Lightware DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro User manual
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro
User’s Manual
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 2
Important Safety Instructions
Class II apparatus construction.
The 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
cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not
remove the cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
The appliance must be safely connected to multimedia systems.
Follow instructions described in this manual.
Ventilation
For the correct ventilation and to avoid overheating ensure enough
free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the
ventilation holes free and never block or bypass the ventilators (if any).
WARNING
To prevent injury, the apparatus is recommended to securely attach to
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
be placed on the apparatus.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
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 environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. Household users should contact
either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
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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On (Power)
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Double insulation
Caution, possibility of eletric shock
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Document Information
This User’s Manual applies to the following versions of the mentioned
Item Version
Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 1.16.05b
Lightware Bootloader Software 3.3.3
Controller rmware 1.2.2
Hardware v1.1
Document revision: 3.0
Release date: 14-08-2017
Editor: Laszlo Zsedenyi
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................5
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2. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................7
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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................8
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4. OPERATION .......................................................................................10
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7. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ......................................................................23
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................25
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1. Introduction DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 5
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Introduction
Thank You for choosing Lightware’s DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro device. In the rst
chapter we would like to introduce the device highlighting the most important
features in the below listed sections:
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1.4. Features1.1. Box Contents
1.2. Description
with built-in EDID Management and Pixel Accurate Reclocking,
supporting DVI and HDMI 1.3a signals with or without HDCP
encryption. It automatically compensates for up to 60 meters of DVI
copper cable, hence no adjustment is needed by the user. The Output
signal is reclocked and stabilized using Lightware's Pixel Accurate
Reclocking technology to remove jitter caused by long cables or poor
quality DVI sources.
Thanks to the Advanced EDID Management, DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro can
emulate any DVI or HDMI display for continuous video output, even
if the attached display is disconnected or powered down. The EDID
memories from 01 to 49 are factory presets, the memories from 51
to 98 are user programmable. Memory 00 is transparent for OUTPUT
1 and Memory 99 is for OUTPUT 2, which means that the attached
display device's EDID (monitor or projector) will be reported to the
their own EDID by completing four simple steps. More experienced
users can use the Advanced EDID Editor software to manage every
possible setting in the EDID, which they can upload to the memory of
the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro.
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro can be rack mounted or used standalone. The unit
is equipped with the highest grade gold plated connectors to ensure
reliable connection.
1.3. Model Denomination
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro
5V DC adaptor with
interchangeable plugs
Safety & warranty info,
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro
Pixel Accurate Reclocking and
Advanced EDID Management support
2x DVI outputs
Distribution Amplifier HDCP support
Advanced EDID Management
The user can emulate any EDID on the device's input by
using the 49 factory or 48 user presets. Any attached
monitor's EDID can be read out, edited and stored
as user presets by the Lightware Device Controller
software.
60m
Input
cable
60 meter Input Cable Compensation
automatically compensated for up to 60 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.
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Removes jitter and skew caused by long cable, each
output has a clean, jitter free signal, eliminating signal
instability and distortion caused by long cables or
LED1
LED2
LED3
Various Status Indicator LEDs
See the status of the device in one second: Source 5V,
Input signal present, Monitor 1 and 2 hotplug, EDID
emulation status.
Front Panel Control
EDID ADDRESS selection with two decimal rotary
switches, LEARN EDID button is available for Advanced
EDID Management, and Power LED.
USB Control
The DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is controllable via the Lightware
Device Controller PC software. Advanced EDID
1080p
HDTV Supports All HDTV Resolutions
Supports HDCP encrypted and unencrypted HDTV
signals up to 225 MHz pixel clock frequency regardless
of the resolution being passed through. (720p, 1080i
and 1080p etc.)
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1.5. Typical Applications
Standalone Application
Daisy-chain Application
POWER
5V
+
Power over video port
sources (VGA cards, etc.) usually consuming more
than 50 mA (maximum suggested by DVI 1.0 standard).
Lightware devices support 5V 500 mA constant current
output on both of its outputs to power long distance
Universal Power Supply
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is equipped with a universal 5V
power adaptor, which accepts AC voltages from 100 to
240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency. Special plug
of wall adaptor ensures safe power supply. This type of
connector prevents unwanted extractions.
