Lightware MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA User manual

MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA, MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA,
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L, -CA, -Audio -Audio-L; MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A;
MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A; MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A; MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R
MX2-16x16-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R
MX2-24x24-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R; -A-R
MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R ; MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R; MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R;
MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R; MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R
User’s Manual
Multimedia Matrix Switcher
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MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 2
Important Safety Instructions
Class I Apparatus Construction.
This equipment must be used with a mains power system with a
protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature,
do not bypass or disable it. 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.
Replacing the AC fuse
Unplug the AC power cord from the device. Locate the AC fuse on the
rear panel. Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel.
Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source.
Make sure the switcher is working properly.
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
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
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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 government
            
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.
Common Safety Symbols
Symbol Description
Alternating current
Protective conductor terminal
Caution, possibility of eletric shock
Caution
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MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3
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The following symbols and markings are used in the document:
WARNING! Safety-related information which is highly
recommended to read and keep in every case!
ATTENTION! Useful information to perform a successful procedure;
it is recommended to read.
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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 which you may have not known yet but can
be useful.
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Allpresentedfunctionsrefer totheindicatedproducts.Thedescriptions
have been made during testing these functions in accordance with the
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Item Version
Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 
Lightware Device Updater (LDU2) software 2.7.1b3
 1.7.0
Document revision: 2.12
Release date: 13-01-2020
Editor: Judit Barsony
About Printing
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Hashtag (#) Keywords in the Document
This user's manual contains keywords with hashtag (#) to help you to
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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
This keyword is placed at the DHCP setting command in the LW3
Programmer's reference section.
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MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................6
...................................................................................7
 ..................................................................7
 ...............................................................................8
 ...........................................................10
 ................................................................10
 ..................................................................11
 .....................................................................13
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................15
.................................................................................16
...................................................................................17
3. FRONT PANEL CONTROL.................................................................18
..............................................19
.................................................................... 19
 ..................................................................... 19
..................................................................................... 20
................................................................................... 21
 .................................................................... 21
............................................22
 ................................................................... 22
............................................................................ 23
 ......................................................................... 
 ...................................................................................... 27
.................................................................................... 28
.................................................................................. 28
4. INSTALLATION...................................................................................29
 ......................................................................30
.............................................................32
 ............................................................................. 32
 ................................................................... 32
 ................................................ 32
..................................................................................... 32
 ....................................................................... 33
................................................................................ 33
.......................................................................34
.................................................................................... 34
5. DEVICE CONCEPT.............................................................................35
 .............................................................................36
 ................................................................36
 ........................................................36
 ............................................................................ 37
 .............................. 37
6. SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING THE BUILT-IN WEB ....................38
.....................................................39
..................................................39
7. SOFTWARE CONTROL – LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ...40
 ..................................................................41
.........................................................................41
 ...........................................................42
........................................................................43
......................................................................................... 43
.......................................................................................... 44
...............................................................46
.................................................................................... 46
 .......................................................................... 
 ............................................................53
 ................................................................................. 
 ............................................................................... 
 ....................................................................... 
.......................................................................................59
...................................................................................60
.............................................................. 60
.............................................................................. 61
 ................................................................. 61
 ............................................................................... 62
............................................................................. 62
....................................................................... 63
............................................................................64
 ....................................................................................... 64
.................................................................................... 64
...................................................................................... 
............................................................................... 
 ..................................................................................... 
..........................................................................66
8. LW2 PROGRAMMERS' REFERENCE ...............................................67
 ................................................................68
 ...................68
..........................................................69
.......................................................................... 69
....................................................................... 69
 .......................................................... 69
................................................ 69
.................................................... 69
........................................................... 69
...................................................................... 70
 ...................................................................... 70
 ................................................... 70
..............................................................71
 ......................................................... 71
 ....................................................... 71
..................................................................... 71
 ........................................ 72
 .................................................. 72
............................................................. 72
 .................................................................. 72
