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DVI-X88 User's Manual - Camboard Electronics

1. Saiten EDID 26 LMR 160012006160 160000 2000 1 LWR 640548050 HAKEN i RLAR 540480975 BADAABOGI75 3 Lem Bao nde L0 6n 4 Lv BONO BOCK 600450 so LWR BUDE OR D 30 BOOTE 75 LWR BDO 7 LYWR 102 wa LYWR 1024x7 Lear montor EDIO 5 DV OUT 1 NEC 16001 200360 LOD20B0UK 10 Mernory 51 LS TAKE 10 DNR 11 11 DWR 12 12 LA 12 13 LR 12 www camboard de Page 42 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 2 Select the output or ALL outputs where the desired EDID will be emulated 3 Press TAKE button Now the EDID has been changed on selected input s After selecting a new EDID from the switch EDID list selecting a output or the ALL item and pressing the TAKE button the MATRIX SWITCHER will modify that or all input s EDID This procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds gt EDID ROUTER window File EDID Emustod EDIDs Last tached Monttors s EDIDs 50 1001 Switch EDID Leam monitor EDID at output 25 LWR 1600K1200260 1600K1 200860 DV QUT 1 NEC 16001 200650 L to CAlingut ARE io Nernory 151 T TAKE Info If a monitor s EDID was selected to emulate DVI OUT 1 to 8 the emulated EDID will be changed all times on thet input s when a new monitor was connected If the monitor was disconnected from output the latest ED
2. 2 Electrical check GND EARTH 2 Inputs 3 3V amp 5V 2 Input LED s CPU Live Outputs Fan amp Fan2 RS 232 Buttons LAN Page 54 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203
3. RS232 If the connection has been made via serial port select the appropriate communication port from Comm Port drop down menu IP If the connection has been made via ethernet select the desired IP address from Comm Port drop down menu No IP addresses will be shown if no Lightware LAN enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network as the PC When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware it defines the product type and a button matrix area appears according to the input and output numbers of the router Il I2 I3 columns are representing the inputs the Ol O2 O3 rows the outputs Each red bulb represents a valid connection Page 30 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von Info Info Info Info CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual After starting the Lightware Matrix Controller it automatically searches for Lightware devices connected to the LAN If finds one picks its IP address and puts into the Comm Port menu If there are no matrix switchers connected to the PC only comm ports will be shown in this menu Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre Only one user is allowed to connect to the matrix switcher via ethernet After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no difference in control via serial port and ethernet Page 31 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camb
4. The IP addresses displayed in this window are those Lightware products that are connected to the network More than one units can be connected to one Local Area Network HELP menu After a successful connection to a Lightware router all identifying information is shown under the Help menu Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 File View Comm Port 2 B M Found Router MX8X8DVI PRO Firmware 2 1 1 Serial No 07 130126 Found Card MX8X8DVIIN Firmware Version V1 3EXT Found Card MX8X8SI Firmware Version V1 56EXT Found Card MX8X8EDID Firmware Version V1 8 Page 33 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual The connected matrix router s name MX8x8DVI_PRO installed firmware revision 2 1 1 and serial number format year and week of production and the serial number which is also found at back of the unit can be seen in the first section The following sections contain information about the installed cards VO switching I1 I2 I3 columns are representing the inputs the Ol O2 O3 rows the outputs Each red bulb represents a live connection For making a connection click on the desired empty bulb gt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 File View Comm Port Help 2B 4 6 6 7 I8 PRESET LOAD PRESET Preset1 SAVE PRESET PRESET operations Preset opera
5. installing a newer version see section 7 Info The control software requires Java runtime environment v1 5 or higher This can be found in the supplied CD s Java Installer directory or downloaded from Sun s website http dlc sun com jdk jre 1 5 0 01 windows i586 p exe 1 Run Installer LW bundle v x xx exe x xx refers to actual revision currently v 2 49 is Installer LW bundle V249 Setup Installation Fol m in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to Setup will install Installer_L W_bundle_ 249 in the Following Folder To install start the installation rem Space required 608 0KB Space available 15 8GB Cancel 2 Select destination folder and click Install Using the default path is highly recommended 3 If Java is already installed the following pop up window will appear TR Installer _LW_bundle_V249 Setup Lightware Matrix Bundle uses Java 1 5 Java Runtime installer was found Press OK to continue Page 28 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 Click OK button If you want to create desktop icon click Yes in the next pop up window iz Installer LW_bundle V249S Do you want create icon s on the desktop 6 After finishing the installation of Lightware Matrix Controller the following message appears iis Installer_LW_
6. JUMPER ENABLED UPGRADE To prevent shock never operate the unit with open cabinet There are high voltage components inside Never plug the power cord when the cabinet is open Always unplug the power cord before opening the cabinet 2 3 10 www camboard de Disconnect the unit from AC power Remove the top cover by loosing 12 screws Insert a Jumper on BOOTL JP6 position BOOTL and J6 Jumpers location CA i Si o i HT evox xu E CPU card jumper locations Reassemble the top cover with 2 screws temporary for safety Connect the RS232 cable between the router and the PC Power ON the router connecting to the AC power Now the router starts up in bootloader mode no normal operation is possible Launch LW bootloader v10 jar program from START Programs SPATZ on you computer Select the desired COM PORT using Com Port menu Open the new firmware file flle name example MX8x8DVI_v17 hex using File Open menu from its current location Click DOWNLOAD using Firmware menu The download status appears on processbar Never disconnect the RS232 cable during firmware upgrade When download completes READY message appeares in red colour This means the firmware upgrade was successfully Page 51 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 11 Disconnect the router from AC power and remove the jumper 12 Assemble the top c
7. Sensing 2 Fiber cable support Self powered DVI fiber cables using 5V from DVI sources VGA cards etc usually are consuming more than 50 mA which load is maximum allowed by DVI 1 0 standard DVI X88PRO supports 5V 500 mA constant current output on each DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables Page 5 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 2 Universal power supply DVI X88PRO accepts AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency on standard IEC connector 2 Power failure memory In case of power failure the unit stores its latest configuration and after next power up it loads automatically Page 6 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von Front Panel view CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual CONTROL LOCK Sources 1 to 8 Take Load Save zi N Autotake Preset Preset I en Pow fi OUTPUT LOCK Destinations 1 to 8 Control Lock Output Lock Sources Destinations Take Autotake Load Preset Save Preset www camboard de Disables or enables front panel operation When red illuminated operations on front panel are prohibited Locks and protects one or more outputs Inhibits accidental input changing on protected output Source buttons have three functions to sele