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Installation
The chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other
appliances, presenting also the mounting options and further assembly steps:
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2.1. Mounting Options
accessory 1U high rack shelf. The device has two mounting holes
with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws
enclosed to the accessory.
WARNING! Always use the supplied screws. Using different (e.g.
longer) ones may cause damage to the device.
Mounting with 1U-high Rack Shelf
1U-high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening four quarter-
rack sized units. To order mounting accessories please contact
DDAA22DDVVII--HHDDCCPP--PPrroo
POWER
SIGNAL
PRESENT
MONITOR1
HOTPLUG
EDID
STATUS
MONITOR2
HOTPLUG LEARN
PRESS
00: EDID COPY
FROM OUT 1
HDCP
ACTIVE
2 OUTPUT HDCPAND HDMI1.3 COMPLIANT DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
USB
CONTROL
SOURCE
+5V
00
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22
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
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2.2. Connecting Steps
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POWER
SIGNAL
PRESENT
MONITOR 1
HOTPLUG
EDID
STATUS
MONITOR 2
HOTPLUG LEARN
PRESS
00: EDID COPY
FROM OUT 1
HDCP
ACTIVE
2 OUTPUT HDCP AND HDMI1.3 COMPLIANT DISTRIBUTIONAMPLIFIER
USB
CONTROL
SOURCE
+5V
00
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
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ProjectorMonitor
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro
PC
LaptopPower adaptor
USB
Power
DVI DVI DVI
Connect the source device (e.g. a PC) to the distribution
output port(s) by a DVI cable.
USB
a laptop) by a USB cable.
Firstly connect the power adaptor to the DC input on the
device, then to the AC power socket.
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Product Overview
The following sections are about the physical structure of the device, input/
output ports and connectors:
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3.1. Front View
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3 4
5
1Status LEDs Displaying the current state of the input and
output connections. See the details below.
2Power LED Indicates if the device is powered on.
3USB Control
upgrades are available via the USB interface.
4Rotary
Switches
The rotary switches select one of the EDID
memory addresses. For more information see
the EDID Management section.
5Learn Button Stores the EDID of the display device attached
to OUTPUT 1 in the selected memory address.
To learn the EDID, select an appropriate
address with the rotary switches and press
and hold the LEARN button for three seconds.
For more information see the Learning the
EDID section.
Status LEDs
Source +5V Indicates if +5V power signal is sent to pin 14 of
the INPUT connector by the DVI source (PC, Laptop,
etc).
Signal
Present
BLINKING (slow): HDMI signal is present on INPUT
and OUTPUT ports.
BLINKING (fast): HDMI to DVI conversion is enabled.
See more information in Output Port Properties
section.
HDCP Active BLINKING (green): HDCP is disabled. For more
information see HDCP Management section.
Monitor
Hotplug
A powered sink (or matrix switcher, repeater, etc.) is
connected to the OUTPUT connector and sends a
valid hotplug signal on pin 16 through the DVI cable.
EDID Status
LED
EDID status (green): the selected EDID is valid;
EDID status (red): the selected EDID is invalid.
FW version display: During startup it displays the
EDID read status (BLINKING green): the EDID is valid;
EDID read status (red): the EDID is invalid or missing.
The function is available for both outputs and
saves the EDID to the Last attached Monitor’s EDID
memory.
EDID learn process (BLINKING green): succeed
EDID learn process (BLINKING red): failed
Firmware upgrade (BLINKING red and green): The LED
blinks red and green during the upgrade.
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3.2. Rear View
3.3. Electrical Connections
3.3.1. USB Connector
The device provides a standard USB 2.0 mini B-type
control in Software Control – Lightware Device Controller section
and in Programmer's Reference section. For more information about
Firmware Upgrade section.
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1DC 5V in Connect the OUTPUT of the supplied +5V
power adaptor. The Power LED indicates the
proper supply voltage.
2DVI Input Connect one Single-Link DVI cable (only
digital pins are connected internally) between
the DVI source and DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro.
3DVI Outputs Connect one Single-Link DVI-D or DVI-I
cable (only digital pins are connected
internally) between DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro and
display device. The OUTPUT connector is
able to supply 500 mA current on pin 14 to
DVI-I
Connector section.
