INTRODUCTION. Lightware MX8x4DVI-PRO, MX8x8DVI-PRO

MX8x8DVI-Pro

User’s Manual

1.

Introduction

Thank You for choosing Lightware MX8x8 matrix switcher. The product has 8 DVI inputs which can be routed to the 8 DVI outputs in any combination. The router conforms to DVI

1.0 specification, and switches signals between 25 - 165 MHz pixel clock frequency: from

640x480@60Hz to 1920x1200@60Hz or 2048x1080@60Hz PC resolutions, including

HDTV resolutions as well. Each input signal is equalized for distances of 50 meter high quality 24AWG cable and each output is reclocked for jitter free signal transmission.

1.1. Box contents

Matrix switcher

User’s manual

IEC power cable

RS-232 9-pole D-sub male to female serial cable

CD-ROM with Control

Software

Cross-Link UTP Patch cable

1.2. Description

MX8x8DVI-PRO is an 8 input and 8 output DVI matrix router, switching all DVI-D resolutions from 640x480 @ 60Hz to 1920 x 1200 including all HDTV resolutions: 720p,

1080i, 1080p, 2048 x1080. All inputs have a unique cable equalization circuit which allows using up to 50 meter cable. All outputs drive 500 mA power on DVI +5V pin to power fiber optical DVI cables.

MX8x8DVI-Pro contains the Advanced EDID Management feature. The user can emulate any EDID on the switcher’s inputs independently, read out and store any attached monitor’s

EDID in the internal memory locations, upload and download EDID files using Lightware

Device Controller software or the built-in webpage. The DVI crosspoint switcher can be controlled through 9 pole D-sub connector via RS-232 or RS-422 protocol, and IP based

Ethernet connection including web access.

Front panel buttons are illuminated and easy field relegendable with text for informative system integration.

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1.3. Features

 50 meter input cable compensation

– Using 24AWG high quality DVI cable, the

MX8x8DVI-Pro automatically compensates up to 50 meter cable length, which extends installation possibilities even on highest HDTV or computer resolutions. In case of lower pixel resolutions, this length can be even higher.

 EDID routing – Advanced EDID management with EDID emulation. The user can emulate any EDID on the switcher's inputs independently, read out and store any attached monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory locations, upload and download

EDID files using Lightware Device Control software.

 8 Inputs, 8 Outputs non-blocking cross point matrix architecture – The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously.

 Single link, max 1.65 Gbps DVI-D transmission (1920x1200 or 2048x1080) –

The MX8x8DVI-Pro routes any DVI single link signal between 25 and 165 MHz pixel clock frequency conforming to DVI 1.0 standard.

 Supports all HDTV resolutions – 720p, 1080i and 1080p etc. without HDCP encoding - Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through MX8x8DVI-Pro.

 Signal Detect LED-s at each input connector

– Active DVI signals are detected: clock channel activity is green indicated, when signal is applied to the input.

 Output PLL reclocking – (removes jitter caused by long cables ) each output has a clean, jitter free signal, eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections.

 Front panel button control – 8 source select, 8 destination select, Take, Load preset, Save preset, Panel Lock, Output Lock.

 Relegendable buttons – Each button has an easy removable flat cap and a translucent label to identify sources and destinations.

 RS-232 or RS-422 control – Simple ASCII-based RS-232 protocol is used for switching, preset calling, status request, etc.

 Ethernet control – TCP/IP Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base TX (Auto-Sensing).

 Fiber cable support

– Self powered DVI fiber cables using +5V from DVI sources

( VGA cards, etc.) usually are consuming more than 50 mA, which load is maximum allowed by DVI 1.0 standard. MX8x8DVI-Pro supports +5V 500 mA constant current output on each DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables.

 Universal power supply

– MX8x8DVI-Pro accepts AC voltages from 100 to 240

Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency on standard IEC connector.

 Power failure memory – In case of power failure the unit stores its latest configuration, and after next power up it loads automatically.

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