DA2DVI-DL User`s manual
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3. Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller Lightware Lightware Device Controller 4 Lightware Install System v1 0 3b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Installation Complete Setup was completed successfully IGHTWARE Completed Extract qwindows dll 100 Output folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Vightware Device Controller platforms Output folder C ProgramData Microsoft Windows Start Menu Programs Lightware Create shortcut C ProgramData MicrosoftlWindows Start MenulPrograms Lightwar Create shortcut C ProgramData MicrosoftWindows Start MenulPrograms Lightwar Output folder Users Public Desktop Create shortcut Users Public Desktop Lightware Device Controller ink Output folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller Created uninstaller C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller un Completed Lightware Install System v1 0 3b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Bak Cancel Step 8 If the installation is complete click Finish Uncheck the box if the running of the LDC will be delayed Section 5 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller 17 33 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 2 LDC Upgrade Step 1 Start the application The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on the Lightware websi
4. bacs vulc pw Output CONNECTION a 29 pole DVI I digital only TR FOV 85216 24001 500 Digital video signal Data rate all between 25 Mbps and 2 25 Gbps TMDS channel secte Etappe butt 1x TMDS Clock 6x TMDS Colors Resolutions all between 640x480 and 1920 1200 960 2 or 2048x1080 60Hz CCOIOP debili E maximum 36 bits 12 bit color Color TONNE RET RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 HIOT V TESOUION Sern a A aa 720p 1080i 1080p ADMI T 3a audio compatible Yes Rm visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 1 Mechanical drawings Dimensions are in mm Front view Bottom view Universal EDID Detailed Timings 1920x1200 60 U Made in EU Hungary LU a 51 2 67 6 Side view PIN 2 35mm LEARN EDID STATUS EDID N
5. 415 1364x 768 Q9 50 0 Hz 41 1920x1080 Q 2499 Hz 416 1364 768 59 93 Hz 442 1920x1080 930 0 Hz 417 1364 768 74 98 Hz 43 1920 1080 9500 Hz 418 1280 1024 9500 Hz 44 1920x1080 49 99 Hz 419 1280 1024 Q 60 1 Hz 45 1920x1080 960 0 Hz 920 1280 1024 9751 Hz 446 2048 1080 949 99Hz 421 1366x1024 59 99 Hz 447 2048 1080 50 0 Hz 22 1400x1050 Q 49 99 Hz 448 2048 1080 959 99Hz 423 1400 1050 959 99 Hz 49 UniversalEDID 424 1400x1050 Q 75 0 Hz 50 2560x1600 9 59 85 2 425 1680x1050 59 99 Hz Table 4 2 Factory preset EDID list HDMI compliant factory presets Various embedded audio formats YCbCr422 YCbCr444 color spaces and deep color compatibility are enabled by the CEA extension 4 4 Switching the EDID Info Info Info Use a flat head screwdriver that fits into the actuator Avoid the use of keys coins knives and other sharp objects because they might cause permanent damage to the rotary switches Step 1 Use a screwdriver to change the EDID ADDRESS by the rotary switches on the front panel of the DA2DVI DL ADR E 49 49 Figure 4 1 Location 17 is selected by the rotary switches Step 2 After either one of the rotary switches has been rotated the unit waits approximately two seconds before the selected EDID becomes active
6. going to appear a few seconds in section USB devices The device ghtware type and the serial number are displayed automatically Ughtware Device Controller 77777 17 E S Device Discovery x Ethernet devices discovered Select Ethernet interface All interfaces Serial number 09440110 Ethernet devices fix IP Serial devices Click on the QUERY button to get Device Name and Serial number COM port Serial number query COM4 OM3 USB devices Name Serial number DA2DV DL Quit Terminal Figure 5 1 USB connection Select the device and click on the Connect button 5 4 VO Parameters menu This menu displays the current state of the device The input port of the device is on the right top the output ports are on the right bottom side Input port is displayed as default Lightware Device Controller 220006 7 1 52 x Vo Parameters 77 ERE Properties of input port 1 Port status Settings Terminal Figure 5 2 DA2DVI DL Parameters menu Device Controller CA atian im 1 9 1 21 1 2 UI wes 4 7 7 PPS snos 1 my la b n rAMA 1 Mant rr s D An 1 oO tware control
7. P 5 a 5 9 oO zg amp HPD 5V1A EDID ADDRESS SRC 45V DVI DL INPUT 100 4 LI U 1 DA2DVI DL 2 Output Dual Link DVI Distribution Amplifier thread Rear view DVI DL OUTPUT2 CONTROL DVI DL OUTPUT1 Top view Li LicHTWARE DA2DVI DL MEM Resolution MEM Resolution 01 640 480060 26 1600 1200 50 02 640 480 075 27 1600x1200 60 03 848 480 60 28 1920 1200 60 04 800 600 50 29 1920 1200 50 05 800 600 60 30 4801 59 94 06 800 600 75 31 640 480 959 4 07 1024x768 50 32 720x480p 59 94 08 1024 768 60 33 5761 50 09 1024 768 75 34 720 576 50 10 1152 864 75 35 1280 720 50 11 1280 768 50 36 1280 720 60 12 1280x768 60 37 1920x1080i 1950 13 1280x768 75 38 1920 1080 2 50 m 14 1360 768 60 39 1920 10801 960 45 1364 768 50 40 1920 1080 24 16 1364 768 60 41 1920x1080p 25 17 1364x768 75 42 1920 1080 30 18 1280x1024 50 43 1920 1080 10250 19 1280 1024060 44 1920 1080 20050 20 1280 1024075 45 1920x1080p 60 21 1366x1024 60 46 2048 1080 1 50 22 1400 1050 50 47 2048 1080 2050 23 1400x1050 60 48 2048 1080 060 24 1400 1050 75 49 UNIVE
8. Step 3 Check the state of the device EDID status Y illuminated green The selected EDID is valid EDID status N illuminated red The selected EDID memory is invalid wrong address empty user memory The address 00 has a special function If a monitor is connected to OUTPUT 1 then its EDID is copied to the DVI DL INPUT connector If no monitor is connected to the OUTPUT 1 then the EDID transmitted to the INPUT connector is the EDID of the last recognized monitor If an invalid EDID is selected DA2DVI DL does NOT give HOT PLUG signal to the source connected to DVI DL INPUT After every EDID change DA2DVI DL toggles the HOT PLUG signal for approximately 2 seconds Some graphics cards or DVD players do not sense the HOT PLUG signal and even if EDID has been changed the set resolution is not affected In this case the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again 4 5 Learning the EDID Info The factory preset EDIDs cannot be changed by the user Only addresses from 51 to 479 are user programmable Step 1 After connecting the sink device to DVI DL OUTPUT 1 use a screwdriver to select a user programmable memory address EDIDs are stored in multiple programmable non volatile memories If the red EDID STATUS LED is illuminated then the memory slot is empty and ready to be programmed If the green is illuminated the memory was already used before but still available for reprogramming Step 2 Push th