8. User s Manual Press TAKE button Now the EDID is stored in Matrix non volatile memory This procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to the MATRIX CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds Download EDID from file to memory The MATRIX SWITCHER is able to learn and store EDID from attached PC computer EDID is stored in dat files 1 2 www camboard de Select File gt Download EDID from file to memory In the pop up window browse your hard drive to find EDID file The software checks if the selected file is a valid EDID file than continue with step 3 Select a memory location to store the selected EDID Press OK button After it was accomplished Download Ready message appears EDID ROUTER window File EDID Open EDID File to download eI LastAtarhed Monitors s EDIDS D CUT 1 NEC 150012004950 LC Select dat fis bo cownioad Browse pang EDID fte rame to memory Bwitch EDO 26 LR 16001 200260 1601 20060 ly ww Oviinout Jar e TAKE tokemoy 51 TAKE Page 45 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Upload EDID from memory to file The CONTROL SOFTWARE can upload EDID from the MATRIX SWITCHER and save it as an EDID file 1 Select File gt Upload EDID from memory to file 2 From the pop up window choose the EDID memory you want to save to file 3 Click Browse
9. switching philosopy of the two modes View mode does not mean that the router has to be switched in different mode viewing and switching can be done after each other without pressing any special button View current state in TAKE mode If the router is in TAKE mode user can verify both input and output connections In TAKE mode no accidental change can be done unless TAKE button is pressed Press and release a source button Now the selected source button and all destination buttons will light up which are currently connected to the selected source This informative display will remain for 5 seconds then turns all buttons unlit If all source and destination and TAKE buttons are unlit the unit is in TAKE mode and no input was selected in last 5 seconds press and release a destination button to see its current state Now the source button which is connected to the selected destination will light up If no source button is lighting the selected destination is in muted state Pressing another destination button there can be seen the last pressed state of destination View current state in AUTOTAKE mode In AUTOTAKE mode only states of destination can be viewed Press and release the required destination button Now the source button which is connected to the selected destination will light up If no source button is lighting the selected destination is in muted state Pressing another Page 17 54 www camboard de Tel 07131
10. 00X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 6 lt LWR 1600X1200 60 1600X1200 60 DVI OUT 5 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 7 LWR 1600X1 200 60 1600x1 200 60 Dv OUT 7 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 8 LWR 1600X1200 60 1600 X1200 60 DVI OUT 8 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UxX Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 16001 200 60 1600X1200 60 Y DV OUT 1 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UxX v to DYI input ALL v TAKE to Memory 51 v Page 40 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual EDID ROUTER MENU Description EDID Router window contains following menus and submenus EDID ROUTER File Download EDID from file to memory Upload EDID from memory to file Close EDID ROUTER window EDID Syncronize EDID EDID menu EDID menu contains 1 section Syncronize EDID Selecting Synchronize EDID menu the Lightware Matrix Controller PC software rereads all EDID information from the connected MATRIX SWITCHER While normal operation it is not necessary to use this menu item because the MATRIX SWITCHER always automatically reports every status change Info There is always a small delay in responses So if a new monitor is connected to the output its new EDID is not shown immediately but in 2 seconds Info As the MATRIX SWITCHER reports status change nothing will happen if you select th
11. 03 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 8 Save preset to the specified memory position Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command zz Response SPRzz CrLf Description Save current ties to preset zz Example Save current connections to preset memory 7 Command 07 Response SPRO7 CrLf 9 Load preset from the specified position Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command zz Response LPRzz CrLf Description Load current ties to preset zz Example Load connections previously saved to preset memory 7 All connections will be reloaded Command 07 Response LPRO7 CrLf 10 View product type Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command I capital i Response PRODUCT_TYPE CrLf Description DEVICE_NAME format Number of Number of Device type inputs Outputs MX X A DVLRGB SDLV Example Command I Response MX8X8DVDCiLf The connected router has 8 inputs 8 outputs and it is a DVI router 11 View serial number Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command S Response SERIAL_NUMBER CrLf Description SERIAL_NUMBER format Page 25 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 6 Ibyte long ASCII numbers Example Command S Response SN 06050100 CrLf The connected serial number of the router is 06050100 Page 26 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911
12. 0x1 200860 1600 DVLIN_6 DL IN T DV IN 9 Bwth EDID A28 LYR 16001 200 8 80 18001200060 x HOV Mout IALL TAKE Leam monitor EDID at output D OUT 1 NEC 1600120060 LCD2080 0c D 1 n206 Xt NEC 16001200860 LCD2090UX 3 NEC 1600K 2006960 LCD2080Ux NEC 1600x1700g260 LC D2080Ux _ NEC 1600 0250 LCD2060UX NEC 160001 20060 LCD206nUxX NEC 16001 20069660 LCD206DUx NEC 160041 200260 LCD2090UX S O ce 3 i gt WLOUT T m OUTA Choose a memory location from the to Memory list where the EDID will be stored Only memories 50 100 are available for user EDID ROUTER window File EDD Emuated EDDs LastAtsched Monttors s EDIDS D50 160001 20060 DA_IN_2 LWR D A_IN_3 D A IN 4 5 D A iM 5 c DA IN Ge DM IN 7c DA IN 8c NEC 160041 2006 NEC 150012006 L QUT 4 NEC 16001 2006 QUT 4 lt NEC 1600X1 2006 DZOBOLK Dv QUT amp lt NEC 150012000960 LODZOBULK Dv QUT 7 lt NEC 1600 1 20060 LCD7DB0LK Dui OUT lt NEC 1600 1 200080 LCDz08DLIc LYR 1600012006850 160037120 LYR 16000120050 1600 20085 LOYA 16000120050 160001 20060 Switch EDID ELAR 1 B TX 2 Learn montor EDD al output 00360 16001 200960 DOUT NEC 1G00xt 200960 LOD 2080UX TAKE to DWlinput ALL Ir to Memon www camboard de Page 44 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO
