Lightwave MX 8x8 DVI Pro User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class I apparatus construction. This equipment must be used with a main power system with
a protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature, do not bypass or
disable it.

This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product.
To disconnect the equipment safely from power, remove the power cord from the rear of the

equipment, or from the power source. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside of the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose
dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate
the unit without the cover installed.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The apparatus must be safely connected to multimedia systems. Follow instructions
described in this manual.

Replacing the AC fuse

Unplug the AC power cord from the equipment
Locate the AC fuse on the rear of the unit (page 8)
Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel of the unit: 3.15A fast

blowing
Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source. Make sure

the switcher is working properly.

WEEE ( Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Correct Disposal of This Product

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the enviroment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibily to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,
or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item
for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,

Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY

as manufacturer declare, that the product

MX 8x8 DVI Pro

( Computer Matrix Switcher )

in accordance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC amended by the CE-marking Directive 93/68/EEC are in conformity with
the following standards:

EMI/EMC .................... EN 55103-1 E3, EN 55103-2

Safety .......................................... EN 60065 Class I

Date: 11th Januarry 2007

Name: Gergely Vida ( Managing Director )

Signed:

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Table of contents

Page

1. General description ..............................................................................6

Features ............................................................................................7

Front Panel view ................................................................................8

Rear Panel view ................................................................................9

EDID MANAGEMENT ..........................................................................13

2. Operation ............................................................................................14

FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS .............................................................14

3. RS 232 / 422 control .............................................................................19

4. Software control - Lightware Matrix Controller ......................................26

4.1 Installing Matrix Controller.........................................................26

4.2 Using Lightware Matrix Controller ..............................................28

4.3 EDID Management: using EDID Router .......................................33

4.4 ERROR Messages .....................................................................43

5. Firmware upgrade ................................................................................44

6. Specifications .....................................................................................46

7. Quality Check Record ..........................................................................50

8. Warranty .............................................................................................51

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1. General description

Lightware MX 8x8 DVI Pro is a DVI single link matrix switcher with 8 DVI inputs and 8 DVI
outputs, that routes any input (s) to any combination of output(s). The router conforms to DVI

1.0 specification, and switches signals between 25 - 165 MHz pixel clock frequency: from
640x480@60Hz to 1920x1200@60Hz or 2048x1080@60Hz PC resolutions, including HDTV
resolutions as well. Each input signal is equalized for distances of 50 meter high quality
24AWG cable and each output is reclocked for jitter free signal transmission.

The switcher has an RS 232 ( or RS422 optional) and an RJ45 LAN port for remote control
applications and a control panel for local control operation. Front panel buttons are
illuminated and easy field relegendable with text for informative system integration.

Box contents

Routing switcher
User's manual
IEC power cable
RS 232 9 pole D-sub Male to Female cable
CD-ROM with control software
Cross Link UTP patch cable

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Features

 50 meter input cable compensation – Using 24AWG high quality DVI cable, the

MX 8x8 DVI Pro automatically compensates up to 50 meter
cable length, which extends installation possibilities even on
highest HDTV or computer resolutions. In case of lower pixel
resolutions, this length can be even higher.

 EDID routing – Advanced EDID management with EDID emulation. The user can

emulate any EDID on the switcher's inputs independently, read out
and store any attached monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory
locations, upload and download EDID files using Remote Control
Software.

 8 Inputs, 8 Outputs non-blocking cross point matrix architecture – The router

allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs
simultaneously.

 Single link, max 1.65 Gb/s DVI-D transmission (1920x1200 or 2048x1080) –

The MX 8x8 DVI Pro routes any DVI single link signal between
25 and 165 MHz pixel clock frequency conforming to DVI 1.0
standard.

 Supports all HDTV resolutions – 720p, 1080i and 1080p etc. without HDCP

encoding - Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel
clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through MX
8x8 DVI Pro

 Signal Detect LED-s at each input connector – Active DVI signals are detected:

clock channel activity is green indicated, when signal is applied
to the input.

 Output PLL reclocking – (removes jitter caused by long cables ) each output has

a clean, jitter free signal, eliminating signal instability and
distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections.

 Front panel buttons control – 8 source select, 8 destination select, Take, Load

preset, Save preset, Panel Lock, Output Lock

 Relegendable buttons – Each button has an easy removable flat cap and a

translucent label which can be inserted under it to identify
sources and destinations.

 RS 232 or RS422 control – Simple ASCII based RS232 protocol is used for

switching, preset calling, status request, etc.

 Ethernet control – TCP/IP Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base TX (Auto-Sensing)
 Fiber cable support – Self powered DVI fiber cables using +5V from DVI sources

( VGA cards, etc.) usually are consuming more than 50 mA,
which load is maximum allowed by DVI 1.0 standard. MX 8x8
DVI Pro supports +5V 500 mA constant current output on each
DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables.

 Universal power supply – MX 8x8 DVI Pro accepts AC voltages from 100 to 240

Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency on standard IEC
connector.

 Power failure memory – In case of power failure the unit stores its latest

configuration, and after next power up it loads automatically.

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Front Panel view

CONTROL LOCK Sources 1 to 8 Take/ Load Save
Autotake Preset Preset

OUTPUT LOCK Destinations 1 to 8

Control Lock Disables or enables front panel operation. When red

illuminated, operations on front panel are prohibited.

Output Lock Locks and protects one ( or more ) outputs. Inhibits accidental

input changing on protected output.

Sources Source buttons have three functions: to select an input, to

select a preset and to view the selected input’s state (take
mode).

Destinations Destination buttons have two functions: to select an output, or

to view the selected output’s state.

Take/Autotake This button has two functions: displays the actual switching

mode of the router or executes switching on TAKE mode.

Load Preset Loads and executes a previously saved preset from one of the

preset memories.

Save Preset Stores actual matrix state, in one of preset memories.

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Rear Panel view

Signal presence LED-s INPUT connectors 1 to 8 CPU Live LED

AC Power AC DC Power OUTPUT Connectors1 to 8 Ethernet RS 232/422
connector Fuse LED's control port port

Input connectors 24 pole DVI–D digital-only female receptacle connectors.