3.3.2. DVI-I Connector
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro provides 29 pole „digital only” DVI-I Dual-Link
connectors (only digital pins are internally connected). This way, users
can plug in any DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog signals
(such as VGA or RGBHV) are not processed.
Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1TMDS Data2- 16 Hot Plug Detect
2TMDS Data2+ 17 TMDS Data0-
3TMDS Data2 Shield 18 TMDS Data0+
4nc 19 TMDS Data0 Shield
5nc 20 nc
6DDC Clock 21 nc
7DDC Data 22 TMDS Clock Shield
8nc 23 TMDS Clock+
9TMDS Data1- 24 TMDS Clock-
10 TMDS Data1+ C1 nc
11 TMDS Data1 Shield C2 nc
12 nc C3 nc
13 nc C4 nc
14 +5V Power C5 GND
15 GND (for +5V)
DVI Output
Monitor hotplug is detected on the OUTPUT ports (Monitor hotplug
LED lights green). After a hotplug event, the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro tries to
read the EDID of the connected device.
Fiber Cable Powering
As a special feature, the device is able to supply 500 mA current on
DVI transmitters. Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55
cable.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
C1 C2
C4C3
C5
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
INFO: The device does not check if the connected sink (monitor,
projector or other equipment) supports hotplug or EDID signals but
outputs the input signal directly.
3.3.3. DC 5V Connection
The device has a locking DC connector to establish robust and safe
power connection. After plugging it in, turn the plug clockwise as you
can see in the picture below.
Locking DC Connector
Do not forget to turn the plug clockwise direction before disconnecting
the power adaptor.
WARNING! Always use the supplied 5V power adaptor or Light-
ware’s rack mountable power supply. Warranty void if damage oc-
curs due to use of a different power source.
DVI Input
The input has a built-in signal detection circuit with a LED indicator.
The DVI Signal present LED lights green, if the INPUT connector
senses an active DVI signal.
Cable Length at Inputs
The unit has an advanced built-in cable equalization circuit, which
automatically provides cable length compensation. This circuit
extends the maximum usable cable length to 60 meters using
resolution.
12V 2.1A
5V 2.1A
PIN: 2.35mm
PIN: 2.35mm
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Operation
This chapter is about the powering and operating of the device describing the
functions which are available by the front/rear controls:
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4.1. Powering On
ATTENTION!
of the devices are powered down before connecting them. Powered
on devices may have dangerous voltage levels that can damage
sensitive electronic circuits.
Step 1. After the system is complete, connect the OUTPUT of the
5V power adaptor to the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro. The unit is
immediately powered ON.
Step 2. After the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is initialized, the attached DVI
source and monitor can be powered on.
Startup Process
Step 1. After being powered on, the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro displays its
EDID Status LED. The following
Step 2.
green if the selected EDID is valid, or turns red, if the selected
EDID is invalid.
Step 3. If a display device is connected to an OUTPUT, the DA2DVI-
HDCP-Pro reads the EDID from the attached monitor’s EDID
memory.
Step 4. The normal function of the LED is in effect.
WARNING! If none of the LEDs light up upon power-up, the unit is
most likely damaged and further use is not advised. Please con-
tact [email protected].
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro ensures HDCP functionality, when the HDCP pass-
through is enabled. If a new sink device (monitor) is connected while
HDCP is enabled, the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro virtually reconnects the
source device to ensure HDCP functionality.
Switching the Hotplug signal off and on again indicates to the source
device, that the sink is ready to communicate. This may cause the
picture disappear for a few seconds.
Short pause
1x 2x 2x
Short pause
EDID
STATUS
EDID
STATUS
EDID
STATUS
If HDCP pass-through is disabled, connecting or reconnecting a
display device does not affect the input. This way the signal on the
OUTPUT will be continuous.
If HDCP is not necessary turn off the HDCP pass-through; see more
information in HDCP Management section.
4.2. EDID Management
4.2.1. About the EDID Memory
Lightware factory preloaded EDIDs are specially provided to force
graphic cards to output only the exact pixel resolution and refresh rate.
Universal EDID (address 49#) allows multiple resolutions including all
support. The use of universal EDID is advised for fast and easy system
setup.
