Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim User manual

User's Manual
MX16x16DVI-Slim
MX12x12DVI-Slim

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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
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 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 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 products
MX16x16DVI-Slim
MX12x12DVI-Slim
( Computer Matrix Switcher )
in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EEC are in conformity with the following standards:
EMI/EMC .................... EN 55103-1 E3, EN 55103-2
Safety .......................................... EN 60065 Class I
Date: 01 April 2010
Name: Gergely Vida ( Managing Director )
Signed:

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Table of contents
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................8
1.1. BOX CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................8
1.2. DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................8
1.3. FEATURES..................................................................................................................................9
1.4. APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. UNDERSTANDING EDID ........................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1. Basics............................................................................................................................ 11
1.5.2. Common problems related to EDID .............................................................................. 11
1.6. ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 12
2. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................................. 13
2.1. FRONT PANEL VIEW.................................................................................................................. 13
2.2. REAR VIEW.............................................................................................................................. 14
2.3. POWER SUPPLY UNIT ............................................................................................................... 15
2.4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................... 16
2.4.1. Power connector............................................................................................................ 16
2.4.2. DVI inputs...................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.3. DVI outputs.................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.4. RS-232 / RS-422 control port........................................................................................ 18
2.4.5. Ethernet port.................................................................................................................. 18
3. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1. POWERING ON......................................................................................................................... 19
3.2. FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1. CONTROL LOCK.......................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2. TAKE / AUTOTAKE modes........................................................................................... 19
3.2.3. Viewing crosspoint state................................................................................................ 20
3.2.4. Switching ....................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.5. Switching operations flowchart...................................................................................... 22
3.2.6. Preset operations .......................................................................................................... 23
3.2.7. OUTPUT LOCK............................................................................................................. 23
3.3. REMOTE OPERATION................................................................................................................ 25
3.3.1. Serial port settings......................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2. Resetting the IP address............................................................................................... 26
4. SOFTWARE CONTROL –USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX CONTROLLER............................... 27
4.1. INSTALLING THE MATRIX CONTROLLER SOFTWARE .................................................................... 27
4.2. ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 28
4.3. CONTROL MENU....................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1. Switch, mute and lock.................................................................................................... 30
4.3.2. Input and output card types........................................................................................... 31
4.3.3. Input and output names................................................................................................. 31
4.3.4. PRESET operations ...................................................................................................... 31
4.3.5. Preset names ................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.6. Output parameter settings............................................................................................. 33
4.4. EDID MENU............................................................................................................................. 34
4.4.1. EDID Router operation.................................................................................................. 34
4.4.2. Advanced EDID Editor................................................................................................... 36
4.4.3. Easy EDID Creator........................................................................................................ 36
4.5. TERMINAL MENU ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.6. STATUS MENU....................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.1. IP settings...................................................................................................................... 38
4.7. FIND MENU .............................................................................................................................. 39
5. WEB CONTROL –USING BUILT-IN WEBSITE......................................................................... 40
5.1. ACCESSING THE ROUTERS BUILT-IN WEBSITE............................................................................ 40
5.2. MENU DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 41

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5.3. CONTROL MENU.......................................................................................................................42
5.3.1. Crosspoint switching......................................................................................................42
5.3.2. Preset operations...........................................................................................................42
5.3.3. Output settings...............................................................................................................43
5.4. EDID ROUTER OPERATION.......................................................................................................44
5.4.1. Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs ..................................................................44
5.4.2. Learn EDID from attached display device .....................................................................45
5.5. STATUS...................................................................................................................................45
5.6. NETWORK CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................46
5.6.1. Automatic IP Address Configuration..............................................................................46
5.6.2. Static IP address configuration......................................................................................46
5.6.3. Loading the default IP settings ......................................................................................47
5.6.4. TCP Port Configuration..................................................................................................47
5.6.5. Loading the default TCP Port settings...........................................................................47
5.7. SUPPORT.................................................................................................................................47
6. ABOUT EDID MEMORY ..............................................................................................................48
7. PROGRAMMER’S REFERENCE.................................................................................................49
7.1. CHANGING AND VIEWING PROTOCOLS........................................................................................49
7.2. PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................49
7.3. SWITCHING AND CONTROL COMMANDS......................................................................................50
7.3.1. Switch one input to one output ......................................................................................50
7.3.2. Switch one input to all outputs.......................................................................................50
7.3.3. View connection on the specified output .......................................................................50
7.3.4. View connection on all outputs......................................................................................50
7.3.5. View mutes on all outputs..............................................................................................51
7.3.6. Mute specified output.....................................................................................................51
7.3.7. Unmute specified output................................................................................................52
7.3.8. Lock specified output.....................................................................................................52
7.3.9. Unlock specified output..................................................................................................52
7.3.10. Save preset to the specified memory location...............................................................52
7.3.11. Load preset from the specified location.........................................................................52
7.3.12. Preview preset...............................................................................................................53
7.3.13. Renaming Presets / Inputs / Outputs.............................................................................53
7.3.14. Query names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs ...................................................................54
7.3.15. Set default names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs............................................................54
7.3.16. Reload factory default output setup...............................................................................55
7.3.17. Query IP settings ...........................................................................................................55
7.3.18. Reload factory default IP settings..................................................................................56
7.3.19. Load DHCP IP settings (only IP address!) ....................................................................56
7.4. ROUTER STATUS COMMANDS....................................................................................................57
7.4.1. View product type ..........................................................................................................57
7.4.2. View serial number ........................................................................................................57
7.4.3. View Firmware version of the CPU................................................................................57
7.4.4.  ................................................................................58
7.4.5. ................................................................................58
7.4.6. View current control protocol .........................................................................................58
7.4.7. Set current control protocol............................................................................................58
7.5. EDID ROUTER COMMANDS .......................................................................................................59
7.5.1. Route EDID to the selected input (static) ......................................................................59
7.5.2. Route EDID to the selected input (dynamic) .................................................................59
7.5.3. Route one EDID to all inputs .........................................................................................59
7.5.4. View EDID switch status on all inputs ...........................................................................59
7.5.5. Save EDID from output to memory location (Learn EDID)............................................60
7.5.6. View EDID validity table.................................................................................................60
7.5.7. View EDID header .........................................................................................................61
7.5.8. Download EDID content from the router........................................................................61
7.5.9. Upload EDID content to the router ................................................................................61
7.6. ROUTER INITIATED COMMANDS .................................................................................................62