Connect DVI source devices to these connectors.

Input signal LED-s Indicates input signal presence (TMDS clock channel active) on

associated input connector: Green lighting when signal is
present.

CPU LIVE Continuously blinking LED if the CPU works properly
AC Power Standard IEC power connector. The router works with 90 to 264

Volts, 50 or 60 Hz power sources.

AC Fuse Replace with F 3.15 A type only.
DC Power LED's Indicators for presence of internal DC power voltages: +3.3

Volts and + 5 Volts. Green lighting when power voltages are
present.

Ethernet port RJ 45 connector. Remote control port for connecting the unit to

Local Area Network.

RS 232/422 connector 9 pole Dsub female connector for remote control applications.

Can be ordered with RS232 or RS422 control.

Output connectors 24 pole DVI–D digital-only female receptacle connectors.

Connect DVI monitors or other displays to these connectors.

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DVI inputs

MX 8x8 DVI Pro provides 24 pole „digital only” DVI-D connectors for input
connections. Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and
displays.

Each input has a built in signal detection circuit with an LED located next to the
input connector. The LED lights green, if the associated connector has an active
DVI clock signal applied.

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1

TMDS Data2-

9

TMDS Data1-

17

TMDS Data0-

2

TMDS Data2+

10

TMDS Data1+

18

TMDS Data0+

3

TMDS Data2 Shield

11

TMDS Data1 Shield

19

TMDS Data0 Shield

4

nc

12

nc

20

nc

5

nc

13

nc

21

nc

6

DDC Clock

14

+5V Power

22

TMDS Clock Shield

7

DDC Data

15

GND (for +5V)

23

TMDS Clock+

8

nc

16

Hot Plug Detect

24

TMDS Clock-

Table1. - DVI-D ”digital only” connector Single Link pin assignments

Cable length at inputs

MX 8x8 DVI Pro has an advanced built in cable compensation circuit, which
automatically provides cable length compensation. This circuit extends the
maximum usable cable length to even 60 meter using high quality 22AWG copper
cable on WUXGA 1920x1200 graphics resolution.

Cabel type

Signal

22 AWG

Reference type

DVI GEAR: SHR DVI

24 AWG

Reference type

TASKER: TSK 1060

Resolution Max length (meter) Max length (meter)

1920x1200; 1600x1200;

2048x1080p; 1080p

60 m 50 m

1680x1050; 1400x1050;

1280x1024

75 m 62 m

1024x768; 1365x768;

720p; 1080i;

92 m 77 m

800x600

100 m 84 m

640x480; 480p; 576p

120 m 100 m

Table2. - Maximum DVI cable lengths at inputs

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DVI outputs

MX 8x8 DVI Pro provides 24 pole "digital only” DVI-D connectors for output
connections. As standard DVI outputs, there can be used limited length cables,
since there is no output amplification applied. For using longer cable runs at
outputs, use fiber optical DVI cables or active DVI repeaters/extenders.

Output reclocking

MX 8x8 DVI Pro reclocks the signal on all outputs. Signal reclocking is an essential
important procedure in digital signal transmission. After passing the reclocking
circuit, the signal becomes stable and jitter free, and can be transmitted over more
equipment like processors, or event controllers. Without reclocking there can be
seen sparkles, noise and jaggies on the image.

Fiber Cable powering

As special feature MX 8x8 DVI Pro on DDC +5V output (pin 14 on output
connectors) is able to supply 500 mA current to power fiber optical DVI cables.
Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current on +5V output, thus
unable to power directly a fiber optical cable.

Info MX 8x8 DVI Pro does not check if the connected sink (monitor, projector or other

equipment) supports Hotplug or EDID signals but outputs the selected signal
immediately after switch command.

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RS 232/422 control port

Lightware MX 8x8 DVI Pro can be remote controlled through industry standard 9
pole sub-D female connector located on the rear panel of the unit. The router can
be ordered with RS232 or RS422 control port.

Pin 5 Pin 1

Pin 9 Pin6

RS 232 port pin locations

Table3. - RS232 and RS422 pin connections

Pin nr. RS 232 RS 422

1

NC non connected TX- data transmit complement

2

TX data transmit TX+ data transmit true

3

RX data receive RX+ data receive true

4

DTR internally connected to Pin 6 RX- data receive complement

5

GND signal ground (shield) GND signal ground (shield)

6

DSR internally connected to Pin 4 NC non connected

7

RTS internally connected to Pin 8 NC non connected

8

CTS internally connected to Pin 7 NC non connected

9

NC non connected NC non connected

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EDID Management

MX 8x8 DVI Pro provides an EDID Management feature with advanced functions
that helps system integration. The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100
EDID data plus all monitor's EDID that are connected to the output connectors.
First 50 EDID are factory presets, while memories 50 to 99 are user
programmable.

On all inputs there can be emulated different or same EDID, that are copied from
EDID router's memory, or the attached monitor. For example, the router can be set
up to emulate any device, that is connected to one of the inputs, and the EDID is
automatically changed, if the monitor is replaced with an other.

EDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting each other. All
input has it’s own EDID circuit.

User must not

disconnect DVI cables during change an EDID opposite to other

manufacturer’s products.

EDID Router can be controlled with included Matrix Control Software via RS232
port or Ethernet .

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2. Operation

POWER

Connect the power cord to the router’s IEC standard power input connector. MX
8x8 DVI RPO is immediately powered on when the power cord is connected to the
AC source. The router does not have a power switch, it remains powered on, until
AC line voltage is present.

After powered on, the unit performs a self test, all front panel buttons light up for
one second. After the self test the router reloads its last configuration and it is
ready for use.

Info At switching on, the router reloads the latest settings which were used before was

turning off. MX 8x8 DV Pro has an internal emergency memory which stores all
current settings, and ties configurations. This memory is independent from presets
and invisible for the user. This built-in feature helps the system to be ready
immediately in case of power failure or accindentally powering down.

FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS

TAKE / AUTOTAKE modes

The router has two different switching modes: TAKE and AUTOTAKE. If the TAKE
button is unlit, TAKE mode is active. When the TAKE button is continuously lighting
green, AUTOTAKE mode is selected.