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro contains a 97 block non-volatile memory bank.
EDID memory is structured as follows:
Rotary switch
state
Memory bank
number Description
#01..#49 F01..F49 Factory EDID
(read-only)
#50 Reserved
#51..#98 U01..U48 User programmable
slots
#00 and #99 D01 and D99 Last attached
monitor’s EDID
For more information see the Factory EDID List section.
INFO: The device can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte
extended EDID structures.
INFO: The attached monitor’s EDID is stored automatically, until a
new monitor is connected to the OUTPUTs. In case of powering the
unit off, the last attached monitor’s EDID remains in non-volatile
memory.
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4.2.2. Switching the EDID
WARNING! Use a at head screwdriver that ts into the actuator.
Avoid the use of keys, coins, knives and other sharp objects be-
cause they might cause permanent damage to the rotary switches.
Step 1.
the Rotary switches on the front side of the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro.
The left switch sets the tens value, the right switch gives the
ones value of the EDID.
Location #17 is selected by the rotary switches
Step 2. After either one of the rotary switches has been rotated, the
unit waits approximately two seconds before the selected
EDID becomes active.
Step 3. Check the state of the device:
–The EDID Status LED illuminated green: The selected EDID
is valid.
–The EDID status LED illuminated red: The selected EDID
The address #00 has a special function. If a monitor is connected
to OUTPUT 1, then its EDID is copied to the INPUT connector. If no
monitor is connected to the OUTPUT then the EDID copied to the
INPUT connector is the EDID of the last connected monitor. Address
#99 has the same function with OUTPUT 2.
ATTENTION! If an invalid EDID is selected, the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro
does NOT give a HOT PLUG signal to the source connected to
INPUT.
INFO: After every EDID change, DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro toggles the HOT
PLUG signal for approximately 2 seconds. Some graphics cards or
DVD players do not sense the HOT PLUG signal, and even if EDID
has been changed, the set resolution is not affected. In this case
the source device must be restarted, or powered OFF and ON again.
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4.2.3. Learning the EDID
ATTENTION! The factory preset EDIDs cannot be changed by the
user. Only addresses from #51 to #98 are user programmable.
Step 1. After connecting the sink device to OUTPUT 1, use a screwdriver
to select a user programmable memory address on the rotary
switches. If the EDID Status LED is illuminated red, then the
memory slot is empty and ready to be programmed. If it is
green, the memory was already used before, but still available
for reprogramming.
Step 2. Push the LEARN button on the front panel of the DA2DVI-
HDCP-Pro and hold it down for approximately 2 seconds. If
the teaching is successful, the Status LED blinks four times
green, if the teaching is unsuccessful, the Status LED blinks
four times red.
Step 3. The normal function of the LEDs is in effect.
INFO: If the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is unable to read the monitor’s EDID
or there is no currently attached monitor, the last attached monitor’s
valid EDID will be stored in the user memory.
4.3. HDCP Management
DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro can work as a HDCP compliant device, or act as
a non-HDCP compliant sink. The HDCP capability can be disabled or
enabled on input port. This function helps to apply encryption only
when it is mandatory.
Some video sources send encrypted signal when they are connected
to a HDCP capable device even if the content is not protected. This
way even the unprotected content cannot be displayed on non-HDCP
displays if the signal travels through a HDCP compliant matrix or
repeater.
However HDCP encryption is not required all the time (e.g. computer
desktop image) some video cards still do that if they detect that the
sink is HDCP capable.
Avoiding Unnecessary HDCP Encryption
If HDCP is disabled on an input port, the connected source will detect
that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off authentication. The
sourcewillnotbeabletocommunicate withanyof thedevices(displays,
repeaters, etc.) that are connected to the DA2DVI-HDCP- Pro’s output,
therefore it could not see if they are HDCP capable or not.
That forces the source to send unprotected signal only. If HDCP
capability is disabled on an input port, the connected source cannot
send protected content to any display. If HDCP function is enabled on
an input port and the source sends encrypted signal, the non-HDCP
compliant devices cannot display the video.
INFO: In HDCP disable mode, protected content (i.e. Blu-ray disc)
will not be displayed, thus maintaining the rules set by the HDCP
standard.
