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MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User`s manual

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6. 85 10 3 8 85 10 4 TECHNIGAL DRAWINGS ones 86 10 5 FACTORY SETTINGS Due Exo ba dede eh sa eua 87 10 5 1 NetWork SOLTIFTGS 87 10 5 2 Vdeo A AdO Od E T 87 10 53 Interace Todules gt s 87 105 4 2010 87 11 TROUBLESHOOTING invi 88 12 90 13 DOCUMENT REVISION MHS TORY aroari ian eeu 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing MODEX the Lightware Modular Extender family The MODEX family is a hybrid modular and multi layer group of extenders supporting AV and broadcast industry s formats Capable of extending digital and analog audio and video USB KVM Ethernet and control signals like RS 232 RS 422 or Infrared 1 1 Box contents lt ES 41 a Sa MODEX transmitter or Power cable with IEC Power cable with Neutrik receiver connector powerCON connector and additional chuck pa gt gt D UTP patch cable 1 m Rubber foot with screw and Phoenix Combicon washer 4x 3 5mm pitch connector Infrared transmitter with Infrared
7. 3 5W typ 3 5W max COANE CIONS DVI D ESD 8kV 10 2 3 MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM UID CM ec xr E 9161 0407 Max TOS OMIT OM I 1920x1200 36 bit 1600x1200 24 bit In Out Cable lengt ocio obe a 30m Color iesu rose 36 bit 12 bit per color RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Fame NM No delay Datat codice it eee ee Total max 6 75 Gbps WAX DIXClCIOGK dom LH 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a SD SUPPO 2 RT rro No Embedded audio Return audio Yes No io e oe Eo dnd Yes Advanced EDID management 016 Yes Audio capablilily iet hte e 4 stereo PCM or HBP compressed VICO DID RU 105g Power COMSUMPUOM sai pco pia 1 3 W typ 2 2 W max bee a DVI D ESD
8. Universal DVI D F89 1440x 240i 60 3 Hz F90 1920x 2160 959 98 Hz DL 1440x 288i 9506 Hz H 640x 480 59 94 Hz 292 1920x 2400 59 97 Hz DL 720x 480 59 92 Hz H F93 2048x 2400 59 97 Hz DL 720 576 50 0 Hz F94 2048x 1536 59 99 Hz DL 1280x 720 9500 Hz H F95 2048x 1536 74 99 Hz DL 1280 720 9600 H F96 2560x 1600 59 85 Hz DL F98 1280x 720 9600 Hz H3D F99 1920x 1080 600 Hz H3D F100 H H H 7 Hz H 7 Hz H H H H H H H 7 Hz A Hz A A A A A A A A Reserved 1280x 768 2500 Hz EDID types D DVI EDID H HDMI EDID A Analog EDID DL Dual Link DVI EDID H3D HDMI EDID with 3D support HAK HDMI EDID with 4K resolution support Universal HDMI ALL H H F100 1024x 768 60 0 H Universal HDMI DC 2 2 2 2 1920 x 1080 24 99 Hz Hz 1920 x 1080 500 Hz 2 Hz Z 720x 576 9253 Hz 300x 600 50 0 Hz Z HH Universal HDMI PCM H iversal A A EC NE A Hz A _ A 1024x 768 60 0 Hz A Hz A _ 19 F20 F22 F24 F25 F26 F28 F29 F30 F32 F34 F35 F36 F38 F39 19
9. RE 1204 Power consumption a d vis Win 0 7W typ 1 1W max COMMCCIONS PC 3xBNC 1x in 2x loop out ESD m m 8kV HBM visual engineering IGHTWARE 10 2 5 MODEX AV DVI OM CIAO Ses 9161 0430 Max 2 06 0 6 1920x1200 36 bit 1600 1200 24 bit Color depth 36 bit 12 bit per color COlOr SPACE RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Frame delay No delay EE Total max 6 75 Gbps Max OIC C lO Gi ct 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a No Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID Yes Advanced EDID management HDCP Yes Audio 4 stereo PCM HBR compressed aom 959 Power CONSUMPTION 0 4W typ 0 7W max NR DVI D 294 6102 8kV 10 2 6 MODEX AV DVI IM Pan TM 9161 0433 Max 2 0 2211 4 4 rennes 1920x1200 36 bit O EU 1600 1200 24 bit Ce UA MUR T
10. 16 2 0 ossia au M CU Uie 16 2 5 0 49 232 422 ELS UM A 17 2 6 9 Ot alan hows EDU PF RU 17 2 6 10 a 18 TECHNOLOGIES 19 UNDERSTANDING EDID 19 Sells YAS ANNE SEE E 19 3 1 2 Common problems related to 19 3 2 ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT 0 02 1 20 3 3 HDCP MANAGEMENT 20 3 3 1 Protected and unprotected 20 3 3 2 Real life 21 MODEX CONCEP CH I 22 ds MODULE CODE SEQUENCGE acu 22 WOODWEB IEA OUT stk isum act ts nea td cse tud au 22 4 3 EDIDIMEMORY TRANSMITTER 23 zs Es 23 222 20 24 25 INSTALLATION d c 26 ols CONNECTING DEVICES as
11. Yes Front EO totes sidus Yes 2 x 16 characters EUN Built in website TCP IP Ethernet EDID management transmitter 119 factory and 31 user programmable EDID EDID mulatltori xi taches arcte md Ed 256 Byte Extended EDID v1 3 Fiber specifications ENK SPEED 6 25 Gbps Single mode fiber 1310 1490 1550 nm Multimode fiber wavelength 850 1310 1550 nm Single mode extension distance 10 km 32800 ft Multimode extension distance 300 m 1000 ft Optical transmission channel 1 OPTS OPTM connection Optical transmission channel 2 currently not in use Video specifications Supported video resolutions Up to 4K 24 Hz 4 2 2 297 MHz 24 bit Max orai 297 MHz Frame delay Semen No delay Vigeo sigHaldatelioy quu Los Approx 3 lines Audio specification Embedded Audio 8 channel PCM or HBR compressed TT 4 channel PCM or 5 1 compressed 2 channel PCM 5 1 compressed Return
12. CREER 8 kV HBM visual engineering IGHTWARE 10 2 1 MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM Fabel diei 9161 0410 Max 0000 1600x1200 60HZ 36 bit O ee 3840x2160 30HZ 24 bit Max cable 30m MR Em 24 30 36 bit Sis 216 RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 FA CS AY RM No delay WIENER TT C UU MT 9 Gbps Wi DIKCL CLOCK 300 MHz Supported video DVI 1 1 HDMI 1 4 SUD DOU M TH Yes Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID Yes Advanced EDID management HDCP Yes Audio 4 stereo PCM HBR compressed TT 105g Power 2 5W CONNEC DVI D HDMI ESD 8kV 10 2 2 MODEX AV HDMI OM Pan NUMDET m 9161 0413 Max 2 2 2 1 1 mmm nnns 1920x1200 36bit ee ee 1600x1200 24bit 36 bit 12 bit per color
13. HGB micare MEER No delay Total 9 9 Gbps 165 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 3D SUD DOM Yes Embedded audio Return No No EDID emwulation esee Yes Advanced EDID management FUE GIP COON ol PERDE Yes Audio Not supported NY CIO E E 1009 Power consumption 1 4W typ 2W CONNECTOR DVI D ESD 6 MENT 8kV 10 2 2 MODEX AV DVIDL OM NTA Catena 9161 0404 Max ci testes Ud E 2560x1600 60Hz Goles mr EE 8 bit per color PACS RE RGB Fame No delay ROTEN Total max 9 9 Gbps 9 165 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 3D SUDDOLL Yes Embedded audio Return No No aaraa Yes Advanced EDID management 6 Yes Audio capability Not supported WY GIGI oS TT 100 g
14. 2 channel PCM or 5 1 compressed The embedded audio in the video stream can be switched to any other audio Ethernet specification ERR NUM 10 100 Mbit s visual engineering IGHTWARE USB specifications USB SLANG ANOS ui diecvexcunsounsnieciviniviianonastnearcnbenatadads Only HID devices Smart Card USB RUB Q Not supported DEVICE NUMDET ETERNI 2xUSB HID devices General 10 ends 221 W x 240 D x 42 5 H mm 2 kg excluding all modules Power consumption 7 5 W typical 9 6 W max without modules 15 W typical 25 W max with modules 8 kV HBM Operation temperature 0 to 70 C Storage temperature 20 C to 85 10 to 90 non condensing euet 3 years 10 2 Video amp Audio modules 10 2 1 MODEX AV DVIDL IM 9161 0401 Max 2560x1600 60Hz OODI 8 bit per color i c
15. Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group Return AUX HDMI Y v SPDIF output Embedded audio 1 Y Forward audio Table 7 7 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio Forward audio HDMI Return AUX Table 7 8 Available connections when setting in the receiver ___ _______ 1 SPDIF output NEN __ _____ 7 6 Port properties and settings Left click on Port property icon to open Property window The physical port the input and the output ports have different property windows Status information about the port and signal information about incoming and outgoing signals are displayed in the property window At the same time it gives the opportunity to set parameters rename a port or access special functions e g Frame detector at input port side Muting only on output ports Outputs can be easily muted by clicking on the button Unmuted If the output is muted button text is Muted When a port is muted no signal is present on the output Locking only on input ports Outputs can be easily locked by clicking on the button Unlocked If the output is locked button text is Locked Info Ifthe port is locked its mute state cannot be changed neither by the button nor by loading a preset Port name The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and clicking the Set button The change will be visible on the port button and on front panel me
16. 3 05 2 l1enodel nodell 8 1 3 Error messages There are several error messages defined in LW3 protocol All of them have a unique error number which can be used programmatically and an informative error message Format XEe primitive e 9cE YYYY e Error message Legend Xcan be syntax error Cannot parse the command at all n node error p property error m method error YYY error code which be one of the followings E001 Syntax error E010 Illegal parameter count E002 Node not found E011 Item already exist E003 EOL expected E012 does not exist E004 Writing read only property E013 Illegal operation E005 Invalid value E014 Internal error E006 Property does not exist E015 Access denied E007 Syntax error E016 Write access denied E008 Illegal method E017 Reserved E009 Method does not exist E018 Waiting timeout 8 1 4 Prefix summary The following prefixes are defined in LW3 protocol anode an error for a node nm amanual for a node pr aread only property pw read write property pE error for the property amanual for the property m amethod mO a response after a success method execution mF a response after a failed method execution mE an error for a method mm a manual for a method visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 2 Commands Getter The GET command can be used to get subnodes properties and methods of a sp
17. F04 1024x 768 9600 Hz D F64 1364x 768 9500 Hz F05 1280x 768 9500 Hz D F65 1364x 768 59 93 Hz F06 1280 768 59 92 Hz D F66 1364x 768 74 98 Hz 1280x 768 750 Hz D F67 1280x 1024 9500 Hz F08 1360x 768 9601 Hz D F68 1280x 1024 9601 Hz F09 1280x 1024 50 0 Hz D F69 1366x 1024 59 99 Hz F10 1280x 1024 60 1 Hz D F70 1400x 1050 94999 Hz 1280x 1024 75 1 Hz D F71 1400x 1050 59 99 Hz F12 1400x 1050 49 99 Hz D F72 1400x 1050 69750 Hz F13 1400x 1050 59 99 Hz D 1920x 540 9500 Hz F14 1400x 1050 9750 Hz D F74 1920x 540 95998 Hz F15 1680x 1050 59 99 Hz D F75 1920x 1080 50 0 Hz F16 1920x 1080 9500 Hz D F76 1920x 1080 9600 Hz 17 1920x 1080 9600 Hz D F77 1600x 1200 9500 Hz F18 2048x 1080 9500 Hz D F78 1600x 1200 9600 Hz gt gt gt gt gt gt 2048 1080 59 99 Hz D 1600x 1200 50 0 Hz D F80 1920x 1200 9500 Hz 1600 1200 60 0 Hz D Reserved i 1920x 1200 50 0 Hz D F82 Reserved 1920x 1200 59 55 Hz D 283 Reserved J 2048x 1200 59 95 Hz D F84 Reserved Reserved F85 Reserved Reserved 6 Reserved Reserved 287 jReeved J Reseved
18. 9161 0718 Ethernet data rate 10 100Base T full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol ARP ICMP ping IP TCP DHCP HTTP SMTP Telnet Power over Not supported p e a M Yes iiem 70g Power consumption 0 05 W typ 0 066 W max det ELT 1 x female RJ45 foi CUO REP NOT 8 kV HBM 10 3 6 MODEX IF AUDIN Analog audio ___ ___ 9161 0719 NAY CICA M 80g Power consumption nnn 0 2 W typ 0 33 W max T M 1xRCA 1x5 pole PHOENIX 9 61 8kV S PDIF digital audio PUIG EET E S PDIF Supported sample 16 to 48 kHz AES EBU unione nna ntu dera antenna inan paca unen naa omen No OS n Up to 24 bits Sample 16 to 96 kHz mc Input 4 4 Vp p Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB c to 19dB 10 3 7 MODEX IF AUDOUT 9161 0720 iU Lev 80 g Power consumption
19. MODEX 1 Transmitter Receiver content Figure 3 3 Non HDCP compliant sink displaying unprotected content Non HDCP compliant display device is connected to the receiver Some sources e g computers always send HDCP encrypted signals if the receiver device reports HDCP compliancy however HDCP encryption is not required all the time e g computer desktop image If HDCP is enabled in the extenders the image will not be displayed On MODEX extenders HDCP mode can be set to Auto In this case the transmitted signal will not be encrypted if the content is not protected Thus non HDCP compliant sinks will display non encrypted signal Non HDCP compliant sink HDMI DVI 2 Encrypted signal gt HDMI cable p h MODEX Non HDCP Protected Transmitter Receiver compliant sink Figure 3 4 Non HDCP compliant sink and protected content The layout is the same as in previous case non HDCP compliant display device is connected to the receiver Now the difference is that the content is protected thus the source is sending encrypted signal In this case the extenders HDCP setting has no effect the source sends encrypted signal since the content is protected The display device will show blank red muted screen or pop up an error message that the sink is not HDCP compliant The solution is to replace the display device to a HDCP capable one visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 MODEX concept 4
20. 02048 1080 50 1024x768p60 i Clear selected Select All Unselect All Advanced view Figure 7 11 EDID management The window contains two panels left panel contains the EDIDs that can be used as a source right panel contains the target places where the EDIDs can be emulated The list can be scrolled by mouse wheel or by grabbing the list Control buttons Exporting an EDID save to a file d Importing an EDID load from a file Opening EDID Summary window showing selected EDID Opening Advanced EDID Editor with selected EDID EN ITI Executing EDID emulation learning Transfer button 2 Clear selected Deleting EDID from user memory Select All Selecting all memory places in the right panel Unselect All Selecting none of the memory places in the right panel Detailed information about EDID memory structure transmitter can be found in section 4 3 on page 23 a rh VIAE s ls f 8 STI ms TAA WB E DEN 14 B VV eO bed VV t 1 3 163 MJ MI S ER 4 419 2 visual engineering IGHTWARE Info Info 7 7 1 Changing emulated EDID Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Select desired EDID list from
21. 1 HID Human Interface Device Section 2 Controls and connections Page 11 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 3 Media connectors MODEX CON NT OPTS MODEX CON NT OPTM MODEX CON OPTS ODVA Part nr 9161 0227 Part nr 9161 0228 Part nr 9161 0229 C MODEX CON OPTM ODVA MODEX CON OPTS NT PCN MODEX CON OPTM NT PCN Part nr 9161 0230 Part nr 9161 0231 Part nr 9161 0232 MODEX CON OPTS ST MODEX CON OPTM ST MODEX CON OPTS SC Part nr 9161 0235 Part nr 9161 0236 Part nr 9161 0237 MODEX CON OPTM SC Part nr 9161 0238 2 4 Video amp Audio modules f 119 MMMM MM MM zu y k NCLLLLLLL DVIDL IN 5 DVIDL OUT 2 HDMI DVI IN MODEX AV DVIDL IM MODEX AV DVIDL OM MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM Part nr 9161 0401 Part nr 9161 0404 Part nr 9161 0407 Manual ADTC AAC MODEX OPTS MO 9 User s HDMI 4K OUT HDMI 4K IN DVI 4K IN HDMI OUT MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM MODEX AV HDMI OM MODEX AV HDMI 4K OM Part nr 9161 0410 Part nr 9161 0413 Part nr 9161 0416 OX MODEX AV 3GSDI IM MODEX AV DVI OM MODEX AV DVI IM Part nr 9161 0426 Part nr 9161 0430 Part nr 9161 0433 2 5 Interface modules MODEX IF RS232 MODEX IF 2xRS232 MODEX IF RS232 RS422 Part nr 9161 0712 Part nr 9161 0713 Part
22. 1 amp 66 21 56 51 oo 30 2846 Jar 33 25 21 00 2200 00 00 18 4 1 51 17 20 20 20 20 20 20 00 00 54 32 34 42 30 31 20 20 20 20 20 01 6 Detailed Timing Descriptor 3 Detailed Timing Descriptor 4 Detailed Timing Descriptor 5 Detailed Timing Descriptor 6 Save EDID to selected slot User Memory 1 Figure 7 13 Advanced EDID Editor 7 7 7 Deleting EDID s The EDID s in User memory can be deleted as follows Step 1 Click on User button above right panel Step 2 Select one or more EDID from the list that are desired to be deleted Step 3 Click on Clear selected button to delete selected EDID s 7 8 Settings menu Reboot When Settings menu is selected Reboot button is displayed in the right top corner click on the button and a pop up window appears The extender reboots only if Reboot button is clicked in the window 7 8 1 The submenu displays information about MODEX frame Device label can be also changed which is visible on the front panel LCD Core submenu Network Status System log Device Label MODEX F15 OPTS Remote Device present Device Type Transmitter Module Name MODEX F15 OPTS MAC Address A8 D2 36 00 11 D5 Boot IP address 192 168 2 9 Part number 91610103 Hardware version V22 1a Serial number 3B016868 Figure 7 14 Core submenu visual engineer