13. 201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 12 View Firmware version Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command F Response FIRMWARE_VERSION CrLf Example Command F Response FW 1 11 CrLf The connected router has a firmware version of 1 11 13 Error responses Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Invalid input number Response ERRO1 CrLf Description Given input number exceeds the installed number of inputs or equals zero Invalid output number Response ERRO2 CrLf Description Given output number exceeds the installed number of outputs or equals zero Invalid value Response ERRO3 CrLf Description Given value exceeds the maximum allowed value to be sent Invalid preset number Response ERR04 CrLf Description Given preset number exceeds the maximum allowed preset number The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all matrices Page 27 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 Software control SPATZ Matrix Controller The unit can be controlled using SPATZ MATRIX Controlller from a PC computer or Laptop through RS 232 or Ethernet port 4 1 INSTALLING MATRIX CONTROLLER Info Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre Info If older version of control software is installed please uninstall it before
14. 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual destination button there can be seen the last pressed current state of destination Page 18 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual OUTPUT LOCK Using DVI X88PRO there is a possibility to lock a destination This feature prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of important signal Locking a destination means that no input configuration can be changed or deselected on that particular destination Destinations can be indepentently locked or unlocked Locking a destination does not affect other destinations Output Lock in TAKE mode Press and release the required destination button Now the selected destination button and the currently configured source button will light up view mode 2 Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button will light up in red colour 3 Press and release TAKE button The desired destination now is locked Unlock in TAKE mode l Press and release the required destination button which was previously locked Now the selected destination button and the currently configured source button and the Output Lock button will light up 2 Press and release the Output Lock button deselect Now the Output Lock button will turn off however t
15. ID remains it will not be deleted from input This feature helps especially rental technicians or system integrators to keep the source continuously transmitting the signal and adopt the system for new incoming display devices Info Power ON OFF cycle will not effect the emulated EDID or other settings Info EDID switch procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds Page 43 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Learn EDID from attached display device The MATRIX SWITCHER can learn the EDID from the connected display device and store it in one of user programmable memory All EDID is enumerated in the Learn monitor EDID at output list according to the router s outputs 1 2 Select the desired display s EDID from the list DD ROUTER window File EDID Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Montorss EDIDs Dvi IN t LR 1600 t 2008860 1 600x 1 2004260 D A OUT 1 NEC 180051200460 LCO2080K C LUR 160M 016 000 D A OUT 2 NEC 160001 200860 a0 D amp DA OUT 3 x 30 D A OUT 4 DM OUT 5 NEC 1600x1 D OUT 6 NEC 1600x120 DA OU NEC 1600x120 DA OUT 9 NEC 1600x120 0 LCO2090s REO LCO2090x 0 LCD208G Ks LNR 16001 200860 1600 LWR 1600x1 200860 1600 UNR 160
16. OM1 O COM2 192 168 2 181 Info After starting the CONTROL SOFTWARE it automatically searches for matrix switchers on the LAN If finds one it s IP address will be displayed in the Comm Port menu If there are no matrix switchers connected to the PC only comm ports will be shown in this menu Info Only one user is allowed to connect to one matrix switcher via ethernet Info After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no difference in control via serial port and ethernet www camboard de Page 38 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 After the MATRIX CONTROLLER found the hardware a button matrix should appear Select View gt EDID router window PRESET LOAD PRESET SAVE PRESET Info After a successful connection all identifying information is shown under the Help menu gt lt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 File View Comm Part 1 2 3 M i5 Found Router MX8X8DVI PRO Firmware 2 1 1 Serial No 07130126 Found Card MX8X8DVIIN Firmware Version V1 3EXT Found Card MX8X8SI Firmware Version V1 56EXT Found Card MX8X8EDID Firmware Version V1 8 Page 39 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 5 The EDID ROUTER window appears and the software st
17. RO is equipped with multiple router protocols 1 Port settings Switch the router in TAKE mode if used prevoiously in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing TAKE button for 2 seconds TAKE will not light continuously Press and release Control Lock Control Lock button lights in red colour continuously Press and keep pressed Output Lock button Now one of the source buttons will light up view protocol If Source 1 button lights Lightware protocol is active If Source 2 button lights Protocol 2 is active During Output Lock pressed press the desired Source button accordingly to the new protocol The desired Source button starts blinking and then the router lights up all buttons for 4 seconds Now the new protocol is active The device uses standard RS 232 interface with the following settings 9600 Baud 8 data bit stop bit no parity null modem cable The matrices accept commands surrounded by curly brackets and responses surrounded by round brackets only if a command was successfully executed Input output numbers and values must be sent as two digit ASCII numbers www camboard de Page 21 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Control commands Legend x input number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 05 07 etc output number in 2 digit ASCII format Carriage return Line feed OxOD 0x0A yy CrLf 2
18. Remote Control Software 2 8 Inputs 8 Outputs non blocking cross point matrix architecture The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously 2 Single link max 1 65 Gb s DVI D transmission 1920x1200 or 2048x1080 The DVI X88PRO routes any DVI single link signal between 25 and 165 MHz pixel clock frequency conforming to DVI 1 0 standard 2 Supports all HDTV resolutions 720p 10801 and 1080p etc without HDCP encoding Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through DVI X88PRO 2 Signal Detect LED s at each input connector Active DVI signals are detected clock channel activity is green indicated when signal is applied to the input 2 Output PLL reclocking removes jitter caused by long cables each output has a clean jitter free signal eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections 2 Front panel buttons control 8 source select 8 destination select Take Load preset Save preset Panel Lock Output Lock 2 Relegendable buttons Each button has an easy removable flat cap and a translucent label which can be inserted under it to identify sources and destinations a RS 232 or RS422 control Simple ASCII based RS232 protocol is used for switching preset calling status request etc 2 Ethernet control TCP IP Ethernet 10Base T or 100Base TX Auto