Press and hold the TAKE button for two seconds to change between TAKE and
AUTOTAKE modes.

TAKE mode allows the user to make multiple connections and deselections at
once. This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple
switchings.

AUTOTAKE mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast
switching is needed between sources on a destination.

CONTROL LOCK

Front panel button operations can be enabled or disabled using CONTROL LOCK
button, while RS232/422 control is still enabled. If it unlits, front panel button
operations are enabled. If there is a coninuous red lighting, front panel operations
are inhibited.

Press and release CONTROL LOCK button to toggle the control lock state.

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SWITCHING

Creating a connection or multiple connections in TAKE mode

1. First press and release the selected source button. The pressed source
button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this
source will light up. The dark remaining destination buttons are not
connected to this source. This is an informative display about current status
of the selected input. (view only)

2. Press and release the selected destination button or buttons which has to be
connected to the selected source. The preselected destination button(s) start
blinking.

3. Press and release TAKE button to execute the tie or ties. Now the selected
input is switched to the selected output or to the multiple outputs.

Deselecting or muting in TAKE mode

1. First press and release the selected source button. The pressed source
button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this
source will light up. The dark remaining destination buttons are not
connected to this source. This is an informative display about current status
of the selected input. (view only)

2. Press and release the selected, green lighting destination button which has
to be disconnected from the selected source. The pressed destination or
multiple destinations will turn dark.

3. Press and release TAKE button to execute disconnection.

Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source, thus output devices will

display black image or "no signal" message, or automatically will turn off.

Info Multiple switching and deselecting actions can be done simultaneously, during only

one TAKE action.

Creating a connection in AUTOTAKE mode

1. Press and release the selected destination button. The pressed destination
button, and the actually connected source button are lighting green. If no
source is connected ( the output is muted) no source button will light.

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

Deselecting or muting in AUTOTAKE mode

1. Press and release the selected destination button. The pressed destination
button, and the actually connected source button are lighting green. If no
source is connected ( the output is muted) no source button will light.

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2. Press and release the active green lighting source button. The output is
muted.

Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source, thus output devices will

display black image or "no signal" message or automatically will turn off.

SAVE or LOAD PRESETS

MX 8x8 DVI Pro has 8 user programmable presets. Each preset stores a
configuration regarding all input connections for all outputs. All presets are stored
in a non volatile memory, the router keeps presets even in case of power down.
Memory numbers are assigned to source buttons 1 to 8

Saving a Preset in TAKE mode

1. Press and release SAVE PRESET button.

2. Press and release the desired source (memory address) button (source 1 to

8)

3. Press and release TAKE button. Now the current configuration is stored in
selected memory.

Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs

Loading a Preset in TAKE mode

1. Press and release LOAD PRESET button.

2. Press and release the desired source (memory address) button (source 1 to

8)

3. Press and release TAKE button. Now the selected preset is loaded.

Info Loading a preset always modifies all output states.

Saving a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode

1. Press and release SAVE PRESET button.

2. Press and release the desired source (memory address) button (source 1 to

8). Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory.

Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs

.

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Loading a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode

1. Press and release LOAD PRESET button.

2. Press and release the desired source (memory address) button (source 1 to

8). Now the selected preset is loaded.

Info Loading a preset always modifies all output states

.

VIEW current state

User can check the current switching status on the front panel using front panel
buttons. View mode is slightly different in TAKE or AUTOTAKE modes because of
different switching philosopy of the two modes.

Info View mode does not mean, that the router has to be switched in different mode,

viewing and switching can be done after each other, without pr essing any special
button.

View current state in TAKE mode

If the router is in TAKE mode, user can verify both input and output connections. In
TAKE mode no accidental change can be done unless TAKE button is pressed.

Press and release a source button. Now the selected source button and all
destination buttons will light up which are currently connected to the selected
source. This informative display will remain for 5 seconds, then turns all buttons
unlit.

If all source and destination and TAKE buttons are unlit (the unit is in TAKE mode,
and no input was selected in last 5 seconds), press and release a destination
button to see its current state. Now the source button which is connected to the
selected destination will light up. If no source button is lighting, the selected
destination is in muted state. Pressing another destination button, there can be
seen the last pressed state of destination.

View current state in AUTOTAKE mode

In AUTOTAKE mode only states of destination can be viewed.
Press and release the required destination button. Now the source button which is

connected to the selected destination will light up. If no source button is lighting,
the selected destination is in muted state. Pressing another destination button,
there can be seen the last pressed current state of destination.

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OUTPUT LOCK

Using MX 8x8 DVI Pro there is a possibility to lock a destination. This feature
prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of important
signal. Locking a destination means, that no input configuration can be changed or
deselected on that particular destination.

Destinations can be indepentently locked or unlocked. Locking a destination does
not affect other destinations.

Output Lock in TAKE mode

1. Press and release the required destination button. Now the selected
destination button and the currently configured source button will light up
(view mode)

2. Press and release the Output Lock button. Now the Output Lock button will
light up in red colour.

3. Press and release TAKE button. The desired destination now is locked.

Unlock in TAKE mode

1. Press and release the required destination button which was previously
locked. Now the selected destination button and the currently configured
source button and the Output Lock button will light up.

2. Press and release the Output Lock button (deselect). Now the Output Lock
button will turn off, however the locking function has not been unlocked yet.

3. Press and release TAKE button. The desired destination now is unlocked.

Output Lock in AUTOTAKE mode

1. Press and release the required destination button. Now the selected
destination button and the currently configured source button will light up
(view mode)

2. Press and release the Output Lock button. Now the Output Lock button will
light up in red colour, and lock function is activated. No source can be
changed at the locked destination.

Unlock in AUTOTAKE mode

1. Press and release the required destination button which was previously
locked. Now the selected destination button and the currently configured
source button and the Output Lock button will light up

2. Press and release the Output Lock button (deselect). Now the Output Lock
button will turn off, and the locking function has been unlocked.

