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Quick Start Guide

Menu navigation

& change parameter

Menu selection

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A; MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A;

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPio-A; MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A;

MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R; MX2-16x16-DH-16DPi-R;

MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R, -A-R; MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R;

MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R; MX2-48x48-DH-48DPi-A-R;

MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R; MX2-48x48-DH-48DPio-A-R

Front View of MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A and MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R

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DESTINATIONS

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Output Lock Locks one or more outputs.

Control Lock Disables or enables front panel operations. Red light means

Sources Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number or to

Destinations Buttons to select an output or to see the state of an output.

Function Buttons Function buttons switch between working modes (Take /

Status LEDs Blinking LIVE LED indicates normal operation; POWER

IR detector LED Reserved for future developments.

Reset Button Reboots the matrix (the same as disconnecting from the

Color Display LCD screen shows the most important settings and

Jog Dial Control

Knob USB Control USB connector for local control functions (e.g. Lightware

the switching and function buttons are disabled.

view the state of the selected input port.

Autotake) and perform Preset operations.

LED is dark in the case of an internal voltage problem.

power source and reconnecting again).

parameters in the front panel menu. Easy setting and menu navigation by the jog dial control.

Device Controller (LDC) software).

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

Introduction

The Lightware MX2 standalone matrix switcher series is equipped with mixed DisplayPort and HDMI ports, and supports uncompromised 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz with RGB 4:4:4 colorspace and with down-conversion capabilities to 4:2:2. The DisplayPort inputs on the MX2 DPi series routers allow connecting DisplayPort 1.2 video sources directly, without the need for adapters or dongles. Additional analog audio input and output connectors allow embedding a different audio signal in the video stream or break out the audio signal from the HDMI stream on the output.

Front Panel Operations - LCD Menu and Navigation

The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters (E.g. network settings, video settings, port status, crosspoint state). The jog dial control knob can be used to navigate between the menu items or change the value of a parameter. The knob can be pressed to enter a menu or edit/set a parameter.

MAIN MENU

System Settings



Input Ports Output Ports EDID Health Presets

Turn

& set parameter

Press

Powering On

Connect the power cords to the AC input of the Power Supply Units (PSU). The 1RU- high models are immediately powered on. After the self-test (about 20 seconds), the router reloads

its last conguration and it is ready to use.



After switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings that were used before it was

switched off. The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings

and the conguration.

Redundant Power Supplies

The -R sufx in the model name shows that the model has redundant PSUs, which can be switched on and off without interrupting the video transmission. Using one or both of the PSUs at the same time is also possible.

The double PSU allows to connect them to two different AC power lines to ensure the continuous power for the matrix.

Ventilation



To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating, leave enough free space

around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, leave the ventilation holes free.

The following pictures show the direction of the airow:

Rear View of MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A and MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R

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Box Contents

Safety and

Warranty

Info

Matrix switcher

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A

OFF

MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPio-A

MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A

MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R

MX2-16x16-DH-16DPi-R

MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R

MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R

MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R

MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R

MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R

MX2-48x48-DH-48DPi-A-R

MX2-48x48-DH-48DPio-A-R

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Safety and

warranty info, QSG

Start

Guide

Quick

IEC power cable

Neutrik powerCON

power cable

- -

 (2x) 

Serial data cable

(male-female)

Phoenix® combicon

3-pole connector

  (2x)

  (8x)

  (16x)

- - -

Phoenix® combicon

5-pole connector

 (16x)

 (20x)

 (28x) 

 (32x) 

Handle pair with 4 pcs

M5 at head screws

AC Connector  -R sufxed models: Neutrik powerCON connector accepting

Power Switch The matrix can be switched on/off by the power switch.

Service Button Hidden button for special operations.

RS-232 Port  -R sufxed models: 9-pole D-SUB connector.

LAN  -R sufxed models: Neutrik etherCON connector for

Input Ports HDMI input ports are able to receive HDMI 2.0 video signal.

Output Ports DP or HDMI output ports for connecting sink devices.

The User’s Manual is also available via the QR code below:

100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

 In the other models: Standard IEC connector accepting

100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.

 Other models: 3-pole Phoenix connector.

Ethernet/LAN connection.

 Other models: RJ45 connector to control the matrix via

LAN/Ethernet.