23. Installation Complete visual engieeering Setup was completed successfully LiGHTWAR E Completed Output folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Universal Platform Bootlo Output folder C ProgramData Microsoft Windows Start Menu Programs Lightware Create shortcut C ProgramData MicrosoftWindows Start Menu Programs Lightwar Create shortcut C ProgramData MicrosoftWindows Start Menu Programs Lightwar Output folder C Users Public Desktop Create shortcut C Users Public Desktop Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Ink Output folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Universal Platform Bootlo Extract releasenote html 100 Created uninstaller C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Universal Platform B Completed Step 8 If the installation is complete click Finish 1 Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Setup Completing Lightware Universal wees Platform Bootloader Setup Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader has been installed on your computer Click Finish to dose Setup v View the release notes Upgrade the UPBSW Step 1 Run the application Step 2 In the welcome screen click on the Q button in the top right corner the awe About window will appear Click on the Update button edem Step 3 The program checks the available updates on Lightware website and shows its versi
24. IGHTWARE Symptom Rootcause Action Referto _ Optical module Extenders Fiber cable is Check the connectors from TX Section 5 1 not linked or connected to Channel A to RX Channel remote device not used cannot be channel reached Optical cable Use special fiber optical cable became cleaning equipment or a soft cloth to contaminated carefully clean it Different Check the firmware in TX and RX Section 7 8 3 firmware is the versions have to match If and Chapter 9 installed necessary do firmware upgrade Firmware upgrade The extender is IP address Check the IP address of MODEX Section 7 1 not listed difference and the computer they must be under the same subnet Miscellaneous Crosspoint Core module is Unlock the core module via the built Section 7 8 7 setting cannot locked in website be changed Module The module is Unlock the module the built in Section 7 8 7 property cannot locked website be changed 12 Warranty Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase 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 contact your local representative or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering H 1071 Budapest Peterdy Street 15 HUNGARY
25. to the computer Enumerated USB device is connected and install is in progress Connected USB device is connected to the receiver and emulated on the computer Suspended Keyboard and mouse functions are emulated by the extender and no USB enumeration occurs while operator switching A computer is not aware when the device has been changed When the state is Suspended device is disconnected from the extender however it is still emulated to the computer Cartinn lleing tha h Wie USING ine DUIIT IN Wi tow visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 8 7 Lock submenu Locking a module means settings of the module cannot be changed neither on user interface nor by protocol commands Advanced view however it will be still active Modules and settings can be locked on this page Network Status Lock core module Lock Lcd Home Screen Disable setup from Lcd menu MODEX PH OPTS C MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM B MODEX IF AUD D MODEX IF RS232 IR E Lock all modules Unlock all modules Unlock Figure 7 19 Lock submenu Lock core module Crosspoint change is not allowed on any layer Video Audio Infra Serial etc Lock LCD Home Screen When this option is checked front panel menu is locked Only idle state is shown front panel operations are disabled Disable setup from LCD menu Front panel menu is available but settings cannot be changed 7 9 Advanced view
26. Advanced view is the surface for LW3 protocol settings with terminal window Commands and specific parameters that are not available on the user interface can be run and set Detailed information about the protocol nodes methods and parameters can be found in chapter 8 on page 58 Click on Close button to hide Advanced view 1 2 3 4 Figure 7 20 Debug window 6 Terminal window Commands and responses are listed in this window The timecode in every row shows the exact time when the command was sent or the response received Sent command is displayed in red and starts with gt character received response is displayed blue and starts with lt character The content of the window can be emptied by the Clear button Command line Command text can be typed directly by this field and executed by the Send button Protocol tree The protocol tree is available via this panel Select an item to see its content Node list Correspondent parameters and nodes are shown which are connected to the selected item in the protocol tree Manual button Manual short description of the node can be called and displayed in the terminal window oee more information about manuals in section 8 2 9 on page 66 Set button Saves the value parameter typed in the textbox Call button Calls the method e g reloads factory default settings Info module is locked its settings cannot be changed parameters values will not b
27. Setup will install Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader in the following folder To install in different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Space required 136 5MB Space available 36 0GB 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 visual engiteering Choose a Start Menu folder for the Lightware Universal Platform LiGHTWARE Bootloader shortcuts 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 A Ruler for Windows Accessories Administrative Tools ASUS Page 70 90 Section 9 Firmware upgrade MODEX OPTS MODEX OPTM User s Manual Step 6 Verify the settings and click Install or click Back and change the settings Eee Uer Bootloader Setup Sa Summary visual engieeering The installer has been set up Please take a moment to review LiGHTWAR E your choices Please review the selected setup User selection summary Install C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Step 7 After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated click on it Universal Bootloader Setup Ce
28. for methods mme nodePath methodName eHuman readable manual Example MANe PRESETS Count pme PRESETS Count int Number of presets MANe SYS CORE ResetLink mme SvYS CORE ResetLink Reset optical link 8 3 LW3 protocol tree The tree structure of each MODEX is the following root node REMOTE if remote device is connected PRESETS MANAGEMENT EDID MEDIA ISYS 8 3 1 REMOTE The node contains the protocol tree of the remote device if connected PRESETS MANAGEMENT EDID MEDIA and SYS subnodes Settings and values are valid for the remote device only 8 3 2 PRESETS Group node for the eight available presets each preset has own subnode with its properties 8 3 3 MANAGEMENT A group node for every management related settings The features and settings here are not related to the current crosspoint settings The node contains the following subnodes MANAGEMENT NETWORK Contains Network related properties such as IP address Gateway Subnet mask DHCP and Port settings MANAGEMENT STATUS Basic status values are stored about the MODEX Firmware versions Internal Voltage values Module code System time elapsed time since last booting in seconds MANAGEMENT LOCK Installed modules can be locked unlocked individually or together Info The locking state is also stored under SYS CORE nodes and its subnodes as read only property but the settings can be done MANAGEMENT LOCK MANAGEME
29. measurement is in progress data is collected in the background If the button is unchecked error counter is reset to O If the module MODEX PH OPTx is locked link quality measurement cannot be enabled or disabled 7 5 2 Video modules MODEX modules including video interface and physical link modules have their special property list Related ports are indicated by the color of the module property bar Different color means different module Left click on Module property bar to open module property window Certain video modules have more than one video inputs or outputs but only one of these inputs or outputs can be used in video crosspoint The reason is that only one video stream transmission is permitted between the core module and the video module Under Settings there is a Mode selector which activates the interface The active input or output port of selected mode appears in video crosspoint and the port property becomes available Module configuration DVI input active HDMI input active If the module is locked the active interface cannot be changed visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 5 3 Audio modules Each MODEX modules including video interface and physical link modules have their special property list Related ports are indicated by the color of the module property bar Different color means different module Left click on Module property bar to open module property window There is a mode se
30. 7 8 8 on page 54 and Lock submenu see in section 7 8 7 on page 56 Page 22 90 Lal Section 4 MODEX concept 4 3 EDID memory transmitter EDID memory is non volatile and consists of four blocks each for different purposes Factory preset EDIDs User saved EDIDs Dynamic EDID EDID of last connected sink on the output port Emulated EDIDs EDID currently emulated on a specific input port EDIDs are numbered from 1 in each block They can be referred as the first letter of the block name and the number of the desired EDID This way F02 refers to the second factory preset EDID Dynamic and emulated EDID blocks size depends on the A V modules EDID memory structure is the following MERLO uh ccm Factory Preset EDIDs OW ASS endi User programmable memories UE Po cr PETER Last attached monitor s EDID output REG mme Emulated EDID input Dynamic factory and user EDIDs can be switched and emulated at the input s Info Factory EDIDs Fxx are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions Info MODEX can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures Info Attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory even if the monitor is disconnected 4 3 1 EDID types M
31. UPBSW application Step 2 Install the UPBSW application Step 3 Connect the computer to the MODEX device s Step 4 Start the UPBSW and follow the instructions shown on the screen 9 2 Detailed instructions 9 2 1 Get the firmware pack and the UPBSW application In order to get the firmware pack with the necessary components file for your device s please contact support lightware eu The UPBSW application can be downloaded from www lightware eu 9 2 2 Install the UPBSW application Step 1 Run install UPBSW wv1 0 6b1 exe el install UPBSW v1 0 6b1 4 Lightware Visual Engineering Ltd LX 1061 Step 2 Click Next in the opening Welcome window 1 Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Setup Say visual asgiseerin Welcome to Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Setup Setup will guide you through the installation of Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue visual engineering IGHTWARE 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 I Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Setup _ Choose
32. 1 Module code sequence Each MODEX unit has a 15 character long code sequence which identifies the modules built in the frame The code sequence consists of 5x3 blocks of characters The 3 character long blocks are the last three characters of a module s part code this code is also painted on the module frame The following example represents the structure of the code sequence MODEX OPTS TX AUDIO VIDEO CNTRL ETHERNET 10 100 USB COMPUTER OPTS LINK ENTER RESET The module code is displayed in idle state of above MODEX unit is 103227410715721 Interface Module D Interface Module E Video amp Audio Module B Media connector Frame 103 9161 0103 MODEX OPTS TX 227 9161 0227 MODEX CON NT OPTS 410 9161 0410 MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM 715 9161 0715 MODEX IF RS232 IR 721 9161 0721 MODEX IF AUD Frame Media connector Video amp Audio Module B Interface Module E Interface Module D Info The order of the modules and codes are determined by Lightware 4 2 Module layout The layout of the modules is fixed so as the order of the module codes B D and E letters determine the module positions which help to identify them in LW3 protocol C means the physical module PHY which is integrated into the Core module in MODEX OPT extenders The letters are also displayed in the built in website in the Settings menu Status submenu see section
33. 1 Rack shelf mounting with 1U high rack shelf 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 5 3 2 Truss mounting with Mounting bracket V2 2 Step 1 Fasten the mounting bracket on the side of the unit with the provided screws Step 2 Use a bolt to attach a standard clamp The clamp is not supplied with the device Step 3 Mount the unit on the truss with the clamp 5 3 3 Through furniture mounting with Mounting bracket V2 To get a good result the thickness of the board should not exceed 25 millimeters Step 1 Cut a suitable hole in the board Step 2 Attach the mounting bracket on the side of the unit with the provided screws Step 3 Mount the unit on the board Step 4 Loosen the screws a little on the bracket and adjust the unit to line up with the front of the board Page 28 90 Section 5 Installation 6 Front panel operations 6 1 Front panel menu The extender has an LCD on the front panel showing the built in front panel menu This can be used to change basic settings or display different information about the modules Navigation Front panel LCD has 2 lines and 16 characters in each line The name of the menu item is always displayed in the first line If no button is
34. 62 8 2 2 QGetall properties and methods of a 62 8 2 3 child nodes properties and methods of a node 63 5 _ 63 2 5 64 822 6 OUDSCHDUOD 64 8 2 7 Notifications about the changes of the properties 66 opas MM ONAUTO 66 2 95 66 EVWWSIPROTOCOL TREE 67 M T E 67 6 32 67 3292 JAMANA CE ME N ec ea 67 rH 68 D HH 68 M MI E I P t LI Le E 68 9 FIRMWARE nau avita a a a Lau cue utu a ataca ae 69 9d 69 92 DETAILED ANSTRUGTIONGS vec tuna tS 69 9 2 1 the firmware pack and the UPBSW application 69 9 2 2 Install the UPBSW application 69 9 2 3 Connect the computer to the MODEX device s 72 9 2 4 Start the UPBSW and follow the instructions sho
35. Neutrik power connector Power In with white chuck that fits for thin cables diameter between 6 0 and 11 0 mm A black colored chuck is also supplied that fits for thick cables diameter between 9 5 and 15 0 mm Assembling Cable assembling can be only done by qualified person If the cable needs to be replaced the following steps help when assembling Step 1 Put bushing and chuck onto the cable Step 2 Prepare cable Step 3 Insert the wire into the terminals and fasten the clamping device by a flat screw driver Step 4 Push insert and chuck into housing pay attention to the guiding keyway Step 5 Fasten bushing by means of a fork wrench 3 4 min Torque 2 5 Nm Figure 2 5 Neutrik power connector assembling 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 ye PC or Mac Display am a monitor Here is my EDID o PC or Mac Display Now know what can send PC or Mac Display Figure 3
36. OOF YCbOr 4 4 4 4 2 2 micro 21 M E No delay BUB ETE Total max 6 75 Gbps MIX 2 A 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a SIBLE TTO S1 p AREE EE EE EEEE E TT E E EPET TEET ET T No Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID emulalliol x ocio rrt Yes Advanced EDID management ADOP COMMON 2 MT Yes Audio 4 stereo PCM or HBP compressed i o 959 Power consumption 0 4 W typ 0 7 W eo ESD DOVE CHO TENER 8 kV HBM 10 2 3 MODEX AV HDMI 4K OM 9161 0416 Max FESO OM e recie Erde 1600x1200 9 60 Hz 36 bit 3840x2160 9 30 Hz 24 bit E 1920x1080p 120 Hz 24 bit GOO 24 30 36 bit deep color COl RAE RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Frame delay No delay T testa atu 9 Gbps EE 300 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 4 SB UPOO RU UT ETT
