LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A Optical Extender User Guide

LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A Optical Extender

Product Information

The HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A and HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK are transmitter units that provide HDMI video and audio signals to a remote receiver unit. The transmitter unit has a USB port for firmware upgrades, USB KVM function, and LDC software control purposes. It has an HDCP status LED that shows the actual HDCP status of the video output. The unit also has an Audio1 input, a reset button, an Audio select button, and an Audio2 status LED that gives feedback about the actual connection status of the Audio2 input port. The front panel LEDs indicate the status of the video source, audio source, HDCP, and USB. The rear panel has a SC fiber output, Audio2 input, HDMI output, Status LEDs, RS-232, and 5V DC input.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI source and the transmitter unit’s HDMI input.
2. Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the transmitter and the receiver unit’s SC fiber output.
3. Connect an HDMI cable between the transmitter unit’s HDMI output and the display device.
4. Connect the supplied 5V DC power adaptor to the transmitter unit’s 5V DC input.
5. Use the Audio Select button to switch between audio sources.
6. Use the reset button to reboot the unit.
7. Use the USB port for firmware upgrades, USB KVM function, and LDC software control purposes.
8. The front panel LEDs indicate the status of the video source, audio source, HDCP, and USB.
9. The rear panel LEDs indicate the status of the device’s power, laser transmission, fiber link, and RS-232 (only in the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model).

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

• The transmitter is a Class 3R laser product. Caution! Invisible Class 3R laser radiation! Avoid exposure to the beam.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitter. The product is a multimode single fiber extender with bidirectional RS-232 extension. The device transmits HDMI digital video signals up to 4K resolution, 3D- and HDCP compliant and is able to embed analog audio from 3.5mm jack or 5-pole Phoenix- type ports. The HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model is built with USB KVM function.

Box Contents

Mounting

To mount the transmitter Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There are two kinds of mounting kits with similar fixing method. The transmitters have two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the accessory.

The Under-desk double mounting kit makes it easy to mount a single device on any 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 on the shelf. To order mounting accessories please contact sales@lightware.com.

• The transmitter is half-rack sized.

Optical Extender Concept

HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitters have a multi-mode single fiber output interface which is able to transmit different type of signals at the same time. The device accepts digital video (HDMI) and analog audio sources (jack and 5-pole Phoenix). The analog audio signal can be embedded to the digital A/V output. The unit can be controlled over RS-232 (3-pole Phoenix) and USB interfaces. Besides of these the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model has USB KVM function.

• One audio (original embedded or analog) and one video signals can be transmitted via the optical output at the same time.
  • Only in case of the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model.

Compatible Devices
The transmitter is compatible with the following receivers and input boards:

• HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
• MX modular frames with MX-DVI-OPT-IB and MX-HDMI-OPT-IB cards

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.

Fiber Optical Output Settings
ON: high-speed (AV signal) and low-speed (serial and/or USB) communication are transmitted.
STANDBY: only low-speed (serial and/or USB) communication is transmitted.

Restore Factory Default Settings

1. Keep the Show Me button pressed for 10 seconds, the LEDs start to blink faster.
2. Release the button, then press it 3 times quickly; factory default settings are restored:
   Crosspoint setting (Video/Audio)| HDMI input
   ---|---
   SC laser output| Enabled
   Emulated EDID| Dynamic
   RS-232 mode| Pass-through
   RS-232 control protocol| LW2
   RS-232 port setting| 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1

Model Comparison

Pass-through mode

| Yes

• AV signal is always transmitted on fiber optical interface.

Maximum Extension Distances

Front View

1. HDCP status LED LED shows the actual HDCP status of the video output.
2. USB port USB interface for USB KVM function, firmware upgrade, and LDC software control purposes.
3. HDMI input Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI source and the transmitter unit.
4. Audio1 input 3.5 mm jack connector for unbalanced analog audio input signal.
5. Reset button Pushing the button reboots the unit.
6. Audio select button Button for switching between audio sources.
7. Audio2 status LED LED gives feedback about actual connection status of Audio2 input port (on the rear side of device).
8. Show me button Special functions are available with this button (switch to bootload mode, restore factory default settings).

