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1. Introduction
MMX4x2 series – User'
s Manual
11
Standalone Application - MMX4x2-HDMI
Standalone Application - MMX4x2-H
T200
10
12
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
8
Description
9
Compatible Devices
9
Box Contents
9
Optional Accessories
10
Typical Applications
10
Features
12
List of Features (in Alphabetical Order)
12
Feature Availability
13
Product Overview
14
Mmx4X2-HT200
15
Mmx4X2-HDMI
16
Mmx4X2-HDMI-USB20-L
17
Front Panel Leds
18
Rear Panel Leds
18
Front Panel Buttons
19
OUT 1 and out 2 Video Select Buttons
19
Set Audio Config Button
19
Enable DHCP (Dynamic) IP Address
20
Reset to Factory Default Settings
20
Reseting the Device
20
Control Lock
20
Entering Firmware Update Mode
20
Installation
21
Mounting Options
22
High Rack Shelf
22
Under-Desk Double Mounting Kit
22
Rack Ear-Mounting
22
Electrical Connections
23
DC Connection
23
HDMI Connector
23
Analog Audio Input and Output
23
RJ45 Connectors (TPS and Ethernet Ports)
23
USB Connectors
24
IR Connector
24
Connector
24
GPIO - General Purpose Input/Output Ports
24
Connecting Steps
25
Device Concept
26
Compact Size Matrix Concept
27
Video Interface
27
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) Interface
28
Audio Interface
28
Audio Input Modes
28
Audio Output Modes
28
Audio Options - Example
28
The Autoselect Feature
29
USB Interface
30
USB Control Interface
30
4X1 USB 2.0 Switch
30
Ethernet Interface
30
Device Control over Ethernet
30
TCP Recognizer
31
Wake-On-Lan
31
The Event Manager Feature
31
Basic IT Security
32
TPS Interface
32
Serial Interface
33
Technical Background
33
Recognizer
34
Messaging Options
34
Batch Commands
34
IR Interface
35
GPIO Interface
36
Further Built-In Features
36
Matrix Cloning - Configuration Backup and Restore
36
Advanced EDID Management
36
Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
37
Install and Update
38
Running the LDC
38
Establishing the Connection
39
Ethernet Tab
39
Serial Tab
40
USB Tab
40
Further Tools
40
Crosspoint Menu
41
Presets Tab
42
Port Tiles
42
Port Properties Windows
43
TPS Video Input
43
HDMI Video Input
43
HDMI Video Output
44
Digital Audio Input
45
Analog Audio Input
45
Digital Audio Output
46
Analog Audio Output
46
CEC Tool
47
Diagnostic Tools
48
Frame Detector
48
No Sync Screen (Test Pattern)
48
Cablediagnostics
49
EDID Menu
50
EDID Operations
50
EDID Summary Window
51
Editing an EDID
51
Creating an EDID - Easy EDID Creator
51
Control Menu
52
Ethernet
53
Gpio
55
Infra
55
Macros
57
Variables
58
Usbswitch
59
Event Manager
60
The Event Editor
60
Create or Modify an Event
61
Special Tools and Accessories
62
Clear One or more Event(S)
63
Export and Import Events
63
Event Creating - Example
63
Settings Menu
64
Status
64
Network
64
Front Panel
65
Backup
65
System
65
The Built-In Miniweb
66
Opening the Miniweb
66
The Default Status Page
67
Miniweb Customization
67
Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)
68
Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
68
Save the Settings of the Device (Backup)
68
Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
69
Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory
69
Advanced View Window
69
Lw2 Programmers' Reference
70
Protocol Description
71
Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage
71
General LW2 Commands
72
Querying the Supported Commands
72
Querying the Product Type
72
Querying the Device Label
72
Querying the Control Protocol
72
Querying the Firmware Version of the CPU
72
Viewing Firmware for All Controllers
72
Viewing Installed Board
73
Connection Test
73
Restarting the Device
73
Compile Time
73
Querying the Health Status
73
Querying the Serial Number
73
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
73
AV Port Settings
74
Switching an Input to the Outputs
74
Muting an Output
74
Unmuting an Output
74
Locking an Output
74
Unlocking an Output
75
Viewing the Connection State on the Output
75
Viewing the Crosspoint Size
75
Setting the Video Autoselect Mode
75
Setting the Audio Autoselect Mode
76
Setting the Video Input Priorities
76
Setting the Audio Input Priorities
76
Network Configuration
77
Querying the Current IP Status
77
Setting the IP Address
77
Setting the Subnet Mask
77
Setting the Gateway Address
77
Applying the Network Settings
77
Enabling/Disabling the Ethernet Port
78
Serial Port Configuration
78
Setting the Control Protocol
78
Serial Port Format Setting (Local Port)
78