37. Step 3 Navigate to Settings Reset submenu and press the enter button Press the enter button to restart device or the escape button to cancel The extender is immediately restarted Enter bootload mode Firmware upgrade of the device can be executed only in Bootload mode If the working mode of the device is not switched to bootload mode automatically the mode can be also switched manually Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Navigate to Settings Enter bootload submenu and press the enter button Press the enter button to switch to Bootload mode LCD will turn to dark The device can be switched to normal operation mode by pressing the reset button or turning it off and on again visual engineering IGHTWARE Loading factory defaults Step 1 Navigate to Settings Fact defaults submenu and press the enter button Step 2 Press the enter button to load factory defaults or the escape e button to cancel Step 3 The device is restarted factory default settings and parameters are set See the list about the details in section 10 5 on page 87 6 4 Modules menu This menu contains information and certain settings of the modules The menu shows only the installed modules Each module contains two submenus nfo Contains basic information about the module Part number Hardware version and Serial number Settings Different module by module see the followi
38. Yes Embedded audio Return Yes No EDID Yes Advanced EDID management COMPIAMCY REED Yes v1 4 ot e EE Cni ene 4 stereo PCM or HBR compressed VOLO Puoi adus ovo tuv uia Roto a UE 959 Power consumption t pano 0 38W typ 2 88 W max GOR SCIONS mS HDMI FOLG esata cat carn 8kV HBM 10 2 4 MODEX AV 3GSDI IM PAN m o 9161 0426 FESO OM bois 1920 1080 60 Hz hance 3G SDI Level A 1920x1080p YCbCr 4 2 2 3G SDI Level B 1920x1080p YCbCr 4 2 2 Max input cable 130 3G SDI See deo 20 bit 10 bit Y 10 bit CbCr 12 bit RGB No delay TR Total max 2 97 Gbps Supported video SD SDI HD SDI 3G SDI 3ID SHUDIDORD Corduba inet lun inue No audi Yes T EU I UM No Audio vs PE 4 stereo PCM
39. __ 16 5 23 TMDS Clock venca 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock 5 Table 2 2 DVI I connector assignments 2 6 4 BNC connectors SDI Standard BNC receptacle is used for SD HD 3G SDI input and outputs BNC receptacle BNC plug Recommended coax cable type Belden 1694A These pins are connected only in MODEX AV DVIDL IM and MODEX AV DVIDL OM modules These pins are only for future developments visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 6 5 S PDIF digital audio input and output Some interface modules have standard RCA receptacles for digital coaxial audio inputs and outputs Name _____ S PDIF input or output 1 LO Plastic insulator 2 Figure 2 2 S PDIF connector pin assignments Info Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color coded by CEA CEDIA 863 B ANSI to aid correct connections According to the standard Lightware devices are supplied with orange colored RCA connectors for S PDIF signals 2 6 6 Symmetrical analog stereo audio 5 pole Phoenix connector is used for symmetrical analog audio The connector is used on certain interface modules as a configurable input or output Always check if this connector is configured as an output or input to prevent con
40. character control characters have to be escaped see section 8 1 2 on page 60 method always has a return state if the method could be executed The state could be either OK or FAILED method not necessarily has a return value If it does it can contain additional information which is always specific for the current case return value can specify why the execution failed Find details in section 8 2 5 on page 64 When the method cannot be executed e g the parameter list is illegal there is an error message see section 8 1 3 on page 61 Format mXe nodeName methodName return Value Legend m method X can be O when the execution of the method was successful when the execution of the method failed F manual for the method see section 8 2 9 on page 66 error message for the method see section 8 1 3 on page 61 Example lt mOe nodel nodel12 method1 mOe MEDIA IR XP1 DefaultSwitch mOe EDID DeleteEdid 8 1 2 Escaping Property values and method parameters can contain characters that are used as control characters in the protocol They must be escaped The escape character is the backslash V and escaping means injecting a backslash before the character that should be escaped like in C language Control characters are the followings 96 Y in X Example Original text Johne Doe et 3 e522 1enodel Nnodel11 Escaped text Johne Doe
41. ede inda veu urs 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max Ganges m rU 2 x 9 pole D sub 911611211 15 kV HBM 10 3 3 MODEX IF RS232 RS422 Parn NUMDO 9161 0714 EA 709 Power consumption 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max 2 x 9 pole D sub Protectio a Rene RM eer te eee 15 kV HBM RS 232 Supported baud from 2400 to 256000 configurable cm RX TX bidirectional RS 422 Pin assignment 1 RX 2 3 4 TX 5 GND lecce a a E 5 V visual engineering IGHTWARE 10 3 4 MODEX IF RS232 IR Tr 9161 0715 aie 659 Power consumption 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max IR connector 2x3 5 mm TRS connector 1 8 mini jack 9 pole D sub E o for C No RS 232 Supported baud from 2400 to 256000 configurable 5 5 5 RX TX bidirectional IR Supported frequencies input carrier frequency 38 kHz configurable Supported frequencies output carrier frequency 38 kHz configurable 10 3 5 MODEX IF ETH
42. lines Every line is terminated with a carriage return Cr r and line feed Lf n characters In several cases the number of the lines in the response cannot be determined in advance In several cases the client is intended waiting for the whole response and also wants to be sure that received lines belong together and to the same command In these cases a special feature the signature can be used The signature is a four digit long hexadecimal value that can be optionally placed before every command In that case the response to that particular command will also be preceded by the signature and the corresponding lines will be in between brackets Command format XXXX command Legend four digit long hexadecimal value Response format command lines j Example 00014 GETe MEDIA 1DODI n e MEDIA VIDEO n e MEDIA AUDIO n e MEDIA UART n e MEDIA IR n e MEDIA PACKETROUTER Info The lines of the signature are also Cr and Lf terminated 8 2 9 Manual For every property and method in the tree there is a manual The manual is a human readable text that describes the syntax and provides a hint for how to use the primitives Command format for property MANe nodePath propertyName for method MAN e nodePath methodName Response format The human readable manual is separated by a space character from the primitives for properties pme nodePath propertyName eHuman readable manual
43. locking unlocking can be switched from the built in website see more information in section 7 8 7 on page 56 6 2 Info menu The Info menu displays basic information about the unit as follows MCU Firmware version FPGA Firmware version Web content version Supply A the power supply unit Supply B not in use reserved for future developments Temperature measured on the core module If the temperature is above the Overheat limit the speaker sounds the unit reboots and the event is logged 6 3 Settings menu 6 3 1 Network settings If the extender is connected to an Ethernet Network the settings are available in this submenu Info If you change more settings in Network submenu it is not necessary to restart the device after every step Reboot after setting all necessary parameters is enough Setting the IP address Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Setting the Subnet mask Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Navigate to Settings Network Settings IP Address submenu and press the enter 9 button Use left lt and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down 7 buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the enter button to restart device recommended Navigate to Settings Network Settings Subnet mask submenu and press the enter button Use left lt and right gt button
44. not be executed e g illegal parameter count Y can be the return value of the method if any itis valid that a method does not have any return value In this case the equal sign can be omitted Example gt CALLe MANAGEMENT LOCK LOoCKkA11 lt mOe MANAGEMENT LOCK LockAll Error response format If there were errors during the execution an error message is received which follows the method name Find the error numbers in section 8 1 3 on page 61 mEe nodePath methodName e EXXX Error message Example gt CALLe EDID DeleteEdid 0100 lt mEes EO005 Invalidevalue 8 2 6 Subscription User can subscribe to any node Subscribe to node means that user will get a notification if any of the properties of the node is changed These notifications are asynchronous messages such as the ones described above and hence they are useful to keep client application up to date without receiving any unwanted information When user does not want to be informed about the changes anymore he can simply unsubscribe from the node Info The subscriptions are handled separately for connections and not for users Hence if the connection is terminated all registered subscriptions are deleted After every connection the subscribe command has to be sent in order to get the notifications of the changes Subscribe to a node Command format OPENe nodePath Response format o e nodePath Example lt o e MANAGEMENT NETWO
45. port 6 8 EDID menu receiver The available video output port is displayed in the EDID menu of the receiver The EDID of the last attached sink is shown in this menu In the first line the output port D1 Dynamic EDID is shown The second line is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID manufacturer code resolution with refresh rate and sink type Info Attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory even if the monitor is unconnected 6 9 Presets menu Preset operations can be done in the Presets menu Each extender has 8 preset memories that can be loaded and saved at any time Info A preset setting stores the full configuration of all input and output ports and emulated EDID settings so preset loading have an effect on every output except the locked ones 6 9 1 Saving a preset Step 1 Create the desired layout and settings in the extender Step 2 Navigate to Presets menu and press the enter button Step3 Select Save preset submenu by the down button and press the enter or the right gt button Step 4 Select a preset by the up and down buttons Step 5 Press the enter button to save the settings 6 9 2 Loading a preset Step 1 Navigate to Presets menu and press the enter button Step2
46. receiver are linked by a fiber cable and one of them is connected to a LAN the other extender can be also controlled In this case the extender that is connected by the LAN cable is the Local Device the other extender is the Remote Device Section 7 Web control Using the built in website Page 37 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 4 Crosspoint menu MODEX is a multi layer extender and each layer has an own specific control panel for configuration Left click on the Crosspoint label in the main menu to obtain layers of configuration panel supported by the selected MODEX extender pair Info USB KVM has no crosspoint configuration panel Info layer is not supported by the selected MODEX its menu is not displayed 6 Crosspoint panel e Input module properties Input ports Output module properties Q Output ports Q Navigation buttons Icons on the ports Displaying connections between the input and output ports Dark tiles Connection is not possible Grey tiles Connection is possible but not established White tiles Connection is established Each color bar represents a module Properties window appears displaying information and settings about the given input module by clicking on the colored bar Displaying available input ports of the selected layer Properties panel can be displayed on the right side by clicking on its button Each color bar represents a module Properties window app
47. 0 2 W typ 0 33 W max iacere teet ntu a 1xRCA 1x5 pole PHOENIX EOD 8kV HBM S PDIF digital audio Rusa S PDIF Supported sample 16 to 48 kHz AES EBU GOMO AUDY gt Qe uer atii cute ues No 16 ee t DUREE RE Up to 24 bits Analog audio Sample 16 to 96 kHz 4 4 6 dBu Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB C DP PUE 5dB to 7 and oodB OUTOUT 1 2 10 3 8 MODEX IF AUD 9161 0721 IN On 90 g s 0 2 W typ 0 33 W max COMECON ose 2xRCA 2x5 pole PHOENIX ESD nnns 8kV HBM S PDIF digital audio Mb S PDIF Supported sample rates 16 to 48 kHz input 16 to 48 kHz output AES EBU No slept E Up to 24 bits Analog audio
48. 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 speaker 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 have changed to different EDID MODEX OPTS TX 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 MODEX OPTS TX and I m using 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 that supports all common VESA resolutions see the factory EDID list in section 4 3 2 on page 24 visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 2 Advanced EDID management Info Info Each DVI sink e g monitors pro
49. 20x 540i 59 98 Hz 5 F48 F49 F50 F52 5 F54 F55 F56 F58 F59 F60 Table 4 2 Factory preset EDID list 4 4 USB K M MODEX devices are able to extend two USB 1 1 and or USB 2 0 devices from the transmitter to the receiver that are compatible and in line with USB HID standard Typical supported USB devices are USB mouse and keyboard Smart Card reader Typical application is when a computer located at the transmitter is controlled at receiver s side by the connected keyboard and mouse via USB Certain touch monitors fulfill the USB HID standard which can also be connected Below listed devices have been tested and found compatible by Lightware Touch Revolution K17A 0101 A0 VID OxOEEf PID 0x72C4 Dell ST2220T VID 0x1FD2 PID 0x0064 LG 23ET88V VID 0x0457 PID 0x1030 currently one point touch is supported ZYTRONIC VID 0x14C8 PID 0x0005 and Wacom intous5d tablet visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 Installation 5 1 Connecting devices When building an electronic system make sure that all devices are powered down before connecting them Powered on devices may have dangerous voltage levels that can damage sensitive electronic circuits After the system is complete connect the power cables to the extenders and to the power outlet the units are immediately powered ON Info Do not
50. Available connections Return AUX Analog v Analog output Y ___ Y Embedded audio 1 v Table 7 3 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio Forward audio Analog Input 2 ee ________ Return AUX _ 0 2 Table 7 4 Available connections when setting in the receiver 7 5 3 3 S PDIF audio in to Main Audio Group Analog audio disabled RCA connector RCA connector analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out X X X X Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group Return AUX HDMI S PDIF input pov 11 Embedded audio Forward auction Table 7 5 Available connections when setting in the transmitter ua T Mes lei AL Lae ane Joe mid f AST VA ex Beam TAA April IRA 2 Ma CCLIO f GUI ILI 5 IU LUIG e Av ul Wi wii 5 QU EB NB C WW ur IJ Sr Vl a visual engineering IGHTWARE Embedded audio S PDIF input HDMI MM ___ Return AUX Return audio Table 7 6 Available connections when setting in the receiver 7 5 3 4 S PDIF audio out from Main Audio Group Analog audio disabled analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out X X
51. Channel configuration SDI Audio Channels SDI signal can carry up to 16 audio channels 8 of them can be allocated to dedicated channels in line with HDMI audio channel allocation settings Select the two groups from the drop down menus and click on a cube to connect the channels Same groups cannot be selected at the same time Channel assignment is not changed on the cubes when another group is selected from the drop down menu layout of the cubes remains unchanged HDMI audio channel allocation Number of channels can be selected from 2 to 8 channels Asignment 0 1 FL 2 FR S LFE 4 FC 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 RL 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 RL 6 RR 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC 5 RL 6 RR 7 RLC 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 5 RL 6 RR 7 RLC 8 RRC or 1 FL 2 FR S LFE 4 FC 5 RL 6 RR 7 FLC 8 FRC Table 7 9 HDMI audio channel allocation Preset Preset memories can be used to store SDI audio settings and configurations There are 4 factory and 5 user programmable preset memories Factory presets cannot be changed and cannot be renamed User programmable preset memories can be saved changed loaded and renamed as well Preset memory stores the full configuration of SDI audio settings channel allocation and assignments visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 6 6 IR port The followings can be set on the properties panel of IR port IR Input R1 Carrier frequency kHz set according to the needs of t