............................................................... 73
.................................................................... 73
 ........................................................... 73
.........................................................................73
.................................................................................. 73
.......................................................74
9. LW3 PROGRAMMERS’ REFERENCE...............................................75
.....................................................................................76
 ...................76
 ..........................................................................76
........... 76
.................................................................................. 76
............................................... 77
............................................................................. 77
 .............................................................................. 78
............................................................................... 78
.......................................................................................... 78
......................................................................................... 78
.................................................................................... 78
 ................... 79
............................................. 79
......................................................................79
 .......................................................... 79
................................................................. 79
........................................................... 79
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
 ....................................................................... 80
 ......................................... 80
...... 80
........................................................... 80
 ............................................................ 80
..........................................80
 ................................................. 80
 .................................................... 81
.......................................... 81
.................................................. 81
.......................................................................... 81
 ...................... 82
 .................................................................. 82
....................................................................... 82
.................................................................. 82
................................................................... 82
 ............................................................... 82
 .................................... 83
 ............................................................... 84
 .......................... 84
.......................................................85
 ............................................. 
 ............................................................................ 
............................................ 
.................................................................. 
 ........................................................ 86
 ...................................................................... 86
 .........................................................86
........................................................................ 86
 ................................................ 86
...............87
....................................... 87
............................................................................ 87
 ....................................................................... 87
 .......................................................................... 88
....................................................................... 88
 .......................................... 88
.................................................................. 88
 ..............................................................89
........................................... 89
...................................................................................... 89
............................................. 89
................................. 90
..................................................91
 .......................................................................... 91
......................................................... 91
....................................................... 91
 ..................................................... 91
 ............................................... 92
 .................................................................... 92
....................................................92
...................................................................... 92
 ........................................... 93
.......................................................................94
 ................................................................. 94
 ................................... 94
........................................................................... 94
 ....................................................................... 94
 ....................................................................95
................................................. 
 ..................................................... 
 ........................................................... 
.....................................................................96
...................................................... 96
........................................................... 96
............................. 96
 ..............................................................97
...................................... 97
................................................................... 97
 ............................................98
10. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ..................................................................101
 ........................................................102
...............................102
 ...........................................................................102
 ....................................................102
11. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................104
 ....................................................................105
 ...................106
12. TECHNOLOGIES............................................................................107
...................................................................108
............................................................. 108
.................................................... 108
.................................................................109
 .........................................109
............................................... 109
................................................................................... 110
 ...................................................111
................................................................112
 ..................................................................112
................................................................ 112
112
13. APPENDIX ...................................................................................... 113
 ........................................................................114
......................................................115
 ............................................................116
........................................................119
.........................119
 .......................................................120
...................................................................121
 .........................122
................................................................. 122
................................................................. 122
.................................................................... 122
................................................................. 122
............................................................ 123
......................................................... 123
 ................................................................... 123
 ................................................................... 123
.................................................................124
 ....................................................124
................................................................. 124
......................................................
 ............................................................. 
 ..................................................126
 ......................................................... 126
................................................................. 127
......................................................127
 ............................................................. 128
 ..................................................128
........................................................... 129
 ....................................................... 129
.....................................................130
.......................................................... 130
 ....................................................... 131
.......................................................... 131
.....................................................132
.....................................................132
 ......................................................133
 .........................................................137
............................................................138
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6

1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware Matrix Routers. The MX2-HDMI20 is the
        
uncompressed 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz 4:4:4. Thanks to its compact size


would like to introduce the device highlighting the most important features in
the below listed sections:
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7

Description
TheMX2-HDMI20 series is theLightwareHDMI2.0standalonematrix switcher family that supports uncompromised
4K UHD resolution at 60Hz 4:4:4 and allows de-embedding audio from and embedding audio to the HDMI stream.

as for future-proof operation centers. It is a perfect choice for installations where HDMI 2.0 compliant input and
output ports are required.

