Lightware MMX2 Series User manual

MMX2-4x3-H20
MMX2-4x1-H20
User’s Manual
Multimedia Matrix Switcher
 v1.0  23-02-2022

MMX2 series – 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, leave
the ventilation holes free and never block or bypass the ventilators (if
there are any).
WARNING
To prevent injury, the apparatus is recommended to be securely attach
         
instructions. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or


should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR 
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.
CAUTION
The device contains a BR1632A button battery, which supplies power
to the clock when the device is not powered on. Danger of explosion
if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
WARNING
Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. This product

swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours, and can
lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product
and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
Common Safety Symbols
Symbol Description
Direct current
Alternating current
Double insulation
Caution, possibility of electric shock
Caution
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MMX2 series – User's Manual 3
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Symbol Legend
The following symbols and markings are used in the document:
WARNING!Safety-related information that is highly recommended
to read and keep in every case!
ATTENTION!Useful information for performing a successful
procedure; it is recommended to read.
DIFFERENCE:      
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INFO:A notice, which may contain additional information. Procedure
can be successful without reading it.
DEFINITION:The short description of a feature or a function.
TIPS AND TRICKS:Ideas that you may have not known yet, but can
be useful.
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Document Information
Allpresented functionsrefertothe indicatedproducts.Thedescriptions
have been made while testing these functions in accordance with the
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Item Version
Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 
Lightware Device Updater V2 (LDU2) software v2.13.1b2
Firmware package 1.3.3b3
Hardware 1.0
Document revision: v1.0
Release date: 23-02-2022
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About Printing
 
friendly mentality. Thus, this document is made for primarily digital
usage. If you need to print out a few pages for any reason, follow the
recommended printing settings:
▪ 
▪Output size: Fit to page or Match page size
▪ 
TIPS AND TRICKS:Thanks to the size of the original page, a border
around the content (gray on the second picture below) makes it
possible to organize the pages better. After punching holes in the
printed pages, they can be easily placed into a ring folder.
Hashtag (#) Keywords in the Document
This user's manual contains keywords with hashtags (#) to help you

The format of the keywords is the following:
#<keyword>
The usage of the keywords: use the Search
of your PDF reader application, type the # (hashtag) character and the
wished keyword.
The #new
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Example
#dhcp
           
