Lightware UMX4x4-Pro2 User manual

Quick Start Guide
UMX4x4-Pro2
Further information
The document is valid with the following rmware version: 2.0.3
The User’s manual of this appliance is available on www.lightware.eu.
See the Downloads section on the website of the product.
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Important safety instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before starting using the device.
Introduction
Lightware’s UMX4x4-Pro2, the all-round universal matrix switcher with four inputs and four
outputs, is the perfect solution for ever-changing environments such as small board rooms
and classrooms. UMX (Universal MatriX) technology was developed by Lightware to support
various analog and digital audio visual formats. VGA, YUV, digital DVI, HDMI with HDCP,
stereo analog, and S/PDIF digital audio signals are all supported.
Box contents
Switching operations
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.
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
2. Press and release the desired destination buttons
which have to be (dis)connected to/from the selected
source. The preselected destination buttons will blink.
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
3. Press and release Take button; the selected input is
switched to the selected output(s).
Lock an output
1. Press and release the Output Lock button; it starts to
blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations light
up (view state).
OUTPUT
LOCK
CONTROL
LOCK
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
2. Press and release a destination button; it starts to
blink (more destinations can be selected sequentially).
OUTPUT
LOCK
CONTROL
LOCK
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
3. Press and release the Take button. The selected
destinations are now locked.
Front panel controls 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.
LOAD
PRESET
SAVE
PRESET
TAKE
AUTO
LOAD
PRESET
SAVE
PRESET
TAKE
AUTO
Switching operations
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.
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
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.
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
Lock an output
1. Press and release the required destination button.
Now the selected destination button and the currently
congured source button light up (view mode).
OUTPUT
LOCK
CONTROL
LOCK
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
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.
OUTPUT
LOCK
CONTROL
LOCK
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
Front panel controls 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.
 Pay attention to the states of the Signal layer buttons which determine the layers when
executing switching or locking operations.
Mounting with front rack ears
The front rack ears allow mounting the device
as a standard rack unit installation.
Ventilation
 To ensure the correct ventilation and
avoid overheating let enough free space
around the appliance. Do not cover the
appliance, let the ventilation holes free on
both sides.
The cooling of the device is ensured by convection only.
Powering on
Connect the power cord to the device’s IEC C14 standard power input connector. The router
is immediately powered ON when the power cord is connected to the AC source. The matrix
beeps two times and Booting… appears on the LCD screen while the initial self-test is run.
Last conguration is reloaded and the appliance is ready to use. In the case of a hardware
failure, an error message is displayed.
 After switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings that were used before it was
turned off. The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings and
tie congurations. This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user. This
built-in feature helps the system to be ready immediately in the case of a power failure or
accidental power down.
UMX4x4-Pro2
matrix switcher
IEC power cable LAN cross-link cable,
CAT5e type, 3m length
RS-232 straight
serial cable
Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
VGA to DVI-D
adapter cable (4x)
Front view
1
Control lock Disables or enables front panel operations. Red light
means the switching and function buttons are disabled.
2
Sources Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number or to
view the state of the selected input port.
3
Layer selection Audio and video signals are placed on different layers so
they can be switched separately or at the same time. Layer
select buttons choose the desired signal(s) to be switched.
4
Take button Switching between Take and Autotake working modes;
keep the button pressed for 3 seconds to toggle the modes.
5
Preset buttons Performing preset operations (Load and Save).
6
Display 2x16 character LCD display for menu operations.
7
Menu navigation Up, down, left, right and enter buttons.
8
Status LEDs Power LED indicates that the unit is powered on and CPU
LIVE blinking LED indicates normal operation.
9
Output lock Lock and protect one or more outputs.
q
Destinations Buttons to select an output or to see the state of an output.
w
EDID button The EDID mode can be (de)activated by the button. Use
this mode to set up the emulated EDID on the inputs, learn
EDID form the outputs, or to view the EDID memory. The
illuminated button shows that the mode is active.
e
Signal present This Signal present mode can be (de)activaed by the
button. Use this mode to check the presence of the display
devices and incoming signals. The illuminated button
shows that the mode is active.
Rear view
1
AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
2
Fuse Replace with F 3.15AL type only when necessary.
3
Inputs UMX4x4-Pro2 has 4 input ports. Each port has a video, an
analog stereo audio, and a digital audio input.
4
DVI-I input Standard 29 pole DVI-I connectors for input connections
accepting analog and digital signals.
5
S/PDIF input RCA jack connector for S/PDIF digital audio signal.
6
Analog audio
input
Double RCA jack connector for unbalanced, analog stereo
audio input signal (left and right channels).