supporting 3D, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio. Each input port has audio connectors for embedding
analog audio into the HDMI stream. Likewise, the audio connectors next to the output ports can provide de-

DisplayPort Parameters are displayed in unprecedented detail and also allow adjustment in various aspects such
as link data rate and link lane count. Plus, the Restart Link Training feature allows users to reset link training within

MX2 matrix switchers are available with 32x32 and 48x48 crosspoint sizes, with or without analog audio add-ons,
and some versions are also available with redundant power sources, paired with rugged power connectors and
reinforced control ports. All models feature a front panel, color LCD screen with great visibility, and a jog-dial, multi-
function button, enabling the users to manage every device feature and service directly.
Further product variants have been developed to better serve various target application requirements, in 8x8, 8x4
and 4x4 crosspoint sizes. The new compact variants are excellent choices for not only Rental & Staging, but also
for various corporate and other collaborative environments.
* Please note that only stereo LPCM can be de-embedded from the HDMI signal.
About the Serial Number
Lightware devices contain a label indicating the unique serial number of the product. The structure is the following:
7A000941
7=2017
8=2018
9=2019
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:
(3-9, 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
Model Denomination
Optional Accessories
The following not-supplied accessories can be purchased and used with the device; please contact
[email protected].

Automation Panel
Rack shelf
MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R
Number of the inputs
New generation of
Lightware matrix switchers
Digital audio embedding
and de-embedding function
Number of the outputs
Add-ons
A - Audio
CA - Compact Audio
R -Redundancy
Port types
HDMI20 - HDMI 2.0 only
DP - DisplayPort 1.2 only
DH - Combined DP and HDMI
Nr. of DisplayPort I/O Ports
DPi - DP in and HDMI out
DPio - DP in and DP out
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8
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Box Contents
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Matrix switcher Safety and

LAN Cross-link,

IEC Power Cable Neutrik powerCON
Power cable
Serial data cable
(male-female)
Phoenix®Combicon
3-pole Connector
Phoenix®Combicon

Handle pair with 4

screws
MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA
   
- -

2x -
MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA
   
- -

4x -
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-CA
   
- -

4x -
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L
   
- -

- -
MX2-8X8-HDMI20-Audio
   
- -

16x -
MX2-8X8-HDMI20-Audio-L
   
- -

16x -
MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A
   
- -

2x -
MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A
   
- -

8x -
MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A
   
- -

16x -
MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R

- 2x
 
12x -
MX2-16x16-HDMI20
   
- -

- -
MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio
   
- -

12x -
MX2-16x16-HDMI20-R

- 2x

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MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio-R

- 2x

- 12x -
MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R

- 2x

- 16x -
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9

Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Matrix switcher Safety and

LAN Cross-link,

IEC Power Cable Neutrik powerCON
Power cable
Serial data cable
(male-female)
Phoenix®Combicon
3-pole Connector
Phoenix®Combicon

Handle pair with 4

screws
MX2-24x24-HDMI20
   
- -

- -
MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio
   
- -

16x -
MX2-24x24-HDMI20-R

- 2x

---
MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio-R

- 2x

- 16x -
MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R

- 2x

---
MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R

- 2x

- 20x -
MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R

- 2x

- 20x -
MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R

- 2x

- 32x

MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R

- 2x

- 28x

MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R

- 2x

- 32x

MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R

- 2x

- 32x

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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 10

Features for All Models
Maximum AV Compatibility
The matrix is compatible with the latest HDMI 2.0 standard as well as with HDMI 1.x and DVI 1.0
standards.
4K Video without Compression

bandwidth.
2.2
HDCP Compliant

inputs can be disabled when non-protected content is extended.
Audio Embedding and De-embedding
In the -A or -Audio          
analog audio to the HDMI stream. Likewise, the audio connectors next to the output ports can

Advanced EDID Management
The user can emulate any EDID on the inputs independently, read out and store any attached

Device Controller software.
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Each output has a clean, jitter free signal, eliminating signal instability and distortion caused

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.
Graphic Display and Rotary Jog Dial Control Knob
Easy setting and menu navigation are assured by the color graphic display and the comfortable
jog dial control.
Built-in Website

device.