Step 1. Check the state of the device. The HDCP LED is:
▪ON: HDCP encrypted signal on INPUT (HDCP function is
enabled).
▪BLINKING: HDCP function is disabled.
▪OFF: HDCP function is disabled.
Step 2. To enable or disable the HDCP function, use Lightware Device
Controller software or turn the Rotary switches to address #01,
andpressandholdtheLEARNbuttonforapproximately3seconds.
The status change appears on the HDCP Active LED.
see the section.
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Software Control – Lightware Device Controller
The device can be controlled by a computer through the USB port Lightware
Device Controller (LDC). The software can be installed on a Windows PC or
Mac OS X. The application and the User’s Manual can be downloaded from
www.lightware.eu. The Windows and the Mac versions have the same look and
functionality.
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5.1. Install and Upgrade
Installation in the Case of Windows OS
Run the installer. If the User Account Control drops a pop-up message
click Yes.
During the installation you will be prompted to select the type of the
installation: normal and the snapshot install:
Normal install
(recommended) Snapshot install
The installer can update
only this instance Cannot be updated
Only one updateable instance
can exist for all users
More than one different version
can be installed for all users
Comparison of installation types
Installation in the Case of Mac OS X
has the same look and functionality. This type of the installer is
updateable version with the same attributes.
over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications
folder. If you want to copy the LDC into another location just drag the
icon over the desired folder.
Upgrading of LDC
Step 1. Run the application.
The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program
checks the available updates on Lightware’s website and opens the
update window if the LDC found updates.
The current and the update version number can be seen at the top
of the window and they are shown in this window even with
the snapshot install. The Update window can also be opened by
clicking the About icon and the Update button.
Step 2. Set the desired update setting in the Options section.
▪If you do not want to check for the updates automatically,
uncheck the circle, which contains the green tick.
▪If you want to postpone the update, a reminder can be set with
different delays from the drop down list.
▪If the proxy settings traverse the update process, set the proper
values then click the OK button.
Step 3. Click the Download update button to start the upgrading.
The updates can be checked manually by clicking the Check now
button.
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5.2. Establishing the Connection
Step 1. Connect the device to a computer via USB.
Step 2. Run the controller software; device discovery window appears automatically.
Device Discovery Window in LDC
Step 3. Select the USB Devices tab and pick the unit from the discovered USB devices. Double click on the
name of the device or select it and click on the Connect button.
The USB Devices Tab in the Device Discovery Window
5.3. I/O Parameters Menu
The most important information and settings are available in the menu. There are three buttons on the right
side of the panel: the input port and the two output ports properties window can be accessed by selecting
them.
5.3.1. Input Port Properties
The state of the incoming signal is displayed.
Input Port Properties Tab
The Port Status parameters (Power 5V, Signal Present, Signal Type) are shown in the panel.
The following settings are available for the input port:
▪Input equalization: The device has an built-in automatic cable equalization between 0 and 40 db. User is
able to choose an additional equalization applying 5 db (this is the factory default value) or 11 db for
longer input DVI cables.
▪Receiver bandwidth: The factory default setting (2 MHz) gives good results in most cases. Modify only
if encountering problems with input signal.
▪HDCP enable:
see the HDCP Management section.
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5.3.2. Output Port Properties
Click on any of the output buttons to display its properties.
Output Port Properties Tab
The upper section contains the following settings:
Current output
displayed in the header.
All outputs
INFO: After closing this window, the Current Output option will be selected regardless of which was active
at the time of closing. It is to avoid setting All Outputs by mistake.
Reload Factory Defaults
Current output: Reloads the default values to the currently selected output.
All outputs: Loads the factory default values to all outputs.
Settings
The factory default settings give good results in most cases. Modify only if encountering problems with
output signals.
▪Pre-emphasis: ON is recommended. Use OFF setting if the cable between the OUTPUT port and the
display device is very short.
▪Internal termination: Always use ON.
▪Mute
▪De-skew: Adjust setting if the output signal is noisy. Default setting gives good result in most cases.
▪Output Mode: This setting is used to determine the output signal. DVI and HDMI 1.3 signals are all
supported, with optional DVI to HDMI or HDMI to DVI conversion.
