Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A User manual

Quick Start Guide
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
Further information
The document is valid with the following rmware version: 1.0.0
The product brief and further information are available on www.lightware.eu.
See the Downloads section on the website of the product.
Contact us
[email protected]
[phone]
[email protected]
[phone]
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
Doc. ver.: 1.0
19200034
Safety and
warranty
info
Quick
Start
Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6
Power
Adaptor
Touch panel Local sink
Laptop
HDMI
Transmitter Compatible
receiver or
input board
Optical cable
HDMIRS-232
1
2
3
54
INPUT OUTPUT
HDMI
RS-232
Analog
OPT
audio
HDMI
RS-232
Analog
audio
+ Local USB
+ Local HDMI out
Important safety instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before you start using the device.
Introduction
Thank You for choosing Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-TX200 series transmitter. The product is a
multi-mode single ber extender with bi-directional RS-232 extension. The device transmits
HDMI digital video signals up to 4K resolution, 3D- and HDCP compliant and is able to embed
analog audio from 3.5mm jack or 5-pole Phoenix type ports.
Box contents
Transmitter unit 5V DC adaptor with
interchangeable plugs
Phoenix Combicon 3-pole
connector
Phoenix Combicon 5-pole
connector
Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
Rear view
Front view
4
Audio1 input 3.5 mm Jack connector for asymmetric analog audio input
signal.
5
Reset button Pushing the button reboots the unit.
6
Audio select
button
Button for switching between audio sources.
7
Audio2 status
LED
LED gives feedback about actual connection status of
Audio2 input port (on the rear side of device).
8
Show me button Special functions are available with this button (switch to
bootload mode, restore factory default settings).
1
HDCP status LED LED shows the actual HDCP status of the video source.
2
USB port USB interface for rmware upgrade and LDC connection.
3
HDMI input Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI source and
the transmitter unit.
1
SC ber output Connect a multi-mode single ber optical cable between the
receiver and the transmitter.
2
Audio2 input 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
3
HDMI output Connect an HDMI cable between the transmitter and the
display device.
4
Status LEDs LEDs give feedback about actual status of unit and
connection signals.
5
RS-232 3-pole Phoenix connector for serial communication.
6
DC 5V input Connect the output of the supplied 5V DC power adaptor.
Front panel LEDs
Video sources
ON: video source is active.
BLINKING: video source is connected but no signal is detected.
Audio sources
OFF: audio source is not selected.
BLINKING: audio source is selected but no signal is detected (digital inputs only).
ON: (with short pause): audio source is selected and the port is active but not embedded
to the output video stream (DVI output mode).
ON: (continuously): audio source is selected, the port is active and the audio is embedded
to the output video stream (HDMI output mode).

A port is active if there is a valid signal on it.
HDCP LED
OFF: video output signal is not encrypted with HDCP.
ON: video output signal is encrypted with HDCP.
USB LED
OFF: USB is disconnected.
ON (yellow): connection is established between the transmitter and the computer.
Rear panel LEDs
LIVE
OFF: device is not powered.
BLINKING (green): device is powered and operational.
BLINKING (red): alert detected.
BLINKING (yellow, fast): rmware upgrade mode, device is in bootload mode.
ON (yellow): device is powered but no operation.
LASER ACTIVE
ON (red): laser transmission is enabled.
FIBER LINK
OFF: no ber link between transmitter and receiver.
ON: ber link is established.
RS-232 (for HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK only)
OFF: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Pass-through mode.
ON: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Control mode.
Connecting steps
1
Connect the transmitter and the receiver by a multimode optical cable via the SC
ber connectors.
2
Connect the desired source(s) to the input port(s) of the transmitter.
3
Optionally for RS-232 extension: connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. touch
panel) to the RS-232 port.
4
Optionally connect a local sink to the HDMI output port.
5
Firstly connect the power adaptor to the DC input on the transmitter, then to the
AC power socket.
Mounting
To mount the transmitter Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There
are two kinds of mounting kits with similar xing method. The transmitters have two mounting
holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the
accessory.
Locking DC plug
Twist 90° clockwise to lock.
The Under-desk double mounting kit makes easy to mount a single device on any at surface,
e.g. furniture. 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 on the shelf. To order
mounting accessories please contact [email protected].