Programmer's reference section.
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1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................7
 ...................................................................................8
 ................................................................................8
..................................................................9
........................................................................9
 ....................................................................10
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....................................................................11
...................................................................................12
.....................................................................................12
.................................................................13
................................................................... 13
 ................................................................ 13
................................................... 13
..................................................................................... 13
 ................................................................................13
....................................................................................... 13
 ...................................................................... 13
3. INSTALLATION...............................................................................14
.......................................................................15
.......................................................................... 
.......................................................... 
..............................................................16
 ........................................................ 16
 .............................................................................. 16
 ........................................................................... 16
 ....................................................................... 16
 . 16
 ................................................................................ 17
.................................. 17
......................................................................... 17
........................................................................18
4. DEVICE CONCEPT ..........................................................................19
......................................................20
 ...........................................................................20
............................................. 20
 .............................................................20
...........................................................................21
 .....................................................................21
 .............................................................22
 .................................................................... 22
................................................................................... 22
............................................................... 23
 ....................................................24
..........................................................................25
 ......................................................................... 
 ............................................................................26
 ...........................................................................26
 ........................................................26
................. 26
5. SOFTWARE CONTROL - LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER .......27
 .....................................................................28
..........................................................................28
 .....................................................29
 ................................................................................30
.......................................................................................... 31
 ............................................................32
 ............................................................................ 32
 ......................................................................... 33
.................................................................... 
....................................................................... 
................................................................................ 
 .......................................................................36
 .............................................................................. 36
 .................................................................. 37
 ................................................................................ 37
 ............................................ 38
 .............................................................................38
............................................................................................ 38
 ................................................................................................. 39
 ................................................................ 39
.............................................................................................. 
.............................................................................40
 ............................................................................................... 
............................................................................................ 
 ............................................................................................. 
 ...............................................................43
6. LIGHTWARE REST API REFERENCE ..............................................44
......................................................................................45
 ....................45
 ...................................................................... 
 ....................................................................... 
...........................................................................47
 ........................................................ 
................................................................................... 
................................................ 
 ........................................... 
 .................................................................................. 
.................................................................... 
............................................................. 
 ....................................................... 
 .............................................................................................. 
.......................................................................49
 ................................................................................. 
......................................................................... 
.......................................................................50
 ................................................................. 
........................................................................ 
 .......................................... 
....................................... 
..................................................................................... 
 ................................................................. 
...................................................................... 
..................................................... 
................................................ 
....................................................52
 ..................................................................... 
................................................... 
.................................................................... 
 ..................................................................... 
.......................................................... 
.............................. 
 ..................................................... 
..................................................... 
 ........................................... 
...................................... 
............................................ 
............................................................. 
 ..................................................................................... 
 .......................................... 
 .............................................................. 
 ........................................................... 
 .................................................................... 
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
....................................................................56
 ..................................................................... 
..................................................... 
 ........................................... 
 ............................................... 
.............................. 
.................................................................... 
.................................................................. 
.................................................................. 
.............................................. 
 .................................. 
 ............................ 
 ....................................................................... 
....................... 
 ............. 
 .......................... 60
 .......................................................................60
......................................................... 60
 ....................................... 60
 ............................. 61
................................................ 61
.............................................. 61
 .................................................. 61
 ............................................. 62
........................................................ 62
 ....................................................62
................................................................... 62
 ................................................... 63
 ............................................... 63
........................................ 63
 ............................................................. 63
 ..................................................................... 
 .....................................................................64
................................................. 
...................................... 
.................................... 
 ................................. 
........................................... 
................................................................ 66
 .......................................................66
......................................................................... 66
............................................................................ 66
......................................................................... 67
 ................................................................................. 67
..................................... 67
.................................................... 67
 .............................................................68
.................................................... 68
 .........................................................68
 .............................................. 68
 ........................................ 68
............................. 69
.................................................. 69
...........................................................69
 ....................................... 69
 ................................................................ 69
 ................................................ 70
.........................................71
7. LW3 PROGRAMMERS’ REFERENCE ...............................................75
......................................................................................76
 ....................76
................76
...........................................................................77
............ 77
................................................................................... 77
................................................ 77
 ............................................................................. 78
............................................................................... 78
 ............................................................................... 78
 .......................................................................................... 78
.......................................................................................... 79
..................................................................................... 79
 .................... 79
.......................................................................80
 ................................................................. 80
........................................................................ 80
 .......................................... 80
....................................... 80
..................................................................................... 80
 ................................................................. 80
...................................................................... 81
..................................................... 81
................................... 81
....................................................81
 ..................................................................... 81
................................................... 81
.................................................................... 81
 ..................................................................... 82
.......................................................... 82
.............................. 82
 ..................................................... 82
..................................................... 82
 ........................................ 83
 ......................................... 83
............................................ 83
............................................................. 83
 ..................................................................................... 83
.......................................................................... 
............................................................... 
 ................................................................... 
 .............................................................................. 
 ..................................................... 
.......................................................... 
....................................................................85
 ..................................................................... 
..................................................... 
 ........................................... 86
 ............................................... 86
.............................. 86
.................................................................... 86
................................................................. 86
................................................................. 87
.............................................. 87
 .................................. 87
 ............................ 87
 ....................................................................... 87
....................... 88
 ............. 88
 .......................... 88
 .......................................................................88
......................................................... 88
 ....................................... 88
........................ 88
................................................ 89
.............................................. 89
 .................................................. 89
 ............................................. 89
........................................................ 90
 ....................................................90
................................................................... 90
 ................................................... 90
 ............................................... 91
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
........................................ 91
 ............................................................. 91
 ..................................................................... 91
 ....................................................................92
................................................. 92
............................................... 92
................................................... 92
 ................................. 92
........................................ 93
................................................................ 93
 ........................................................ 93
 .......................................................94
......................................................................... 
............................................................................ 
......................................................................... 
 ................................................................................. 
 ..................................................94
 .........................................................95
 ........................................... 
 .............................................. 
 ..................................... 
 ........................................ 
............................. 
.................................................. 
...........................................................96
 ....................................... 96
 ................................................................ 96
 ................................................ 96
..............................................97
8. FIRMWARE UPDATE.....................................................................100
 .............................................................................101
 ..............................................................................101
 ....................................101
 ........................................................................... 101
 ..............................................................102
 .......................................................................103
...................................................105
 .................................................................................... 
..................................................................................... 
 ...........................................................................105
 ................................................................................................ 
 ................................................................................. 106
.......................................................106
 ..................................................................................... 106
............................................................................................ 107
 ........................................................................... 107
.......................................................................... 108
 ...................................................................................... 108
................................................108
9. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................109
 ..................................................................................110
 ....................110
10. TECHNOLOGIES .........................................................................111
 ...................................................................112
.............................................................. 112
..................................................... 112
..................................................................113
 ..........................................113
................................................113
.................................................................................... 
 .....................................................115
11. APPENDIX ..................................................................................116
 .........................................................................117
 ......................................................................119
.........................................119
....................................................................120
 ..................................................................122
 .................................................................................. 122
.................................................................................. 122
.................................................................................. 122
 .............................................................123
.......................................................124
 ............................................................125
...............................................................126
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1. Introduction MMX2 series – User's Manual 7

