LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA HDMI Optical Extender or Receiver for Single Fiber User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- LIGHTWARE
Table of Contents
- LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA HDMI Optical Extender or Receiver for
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Front and Rear View
- Status LEDs
- Important Safety Instructions
- Box Contents
- Locking DC Plug
- Port Diagram
- Factory Default Settings
- Mounting
- Connecting Steps
- USB KVM Function
- Typical application
- Audio Cable Wiring Guide
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA HDMI Optical Extender or Receiver for
Single Fiber
Product Information
Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA Receiver
The Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver provides extension of uncompressed
Full-HD video and audio with optional HDCP encryption plus USB HID over one
multimode fiber for up to 2500 m. The unit offers a digital and an analog
audio output, bi-directional RS-232 pass-through, HDCP compliance and works
with the most standard AV resolutions. The interface’s 9 Gbps bandwidth is
capable of transmitting 1080p (@120Hz) video signals, video up to 4K pixel
resolution (4K x 2K @30Hz), as well as video with full support of content
protection (HDCP). HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA offers an audio output: a symmetrical
analog output with Phoenix connectors.
Intelligent HID Emulation is provided for two devices with full transparency.
Product Usage Instructions
Mounting
To mount the receiver, Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There are three kinds of mounting kits with a similar fixing method. The receiver has two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the accessory.
Front and Rear View
The Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver has a USB KVM port for HID- compatible devices (preferably keyboard and mouse) and a power LED on its front view. The rear view consists of a USB control port, function button, status LEDs, RS-232 port, 5V DC input, SC fiber input, analog audio output, and HDMI output.
Status LEDs
The device has status LEDs that give immediate feedback about the current state of the device. The following are the status LEDs:
- HDCP: ON – video input signal is encrypted with HDCP. OFF – video input signal is not encrypted with HDCP.
- HDMI FUNC.: ON – the input and output signal type is HDMI. BLINKING – the input signal type is HDMI, but the output signal is DVI. OFF – the input signal type is DVI.
- SIGNAL: ON – a valid video clock signal is present on the fiber input port of the receiver.
- LASER: ON – the laser signal of a connected transmitter is detected on the fiber input port.
- HOTPLUG: ON – a powered sink device is connected to the HDMI OUT port and sends hotplug signal.
- EMULATE: ON – composite mode is active in the USB KVM crosspoint. OFF – no mode is active or transparent mode is active in the USB KVM crosspoint.
- USB LINK: ON – USB KVM signal is detected on the fiber input port.
- FIBER LINK: ON – a powered transmitter is connected to the receiver and they can communicate over the fiber optical cable.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product
and keep it available for future reference.
The receiver is a Class 3R laser product. Caution! Invisible Class 3R laser
radiation.
Avoid exposure to the beam.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver. The product
provides extension of uncompressed Full-HD video and audio with optional HDCP
encryption plus USB HID over one multimode fiber for up to 2500 m. The unit
offers a digital and an analog audio output, bi-directional RS-232 pass-
through, HDCP compliance and works with the most standard AV resolutions.
The interface’s 9 Gbps bandwidth is capable of transmitting 1080p (@120Hz)
video signals, video up to 4K pixel resolution (4K x 2K @30Hz), as well as
video with full support of content protection (HDCP). HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
offers an audio output: a symmetrical analog output with Phoenix connectors.
Intelligent HID Emulation is provided for two devices with full transparency.
The special HID devices, including keyboard and mouse – are emulated by the
extender and transparently transferred to the computer with the result that no
drivers are required for the proper functionality, it’s as easy as Plug &
Play.
- USB KVM ports USB KVM ports for HID-compatible devices (preferably keyboard and mouse).
- Power LED The LED indicates the power status of the device. It shines when the receiver is powered.
- USB control port USB interface for LDC connection, and firmware update purpose.
- Function button Factory default settings can be called by pressing the button.
- Status LEDs The LEDs give immediate feedback about the current state of the device.
- RS-232 port D-sub connector for RS-232 serial port.
- 5V DC input Local power in; connect the output of the supplied 5V DC power adaptor.
- SC fiber input Connect a multi-mode single fiber optical cable between the receiver and the transmitter.
- Analog audio output 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio output signal.
- HDMI output HDMI connector for DVI video or HDMI video and audio.
Status LEDs
HDCP
- ON: video input signal is encrypted with HDCP.
- OFF: video input signal is not encrypted with HDCP.
HDMI
- ON: the input and output signal type is HDMI.
- BLINKING: the input signal type is HDMI, but the output signal is DVI.
- OFF: the input signal type is DVI.
SIGNAL
- ON: a valid video clock signal is present on the fiber input port of the receiver.
LASER
- ON: the laser signal of a connected transmitter is detected on the fiber input port.