9. The input has Dual Link disable option which ensures Single Link compatibility Devices supporting Dual Link output can confuse Single Link inputs disabling the Dual Link TMDS channel distribution solves this problem For more information see section 5 4 on page 79 Cable length at inputs DA2DVI DL has no built in cable equalization circuit Be sure to use no longer than 5m cable If there is more distance needs to be covered please use one of our cable extender solutions for example the Lightware DVIDL Extender visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 3 2 DC 5V connection The device has a locking DC connector to establish robust and safe power connection After plugging it in turn the plug clockwise as you can see in the picture below Figure 2 2 Locking DC connector Do not forget to turn the connector counterclockwise before trying to disconnect the power adaptor Warranty void if damage occurs due to use of a different power source Always use the supplied 5V power adaptor or Lightware s rack mountable power supply 2 4 Mounting options DA2DVI DL can be mounted several ways depending on the application Rack shelf mounting Step 1 Turn the unit upside down Step 2 Put the rack shelf upside down on the unit and position it to get the mounting holes aligned Step 3 Fasten the unit on the rack shelf with the provided screws Step 4 Mount the rack shelf in the rack Under desk mounting kit double The UD
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11. Using Li antware Device Lontiroiliel rage 9 33 ww visual engineering IGHTWARE Info Press the button of the input output port button to see the port settings EB Lghtware Device Controller 4 24 DA2DVI DL 12345678 Properties of output port 1 Port status Pre emphasis Mode Figure 5 3 Output port properties Output pre emphasis and Dual Link disable options can be selectable by the buttons Output pre emphasis and Dual Link disable options are not available in hardware version SCH 1 0 1 0 5 5 EDID menu Info Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by clicking on the EDID menu This view is divided in two panels Left panel contains the Source EDIDs right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated The list can be scrolled by mouse wheel or by grabbing and moving up and down When the user enters the menu for the first time the software starts to download the whole EDID list from the device It may take a few seconds 5 5 1 Sources and Destinations After the list is downloaded current status is shown The EDID memory consists of four parts Factory EDID list shows the factory preprogrammed EDID information on the F01 F50 memory locations These locations can be reached by selecting 01 50 on the rotary switches User memory shows the user programmable custom EDID information on the U01 U29 memory locations These locations can
12. bates 32 20 TMDS Datas 5 18 21 7617 14 5V Power 22 TMDS Clock Shield 7 15 GND for 6 28 TMDS re nc 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock eaj nc s 0 Table 2 1 DVI I digital only connector dual link pin assignments 2131415161718 1 9 10 1 172 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 5 Figure 2 1 DVI I connector DVI DL outputs Info DVI Monitor hotplug is detected on the DVI DL OUTPUT 1 HPD LED lights green After a hotplug event the DA2DVI DL tries to read the EDID of the connected device No output reclocking is provided If a long DVI cable is connected then equalization and reclocking may be necessary at the receiver end of the cable Fiber Cable powering As a special feature the device is able to supply 500 mA current on DDC 5V output pin 14 on the output connectors to power fiber optical DVI transmitters Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current on 5V output thus unable to power directly a fiber optical cable The device does not check if the connected sink monitor projector or other equipment supports hotplug or EDID signals but outputs the input signal directly DL inputs
13. kit double makes easy to mount two devices on any flat surface e g furniture Page 10 33 Section 2 Controls and connections DA2DVI DL User s Manual 3 Technologies 3 1 Understanding EDID 3 1 1 Basics EDID stands for Extended Display Identification Data Simply put EDID is the passport of display devices monitors TV sets projectors It contains information about the display s capabilities such as supported resolutions refresh rates these are called Detailed Timings the type and manufacturer of the display device etc After connecting a DVI source to a DVI display the source reads out the EDID to determine the resolution and refresh rate of the image to be transmitted Who are you PC or Mac Display am a monitor Here is my EDID PC or Mac Display Now know what can send PC or Mac Display Figure 3 1 EDID communication Most DVI computer displays have 128 byte long EDID structure However Digital Televisions and HDMI capable displays may have another 128 bytes which is called E EDID and defined by CEA Consumer Electronics Association This extension contains information about additional Detailed Timings audio capabilities soeaker allocation and HDMI capabilities It is important to know that all HDMI capable devices must have CEA extension but not all devices are HDMI capable which have the extension 3 1 2 Common problems related to EDID Problem My system cons