Front Panel LEDs

Video Source LEDs

• ON: video source is active.
• BLINKING: video source is connected but no signal is detected.

Audio Source LEDs

• OFF: audio source is not selected.
• BLINKING: audio source is selected but no signal is detected (digital inputs only).
• ON: (with short pause): audio source is selected and the port is active but not embedded to the output video stream (DVI output mode).
• ON: (continuously): audio source is selected, the port is active and the audio is embedded to the output video stream (HDMI output mode).

HDCP LED

• OFF: video output signal is not encrypted with HDCP.
• ON: video output signal is encrypted with HDCP.

USB LED

• OFF: USB is disconnected or there is no USB data transfer over the port.
• BLINKING (green): device control mode is active.
• ON (green): USB KVM: composite mode is active.
• ON (yellow): USB KVM: transparent mode is active.

Rear View

1. SC fiber output Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the receiver and the transmitter.
2. Audio2 input 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
3. HDMI output Connect an HDMI cable between the transmitter and the display device.
4. Status LEDs LEDs give feedback about actual status of unit and connection signals.
5. RS-232 3-pole Phoenix connector for serial communication.
6. 5V DC input Connect the output of the supplied 5V DC power adaptor.

Locking DC Plug
Twist 90° clockwise to lock.

• Rear view illustration belongs to the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model. The HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A model has no RS-232 LED in the Status LEDs.

Rear Panel LEDs

LIVE

• OFF: device is not powered.
• BLINKING (green): device is powered and operational.
• BLINKING (red): alert detected.
• BLINKING (yellow): firmware upgrade mode, device is in bootload mode.
• ON (yellow): device is powered but no operation.

LASER ACTIVE

• ON (red): laser transmission is enabled.

FIBER LINK

• OFF: no fiber link between transmitter and receiver.
• ON: fiber link is established.

RS-232 (only in case of HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model)

• OFF: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Pass-through mode.
• ON: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Control mode.

Connecting Steps

• OPTM Connect the transmitter and the compatible receiver or matrix input board using a multimode single fiber optical cable.
• HDMI Connect the source (e.g. Blu-ray player) to the input port of the transmitter by a HDMI cable.
• Audio Optionally connects an asymmetric audio device with an unbalanced audio signal (e.g. an MP3 player) to the 2.5” TRS (jack) audio input port.
• Audio Optionally connects a symmetric audio device with a balanced audio signal (e.g. a professional media player) to the 5-pole Phoenix audio input port.
• HDMI Connect the local sink device (e.g. a monitor) to the HDMI output port by an HDMI cable.
• USB Optionally for USB HID extension: connect the transmitter to the computer by the USB mini B-type cable. *
• RS-232 Optionally for RS-232 control: connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. a touch panel) to the RS-232 port.
• Power Connect the power adaptor to the DC input on the transmitter first, then to the AC power socket.

Only the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model has built with USB KVM function. The USB interface can be used for control purposes only in case of the HDMI-3D-OPT- TX210A model.

Typical Application

HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A

HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK

USB KVM Function
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK transmitter supports HID-compliant (Human Interface Device) devices to transmit USB signal between the source and sink devices. The transmitter connects to the controlled device (e.g. PC) and the controlling devices (e.g. computer mouse, keyboard, touch panel) are connected to the receiver. USB KVM function can be used in two different modes: Transparent and Composite mode.

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.

• Only the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model is built with USB KVM function.

Port Diagram

• The port diagram HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model only.

Audio Cable Wiring Guide

HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitters are built with 5-pole Phoenix input connector. See below a few examples of the most common assembling cases.

Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission

HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitters are built with a 3-pole Phoenix connector. See the below examples of connecting to a DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) or a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) type device:

For more information about the cable wiring see the user’s manual of the device or the 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 Ussales@lightware.com
• +36 1 255 3800 support@lightware.com
• +36 1 255 3810 Lightware Visual Engineering PLC. Budapest, Hungary
• Doc. ver.: 1.3 19210013

References

• Lightware Visual Engineering

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