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Introduction

highlighting the most important features in the sections listed below:
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1. Introduction MMX2 series – User's Manual 8

Description
MMX2 series devices is a uniquely mini size matrix switcher. It has four HDMI inputs and HDMI output(s).




devices and a built-in Occupancy Sensor (OCS) which also gains the usage of automatic funtions. Further
control options are served by the RS-232, IR (in and out) and Ethernet ports.
Model Denomination
MMX2-4x3-H20
4x video inputs analog audio output support
3x video outputs
HDMI 2.0 compatibility
About the Serial Number
    
indicating the unique serial number
of the product. The structure is the
following:
7A000941
A=2020
B=2021
C=2022
D=2023
E=2024
F=2025
6-digit running sequence number
Month of the manufacturing:
Year of the manufacturing:
(A-Y)
1: Jan
2: Feb
3: Mar
4: Apr
5: May
6: Jun
7: Jul
8: Aug
9: Sep
A: Oct
B: Nov
C: Dec
Box Contents
MMX2-

MMX2-

Supplied accessories
Switcher unit
 

plugs
 
Phoenix combicon® 2x 1x
Phoenix combicon®3-pole male
connector
 
Phoenix combicon®
 
Phoenix combicon®8-pole connector
 

 
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide

 
Optional
accessories
Button panels:

 
UD kit double
 





1. Introduction MMX2 series – User's Manual 9

Features of the Device
Common Features
3D and 4K Support

supported.
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Each output has a clean, jitter free signal, eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by

Frame Detector and Signal Analysis
The exact video and audio signal format can be determined such as timing, frequencies, scan
mode, HDCP encryption, color range, color space and audio sample rate.
Autoselect Function for Video Inputs
The Autoselect feature can sense the port status on the video input and select them
automatically. Priority number can be set for each input port, and the feature allows to set

De-embedder Function
The analog audio can be de-embedded from HDMI inputs and it can be routed to the analog
audio output.
HDCP-compliant
    
disabled when non-protected content is used.
Dark Mode*


Ethernet Control


LWR Basic IT-security*
These entry-level network security improvements help prevent unauthorized access to the

RS-232 Bi-directional RS-232*

supports any unit that works with standard RS-232.
GPIO Control Port



Occupancy Sensor Connector




Lightware Rest API*
The switcher can be controlled through standard HTTP(S) requests to ensure the control
functions from REST clients or terminal program.
* 
Model Comparison
Input Outputs Ethernet Interface
Serial
Inter-
face
GPIO
Interface
OCS
Interface
HDMI
Analog
audio HDMI
Secure
Control
Ethernet
Utility
Ethernet

urable
Ethernet RS-232
General
Purpose

Occupancy
Sensor
(OCS)
MMX2-
 

3x
  
2x
 
MMX2-
 

1x

- - 1x
 





1. Introduction MMX2 series – User's Manual 10

Typical Application
MMX2-4x3-HC20





2. Product Overview MMX2 series – User's Manual 11

2
Product Overview

ç
ç
ç
ç





2. Product Overview MMX2 series – User's Manual 12

Front View
MMX2-4x3-H20
MMX2-4x1-H20
1
Ethernet Port

2USB-A Port 
3USB mini-B Port 
4Input Select
Buttons
For more details, see the Button Functionality
three times after pressing the button, they show that the front panel lock is
enabled.
5Video Input Status
LEDs
See the details in the  section.
6HDMI Input Ports 