14. 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 DA2DVI DL 00 00 00 gt 09 44 41 32 44 56 49 2D 44 4C 20 48 57 31 2E 31 20 31 2E 32 2E 31 20 46 57 3A 31 2E 30 2E 34 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Controler Type Hardware Version Bootloader Version 1 1 1 2 1 DA2DVI DL FW 1 04 Figure 6 2 Bootloader main screen Select one or more controllers that need firmware upgrade by clicking the checkbox next to it DA2DVI DL is the main processor s firmware that can be upgraded Step 5 Browse for the new firmware s Click the corresponding cell in the Browse New Firmware column A dialog pops up to confirm if you really want to modify the path Now you can browse for the new firmware file to upload After opening the new file the new firmware field will contain the name of the firmware file Controller Type Hardware Version Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware DA2DVI DL v1 2 1 hex Figure 6 3 Bootloader Select the controller to upgrade Page 28 33 Section 6 Firmware upgrade Info Step 6 Upgrade firmware s Click UPGRADE SELECTED FIRMWARES button A confirmation message appears After clicking the YES button the selected controller is being reprogrammed with the firmware you selected you select a that doesn t fit for the selected controller you will get an i
15. 2 00 50 CF DA2DVI DL FW 1 2 1 12 00 50 CF END 12 00 50 lt 51 0 DA2DVI DL SCH 1 1 1 1 12 00 50 SL END 12 00 50 PS 0 00 Command framing Autoscroll Figure 5 8 Terminal Window Commands are automatically surrounded by framing brackets as a default setting Every sent command is red colored and gets a gt prefix Received responses are blue colored and starts with Commands can be sent by pressing enter or the Send button The timecode in every row shows the exact time when the command was sent or the response received If the Command framing checkbox is unchecked you can send multiple commands together however in this case you have to type in the framing brackets manually If the Autoscroll checkbox is checked the window is scrolled down automatically when a new row is added The window can be emptied by pressing the Clear button 5 7 Status menu 5 7 1 Device information tab Basic information about the device such as type serial number installed cards firmware and hardware revisions are displayed on this tab vice installed Cards Slot Name DAZDVI DL MOTHERBOARD Device information i Lightware Device Controller am 12345678 Device Information Figure 5 9 Device information menu DA2DVI DL User s Manual 5 7 2 Log tab 12345678 Figure 5 10 Log tab Generate report LDC is able
16. DID memory If the read process is successful the STATUS LED blinks green four times If the read process is unsuccessful the STATUS LED blinks red four times Step 4 The normal function of the LEDs is in effect Info If none of the LEDs light up upon power up the unit is most likely damaged and further use is not advised Please contact support lightware eu 4 2 Status indicator LEDs EDID status N red EDID status Y green HPD green SRC 5V green The LEDs display basic information about EDID and connected devices status LED label LED is illuminated LED is blinking EDID STATUS N Selected EDID is invalid EDID learn failure EDID STATUS Y Selected EDID is valid EDID learn success Hotplug detect HPD OUTPUT 1 is connected Source connected 5V Table 4 1 Status indicator LEDs Info LEDs display the installed Firmware version during startup as described in section 4 1 visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 3 About EDID memory Info Info Info Lightware factory preloaded EDIDs are specially provided to force graphic cards to output only the exact pixel resolution and refresh rate Universal EDID address 49 allows multiple resolutions including all common VESA defined resolutions In addition it also features audio support The use of universal EDID is advised for fast and easy system setup DA2DVI DL contains a 79 block non volatile memory bank EDID memory is structured as follows Rotary switch st
17. ID Step 2 Press the User button above right panel and select a memory place Step 3 Press the Transfer button to store the EDID in the User memory Exporting an EDID Source EDID can be downloaded as a file dat bin or edid to the computer Step 1 Select desired EDID from the Source panel highlight with yellow Cursor Step 2 Press Save button to open Save as dialog and download the file 1 n il A 1 A INATIATA KR l P aol M Le ap 91 1272 1110 11 ez 1 3 4806 03 V 42111114 PAQE Z P 1 19 144111 t V VE 51 1111 U AUS visual engineering IGHTWARE Importing an EDID Previously saved EDID bin dat or edid can be uploaded to user memory Step 1 Press User button above Source panel Step 2 Select a memory slot from the Source panel Step 3 Press the Upload button below Source panel Step 4 Browse the file in the opening window then press the Open button Browsed EDID is imported into the selected User memory Info The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty Deleting an EDID The EDID s from the User memory can be deleted as follows Step 1 Press User button above Destination panel Step 2 Select desired memory slot s more ports can be selected Use Select All and Deselect All buttons according to the needs The EDID s wil
18. RSAL EDID 25 1680 1050 60 50 2560 16004060 9 Version applicability This User s Manual applies to the following versions of the mentioned software firmware and hardware version Lightware Device Controller software 1 0 0b2 Lightware Bootloader software 3 3 0 DA2DVI DL firmware 1 2 1 10 Warranty Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers In case of defect please call your local representative or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering H 1071 Budapest Peterdy Street 15 HUNGARY E mail support lightware eu 11 Document revision history Document Release Date Changes Editor
19. ate Memory bank number Dg 01 50 F01 F50 Factory Preset EDID list 51 79 U01 U29 User programmable slots Lestattached monitors EDID The Factory Preset EDID list cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions The device can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures The attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is connected to the OUTPUTS In case of powering the unit off the last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory mem Resolution MEM 400 from DVI OUTPUT 1 426 1600 1200 50 0 Hz 401 640x 480 Q 60 0 Hz 27 1600x1200 60 0 Hz 802 640x 480 Q 75 0 Hz 28 1920x1200 9 59 55 2 03 848x 480 Q 60 0 Hz 29 1920x1200 950 0 Hz 404 800x 600 9500 Hz 30 1440x 480i 60 3 405 800 600 60 30 Hz 31 640x 480 95994Hz 406 800x 600 Q 74 99 Hz 32 720x 480 59 92Hz 07 1024x 768 49 98 Hz 33 1440 576 50 6 408 1024x 768 9600 Hz 34 720x 576 0500 Hz 409 1024 768 75 2 Hz 35 1280x 720 950 0 Hz 410 1152 864 Q 75 0 Hz 36 1280 720 960 0 Hz 401 1280x 768 9500 Hz 37 1920x1080i 50 3 Hz 412 1280 768 59 92 Hz 38 1920 1080 50 0 413 1280 768 9750 Hz 39 1920x1080i 60 5 414 1360x 768 9601 Hz 40 1920x1080 9240 Hz