19. Z SLAC TASKER TSK 1060 Max length meter Max length meter 1920x1200 1600x1200 2048x1080p 1080p 1680x1050 1400x1050 2 1024x768 1365x768 Page 9 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Table2 Maximum DVI cable lengths at inputs DVI outputs DVI X88PRO provides 24 pole digital only DVI D connectors for output connections As standard DVI outputs there can be used limited length cables since there is no output amplification applied For using longer cable runs at outputs use fiber optical DVI cables or active DVI repeaters extenders like the SPATZ DVIWIZARD or DVIMAXLIGHT Output reclocking DVI X88PRO reclocks the signal on all outputs Signal reclocking is an essential important procedure in digital signal transmission After passing the reclocking circuit the signal becomes stable and jitter free and can be transmitted over more equipment like processors or event controllers Without reclocking there can be seen sparkles noise and jaggies on the image Fiber Cable powering As special feature DVI X88PRO on DDC 5V output pin 14 on output connectors is able to supply 500 mA current to power fiber optical DVI cables Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current on 5V output thus unable to power directly a fiber optical cable Info DVI X88PRO does not check if the connected
20. add a file name and path and click Save If upload was successful an Upload Ready message confirms the command 7 EDD ROUTER window Fie EDD Last Atschad Montlorz e EDIDs lt NEC 1600K12 Teo _2 NEC 1600X12 C 3 4 NEC 1860012 _44 NEC 160012 5 NEC 16004120 UT EC 1600412 EC 16001200 Open EDID File to upload to Upload EDID from memory VILOUT T Ge LCD Dvi QUT 8 4 NEC 1800 7 20060 LCD2080UX Swatch EDID Learn monitor EDD at output je LAR 16001 200 G60 1600x1 200 60 lw TOUT NEC 1600X1 2004260 LCD 20800x to Dalinput LL X TAKE to Mamory s TAKE Page 46 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 4 ERROR Messages During remote operation there may happen some trouble with the communication This cases the Matrix Controller software displays error messages on the screen Below there are listed the error messages Unable to open Socket to the Server Socket Error x Unable to open Socket to the Server Trigger More than one user tries to access the router via LAN Explanation Only one user can connect to the router at once COM port error COM port error The Selected Port is in use by another application choose other COM port Trigger The Matrix Controller software was unable to open the selected serial communication port on the PC Solution Close any o
21. ame appears in the list Close this window Preset Label Generator PRESET INDEX VIEW ALL PRESET OLD PRESET NAME Preset3 Preset Preset2 NEW PRESET NAME new labell Preset3 Preset4 Panama Preset5 P Page 35 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 3 EDID Management using EDID Router Each DVI sink eg monitors projectors plasma displays 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 is supported DVI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the identification of the monitor type and capabilities Most DVI sources VGA 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 Why is EDID management necessary All DVI sources must read attached sink s EDID data switcher input monitor input etc before starting the DVI signal transmission If no EDID is available most sources will not output the signal Unlike in standard analog VGA graphics cards DVI graphics cards do not allow to be forced from Windows desktop properties settings tab to different pixel resolutions Only those resolutions and refresh rat
22. anual 1280x1024 75 00 80 00 135 00 VESA SXGA 1400x1050 60 00 65 64 121 82 SXGA 1920x1080 60 00 67 50 148 5 HDTV 1080p 2048x1080 60 00 67 50 157 3 1600x1200 60 00 75 00 VESA UXGA 1920x1200 60 00 75 00 VESA Table5 DVI timing examples for some typical supported resolutions Outputs DVI output Signal Sinsister 8x DVI single link Connects eine dea oM o bete SE EENES 24 pole DVI D digital only Q tp t pre NaS S ee E eu al es m UR VU A acs No 5 V o tp t c rrent rei 500mA continuous each Control Front Panel buttons cc cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeneenennnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnen YES 21 buttons Serial Port u a 9pole Dsub Female RS232 or RS422 Baud rate sisi 5225 Herrn 9600 Baud 8 bit 1stop bit no parity Ethernet Pott en ee nenne RJ 45 female connector Ethernet protocol TCP IP UDP IP ARP ICMP SNMP TFTP Telnet DHCP BOOTP HTTP and AutoIP General Power neun Esi 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 1 8 1 0 A Cormplianees Birken CE EMVEMEC aan EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 Sale aH M E EN 60065 Class I Rackmount een de esce TE AE Yes 1U high Enelosure lesbian Metal Enclosure dimensions uerenseeeenenn 44 mm H x 446 mm W x 302 mm D b pip H m 3kg Warranty iE 3 years Page 53 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 7 Quality Check Record Date of manufacture Checked
23. arts to synchronize EDID list with the Matrix switcher Reading EDID from EDID router EIE Reading in progress T Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs TT DYI_OUT_1 DVI IN 2 DVI OUT 2 lt DVI IN 3 lt DVI OUT 3 DVI IN 4 lt Dv OUT 4 lt DVI IN 5 lt DVI OUT 5 lt DVI IN 5 lt Dv OUT B lt DVI IN lt DV OUT 7 lt DVI IN 8 DV OUT 8 Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output umsasgmsangen v A v to DVI input 1 v to Memory 5 6 After synchronization process the current status of the MATRIX SWITCHER EDID are shown on the two text area The Emulated EDID window contains the resolutions and the vendor names of the EDID reported to the PC for each input separately The Last Attached Monitor s EDID window contains the resolutions and vendor names of the display devices connected to matrix switcher s output EDID ROUTER window File EDID Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DYI_IN_1 lt LWR 1600X1200 60 1600x1 200 60 DYI_OUT_1 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UK DYI_IN_2 lt LWR 16001 200 60 1600 1200 60 DYI_OUT_2 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DYI_IN_3 lt LWR 1600X1 200 60 1600x1 200 60 DYI_OUT_3 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DYI_IN_4 lt LWR 1600X1200 60 1600X1200 60 DVI OUT 4 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 5 lt LWR 1600X1200 60 1600X1200 60 DVvI OUT 5 lt NEC 16
24. bundle_V249S X Installation was successful 7 To run Lightware matrix control software find and click from Start menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW_matrix_controller_vXXX jar or from the desktop ikon if this option was selected via shortcut 3 LW matrix con troller v249 8 To uninstall the control software double click on Start menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt Uninstall LW matrix controller vXXX exe Page 29 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 42 Using Lightware Matrix Controller The unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a PC computer or Laptop through RS 232 connection or Ethernet port www camboard de Connection between the Matrix switcher and the computer can be made via serial port with standard RS232 Male to Female cable Ethernet with a HUB or to a simple endpoint Ethernet directly with cross UTP cable Mr LW_matrix_co ntroller v249 Starting the application To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on LW matrix controller vXXX icon on the desktop or select from Startmenu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW_matrix_controller_vXXX jar Select communication interface according to your actual connection gt lt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 E O COM3 O com4 O COM1 COM2 ES rece MUN 192 168 2 181