Serial Port Format Setting (Link Port)
78
Serial Port Protocol Setting (Local Port)
79
Serial Port Protocol Setting (Link Port)
79
GPIO Port Configuration
79
Setting the Level and Direction for each Pin
79
LW2 Commands - Quick Summary
80
Lw3 Programmers' Reference
82
Overview
83
Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage
83
Protocol Rules
83
LW3 Tree Structure and Command Structure (Examples)
83
General Rules
83
Legend for the Control Commands
84
Command Types
84
Prefix Summary
84
Error Messages
84
Escaping
85
Signature
85
Subscription
85
Notifications about the Changes of the Properties
85
System Commands
86
Querying the Product Name
86
Setting the Device Label
86
Resetting the Device
86
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
86
Querying the Package Version
86
Querying the CPU Firmware Version
86
Control Lock
87
Identifying the Device
87
Toggling the Dark Mode Setting
87
Setting the Delay of the Dark Mode Setting
87
Running a Macro
88
Cleartext Login Protection
88
Setting the Login Password
88
Logging into the Device
88
Logging out of the Device
88
Enabling/Disabling the Cleartext Login Function
88
Video Port Settings
89
Querying the Status of the Input Ports
89
Querying the Connected Input Port Number
89
Querying the Status of the Output Ports
90
Querying the Video Crosspoint Setting
90
Switching Video Input
90
Querying the Video Autoselect Settings
90
Changing the Autoselect Mode
91
Querying the Input Port Priority
91
Changing the Input Port Priority
91
Muting an Input Port
91
Unmuting an Input Port
91
Locking an Input Port
92
Unlocking an Input Port
92
Muting an Output Port
92
Unmuting an Output Port
92
Locking an Output Port
92
Unlocking an Output Port
92
HDCP Setting (Input Port)
92
HDCP Setting (Output Port)
93
Test Pattern Generator
93
HDMI Mode Settings (Output Port)
94
Querying the Recent TPS Mode
94
TPS Mode Settings
94
Audio Port Settings from Firmware V1.2.0
95
Querying the Status of Source Port
95
Querying the Status of Destination Port
96
Querying the Audio Crosspoint State
96
Switching Audio Input
96
Querying the Audio Autoselect Settings
96
Changing the Autoselect Mode
97
Querying the Input Port Priority
97
Changing the Input Port Priority
97
Muting an Audio Input
97
Unmuting an Audio Input
98
Locking an Input Port
98
Unlocking an Input Port
98
Muting an Audio Output Port
98
Unmuting an Audio Output Port
98
Locking an Audio Output Port
99
Unlocking an Audio Output Port
99
Analog Audio Input Gain Setting
99
Analog Audio Output Level Settings by Exact Values
99
Analog Audio Output Level Settings by Steps
100
Audio Port Settings for Firmware V1.1.0
100
Setting the Audio Source of HDMI Output 1
100
Setting the Audio Source of HDMI Output 2
101
Setting the Audio Source of Analog Audio Output
101
Muting/Unmuting Analog Audio Input
101
Muting/Unmuting Analog Audio Output
101
Analog Audio Input Level Settings by Exact Values
102
Analog Audio Input Level Settings by Steps
103
Analog Audio Output Level Settings
103
Analog Audio Output Level Settings by Steps
104
Event Manager Basics
105
How to Arrange an Event
105
Setting a Condition by Specifying a Direct Path
105
Setting a Condition by Linking Another Condition
105
Setting a Condition by Linking more Conditions
105
Setting an Action by Specifying a Direct Path
106
Setting an Action by Linking Another Action
106
Setting an Action by Linking a Macro
106
Event Manager Tool Kit
106
Setting the Delay
106
Setting the Name of the Event
107
Enabling/Disabling the Event
107
Triggering a Condition
107
Querying the Condition Counter
107
Querying the Condition Trigger Counter
108
Testing an Action
108
Variable-Management
109
Value Assignment
109
Addition and Subtraction (Add Method)
109
Addition and Subtraction (Cycle Method)
110
Value Change with Intervals (Case)
110
Scanning and Storing
111
Reformatting a Value
111
Ethernet Port Configuration
112
Setting the DHCP State
112
Changing the IP Address (Static)
112
Changing the Subnet Mask (Static)
112
Changing the Gateway Address (Static)
112
Applying Network Settings
112
Ethernet Tool Kit
113
Device Filter Based on MAC Address
113
LW2 Control Port Blocking
113
HTTP Port Blocking
113
HTTP Post Receiving Blocking
113
Powering on a Computer over Ethernet (Wake-On-LAN)
114
Setting the Host Name
114
Ethernet Message Sending
114
Sending a TCP Message (ASCII-Format)
114
Sending a TCP Text (ASCII-Format)
114
Sending a TCP Binary Message (HEX-Format)
115
Sending a UDP Message (ASCII-Format)