20. be reached by selecting 51 79 on the rotary switches Both memory locations and rotary switch addresses are visible in the Memory column Dynamic EDID list contains the resolution manufacturer and vendor name of the display device connected to the device s output The last display device s EDID 15 stored so there is an EDID shown even if there is no display device attached to the output of DA2DVI DL in that moment Emulated EDID list shows the currently emulated EDID for the input It contains the resolution manufacturer and vendor name of the EDID reported to the source The emulated EDID can only be selected by the rotary switches on the input to keep consistency DA2ZDVI OL 12345678 P emo esouton Monitorname 1 Resolution honnorname om recon recon recone own res rae recon arenas es ras 1 11 a nem Figure 5 4 EDID management menu The DVI source reads the EDID from the Emulated EDID memory for the corresponding port The user can copy an EDID from any of the three EDID lists to the user memory locati
21. bly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or mE their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal visual engineering IGHTWARE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare that the product DA2DVI DL Computer Monitor Extender accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC are in conformity with the following standards 55103 1 55103 2 tC 60065 Class Date 01 October 2013 Name Gergely Vida Managing Director Signed Table of contents 12 4 a aaa a a aa aiaa 6 1 4 6 1 2 IUESOCRIPTION Suites uei cit I E EREA N AE E 6 1 3 vie ea staat ee teens E EN 7 12 ADPPEICATIORS DEL SOOO 7 2 CONTROLS AND 65
22. e Source BIOS and operating systems are likely to query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what pixel formats and interface are supported DVI HDMI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the identification of the monitor type and capabilities Most DVI HDMI sources VGA cards set top boxes etc will output DVI HDMI signal after accepting the connected sink s EDID information In case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not output DVI video signal DA2DVI DL provides Lightware s Advanced EDID Management function which helps system integration The DA2DVI DL stores and emulates 78 EDID data plus the EDID of the last attached monitor connected to the output First 50 EDID are factory presets while memories 51 79 are user programmable The device stores the EDIDs in non volatile memory This way the EDID from the monitor is available when the monitor is unplugged or switched off The EDID emulated on the input can be copied from the DA2DVI DL s memory static EDID emulation or from the attached monitor dynamic EDID emulation For example the DA2DVI DL can be set up to emulate the device which is connected to DVI DL OUTPUT 1 and the EDID automatically changes if the monitor is replaced with another display device as long as it has a valid EDID The user is not required to disconnect the DVI cable to change an EDID as opposed to other manufacturer s products EDID can be changed even if source is connected
23. e LEARN EDID button on the front panel of the DA2DVI DL and hold it down for approximately 2 seconds The green EDID STATUS LED blinks four times if the EDID has been learnt successfully the red LED blinks four times in the case of unsuccessful attempt Step 3 The normal function of the LEDs is in effect visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller The device can be controlled by a computer using Lightware Device Controller The software can be installed to a Windows or MAC OS X The application and the User s manual can be downloaded from www lightware eu After the installation the Windows and the Mac application has the same look and functionality 5 1 Installing the Lightware Device Controller Software Info LDC can be installed to Max OS X operating system with the same look and functionality see the User s manual of LDC Step 1 Run nstall v1 0 0b1 exe If the User Account Control drops a popup message click Yes d 6 Program name install _ 1 0 061 Publisher Unknown install_L DC File origin Hard drive on this computer w1 0 0b1 Show details Step 2 A welcome window opens Click Next te ees Corot Welcome to Lightware Device Controller Setup Setup will guide you through the installation of Lightware Device Controller It is recommended that you close all other appl
24. ement function which is configurable on the front panel and via USB by Lightware Device Controller software 1 1 Box contents e 2 DA2DVI DL Quick start guide 5V DC power adaptor with distribution amplifier interchangeable plugs 1 2 Description Lightware s DA2DVI DL is an EDID emulator and repeater that can store 79 EDIDs It emulates and keeps a fixed EDID for the source so it can provide stable signal which is distributed to the two outputs Thanks to our Advanced EDID Management the device can trick the DVI source PC computer laptop etc by emulating any DVI HDMI display LCD monitor projector for continuous video output even if the AV system is disconnected or powered down With EDID emulation the user can set up any DVI or HDMI output resolution regardless of the used projector or monitor This ensures that the overall system resolution can be controlled There are 50 factory and 29 user programmable presets available and the last attached display device s EDID is also stored separately on address 00 to be able to copy it to the input repeater mode DA2DVI DL can be rack mounted or used standalone The unit is equipped with the highest grade gold plated connectors and gold plated printed circuit boards to ensure reliable connections and long term operation With the Easy EDID Creator that is built in Lightware Device Controller Software users can create their own EDID by completing four s