52. Components Choose which features of Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader you want to install Choose Components Choose which features of Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader you want to install LiGHTWARE LiGHTWARE Check the ts you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to componen 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 Or select the optional components you wish to install Select the type of install Or select the optional components you wish to install Snapshot install Snapshot install Core components Runtime components v File associations v Start Menu entries v Desktop shortcuts Space required 136 5MB Space required 136 5MB Normal install recommended Snapshot install The installer can update only this instance Cannot be updated One only updateable instance can exist for More than one different version can be all users installed for all users Does not contain the version in its name Version number is displayed in the name Step 4 Select the destination folder and click Next Using the default path is highly recommended Choose Install Location visual ergiteering Choose the folder in which to install Lightware Universal Platform LiGHTWARE Bootloader
53. DEX IF RS232 IR 1 3 Features Front panel control EDID emulation Network settings Preset handling and the most important module settings are available on LCD based menu with navigation buttons Built in web page Easy access a Web browser to control and configure the MODEX pair Built in universal power supply The extenders are equipped with a built in universal power supply which accepts AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency Front panel LEDs Audio Video Optical Link and PSU LEDs to get immediate feedback about the signals and link status Pixel accurate reclocking The video output on the receiver has a clean jitter free signal eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections Advanced EDID Management User can emulate any EDID on video input ports read out and store any monitor s EDID HDCP enable disable MODEX extenders HDCP capable ones To display unprotected content on a non HDCP capable sink HDCP can be disabled via the front panel menu or from a web browser by the built in web page Single fiber technology MODEX OPTS and OPTM extenders give optical transmission over a single or duplex fiber equipped with a Neutrik OpticalCON or industrial grade connector but both can be used with LC fiber cable USB Connected USB HID devices e g keyboard mouse are extended from transmitter to r
54. DIO 4 PSU LEDs Menu navigation VIDEO CNTRL ETHERNET 10 100 OPTS LINK USB ports 2 Menu display 7 Ethernet Locking RJ45 socket Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN o Status LEDs Audio LED lights green when the audio transfer is active Video LED indicates correct video transmission CNTRL LED is green when low speed handshake of the extenders is complete OPTS LINK LED lights when optical link is active e Menu navigation Up down left right enter and escape buttons for menu navigation PSU LEDs CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation 5V and 3 3V LEDs light green when the extender is powered on o USB ports USB K M ports for HID devices preferably Keyboard and mouse See more information in section 4 4 on page 25 O Menu display Displays status information and menu operation on the LCD with 2x16 characters 62 Reset Reset button reboots the extender This is the same as disconnecting from power source and reconnecting again 2 2 Rear view MODEX can be supplied with many kind of interface modules thus the rear view of the extenders are different Following example shows the structure of the installed modules 1 2 Interface module E 7 Video amp Audio module B pha dp IR OUT IRIN 3 C S PDIF IN ANALOG IN RS 232 SIPDIFOUT ANALOGOUT 5 HDMI IN DVI IN Interface module D
55. E 36 bit 12 bit per color 6 eee RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 Frame QGelgy No delay ANA ANG Total max 6 75 Gbps MATIX CV GIO 225 MHz Supported video DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 3a 3D SUD DOM MTM No Embedded audio Return 0 Yes No EDID emwulation eene Yes Advanced EDID management CON MOIAING Yes Audio 4 stereo PCM or HBR compressed NA 959 Power consumption nenne 0 4W typ 0 7W max ANS COS TREE ET DT UT mE DVI D Rm 8kV 10 3 Interface modules 10 3 1 MODEX IF RS232 UID uai autcm A ieee 9161 0712 Supported baud from 2400 to 256000 configurable one sits RX TX bidirectional WA SION RUNE UT 60 g 0 1 W typ 0 2 W max 9 pole D sub 15 kV 10 3 2 MODEX IF 2xRS232 DUMDE gc TE 9161 0713 Supported baud rate from 2400 to 256000 configurable SICAL TY m Rm RX TX bidirectional VA Tz ITO rd UHR 70g Power CONSUMPTION sut te
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57. HDMI output port contains the following adjustable settings HDMI mode Auto DVI HDMI 24 bit HDMI 30 bit HDMI 36 bit Color space Auto RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 Color range Auto Compress Expand HDCP Auto Always Analog Input P7 Analog ME Port name Volume 0 00 dB Balance 50 Gain 0 dB Invert phase DC Filter Signal present present Signal type PCM Sampling Freqency 48 kHz Factory Defaults E Reload Reload button resets default Name of the port and default values of Volume Balance Analog Output P9 77 Unmuted Unlocked Port name Volume 0 00 dB Balance 50 Bass 0 Treble 0 Invert phase Signal present present Signal type PCM Sampling Freqency kHz 48 kHz Factory Defaults 6 Reload Heload button resets default Port name and default values of Volume Balance Bass HDMI P1 unmuted Unlocked HDMI mode Color space Color range HDCP Port name Info Info 7 6 4 HDMI input port Only one setting belongs to HDMI input port HDCP can be enabled or disabled 7 6 5 SDI port SDI channel configuration window can be displayed by pressing its configuration button on properties panel SDI Audio Channels HDMI audio channel allocation Group 1 1 4 Number of channels 1 2 3 4 2 6 7 8 2 channels Assignment hr Preset FACTORY1 IBI FACT Load preset Figure 7 10 SDI
58. In this case there is no real crosspoint switching the signal of the input port is always switched to the output port except if the output is muted 7 4 2 Audio crosspoint MODEX extenders support two audio groups the Main audio group and the S PDIF audio group These groups are independent from each other In this case there are forbidden crosspoint connections The link can support four audio layers Main audio group Embedded audio from transmitter to receiver Return AUX from receiver to transmitter S PDIF audio group Forward Audio from transmitter to receiver Return Audio from receiver to transmitter At the transmitter side the Embedded audio and the Forward Audio appears as an output the Return Audio and the Return AUX appears as an input At the receiver side the direction is the opposite Receiver fixed PEE optional Figure 7 2 Audio layers The four audio layers between the transmitter and the receiver are defined and fixed always extended The other audio inputs and outputs are optional and depend on the installed interface modules the available crosspoint settings depend on the application mode set in the properties of the audio module Section 7 Web control Using the built in website Page 39 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE Video Audio Serial Return AUX Return audio Analog Input SPDIF Input Analog Output LE SPDIF Output Forward audio Figure 7 3 Audio cr
59. NT LOG Last logged events can be queried here MANAGEMENT LOG node contains five properties Warning Error Debug Fatal and Notice which shows the number of the occurrence of the given event type The log can be emptied by the calling the clearLog method The node has five subnodes NOTICE WARNING ERROR FATAL DEBUG which contain the log entries as a property describing the logged event with details visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 3 4 EDID The node and its subnodes represent all information about EDID management The node contains basic methods in connection with EDID emulation such as Copy Delete or Emulate EDID Subnodes refer to the type of the EDID as follows F Factory EDIDs U User EDID D Dynamic EDID The EDID of the monitor last attached to the receiver E Emulated EDID List of assigned video ports The node structure of Factory User and Dynamic EDIDs contain the available EDIDs as subnodes The structure of these EDID subnodes is the same Header Valid Invalid based on EDID header Data EDID data in HEX format Is Valid True False based on EDID data For detailed information about EDID memory see section 4 3 on page 23 8 3 5 MEDIA MEDIA node contains the available layers on installed modules such as VIDEO AUDIO UART or IR module Port and Crosspoint settings are structured in subnodes with methods and properties in the nodes of the layers 8 3 6 SYS The node has two subnod
60. ODEX AV 3GSDI IM B operational FPGA Firmware version 1 0 002 r14560 Web content version 1 0 551 r14837 Slot 1 not seated 5V status on supply A high MODEX IF RS232 IR E operational 5V status on supply N A Core temperature normal Figure 7 16 Status submenu Info Supply B is reserved for future developments 7 8 4 System log submenu The submenu shows events that have been logged by MODEX Click on the buttons below log window to display Warnings Errors Fatal errors or Notices The log can be scrolled by clicking arrow buttons on the right To display all listed events within the group e g Warnings click on More button all events will be listed in a new window Click on Export button to collect all events and display on a new page Network System log Backup USB K M Function Task id Occurrence Parameter Warnings Errors Fatal errors Notices Figure 7 17 System log submenu 7 8 5 Backup submenu This feature is under development 7 8 6 USB K M Connected USB devices and the status are displayed on the panels Network Status System log Backup USB K M Reboot USB Port 1 USB Port 2 5V present Not present 5V present Not present Device State Disconnected Device State Disconnected Manufacturer Manufacturer Product Product Vendor ID Vendor ID Product ID Product ID Figure 7 18 USB K M submenu Device states Disconnected No device is connected to the USB port and no device is emulated
61. RD TD Pin TD RD Legend RD Received data TDzTransmitted data Table 5 1 Pin assignments and applicable serial cables Serial cable types Straight serial cable Null modem serial cable ee Straight pin out at the one end and otraight pin outs on both ends cross pin out at the other end interchange lines of TX and RX Table 5 2 Serial cable types 5 2 2 Example connection diagrams Following cases are examples devices may have different receptacles and pin outs a Null modem Straight serial Cable Serial cable px PC DGZ MODEX OPTx TX MODEX OPTx RX Projector DTE DTE DTE DCE Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 2 TD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 RD Figure 5 2 Extending RS 232 between computer DTE and projector DCE Mentioned devices are examples and can be connected to either transmitter or receiver visual engineering IGHTWARE Null modem Null modem serial cable om serial cable PC DGZ MODEX OPTx TX MODEX OPTx RX lt PC DTE DTE DTE DTE Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 2 RD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD Pin 3 TD Figure 5 3 Extending RS 232 between computer DTE and computer DTE 5 3 Mounting options Devices can be mounted in several ways depending on the application Besides using with rack shelf a mounting bracket is available which offers easy mounting on truss systems with standard clamps or using the unit built into furniture 5 3
62. RK Subscribe to multiple nodes In order to subscribe to multiple nodes asterisk wildchar can be used Command format OPENe nodePath Response format o e nodePath Example gt OPENe MANAGEMENT LOG lt o e MANAGEMENT LOG Get the active subscriptions Issuing an OPEN command without any parameters returns the active subscriptions for the current connection Command format OPEN Response format o e nodePath Example OPEN o e SYS CORE o e MEDIA VIDEO o e MEDIA AUDIO o e MEDIA IR o MEDIA UART Unsubscribe from a node Command format CLOSEe nodePath Response format c e nodePath Example c e MANAGEMENT LOCK Unsubscribe from multiple nodes In order to subscribe to multiple nodes asterisk wildchar can be used Command format CLOSEe nodePath Response format c e nodePath Example gt CLOSEe MANAGEMENT lt visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 2 7 Notifications about the changes of the properties When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node which the property belongs to an asynchronous notification is generated This notification is called as the change message The format of such a message is very similar to the response for GET command Format CHGe nodePath propertyName newPropertyValue Example CHGe MEDIA IR P1 IR Input 8 2 8 Signature For some command the response can contain multiple
63. Select Load preset submenu by the down 7 button and press the enter or the right gt button Step 3 Select a preset by the up and down 7 buttons Step 4 Press the enter button to load the preset visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 Web control Using the built in website 7 1 MODEX extenders have several configuration options More settings are available using the built in website than on the front panel Connection can be established to the website through any Ethernet connector of the MODEX Network structure MODEX extenders have a front panel Ethernet port Additional rear side Ethernet connectors are available on MODEX IF ETH interface module All the connectors and the controller entity belong to the same network inside the MODEX Ethernet link is also transferred to the connected pair via physical layer link Connect any RJ45 connector of the transmitter or the receiver to a LAN and you can control both units Info Do not connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops In the same way if a MODEX transmitter and a receiver are linked by fiber optical cable do not connect both to the same LAN only one of them IP settings Before you connect to a MODEX extender using a Web browser the IP address must be set The Ethernet port can be configured on the front panel LCD menu or remotely through the built in website There are three different ways to configure the IP addr
64. Y LIVE VIDEO ENTER sv LO mu lt gt lt N CNTRL COMPUTER To O RESET 221 Front view MODEX OPTS TX LiGHTWARE MODEX OPTS TX Esc A AUDIO CPU LIVE F 1 VIDEO ENTER am 4 lt gt CNTRL COMPUTER OPTS LINK 2 Front view MODEX OPTM RX LicurwaRE MODEX OPTM RX ESC AUDIO Q CPU LIVE Im HA Q VIDEO ENTER 5 IT 4 Os CNTRL 8 OPTM LINK Front view MODEX OPTS RX LicurwaRE MODEX OPTS RX ESC A aupio x RI LIVE h HA VIDEO ENTER 5v X gt Ow CNTRL oPrs LINK RESET Bottom view Side view 178 5 21 25 240 6 87 Made EU Hungary 15 2 13 65 10 5 Factory default settings 10 5 1 Network settings Parameter IP address transmitter IP address receiver oubnet mask otatic gateway Port number DHCP HTTP port WEB socket 10 5 2 Video amp Audio modules HDMI input port Setting Value 192 168 0 101 192 168 0 102 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 1 6107 disabled 80 ______ Setting Value HDMI output port HDMI S
65. __ oection rirmw Step 3 Update devices The selected devices are listed with their status The setup is logged automatically the default path can be changed by ticking the option and browsing a folder Universal Platform Bootloader Step 1 Select package Step 2 Select devices Step 3 Update devices Step 4 Finish __ ______ gt Selected tasks MEX 103 426 715 999 UPDATE over Ethernet 192 168 2 112 6 Set up logging Change the log file directory CAUsersILASZLO 1 ZSEMppDatalLocallTempy upbswtemp 1404894477000 Details Start button begins the upgrade process Details button opens a new window that displays the process If the upgrade of a device is finished its log can be opened by the View button on the right When all the tasks are finished a windows appears Click OK to close and Next to display the summary page Universal Platform Bootloader 2 m xX Step 1 Select package Step 2 Select devices Step 3 Update devices Step 4 Finish Selected tasks Status MEX 103 426 715 999 UPDATE over Ethernet 192 168 2112 6 Success MEX 104 416 715 721 UPDATE over num INFORMATION Bootload process completed successfully OK Update progress Details irmware 1 Da na JF nn ra d e 2 Ade 5 90 auc I CIN fll IV gt visual engi
