LIGHTWARE MX2-8×8-DH-4DPi-A Full 4K Matrix Switcher User Guide

LIGHTWARE MX2-8×8-DH-4DPi-A Full 4K Matrix Switcher

Important Safety Instructions

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

Introduction

The Lightware MX2 standalone matrix switcher series with mixed DisplayPort and HDMI ports, supporting uncompromised 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz with RGB 4:4:4 colorspace and with down-conversion capabilities to 4:2:2. The DisplayPort input s on the MX2 DPi series routers allow connecting DisplayPort 1.2 video sources directly, without the need of adapters or dongles. Additional analog audio input and output connectors allow to embed a different audio signal in the video stream or breakout the audio signal from the HDMI stream on the output.

Front Panel Operations – LCD Menu and Navigation

The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters (E.g. network settings, video settings, port status, crosspoint state). The jog dial control knob can be used to navigate between the menu items or change the value of a parameter. The knob can be pressed to enter a menu or edit/set a parameter.

Powering On

Connect the power cords to the AC input of the Power Supply Units (PSU). The 1RU- high models are immediately powered on. After the self-test (about 20 seconds), the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use.
After switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings that were used before it was switched off. The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings and the configuration.

Redundant Power Supplies

The -R suffix in the model name shows that the model has redundant PSUs which can be switched on and off without interrupting the video transmission. Using one or both of the PSUs at the same time is also possible.
The double PSU allows to connect them for two different AC power lines to ensure the continuous power for the matrix.

Ventilation

To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating let enough free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the ventilation holes free.The following pictures show the direction of the airflow:

Front Panel Operations

Press and hold the Take button for two seconds to change between Take and Autotake modes. When the Take button continuously illuminates green, Autotake mode is selected.

Switching and Locking Operations in AUTOTAKE Mode
Autotake mode is useful when immediate actions must be taken or fast switching is needed between sources on a particular destination. In this mode switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons.

Switching and Locking Operations in TAKE Mode
Take mode allows the user to connect or disconnect multiple outputs to an input at once. This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple switching. The commands are only realized when the Take button is pressed.

Control Lock
If the button illuminates in red the switching and function buttons, and the jog dial control knob are disabled. Press and hold the Control lock button for three seconds to toggle the state. When the front panel buttons are locked, remote control (RS-232, USB, Ethernet) is still available.

Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer using the Lightware Device Controller software. The application is available at www.lightware.com (Support / Downloads section), install it on a Windows PC or a macOS and connect to the device via LAN, USB, or RS-232.

Software Control – Built-in Web
The built-in website of the matrix allows to connect and control the matrix via a web browser. Open a web browser (Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is recommended) and connect the device by writing the IP address of the matrix into the address bar. The built-in web and Lightware Device Controller Software has the same look and functionality.

Firmware Upgrade
Lightware Device Updater2 (LDU2) is an easy and comfortable way to keep your device up-to-date. Establish the connection to the device via Ethernet. Download and install LDU2 software from the company’s website www.lightware.com where you can find the latest firmware package as well.

Front View of MX2-8×8-DH-8DPi-A and MX2-24×24-DH-24DPio-A-R

1. Output Lock: Locks one or more outputs.
2. Control Lock: Disables or enables front panel operations. Red light means the switching and function buttons are disabled.
3. Sources: Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number or to view the state of the selected input port.
4. Destinations: Buttons to select an output or to see the state of an output.
5. Function Buttons: Function buttons switch between working modes (Take / Autotake) and perform Preset operations.
6. Status LEDs: Blinking LIVE LED indicates normal operation; POWER LED is dark in the case of an internal voltage problem.
7. IR detector LED: Reserved for future developments.
8. Reset Button : Reboots the matrix (the same as disconnecting from the power source and reconnecting again).
9. Color Display : LCD screen shows the most important settings and parameters in the front panel menu.
10. Jog Dial Control Knob: Easy setting and menu navigation by the jog dial control.
11. USB Control: USB connector for local control functions (e.g. Lightware Device Controller software).