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3. RS 232 / 422 and Ethernet control

RS232 / RS422 ports

M8x8DVI-Pro can be ordered with either RS232 or RS422 communication port.
The port settings are done in the factory. D-sub connector pin assignments can be
found on chapter 1.

Changing and viewing protocols

M8x8DVI-Pro is equipped with multiple router protocols.

1. Switch the router in TAKE mode if used prevoiously in AUTOTAKE mode by

pressing TAKE button for 2 seconds. ( TAKE will not

light continuously)

2. Press and release Control Lock ( Control Lock button lights in red colour

continuously)

3. Press and keep pressed Output Lock button. Now one of the source buttons

will light up ( view protocol)

If Source#1 button lights: Lightware protocol is active
If Source#2 button lights: Protocol#2 is active

4. During Output Lock pressed, press the desired Source button, accordingly to

the new protocol. The desired Source button starts blinking, the router
performs a reset and all buttons light up for 4 seconds. Now the new
protocol is active.

Port settings:

The device uses standard RS-232 interface with the following settings:
9600 Baud
8 data bit
1 stop bit
no parity
null modem cable

The matrices accept commands surrounded by curly brackets - { } - and responds
surrounded by round brackets - ( ) - only if a command was successfully executed.
Input, output numbers and values must be sent as two digit ASCII numbers.

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Ethernet setup

The matrix switchers can be controlled via ethernet identically the same way as via
serial port. The same commands can be issued on the ethernet as on the serial
port. The Ethernet settings can be accessed through Ethernet connection only.

Enter current IP address into the address line of your browser ( eg. Internet
Explorer, etc) and press OK to proceed. The default IP is 192.168.254.254

Select “Use the following IP configuration”. Enter your settings (the default is
shown), then press OK to proceed.

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You can access the router on port:10001 by default, but you can modify this
number to any port except the followings:

Restricted port numbers: 1-1024, 9999, 14000-14009, 30704, 30718

Info: Remember that the matrix control software uses 10001 port only for ethernet

communication.

To finalize your settings press “Apply Settings”

Lightware matrix controller application

Launch the Lightware Matrix Controller software application, it will automatically
find all routers on the same subnet, and enumerates it under “Comm port” menu

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Control commands:

Legend : xx* = input number in 2 digit ASCII format (01,05,07 etc.)

yy* = output number in 2 digit ASCII format
CrLf = Carriage return, Line feed (0x0D,0x0A)
 = space character (0x20)

1. Switch one input to one output ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {xx@yy} {01@05}
Response (OyyIxx)CrLf (O05 I01)CrLf

Description: Switch input xx to output yy.
Example: Connect input 1 to output 5.

2. Switch one input to all outputs ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {xx@O} {01@O}
Response (IxxAll)CrLf (I01 All)CrLf

Description: Switch input xx to all outputs.
Example: Switch input 1 to all outputs.

3. View connection on the specified output ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {?yy} {?05}
Response (OyyIxx)CrLf (O05 I01)CrLf

Description: View connection on output yy.
Example: View connection on output 5.

4. View connection on all outputs ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {VC}
Response (ALLO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8)CrLf

Description: Response length depends on the number of outputs installed in the
router. The response above suppose a router having 8 outputs. Indexes show the
actual output and the number at the given index shows which input it is connected
to. If value O5 equals 04 it means that output 5 is connected to input 4.

O1..O8 are two digit ascii characters. (01, 02, 04, etc.)
Example: View connection on all outputs

Command {VC}
Response (ALL0102030405060708)CrLf

Legend: output 1 is connected to input 1, output 2 is connected to input

2...output8 is connected to input 8, this is the so called „diagonal pattern”.

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5. View mutes on all outputs( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {VM}
Response (MUTM1M2M3M4M5M6M7M8)CrLf

Description: The length of the response depends on the number of outputs
installed in the router. The response above suppose a router having 8 outputs.
Indexes show the actual output and the number at the given index shows its state.
If the value M5 equals 1 it means that output 5 is in mute, if 0 output 5 is not
muted.

Example:

Command {VM}
Response (MUT 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0)CrLf

Legend: Current router has 8 outputs. Output 1 and 4 are muted while the other
outputs are unmuted.

6. Mute specified output ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {#yy} {#05}
Response (MUTyy)CrLf (MUT05)CrLf

Description:Mute output yy.
Example:Mute output 5.

7. Unmute specified output ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {+yy} {+05}
Response (UMTyy)CrLf (UMT05)CrLf

Description: Unmute output yy.
Example: Unmute output 5. Output 5 is now switched to the output it was

connected prior to mute command.

8. Save preset to the specified memory position ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {$zz} {$07}
Response (SPRzz)CrLf (SPR07)CrLf

Description:Save current ties to preset zz.
Example:Save current connections to preset memory 7.

9. Load preset from the specified position ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {%zz} {%07}
Response (LPRzz)CrLf (LPR07)CrLf

Description: Load current ties to preset zz.
Example: Load connections previously saved to preset memory 7. All connections

will be reloaded.

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10. View product type ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {I} - capital i
Response (PRODUCT_TYPE)CrLf

Description: DEVICE_NAME format:

Example:

Command {I}
Response (MX8X8DVI)CrLf

The connected router has 8 inputs, 8 outputs and it is a DVI router.

11. View serial number ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {S}
Response (SERIAL_NUMBER)CrLf

Description: SERIAL_NUMBER format:

Example:

Command {S}
Response (SN:06050100)CrLf

The connected serial number of the router is: 06050100.

12. View Firmware version ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)

Command {F}
Response (FIRMWARE_VERSION)CrLf

Example:

Command {F}
Response (FW:1.11)CrLf

The connected router has a firmware version of 1.11.

Number of inputs

Number of Outputs Device type

MX

X

A,DVI,RGB,SDI,V

8 -1byte long- ASCII numbers

SN:

xxxxxxxx

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13. Error responses ( Audio / DVI / RGB / SDI / Video)
Invalid input number

Response (ERR01)CrLf

Description: Given input number exceeds the installed number of inputs or equals
zero.

Invalid output number

Response (ERR02)CrLf

Description: Given output number exceeds the installed number of outputs or
equals zero.