25. ications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your Click Next to continue LIGHT WARE DEVICE CONTROLLER Step 3 Select the type of the installation Here can be chosen the normal and the snapshot install Select the optional components then click Next Using the Normal install as the default value is highly recommended Choose Components visual ergiteering Choose Components visual engieeering Choose which features of Lightware Device Controller you want iGHTWAR E Choose which features of Lightware Device Controller you want iGHTWAR E to install to install gt 555 5 Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue install Click Next to continue Select the type of install Normal install X Select the type of install Or select the optional Snapshot install papon Or select the optional components you wish to osition your mou components you wish to install install Runtime components Start Menu entries Start Menu entries Desktop shortcuts Desktop shortcuts Space required 63 7MB Page 16 33 Section 5 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller DA2DVI DL User s Manual Step 4 Select the dest
26. imple steps More experienced users can use the Advanced EDID Editor to manage every possible setting in the EDID which they can upload to the memory of the DA2DVI DL 1 3 Features Advanced EDID Management The user can emulate EDID the device s input by using the 50 factory or 29 user presets The attached monitor s EDID on DVI DL OUTPUT 1 can be read out edited and stored as user presets by the Lightware Device Controller Software Distribution Amplifier The unit has two outputs providing pre emphasis to ensure high quality DVI distribution Various status indicator LEDs See the status of the device in one second Source 5V Monitor hotplug and EDID emulation status Front panel control EDID ADDRESS selection with two decimal rotary switches LEARN EDID button 15 available for Advanced EDID Management USB control The DA2DVI DL is controllable via the Lightware Device Controller PC software Advanced EDID Management and firmware upgrades are available Dual Link resolutions Supports all Dual Link signal resolutions up to 9 9 Gbit s data rate e g WUXGA 1 920 1 200 120 Hz with CVT RB blanking WQXGA 2 560 1 600 60 Hz with CVT RB blanking Fiber cable support Self powered DVI fiber cables using 5V from DVI sources VGA cards etc usually consuming more than 50 mA maximum suggested by DVI 1 0 standard Lightware devices support 5V 500 mA constant current output on both
27. ination folder and click Next Using the default path is highly recommended 2 lightware Device Controller Setup Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Lightware Device Controller IGHTWARE l n ath To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller Space required 63 7MB Space available 16 5GB Lightware Install System v1 0 3b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Step 5 Select the Start Menu Folder and click Next Using the default folder is highly recommended If the Start menu entries was not checked in the Step 2 this window will be skipped Choose Start Menu Folder LiGHTWARE Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder Catalyst Control Center CDRViewer Clavier 4 CollabNet Subversion Client Lightware Install System v1 0 3b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS oe Step 6 Verify the settings and if they are correct click Install If not click Back and change the setting 100 Dese Conor sup Summary The installer has been set up Please take a moment to review your choices IGHTWARE Please review the selected setup User selection summary
28. ists of the following a PC then a DA2DVI DL then an WQHD 2560x1440 LCD monitor and a Full HD 1920x1080 projector would like to see the same image on the monitor and the projector What EDID should chose on the DA2DVI DL Solution If you want to see the image on both displays you need to select the resolution of the smaller display in this case Full HD otherwise the smaller display may not show the higher resolution image Section 3 Technologies Page 11 33 visual engineering IGHTWARE Problem l turned the rotary switch on the DA2DVI DL to have a different resolution but nothing happens solution Some graphics cards and video sources read out the EDID only after power up and later they don t sense that EDID has been changed You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again Problem have a DA2DVI DL and I m using a Lightware factory preset EDID would like to be able to choose from different resolutions but my source allows only one resolution Solution Most Lightware factory preset EDIDs allow only one resolution forcing the sources to output only that particular signal You need to select the Universal EDID address 49 It supports all common VESA resolutions Additionally it also features audio support 3 2 Advanced EDID management Info Info Each DVI HDMI sink e g monitors projectors plasma displays and switcher inputs must support the EDID data structur
29. l be highlighted with yellow cursor Delete selected Step 3 Press Delete selected button to delete the EDID s 5 5 3 EDID summary window Select an EDID from Source panel and press the nfo button to display EDID summary EDID Summary Sto General EDID version EDID revision Manufacturer ID SAM Samsung Electric Company Product code 8E09 Serial number not present Year of manufacture 2012 Week of manufacture 9 Video interface Digital Separate Sync H amp V Composite sync on H Sync on green Serration on VS Bit depth undefined Standard defined Figure 5 5 EDID summary window 5 5 4 Advanced EDID Editor This powerful tool is essential for AV professionals The Advanced EDID Editor 15 integrated into the Device Controller Software and makes possible to manage every setting in the EDID on an intuitive user interface The editor can read and write all descriptors which are defined in the standards including the additional CEA extensions Any EDID from the device s memory or a saved EDID file can be loaded in the editor The software resolves the raw EDID and displays it as readable information to the user All descriptors can be edited and saved in an EDID file or uploaded to the device s memory By clicking on the Edit button the editor area opens in a new window Advanced EDID Editor BETA TA Sr EDID Vendor Product Inf