Rear View of MX2-8×8-DH-8DPi-A and MX2-24×24-DH-24DPio-A-R

1. AC Connector
   • R suffixed models: Neutrik powerCON connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz
   • In the other models: Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
2. Power Switch The matrix can be switched on/off by the power switch.
3. Service Button Hidden button for special operations.
4. RS-232 Port
   • R suffixed models: 9-pole D-SUB connector.
   • Other models: 3-pole Phoenix connector.
5. LAN
   • R suffixed models: Neutrik etherCON connector for Ethernet/LAN connection.
   • Other models: RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN/Ethernet.
6. Input Ports HDMI input ports are able to receive HDMI 2.0 video signal. DP input ports for DP 1.2 video signal. Audio input ports (5-pole Phoenix) for balanced analog audio input signal (in -A suffixed models).
7. Output Ports DP or HDMI output ports for connecting sink devices. Audio output ports (5-pole Phoenix) for balanced analog audio output signal. The signal is de-embedded from the given video port (in -A suffixed models).

Box Contents

Mounting Options

M4x8 size is the longest allowed screw for fixing the ears to the housing. Longer  screw may touch internal parts.

Mounting as a Standard Rack Installation – with front rack ears

•  All models can be mounted into the rack cabinet.
  Two rack ears are supplied with the product, which are fixed on left and right side. The default position allows mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.

Under-desk Mounting – with front and rear rack ears

• Under-desk mounting is available for the 1U-high models.

1. Release and remove the fixing screws of both rack ears on the matrix.
2. Rotate the rack ears by 90° to the desired direction.
3. Insert the screws into the holes and fix the front ears to the matrix.
4. Fix the two other rear ears (not supplied with the product) by the screws on both sides.
5. Fix the matrix by the rack ears to the desired surface (screws not supplied)

• Two rack ears are supplied with the product; further rack ears can be purchased separately. Fixing the Handles

Two handles can be mounted on the rack ears of the 8 RU-sized matrix switchers. Fasten the 2 x 2 pcs fixing screws to fix the handles to the rack ears.

Factory Default Settings

HDMI ports
HDCP enable (in)| Allow HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Audio source (in)| HDMI
HDCP (out)| Depends on input
Signal type (out)| Auto
Conversion mode (out)| Passthrough
Audio mode: HDMI port (out)| HDMI
Audio mode: HDMI with a. audio (out)| HDMI+ANALOG
DP ports
HDCP enable (in)| Allow HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Link data rate (in)| Max. HBR2 (5.4 Gbps)
Link lane count (in)| Max. 4 lane
Audio source (in)| DisplayPort

Port Diagram

Video Options

DisplayPort signals over 18Gbps will be converted down by either truncating bit depth or by converting RGB signal to YCbCr 4:2:2 12-bit signal based on user selection. The second option will not reduce the color depth rather, it results in loss of chroma information.
Test pattern generator feature makes possible to transmit the analog audio without any video signal.

Analog Audio Options

The -A suffix in the model name refers to the analog audio option. An external audio signal can be embedded in the HDMI stream by the Analog Audio input port. In this case the audio from the analog input port is converted and embedded in the HDMI stream. Furthermore, the Analog audio output ports allow to de-embed the audio of the HDMI output stream.

• Please note that only stereo LPCM can be de-embedded from the HDMI signal.

Connecting Steps – MX2-24×24-DH-12DPi-A-R

• HDMI: Connect the desired source to an HDMI input port.
• Audio: Optionally connect an audio source to the Audio input port which is located next to the connected HDMI input port
• DP: Connect the desired source to a DP input port.
• Audio: Optionally connect an audio device (e.g. amplifier) to the Phoenix Audio output port which is located next to the connected HDMI output port.
• LAN: In order to control the matrix via Ethernet, connect the device to a LAN switch/ router, and connect a controller (e.g. Touch panel).
• HDMI: Connect a sink device to an HDMI output port.
• DP: Connect a sink device to an DP output port.
• Power: the power cord to the AC power socket and to the matrix. MX2-24×24-DH-12DPi-R has no analog audio port.

Audio Cable Wiring Guide
The -A suffixed models ha analog audio input and output ports, which are built with 5-pole Phoenix input and output connectors. See below a few examples of the most common assembling cases.

Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission
Certain models are built with 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 Cable Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.com/support/guides- and-white-papers.

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