25. ct an input to select a preset and to view the selected input s state take mode Destination buttons have two functions to select an output or to view the selected output s state This button has two functions displays the actual switching mode of the router or executes switching on TAKE mode Loads and executes a previously saved preset from one of the preset memories Stores actual matrix state in one of preset memories Page 7 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Rear Panel view Signal presence LED s INPUT connectors 1 to 8 CPU Live LED N AC Power AC DC Power OUTPUT Connectors to 8 Ethernet RS 232 422 connector Fuse LED s control port port Input connectors 24 pole DVI D digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI source devices to these connectors Input signal LED s Indicates input signal presence TMDS clock channel active on associated input connector Green lighting when signal is present CPU LIVE Continuously blinking LED if the CPU works properly AC Power Standard IEC power connector The router works with 90 to 264 Volts 50 or 60 Hz power sources AC Fuse Replace with F 3 15 A type only DC Power LED s Indicators for presence of internal DC power voltages 3 3 Volts and 5 Volts Green lighting when power voltages are present Ethernet port RJ 45 connector Remote control port for c
26. e AC fuse on the rear of the unit page 8 Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel of the unit 3 15A fast blowing Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source Make sure the switcher is working properly WEEE Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This Product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the enviroment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibily 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 Page 3 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 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 1 General description Lightware DVI X88PRODVI Pro is a DVI single link matrix switcher with 8 DVI inputs and 8 DVI outputs that routes any input s to any combination of output s The router conform
27. e same EDID to a given input or connect the same display device to a given output gt DID ROUTER window Last Artached Monitor Lesen monitor EDID at output 26 LR 1600X1200660 16001 2008260 Dv OUT 1 NEC 1500120060 T D2080 i 10 DV input ALL iw TANE t 51 Page 41 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs All EDID are enumerated in the switch EDID list If you want to modify the current emulated resolution you can select one from this list There is static EDID emulation or dynamic EDID emulation Static EDID emulation means when an EDID from memories 01 100 is selected and emulated at input s Dynamic EDID emulation occurs when an attached monitor s EDID is emulated at input s simply copying the data from the monitor This EDID changes automatically if a new monitor is attached to the output Select the desired EDID from Switch EDID list from 1 100 through DVI IN 1 to DVI IN 8 File EDID Emulated EDIDS DM 1 LYRIS I LR 6 L3 LY 4 d LYR JH 5 LWR LWR16 7 LYRE LR 16 Last Atlachen Wonnors s EDIDS 1 NEC 160041200060 LC 4 NEC NEC 1600 NEC 1600 NEC 1600 NEC 1600 7 NEC 181 NEC oe T0060 1200860 1200260 1200260 1200860 1200860 EED 1601200260
28. ected to input 5 O1 08 are two digit ascii characters 01 02 04 etc Example View connection on output 5 Command 05 Response O05 101 CrLf 5 View mutes on all outputs Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command VM Response MUT M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 CrLf Description Response length depends on the number of outputs installed in the router The response above suppose a router having 8 outputs Indexes show the actual output and the number at the given index shows its state If the value M5 equals 1 it means that output 5 is in mute if O output 5 is not muted Example Command M Response MUT 1001000 O C Lf Legend Current router has 8 outputs Output 1 and 4 are muted while the other outputs are unmuted 6 Mute specified output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command yy Response MUTyy CrLf Description Mute output yy Example Mute output 5 Command 05 Response MUTOS CrLf 7 Unmute specified output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Page 23 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Command yy Response UMTyy CrLf Description Unmute output yy Example Unmute output 5 Output 5 is now switched to the output it was connected prior to mute command Command 05 Response UMT05 CrLf Page 24 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 9112
29. ed or powered OFF and ON again Page 36 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual About EDID router EDID router contains a 116 block non volatile memory bank EDID List is structured as follows Seelen Factory Preset EDID list SUNL ne User programmable memories 101 108 DVI_LOUT_1 8 Attached monitor s EDID list 109 116 DVLIN 1 9 2222 emulated EDID at input conenctors Info The first 50 EDID 1 50 inclusive are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions MEMO z en au TH 848x480 60 Hz 169 800x600 800x600 60 Z 800600975 Hz I9Mx768050Hz l0Dx768960Hz 1024x768G75 Hz 1I52x864075 Hz 1280x768 S0Hz 1280x768060Hz 3 s MN ee p O O E E m inet p n Resolution 1600x12009 60 Hz 1920x1200 60 Hz 4801 59 94 Hz 640x480 59 94 Hz 720x480p 60 Hz 5761 50 Hz 720x576p 50 Hz 1280x720p 50 Hz 1280x720p 60 Hz 1920x1080il 50 Hz 1920x1080i2 50 Hz 1920x1080i 60 Hz 1920x 1080p 24 Hz 1920x1080p 25 Hz 1920x1080p 30 Hz 1920x1080p1 50 Hz 1920x1080p2 50 Hz 1920x1080p 60 Hz 2048x1080pl 50 Hz 2048x1080p2 50 Hz 2048x1080p 60 Hz 02 03 04 3 2 3 27 28 29 0 30 07 O2 GW Go Go WI Go Go N i Info The attached monit
30. es are allowed which are defined in EDID data To provide proper EDID data for DVI sources DVI X88PRODVI PRO has an advanced built in EDID router that can manage the emulated EDID on it s all inputs indpendently EDID can be managed using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a PC computer or Laptop through RS232 connection or Ethernet port Emulating the right EDID information helps the user and installation engineer to control overall system s signal properties EDID emulating options are 1 emulating an EDID from factory preset memory 50 EDID static EDID emulation 2 emulating an EDID from user preset memory 50 memory locations static EDID emulation 3 copying and emulating EDID from one of attached display devices dynamic EDID emulation With EDID Router function the user is able to store EDID from any attached monitor to one of the user programmable memories to download EDID from file to user memory and to upload EDID from the router to file Info User must not disconnect DVI cables to change an EDID opposite to other manufacturer s products EDID can be changed even if source is connected to the input and powered ON Info When EDID has been changed the router toggles the HOTPUG signal for 200 msec Some graphic cards or DVD players do not sense the hotplug signal and there can be happen that even if EDID has been changed the new set resolution is not affected This case the source device must be restart