   

amount of cooling air volume.
Ethernet Control
Multiple simultaneous TCP/IP connections are available with a simple ASCII-based protocol
for controlling, conguring the matrix router or perform a rmware upgrade.
Non-Volatile Memory
The matrix router starts with its latest conguration settings when powered on or after a power
failure. Every setting is stored in a non-volatile memory.
CEC
Consumer Electronic Control
Supports transmitting standard CEC commands in order to remote control the source or sink
device.
HDMI 2.0 to 2x HDMI 1.4 Splitting
The device supports vertical splitting of an HDMI2.0 4k@60Hz 4:4:4 input signal to left and right
halves allowing for the transmission of an 18 Gbps HDMI 2.0 signal over two HDMI1.4 compliant
links. The two halves can then be recombined at the signal destination.
DIFFERENCE: Only the MX2-8X8-HDMI20-AUDIO-L model is able the split the video signal. The availability
of the splitting feature also depends on the hardware version of the output board (V1x_). The hardware
version can be found in Status Tab in the LDC or in the System Settings Menu, Device Info submenu in
the LCD.
DisplayPort Features
DIFFERENCE: DisplayPort inputs are available in certain models, -D letter the model name indicates that
(see the Model Comparison table).
Restart Link Training
Allows the DisplayPort Link Training to be restarted in case of no signal or bad quality, without
unplugging the cable
DisplayPort Diagnostics and Management
Provides detailed DisplayPort-specic connectivity information: AUX handshaking, 1/2/4 lane
count, RBR/HBR/HBR2 datarates. DisplayPort AUX-channel analyzer helps debugging and
analyzing handshaking problems
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 11

MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio
HDMI 2.0 to 2x HDMI 1.4 Splitting
Typical Application
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio

4K@60 4:4:4 Signal Routing
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 12

MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13

Model Comparison
Inputs Outputs Redundant
power supply Control Ports Front panel I/O buttons
Front panel
LCD menu Enlosure
HDMI DP Audio HDMI DP Audio Audio
(independent) powerCON  etherCON 3-pole Phoenix D-SUB
MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA 4 - - 4 - 2 HDMI - - -- - 1 RU
MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA 8 - 2 HDMI 4 - 2 HDMI - - -- - 1 RU
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-CA 8 - 2 HDMI 8 - 2 HDMI - - -- - 1 RU
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L 8 - 2 HDMI 8 - 2 HDMI - - -- - 1 RU
MX2-8X8-HDMI20-Audio 8 - 8 HDMI 8 - 8 HDMI - - --  1 RU
MX2-8X8-HDMI20-Audio-L 8 - 8 HDMI 8 - 8 HDMI - - --  1 RU
MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A 4 4 - 8 - 2 HDMI - - --  1 RU
MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A - 8 4 DP 8 - 4 HDMI - - --  1 RU
MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A - 8 4 DP - 8 8 DP - - --  1 RU
MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R #new 16 - 4 HDMI 8 - 4 HDMI 4 ---3 RU
MX2-16x16-HDMI20 16 - - 16 - - - - --  3 RU
MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio 16 - 4 HDMI 16 - 8 HDMI - - -- - 3 RU
MX2-16x16-HDMI20-R 16 - - 16 - - - ---3 RU
MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio-R 16 - 4 HDMI 16 - 4 HDMI 4 ---3 RU
MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R 8 8 8 HDMI 16 - 4 HDMI 4 --   3 RU
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1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 14