The transmitter is half-rack sized.
Under-desk double mounting kit
Part no: 5240 0276
1U high rack shelf
Part no: 5240 0935
Optical extender concept
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX200 series have a multi-mode single ber output interface which is able to
transmit different type of signals at the same time. On the input side video interface (HDMI),
analog audio ports (jack and Phoenix) and RS-232 signal can be attached to the device.
These ports can be transmitted together via the ber optical link. Besides that a local USB,
and local HDMI out ports are present.
Compatible devices
The transmitter is compatible with the following receivers and input boards:
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
MX modular frames with MX-DVI-OPT-IB and MX-HDMI-OPT-IB cards

Rear view illustration belongs to the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model, TX210A is slightly
different on the status LEDs.

Laptop Projector
5V DC
Power
adaptor
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
PIN: 2.1mm
RS-232
TXRX
LIVE
LASERACTIVE
FIBERLINK
RS-232
12V 1A DC
HDMI OUT
SC MM
LASERAPERTURE
OUTPUT
6 AUDIO2 IN
A
A
AA
HID
A
O<= mW
CLASSIFIEDB
A
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
Power amplifier
5V DC
Power
adaptor
HDMI
HDMI
RS-232
Analog audio
USB
Single fiber multimode
optical cable up to 2500m
Single fiber multimode
optical cable up to 2500m
5V DC
Power
adaptor
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
PC
PIN: 2.1mm
RS-232
TXRX
LIVE
LASERACTIVE
FIBERLINK
RS-232
12V 1A DC
HDMI OUT
SC MM
LASERAPERTURE
OUTPUT
6 AUDIO2 IN
HHDDMMII--33DD--OOPPTT--TTXX221100RRAAKK
RS-232
A
A
AA
HID
A
O<= mW
CLASSIFIEDB
A
HDMI
USB
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
Power amplifier
HDMI
RS-232
Analog audio
USB
USB
5V DC
Power
adaptor
Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer through the USB or RS-232
ports using Lightware Device Controller. Please download the application
from www.lightware.eu, install on a Windows PC or a Mac OS X and connect
to the device.
Restore factory default settings
1. Keep the Show me button pressed for 10 seconds, the LEDs start to blink faster.
2. Release the button, then press it 3 times quickly; factory default settings are restored:
Crosspoint setting (Video/Audio) HDMI input
SC laser output Enabled
Emulated EDID Dynamic
RS-232 mode Passthrough
RS-232 control protocol LW2
RS-232 port setting 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
Typical application
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
Typical application
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
Model comparison
Optical interface
Serial communication USB KVM
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A CT -
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK CT / PT Yes *
CT = Control mode, PT = Pass-through mode
* USB KVM function is under development, it will be added by rmware upgrade.

AV signal is always transmitted on ber optical interface.
Fiber optical output settings
ON: high-speed (AV signal) and low-speed (serial) communication are transmitted.
STANDBY: only low-speed (serial) communication is transmitted.
Firmware upgrade
Lightware Device Updater (LDU) is an easy and comfortable way to keep
your device up-to-date. Steps of rmware upgrading are the following:
1. Download and install LDU software from the company’s website
www.lightware.eu.
2. Get the latest rmware package from Lightware Support ([email protected]).
3. Establish the connection between the extender and the computer with a mini-USB cable.
4. Start LDU software and select the Extender mode.
5. Load the new rmware le.
6. Please read the Instructions related this model.
7. Select your upgradeable device.
8. Review the list of selected devices. Please check “Factory reset” option to be disabled
to avoid settings loss. If you want to set all settings to default values, enable this option.
9. Start rmware upgrading.
10. Please wait until it is completed and device rebooted.
11. Ready.
 In certain cases new rmware version requires a factory reset to apply all new
features in the device. In this case “Factory reset” option is enabled by default and not
changeable by the user.
Maximum cable extension distances
OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4
(62.5/125) (50/125) (50/125) (50/125)
1080p@60Hz 24 bpp 250 m 600 m 1200 m 2500 m
1080p@60Hz 36 bpp 150 m 400 m 800 m 1300 m
4096x2048@30Hz 24 bpp Not supported 350 m 700 m 1100 m