Invalid value

Response (ERR03)CrLf

Description: Given value exceeds the maximum allowed value to be sent.

Invalid preset number

Response (ERR04)CrLf

Description: Given preset number exceeds the maximum allowed preset number.
The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all matrices.

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4. Software control - Lightware Matrix Controller

The unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller from a PC computer or Laptop
through RS 232 or Ethernet port.

4.1 INSTALLING MATRIX CONTROLLER

Info Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre!
Info If older version of control software is installed please uninstall it before installing a

newer version (see section 7.)

Info The control software requires Java runtime environment v1.5 or higher. This can be

found in the supplied CD’s Java Installer directory, or downloaded from Sun’s
website:

http://dlc.sun.com/jdk/jre-1_5_0_01-windows-i586-p.exe

1. Run Installer_LW_bundle_v x.xx.exe
(x.xx refers to actual revision - currently v 2.49)

2. Select destination folder and click Install (Using the default path is highly
recommended)

3. If Java is already installed the following pop-up window will appear:

4. Click OK button.

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5. If you want to create desktop icon click Yes in the next pop-up window:

6. After finishing the installation of Lightware Matrix Controller the following

message appears:

7. To run Lightware matrix control software find and click from Start menu-

>Programs->Lightware->LW_matrix_controller_vXXX.jar or from the
desktop ikon (if this option was selected) via shortcut:

8. To uninstall the control software double click on: Start menu ->Programs-

>Lightware-> Uninstall_LW_matrix_controller_vXXX.exe

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4.2 Using Lightware Matrix Controller

The unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a PC
computer or Laptop through RS 232 connection or Ethernet port.

1. Connection between the Matrix switcher and the computer can be made via

− serial port, with standard RS232 Male to Female cable

− Ethernet ( with a HUB or to a simple endpoint)

− Ethernet directly ( with cross UTP cable)

2. Starting the application

To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on

LW_matrix_controller_vXXX icon on the desktop or select from Startmenu­>Programs->Lightware-> LW_matrix_controller_vXXX.jar)

3. Select communication interface according to your actual connection:

RS232 If the connection has been made via serial port, select the
appropriate communication port from Comm Port drop-down menu.

IP If the connection has been made via ethernet select the desired IP
address from Comm Port drop-down menu. No IP addresses will be shown if
no Lightware LAN enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network
as the PC.

4. When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware, it defines the
product type, and a button matrix area appears according to the input and
output numbers of the router.I1; I2; I3...columns are representing the inputs,
the O1; O2; O3...rows the outputs. Each red bulb represents a valid
connection.

Info After starting the Lightware Matrix Controller, it automatically searches for

Lightware devices connected to the LAN. If finds one picks its IP address and puts
into the Comm Port menu. If there are no matrix switchers connected to the PC

only comm ports will be shown in this menu.
Info Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre!
Info Only one user is allowed to connect to the matrix switcher via ethernet.
Info After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no

difference in control via serial port and ethernet.

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MENU Description

Matrix Controller contains following menus and submenus:

LW Matrix Controller

File

-Synchronize matrix

-Add new IP address

-Exit

View

-Edid router

Comm Port

-Serial ports

-IP addresses

Help

File menu

File menu contains 3 items:

Synchronize matrix

Selecting Synchronize matrix will re-read connection
information from the router and refresh the display.

Add new IP address

Selecting Add new IP address will display a new
window where the user can add IP addresses of routers
that are not in the same subnet.
Write a valid IP address and click Add IP!

Exit

Exit will terminate the application.

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View menu

View menu contains 1 item:

Edid router window

This item is gray and can not be selected if the connected MS does
not have EDID ROUTER installed. For more information see Section:
EDID operation

Comm Port menu

Comm Port menu contains 2 sections:

Serial ports available on the current PC
IP addresses found on the network

The IP addresses displayed in this window are those Lightware
products, that are connected to the network. More than one units can
be connected to one Local Area Network

HELP menu

After a successful connection to a Lightware router all identifying information is

shown under the Help menu.

The connected matrix router’s name (MX8x8DVI_PRO), installed firmware revision

(2.1.1) and serial number (format: year and week of production, and the serial

number, which is also found at back of the unit) can be seen in the first section.

The following sections contain information about the installed cards.

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I/O switching

I1; I2; I3...columns are representing the inputs, the O1; O2; O3...rows the outputs.
Each red bulb represents a live connection.
For making a connection click on the desired empty bulb.

PRESET operations

Preset operations can be done via the right panel named PRESET. Each Lightware
matrix switcher has 32 preset memories, that can be loaded and saved any time.
Front panel Preset operations effect only the first 8 preset memories, all others
from 9 to 32 are available only via Matrix Controller software.

Info A Preset setting stores a full configuration of all outputs, that effects all outputs,

when loading a Preset.

SAVE PRESET

1. Make the desired configuration on matrix switching area.

2. Select the preset memory ( Preset1...Preset32) where you want to save your
current configuration

3. Press SAVE PRESET button. Now the preset is stored.

LOAD PRESET

1. Select the preset memory ( Preset1...Preset32) you want to load as next
configuration

2. Press LOAD PRESET button. Now the preset is loaded

3. On the matrix switching area there is displayed the new I/O configuration

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RENAME a preset:

Each preset has its own label (by default: Preset1..Preset32) which can be
renamed. To modify these labels right-click on the preset list. The following window
appears:

Example:
Select Preset3 and type the new preset name "new label", and click rename. The

new name appears in the list. Close this window.

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4.3 EDID Management: using EDID Router

Each DVI sink ( eg. monitors, projectors, plasma displays, switcher inputs) must
support the EDID data structure. Source BIOS and operating systems are likely to
query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what pixel formats and interface
is supported. DVI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the identification
of the monitor type and capabilities. Most DVI sources (VGA cards, set top boxes,
etc) will output DVI signal after accepting the connected sink’s EDID information. In
case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not output DVI video
signal.

Why is EDID management necessary?