Inputs Outputs Redundant
power supply Control Ports Front panel I/O buttons
Front panel
LCD menu Enlosure
HDMI DP Audio HDMI DP Audio Audio
(independent) powerCON  etherCON 3-pole Phoenix D-SUB
MX2-24x24-HDMI20 24 - - 24 - - - - --  4 RU
MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio 24 - 8 HDMI 24 - 8 HDMI - - -- - 4 RU
MX2-24x24-HDMI20-R 24 - - 24 - - - --4 RU
MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio-R 24 - 8 HDMI 24 - 8 HDMI - ---4 RU
MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R 12 12 - 24 - - - --4 RU
MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R 12 12 8 HDMI + 4 DP 24 - 8 HDMI - --4 RU
MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R - 24 8 DP - 24 24 HDMI - --4 RU
MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R 32 - 16 HDMI 32 - 8 HDMI 8 --8 RU
MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R 16 16 8 HDMI + 4 DP 32 - 8 HDMI 8 --8 RU
MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R 48 - 16 HDMI 48 - 16 HDMI - --8 RU
MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R 24 24 8 HDMI + 8 DP 24 24 8 HDMI + 24 DP - --8 RU
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2. Product Overview  

2
Product Overview
The following sections are about the physical structure of the device, input/
output ports and connectors:
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
Ý 
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2. Product Overview MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 16