66. a wildchar Command format GETALLe nodePath Response format for nodes n e nodePath Response format for properties pXe nodePath propertyName parameter Legend X can be read only w read write Response format for methods m e nodePath methodName Example V GETALLe MANAGEMENT n e MANAGEMENT NETWORK n e MANAGEMENT STATUS n e MANAGEMENT LOCK n e MANAGEMENT LOG pre MANAGEMENT rebootNeeded false pwe MANAGEMENT WebEnvironment m e MANAGEMENT Udc m e MANAGEMENT Msg lt lt lt lt e 4 lt Info The command does not list child nodes and properties of listed child nodes only that belongs to the node directly E g the child nodes properties of MANAGEMENT NETWORK is not listed this example those can be queried if GETALLe MANAGEMENT NETWORK is run 8 2 4 Set command The setter command can be used to modify the value of a property Command format SET e nodePath propertyName newPropertyValue Response format The response for setting a property to a new value is the same as the response for GET command The value in the response is the new value if the execution of SET command was successful otherwise the unmodified old value with an error message pwe nodePath propertyName newProperty Value Example SETe MANAGEMENT NETWORK PortNumber 6107 pwe MANAGEMENT NETWORK PortNumber 6107 Error response format If there were errors during set
67. a1 Reserved TMDS Data1 Shield SCL TMDS Data1 SDA TMDS Data0 DDC CEC HEC Ground TMDS DataO0 Shield 5 V Power max 50 mA TMDS Data0 Hot Plug Detect TMDS Clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Table 2 1 HDMI connector and pin assignments Page 14 90 Section 2 Controls and connections 2 6 3 DVI inputs and outputs 29 pole DVI I connectors however internally connected pins vary by interface types This Way user can plug in any DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as VGA or RGBHV are currently not processed planned for future developments Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays Pay attention to the DVI cable if dual link signal is to be sent use only dual link capable DVI cables C2 9 10 11 172 13 14 15 16 C4 C5 M 2 Signal Pin _ 5 Mospasz 9 17 2 10 TMDS Datat 18 Dateor 73 TMDS Dataai4 Shield 1 TMDS Shield 19 TMDS Shield L4 0 12 TMDSDatas _ Ls 13 TwDS datas 21 TMDS Datas L6 4 sSVPower 22 TMDS Clock L7
68. ace Ethernet Select devices from the list Added ____ p Address Serial No ___ 5 200 92 168 2 96 6107 Sees 2168293607 foot Or enter the IP address of a device Help Refresh OK Cancel hl A X X X A X Section 9 Firmware upgrade Page 73 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE The following step is to select the device s which will be updated The available and Supported devices are searched and listed automatically currently UPBSW is able to update the firmware of devices connected via Ethernet or USB port MODEX can be updated via Ethernet If the desired device is not listed update the list by clicking the Refresh button and or type its IP address in the line Select the desired devices highlight them with yellow cursor then click OK The firmware components of the devices are listed on the following screen their version and the one that is available in the browsed package Update versions will be uploaded into the device s Info The media connector code of the MODEX is replaced by since it has no importance from firmware upgrade point of view Info If MODEX cannot send the details about its firmware click on the Use Bootloader butt
69. age Step 2 Select devices Step 3 Update devices Step 4 Finish a gt 2 Select a package on the computer DAPackageimodex Ifp Browse Package information General Devices Components Package name Modex Version p140520b0 Company Lightware Visual Engineering Created by N A Creation date 2014 05 20 11 26 Description Production package for Modex Page 72 90 Section 9 Firmware upgrade MODEX OPTS MODEX OPTM User s Manual Package information will be loaded to the tabs General version info creation date short description Devices which are compatible with the firmware Components in the package with release notes Click on Next button and follow the instructions below Universal Platform Bootloader Step 1 Select package Step 2 Select devices Step 3 Update devices Step 4 Finish Please read and follow the instructions below Lightware MODEX Firmware Upgrade Instructions Please follow the instructions below 1 Power up the selected MODEX unit 2 Connect the device to the computer or network via an Ethernet cable 3 Click the Next button when finished Info Files with extension are associated to UPBSW during installation If you double click on the Ifo file the application is launched and the package is loaded automatically In this case you Will see above screen Step 2 Select devices Universal Platform Bootloader s pu iX Select device interf
70. connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops In the same way if a MODEX transmitter and a receiver are linked by fiber optical cable do not connect both to the same LAN only one of them Touch panel Ethernet Laptop Projector i HDMI j RS 232 El ZELUS lt USB Power Power IR cable o o detector PC Blu ray player de emitter ETTE Mouse Remote controller Figure 5 1 Connecting devices Step 1 Connect the transmitter and the receiver by a multi or single mode fiber cable Connect channel A on transmitter to channel B on receiver Step 2 Connect a DVI or HDMI source e g computer to the transmitter s DVI or HDMI INPUT connector Step 3 Connect a DVI or HDMI sink e g projector to the receiver s DVI or HDMI output Step 4 Optionally connect the transmitter or the receiver to a Local Area Network in order to control the devices by the built in Web page More information about establishing the connection can be found in section 7 on page 36 Step 5 Optionally connect Ethernet devices e g switch laptop computer etc to the available RJ45 connector s of the extender s All connected devices will work as if they are connected to the same network Step 6 Optionally for RS 232 extension Connect a controller unit e g Touch panel to the RS 232 port of the transmitter with a null modem serial cable Co
71. d memory slot even if it is not empty 7 7 5 EDID Summary window oelect an EDID in the left panel and press Info button to display EDID summary General EDID version 1 EDID revision 3 S Manufacturer ID AM Samsung Electric Company Product code 8 09 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 not defined Figure 7 12 EDID Summary 7 7 6 Editing an EDID Select an EDID from left panel and press Edit button to display Advanced EDID editor window Modified EDID can be stored in user memory EDID Byte Editor Vendor Product Information Display parameters Power Management and Features Gamma Color and Established Timings Standard Timing Preferred timing mode 2nd descriptor field 3rd descriptor field 4th descriptor field CEA General Video data Audio data Speaker allocation data HDMI Colorimetry Detailed Timing Descriptor 1 Detailed Timing Descriptor 2 D 1 2 3 5 8 7 B 9 JFF oo Jac 20 SE 09 oo Jos 16 01 34 10 78 70 1 4 56 50 28 Jor 50 54 eo 71 J4F 181 oo 95 oo fas CO 24 83 Jot 02 18 71 38 2822 40 58 2c 45 09 25 21 00
72. d module settings Step 2 Select Crosspoint view and click on Presets button Step 3 Select the desired preset memory from the dropdown menu Step 4 Optionally write a short description and store it by the Set button description can be also stored without saving loading a preset Step 5 Click on Save preset button Loading a preset Info Info Step 1 Select Crosspoint view and click on Presets button Step 2 Select a preset from the dropdown menu Step 3 Optionally mark or unmark the Applying this preset will remove all locks setting Step 4 Click on Load preset button Loading a preset does not change User EDID memory If a place in the User EDID memory has been changed after saving the preset the EDID itself will not be changed when loading the preset The new EDID saved in the place will be valid since a preset stores the ID number of an emulated EDID not the EDID data 7 5 Module properties and settings General Info Info General information is displayed about the module Module name Part number Hardware version Serial number and further module dependent information and settings 7 5 1 Optical link quality The properties panel of MODEX PH OPTx module contains a feature that gives information about the optical link quality between the transmitter and the n receiver Scroll down in the window and the section will Link quality be visible If the radio button is checked link quality
73. e saved and factory default settings cannot be reloaded visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 Programmer s reference 8 1 LW3 protocol Overview Lightware 3 LW3 protocol is currently used by MODEX extender family 25G product line and will be the preferred protocol in new developments LW3 is an ASCII based protocol and all commands are terminated with a carriage return Cr r and line feed Lf n pair It is organized as a tree structure that provides outstanding flexibility for implementing a human readable but still easy to programmatically parse protocol which is suitable for different products with different feature list The concept In order to implement a flexible easy to use protocol that is straightforward to adapt to new devices and provides outstanding scalability and sustainability Lightware decided to organize all settings parameters and properties of the device to a tree structure with nodes properties and methods 8 1 1 Elements of tree structure Info All names and values are case sensitive Space character is replaced by e character in elements and commands descriptions Node Basic building block of the tree structure is the node A node can have multiple child nodes but only one parent The tree has only one root the root node The leaves of the tree are also nodes which do not have child nodes Nodes are separated by a slash character no backsla
74. ears displaying information and settings about the given output module by clicking on the colored bar Displaying available output ports of selected layer Properties panel can be displayed on the right side by clicking on its button If the window is smaller than required input and or output ports may not fit in the available area Thus the arrows on this button get activated and the ports can be scrolled Clicking in the middle icon restores the original layout crosspoint is arranged to the left top corner HDCP is enabled and the signal is HDCP is disabled or the signal is not encrypted black Port is muted black Port is locked black Page 38 90 encrypted grey Port is unmuted grey Port is unlocked grey Section 7 Web control Using the built in website MODEX OPTS MODEX OPTM User s Manual 7 4 1 Video crosspoint The number of the inputs and the outputs are depending on the number and the direction of the video modules As MODEX supports only one video transmission over the link the link appears as an input or as an output depending on the direction of the extender At the transmitter side the link appears as an output At the receiver side the link appears as an input Figure 7 1 Video crosspoint Transmitter Example Above figure shows one input and one output HDMI is the input port and the output port is the fiber optical connector towards to the receiver
75. eceiver thus a computer can be remote controlled 1 4 Applications au Media receiver Ethemet emm mm MODEX transmitter Eth El MODEX receive CINEMA RS 232 a it get T MODEX receiver i analog audio p X Ray Raye E Blu Ray Player emitter ven ow Sm 9p Ethernet pr M m Media receiver Speakers Speakers A ao EN MODEX transmitter Ethernet transmitter RS 232 Touch control CONFERENCE ROOM 2 E d Touch control CONFERENCE ROOM 1 E umm mem Camera 50 lt BES uiid lt jou m IR emitter MODEX receiver Pm Es E MODEX transmitter MODEX transmitter Projector Ethernet Tov DVD Player fet Laptop Blu Ray Player Ethernet MODEX receiver jov ge MODEX transmitter MODEX REET Ethernet enf bu m Touch control Figure 1 1 Integrated system The available features depend on the modules installed into the given MODEX product visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Controls and connections 2 1 Frames 2 1 1 Transmitter front view Info MODEX OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which look almost the same as MODEX OPTM frames Their housing contains just two differences the OPTM designation and the part number Etherne
76. ecific node It also can be used to get the value of a property Response format The first two characters of a response are unambiguously identifies the type of the element that the response line concerns First character is the type of the element node property method second is for miscellaneous information e g read write rights Defined prefixes are n node pr property only readable pw property writable readable m method executable After prefix the response contains the full path of the node property or method after a space character 8 2 1 Get all children of a node Get all of the child nodes of a parent node with one GET command Command format GET e nodePath Response format n e nodePath Example GETe MEDIA IR n e MEDIA IR XP1 n e MEDIA IR P1 n e MEDIA IR P2 8 2 2 Get all properties and methods of a node Get all properties and methods of a specific node with one GET command using an asterisk wildchar Command format GET e nodePath Response format for properties pXe nodePath propertyName parameter Legend Xcan be w read write Response format for methods m e nodePath methodName Example GETe PRESETS 1 pre PRESETS 1 Index 1 pwe PRESETS 1 RemoveLock false pwe PRESETS 1 Text Preset 1 8 2 3 Get all child nodes properties and methods of a node Get all child nodes properties and methods of a node with one command without using
77. es LOG and CORE SYS LOG Last log events collected from last booting The structure is the same as for MANAGEMENT LOG SYS CORE The node contains properties of MODEX frame nevertheless its subnodes contain the installed modules B C D and E Signal parameters are listed in the subnodes 9 Firmware upgrade MODEX can be upgraded by connecting a Windows PC via LAN and using Lightware s Universal Platform Bootloader Software UPBSW The application can be downloaded from www lightware eu In order to get the firmware pack with the necessary components Ifp file for your specific product please contact support lightware eu UPBSW can be installed to a Windows PC Info While the firmware is being upgraded normal operation mode is suspended as the extender is switched to bootload mode Signal processing between the extenders is not performed Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade If any problem occurs switch off the extender and restart the process Info User EDID memory or settings are not modified erased during the upgrade Important Always upgrade both extenders of a MODEX pair if you upgrade the transmitter use the same firmware package also on the receiver More devices can be upgraded at the same time in this case connect them to the LAN via Ethernet and make sure they are not connected to each other by fiber optical cable 9 1 Short instructions Step 1 Get the firmware pack and the Universal Platform Bootloader
78. ess Set the factory default static IP address MODEX extenders have static IP settings at the first startup You can reload these settings to the default state by the LCD menu Settings System Factory Default For detailed information about this step see section 6 3 1 on page 30 Factory default IP addresses are described in section 10 5 1 on page 87 Set a user defined static IP address IP address Subnet mask and Static gateway can be set by the user on front panel LCD menu Settings Network Settings For detailed information about this step see section 6 3 1 on page 30 Set a dynamic IP address DHCP mode can be enabled on the front panel LCD menu Settings Network Settings DHCP The extenders acquire IP addresses from the DHCP server on the LAN in this case For detailed information about this step see section 6 3 1 on page 30 Port settings Port setting has no influence on the connection if the built in web is used to control the MODEX When the extender is connected by LAN port nr 80 and 81 are used which cannot be changed Info Port setting has an influence when firmware upgrade is performed Establishing the connection To connect to a MODEX launch a web browser and type the IP address You can verify the actual address of the MODEX unit on its front panel display Settings Network Info Built in webpage can be opened at most in 4 different browser tabs simultaneously System requirements Operating Sy