HOTPLUG
- ON: a powered sink device is connected to the HDMI OUT port and sends hotplug signal.
EMULATE
- ON: composite mode is active in the USB KVM crosspoint.
- OFF: no mode is active or transparent mode is active in the USB KVM crosspoint.
USB LINK
- ON: USB KVM signal is detected on the fiber input port.
FIBER LINK
- ON: a powered transmitter is connected to the receiver and they can communicate over the fiber optical cable.
Box Contents
Locking DC Plug
Twist 90° clockwise to lock.
Port Diagram
Factory Default Settings
Optical input port properties
HDCP| Enabled
HDMI output port properties
Signal type| Auto
HDCP mode| Auto
Power 5V mode| Always on
Test pattern mode| Off
Test pattern clock source| 480p
Test pattern| Bar
Analog audio output port properties
Volume (%)| 100
Volume (dB)| 0.00
Balance| 0 (center)
Bass (dB)| 0
Treble (dB)| 0
Phase invert| Disabled
RS-232 settings
RS-232 mode| Pass-through
Control protocol| LW2
Port setting| 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
To restore factory default settings, do the following steps:
- Keep the Function button pressed for 10 seconds.
- After the front panel LEDS start to blink, release the button.
- The device restarts and the factory default settings are restored.
Maximum Fiber Cable Extension Distances
Mounting
To mount the receiver, Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There are three kinds of mounting kits with a similar fixing method. The receiver has two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the accessory.
The Under-desk and Under-desk double mounting kit makes it easy to mount a single device on any flat surface, e.g. furniture. 1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening two half-rack or four quarter-rack sized units. Pocket-sized devices can also be fastened to the shelf. To order mounting accessories, please contact sales@lightware.com.
Using different (e.g. longer) screws may cause damage to the device.
The receiver is quarter-rack sized.
Connecting Steps
Only HID-compliant devices are supported by the extenders. Non-HID devices (USB sticks, webcams, etc.) will not be working with the receiver. USB HUB devices are also not supported.
Optical Extender Concept
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver has a multi-mode single fiber input interface, which is able to receive different types of signals at the same time. The device accepts digital video and digital/analog audio, RS-232, and USB KVM signals over a single fiber cable. The device is able to de-embed the audio signal to the analog (5-pole Phoenix) port and transmit it to the audio sink device. The unit can be controlled from the USB interface (USB mini B-type) and is built with a bidirectional RS-232 port (D-sub). The device also has USB KVM function.
Compatible Devices
The receiver is compatible with the following transmitters and output boards:
- HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitters;
- UMX-OPT-TX150R transmitter;
- HDMI-OPT series transmitters;
- MX modular frames with MX-DVI-OPT-OB and MX-HDMI-OPT-OB cards
USB KVM Function
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver supports HID-compliant (Human Interface Device)
devices to transmit USB signal between the source and sink devices. The
transmitter connects to the controlled device (e.g. PC), and the controlling
devices (e.g. computer mouse, keyboard, touch panel) are connected to the
receiver. USB KVM function can be used in two different modes:
Transparent and Composite mode. The related settings are available in the
Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software.
Transparent mode | Composite mode | |
---|---|---|
Device support | Supports all HID-compliant devices. | Supports the |
following HID- compliant devices: computer mouse, keyboard built with up to
107 keys with or without specific multimedia keys.
Driver software| Driver for all connected USB devices has to be
installed on the controlled computer.| No driver is needed for the connected
devices.
Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) The device can be controlled from a computer through the USB or RS-232 ports using Lightware Device Controller. Please download the application from www.lightware.com, install on a Windows PC or a macOS and connect to the device.
Typical application
Standalone application
Integrated system diagram
Audio Outputs
The table below shows the supported audio formats by output ports.
Audio formats | Audio outputs |
---|---|
Embedded audio | Analog audio output |
Multichannel PCM | Max 8 channel, up to 192 kHz |
Dolby Digital 2.1 | |
Dolby Digital 5.1 | |
Dolby Digital 7.1 | |
DTS 2.1 | |
DTS 5.1 | |
DTS 7.1 | |
Dolby TrueHD (HBR) | |
DTS-HD (HBR) | |
DTS-HD Master Audio (HBR) |
All other HDMI specified
standards
| | –
Audio Cable Wiring Guide
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA receiver is built with a 5-pole Phoenix output connector. See a few examples below of the most common assembling cases.
For more information about audio cable wiring, see the user’s manual of the device or the Audio Cable Wiring Guide on our website, www.lightware.com.
Further information on the device is available at
www.lightware.com.
The User’s Manual is also available via the QR code below:
Contact Us
sales@lightware.com
+36 1 255 3800
support@lightware.com
+36 1 255 3810
Lightware Visual Engineering PLC.
Budapest, Hungary
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