All DVI sources must read attached sink’s EDID data (switcher input, monitor input,
etc.) before starting the DVI signal transmission. If no EDID is available, most
sources will not output the signal. Unlike in standard analog VGA graphics cards,
DVI graphics cards do not allow to be forced from Windows
desktop/properties/settings tab to different pixel resolutions. Only those resolutions
and refresh rates are allowed, which are defined in EDID data.

To provide proper EDID data for DVI sources MX 8x8 DVI PRO has an advanced
built in EDID router, that can manage the emulated EDID on it’s all inputs
indpendently. EDID can be managed using Lightware Matrix Controller software
from a PC computer or Laptop through RS232 connection or Ethernet port.
Emulating the right EDID information helps the user and installation engineer to
control overall system’s signal properties

EDID emulating options are:

1 emulating an EDID from factory preset memory ( 50 EDID) – static

EDID emulation

2 emulating an EDID from user preset memory ( 50 memory

locations) – static EDID emulation

3 copying and emulating EDID from one of attached display devices

- dynamic EDID emulation

With EDID Router function the user is able to store EDID from any attached
monitor to one of the user programmable memories, to download EDID from file to
user memory, and to upload EDID from the router to file.

Info User must not disconnect DVI cables to change an EDID opposite to other

manufacturer’s products. EDID can be changed even if source is connected to the
input and powered ON .

Info When EDID has been changed, the router toggles the HOTPLUG signal for 200

msec. Some graphic cards or DVD players do not sense the hotplug signal, and
there can be happen, that even if EDID has been changed, the new set resolution
is not affected. This case the source device must be restarted, or powered OFF
and ON again.

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About EDID router

EDID router contains a 116 block non volatile memory bank. EDID List is struct ured
as follows:

1..50 .....................................................................Factory Preset EDID list

51..100 ........................................................User programmable memories

101..108 ( DVI_OUT_1...8) ............................Attached monitor’s EDID list

109..116 ( DVI_IN_1...8).......................emulated EDID at input conenctors

Info The first 50 EDID (1…50 inclusive) are factory preprogrammed and cannot be

modified. These are the most commonly used resolutions.

Info The attached monitor’s EDID is stored automatically, until a new monitor is

attached to that particular output. In case of powering the unit off, the last attached
monitor’s EDID remains in non volatile memory.

Table4. -Factory Preset EDID list

MEMORY Resolution MEMORY Resolution

01 640x480@60 Hz 26 1600x1200@60 Hz
02 640x480@75 Hz 27 1920x1200@60 Hz
03 848x480@60 Hz 16:9 28 [email protected] Hz
04 800x600@50 Hz 29 [email protected] Hz
05 800x600@60 Hz 30 720x480p@60 Hz
06 800x600@75 Hz 31 576i@50 Hz
07 1024x768@50 Hz 32 720x576p@50 Hz
08 1024x768@60 Hz 33 1280x720p@50 Hz
09 1024x768@75 Hz 34 1280x720p@60 Hz
10 1152x864@75 Hz 35 1920x1080i1 @50 Hz
11 1280x768@50 Hz 36 1920x1080i2 @50 Hz
12 1280x768@60 Hz 37 1920x1080i@60 Hz
13 1280x768@75 Hz 38 1920x1080p@24 Hz
14 1360x768@60 Hz 39 1920x1080p@25 Hz
15 1364x768@50 Hz 40 1920x1080p@30 Hz
16 1364x768@60 Hz 41 1920x1080p1 @50 Hz
17 1364x768@75 Hz 42 1920x1080p2 @50 Hz
18 1280x1024@50 Hz 43 1920x1080p@60 Hz
19 1280x1024@60 Hz 44 2048x1080p1 @50 Hz
20 1280x1024@75 Hz 45 2048x1080p2 @50 Hz
21 1366x1024@60 Hz 46 2048x1080p@60 Hz
22 1400x1050@50 Hz 47
23 1400x1050@60 Hz 48
24 1400x1050@75 Hz 49
25 1600x1200@50 Hz 50

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EDID Router operation

Connecting to the MATRIX SWITCHER

1. Install CONTROL SOFTWARE. (See Section Software Installation)

2. Connect the Matrix switcher to the pc via Serial Port, or Ethernet (with a
HUB or to a simple endpoint) or with Ethernet directly (with X cable)

3. Open the CONTROL SOFTWARE from Start Menu->Lightware­>LW_MATRIX_CONTROLLER_Vxxx, where xxx means the latest software
revision.

Info The actual revision of the CONTROL SOFTWARE is 2.51

2. Select communication interface:
If you connect via serial port select the appropriate port from drop-down

menu under Comm Port, and click on it.
If you want to connect via ethernet then you can also find IP address(es) in

this drop-down menu. No IP addresses will be shown if no Lightware LAN
enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network as the PC.

Info After starting the CONTROL SOFTWARE, it automatically searches for matrix

switchers on the LAN. If finds one, it’s IP address will be displayed in the Comm
Port menu. If there are no matrix switchers connected to the PC only comm ports
will be shown in this menu.

Info Only one user is allowed to connect to one matrix switcher via ethernet.

Info After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no

difference in control via serial port and ethernet.

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4. After the MATRIX CONTROLLER found the hardware a button matrix should
appear. Select View->EDID router window.

Info After a successful connection all identifying information is shown under the Help

menu.

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5. The EDID ROUTER window appears and the software starts to synchronize

EDID list with the Matrix switcher.

6. After synchronization process the current status of the MATRIX SWITCHER

EDID are shown on the two text area. The Emulated EDID window contains
the resolutions and the vendor names of the EDID reported to the PC for
each input separately. The Last Attached Monitor’s EDID window contains
the resolutions and vendor names of the display devices connected to matrix
switcher’s output.

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EDID ROUTER MENU Description

EDID Router window contains following menus and submenus:

EDID ROUTER

File

-Download EDID from file to memory

-Upload EDID from memory to file

-Close EDID ROUTER window

EDID

-Syncronize EDID

EDID menu

EDID menu contains 1 section:

Syncronize EDID

Selecting Synchronize EDID menu the Lightware Matrix Controller
(PC) software rereads all EDID information from the connected
MATRIX SWITCHER. While normal operation it is not necessary to
use this menu item because the MATRIX SWITCHER always
automatically reports every status change.