79. etting Value Auto Auto Auto Color range 10 5 3 Interface modules Serial port RS 232 Auto Setting Value 9600 ieee 5 7 1 Infrared port None Setting Value IR input carrier frequency Hz IR output carrier frequency Hz Analog audio ports Parameter Application mode Analog in Gain dB only on input Analog out Volume dB Analog out Balance Invert phase DC filter 10 5 4 EDID settings 38000 3800 38000 Setting Value 0 Analog lt gt Emb amp Ret Aux O O 50 centered disabled disabled Setting Value DVI port HDMI pot 02 HDMI port visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 Troubleshooting Usually if the system seems not to transport the signal as expected the best strategy for troubleshooting is to check signal integrity through the whole signal chain starting from source side and moving forward to receiver end At first check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states For more information about status LEDs refer to section 2 1 1 on page 10 and section 2 1 2 on page 11 Symptom Rootcause Action Referto _ Video amp Audio module No picture on Device s not Check the extenders and the other the video output powered devices if they are properly powered port properly try to unplug and reconnect them Cable Cables must fit very well check all connection the connectors problem Not the proper Check t
80. ewed on non HDCP capable displays and interfaces like event controllers Rental and staging technicians often complain about Apple laptops who always send HDCP encrypted signals if the receiver device display matrix router etc reports HDCP compliancy However HDCP encryption is not required all the time e g computer desktop image MacBook and MacBook Pro still do that To avoid unnecessary HDCP encryption Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling disabling function the HDCP capability can be disabled on the extenders If HDCP is disabled the connected source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable and turn off authentication The source will not be able to communicate with any of the devices displays repeaters etc that are connected to the 5 output therefore it could not see if they are HDCP capable or not 3 3 2 Real life examples HDCP compliant sink Encrypted signal Encrypted signal HDMI cable HDMI cable Fiber optical cable Kai MODEX MODEX HDCP compliant sink Protected Transmitter Receiver content ENS Figure 3 2 HDCP compliant sink HDMI DVI All devices are HDCP compliant no special setting is required both protected and unprotected content is transmitted and displayed on the sink Non HDCP compliant sink HDMI DVI 1 Non encrypted signal HDMI cable _ Non encrypted signal gt HDMicabe gt Non HDCP compliant sink
81. h other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government 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 Caution Laser product This laser product is designated as Class 1M wavelengths are 850 nm 1310 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm visual engineering IGHTWARE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare that the products MODEX OPTS TX MODEX OPTM TX MODEX OPTS RX MODEX OPTM RX Computer Monitor Extender in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC are in conformity with the following standards EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 60065 Class Date 1 April 2014 Name Gergely Vida Managing Director Signed V Table of contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 8 515
82. he IR device The value can be set between 30 ins and 200 kHz with one decimal further digits are truncated E g if typed value is 37 52 saved value A Set is 37 5 Default value is 38 0 kHz Port name which will be visible on its button and in Modules of front panel menu Factory Defaults Reload Info Reload button resets default Name of the port and default value of Carrier frequency 7 6 7 RS232 port The properties window contains adjustable settings of RS232 port as follows Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 TX Enable enabled 57600 115200 128000 153600 230400 enabled 256000 baud 9600 Data Bits 5 6 7 8 9 sea 8 default UART P1 Stop Bits a Stop Bits 1 1 5 2 1 default Parity Parity None Even Mark Space Port name can be set which will be visible on its button and in Crosspoint settings of front panel menu Factory Defaults Port name RS232 output port has two more buttons to set muting and locking status Info Reload button resets default Name of the port and default values of Baud rate Data Bits Stop bits and Parity 7 7 EDID menu Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting EDID menu meer pem 19216829 Memory jManufacturer Resolution Monitor name source 1 1920120005955 01920 1200 60 2 7 2048 10804 50
83. he properties of the Section 7 5 2 video port is Video amp Audio module the active one high for the source is a computer try to modify video cable the refresh rate only for expert users HDCP is Enable HDCP on input port Section 7 6 3 disabled Audio interface module No audio is Section 7 4 present on Check the Audio application mode of Section 6 4 4 application the Audio module or section 7 5 3 mode set to Analog audio Check the Analog audio input port Section 6 4 4 input volume settings Volume or section 7 6 1 is set very low Section 6 4 4 or 7 6 2 HDMI output HDMI mode Check the properties of the output Section 6 4 2 signal contains was set to DVI port on RX and set to HDMI or Auto or section 7 6 3 no audio Symptom Rootcause Action Referto _ HDMI output DVI EDID is Check the EDID and select an HDMI Section 6 7 or signal contains emulated EDID to emulate section 7 7 no audio Serial and Infra modules Connected Cable Check the connectors to fit well serial device connection check the wiring of the plugs cannot be problem controlled Section 2 6 8 Serial settings Check the serial port settings in the Section 7 6 7 are different MODEX to meet with the requirements of the serial device Serial port is Check the mute state of serial Section 7 6 muted port s Serial Check the crosspoint state of Serial Section 7 4 4 crosspoint is layer not se
84. ideo signals just like a built in oscilloscope but itis much more easy to use Actual display area shows the active video size light grey Dark gray area of the full frame is the blanking interval which can contain the info frames and embedded audio data for HDMI signals Shown values are measured actually on the signal and not retrieved only from the HDMI info frames visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 6 1 Analog audio input port Certain parameters of analog audio input signal can be adjusted as follows Volume from 0 dB to 52 dB step 0 5 dB from 54 dB to 66 dB step 298 69 72dB 78 default is 0 dB Balance from to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Gain from to 24 dB step dB default is 0 dB Invert phase enabled disabled DC filter enabled disabled Current values are displayed in brackets Info Bass Treble and Invert phase settings 7 6 2 Analog audio output port Certain parameters of analog audio output signal can be adjusted as follows Volume from 0 dB to 52 dB step 0 5 dB from 54 dB to 66 dB step 2dB 69dB 72dB 78dB default is 0 dB Balance from to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Bass from 0 to 24 step 2 default is 0 Treble from 0 to 6 step 2 default is 0 Invert phase enabled disabled Current values are displayed in brackets Info Treble and Invert phase settings 7 6 3 HDMI output port The properties panel of
85. ing IGHTWARE 7 8 2 Network submenu Network A Status Static IP Address 192 168 2 233 Static Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Static Gateway 192 168 0 1 DHCP disabled Dynamic IP Address 192 168 2 233 Dynamic Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Dynamic Gateway 192 168 0 1 Port 5107 Apply changes Figure 7 15 Network submenu When the extender is connected to a network or directly to a computer the necessary settings can be set in this submenu If a fixed IP address is planned to use fill Static IP address Static subnet mask and Static gateway fields If dynamic IP address is planned to use set DHCP to Enabled from the drop down list other settings are made automatically Port number setting has an influence only when connecting to a third party device or doing firmware upgrade Click on Apply changes button to save settings Info Port setting has no influence on the connection if the built in web is used to control the MODEX When the extender is connected by LAN port nr 80 and 81 are used which cannot be changed 7 8 3 Status submenu Besides some general information and firmware versions in left panel name of the installed modules are listed in the right panel of this submenu System time means the elapsed time since last boot Network Status System log Backup USB K M 9 Reboot System time 0 day s 00 01 07 hh mm ss MODEX PH OPTS C operational Module codes 103208426715999 MCU Firmware version 1 1 300 r14891 M
86. it has a valid EDID Advanced EDID management can be controlled by the front panel s control buttons and via the built in webpage 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 to the input and powered ON When EDID has been changed the transmitter 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 3 3 HDCP management Lightware Visual Engineering is a legal HDCP adopter and has developed several functions that helps to solve HDCP related problems Complex AV systems often have both HDCP and non HDCP components MODEX extenders allow to transmit HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals The devices will be still HDCP compliant as they will never output an encrypted signal to a non HDCP compliant display device If an encrypted signal should be switched to a non compliant output it will show a red screen alert or will be muted 3 3 1 Protected and unprotected content Many video sources send HDCP protected signal if they detect that the sink is HDCP capable even if the content is not copyrighted This can cause trouble if a HDCP capable device e g an extender pair is connected between the source and the display In this case the content can t be vi
87. jectors plasma displays and switcher inputs must support the EDID data structure Source BIOS and operating systems are likely to query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what pixel formats and interface are supported DVI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the identification of the monitor type and capabilities Most DVI sources cards set top boxes etc will output DVI 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 MODEX transmitters provide Lightware s Advanced EDID Management function that helps system integration The transmitter s built in EDID memory stores and emulates more than 100 EDID data factory presets and user memory the exact number depends on the firmware plus the monitor s EDID that is connected to the receiver s output connector MODEX stores the EDID of the attached monitor or projector in a non volatile memory This way the EDID from a monitor is available when the monitor is unplugged or switched off The EDID emulated on the DVI input can be copied from the transmitter s memory static EDID emulation or from the last attached monitors memory dynamic EDID emulation For example the transmitter can be set up to emulate a device which is connected to the receivers DVI output In this case the EDID automatically changes if the monitor is replaced with another display device as long as
88. lector under Settings of Audio modules Each audio port can be assigned to one of the two audio groups Main or S PDIF using mode function After setting the mode of the audio interface module the supported input and or output port of the selected mode appears in audio crosspoint and the port property window becomes available Info This setting can be set in the transmitter and in the receiver separately Info If the module is locked the audio interface mode cannot be changed 7 5 3 1 Analog audio to Main Audio Group S PDIF to S PDIF group Phoenix connector Phoenix connector RCA connector analog in analog out S PDIF in RCA connector S PDIF out Li Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group Available connections Return AUX HDMI Analog Input S PDIF input Analog output 1 S PDIF Y V Embedded audio Forward audio Table 7 1 Available connections when setting in the transmitter Embedded audio Analog Input S PDIF input HDMI v Analog output _____ _ _ _____ _ S PDIF Output Return AUX NENNEN 2 po 24 Table 7 2 Available connections when setting in the receiver 7 5 3 2 Analog audio to S PDIF Audio Group S PDIF disabled Phoenix connector Phoenix connector RCA connector RCA connector analog in analog out S PDIF in S PDIF out __ Main Audio Group S PDIF Audio group
89. necting two outputs together Asymmetrical audio signals can be connected as well For asymmetrical output connect only and ground For asymmetrical input connect and ground to the source and connect to the ground Figure 2 3 Analog input connector pin assignments Compatible plug type Phoenix amp Combicon series 3 5mm pitch type MC 1 5 5 ST 3 5 order nr 1840395 2 6 7 IR connectors IR Receiver and Transmitter are connected with TRS Tip Ring and Sleeve connectors They are also known as 3 5 mm or approx 1 8 audio jack phone jack phone plug or mini jack plug 123 13 Receiver 3 pole TRS Transmitter 2 pole TRS IR Input IR Output Input Output Table 2 3 TRS connector pin assignment for supplied IR accessories Info Transmitter s Ring pole is optional If your IR Transmitter has three pole TRS plug then the Ring and the Sleeve are the same signal Output 2 6 8 RS 232 5 422 port MODEX can be ordered with interface containing industry standard RS 232 and RS 422 9 pole D SUB male connector NC not connected RX data receive complement RX data receive input data receive true TX data transmit complement ___6 DSR Internally connected to Pin 4 DSR Internally connected to Pin 4 _ 8 CTS __ 5 not connected not connected Table 2 4 D SUB 9 pole connec
90. neering IGHTWARE Info Info Step 4 Finish Universal Platform Bootloader Step 1 Select package Step 2 Select devices Step 3 Update devices Step 4 Finish o u J4 _ Summary Bootload process started SUCCESS MEX 104 416 715 721 UPDATE over Ethernet 192 168 2 69 6107 Components upgraded successfully SUCCESS MEX 103 426 715 999 UPDATE over Ethernet 192 168 2 112 6107 Components upgraded successfully Bootload process finished Repeat Open log directory Export log files Repeat button starts the process again with the selected device s Open log directory shows the temporary folder where the logs can be found Export log files by saving them as a zipped file Press Exit to close the program However the devices are rebooted after the firmware upgrade switching off and on again is recommended If the upgrade is failed restart the device s and repeat the process Page 76 90 Section 9 Firmware upgrade 10 Specifications 10 1 Media connectors 10 1 1 MODEX OPTS and MODEX OPTM Connectors Neutrik opticalCON connector ENEO ES RJ45 connector USB KVM 1 x USB B female connector USB 2 X USB A female connector OW IEC 110 230V Control Frontpanel DUllOFlS caida
91. ng sections 6 4 1 MODEX PH OPTS Info The followings are listed about core module besides basic information Firmware ID Firmware version of the integrated optical module Link quality If the Link measurement is enabled in the Settings submenu link quality between transmitter and receiver is displayed in brackets if the link is not established the brackets are empty This is also shown in idle state for more information see section 6 1 on page 29 Link errors Number of Link errors is shown in the other submenu which means the occurrences of link problems e g unsure connection between the extenders This is tracked only when Link measurement is enabled Settings Link measurement The link quality between transmitter and receiver can be checked when Link measurement option is enabled in this submenu Link quality and Link errors are displayed in the Info submenu 6 4 2 MODEX AV HDMI OM and MODEX AV HDMI14 OM Settings Video The following parameters of the output video port can be set mode Auto DVI HDMI 24bit HDMI 30 bit HDMI 36 bit Color space Auto RGB YUV 4 4 4 YUV 4 2 2 HDCP mode Auto Always When the HDCP mode is set to Always the signal on the output is encrypted regardless of the incoming signal When the mode is set to Auto the output is encrypted only if the content is protected Color range Auto Compress Expand Some sources may send the video signal with differe