30. nformation message about which file is wrong If you selected the controller to upgrade but you had not selected a file for it then you will also get an information message about which file is missing Quick Bootload mode can be switched on or off any time It makes the bootloader software faster by only checking the checksum of the controller No data verification is done after writing if the checksum was correct The reprogramming can take between 3 8 minutes per controller A progress bar will show the current state of the reprogramming With some controller type an erasing process will take place first and then the programming is done so the progress bar runs up twice When the reprogramming is finished a Done message will appear in the bottom left corner The application closes the connection and the device restarts Step 7 Done If the upgrade was successful the following window pops up Total retransmissions 0 Total rewrites 0 Upgrade successful Figure 6 4 Upgrade successful Now you can close the application or you can select another device to upgrade After closing the Bootloader application switch the upgraded devices off and then on Now tt is ready to be used with the new firmware visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 General problems Check the device Check whether the DA2DVI DL is properly powered and one of the EDID status LEDs is illuminated Try performing a
31. of its outputs to power long distance fiber optical cables like our DVI OPT TX110 Universal power supply DA2DVI DL is equipped with a universal 5V power adaptor which accepts AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency Special plug of wall adaptor ensures safe power supply This type of connector prevents unwanted extractions 1 4 Applications L 5V DC Power Adaptor DVI DL cable max 5m A 2 Dual Link Projector Dula Link PC or MAC DVI DL cable Control Laptop o Dual Link Monitor visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Controls and connections 2 1 Front view PIN 2 35mm EN gt HPD 5V 1A EDID ADDRESS SRC 5V DVI DL INPUT DC input o Learn button o Status indicator LEDs e DC input Oo Rotary switches DVI DL input 2 2 Rear view Page 8 33 Learn button 29 Rotary switches Status indicator LEDs LEARN EDID STATUS EDID N 23 DVI DL input Stores the EDID of the display device attached to DVI DL OUTPUT 1 in the selected memory address between 51 79 For more information see section 4 5 on page 75 Display EDID information during operation and the installed firmware version during system boot up For more information see section 4 2 page 13 Connect the output of the supplied 5V power adaptor or use Lightware s rack mountable power supply unit See more information in section 2 3 2 on
32. ons This is called EDID routing There are two types of emulation Static EDID emulation happens when an EDID from the Factory or User EDID list is selected by the rotary switches In this case the Emulated EDID will remain the same until the user emulates another EDID Dynamic EDID emulation can be enabled by selecting 00 on the rotary switches The attached monitor s EDID is routed to the input if a new monitor is attached to the OUTPUT 1 the emulated EDID changes automatically 5 5 2 EDID operations Changing the emulated EDID Info Info Info To change the EDID ADDRESS use the rotary switches on the front panel of the device If dynamic emulation is established the emulated EDID will be changed on the input every time a new monitor is connected to the OUTPUT 1 If the monitor is disconnected from the OUTPUT 1 the last EDID remains emulated for the source This feature helps especially rental technicians or system integrators to keep the source continuously transmitting the signal and adopt the system for new incoming display devices Power ON OFF cycle will not affect the emulated EDID or other settings Front panel status change is reported back to LDC Learning EDID from attached display device via software DA2DVI DL is able to learn the EDID from a connected display device and store it in one of the user programmable memory locations Step 1 Press the Dynamic button above left panel and select the desired ED
33. ormation Preferred timing mode Display parameters Power Management and Features Gamma Color and Established Timings Pixel clock 60 00 Hz Standard Timing Horizontal Vertical 2nd descriptor field Active 3rd descriptor field 4th descriptor field Blanking CEA General Front porch Video data Sync pulse width Audio data Speaker allocation data HDMI Border Colorimetry Size Detailed Timing Descriptor 1 Detailed Timing Descriptor 2 interface type Detailed Timing Descriptor 3 Stereo support Detailed Timing Descriptor 4 scrip 5 Sync signal Digital Separate Sync Vsync is negative Hsync is negative Detailed Timing Descriptor 6 RE RES X Load EDID You can load standard timing values A Save EDID from file Figure 5 6 Open Advanced EDID Editor For further information see the user s manual of Advanced EDID Editor 5 5 5 Easy EDID creator Since the above mentioned advanced editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID Lightware introduced a wizard like interface for fast and easy EDID creation With Lightware Easy EDID Creator custom EDIDs can be created in four simple steps By clicking on the EEC button the Easy EDID Creator opens in a new window EN c ET Select resolution Easy EDID Creator BETA Step 1 Select resolution Step 2 Signal Type Step Select audio h Step 4 Finish Welcome to the Easy EDID C
34. page 70 The rotary switches select one of the EDID memory addresses See more information in section 4 4 on page 75 Connect one single or dual link DVI cable only digital pins are connected internally between the DVI source and DA2DVI DL See more information in section 2 3 7 on page 9 19 USB control 22 ORR ig O DVI DL OUTPUT2 CONTROL DVI DL OUTPUT1 USB control outputs DVI DL outputs Advanced EDID management and firmware upgrades are available via the USB interface Connect single or dual link DVI cables only digital pins are connected internally between DA2DVI DL and the display devices The output connectors are able to supply 500 mA current on pin 14 to power fiber optical DVI extenders like Lightware s DVI OPT TX110 See more information in section 2 3 1 page 9 Section 2 Controls and connections 2 3 Electric 2 3 1 al connections DVI connectors DA2DVI DL provides 29 pole digital only DVI I Dual Link connectors only digital pins are internally connected This way users can plug in any DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as VGA or not processed Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays 1 TMDSData2 9 TMDSDatat TMDS Data0 2 TMDSData2 10 TMDSDatai 18 TMDS Data0 TMDS Data2 4 Shield n TMDS Data1 3 Shield 8 L4 Twos