Info There is always a small delay in responses. So if a new monitor is connected to the

output its new EDID is not shown immediately but in 2 seconds!

Info As the MATRIX SWITCHER reports status change nothing will happen if you select

the same EDID to a given input or connect the same display device to a given
output!

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Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs

All EDID are enumerated in the switch EDID list. If you want to modify the current
emulated resolution you can select one from this list. There is static EDID
emulation or dynamic EDID emulation.

- Static EDID emulation means, when an EDID from memories 01..100 is
selected and emulated at input(s)

- Dynamic EDID emulation occurs, when an attached monitor’s EDID is
emulated at input(s), simply copying the data from the monitor. This EDID
changes automatically, if a new monitor is attached to the output.

1. Select the desired EDID from Switch EDID list ( from #1..100 through
DVI_IN_1 ..to DVI_IN_8)

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2. Select the input ( or ALL inputs) where the desired EDID will be emulated

3. Press TAKE button. Now the EDID has been changed on selected input(s).
After selecting a new EDID from the switch EDID list, selecting an input (or
the ALL item) and pressing the TAKE button the MATRIX SWITCHER will
modify that (or all) input(s) EDID. This procedure causes a status change
and hence it is reported back to the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2
seconds.

Info If a monitor’s EDID was selected to emulate ( DVI_OUT_1 to ..8) the emulated

EDID will be changed all times on thet input(s), when a new monitor was
connected. If the monitor was disconnected from output, the latest EDID remains, it
will not be deleted from input. This feature helps especially rental technicians or
system integrators to keep the source continuously transmitting the signal, and

adopt the system for new incoming display devices.
Info Power ON/OFF cycle will not effect the emulated EDID or other settings.
Info EDID switch procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to

the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds.

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Learn EDID from attached display device

The MATRIX SWITCHER can learn the EDID from the connected display device
and store it in one of user programmable memory.

All EDID is enumerated in the „Learn monitor EDID at output” list according to the
router’s outputs.

1. Select the desired display’s EDID from the list.

2. Choose a memory location from the to Memory list where the EDID will be
stored. Only memories 50...100 are available for user.

3. Press TAKE button. Now the EDID is stored in Matrix non volatile memory.
This procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to the
MATRIX CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds

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Download EDID from file to memory

The MATRIX SWITCHER is able to learn and store EDID from attached PC
computer. EDID is stored in *.dat files.

1. Select File-> Download EDID from file to memory.

2. In the pop-up window browse your hard drive to find EDID file. The software
checks if the selected file is a valid EDID file, than continue with step 3.

3. Select a memory location to store the selected EDID. Press ‘OK’ button.
After it was accomplished ”Download Ready” message appears.

Upload EDID from memory to file

The CONTROL SOFTWARE can upload EDID from the MATRIX SWITCHER, and
save it as an EDID file.

1. Select File-> Upload EDID from memory to file.

2. From the pop-up window choose the EDID memory you want to save to file.

3. Click Browse, add a file name and path and click Save. If upload was
successful, an ”Upload Ready ” message confirms the command.

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4.4 ERROR Messages

During remote operation there may happen some trouble with the communication.
This cases the Matrix Controller software displays error messages on the screen.
Below there are listed the error messages.

Unable to open Socket to the Server!!!

Trigger: More than one user tries to access the router via LAN.
Explanation: Only one user can connect to the router at once.

COM port error!!!

Trigger: The Matrix Controller software was unable to open the selected serial

communication port on the PC.

Solution: Close any other application that uses the selected port, or try to use

an other serial port. Do not forget to connect the serial lead to the right
connector.

Unable to communicate with the MATRIX

Trigger: No router was found on the specified port,
or a command-response timeout has occurred.
Explanation: The Matrix Controller has tried to access a router on the specified

comm port but no response was received within 2 secs.

Solution: Select the right serial port the router is connected to, or try to do the

last action again.

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5. Firmware upgrade

The unit can be upgraded with new firmware versions via RS232 port using a PC computer
or Laptop. Please contact Lightware for the latest firmware version at [email protected]

The firmware upgrade can be done in two ways: Front Panel Enabled Upgrade or Jumper
Enabled Upgrade.

Front Panel Enabled Upgrade is the simplest mode for firmware upgrade.
Jumper Enabled Upgrade is only needed, when the unit does not have a software installed

or the Front Panel Enabled Upgrade failed from any reason.
Before upgrading the new firmware, run the " LW_matrix_bundle.exe " wich installs the

current " Lightware_matrix_controller.jar" and " LW_bootloader_v10.jar " softwares, which
are available from STARTmenu/Lightware location.

The new firmware is a .hex file. The name of the file contains the router type and the
firmware version, ex.: MX8x8DVI_v17.hex

FRONT PANEL ENABLED UPGRADE

Front Panel Enabled Upgrade is the simplest mode for software upgrade. For
preventing unwanted software modifications via RS232 commands, the user must
enable the router using front panel buttons to go in bootloader state. Follow the
steps described below.

1. Connect the RS232 port of the router to the PC RS232 port via null modem
cable.

2. Switch ON the router connecting to the AC power

3. Check if the router is in LW protocol mode: switch the unit in TAKE mode
then lock the panel by pressing CONTROL LOCK. Now the CONTROL
LOCK lights red. Press the OUTPUT LOCK button. During pressed, the
SOURCE1 or SOURCE2 button lights up according to the selected protocol.
If SOURCE1 button lights, LW protocol is selected, firmware upgrade is
possible.

4. Launch "LW_bootloader_v10.jar" program from
START/Programs/Lightware on you computer

5. Select the desired COM PORT using Com Port menu

6. Open the new firmware file (file name: MX8x8DVI_v17.hex) using File-Open
menu from it's current location

7. Click DOWNLOAD using Firmware menu. Now the computer requests the
router to confirm the firmware upgrade. User must enable the firmware
upgrade pressing front panel buttons as requested on the screen or
described below:

8. Enable Firmware Upgrade: Switch the unit in TAKE mode, than press and
release CONTROL LOCK button. Now Control lock button lights red. Press
and release source buttons 1 than 2 than 3 than 4 after each other. Now the
TAKE, LOAD and SAVE buttons start blinking indicating, that the router is in
bootloader mode. This state will remain until powering down the unit.