Front View
MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R
USB
CTRL
LIVE
POWER
RESET
IR
MAIN MENU
System Settings
Input Ports
Output Ports
EDID
Health
Presets
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
CCOONNTTRROOLL
LLOOCCKK
LLOOCCKK
OOUUTTPPUUTT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
910 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
910 11 12 13 14 15 16
TTAAKKEE
AAUUTTOO
TTAAKKEE
AAUUTTOO
LLOOAADD
PPRREESSEETT
LLOOAADD
PPRREESSEETT
SSAAVVEE
PPRREESSEETT
SSAAVVEE
PPRREESSEETT
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
USB
CTRL
LIVE
POWER
RESET
IR
MAIN MENU
System Settings
Input Ports
Output Ports
EDID
Health
Presets
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
CCOONNTTRROOLL
LLOOCCKK
LLOOCCKK
OOUUTTPPUUTT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
910 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
910 11 12 13 14 15 16
TTAAKKEE
AAUUTTOO
TTAAKKEE
AAUUTTOO
LLOOAADD
PPRREESSEETT
LLOOAADD
PPRREESSEETT
SSAAVVEE
PPRREESSEETT
SSAAVVEE
PPRREESSEETT
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
3
4
125 q
97 w 6 8
1Output Lock * Locking one or more outputs.
2Control Lock * Disable or enable front panel operations. Red light means the switching and
function buttons are disabled.
3Sources * Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number or to view the state of the
selected input port.
4Destinations * Buttons to select an output or to view the state of an output.
5Function Buttons *          
operations.
6Reset Button Reboots the matrix (the same as disconnecting from the power source and
reconnecting again).
7IR Detector Reserved for future developments.
8LIVE LED blinking slow The unit is on and operates properly.
POWER LED on POWER LED indicates that the unit is powered on.
off The unit is powered off or it has internal voltage problem.
9Color Display LCD screen showing the most important settings and parameters in the front panel
menu.
qJog Dial Control
Knob
Easy setting and menu navigation by the jog dial control. Turn and click the knob
while getting feedback on the LCD.
wUSB Control USB connector for local control functions (e.g. Lightware Device Controller
software).
* All models have front panel LCD and jog dial knob on the front, but some models are not supplied with front
panel buttons. See the details about the difference in the models in the Model Comparison table.
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1RS-232 Port ▪-R
▪Other models: 3-pole Phoenix connector.
2LAN Port ▪-R
▪
3Input Ports HDMI input ports are able to receive HDMI 2.0 video signal. -H in the model name
indicates, that the matrix has a HDMI connector.
-D in the model name refers that the matrix has a DisplayPort input connector for
accepting DP1.2 video signal.
Audio input ports          -A
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See the details about the difference in the models in the Model Comparison table.
4Output Ports HDMI or DP output ports for connecting sink devices.
Audio output ports
signal is de-embedded from the given video port (in -A
5Power Switch ▪
▪The 1U-high matrix switchers are not supplied with a power switch.
6AC Connector ▪-R 
or 60 Hz. For more details about the redundant supply see Front Panel Buttons
Operations section.
▪In the other models: Standard IEC connector accepting 
7Service Button Hidden button for special operations.
Rear View
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4
Front Panel Control
This chapter is about the operating of the device describing the functions which are available by the front/rear
controls:
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Front Panel Buttons Operations
DIFFERENCE: Some models have buttons on the front side (see the details about it in the Model
Comparison table). They have the same functionality, only the numbers of source and destination buttons
are different.
Take / Autotake Mode
The router has two different switching modes: Take and Autotake. If the Take button is unlit, Take mode is
active. When the Take button continuously illuminates green, Autotake mode is selected. Press and hold the
Take button for two seconds to change between Take and Autotake modes. #button #crosspoint
#switch #takemode #autotakemode
View Crosspoint State
The current switching status can be checked on the front panel by using the front panel buttons. The
crosspoint state is displayed slightly different in Take or Autotake modes because of the different switching
methods.
INFO: View mode does not mean, that the router has to be switched in different modes, viewing and
switching can be done after each other, without pressing any special buttons.
View Current State in Take Mode
If the router is in Take mode, the user can verify both input and output connections. In Take mode no accidental
change can be done unless Take button is pressed.
Press and release a source button. Now the selected source button and all destination buttons which are
currently connected to the selected source will light up. This informative display will remain active for three
seconds, then all buttons turn to dark.
If every source, destination, and Take buttons are unlit (the unit is in Take mode, and no input was selected in
the last 3 seconds), press and release a destination button to see its current state. Now the source button,
which is connected to the selected destination, will light up.
View Current State in Autotake Mode
In Autotake mode only states of destinations can be viewed.
Press and release the required destination button. Now the source button, which is connected to the selected
destination, will light up.
Switching Operations
Switching in Take Mode
Take mode allows the user to connect or disconnect multiple outputs to an input at once. This mode is
useful when the time delay is not allowed between multiple switching. The commands are only realized
when the Take button is pressed.
Step 1. First, press and release the desired source button. The pressed source button and all destination
buttons which are currently connected to the source lights up.
Step 2. Press and release the desired destination buttons
source. The preselected destination buttons will blink. If no button is pressed for three seconds, the
buttons will turn to dark.
Step 3. Press and release Take button; the selected input is switched to the selected output(s).
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Output Lock in Take Mode #outputlock
Step 1. Press and release the Output Lock button; it starts to blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations
light up (view state).
Step 2. Press and release a destination button; it starts to blink (more destinations can be selected sequentially).
Step 3. Press and release Take button. The selected destinations are now locked.
Output Lock in Autotake Mode
Step 1. Press and release the required destination button. Now the selected destination button and the currently
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Step 2. Press and release the Output Lock button; it lights up in red, and lock function is activated at once. No
source can be changed at the locked destination.
Switching in Autotake Mode
Autotake mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching is needed between
sources on a particular destination. In this mode switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the
input selector buttons.
Step 1. Press and release the desired destination button. The pressed destination button and the actually
connected source button light up green. If no source is connected (the output is muted) no source
button will light up.
Step 2. Press and release the desired source button. The switch action will be executed immediately. Switching
between sources to the selected destination can be done directly.
Output Lock
ATTENTION! However, the front panel buttons allow to lock only the output ports, the input ports can also
be locked by using Lightware Device Controller software (see HDMI Inputs section) or sending LW3
protocol command (see Locking an Input Port section).
Using Lightware routers it is possible to lock a destination. This feature prevents an accidental switching to
the locked destination in case of an important signal. Locking a destination means that no input selection or
muting action can be executed on that particular destination.
Destinations can be independently locked or unlocked. Locking a destination does not affect other
destinations.
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