Lightware LW3 User manual

Configuration Cloning
for LW3 Devices
Setup Guide

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1. Introduction
The cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly
configure certain devices to have identical (non-factory) settings. If the devices are installed in the
same type of system multiple times, then it is enough to set up only one device to fit the user’s
needs and then copy those settings to the others, thus saving time and resources. The cloning
process consists of two steps:
Saving the configuration of a device into a backup file,
Restoring settings from the backup file in another device.
2. Preparation
The following are necessary for a successful configuration cloning (backup/restore):
The device is powered and operational.
A computer with Lightware Device Controller software installed. The application
can be downloaded from the Support / Downloads page of www.lightware.eu.
Make sure that the device and the computer are connected.
3. Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
Installing multiple devices with the same customized configuration settings can be done in a few
easy steps:
Step 1. Configure one device with all your desired settings using the LDC software.
Step 2. Backup the full configuration file to your computer.
Step 3. If needed, make some modifications to the configuration file using a text editor
(e.g. Notepad). For example modifying the static IP address is necessary when
DHCP is not used.
Step 4. Connect to the other device which has to be configured and upload (restore) your
configuration file.
Step 5. Done! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.

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4. Save the Settings of a Device (Backup)
The settings of the device can be saved to a computer as follows:
Step 1. Run Lightware Device Controller software and connect to the device:
UMX-TPS-TX100 series and HDMI-TPS-TX200 series: via Ethernet.
MMX6x2-HT200 series: via USB or via Ethernet.
Step 2. Apply the desired settings in the device (port parameters, crosspoint and system
settings.)
Step 3. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.
Step 4. Write a short description in the textbox on the left (optional).
Step 5. Press the Create a full backup button. You will be prompted to save the file to the
computer.
The default file name is the following:
BACKUP_<DEVICE TYPE>_SN<SERIAL NUMBER>.LW3
E.g. backup_MMX6x2-HT220_SN5A003192.lw3
Step 6. Set the desired file name, select the folder and save the file.
Hint: Using the exact product type in the filename is recommended since it makes the file usage more
comfortable.
About the backup file
The backup file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol commands. The first line is the
description and the further lines are the commands which will be executed during the restore
process. The file can be viewed (and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad. The exact
content of the file is listed in section 7on page 7.
Info: Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users.

Page 5/9 Section 5. Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
5. Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
Previously saved settings of a device can be uploaded to another device from a computer.
Warning! Please note that the settings will be permanently overwritten with the restored parameters in the
device. Undo is not available.
Info: The cloning is successful when the backup file is downloaded from the same type of source device
as the destination device. E.g. MMX6x2-HT200 contains fewer ports than MMX6x2-HT220. If the
backup file is downloaded from the HT220 and uploaded to a HT200 matrix, then this would result
in errors when checking and uploading.
The restoring process is the following:
Step 1. Run Lightware Device Controller software and connect to the device:
UMX-TPS-TX100 series and HDMI-TPS-TX200 series: via Ethernet.
MMX6x2-HT200 series: via USB or via Ethernet.
Step 2. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.
Step 3. Click on the Choose file button on the right panel and browse to the desired file.
Step 4. The file is verified and the result will be displayed in the textbox below. If the file is
correct, then the settings can be restored.
Step 5. Press the Start restore process button and click on the Yes button when asked:

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The progress is displayed in another window:
Step 6. Reboot the device to apply the network settings after finishing.
6. Important Notes
Static IP address
The backup file contains some lines with the network settings:
In the above example, line 465 indicates that DHCP is disabled, while line 469 shows the static
IP address of the appliance. If the file is uploaded to one or more devices, then the exact same
settings will be applied. To avoid a possible IP address conflict in the network, follow these steps:
Case 1 –Use DHCP in all the devices
Before the backup process: make sure that DHCP is enabled in the device, or
After the backup process: modify the backup file in a text editor (e.g. Notepad); search
for the following lines:
SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=false

SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=true
Info: The static IP address will be uploaded to the device if the referring line is in the backup file but
will be ignored when DHCP is enabled.
Info: The factory default IP address of the LW3 devices is static.
Case 2 –Use static IP addresses
Be aware that if the backup file is uploaded (restored) in multiple devices, it will cause an IP
address conflict. In this case you have to change the IP address in the backup file manually before
uploading it to each device; search for this line:
SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress=192.168.0.80
Set the desired IP address and save the file.
Case 3 –Keep the original IP settings
If the Network settings of the destination device stay unchanged, then make sure that these lines
are deleted from the backup file, before you upload and restore it in a device. The network settings
are listed at the end of the file (the lines starting with SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK and CALL
/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK).