7
Outputs UMX4x4-Pro2 has 4 output ports. Each port has a video,
an unbalanced analog stereo audio, and a digital audio
output.
8
DVI-D output Standard 29 pole DVI connectors for outputs - only digital
pins are connected.
9
S/PDIF output RCA jack connector for S/PDIF digital audio signal.
Embedded audio is still present on the DVI-D outputs.
q
Analog audio
output
Double RCA jack connector for unbalanced, analog stereo
audio output signal (left and right channels).
w
Reset button Reboots the matrix (the same as disconnecting from the
power source and reconnecting again).
e
Ethernet port Standard RJ45 connector. This port can be connected to a
computer directly or to LAN via switch or router.
r
RS-232 port 9 pole D-sub female connector for standard RS-232 port.
CONTROL LOCK
If the button illuminates in red the switching- and function buttons are disabled.
Press and hold the Control lock button for three seconds to toggle the state.
 When the front panel buttons are locked, remote control (RS-232, USB,
Ethernet) is still available.
LCD menu - navigation
Front panel LCD has 2 lines and 16 characters in each line. The name of the menu item is
always displayed in the rst line.
Signal layers
Video and audio signals are in different layers. It means video and audio signals can be
switched separately or together. At least a layer is selected all the time. Therefore, the currently
selected layer buttons are illuminated. To toggle between the layers’ on and off state press
the VIDEO and/or the AUDIO signal layer buttons. Before every operation which effects input
and output signals (e.g. switching, muting, locking, etc.) the desired layer should be selected.
 (up) toggle between menu items
 (down) toggle between menu items
 (left) move the cursor or step back to previous menu
 (right) move the cursor
ENTER execute changes or enter a submenu
Network settings on the front panel
Setting a dynamic IP address
1. Navigate to the IP settings item and press the
enter button.
2. Use the up and down buttons to toggle between
the options; set to Enabled.
3. Press the enter button to save changes.
4. Navigate to the Save & Exit item with the left and right buttons, then press the enter
button.
Setting a static IP address
1. Disable the DHCP setting as described above.
2. Use the left and right buttons to select the octet;
change the value by the up and down buttons.
3. To apply the settings press the enter button.
4. Navigate to the Save & Exit item with the left and
right buttons, then press the enter button.
 New IP settings can be applied while an active connection is alive on the Ethernet port but
in this case, the active connection will be closed automatically. Establish the connection again
to reconnect the Ethernet port.
IP ADDR fixIP
192.168.000.105
IP ADDR DHCP
CONTROL
LOCK
Safety and
warranty
info
Quick
Start
Guide
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AUTO
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AUTO
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Port diagram Factory default settings
1. Navigate to Factory reset item in the front panel LCD menu and press the enter.
2. Select the desired option: IP reset, IO card reset, EDID reset or HDCP key reset and
press the Enter button.
 The ‘IO card reset’ option requires to reboot the matrix to apply changes.
IP address (static) 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
Static gateway 0.0.0.0
DHCP Disabled
TCP/IP port no. 10001
RS-232 port setting 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
Crosspoint setting All video outputs connected to Input1
All audio outputs connected to Input1
Emulated EDID Static F49 at all inputs
Input port video source (analog/digital) Auto
Input port audio source Auto (HDMI / SPDIF / Analog)
Input port HDCP setting Enabled
Analog audio gain (input port) 0 dB
Video output port mode Auto (DVI or HDMI)
Output port HDCP setting Auto
Analog audio volume (output port) 0 dBV
Remote operation
UMX4x4-Pro2 can be controlled through various interfaces remotely. That makes it possible
to use functions that are not accessible via the front panel. Also, this helps system integrators
and operators to control multiple devices in a big system through a single user interface.
Control interfaces
Users can connect to the matrix through Ethernet (TCP/IP), or Serial port (RS-232). After
establishing the connection, generally, there is no difference between the connection types.
 Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router with a UTP patch cable. If
connecting to a computer directly, a crosslink UTP cable has to be used!
Multiple simultaneous connections
Ethernet and Serial connections can be used at the same time. However, only one connection
can be used with the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) via the Ethernet port.
Control protocols
Matrix routers can be controlled with multiple control protocols. Lightware routers have a
special protocol, but to interoperate with third-party devices, a secondary protocol is also
provided. For detailed information about control protocol, read the User’s manual of the device.
User interface Ethernet port RS-232 port
Lightware Device Controller  
Built-in website 
Third party control system  
Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer using the Lightware Device
Controller software. The application is available at www.lightware.eu
(Support / Downloads section), install it on a Windows PC or a Mac OS X
and connect to the device. The following ways are available to connect to
the device directly.