92. nnect a controlled device e g Projector to the RS 232 port of the receiver with a regular serial cable Step 7 Optionally for Infra Red extension Connect the supplied IR emitter to the IR OUT port of the transmitter or receiver Connect the supplied IR detector to the IR IN port of the transmitter or receiver Mentioned devices are examples and can be connected to either transmitter or receiver Step 8 Optionally for USB HID extension Connect at least one USB HID device to the receiver Use the keyboard and the mouse 6 labelled USB A connectors Connect the transmitter to the computer by the USB B cable Step 9 Power on the devices using the power cables 5 2 Serial devices 5 2 1 General information about serial communication There are two kind of devices in general serial communication from our aspect Data Terminal Equipment DTE DTE is an end instrument that converts user information into signals or reconverts received signals Typical DTE devices computers LCD touch panels control systems Data Circuit terminating Equipment DCE DCE is device that sits between the DTE and a data transmission circuit It also called data communication equipment and data carrier equipment Typical DCE devices projectors industrial monitors and amplifiers Among others the pin assignment is different between DTE and DCE and different type of serial cables have to be used between the serial devices Pia
93. nr 9161 0714 Ethernet 10 100 MODEX IF RS232 IR MODEX IF ETH MODEX IF AUDIN Part nr 9161 0715 Part nr 9161 0718 Part nr 9161 0719 a i 4 S PDIF IN ANALOG IN X S PDIF OUT ANALOG OUT 8 S PDIF OUT ANALOG OUT 2 MODEX IF AUDOUT MODEX IF AUD Part nr 9161 0720 Part nr 9161 0721 ang mmimmaeanmtimme Dann On Section 2 Controls and connections Page 13 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 6 Electrical connections 2 6 1 Fiber optical connectors MODEX can be ordered with several standard fiber connector types ol ST receptacle SC receptacle NT receptacle LC receptacle Neutrik amp OpticalCON DUO Tyco LC ODVA Figure 2 1 Available Fiber optical connectors for MODEX Neutrik OpticalCON connector NO2 4FDW type LC duplex and LC connector have two fiber channels channel A and channel B Only one channel is used from channel A on transmitter to channel B on receiver The copper pins of the Neutrik connector are not in use 2 6 2 HDMI inputs and outputs 19 pole HDMI connectors are provided for inputs and outputs ur Ws dS vy 89 9 4 1 9 19 19 17 19 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 HDMI Type A receptacle HDMI Type A Plug TMDS Data2 TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock TMDS Data2 CEC TMDS Dat
94. nt color range If the black or white level seems to be incorrect in the picture try to set this parameter to compress or expand the color range Info Changed settings are saved immediately when selecting by the buttons 6 4 3 MODEX AV HDMI DVI IM and MODEX AV HDMI DVI 4K IM Settings Input port Active video input port can be selected by this setting DVI or HDMI Step 1 Select the desired port by the up A and down buttons Step 2 Press the enter button to save settings Info If the module is locked active input port cannot be changed 6 4 4 MODEX IF AUD Settings Application mode Basic working mode can be set for details about application modes see section 7 5 3 on page 44 0 Analog lt gt Emb amp Aux default Analog audio to Main audio Group S PDIF to S PDIF Audio Group see section 7 5 3 1 on page 44 1 Analog lt gt Forw amp Ret S Analog audio to S PDIF Audio Group S PDIF disabled see section 7 5 3 2 on page 45 2 S PDIF Emb Analog S PDIF audio in to Main Audio Group Analog audio disabled see section 7 5 3 3 page 45 Changes are stored automatically without pressing the enter button Analog in Certain parameters of the input signal can be adjusted as follows Gain from 0 dB to 24 dB step 3 dB default is 0 dB Volume from 0 dB to 63 dB step 0 5 dB default is 0 dB Balance from 0 to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Use
95. nu The following characters are allowed when naming Letters A Z and a z hyphen underscore numbers 0 9 and dot Frame detector on video input ports Input ports can show detailed information about the signal like blanking intervals and active video resolution This feature is a good troubleshooter if compatibility problems occur during system installation To access this function open parameter window for the input port on which the signal has to be checked Click on Frame Detector button to show detailed timings Horizontal resolution 2200 pixels Vertical resolution 1125 lines Active pixels 1920 pixels Active lines 1080 lines Vertical back porch 36 lines Vertical front porch 4 lines Horizontal back porch 148 pixels Horizontal front porch 88 pixels Horizontal sync width 44 pixels VSYNC frequency 59 941 Hz Actual display area VSYNC polarity positive HSYNC frequency 68 65 kHz HSYNC polarity positive Full vertical frame Scan Progressive Dual port no Measured pixel clock 148 353 MHz Refresh Figure 7 9 Frame detector window Lightware s frame detector function works like an input signal analyzer and makes possible to determine the exact video format that is sent by the source thus helps to identify many problems E g actual timing parameters may differ from the expected and this may cause some displays to drop the picture Frame detector measures detailed timings on the matrices incoming v
96. ol USING the wepsite WW w Info Info Video Audio IR Input IR Input Figure 7 5 Infra crosspoint Example Above screenshot shows an Infra crosspoint layout of aMODEX assembled with MODEX IF RS232 IR module Local IR input signal is switched to the IR output port within the given module and extended to the other MODEX as well The signal of the local input port is always extended via the fiber optical cable but the other device s Infra crosspoint settings determine if the incoming signal is switched to its IR output port or not Further examples IR signal received via fiber optical cable is switched to the IR output port Local IR input signal is extended via fiber optical cable Example 1 IR signal of local input port and IR signal received via fiber cable are mixed on each other and switched to the IR output port Local IR input signal is extended via fiber optical cable Example 2 Only local IR input signal is transmitted Example 3 to the other extender 7 4 4 Serial crosspoint The number of the available ports in a unit is determined as follows Number of inputs Number of the ports local unit Number of the ports remote unit Number of outputs Number of the ports local unit In crosspoint view every serial port appears as an input and an output It means that Tx data channel of the port is an input and Rx data channel is an output within one p
97. on Wrong response received The software may be outdated Use bootloader Retry Add a device by clicking on the Add device button The previous screen will be shown devices what have already been added are marked in the first column Select the desired device s and click on OK Remove a device by selecting it highlight with yellow and click on Remove device button or click on Remove all button to empty the list Factory reset can be also executed by ticking the option on the right The settings has the same effect as resetting the device from front panel Universal Platform Bootloader 2 D x Step 1 Select package Step 2 Select devices Step 3 Update devices Step 4 Finish Review the list of selected devices Factory reset all devices Firmware components Refresh Installed version Update version Core MCU Firmware 1 561 115542 1 1 401 r14991 200 14942 1 0 262 15146 0 060 r14468 1 0 060 r14468 1 Core FPGA Firmware 1 Core ASIC Firmware 1 1 0 WEB Control Software 0 5b4 r15536 1 0 563 r14995 D MEX 103 426 715 999 SN 12345678 Fact t Connection Ethernet 192 168 2 112 6107 aco reset Firmware components Refresh Installed version Update version Core MCU Firmware 1 1 401 r14991 1 1 461 14991 FDA Eirmmurara AN 183 1 5131 1543 Add device Remove device Remove all Click on Next button to step forward SS m ________ m S A m uu
98. on Set the desired update settings in the Options section Update Information Current version 1 0 601 Update version 1 0 6b1 Options Check for updates automatically Remind me later Next time Proxy settings Setup Check now Section 9 Firmware upgrade Page 71 90 visual engineering IGHTWARE 9 2 3 Connect the computer to the MODEX device s Make sure that the computer and the MODEX are connected and the connection is established either by a patch cable via LAN or directly by a cross link cable Important Do not connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops In the same way if you want to upgrade the firmware of a transmitter and a receiver connect both to the LAN but make sure they are not connected via fiber optical cable 9 2 4 Start the UPBSW and follow the instructions shown on the scre SP 7 Lightware Universal Platform Bootloader Universal Platform Bootloader Welcome This wizard will walk you through the process of updating the firmwares on your device Please follow the provided instructions Should you have any questions or problems to report contact us at support lightware eu The welcome screen will appear click on Next button Step 1 Select package Select the package file on the computer that will be used for the upgrading Click on Browse button and select the file Universal Platform Bootloader Step 1 Select pack
99. one of the three sources by pressing its button above left panel select an EDID from the left panel that has to be emulated the EDID will be highlighted with yellow cursor Press Emulated button above right panel currently emulated EDID is shown Select desired port where the EDID has to be emulated more ports can also be selected the EDID will be highlighted with yellow cursor Press Transfer button to change emulated EDID 7 7 2 Learning an EDID The process is the same like changing emulated EDID the only difference is the target on the right panel select User button Thus one or more EDIDs can be copied into user memory either from factory memory or from a connected sink Dynamic 7 7 3 Exporting an EDID The EDID listed in left panel can be downloaded as a file bin to the computer Step 1 Step 2 Select desired EDID from the left panel the EDID has to be highlighted with yellow Cursor Press Save button to download the file to the computer 7 7 4 Importing an EDID Previously saved EDID bin file can be imported into user memory as follows Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press User button above left panel oelect a memory slot from the list it will be highlighted with yellow cursor Press Load button below left panel Browse the file in the opening window then click on Load EDID Browsed EDID is imported into the selected User memory slot The imported EDID overwrites the selecte
100. operty can contain any readable ASCII character the control characters have to be escaped see section 8 1 2 on page 60 A property can be read only or read write Format pXe nodeName propertyName propertyValue Legend p property X can be T if the property is read only w ifthe property is readable writable m manual for the property see section 8 2 9 on page 66 error message for the property see section 8 1 3 on page 61 Example First one is a read only property second one is a read write property pre SYS CORE PartNumber 91610103 lt pwe SYS CORE DeviceLabel MODEX F15 OPTS visual engineering IGHTWARE Method Method in the LW3 protocol is also a leaf It cannot have a value such as the properties but it can be invoked with a parameter with the help of a special CALL command see section 8 2 5 on page 64 method cannot have child nodes or child methods It is always a leaf Anode have any number of methods may not have any A method is referenced with a colon after the node Methods name can contain the elements of the English alphabet numbers and underscore character convention methods are beginning with lowercase letter case of compound words the very first letter is lowercase and the first letter of each other words are capitalized lowerCamelCase parameter of the method can contain any readable ASCII
101. ort All serial inputs are transmitted to the remote device all the time As all serial ports data can be transmitted via the link the link does not appear as an output as it appears in video or in audio crosspoints The input port with a link icon symbolizes the input of the remote side The serial source switched to the local output can be selected on the local device Fiber cable oplitter Figure 7 6 Serial layout between transmitter and receiver ili ui USI IU LIC visual engineering IGHTWARE Info Info If an input is switched to an output and both the input and the output belongs to the same serial port connector that results an internal loopback This way the serial link can be tested between the source and the MODEX extender device Video Serial UART Figure 7 7 Serial crosspoint Example The working method is the same as for Infra crosspoint settings Above screenshot was made about a Serial crosspoint layout of a MODEX assembled with MODEX IF RS232 IR module Local UART input signal on Rx data lane and the signal received via fiber optical cable are switched to the UART output port Tx data lane within the given module Local UART input signal is extended also to the other MODEX The signal of the local input port is always extended via the fiber optical cable but the other device s Serial crosspoint settings determine if the incoming signal is swi
102. osspoint Example Above screenshot was made of a MODEX transmitter s Audio crosspoint layout assembled with MODEX IF AUD module Settings are according to section 7 5 3 1 on page 44 The following connections are established HDMI audio input port is switched to Analog Output and to Embedded audio S PDIF input port is switched to S PDIF output port Return audio is switched to Forward audio Info To have the desired audio crosspoint setup check the settings in both extenders 7 4 3 Infra crosspoint The number of the available ports in a unit is determined as follows Number of inputs Number of inputs local unit Number of inputs remote unit Number of outputs Number of outputs local unit All infrared inputs are transmitted to the remote device all the time As the data of all infra input ports can be transmitted via the link the link does not appear as an output as it appears in the video or in the audio crosspoints The input port with a link icon symbolizes the input of the remote side Info The selection should be done on the local device which infra source s has have to be output on a local infra port Fiber cable Figure 7 4 IR layout between transmitter and receiver The input and output settings are available under port properties each port is represented by a connector icon Dana An Cantinn 7 Mah cina 1 h ah n waheita rade 40 Wep Contr
103. ost of the factory preset EDIDs include only one resolution This is to force the connected source to give a signal with the needed resolution However there are Universal EDIDs as well which allow many resolutions Factory EDIDs are divided into groups regarding their type Some EDIDs support DVI only some support HDMI and some are for analog VGA signals Also there are EDIDs for Dual Link DVI resolutions DVI EDIDs does not support audio Universal DVI EDID indicates support for many PC VESA resolutions HDMI EDIDs support embedded audio These EDIDs have PCM stereo audio format enabled To allow other audio formats like Dolby and DTS special EDIDs have to be used There are three Universal HDMI EDIDs which include the same resolutions but support different capabilities EDID 9 PCMaudio Universal no __ Universal Universal DC yes Table 4 1 Universal HDMI EDIDs Info Analog EDIDs are for future developments Dual Link DVI EDIDs does not support audio Use only for Dual Link ports The exact EDID memory size depends on the firmware and the installed A V modules visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 3 2 Factory EDID list Resolution Mem Resolution Type F01 640x 480 95995 Hz D F02 848x 480 60 0 Hz D F62 1280x 768 9750 Hz 800x 600 96030 Hz D F63 1360x 768 601 Hz
