LIGHTWARE PRO20-HDMI-F130 Optical AV Over IP Video System User Guide

LIGHTWARE PRO20-HDMI-F130 Optical AV Over IP Video System

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: PRO20-HDMI-F130
• Signal Extension: 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed
• USB Support: USB 2.0
• Transmission Method: Packet-based
• Integration: Icron USB 2.0 extension solution

Product Usage Instructions

Front View

• Status LEDs: Provide immediate feedback on device status.
• LCD screen: Displays important settings and parameters.
• Jog dial control knob: Use for easy menu navigation.
• Reset button: Reboots the device.

Rear View

• Audio input port: 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
• USB Ports: 2x USB-A and 2x USB-C connectors with USB 2.0 support for various devices.
• Host port: USB-C connection between the extender and host computer for USB data transmission.

Status LEDs Details

• LIVE: Indicates device power status.
• STATUS: Shows temperature and voltage status.
• LINK OK: Indicates SFP+ connection status.
• MMU AVAILABLE: Indicates the active mode of communication.

FAQ

Q: How can I update the software for additional USB 2.0 functionality?

A: Software updates for enhancing USB 2.0 functionality can be done through LW3 software. Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on updating the software.

Q: What type of devices are supported by the USB ports?

A: The USB ports support various devices such as webcams, microphones, and external storage devices that are compatible with USB 2.0 standards.

Important Safety Instructions

• Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.
• The extender is a Class 1 laser product.

Introduction

• Thank you for choosing the Lightware UBEX F-series endpoint device. UBEX (Ultra Bandwidth Extender) product family offers a new optical solution allowing 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed signal extension with extra low latency for the users.
• We use packet-based transmission instead of the conventional method.
• The UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F130 integrates the Icron USB 2.0 extension solution into the UBEX system. The resulting product variants can transmit USB2.0 traffic to compatible UBEX endpoints as well as to the USB20-1GBE-DS and USB20-1GBE-HS type of standalone USB2.0 extender boxes. Reliable USB2.0 transmission is ensured by proper Ethernet QoS.
• Due to the versatility of UBEX, the USB 2.0 functionality can be further enhanced by subsequent software updates. Such enhancements could include the ability to encrypt the USB 2.0 stream and to control the USB 2.0 transmission through LW3.
• The F130 genre is very similar to the F120, but without IR and with full USB 2.0 support.
• Moreover, the USB-B type of host connector is replaced with a USB-C connector (with USB 2.0 data-only support).

Box Contents

Optional Accessories

10GbE single mode/multimode SFP+ modules and 10GbE SFP+ to RJ45 modules can be ordered together and even separately. For the details, please contact sales@lightware.com.

Front View

1. Status LEDs The LEDs give immediate feedback about the current status of the extender. See the details about the operation of the LEDs in the Status LEDs section (on the right).
2. LCD screen The LCD screen shows the most important settings and parameters in the front panel menu.
3. Jog dial control knob Easy setting and menu navigation by the jog dial control. Turn and click the knob while getting feedback on the LCD.
4. Reset button Reboots the device (the same as disconnecting from the power source and reconnecting again).
5. AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
6. Ethernet connectors Standard locking RJ45 connectors for 1 Gbps Ethernet connections to control the device, for user Ethernet access and firmware update purpose.
7. HDMI input ports HDMI input ports with HDMI 2.0 support for source devices. When the device is configured as a receiver or multiviewer, the ports operate as local HDMI inputs. When the device is configured as a transceiver, the HDMI in 1 is out of operation.
8. HDMI output ports HDMI output ports with HDMI 2.0 support for sink devices. When the device is configured as a transmitter, the ports operate as local HDMI outputs.
9. SFP+ port slots Optical port slots for two 10 GbE SFP+ modules or DAC cables. Ports can be used for either single-mode or multimode optical connections.
10. RS-232 connector 3-pole Phoenix connector for serial communication.
11. Audio output port 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio output. The port is available in all operation modes (TX/RX/TRX/ RXMV).
    • Rear View
12. Audio input port 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input. The port is available in all operation modes (TX/RX/TRX/RXMV).
13. USB 2.0 ports 2x USB-A and 2x USB-C connectors with USB 2.0 support for various types of USB devices (e.g. webcam, microphone, external storage, etc). The signal is transmitted to the connected extender over the SFP+ interface.
14. Host port USB-C connection between the extender and the host computer. The port receives USB data only, no AV signal transmission is accepted. It supports USB 2.0 standards only.
15. USB HID ports USB K+M ports for HID-compatible devices (preferably keyboard and mouse). The signal is transmitted to the receiver over the SFP+ interface.

First Steps of Device Configuration

Setting the Operation Mode

• All endpoint devices are manufactured as transmitters (TX) by default. Set up the operation mode for the endpoints that are to be used as receivers (RX), transceivers (TRX), or multiviewers (RXMV) with the front panel LCD menu.

Connecting to the Devices over LAN

• Connecting the devices to the network using the factory default network settings might cause an IP address conflict.

Please follow the steps before connecting the endpoint devices to the network:

1. Set different static IP addresses or set DHCP (dynamic IP address) on the front panel LCD menu or via the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software.
2. Establish the connection between the endpoint devices over the SFP+ interface.

Front Panel Operation

Navigation in the LCD Menu

• The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters.
• The jog dial control knob can be used to navigate between the menu items or change the value of a parameter (in the case of TX, RX, TRX, or RXMV as well).
• The knob can be pressed to enter a menu or edit/set a parameter.