ATTENTION! HDMI YUV to RGB colorspace conversion is not supported. If the two outputs’ signal is
different (e.g. OUTPUT 1 distributes HDMI signal, OUTPUT 2 DVI signal), the input HDMI signal has to be
in RGB color format. To avoid conversion issues set an EDID which supports RGB colorspace or set the
source device to send the signal with RGB colorspace.
INFO: Auto output mode function determines the output signal by the connected device’s EDID on the
OUTPUT.
INFO: Modifying the Pre-emphasis, Internal termination or De-skew parameters on an output channel
switches the other output channel’s settings together.
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5.4. EDID Menu
Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one
contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied.
EDID Menu
Control Buttons
A
Save Exporting an EDID
A
Executing EDID emulation or
copying (Transfer button)
A
Upload Importing an EDID
A
Delete selected Deleting EDID
(from User memory)
A
Info Display EDID Summary
window
A
Select All Selecting all memory places
in the right panel
A
Edit Opening Advanced EDID
Editor with the selected EDID
A
Deselect All
Selecting none of the
memory places in the right
panel
A
Create Opening Easy EDID Creator
5.4.1. EDID Operations
Changing Emulated EDID
Step 1. Choose the desired EDID list on the source panel and select an EDID.
Step 2. Press the Emulated button on the top of the Destination panel.
Step 3. Select the desired port on the right panel (one or more ports can be selected); the EDID(s) will be
highlighted with a yellow cursor.
Step 4. Press the Transfer button to change the emulated EDID.
Learning an EDID
The process is the same as changing the emulated EDID; the only difference is the Destination panel: press
the User button. Thus, one or more EDIDs can be copied into the user memory either from the factory memory
or from a connected sink (Dynamic).
Exporting an EDID
ATTENTION!
Chrome web browsers only.
Step 1. Select the desired EDID from the Source panel (line will be highlighted with yellow).
Step 2. Press the Export
Importing an EDID
Step 1. Press the User button on the top of the Source panel and select a memory slot.
Step 2. Press the Upload button below the Source panel.
Step 3. Open button. Browsed EDID is imported into the
selected User memory.
ATTENTION! The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty.
Deleting EDID(s)
The EDID(s) from User memory can be deleted as follows:
Step 1. Press User button on the top of the Destination panel.
Step 2. Select the desired memory slot(s); one or more can be selected (“Select All” and “Select None” buttons
can be used). The EDID(s) will be highlighted with yellow.
Step 3. Press the Clear selected button to delete the EDID(s).
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5.4.2. EDID Summary Window
Select an EDID from Source panel and press Info button to display EDID summary.
5.4.3. Editing an EDID
Select an EDID from Source panel and press Edit button to display Advanced EDID Editor window. The editor
the raw EDID and displays it as readable information to the user. All descriptors can be edited, and saved in
(www.lightware.eu) and download EDID Editor user's manual.
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5.4.4. Creating an EDID - Easy EDID Creator
Since above mentioned Advanced EDID Editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware
create custom EDIDs in four simple steps. By clicking on the Create button below Source panel, Easy EDID
Creator is opened in a new window. For more details about EDID Editor please visit our website
(www.lightware.eu) and download EDID Editor user's manual.
Easy EDID Creator Window
5.5. Settings Menu
5.5.1. Device Information Tab
Device Information Tab in the Settings Menu
Device Information tab.
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5.5.2. Log Tab
Events logged by the device and report generators can be found on Log tab.
Log Tab in the Settings Menu
be sent to Lightware support team when a problem may arise with the device.
Press the red button
LDC collects the needed information; this may take up to 5 minutes.
After generating the report, a ‘Save as’ dialog box appears. Select the folder where you want to save the
The report contains the following device-dependent information (if available):
▪Device type and serial number,
▪Firmware versions of all the internal controllers,
▪Hardware health status,
▪All EDID headers and status (emulated, dynamic, factory, user),
Open Custom Report from File
5.6. Terminal Window
This general purpose terminal is intended mainly for testing and debugging purposes. All commands can be
used here that are discussed in the programmer’s reference. The command text can be typed directly.
Terminal Window
By default commands are automatically surrounded by framing brackets. Every sent command and every
The timecode in every row shows the exact time when the command was sent or the response received.