Local RS-232 port
Connect a serial cable between the matrix and the computer and start the LDC. Press the
Query button of the connected COM port to list the device, select it and press Connect. See
the Factory default settings table for the RS-232 port parameters. The Baud rate of the local
RS-232 port can be changed via the front panel menu. Navigate to RS232 baudrate.. menu.
The following parameters can be set: Baud rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits and Parity.
LAN port
Connect the supplied LAN crosslink cable between the matrix and the computer for direct
connection or connect to an Ethernet by a LAN patch cable. The default network parameters
are listed in the table of the Factory default settings.
Web control – Using the built-in website
Lightware matrices have a built-in web page, which can be accessed over TCP/IP protocol
and offers you full control over all settings even if you don’t have the opportunity to install new
programs. The router’s built-in website is compatible with most widely spread browsers and
requires no additional software components. To access the web page just run your preferred
web browser and type the IP address of the router as a URL. The computer and the router
have to be in the same subnet.
 The IP address of the device is displayed on the LCD. If you do not have the chance to
access the front panel, the only way to nd out the router’s IP address (if it is not known) is
to search for devices with the Lightware Device Controller software. If this is not possible for
some reason, the IP address can be reset to factory default with the front panel buttons.
 Only one opened web page is allowed simultaneously.
Establishing the connection
1. Connect the matrix switcher and the computer either via :
Ethernet, with LAN patch cable (to a Hub, Switch or Router), or
Ethernet, with LAN cross cable (directly to Computer).
 If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections (e.g. Wi-Fi and LAN connections
are used simultaneously) you will have to know the IP address for the one that is used for
controlling the matrix.
2. Change to the desired IP settings if it is needed.
3. Check the IP address of the matrix on the front panel LCD.
4. Type the IP address to the address bar of the web browser. After a few seconds, the
control menu appears. The current state of the crosspoint switch is displayed.
Specications
Power
Power source ................................................. 100-240 V AC; 50~60 Hz; (max. 0.4 - 0.2 A)
Power adaptor ......................................................................................................... Internal
Power consumption ................................................................... max 40 W (137 BTU/hour)
Enclosure
Material ............................................................................................................... 1 mm steel
Dimensions in mm .............................................................. 446 (482*)W x 302**D x 44.4H
Dimensions in inch ............................................................. 17.6 (19.0*)W x 11.9D x 1.75H
Net Weight ................................................................................................................ 4600 g
* with rack mounting ears
** excluding connectors
Control
Serial port connector ........................................................... DE-9F (9 pole D-SUB female)
Baud rate .................................................... 9600 - 115200 Baud, 8 bit, 1stop bit, no parity
Ethernet port connector .................................................................. RJ45 female connector
Video inputs
DVI connector .................................................................. 29 pole, DVI-I, digital and analog
Input cable equalization ............................................................. Yes, digital only, max 20 m
EDID emulation ............................................................................... Yes, analog and digital
Video outputs
DVI connector ............................................................................. 29 pole, DVI-I, digital only
+5V output current ........................................................... 500 mA continuous on each port
Analog audio ports
Signal type ................................................................................ analog stereo, unbalanced
Connector type .................................................................. RCA (for left and right channel)
Digital video signal
Signal standard ........................ DVI and HDMI standard which supports embedded audio
Color format .......................................................... RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, xvYCC digital video
Color space conversion ........................................................ Yes, always from any to RGB
Maximum data rates ............................................. 6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps /TMDS channel)
Maximum pixel clock ............................................................................................. 225 MHz
Video delay .............................................................................................................. 0 frame
Resolutions ................................................. all between 640x480 and 2048x1080@60 Hz
HDTV resolutions ................................................................................. 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Reclocking ................................................................................. Pixel Accurate Reclocking
EDID Support ...................................... Advanced EDID management (analog and digital)
EDID Emulation ......................................... Yes, 75 factory preset, 50 user programmable
HDCP compliant ............................................................................................................. Yes
Typical application
4 x
Unbalanced
analog audio out
Unbalanced
analog audio in
De-
embedder
Digital video crosspoint
2/1 video switch
3/1 audio switch
DVI-I/HDMI in
VGA/YUV in
DVI-D/
Digital video in
Embedder
Analog video in A/D
converter
A/D
converter
Digital audio crosspoint
Stereo D/A
converter
Digital video out
HDMI out
4 x 4 x
4 x
S/PDIF in
Left in
Right in
Digital audio in S/PDIF out
Left out
Right out
Digital audio out
UMX4x4-Pro2
PC
Laptop
DVI
audio
(S/PDIF)
VGA
audio DVI-HDMI
Professional
media player
Cisco codec
DVI
audio
DVI
audio
Local monitor
Projector
DVIDVI-HDMI
HDMI
audio
7.1 Channel
surround
HDTV