The LCD Menu in Extender and Matrix Modes

• The menu structure is different in Extender and Matrix modes. The following settings are not available in the LCD menu of the endpoint in Matrix mode but they can be set in the Matrix Management Unit
• Video settings – TX/RX/TRX/RXMV input/output settings
• EDID operations – EDID switching and saving
• Network settings – static and DHCP (dynamic) IP address settings
• Reloading factory default values
• The Extender or Matrix mode is set automatically in the endpoint device.
• If the device detects a direct connection with another endpoint device on the other side of the connection, the application mode is set to Extender mode; if the device is managed by the MMU, the application mode is set to Matrix mode.

Operation Mode Settings (only in Extender Mode)

The operation mode (TX/RX/TRX/RXMV) of the unit can be changed from the LCD menu in a few steps.

1. Navigate to the System settings / Operation mode / Switch mode… submenu and select the required mode: Transmitter, Receiver, Transceiver, or Multiviewer.
2. After the confirmation the unit resets. After booting up the device operates in the desired mode. Set Static IP Address (only in Extender Mode)

The IP address of the endpoint can be set from the front panel:

1. Navigate to the System settings / Network / DHCP menu and check the current state of the DHCP. If the setting is Enabled change it to Disabled. After this navigate to Save and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the System settings / Network / Static IP menu and select the Static IP address, Subnet mask, and Static gateway options. Set the parameters by the front panel buttons according to your network requirements.
3. Navigate to Save and press Enter.

Set Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) (only in Extender Mode)

1. Navigate to the System settings / Network / DHCP menu and check the current state of the DHCP. If the setting is Disabled change it to Enabled.
2. Navigate to the Save submenu (the last one of the Network menu) and press Enter.

Restore Factory Default Settings

Navigate to the System settings / Factory defaults menu and press Enter. After the confirmation, the device reboots, and the factory default values are reloaded in the device.

Status LEDs

Mounting Options

The device can be mounted in several ways, depending on the application. Besides using a rack shelf, a mounting bracket is available, which offers easy mounting on truss systems with standard clamps or using the unit built into furniture.
The 1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening two half-rack- sized units. Mounting bracket V2 allows mounting the device to any furniture surface. Fasten the bracket on the side of the unit with the provided screws and fasten it to a stand/board/furniture. To order mounting accessories please contact sales@lightware.com.

Mounting with the 1U High Rack Shelf

Mounting with Mounting Bracket V2

M3x6 size is the longest allowed screw for fixing the accessories to the housing. Using different (e.g. longer) screws may cause damage to the device.

Connecting Steps

Transmitter (TX) Operation Mode

Receiver (RX) / Multiviewer (RXMV) Operation Mode

In case of multiviewer (RXMV) mode, the multiview port is the HDMI out 1.

Transceiver (TRX) Operation Mode

Cabling of the BiDi SFP+ Modules

• In the case of using bidirectional (BiDi) SFP+ modules in the UBEX endpoint devices, please check the wavelength of the INPUT and OUTPUT modules.
• If the wavelengths are different, the cabling might also be different and the modules shall be connected across.

Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)

The device can be controlled from a computer through the Ethernet ports using Lightware Device Controller. Please download the application from www.lightware.com, install it on a Windows PC or a macOS, and establish the connection to the device.

Factory Default Settings

The following settings are applied in the device once the factory default settings are recalled.

GENERAL SETTINGS

System settings
Application mode (Extender / Matrix)| Auto (the endpoint detects automatically the actual application mode)
Network settings
Static IP address – TX / TRX mode| 192.168.0.101
Static IP address – RX / RXMV mode| 192.168.0.102
Subnet mask| 255.255.255.0
Default gateway| 192.168.0.1
DHCP| Disabled
LW3 protocol command port| 6107
HDMI PORT SETTINGS – TRANSMITTER (TX) MODE

HDMI input port 1 and 2 properties
Scaler mode| Pass-through
Color space converter| No conversion
HDCP setting| Enabled
HDMI PORT SETTINGS – RECEIVER (RX) MODE

HDMI output port 1 and 2 properties
Scaler mode| Pass-through
Color space converter| No conversion
Timing mode| Free run
HDCP mode| Auto
HDMI PORT SETTINGS – TRANSCEIVER (TRX) MODE

HDMI input 2 port properties
Scaler mode| Pass-through
Color space converter| No conversion
HDCP setting| Enabled
HDMI output 1 port properties
Scaler mode| Pass-through
Color space converter| No conversion
Timing mode| Free run
HDCP mode| Auto

Extender and Matrix Application Modes

Extender Mode

• OPT DAC Connect singlemode or multimode (depending on the installed SFP+ modules) fiber optical cables or DAC cables between a UBEX transmitter and a receiver/multiviewer, or two transceiver devices.
• The Extender Mode is detected and applied automatically in the device once the connection is established successfully

Matrix Mode

OPT DAC Connect singlemode or multimode (depending on the installed SFP+ modules) fiber optical cables or DAC cables between the UBEX transmitter/receiver/transceiver/multiviewer devices and the Layer 3 (L3) network switch.
Also, connect the Matrix Management Unit (MMU) to the switch by fiber optical or CATx cable to configure and control the virtual matrix. The Matrix Mode is applied automatically in the endpoint devices once the MMU claims the endpoint.

The User’s Manuals are also available via the QR codes below (Extender – left; Matrix – right):

• Lightware Visual Engineering PLC.
• Budapest, Hungary
• sales@lightware.com +36 1 255 3800
• support@lightware.com +36 1 255 3810
• ©2024 Lightware Visual Engineering. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Further information on the device is available at www.lightware.com.
• Doc. ver.: 1.0
• 19210126

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