If the Command framing checkbox is unchecked, you can send multiple commands together, however in this
case you have to type in the framing brackets manually.
The terminal can also be opened after starting the LDC - press the Terminal button on the Device discovery
page on the bottom of the window.
TIPS AND TRICKS: The typed commands can be "browsed" when the cursor is in the command line and
you press the up button on the keyboard. The commands are stored until the LDC is closed.
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6
Programmer's Reference
The device can be controlled by a command set of protocol commands to ensure
the compatibility with other Lightware products. The supported commands are
described in this chapter.
Lightware devices can be controlled with external devices which can
communicate according to the amplier protocol. Lightware distribution
ampliers have a special protocol, but to interoperate with third-party devices,
a secondary protocol is also provided.
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6.1. Protocol Description
The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol. The device accepts commands
surrounded by curly brackets - { } - and responds data surrounded by round brackets - ( ) - only if a command
was successfully executed. All input commands are converted to uppercase, but respond commands can
contain upper and lower case letters as well. Legend for control commands:
<loc> = location number in 1, 2 or 3 digit ASCII format
<id> = id number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format
<id²> = id number in 2 digit ASCII format
CrLf = Carriage return, Line feed (0x0D, 0x0A)
●= space character (0x20)
→= each command issued by the controller
←= each response received from the router
6.2. Status Commands
6.2.1. View Product Type
Description
Explanation: The connected device is a DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro.
6.2.2. View Serial Number
Description: The device responds its 8-digit serial number.
Legend: < SERIAL_N > shows the serial number of the device.
Explanation: The connected device’s serial number is 3C019935.
6.2.3. View Firmware Version
Description
command.
Explanation
Format Example
Command {I} →{i}
Response (<PRODUCT_TYPE>)CrLf ←(I: DA2DVI-HDCP-PRO)
Format Example
Command {S} →{s}
Response (SN:<SERIAL_N>)CrLf ←(SN:3C019935)
Format Example
Command {F} →{f}
Response ←
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6.2.4. Compile Time
Description
Legend:
Explanation
6.2.5. View Installed Board
Description: Shows the hardware name and revision of the installed board.
Explanation: The device reports that it has an installed motherboard, the hardware revision is 1.1.
6.2.6. View Board Information
Description
Explanation
6.3. System Commands
6.3.1. Restart the Device
Description
Explanation: The device reboots without any response.
Format Example
Command {CT} →{ct}
Response (Compiled:<DATE>●<TIME>)CrLf ←(Compiled: May 10 2012 16:36:35)
Identier Parameter
<DATE> Month, day and year
<TIME> Hours, minutes and seconds
Format Example
Command {IS} →{is}
Response (SL#●0●<MB_DESC>)CrLf
(SL●END)CrLf
←
←
(SL# 0 DA2DVI-HDCP-PRO SCH_1.1
PCB_1.1)
(SL END)
Format Example
Command {FC} →{fc}
Response (CF●<DESC>)CrLf
(CF END)CrLf
←
←
(CF END)
Format Example
Command {RST} →{rst}
Response ←
6.4. EDID Router Commands
6.4.1. Save EDID to User Memory
Description: Learn EDID from <loc2> to <loc1>.
Explanation: EDID from output 3 is saved to user EDID #4.
Legend: <loc1> has to be ‘Uxx’.
<loc2> can be ‘Fxx’ or ‘Uxx’ or ‘Dxx’ or ‘Exx’.
6.4.2. View Emulated EDID on Input
Description: Shows the currently emulated EDIDs for the input.
Explanation: EDID from the output(s) is dynamically emulated on the input.
6.4.3. Watch EDID Validity Table
Description: Shows EDID validity table, which contains information about the EDID memory states.
Explanation
Format Example
Command {<loc1>:<loc2>} →{u4:d3}
Response
(E_S_C) CrLf
←
←
(E_S_C) CrLf
Format Example
Command {VEDID} →{vedid}
Response (VEDID●<IN>)CrLf ←(VEDID D1)
Format Example
Command →
Response (EV<type>●
<VALIDITY_TABLE> )CrLf
←
←
←
(EVU 100000000000000000000000000000000
00000000000)
(EVD 10)
(EVE 1)
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