104. pressed for 10 minutes LCD returns to its idle state and Device information is shown Toggle between menu items 4 Move the cursor or step back to previous menu Execute changes or enter submenu 2 E Step back to previous menu Device information Info Settings Modules Crosspoints USB K amp M EDID Presets Menu structure Info The content of the underlined menu items depend on the installed modules Idle state Device information If no button is pressed for 10 minutes or the user navigates out from the menu by the escape and or the left 4 button LCD gets into idle state Front panel menu displays the following information in idle state Frame type and module codes Device label and IP address Properties of the incoming video signal and the audio signal that is embedded to the video Transmitter receiver link quality if link is not established the brackets are empty Second row shows the elapsed time since the last successful connection hh mm ss visual engineering IGHTWARE Locking Modules can be locked by using the built in website Front panel menu can be locked as follows Lock LCD home screen The whole screen is locked no front panel operations can be done front panel buttons are disabled Device information is displayed Disable setup from LCD menu Front panel operations are enabled but settings cannot be changed a closed padlock sign is displayed Info The
105. receiver with TRS TRS male connector male connector 1 2 Description The technology built into the MODEX family breaks many standard limitations allowing 30 meters DVI cable on input Advanced EDID Management Pixel Accurate Reclocking LAN and RS 232 RS 422 control The half unit extender allows one video amp audio module and two interface modules each can be the same or different type The front panel has an additional 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port with full functionality but can be used as a control interface and USB KVM connectors transmitter has one USB B for the computer receiver has two USB A connectors for a keyboard and a mouse Keyboard and mouse functions are emulated by the extender and no USB enumeration occurs while operator switching MODEX includes a family of long distance transmitters and receivers for sending and receiving video audio RS 232 and IR control USB KVM and Ethernet over a single fiber cable Media connector the heart of the MODEX determines the signal transportation type as well as the direction the unit is a transmitter or receiver The MODEX is fully compatible with the 25G hybrid architecture 1 Except the following media connectors MODEX CON OPTS NT PCN and MODEX CON OPTM NT PCN For the following media connectors MODEX CON OPTS NT PCN and MODEX CON OPTM NT PCN For the following modules MODEX IF AUDIN and MODEX IF AUDOUT 1 1 pc MODEX IF AUD 2 pcs For the following module MO
106. s to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the enter button to restart recommended Setting the Static gateway Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Navigate to Settings Network Settings Static gateway submenu press the enter g button Use left lt and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down 7 buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the enter 9 button to restart device recommended Setting the Port number Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Navigate to Settings Network Settings Port Number submenu and press the enter 9 button Use left lt and right gt buttons to place the cursor to the desired number Set the numbers by the up and down V buttons Press the enter button to save changes Press the enter 9 button to restart device recommended DHCP setting Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Navigate to Settings Network Settings DHCP submenu and press the enter button Use the up A and down 7 buttons to toggle between Enabled and Disabled settings Press the enter button to save changes Press the enter button to restart device recommended 6 3 2 System settings Resetting the device Step 1 Step 2
107. sh is used The identifier of the root node is a slash 7 Nodes name can contain elements of the English alphabet and numbers The path of a node has to contain all parent nodes from the root node Format the root node nXe Path nXe nodeName nodeName nodeName Legend n node X be default for a node m manual for the node see section 8 2 9 on page 66 E error message for the node see section 8 1 3 on page 61 Info All parent nodes must be listed in the path of a node Following example presents the depth tree traversal of Figure 8 1 Path of the nodes n node1 node1 1 n node1 node12 n node2 n node2 node21 n node2 node21 node211 n node3 Figure 8 1 Tree structure of nodes Property The property in the LW3 protocol is basically a leaf which has a well defined value has a value property cannot have child nodes child properties It is always a leaf Anode can have any number of properties may not have any A property is referenced with a dot after the node name The properties name can contain the elements of the English alphabet numbers and underscore _ character By convention properties are beginning with capital letter all other characters are lowercase ones In case of compound words all words are beginning with a capital letter CamelCase The value of the pr
108. stem Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X or Linux Web Browser Mozilla Firefox Apple Safari Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported MODEX OPTS MODEX OPTM User s Manual 7 3 Layout of built in web After the connection is established Crosspoint menu appears by default Device selector indicates which device has been connected to This is the local device In this window remote device can be selected Both devices must be configured for appropriate transfer There are three tabs in main menu Crosspoint EDID and Settings Device selector Selecting Local or Remote Device by clicking the grey tab it will be loaded in the browser window e Main menu Displaying Crosspoint EDID or Settings from the main menu e Preset button Displaying the Preset window to save or load the extender s full configuration Properties button Toggling right panel display showing the properties of selected port The panel is also displayed when left clicking on a port Tutorial button Displaying MODEX tutorial in the appearing window containing the most important descriptions shortly Q Advanced view button Displaying Advanced view page showing the terminal window and the protocol tree 62 Active area Displaying the content of the selected menu and module Q Layers Showing the available layers as submenus they depend on the installed interface modules Local and remote control When the transmitter and the
109. t Status LEDs LicHTWARE MODEX OPTS TX AUDIO CPU LIVE e VIDEO CNTRL PSU LEDs Menu navigation USB K M ETHERNET COMPUTER 10 100 OPTS LINK 27 USB 7 Menu display Ethernet Locking RJ45 socket Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN e Status LEDs Audio LED lights green when the audio transfer is active Video LED indicates correct video transmission CNTRL LED is green when low speed handshake of the extenders is complete OPTS LINK LED lights when optical link is active e Menu navigation Up down left right enter and escape buttons for menu navigation PSU LEDs CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation 5V and 3 3V LEDs light green when the extender is powered on USB USB connection to HOST Computer unit via USB B type connector O Menu display Displays status information and menu operation on the LCD with 2x16 characters Reset button reboots the extender This is same as disconnecting from power source and reconnecting again Page 10 90 Section 2 Controls and connections MODEX OPTS MODEX OPTM User s Manual 2 1 2 Receiver front view Info MODEX OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which look almost the same as MODEX OPTM frames Their housing contains just two differences the OPTM designation and the part number Ethernet Status LEDs LicHTWARE MODEX OPTS RX AU
110. t properly Connected IR Emitter Check if the IR emitter is plugged in device cannot and or detector the IR output and the IR detector in be controlled connection the IR input connector problem IR carrier Check the IR settings in the MODEX Section 7 6 4 frequency to meet with the requirements of the setting is IR device different IR port is Check the mute state of IR port s Section 7 6 muted Infra crosspoint Check the crosspoint state of Infra Section 7 4 3 is not set properly Section 5 1 Front panel menu Navigation LCD home Connect to the MODEX via the built Section 7 8 7 buttons are out screen is in web and unlock LCD of operation locked Settings cannot Setup is Connect to the MODEX via the built Section 7 8 7 be changed on disabled on in web and unlock front panel setup front panel front panel LAN Ethernet No LAN Incorrect IP Disable DHCP server and set the IP connection can address is set addresses to be in the same subnet be established direct connect IP address Change the IP address to a not conflict reserved one or enable DHCP if DHCP server exists in the network USB device Cables are not Check the USB cable between TX does not connected and the computer operate both sides Not supported Mostly keyboard mouse USB HID Section 4 4 USB device is devices are supported check your connected device type visual engineering
111. tched to its UART output port or not Further examples Signal received on local UART port Rx data lane is switched to the Tx data lane of the port and extended to the other MODEX as well Example 1 Signal received via fiber optical cable is switched to the local UART port Tx data lane Signal received on local UART port Rx data lane is extended to the other MODEX Example 2 Signal received on local UART port Rx data lane is extended to the other MODEX Example 3 7 4 5 Preset settings Each MODEX extender has eight preset memories that can be used to store settings and configurations of the MODEX Click on the Presets button in the right top corner to display the Presets window A preset setting stores the full configuration of all modules ports and system settings EDID data is not stored but the ID number of the emulated EDID is saved for every input port Presets Selected preset preset Applying this preset will remove all locks Save preset Load preset Figure 7 8 Presets window B LI H CARATrA leina tha dU Im 6 EO Oh 1 let f a VECU GU 17 m WW hv wt wii B E B i WW er Iu B 6 Ser Saving a preset Step 1 Create the desired crosspoint connections port an
112. the up A and down V buttons to change values Changes are stored automatically without pressing the enter button Analog out Certain parameters of the output signal can be adjusted as follows Volume from 0 dB to 52 dB step 0 5 dB from 54 dB to 66 dB step 2 dB 69 dB 72 dB 78 dB default is 0 dB Balance from 0 to 100 step 1 default is 50 center Use the up A and down 7 buttons to change values Changes are stored automatically without pressing the enter button 6 4 5 MODEX IF RS232 IR Settings 5232 Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 128000 153600 230400 256000 Data bits 5 6 7 8 9 Stop bits 1 1 5 2 Parity None Odd Even Mark Space Input Carrier frequency from 30 000 to 200 000 Hz step 500 Hz default is 37 000 Hz Use navigation buttons to change values and press the enter ie button to store new settings visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 5 Crosspoints menu The following simple operations can be done in the crosspoints menu port locking unlocking port muting unmuting output switching These features are available at the audio and video ports that are installed in the given MODEX 6 6 USB K amp M menu Connected USB devices state and basic information are displayed in this menu Port 1 B Port 2 Manufacturer Product type Serial number VID PID 5V present state True False onl
113. ting a property an error message follows the unmodified property value Find the error numbers in section 8 1 3 on page 61 pEe nodePath propertyName umodified Value ec EXXX Error message Legend XXX error number see section 8 1 3 on page 61 visual engineering IGHTWARE Examples SETe SYS CORE B VIDEODVOOO HdcpEnable false nEe E002 Node not found SETe SYS CORE PartNumber 12345678 pEe E004 Writing read only property SETe SYS CORE B VIDEODVI HdcpEnable falssss pEe E005 Invalid value SETe SYS CORE B VIDEODVI HdcpEnab false pEe E006 Property not exists 8 2 5 Invocation A method can be invoked with the help of CALL command Command format CALL e nodePath methodName parameter Response format The response for a method execution is a state and a value The state is mandatory and always defined if the method could be executed It can be either a success or a failure The value is optional and it can contain additional information such as the reason why the state is a failure or a specific value when the state is success which the client can process lt is also possible to get an error message when the method could not be executed e g the parameter was illegal and hence not even the state of the execution could be specified mXe nodePath methodName Y Legend X can be if the execution is successful F execution is failed but the method could be executed ifthe method could
114. tor and assignments 2 6 9 Ethernet port MODEX can be remote controlled through Ethernet The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub switch or router with a UTP patch cable Info Do not connect more than one port of the MODEX pair to the same LAN to avoid loops LED1 LED2 green orange no link 10 Mbps Wire color Green stripe Green Orange stripe 100 Mbps NA LED2 LED1 Blue d BE LI Blue stripe 8 1 M Brown stripe Brown Table 2 5 RJ45 connector and Ethernet pin connections visual engineering IGHTWARE Important Important 2 6 10 Neutrik power connector MODEX CON OPTS NT PCN and MODEX CON OPTM NT PCN media connectors are assembled with special Neutrik power connector NAC3MPA 1 Power In It ensures very rugged solution in combination with a locking device in order to guarantee a safe power connection PowerCON is a connector without breaking capacity it should not be connected or disconnected under load or live After plugging it in turn the plug clockwise to disconnect first pull the latch backward turn the plug counterclockwise and unplug the connector Figure 2 4 Locking and unlocking Neutrik power connector Supplied power cable The cable is assembled with NAC3FCA
115. visual engineering IGHTWARE MODEX OPTS TX MODEX OPTM TX MODEX OPTS RX MODEX OPTM RX LiGHTWARE MODEX OPTS TX AUDIO VIDEO 5V 4 3 3V CNTRL CPU LIVE ETHERNET USB COMPUTER 10 100 OPTS LINK RESET i User s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class apparatus construction This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection The third earth pin is a safety feature do not bypass or disable it This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product To disconnect the equipment safely from power remove the power cord from the rear of the equipment or from the power source The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable There are no user serviceable parts inside of the unit Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages To avoid personal injury do not remove the top 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 wit
116. wn on the screen 72 10 SPECIFICAT ONS 77 MEDIA CONNECTORS 77 10 1 1 MODEX OPTS and 88 77 10 2 VIDEO G AUDIO MODULES eean a 78 10 21 78 10 22 MODEX AV DVIDL OM tei Rates 79 10 2 3 oeste ce Dee nean deo en 79 10 2 1 22 2 22 80 10 22 MODEX AV HDMISOM Y Dee sema endo 80 10 2 3 81 10 24 MODEX AV SGSDISIIL s Pese dssdo 81 10 2 5 MODEX AVSDVISONLI issuer a 82 10 26 MODEX AVSDVISIM Da 82 INTERFACE MODULE 83 MODEX 3 ee 83 10 3 83 10 3 3 5232 5422 00 83 10 3 4 5232 84 1023 5 84 10 3 6 84 10 3 7
117. y in TX units Device state Disconnected Suspended Enumerated Connected only in TX units Host info HID Free only in RX units 6 7 EDID menu transmitter Available input ports are listed in the EDID menu of the transmitter If there is a DVI and an HDMI input port on the AV module both will be listed Currently emulated EDID can be set on each port 6 7 1 Viewing and changing the emulated EDID Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Navigate to EDID menu and press the enter button Select the desired port by the up and down buttons than press the enter or the right gt button Currently emulated EDID is shown In the first line the selected port and the source of the EDID is shown On attached figure factory EDID nr 12 is emulated on DVI input port The second line is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID the manufacturer code the resolution with the refresh rate and the sink type Use the left 4 and right buttons to select EDID group Factory EDIDs F User EDIDs U Dynamic EDID D Use the up and down 7 buttons to select the desired EDID keep the button pressed to scroll the list faster The second line of the LCD is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID See more information about EDID structure in section 4 1 on page 22 Press the enter button to emulate selected EDID on the input

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