Page 7/9 Section 7. Content of the Backup File
7. Content of the Backup File
The backup file contains numerous settings and parameters saved from the device. When the file
is uploaded to a device, the following will be overwritten:
MMX6x2-HT200 series matrix
Local serial port
RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity
Port name and CI* port number
Ethernet settings
Enable/Disable on Local, Link and TPS lines
HDMI input port
Audio mode, HDCP setting, Port name
Analog audio input port
Volume, Balance, Gain, Port name
TPS input port
Port names, TPS mode, PoE (enabled / disabled), Ethernet (Enable / Disable)
Audio mode (Embedded / AUX1-4), HDCP setting
RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, CI port number
IR input port status (enable / disable), code length and repetition code
IR input port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number
IR output status (enable / disable), IR output modulation (enable / disable)
IR output port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number
HDMI output port
Power +5V mode, Audio mode, HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Port name
Test pattern mode, clock source and type
Analog audio output port
Volume, Balance, Gain, Mute setting, Port name
TPS output port
Port names, TPS mode, PoE (enabled / disabled), Ethernet (Enable / Disable)
Test pattern mode, clock source and type
HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Power +5V mode
RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, CI port number
IR input port status (enable / disable), code length and repetition code
IR input port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number
IR output status (enable / disable), IR output modulation (enable / disable)
IR output port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number
Network settings
DHCP status (enable / disable)
LW2, LW3 and HTTP port numbers
Static IP address, Network mask, Gateway address
Further settings
Emulated EDID list, User EDID data (U1-U12)
Event manager: All Events’ settings (1-100)
All Presets’ settings (1-6)
* CI: Command Injection

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UMX-TPS-TX100 series devices
Video input ports
Port names; Test pattern mode, resolution and color
DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports: HDCP mode
VGA and DVI-A ports: Color space mode, H/V position and size, Pixel phase
Analog audio input ports
Volume, Balance and Port names
TPS output port
TPS mode, Power +5V mode, HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Color space, Port name
Ethernet
Enable/Disable on Local and Link lines
Serial port
RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, Command Injection
port number, Port names
GPIO ports
Output level, Pin direction, Port names
Audio and Video crosspoint
Crosspoint state, Mute and Lock states of Source and Destination ports, Source port priority
list, Autoselect settings
Further settings
Emulated EDID list, User EDID data (U1-U15)
Event manager: All Events’ settings (1-20)
All Presets’ settings (1-32)
Device label and Front panel status (locked/unlocked)
Network settings
DHCP status (enable / disable)
LW2, LW3 and HTTP port numbers
Static IP address, Network mask, Gateway address

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HDMI-TPS-TX200 series devices
Video input ports
DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports: Port names and HDCP mode
Local HDMI output port
Preview mode; Test pattern mode, clock source and type; HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Port
name
Analog audio input ports
Volume, Gain, Balance and Port names
TPS output port
TPS mode, Power +5V mode, HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Color space, Port names
Test pattern mode, clock source and pattern
Ethernet
Enable/disable on Local and Link lines
Serial port
RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, Command Injection
port number, Port names
GPIO ports
Output level, Pin direction, Port names
Audio and Video crosspoint
Crosspoint state, Mute and Lock states of Source and Destination ports, Source port priority
list, Autoselect settings
Further settings
Emulated EDID list, User EDID data (U1-U14)
Event manager: All Events’ settings (1-20)
Device label and Front panel status (locked/unlocked)
Network settings
DHCP status (enable / disable)
LW2, LW3 and HTTP port numbers
Static IP address, Network mask, Gateway address
8. Document Revision History
Document
Release Date
Changes
Editor
Rev. 1.0
15-10-2015
Initial version
Tibor Fejes, Tamas
Lehel, Laszlo Zsedenyi
Rev. 1.1
21-02-2017
Cover photo replaced; Grammatical errors
corrected
Laszlo Zsedenyi