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7.6.1. EDID status changed..................................................................................................... 62
7.6.2. Error responses............................................................................................................. 62
7.7. COMMANDS QUICK SUMMARY................................................................................................ 64
8. FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................... 66
9. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................. 69
9.1. GENERAL PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................... 69
9.2. SERIAL CONNECTION PROBLEMS............................................................................................... 69
9.3. TCP/IP CONNECTION PROBLEMS.............................................................................................. 69
9.4. PICTURE IS NOT DISPLAYED OR DISTORTED ............................................................................... 70
10. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 71
10.1. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS (ROUTER) ...................................................................................... 73
10.2. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS (POWER SUPPLY)............................................................................ 74
10.3. RACK MOUNTING VARIATIONS ............................................................................................... 75
11. VERSION APPLICABILITY...................................................................................................... 76
12. WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................. 76
13. QUALITY CHECK RECORD .................................................................................................... 77
14. DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................... 78

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware DVI matrix routers. The MX16x16DVI-Slim and
MX12x12DVI-Slim router are able to switch 16 inputs to 16 outputs or 12 inputs to
12 outputs in a non-blocking crosspoint configuration respectively.
1.1. Box contents
Routing switcher
Power supply unit
Power supply rack mounting ears
Speakon DC power cable
IEC power cable
User's manual (this document)
CD-ROM with control software
RS-232 9 pole D-SUB Male to Female cable
UTP cross link cable
1.2. Description
Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim are single link DVI matrix
switchers with 16 DVI inputs and 16 DVI outputs or 12 DVI inputs and 12 DVI
outputs respectively, which 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.
The input signals are compensated for 12dB loss and outputs are preemphasized
by +6dB, this way cable lengths up to 20 meters (65 feets) can be used.
The switcher has an RS-232 (or RS-422 optional) and an RJ45 LAN port for
remote control applications and a control panel for local control operation. Front
panel buttons are illuminated and easily relegendable with text for informative
system integration.

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1.3. Features
Advanced EDID Management 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 Matrix Control Software.
Non-blocking cross point matrix architecture The router allows any input to
be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously.
2.25 Gb/s channel transmission Routes any DVI single link and HDMI1.3a
signal between 25 and 225 MHz TMDS clock frequency
conforming to DVI 1.0 standard.
Supports all HDTV resolutions 720p, 1080i and 1080p etc. without HDCP
encryption - Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel
clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through.
Supports HDMI signals non HDCP encrypted HDMI 1.3a signals (with
embedded audio) are handled properly.
Cable equalization DVI cables up to 20 meters can be used on all inputs thanks
to the +12dB compensation.
Output boost DVI cables up to 15 meters can be used on all outputs thanks to
the +6dB preemphasizing circuit.
Front panel buttons control 16 or 12 source select, 16 or 12 destination select,
Take, Load preset, Save preset, Control 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 RS-422 control Simple ASCII based protocol is used for switching,
preset calling, status request, etc.
Ethernet control TCP/IP Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base TX (Auto-Sensing)
Built-in WEB site easy access from a WEB browser to control and configure the
switcher
Fiber cable support Self powered DVI fiber cables using +5V from DVI sources
(VGA cards, etc.) usually consume more than 50 mA, which
load is maximum allowed by DVI 1.0 standard. Lightware
routers support +5V 500 mA constant current output on each
DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables.
Universal power supply Accepting 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.
Ultra thin & light only 32.8 mm (1.3 inch) deep, 4U high rack mountable
housing. Thanks to the aluminum alloy body, the matrix router
weighs only 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs). For full equipment weight see
specification in section 10 On page 71 .

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1.4. Applications
Some typical connection variations with the matrix router are shown on Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. Typical application