31. he firmware upgrade pressing front panel buttons as requested on the screen or described below 8 Enable Firmware Upgrade Switch the unit in TAKE mode than press and release CONTROL LOCK button Now Control lock button lights red Press and release source buttons 1 than 2 than 3 than Page 49 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von 10 CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 after each other Now the TAKE LOAD and SAVE buttons start blinking indicating that the router is in bootloader mode This state will remain until powering down the unit Start the download process by pressing OK button on the computer The download status appears on processbar Never disconnect the RS232 cable during firmware upgrade When download completes READY message appeares in red colour Disconnect the router from AC power than power it up again After powering the unit up all buttons will light up for a while indicating that the unit is ready for operation In case of failure repeat steps 7 to 10 Info Once the firmware upgrade failed the router will NOT indicate it s bootloader enabled state with TAKE LOAD SAVE buttons blinking because previous software has been deleted but steps 1 to 10 can still be repeated www camboard de Page 50 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual
32. he locking function has not been unlocked yet 3 Press and release TAKE button The desired destination now is unlocked Output Lock in AUTOTAKE mode www camboard de Press and release the required destination button Now the selected destination button and the currently configured source button will light up view mode Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button will light up in red colour and lock function is activated No source can be changed at the locked destination Page 19 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Unlock in AUTOTAKE mode l Press and release the required destination button which was previously locked Now the selected destination button and the currently configured source button and the Output Lock button will light up 2 Press and release the Output Lock button deselect Now the Output Lock button will turn off and the locking function has been unlocked Page 20 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 3 RS 232 422 control RS232 RS422 ports DVI X88PRO can be ordered with either RS232 or RS422 communication port The port settings are done in the factory D sub connector pin assignments can be found on chapter 1 Changing and viewing protocols DVI X88P
33. hting green If no source is connected the output is muted no source button will light Page 14 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von 2 CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Press and release the selected input button The switch action will be executed immediately Switching between sources to the selected destination can be done directly Deselecting or muting in AUTOTAKE mode l Press and release the selected destination button The pressed destination button and the actually connected source button are lighting green If no source is connected the output is muted no source button will light 2 Press and release the active green lighting source button The output is muted Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black image or no signal message or automatically will turn off SAVE or LOAD PRESETS DVI X88PRO has 8 user programmable presets Each preset stores a configuration regarding all input connections for all outputs All presets are stored in a non volatile memory the router keeps presets even in case of power down Memory numbers are assigned to source buttons 1 to 8 Saving a Preset in TAKE mode 1 Press and release SAVE PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 3 Press and release TAKE button Now the current configuration is stored
34. im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics spatz DVI X88 User s Manual www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Page 2 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class I 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 Replacing the AC fuse Unplug the AC power cord from the equipment Locate th
35. in selected memory Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs Loading a Preset in TAKE mode 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source www camboard de 1 to 8 Page 15 54 Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 3 Press and release TAKE button Now the selected preset is loaded Info Loading a preset always modifies all output states Saving a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Press and release SAVE PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs Page 16 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Loading a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Info 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 Now the selected preset is loaded Loading a preset always modifies all output states VIEW current state Info User can check the current switching status on the front panel using front panel buttons View mode is slightly different in TAKE or AUTOTAKE modes because of different
36. ndentally powering down FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS TAKE AUTOTAKE modes The router has two different switching modes TAKE and AUTOTAKE If the TAKE button is unlit TAKE mode is active When the TAKE button is continuously lighting green AUTOTAKE mode is selected Press and hold the TAKE button for two seconds to change between TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes TAKE mode allows the user to make multiple connections and deselections at once This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple switchings AUTOTAKE mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching is needed between sources on a destination CONTROL LOCK Front panel button operations can be enabled or disabled using CONTROL LOCK button while RS232 422 control is still enabled If it unlits front panel button operations are enabled If there is a coninuous red lighting front panel operations are inhibited Press and release CONTROL LOCK button to toggle the control lock state Page 13 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von SWITCHING CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Creating a connection or multiple connections in TAKE mode First press and release the selected source button The pressed source button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this source will light up The dark remaining destination buttons are not connected to this source Thi
37. oard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual MENU Description Matrix Controller contains following menus and submenus LW Matrix Controller File Synchronize matrix Add new IP address Exit View Edid router Comm Port Serial ports IP addresses Help Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 File View CommPort Help H P B M 56 6 W I PRESET LOAD PRESET Preset1 SAVE FRESET File menu File menu contains 3 items Synchronize matrix Selecting Synchronize matrix will re read connection information from the router and refresh the display Add new IP address Selecting Add new IP address will display a new window where the user can add IP addresses of routers that are not in the same subnet Write a valid IP address and click Add IP gt Adding new IP address TB X Enter IP address nem Page 32 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Exit Exit will terminate the application View menu View menu contains 1 item Edid router window This item is gray and can not be selected if the connected MS does not have EDID ROUTER installed For more information see Section EDID operation Comm Port menu Comm Port menu contains 2 sections Serial ports available on the current PC IP addresses found on the network
