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MODEX Extender Family
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing MODEX, Lightware’s Modular Extender family. The MODEX family is
a hybrid, modular and multi-layer group of extenders supporting AV and broadcast industry’s
formats. Capable of extending digital and analog audio and video, USB KVM, Ethernet and
control signals like RS-232, RS-422 or Infrared.
Front and rear view (transmitter)
Installation
Connecting steps
1. Connect the transmitter and the receiver by a multi- or single mode fiber cable. Connect
channel A on transmitter to channel B on receiver.
2. Connect a DVI or HDMI source to the transmitter's DVI or HDMI INPUT connector.
3. Connect a DVI or HDMI sink (e.g. projector) to the receiver's DVI or HDMI output.
4. To control the extenders connect the transmitter or the receiver to Ethernet.
5. Optionally connect Ethernet devices to the available RJ45 connector(s) of the extender(s). All
connected devices will work as if they are connected to the same network.
6. Optionally for RS-232 extension:
▪ Connect a controller unit (e.g. Touch panel) to the RS-232 port of the transmitter with a
null modem serial cable.
▪ Connect a controlled device (e.g. Projector) to the RS-232 port of the receiver with a
regular serial cable.
7. Optionally for Infra-Red extension:
▪ Connect the supplied IR emitter to the IR OUT port of the transmitter or receiver.
▪ Connect the supplied IR detector to the IR IN port of the transmitter or receiver.
8. Optionally for USB HID extension:
▪ Connect a USB HID device to the receiver.
▪ Connect the transmitter to the computer by the USB-B cable.
9. Power on the devices.
Video input selection
If the Audio & Video module contains more video connectors, the desired input can be selected
via the front panel menu. Navigate to the Modules/Video/Settings/Input port submenu and
press the enter button. The available video ports are listed, select the desired one and press
the enter button.
Info: The input can be also selected by using the built-in web or sending an LW3 command.
Set static IP address
The IP address of the extender can be also set from the front
panel. Firstly navigate to the Settings/Network settings/DHCP
submenu and press the enter button. If the setting is Enabled
change it to Disabled and press the enter button. Press the Escape button twice and apply the
settings by the enter button.
Secondly navigate to the Settings/Network settings submenu, and select the IP address,
Subnet mask, Static gateway options. Set the parameters by the front panel buttons according
to your Network requirements. Press the Escape button twice and apply the settings by the
enter button.
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Media connector
2
Interface modules
3
Video & Audio module
¹Network SettinÞ
¾IP Address º
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MODEX Extender Family
Quick Start Guide
Set dynamic IP address
Navigate to the Settings/Network settings/DHCP submenu
and press the enter button. Select the Enabled setting and
press the enter button. Press the Escape button twice and
apply the settings by the enter button.
Using the built-in website
The extender can be controlled via a simple web browser. Make sure that the device is
connected to the same network as the control PC. Type the IP address of the MODEX into the
address line of the browser.
Info: More information about the built-in web can be found in the User’s manual of the MODEX.
Restart the device
Navigate to the Settings/System/Reset submenu and press
the enter button. To restart the device, confirm your selection
by pressing the enter button again.
The other way is to press the hidden Reset button on the front panel by a thin tool (e.g.
paperclip). The device is restarted immediately.
Restore factory default settings
Navigate to the Settings/System/Fact.defaults submenu and
press the enter button. To restart the device, confirm your
selection by pressing the enter button again.
Firmware upgrade
MODEX can be upgraded by connecting a Windows PC via LAN and using Lightware Device
Updater (LDU). The application can be downloaded from www.lightware.eu. In order to get the
firmware pack with the necessary components (*.lfp file) for your specific product, please
contact support@lightware.eu.
The upgrading steps:
1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) application.
2. Install the LDU application.
3. Connect the computer to the MODEX device(s).
4. Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Info: For more information about the process please refer to the User’s manual of the MODEX.
Factory default settings
Parameter
Setting/Value
Network settings
IP address (transmitter)
192.168.0.101
IP address (receiver)
192.168.0.102
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Static gateway
192.168.0.1
Port number
6107
DHCP
disabled
HTTP port
80
WEB socket
81
HDMI input port
Input port
HDMI
HDMI output port
HDMI mode
Auto
Color space
Auto
HDCP mode
Auto
Color range
Auto
Serial port (RS-232)
RS-232 Baud rate [baud]
9600
RS-232 data bits
8
Stop bits
1
Parity
None
Infrared port
IR input carrier frequency [Hz]
38000
IR output carrier frequency [Hz]
38000
Analog audio ports
Application mode
(0) Analog Emb. & Ret. Aux
Analog in Gain [dB] (only on input)
0
Analog out Volume [dB]
0
Analog out Balance
50% (centered)
Invert phase
disabled
DC filter
disabled
EDID settings
DVI port
D1 (dynamic)
HDMI port
D1 (dynamic)
Info: The User’s manual of MODEX is available on http://www.lightware.eu/modex.
¹System
¾Reset º
¹System
¿Fact. defaultº
¹Network SettinÞ
¿DHCP º
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