Lightware SW4-OPT-TX240RAK User manual

Quick Start Guide
SW4-OPT-TX240RAK
Further information
The document is valid with the following rmware version: 1.1.0
The product brief and further information are available at www.lightware.com.
See the Downloads section on the website of the product.
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SW4-OPT-TX240RAK
transmitter
Power
adaptor
Touch
panel
Power
DP
OPTM
Local
monitor
HDMIDVI-D
RS-232
LAN
Ethernet PC
Relay
box
  

Media
player
Blu-ray player
MacBook
Audio
GPIO USB
Compatible
receiver
MP3
player
PC
HDMI Audio
:
:
1 4 5
3
2
USB
Autoselect
SHOW
ME
AUDIO
SELECT
VIDEO
SELECT
VIDEO VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO
AUDIO
HDCP AUDIO1
DPIN DVI-DIN
RST
AUDIO2
AUDIO1IN
HDMI2INHDMI1IN
123 4 5 6 78 9 q we
1 2 3
4
5 6
7 8
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
DP HDMI1 DVI-D Autoselect
HDMI2
Important Safety Instructions
Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it
available for future reference.
 The transmitter is a Class 3R laser product. Caution! Invisible Class 3R laser
radiation! Avoid exposure to the beam!
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware SW4-OPT-TX240RAK transmitter. The product is a multi-
mode single ber extender with bidirectional RS-232 extension. The device transmits DP /
HDMI / DVI digital video signals up to 4K resolution, 3D and HDCP compliant and is able to
embed analog audio from 3.5mm TRS (Jack) or 5-pole balanced Phoenix type ports. The
transmitter is built with USB KVM function. The device features Pixel Accurate Reclocking,
a Lightware technology to eliminate jitter and skew generated by low quality sources and
multiple daisy-chained devices.
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
Phoenix Combicon 8-pole
connector
Rear View
Front View
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
Ethernet RJ45 connector to remote control the transmitter via LAN
network.
5
Status LEDs LEDs give feedback about actual status of unit and
connection signals.
6
GPIO 8-pole Phoenix connector for congurable general purpose
input/output ports.
7
RS-232 3-pole Phoenix connector for serial communication.
8
5V DC input Connect the output of the supplied 5V DC power adaptor.
Rear Panel LEDs
LIVE
OFF: device is not powered.
BLINKING (green): device is powered and operational.
BLINKING (red): alert detected.
BLINKING (yellow): 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
OFF: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Pass-through mode.
BLINKING: Command injection mode is active.
ON: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Control mode.
Connecting Steps
Mounting
To mount the transmitter Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There
are two kinds of mounting kits with similar xing method. The transmitter has two mounting
holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the
accessory.
The Under-desk double mounting kit makes it 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 1U high rack shelf
Front Panel LEDs
Video Source LEDs
OFF: video source is not selected.
BLINKING: video source is selected but no signal is detected.
ON: video source is selected and active.
Audio Source LEDs
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).

When Autoselect is enabled and video signal is not present at all, video LEDs blink.
HDCP LED
OFF: video output signal is not encrypted with HDCP.
ON: video output signal is encrypted with HDCP.
Autoselect LED
OFF: Autoselect is disabled.
BLINKING: Autoselect function is enabled, searching for signal (the video input LEDs are
also blinking).
ON: Autoselect function is enabled, the active video signal is found (the selected video
input’s LED is also ON).
OPTM
Connect the transmitter and the compatible receiver or matrix input board
using a multimode single ber optical cable.
HDMI
DVI-D
DP
Connect the source(s) (e.g. a MacBook / Blu-ray player / PC) to the input
port(s) of the transmitter by a DP / DVI-D / HDMI cable(s).
Audio
Optionally connect an asymmetric audio device with unbalanced audio signal
(e.g. an MP3 player) to the 2.5” TRS (jack) audio input port.
Audio
Optionally connect a symmetric audio device with balanced audio signal (e.g.
a professional media player) to the 5-pole Phoenix audio input port.
HDMI
Connect the local sink device (e.g. a monitor) to the HDMI output port by an
HDMI cable.
USB
Optionally for USB HID extension: connect the transmitter to the computer by the
USB mini B-type cable.
RS-232
Optionally for RS-232 control: connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. a touch
panel) to the RS-232 port.
LAN
Optionally connect the switcher to a LAN network in order to control the device.
GPIO
Optionally connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. relay box) to the GPIO port.
Power
Connect the power adaptor to the DC input on the transmitter rst, then to the
AC power socket.
Video/Audio Input Selection
Desired video/audio input can be selected by the VIDEO / AUDIO SELECT buttons on the
front panel. The selection order of the video inputs is the following:
Front Panel Button Functions
Video input switching: Press the VIDEO SELECT button.
Audio input switching: Press the AUDIO SELECT button.
Lock/unlock buttons: Press the AUDIO SELECT and the SHOW ME buttons together.
USB LED
OFF: USB is disconnected or there is no USB data transfer over the port.
ON (green): USB KVM: composite mode is active.
ON (yellow): USB KVM: transparent mode is active.
1
HDCP status
LED
LED shows the actual HDCP status of the video output.
2
USB port USB interface for USB KVM function, rmware upgrade, and
LDC software control purposes.
3
DisplayPort
input
Connect a DisplayPort cable between the DisplayPort source
and the transmitter unit.
4
HDMI input
ports
Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI source and the
transmitter unit.
5
DVI-D input DVI-I connector for HDMI or DVI-D signal.
6
Audio1 input 3.5mm Jack connector for unbalanced analog audio input signal.
7
Video select Button for switching between video sources.
8
Autoselect
status LED
LED gives feedback about the actual status of the video
autoselect function.
9
Reset button Pushing the button reboots the unit.
q
Audio select
button
Button for switching between audio sources.
w
Audio2
status LED
LED gives feedback about actual connection status of Audio2
input port (on the rear side of device)
e
Show Me
button
Special functions are available with this button (bootload mode,
DHCP, restore factory default settings).