DP input ports for DP 1.2 video signal. Audio input ports (5-pole Phoenix) for balanced analog audio input signal (in -A sufxed models).

Audio output ports (5-pole Phoenix) for balanced analog

audio output signal. The signal is de-embedded from the given video port (in -A sufxed models).

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Budapest, Hungary

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property of their respective owners. Specications are subject to change without notice.

Further information on the device is available at www.lightware.com.

Doc. ver.: 1.7

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Front Panel Operations

AUDIO Output

AUDIO Input

TX RX

5: Ground

TX RX

5: Ground

4K PC

MacBook

DP monitor

Press and hold the Take button for two seconds to change between Take and Autotake modes. When the Take button continuously shines green, Autotake mode is selected.

Switching and Locking Operations in AUTOTAKE Mode

Autotake mode is useful when immediate actions must be taken, or fast switching

is needed between sources on a particular destination. In this mode switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons.

1. Press and release the desired destination button. The pressed destination button and the currently connected source button light up green. If no source is connected (the output is muted), no source button will light up.

2. Press and release the desired source button. The switch action will be executed immediately. Switching between sources to the selected destination can be done

Switching Operations

directly.

1. Press and release the required destination button.

Now the selected destination button and the currently congured source button light up (view mode).

2. Press and release the Output Lock button; it lights up

in red, and lock function is activated at once. No source

Locking an Output

can be changed at the locked destination.

CONTROL

OUTPUT

CONTROL

OUTPUT

LOCK

SOURCES

DESTINATIONS

SOURCES

DESTINATIONS

TAKE

AUTO

Mounting Options



M4x8 size is the longest allowed screw for xing the ears to the housing. Longer

screws may touch internal parts.

Mounting as a Standard Rack Installation - with front rack ears



All models can be mounted into the rack cabinet.

Two rack ears are supplied with the product, which are xed on the left and

the right side. The default position allows mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.

Under-desk Mounting - with front and rear rack ears



Under-desk mounting is available for the 1U-high models.

1. Release and remove the xing screws of both rack ears from the matrix.

2. Rotate the rack ears by 90° to the desired direction.

3. Insert the screws into the holes and x the front ears to the matrix.

4. Fix the two other rear ears (not supplied with the product) by the screws on both sides.

5. Fix the matrix by the rack ears to the desired surface (screws not supplied).



Two rack ears are supplied with the product; further rack ears can be purchased separately.

Fixing the Handles

Two handles can be mounted on the rack ears of the 8 RU-sized matrix

switchers. Fasten the 2 x 2 pcs xing screws to x the handles to the rack

ears.

Connecting Steps - MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R

Media Player

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 



Audio

Audio amplifier

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SOURCES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DESTINATIONS

4K projector

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Audio Cable Wiring Guide

The -A sufxed models ha analog audio input and output ports, which are built with 5-pole

Power outlet

LIVE

MAIN MENU

POWER

System Settings



Input Ports Output Ports

EDID Health

USB CTRL

Presets

RESET

PowerHDMI

Ethernet

Phoenix input and output connectors. See below a few examples of the most common assembling cases.

Balanced output to unbalanced input

Phoenix - 3.5 (1/8”) TRS

Balanced output to balanced input

Phoenix - 2 x XLR

Unbalanced output to balanced input

3.5 (1/8”) TRS - Phoenix

Balanced output to balanced input

2 x XLR - Phoenix

Switching and Locking Operations in TAKE Mode

Take mode allows the user to connect or disconnect multiple outputs to an input

at once. This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple

TAKE

AUTO

switching. The commands are only realized when the Take button is pressed.

1. First press and release the desired source button. The pressed source button and all destination buttons

SOURCES

DESTINATIONS

that are currently connected to the source light up.

2. Press and release the desired destination buttons that have to be (dis)connected from/to the selected

SOURCES

DESTINATIONS

source. The preselected destination buttons will blink.

TAKE

SAVE

Switching Operations

3. Press and release the Take button. The selected

LOAD

PRESET

AUTO

input is switched to the selected output(s).

1. Press and release the Output Lock button. It starts to blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations light up (view state).

2. Press and release a destination button. It starts to blink (more destinations can be selected sequentially).

Locking an Output

3. Press and release the Take button. The selected

CONTROL

OUTPUT

CONTROL

OUTPUT

LOCK

TAKE

SAVE

LOAD

PRESET

AUTO

destinations are now locked.