38. onnecting the unit to Local Area Network RS 232 422 connector 9 pole Dsub female connector for remote control applications Can be ordered with RS232 or RS422 control Output connectors 24 pole DVI D digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI monitors or other displays to these connectors Page 8 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual DVI inputs DVI X88PRO provides 24 pole digital only DVI D connectors for input connections Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays Each input has a built in signal detection circuit with an LED located next to the input connector The LED lights green if the associated connector has an active DVI clock signal applied TMDS Data2 E TMDS Datal TMDS Data0 TMDS Data2 TMDS Datal TMDS Data0 3 TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Datal Shield TMDS Data0 Shield DDC Clock TMDS Clock Shield 7 DDC Data GND for 5V TMDS Clock Tablel DVI D digital only connector Single Link pin assignments Cable length at inputs DVI X88PRO has an advanced built in cable compensation circuit which automatically provides cable length compensation This circuit extends the maximum usable cable length to even 60 meter using high quality 22AWG copper cable on WUXGA 1920x1200 graphics resolution Cabel type 22 AWG 24 AWG Reference type Reference type SPAT
39. or s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off the last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory 39 40 4 7 2 7 CO NI BD QU BY WIND 3 No 20 5 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 8 2 pp Nn Up Table4 Factory Preset EDID list Page 37 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual EDID Router operation Connecting to the MATRIX SWITCHER 1 Install CONTROL SOFTWARE See Section Software Installation 2 Connect the Matrix switcher to the pc via Serial Port or Ethernet with a HUB or to a simple endpoint or with Ethernet directly with X cable 3 Open the CONTROL SOFTWARE from Start Menu gt Lightware gt LW_MATRIX_CONTROLLER Vxxx where xxx means the latest software revision Info The actual revision of the CONTROL SOFTWARE is 2 51 2 Select communication interface If you connect via serial port select the appropriate port from drop down menu under Comm Port and click on it If you want to connect via ethernet then you can also find IP address es in this drop down menu No IP addresses will be shown if no Lightware LAN enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network as the PC gt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 de COM3 O COM4 O C
40. over than power the unit up again After powering the unit up all buttons will light up for 4 seconds indicating that the unit is ready for operation In case of failure repeat the process Info With JI inserted the router will always start up in bootoader mode The unit will not work properly while J1 is inserted 6 Specifications Inputs DV input Mena a ete atrae usd rte EA eM Uede 8x DVI single link MOTTE CHOLES dome entendi oce e 24 pole DVI D digital only Auto equalization ae ln Yes max 40dB at 825 MHz Input cable equalization 50 meter 24AWG cable at 1 65 Gbps Izbllpge EE Yes for each input connector Signal Data Tate ioris pe pa pas ttu all between 25 Mbps and1 65 Gbps colour Channels oo Re ado aie eee Ix TMDS Clock 3x TMDS Colours Resolutiols cute all between 640x480 and 1920x1200 60Hz Colour de pthio ipd m RH URN rte nie suf Matos E 24 bits 8 bit colour a DADENI O a K AEE EAE E EEA 720p 1080i 1080p HDCP coripliant asus Re No Pixel Clock frequency Comment MHz 800x600 602 3788 40 VESASVGA Vertical Horizontal Resolution frequency Hz frequency KHz 1280x72 60 00 45 00 74 25 HDTV 720p 1024x76 75 00 60 02 78 75 ESA XGA 1360x76 60 00 WIDEXGA 1152x870 75 06 68 68 MACINTOSH Page 52 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 40 0 s V 8 00 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s M
41. run the LW_matrix_bundle exe wich installs the current SPATZ matrix controllerja and LW_bootloader_vl0Ojar softwares which are available from STARTmenu SPATZ location The new firmware is a hex file The name of the file contains the router type and the firmware version ex MX8x8DVI v17 hex FRONT PANEL ENABLED UPGRADE Front Panel Enabled Upgrade is the simplest mode for software upgrade For preventing unwanted software modifications via RS232 commands the user must enable the router using front panel buttons to go in bootloader state Follow the steps described below l Connect the RS232 port of the router to the PC RS232 port via null modem cable 2 Switch ON the router connecting to the AC power Check if the router is in LW protocol mode switch the unit in TAKE mode than lock the panel by pressing CONTROL LOCK Now theCONTROL LOCK lights red Press the OUTPUT LOCK button During pressed the SOURCE or SOURCE2 button lights up according to the selected protocol If SOURCEI button lights LW protocol is selected Firmware upgrade is possible 4 Launch LW bootloader v10 jar program from START Programs SPATZ on you computer 5 Select the desired COM PORT using Com Port menu 6 Open the new firmware file file name MX8x8DVI_v17 hex using File Open menu from it s current location 7 Click DOWNLOAD using Firmware menu Now the computer requests the router to confirm the firmware upgrade User must enable t
42. s is an informative display about current status of the selected input view only Press and release the selected destination button or buttons which has to be connected to the selected source The preselected destination button s start blinking Press and release TAKE button to execute the tie or ties Now the selected input is switched to the selected output or to the multiple outputs Deselecting or muting in TAKE mode First press and release the selected source button The pressed source button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this source will light up The dark remaining destination buttons are not connected to this source This is an informative display about current status of the selected input view only Press and release the selected green lighting destination button which has to be disconnected from the selected source The pressed destination or multiple destinations will turn dark Press and release TAKE button to execute disconnection Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black image or no signal message or automatically will turn off Info Multiple switching and deselecting actions can be done simultaneously during only one TAKE action Creating a connection in AUTOTAKE mode www camboard de Press and release the selected destination button The pressed destination button and the actually connected source button are lig