Audio Cable Wiring Guide
SW4-OPT-TX240RAK transmitter is built with 5-pole Phoenix input connector. See below a
few example of the most common assembling cases.
From balanced output to balanced input
2x6.3 (1/4”) TRS - Phoenix
From balanced output to balanced input
2xXLR - Phoenix
2
3
2
3
AUDIO Input
From unbalanced output to balanced input
3.5 (1/8”) TRS - Phoenix
From unbalanced output to balanced input
2xRCA - Phoenix
Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission
SW4-OPT-TX240RAK supplied with 3-pole Phoenix connector. See the examples of
connecting to a DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) or a DTE (Data Terminal
Equipment) type device:
Lightware device and a DCE
D-SUB 9 - Phoenix
Lightware device and a DTE
D-SUB 9 - Phoenix
TX RX
1
6
9
5
2: TX data transmit
3: RX data receive
5: Ground
TX RX
1
69
5
2: TX data receive
3: RX data transmit
5: Ground
For more information about the cable wiring see the user’s manual of the device or
Cable Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.com/support/guides-and-white-papers.
8CHOUTPUT BOARD FOR HDMI WITH 3D AND ANALOGAUDIO
MX-HDMI-3D-OB-A
OUT1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT6 OUT 7 OUT8
MX-HDMI-OPT-OB-SCOUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT 5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT 8
8CHOPTICAL OUTPUT BOARD
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLEFIBER
L.A
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLE
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLEPRESENT
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SIGNALPRESENT
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLEPRESENT
INPUT1 INPUT8
INPUT7
INPUT6
INPUT5
INPUT4
INPUT3
INPUT2
HDCP
HDMI
SCDT
+5V
HDCP
HDMI
SCDT
+5V
MX-HDMI-OPT-IB-SC IN1 IN2 IN3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 5 IN6
8CHOPTICAL INPUT BOARD
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLEFIBER
L.A
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLE
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLEPRESENT
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SIGNALPRESENT
LASERACTIVE
HDCP
HDMI
SINGLEPRESENT
MX-FR17
PC
PC
PIN:2.1mm
RS-232
TXRX
LIVE
LASERACTIVE
FIBERLINK
RS-232
12V1ADC
HDMIOUT
SCMM
LASERAPERTURE
OUTPUT
GPIO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6AUDIO2 IN
Monitor
Projector
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
Laptop
Tablet
Media player
Audio amplifier
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
DisplayPort
RS-232
Single fiber multimode
optical cable up to 2500m
Single fiber multimode
optical cable up to 2500m
5V DC
Power
adaptor
5V DC
Power
adaptor
Wireless
receiver
Analog
audio
Analog
audio
SW4-OPT-
TX240RAK
HDMI 1 in
DP in
HDMI 2 in
DVI-D in
Analog
audio in 1
Analog
audio in 2
Analog audio
Digital audio/video
Digital audio/video
Analog audio Digital audio
A/D converter
Digital audio
4:1 digital
A/V switch
Digital
audio
Digital
video
HDMI out
A/D converter
Embedder
3:1 digital
audio switch
Digital
audio
Fiber optical
out
USB
HDMI splitter
Digital audio/video
Digital audio/video
De-embedder
Digital audio
and
video
Processor
USB control / USB KVM
Ethernet
RS-232
GPIO
Ethernet,
RS-232,
and USB
INPUT OUTPUT
DP / HDMI / DVI-D
Analog audio
RS-232
USB
OPT
HDMI / DVI-D
Analog audio
RS-232
USB
+ Local HDMI output
+ Local USB
+ Ethernet
+ GPIO
:
:
1 4 5
3
2
USB
Autoselect
SHOW
ME
AUDIO
SELECT
VIDEO
SELECT
VIDEO VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO
AUDIO
HDCP AUDIO1
DPIN DVI-DIN
RST
AUDIO2
AUDIO1IN
HDMI2INHDMI1IN
From balanced output to balanced input
2x6.3 (1/4”) TS - Phoenix
From balanced output to unbalanced input
Phoenix - 3.5 (1/8”) TRS
For more information about audio cable wiring see the user’s manual of the device or the
Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.com.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GPIO - General Purpose Input/Output Ports
The device has seven GPIO pins which operate at TTL digital signal levels and can be set to
high or low level (Push-Pull). The direction of the pins can be input or output (adjustable). The
signal levels are the following:
Input voltage (V) Output voltage (V) Max. current (mA)
Logical low level 0 - 0.8 0 - 0.5 30
Logical high level 2 -5 4.5 - 5 18
GPIO connector and plug pin assignment
Pin nr. Signal
1
Congurable
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ground