35. reate shortcut C Wsers aszlo z zsedenyi AppData RoamingMicrosoft Win Show details 18 Installer_LW_bootloader_v3_3_0 Setup Do you want create icon s on the desktop Yes Step 4 After the files been copied the following message appears Installer LW_bootlosder 3 0 Setup Installing 52 Create shortcut C Users laszlo zsedenyi Desktop LW_bootloader_v3_3_0 15 Show details 26 33 Section 6 Firmware upgrade DA2DVI DL User s Manual Step 5 To finish the installation process click on the Close button Installer LW_bootloader v3 3 0 Setup Completed 9 aum LI HHHBEHEEHZEEEZBEHBEEHHBEHEEEHSNEBHI Show details Step 6 To run Lightware Bootloader find the shortcut icon in Start menu gt 58 Programs gt LW vX X X or on the iw bootioad desktop and double click it erv3 3 0 Uninstalling To uninstall the Bootloader software double click on Start menu Programs Lightware Uninstall bootloader vX X X 6 2 Upgrade process Step 1 Run the application from Start Menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW bootloader vX X X LW bootload Step 2 Click F ND Button 830 If the bootloader finds one or more Lightware devices their IP addresses types and serial numbers are li
36. reator With this program you are able to create a unique EDID according to your demands by answering three simple questions Details can be added or changed later if needed Please select the preferred resolution scan mode and frame rate If you don t find the proper mode in the list then enter it and the program will estimate the best blanking times You also have the opportunity to import resolutions from other EDID files or specify a second resolution Preferred resolution user defined 2nd resolution user defined Set up a secondary resolution Advanced settings 0 Figure 5 7 Easy EDID Creator For further information see the User s manual of Easy EDID Creator visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 6 Terminal menu The general purpose of this serial terminal is intended mainly for testing and debugging Press the Terminal button in the right bottom corner to open the window 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 2014 06 26 EN Lightware Device Controller Terminal Sa Web Terminal 12 00 50 gt I 12 00 50 I DA2DVI DL 12 00 50 gt I 12 00 50 lt I DA2DVI DL 12 00 50 gt F 12 00 50 gt S 12 09 50 gt FC 12 00 50 gt 415 12 00 50 gt PS 12 00 50 lt FW 1 2 1 12 00 50 lt 5 12345678 1
37. reset by unplugging and reconnecting the power adaptor 7 2 Picture is not displayed or distorted Check the cables Due to the high data rates the cables must fit very well DVI connectors have to be locked with screws no tensions or breaches are allowed If your source or display as more connectors then make sure that the proper interface is selected Be sure to use Dual Link cable in case of Dual Link data rates To ensure compatibility Dual Link channels can be switched off Although the device is equipped with DVI I connectors analog signals not supported You cannot use VGA cables with DVI VGA adapter plugs Check EDID related problems Maybe your display device is not capable of receiving the sent video format Try emulating your display device s EDID to the source by selecting 002 the front panel rotary switches If you get a picture now you have an EDID related issue please read section 2 Understanding EDID for more details Check the source Check whether your source is powered on and configured properly The HDMI output can be turned off on most DVD players If the source is a computer then verify that the DVI output is selected and active Try restarting your computer if you get a picture during the booting process you have to review the driver settings Signal is encrypted The DA2DVI DL does not provide HDCP functionality because Dual Link applications usually dont need encrypted distribution If the s
38. serial number of the connected device The Device discovery window can be started by clicking on this ribbon Clicking Yes will open the window See section 5 2 on page 78 how to establish the connection Clicking No will close the pop up window and current connection remains active usB 1245678 Section 5 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller Page 25 33 visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 Firmware upgrade 6 1 Install the Bootloader DA2DVI DL can be upgraded using Lightware Bootloader from a Windows based PC or Laptop via USB connection Step 1 Run Installer LW_bootloader_vX_X_X exe X X X is the three digit software version of the Bootloader 18 Installer bootloader v3 3 0 Setup Installation Op O O Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue Step 2 Select destination folder and click on Install button using the default path is highly recommended 4 Installer bootloader v3 3 0 Setup Installation Fol Setup will install Installer LW bootloader v3 3 0 in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation Step 3 If you want to create desktop icon click on Yes button in the following pop up window 38 Installer bootloader v3 3 0 Setup Installing Sr J C
39. sted in the tree view window Lightware Bootloader v3 3 0 LiGHTWARE Available devices on Ethernet Device Properties FIND Device Name Searching UPGRADE SELECTED Sore et Available COM Ports FIRMWARES MAC address Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication Devicelist length 3 USB Devices Controller Type Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware og file 47 KB Figure 6 1 Bootloader searches for devices Section 6 Firmware upgrade Page 27 33 visual engineering IGHTWARE Step 3 Select the desired device Double click on the type name then click to establish connection with the device It will take 10 15 seconds to get all information from the device c 1 Do you want to establish connenction with the device Step 4 Review the firmware versions After the connection is made the device properties and the installed controller modules are displayed Lightware Bootloader v3 3 0 LiGHTWARE Available devices on Ethernet Device Properties Device Name DA2DVI DL Serial Number UPGRADE SELECTED FIRMWARES IP address USB connection Available COM Ports MAC address USB connection Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication lt 00 09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 USB Devices 0
