LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA HDMI Optical Extender for Single Fiber User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: LIGHTWARE

LIGHTWARE HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA HDMI Optical Extender for Single Fiber

Front View

Rear View

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.

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

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

OPTM| Connect the receiver and the compatible transmitter or matrix output board using a multimode single fiber optical cable.
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HDMI| Connect the sink device (e.g. projector) to the HDMI output port of the receiver by an HDMI cable.
RS-232| Optionally for RS-232 control: connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. projector) to the RS-232 port.
Audio| Optionally connect an analog audio device (e.g. active speakers) to the 5-pole Phoenix audio output port.
USB| Optionally for USB HID extension: connect at least one USB HID device (e.g. keyboard and/or mouse) to the receiver. (Also connect the controlled device (e.g. PC) to the transmitter.)
USB| Optionally for USB control: connect the receiver to the controller device (e.g. laptop) by a USB mini B-type cable.
Power| Connect the power adaptor to the DC input on the receiver first, then to the AC power socket.

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.

Box Contents

Locking DC Plug

Twist 90° clockwise to lock.

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.