1236 45
236 45
Rear View
MMX2-4x3-H20
MMX2-4x1-H20
1DC Input             
Phoenix®connector.
2HDMI Output Ports HDMI output ports for connecting sink devices.
3Video Output
Status LEDs
See the details in thesection.
4Analog audio port ®connector for balanced analog audio output signal. The
signal is de-embedded from the selected video signal.
5RS-232 port 3-pole Phoenix connector for bi-directional RS-232 communication.
6OCS sensor
connector
3-pole Phoenix®connector (male) for connecting an occupancy sensor.
OCS
Connector section. WARNING! Not compatible with the GPIO connector!
7GPIO 8-pole Phoenix®

Output Ports section. WARNING! Not compatible with the OCS connector!
8Secure Control
LAN

9Utility AV LAN          
laptops.
WARNING!Always use the supplied power supply. Warranty void if damage occurs due to use of a
different power source.
8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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
Button Functionality
INFO:
Video Source Selection
MMX2-4x1-H20
Use the IN1-IN4 buttons to select the video source to the HDMI output.
MMX2-4x3-H20
Use OUT1-OUT3 buttons to select the video source. Each button selects
the desired input to that output. The sequence is the following (both for
the video and audio switching):
Use AUDIO OUT button to set the audio source of the analog audio output.
Enable DHCP IP Address
The device has a dynamic IP address as a factory default

install or usage, DHCP can be enabled from the front panel:
Step 1. Make sure the device is powered on and operational.
Step 2. Press and keep pressing the AUDIO OUT
seconds (IN4 
Step 3.        
release the button and press it 3 times again quickly
(within 3 seconds).
Step 4.  #dhcp
Reset to Factory Default Settings
To restore factory default values, do the following steps:
Step 1. Make sure the device is powered on and operational.
Step 2. Press and keep pressing the AUDIO OUT button for 10
seconds (IN4 
Step 3.     
but keep on pressing the button.
Step 4.        
release the button and press it 3 times again quickly
(within 3 seconds).
Step 5. 
Factory default settings are listed in the Factory Default Settings section.
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4
Control Lock
together
▪IN1 and IN4
▪VIDEO OUT1 and AUDIO OUT


Status LEDs
INFO:
details about the dark mode, see the Status section. #status
Video LEDs
Ethernet Status LEDs
Input Status LEDs
off There is no valid video signal on this port.
green blinks once The port is selected by a button press.
green on There is a valid video signal on this port.
Output Status LEDs
off The signal is not present or muted.
green on The video signal is present.
Left LED (amber) Function
Off Not linked
On (Solid) No activity
Blinking Activity
Right LED (green) Function
Off 
On (Solid) 
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3. Installation  

3
Installation

options and further assembly steps.
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ç
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3. Installation  

Mounting Options


the bottom side; see the bottom view in the Mechanical Drawings section. To order mounting accessories,
please contact. Fasten the device with the screws enclosed to the accessory.
WARNING!Always use the supplied screws. Using different (e.g. longer) ones may cause damage to the
device.
1U High Rack Shelf
Allows rack mounting for half-rack, quarter-rack and pocket sized units.
1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening two half-rack or four quarter-rack sized units.
Pocket-sized devices can also be fastened to the shelf
Mounting with UD Kit-double
The below example demonstrates the application of UD Kit double accessory:
WARNING!Using different (e.g. longer) screws may cause damage to the device.
INFO:The device is half-rack sized.
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Electrical Connections
HDMI Input and Output Ports
The MMX2 series switchers are assembled with standard 19-pole HDMI connectors with screw
lock for inputs and outputs. Always use high quality HDMI cable for connecting sources and
displays.
USB Connectors
USB Type-A
Reserved for future developments.
USB Mini B-Type
The connector is used for service functions.
RS-232 Connector
The switcher contains a 3-pole Phoenix connector, which is used for RS-232 serial connection.
Pin nr. Signal
1 Ground
2 TX data
3 RX data
RS-232 connector pin assignments
RS-232 Output Voltage Levels
▪
▪
Compatible Plug Type
Phoenix®
Serial Interface section.
Analog Stereo Audio
             
be connected as well. See more details about the balanced and unbalanced output port wiring in the
section.
Pin nr. Signal
1
2
3 Ground
Right-
Right+
Analog audio connector and plug pin assignments
Compatible Plug Type
Phoenix®