Control Lock

If the button shines in red, the switching and function buttons, and the jog dial control knob are disabled. Press and hold the Control lock button for three seconds to toggle the state.



When the front panel buttons are locked, remote control (RS-232, USB, Ethernet) is still

available.

Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)

The device can be controlled from a computer using the Lightware Device Controller software. The application is available at www.lightware.com (Support / Downloads section), install it on a Windows PC or a macOS and

connect to the device via LAN, USB, or RS-232.

Software Control – Built-in Web

The built-in website of the matrix allows to connect and control the matrix via a web browser. Open a web browser (Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is recommended) and connect the device by writing the IP address of the matrix into the address bar.

The built-in web and Lightware Device Controller Software have the same look and functionality.

Firmware Upgrade

Lightware Device Updater2 (LDU2) is an easy and comfortable way to keep your device up-to-date. Establish the connection to the device via Ethernet. Download and install LDU2 software from the company’s website

www.lightware.com, where you can nd the latest rmware package as well.

Factory Default Settings

IP address Dynamic (DHCP is enabled) RS-232 port setting 57600 BAUD RS-232 port control protocol LW3 protocol Crosspoint setting I1 to all Emulated EDID F49 - (Universal HDMI, all audio, deep color

support)

EDID memory storage 144 factory / 100 User memory slots

HDMI ports HDCP enable (in) Allow HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 Audio source (in) HDMI HDCP (out) Depends on input Signal type (out) Auto Conversion mode (out) Passthrough Audio mode: HDMI port (out) HDMI Audio mode: HDMI with a. audio (out) HDMI+ANALOG

DP ports HDCP enable (in) Allow HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 Link data rate (in) Max. HBR2 (5.4 Gbps) Link lane count (in) Max. 4 lane Audio source (in) DisplayPort

Port Diagram

Audio options in -A suffixed models

DP/ HDMI

Analog

De-embedder

converter

A/D

Digital

audio

Digital audio

Embedder

audio in

DP/ HDMI

Video Options

DisplayPort signals over 18Gbps will be converted down by either truncating bit depth or by converting RGB signal to YCbCr 4:2:2 12-bit signal based on user selection. The second option will not reduce the color depth, instead it results in loss of chroma information.

The test pattern generator feature makes it possible to transmit the analog audio without any video signal.

Connect the desired source to an HDMI input port.

Optionally connect an audio source to the Audio input port, which is located next to the connected HDMI input port.*

Connect the desired source to a DP input port.

Optionally connect an audio device (e.g. amplier) to the Phoenix Audio output port, which is located next to the connected HDMI output port.*

In order to control the matrix via Ethernet, connect the device to a LAN switch/

router, and connect a controller (e.g. Touch panel).

Connect a sink device to an HDMI output port.

Connect a sink device to an DP output port.

Connect the power cord to the AC power socket and to the matrix.

* MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R has no analog audio port.

DP ports Power (in, out) Enabled HDCP (out) Depends on input Link training mode (out) Auto Audio mode: DP port (out) DP Audio mode: DP with analog audio (out) DP+Analog

Audio options in -A suffixed models

DP/ HDMI

out

De-embedder

Digital

audio

D/A

converter

Analog

audio out

DP/ HDMI

out

Analog Audio Options

The -A sufx in the model name refers to the analog audio option. An external audio signal can be embedded in the HDMI stream by the Analog Audio input port. In this case the audio from the analog input port is converted and embedded into the HDMI stream. Furthermore, the Analog audio output ports allow to de-embed the audio of the HDMI output stream.



Please note that only stereo LPCM can be de-embedded from the HDMI signal.

Balanced output to unbalanced input

Phoenix - 2 x 6.3 (1/4”) TS

Balanced output to unbalanced input

Phoenix - 2 x RCA

Unbalanced output to balanced input

2 x 6.3 (1/4”) TS - Phoenix

Unbalanced output to balanced input

2 x RCA - Phoenix

Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission

Certain models are built with a 3-pole Phoenix connector. See the examples below of connecting to a DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) or a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) type device:

Lightware device and a DCE

D-SUB 9 - Phoenix

2: TX data 3: RX data

For more information about the cable wiring, see the user’s manual of the device or the

Cable Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.com.

Lightware device and a DTE

D-SUB 9 - Phoenix

2: TX data 3: RX data