9. Start the download process by pressing OK button on the computer. The
download status appears on processbar. Never disconnect the RS232 cable
during firmware upgrade! When download completes, READY message
appeares in red colour.

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10. Disconnect the router from AC power, than power it up again. After powering

the unit up, all buttons will light up for a while indicating, that the unit is ready
for operation. In case of failure repeat steps 7 to 10.

Info Once the firmware upgrade failed, the router will NOT indicate it's bootloader

enabled state with TAKE LOAD SAVE buttons blinking, because previous software
has been deleted, but steps 1 to 10 can still be repeated.

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JUMPER ENABLED UPGRADE

To prevent shock, never operate the unit with open cabinet. There are high
voltage components inside.

Never plug the power cord when the cabinet is open.
Always unplug the power cord before opening the cabinet.

1. Disconnect the unit from AC power

2. Remove the top cover by loosing 12 screws

3. Insert a Jumper on BOOTL- JP6 position

BOOTL and J6 Jumpers location

CPU card jumper locations

4. Reassemble the top cover with 2 screws - temporary for safety

5. Connect the RS232 cable between the router and the PC.

6. Power ON the router connecting to the AC power. Now the router starts up
in bootloader mode, no normal operation is possible.

7. Launch "LW_bootloader_v10.jar" program from
START/Programs/Lightware on you computer

8. Select the desired COM PORT using Com Port menu

9. Open the new firmware file (file name example: MX8x8DVI_v17.hex) using
File-Open menu from its current location

10. Click DOWNLOAD using Firmw are menu. The download status appears on
processbar. Never disconnect the RS232 cable during firmware upgrade!
When download completes, READY message appeares in red colour. This
means, the firmware upgrade was successfully.

11. Disconnect the router from AC power and remove the jumper.

12. Assemble the top cover, than power the unit up again. After powering the
unit up, all buttons will light up for 4 seconds, indicating, that the unit is ready
for operation. In case of failure repeat the process.

Info With J1 inserted, the router will always start up in bootoader mode. The unit will not

work properly while J1 is inserted.

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6. Specifications

Inputs

DVI input signals .........................................................................8x DVI single link

Connectors .....................................................................24 pole DVI-D digital only

Auto equalization: .........................................................Yes, max 40dB at 825 MHz

Input cable equalization: ..................................50 meter 24AWG cable at 1.65 Gbps

EDID .......................................................................Yes for each input connector

Signal

Data rate: ...........................................all between 25 Mbps and1.65 Gbps /colour

Channels: ..........................................................1x TMDS Clock + 3x TMDS Colours

Resolutions: ......................................all between 640x480 and 1920x1200@60Hz

Colour depth: ..............................................................................24 bits, 8 bit/colour

HDTV resolutions: ........................................................................720p, 1080i, 1080p

HDCP compliant: ...................................................................................................No

Resolution

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Horizontal

frequency (KHz)

Pixel Clock

frequency (MHz)

Comment

640x480

60.00 31.47 25.18

DOS VGA

800x600

60.32 37.88 40

VESA SVGA

800x600

75.00 46.87 49.5

VESA SVGA

832x624

74.55 49.72 57.29

MACINTOSH

1280x720

60.00 45.00 74,25

HDTV 720p

1024x768

60.00 48.36 65

VESA XGA

1024x768

75.00 60.02 78.75

VESA XGA

1360x768

47.7 60.00

WIDE-XGA

1152x870

75.06 68.68 100

MACINTOSH

1280x1024

75.00 80.00 135.00

VESA SXGA

1400x1050

60.00 65.64 121.82

SXGA+

1920x1080

60.00 67.50 148.5

HDTV 1080p

2048x1080

60.00 67.50 157.3

2K

1600x1200

60.00 75.00 162

VESA UXGA

1920x1200

60.00 75.00 162

VESA

Table5. DVI timing examples for some typical supported resolutions

Outputs

DVI output signals ..........................................................................8x DVI single link

Connectors ........................................................................24 pole DVI-D digital only

Output preemhasis ................................................................................................No

+5V output current ..............................................................500mA continuous each

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Control

Front Panel buttons ........................................................................YES, 21 buttons

Serial Port .......................................................9pole Dsub Female RS232 or RS422

Baud rate ..........................................................9600 Baud, 8 bit, 1stop bit, no parity

Ethernet port: ......................................................................RJ 45 female connector

Ethernet protocol .......TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, DHCP,

BOOTP, HTTP, and AutoIP

General

Power .................................................................. 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 1.8..1.0 A

Compliance ...........................................................................................................CE

EMI/EMC ............................................................................EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2

Safety ..............................................................................................EN 60065 Class I

Rack mount ...........................................................................................Yes, 1U high

Enclosure ....................................................................................................... Metal

Enclosure dimensions .....................................44 mm H x 446 mm W x 302 mm D

Weight ...............................................................................................................3kg

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 3 years

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Mechanical Drawings

482 mm

Front view

43.9 mm

446 mm

Rear view

482 mm

300 mm 310 mm
housing only including buttons and connectors

446 mm

Top view

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air inlet: never block air flow !!!

Rear Front

Left view

Front Rear

fans (air outlet) : never block air flow !!!

Right view

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7. Quality Check Record

1. Hardware

Card HW BIOS Card HW BIOS

8INDV Control P
8OUDV PSU
CPU CD ROM
EDID Router LAN
IP ADDR SUBNET

2. Electrical check

GND/EARTH



+3.3V & +5V 
CPU Live 
Fan1 & Fan2 
Buttons 

Inputs



Input LED's 
Outputs 
RS-232 

LAN 

Model name Serial number Date of manufacture Checked

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8. Warranty

Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.

The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will
cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.

In case of defect please call your local representative, or Lightware at

Lightware Visual Engineering
1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15, HUNGARY

Tel.: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]