100Mbi

types (straight or cross) are supported and handled by the device, the pin assignment below is recommended.
Wiring of LAN Cables

standards.
Top Bottom Side
Pin TIA/EIA T568A Wire color TIA/EIA T568B Wire color
white/greenwhite/orange3
white/green white/orange1
blue blue4
white/blue white/blue5
brown8brown
white/brown7white/brown
greenorange6
green orange2
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OCS Connector
The switcher is supplied with a 3.81mm 3-pole 90° Reversed Gender Plug Phoenix®connector, which is used
for connecting an occupancy sensor.

level, some send low level to this input when the room is occupied. Active-high or active-low logic can be

.
Pin nr. Level and direction
1
2
3 Ground
OCS connector pin assignments

Input voltage
[V]
Logic low level 0 - 0.8
Logic high level 


external 1kR pull-down resistor between input and ground pins when used with active-high type sensors.
), supplying a 1 kOhm
external resistor between the 1st and the 3rd pins is necessary – see the example in the OCS Sensor section.
Compatible Plug Type

WARNING!The occupancy sensor connector and the GPIO port are not compatible with each other due



signal levels, and can be set to high or low level (Push-Pull). The direction of the pins can be input or output

Input
voltage [V]
Output
voltage [V]
Max. output
current [mA]
Logical low level 0 - 0.8  30
Logical high level   18
The maximum total current for the six GPIO pins is 180 mA.
Pin nr. Level and
direction
1

2
3


6

Ground
GPIO connector and plug pin assignments
INFO:  
2wires.
Compatible plug type
Phoenix®
WARNING!The occupancy sensor connector and the GPIO port are not compatible with each other due

DC Input Connector

2-pole Phoenix connector and plug pin assignments
Pin nr. Signal
1 -
2 +





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Connecting Steps
HDMI

CATx


CATx
CATx Connect the switcher to an Ethernet Ethernet port to access the local network.
HDMI
Connect an HDMI sink (e.g projector) to the HDMI output port.
RS-232

232 port.
Audio
Optionally connect an audio device (e.g. active speakers) to the analog audio output port by an
audio cable.
GPIO
Optionally connect a device (e.g. a relay box) to the GPIO port.
OCS
Optionally connect an occupancy sensor to the OCS port.
Power
Connect the external power supply to the AC power socket and the switcher unit.






 MMX2 series – User's Manual 19
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4
Device Concept
The following chapter describes the features of the device with a few real-life examples.
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ç
ç
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ç
ç
ç
ç
ç
ç





 MMX2 series – User's Manual 20
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Universal Switcher Concept

three outputs designed into a compact size frame. The device is built with various interfaces, e.g. Ethernet,
RS-232, GPIO, OCS and with audio de-embedder function.
Video Interface
Summary of Video Ports
Video Inputs Video Outputs
HDMI 2.0
(18 Gbps)
HDMI 2.0
(18 Gbps)
  1x
  3x
MMX2-4x1-H20 and MMX2-4x3-H20
DIFFERENCE:
The Autoselect Feature
Aside from manually selecting crosspoints, you can choose the Autoselect option both in case of audio and
video ports. Three types of Autoselect is available:
▪First detect mode: selected input port is kept connected to the output while it has an active signal.
▪Priority detect mode: it is always the highest priority active input is selected to transmit.
▪Last detect mode: it is always the last attached input is selected to transmit.
Flowchart of Autoselection modes
New event?
„First detect” „Last detect”
No Audio/Video
transmission
Remains
selected
Last connected
input is selected
Y
„Off”
N
N
Current
Autoselect mode
„No signal”
Port with
priority 0 has a
valid signal?
Selected
port still has a
valid signal?
„Priority detect”
Port with
priority 1 has a
valid signal?
N
N
Port with
priority 30 has a
valid signal?
N
Display
Test pattern
Test
pattern generator
setting
Y
Y
Port with
priority 2 has a
valid signal?
N
Port with priority
0 is selected
Port with priority
1 is selected
Port with priority
2 is selected
Port with priority
30 is selected
Y
Y
Y