40. te and opens the update window if the LDC found updates Information Current version 1 0 0b1 Update version No update available Options Check for updates automatically Remind me later Next time Proxy settings setup Check now Postpone Lightware Device Controller The current and the update version number can be seen in the top of the window and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install Step 2 Set the desired update setting in the option section a If you do not want to check the update automatically uncheck the circle which contains the green tick b f the postponing is the desired choice for the updating the reminder can be set for different duration with the drop down list c If the proxy settings traverse the update process set the proper then click the OK button Proxy settings No proxy oystem default Use HTTP proxy Use SOCKS 5 proxy Proxy port usemame 0 4 0 0 Cancel Step 3 Click the Download update button to start the upgrading User can check updates manually by clicking the Check now button values Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 5 3 Establishing the connection Connect the device to the computer via an USB mini B cable Start the application The Device Discovery window appears automatically DA2DVI DL is
41. to collect information from the device and save it to a report file This information package can be sent to Lightware support team when a problem may arise with the device Info When a report is necessary to generate always let the devices be connected to the device do not disconnect them The Controller Software will collect information about the USB devices and about their status Step 1 Press the big red button on the Log tab in Settings menu Generate report Generate report Step 2 A Save as dialog box appears Select the place where you want to save the report file The default file name can be changed Step 3 LDC collects the needed information This may take up to 5 minutes Step 4 When the process 15 finished the folder is opened where the file was saved The report contains the following information Current command protocol The equipment type and serial number Firmware version of the controller Installed I O board type and version All EDID headers and status emulated dynamic factory user Browse command file The Controller Software is able to send a custom command file to the device The command file can be generated by i Lightware support This is needed when some special commands has to be used for configuring or troubleshooting Info This function is only for special troubleshooting cases 5 8 Device discovery information ribbon This label shows the interface type the name and the
42. to the DVI DL INPUT and powered When the emulated EDID has been changed the device toggles the HOTPLUG signal for 2 seconds Some sources do not observe this signal so in this case the change is not recognized by the source In such cases the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again 4 Operation 4 1 Powering on When building an electronic system make sure that all of the devices are powered down before connecting them Powered on devices may have dangerous voltage levels that can damage sensitive electronic circuits Step 1 After the system is complete connect and fix the DC power cable to the unit and then to the power outlet The unit is immediately powered ON Step 2 After powered on the unit performs a self test and then the OUTPUT LOCK buttons starts blinking red Startup process Step 1 After being powered on the DA2DVI DL displays its firmware version using the EDID STATUS LEDs The following example shows this process for a firmware version of 1 2 1 Red blinks once Short pause Green blinks twice Short pause Red Green blinks once Step 2 After indicating the firmware version the red or green EDID STATUS LED lights up depending on the selected EDID s validity Hed N the selected EDID is invalid Green Y the selected EDID is valid Step 3 If a display device is connected to DVI DL OUTPUT 1 the DA2DVI DL reads the EDID from the attached monitor s E
43. visual engineering IGHTWARE DA2DVI DL PIN 2 35mm LEARN EDID STATUS 39119 Y URS gt 19 9 EDID ADDRESS SRC 5V DVI DL INPUT User s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class apparatus construction This equipment should be operated only from power source indicated on the product To disconnect 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 bottom cover will expose dangerous voltages To avoid personal injury do not remove the bottom cover Do not operate the unit without the cover installed The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The apparatus must be safely connected to multimedia systems Follow instructions described in this manual WEEE Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This Product 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 responsi
44. ystem design makes encrypted distribution necessary please have a look at our Single Link or HDMI HDCP compliant devices for example DA2DVI HDCP Pro 8 Specifications General COMDIIGING CE UL FCC EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 cil EN 60065 Class 1 Warran dr 3 years Operating to 55 C 32 to 122 F Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing COON ERR T Convection only Power Power SUPPI cub qui external power adaptor Power adaptor input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output 5V DC 1A COHSHETID OTI Duis s vise Yun cues victa uda abu ia bcc a cea 1 4 W typ Locking DC connector 2 35 mm pin Enclosure et decane Yes with rack shelf 10 high Material Peor EHE 1 mm steel DIMENSIONS TEE oo 100 4W x 67 6D x 26H DIMENSIONS 9 mr TE 3 95W x 2 66D x 1 02H INGE WEI 235 g 0 496 Ibs Input 29 pole DVI I digital only EMUN a Yes Input GABleSQUANIZ ATION
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