115
Sending a UDP Text (ASCII-Format)
115
Sending a UDP Binary Message (HEX-Format)
115
HTTP Messaging
116
Setting the Target IP Address
116
Setting the TCP Port
116
Setting the Target Path
116
Setting the Message Header
116
Sending a Post Message
116
Sending a Put Message
116
TCP Message Recognizer
117
Setting the IP Address of the TCP Server
117
Setting the TCP/IP Port Number of the TCP Server
117
Connecting to a TCP Server
117
Disconnecting from a TCP Server
117
Setting the Delimiter Hex
117
Setting the Timeout
118
Querying the Last Recognized Message (String)
118
Querying the Last Recognized Message (Hex)
118
Clearing the Last Recognized Stored Message
118
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (String)
118
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (Hex)
119
Setting the Active Timeout
119
Running an Immediate Event Action
119
Port Configuration
120
Protocol Setting
120
BAUD Rate Setting
120
Stopbits Setting
120
Parity Setting
120
Databit Setting
121
Operation Mode
121
Enabling/Disabling Command Injection
121
Message Sending
121
Sending a Message (ASCII-Format) Via RS-232
121
Sending a Text (ASCII-Format) Via RS-232
121
Sending a Binary Message (HEX-Format) Via RS-232
122
Using Hexadecimal Codes
122
Message Recognizer
122
Enabling/Disabling the Recognizer
122
Setting the Delimiter Hex
123
Setting the Timeout
123
Querying the Last Recognized Message (String)
123
Querying the Last Recognized Message(Hex)
123
Clearing the Last Recognized Stored Message
123
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (String)
124
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (Hex)
124
Setting the Active Timeout
124
Running an Immediate Event Action
124
CEC Command Sending
125
Press&Release Commands
125
Further Commands
125
Sending an OSD String
125
Sending CEC Commands in Hex Format
126
Querying the Last Received CEC Message
126
Infrared Port Configuration
127
Enabling/Disabling Command Injection Mode
127
Changing Command Injection Port Number
127
Enabling/Disabling Output Signal Modulation
127
Infrared Message Sending
128
Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Little-Endian Format Via IR Port
128
Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Big-Endian Format Via IR Port
128
GPIO Port Configuration
129
Querying the Direction of a GPIO Pin
129
Setting the Direction of a GPIO Pin
129
Querying the Output Level of a GPIO Pin
129
Setting the Output Level of a GPIO Pin
129
Toggling the Level of a GPIO Pin
129
USB 2.0 Switch Configuration
130
Setting the Active USB Host
130
Power Switch Delay
130
Querying the Host Presence
130
Setting the 5V Sending to the USB Peripherals
130
Querying the 5V Overcurrent State of a USB Peripheral
131
EDID Management
131
Querying the Emulated Edids
131
Querying the Validity of a Dynamic EDID
131
Querying the Preferred Resolution of a User EDID
131
Emulating an EDID to an Input Port
132
Emulating an EDID to All Input Ports
132
Copying an EDID to User Memory
132
Deleting an EDID from User Memory
132
Resetting the Emulated Edids
132
LW3 Commands - Quick Summary
133
Firmware Update
139
Introduction
140
Preparation
140
About the Firmware Package (LFP2 File)
140
LDU2 Installation
140
Running the Software
141
Updating Via GUI
142
Command Line Interface (CLI)
145
How to Run
145
How to Use
145
CLI Commands
145
Help
145
LDU2 Version
146
Check for New LDU2 Version
146
Device Info
146
Update
147
Restore
147
Package Options
148
Complex Examples
148
Exit Codes
149
If the Update Is Not Successful
150
Troubleshooting
151
Use Cases
152
How to Speed up the Troubleshooting Process
153
Technologies
154
EDID Management
155
Understanding the EDID
155
Advanced EDID Management
155
HDCP Management
156
Protected and Unprotected Content
156
Disable Unnecessary Encryption
156
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
157
Appendix
158
Specifications
159
Maximum Extension Distances
161
Input/Output Port Numbering
161
Content of Backup File
162
Factory Default Settings
162
Applied Ports (Network Settings)
163
Mechanical Drawings
164
Cable Wiring Guide
165
Serial Ports
165
Audio Ports
165
Factory EDID List
166
Firmware Release Notes
168
LW3 Command Changes in Firmware V1.2.0
169
Hashtag Keyword List
170
Further Information
172
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Model
MMX4x2 Series
Category
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Language
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