The total available current of the controller is 180 mA.
Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer through the Ethernet port
using Lightware Device Controller. Please download the application from
www.lightware.com, install on a Windows PC or a macOS and connect to the
device via the Ethernet port.

The IP address of the unit is static (default): 192.168.0.100., DHCP is disabled.
Set Dynamic IP Address
1. Keep the Show Me button pressed for 5 seconds; all front panel LEDs start to blink.
2. Release the button, then press it 3 times quickly. DHCP is now enabled.
Fiber Optical Output Settings
ON: high-speed (AV signal) and low-speed (serial, USB) communication are transmitted.
STANDBY: only low-speed (serial, USB) communication is transmitted.
Restore Factory Default Settings
1. Keep the Show Me button pressed for 10 seconds; after 5 seconds front panel LEDs
start to blink but keep the buttons pressed; the LEDs start to blink faster 5 seconds later.
2. Release the button, then press it 3 times quickly; factory default settings are restored:
IP address (static) 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Static gateway 192.168.0.1
DHCP Disabled
TCP/IP port nr. LW2 / LW3 10001 / 6107
Crosspoint setting (Video/Audio) DisplayPort input
Autoselect (Video/Audio) Disabled
SC laser output Enabled
Emulated EDID Dynamic
RS-232 mode Pass-through
RS-232 control protocol LW2
RS-232 port setting 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
Command injection port (local / link) 8001 / 8002
GPIO output level High
GPIO direction Input
Port Diagram
Typical Application
Integrated system diagram
Maximum Fiber 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
Optical Extender Concept
SW4-OPT-TX240RAK has a multi-mode single ber output interface which is able to transmit
different type of signals at the same time. The device accepts digital video (DP, HDMI, and
DVI-D) and analog audio sources (Jack and 5-pole Phoenix). The unit can be controlled over
LAN, RS-232 (3-pole Phoenix), and USB interfaces, and is able to control third-party devices
using the built-in GPIO ports. Besides of these the transmitter also has USB KVM function.

One audio signal (original embedded or analog) and one video signal can be transmitted
via the optical output at the same time.
Compatible Devices
The transmitter is compatible with the following receivers and input boards:
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver;
MX modular frames with MX-DVI-OPT-IB and MX-HDMI-OPT-IB cards.
USB KVM Function
SW4-OPT-TX240RAK transmitter supports HID-compliant (Human Interface
Device) devices to transmit USB signal between the source and sink devices.
The transmitter connects to the controlled device (e.g. PC) and the controlling devices (e.g.
computer mouse, keyboard, touch panel) are connected to the receiver. USB KVM function
can be used in two different modes: Transparent and Composite mode.
Transparent mode Composite mode
Device support Supports all HID-compliant
devices.
Supports the following HID-
compliant devices: computer
mouse, keyboard built with up to
107 keys with or without specic
multimedia keys.
Driver software Driver for all connected USB
devices has to be installed on
the controlled computer.
No driver is needed for the
connected devices.
Locking DC Plug
Twist 90° clockwise to lock.