43. s to DVI 1 0 specification and switches signals between 25 165 MHz pixel clock frequency from 640x480 60Hz to 1920x1200 60Hz or 2048x1080 60Hz PC resolutions including HDTV resolutions as well Each input signal is equalized for distances of 50 meter high quality 24AWG cable and each output is reclocked for jitter free signal transmission The switcher has an RS 232 or RS422 optional and an RJ45 LAN port for remote control applications and a control panel for local control operation Front panel buttons are illuminated and easy field relegendable with text for informative system integration Box contents Routing switcher User s manual IEC power cable RS 232 9 pole D sub Male to Female cable CD ROM with control software Page 4 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Features 50 meter input cable compensation Using 24AWG high quality DVI cable the DVI X88PRO automatically compensates up to 50 meter cable length which extends installation possibilities even on highest HDTV or computer resolutions In case of lower pixel resolutions this length can be even higher 2 EDID routing Advanced EDID management with EDID emulation The user can emulate any EDID on the switchers inputs independently read out and store any attached monitor s EDID in 100 internal memory locations upload and download EDID files using
44. sink monitor projector or other equipment supports Hotplug or EDID signals but outputs the selected signal immediately after switch command Page 10 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual RS 232 422 control port Lightware DVI X88PRO can be remote controlled through industry standard 9 pole sub D female connector located on the rear panel of the unit The router can be ordered with RS232 or RS422 control port Pin 5 Pin 1 Pin 9 Pin6 RS 232 port pin locations ma mm 388p 4 omeinemaiyeomsasatorne Rx taa receive componen DstmemiyemesiPni NC non comesa CismemysmioH NC ron comece o Nownomemi NC noncomeeea Table3 RS232 and RS422 pin connections Page 11 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual EDID Management DVI X88PRO provides an EDID Management feature with advanced functions that helps system integration The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitor s EDID that are connected to the output connectors First 50 EDID are factory presets while memories 50 to 99 are user programmable On all inputs there can be emulated different or same EDID that are copied from EDID router s memory or the attached monitor For example the router can be se
45. space character 0x20 notes From firmware version 1 13 one digit input output and preset numbers are accepted characters are case insensitive 1 Switch one input to one output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command xx yy Response Oyy Ixx CrLf Description Switch input xx to output yy Example Connect input to output 5 Command 01 05 Response O05 I01 CrLf 2 Switch one input to all outputs Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command xx O Response Ixx AlDC Lf Description Switch input xx to all outputs Example Switch input 1 to all outputs Command 01 O Response 101 All CrLf 3 View connection on the specified output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command 2yy Response Oyy Ixx CrLf Description View connection on output yy Example View connection on output 5 Command 705 Response O05 101 CrLf Page 22 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 4 View connection on all outputs Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command VC Response ALL O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 CrLf Description Response length depends on the number of outputs installed in the router The response above suppose a router having 8 outputs Indexes show the actual output and the number at the given index shows which input it is connected to If value O5 equals 04 it means that output 5 is conn
46. t up to emulate any device that is connected to one of the inputs and the EDID is automatically changed if the monitor is replaced with an other EDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting each other All input has it s own EDID circuit User must not disconnect DVI cables during change an EDID opposite to other manufacturer s products EDID Router can be controlled with included Matrix Control Software via RS232 port or Ethernet Page 12 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 2 Operation POWER Connect the power cord to the router s IEC standard power input connector DVI X88PRO is immediately powered on when the power cord is connected to the AC source The router does not have a power switch it remains powered on until AC line voltage is present After powered on the unit performs a self test all front panel buttons light up for one second After the self test the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready for use Info At switching on the router reloads the latest settings which were used before was turning off DVI X88PRO has an internal emergency memory which stores all current settings and ties configurations This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user This built in feature helps the system to be ready immediately in case of power failure or acci
47. ther application that uses the selected port or try to use an other serial port Do not forget to connect the serial lead to the right connector Unable to communicate with the MATRIX Unable to communicate with the MATRIX Check connections Page 47 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual Trigger No router was found on the specified port or a command response timeout has occurred Explanation The Matrix Controller has tried to access a router on the specified comm port but no response was received within 2 secs Solution Select the right serial port the router is connected to or try to do the last action again Page 48 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual 5 Firmware upgrade The unit can be upgraded with new firmware versions via RS232 port using a PC computer or Laptop Please contact SPATZ for the latest firmware version at spatz spatz tech de The firmware upgrade can be done in two ways Front Panel Enabled Upgrade or Jumper Enabled Upgrade Front Panel Enabled Upgrade is the simplest mode for firmware upgrade Jumper Enabled Upgrade is only needed when the unit does not have a software installed or the Front Panel Enabled Upgrade failed from any reason Before upgrading the new firmware
48. tions can be done via the right panel named PRESET Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved any time Front panel Preset operations effect only the first 8 preset memories all others from 9 to 32 are available only via Matrix Controller software Info A Preset setting stores a full configuration of all outputs that effects all outputs when loading a Preset Page 34 54 www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics DVI X88PRO User s Manual SAVE PRESET 1 Make the desired configuration on matrix switching area 2 Select the preset memory Presetl Preset32 where you want to save your current configuration 3 Press SAVE PRESET button Now the preset is stored LOAD PRESET 1 Select the preset memory Presetl Preset32 you want to load as next configuration 2 Press LOAD PRESET button Now the preset is loaded 3 On the matrix switching area there is displayed the new VO configuration RENAME a preset Each preset has its own label by default Presetl Preset32 which can be renamed To modify these labels right click on the preset list The following window appears gt Preset Label Generator TER PRESET INDEX VIEW ALL PRESET OLD PRESET NAME Preset NEW PRESET NAME Preset4 Example Select Preset3 and type the new preset name hew label and click rename The new n

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