Lightware MMX8x4-HT420M, Quick Start Manual

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Connecting Steps
CATx Connect a HDBase-T TM -compatible transmitter or matrix output board to TPS
input port. PoE-compliant.
HDMI
Connect an HDMI source (e.g. PC) to the HDMI input port.
HDMI Connect an HDMI sink (e.g projector) to the HDMI output port.
Audio
Optionally for analog output port: connect an audio device (e.g. audio amplifier) to
the analog audio output port by an audio cable.
Audio
See the Installation Guide for Connecting a Microphone section on the left,
before connecting the microphone. Not proper setting can cause a damage.
Audio
Optionally for audio input: connect the audio source (e.g. media player) to the
audio input port by an audio cable.
USB
Optionally connect the USB cable in order to control the matrix switcher via the
Lightware Device Controller software.
LAN
Optionally connect the UTP cable (straight or cross, both are supported) in order
to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
Relay
Optionally for relays: connect a controlled device(s) (e.g. a projection screen) to
the relay port.
IR
Optionally connect the infra emitter to the infra output port (2-pole Phoenix or 1/8”
Stereo Jack connector) to transmit infra signal.
GPIO Optionally connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. button panel) to the GPIO port.
Power
Connect the power cord to the AC power socket to the matrix unit.

Powering the device is recommended as the final step.
Maximum Extension Distances
Serial Output Voltage Levels (TTL and RS-232)
*Using a receiver with at least 1k impedance to any voltage between 0V and 5V to get the voltages,
but not compatible with the phased out TPS-90 extenders.
TTL* RS-232
Logic low level 0 .. 0.25V 3 V .. 15 V
Logic high level 4.75 .. 5.0V -15 V .. -3 V
Remote Powering (PoE)
The matrix is PoE-compatible (in accordance with IEEE 802.3af standard) and able to send
remote power to connected TPS devices via the TPS connection (through the CATx cable).
No local power adaptor is required for the connected PoE-compatible TPS extender. The PoE
feature is enabled on TPS ports as factory default.
Factory Default Settings
IP address 192.168.0.100
RS-232 port setting 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
Control protocol (RS-232) LW2
Crosspoint setting Input 1 on all outputs
I/O Ports Unmuted, unlocked
TPS mode Auto
PoE enable Enable
HDCP enable (input) Enable
HDCP mode (output) Auto
Signal Type Auto
Emulated EDID F47 - (Universal HDMI, all audio)
Audio mode HDMI audio passthrough
MIC input levels Volume (dB): 0.00; Panorama (Balance): 0; Gain (dB): 0.00
Analog audio input levels Volume (dB): 0.00; Balance: 0; Gain (dB): 0.00
Analog audio output levels Volume (dB): 0.00; Balance: 0
Ethernet Link to TPS inputs and TPS outputs
TPS lines do not transmit Ethernet signal, but they can be transmitted on the TPS input
and output ports, if there is a physical link between the motherboard and the input or the
output board. This makes possible to control a third-party device or supply Ethernet via TPS.
Connect a patch cable between
ƒ Ethernet Link to TPS inputs and TPS inputs Ethernet labeled RJ45 connectors or
ƒ Ethernet Link to TPS outputs and TPS outputs Ethernet labeled RJ45 connectors to
create a link.
Resolution
Pixel
clock rate
Cable lengths
(Auto / Long reach TPS mode)
CAT5e
AWG24
CAT7
AWG26
CAT7
AWG23
1024x768@60Hz 65 MHz 100 m / 130 m* 90 m / 120 m* 120 m / 170 m*
1280x720p@60Hz 73.8 MHz 100 m / 130 m* 90 m / 120 m* 120 m / 170 m*
1920x1080p@60Hz (24bpp) 148.5 MHz 100 m / 130 m* 90 m / 120 m* 120 m / 170 m*
1920x1200@60Hz 152.9 MHz 100 m / NA 90 m / NA 120 m / NA
1600x1200@60Hz 162 MHz 100 m / NA 90 m / NA 120 m / NA
1920x1080@60Hz (36bpp) 223 MHz 70 m / NA 70 m / NA 100 m / NA
3840x2160@30Hz UHD 297 MHz 70 m / NA 70 m / NA 100 m / NA
4096x2160@30Hz 4K 297 MHz 70 m / NA 70 m / NA 100 m / NA
* Long reach TPS mode supports pixel clock frequencies up to 148.5 MHz.
To specify the accurate extension distances, please also check the documentation of the
connected TPS device.

CAT7 SFTP AWG23 cable is always recommended.
Installation Guide for Connecting a Microphone
These settings can be done from a computer using the Lightware Device Controller
(LDC) software. The application is available at www.lightware. com , install it on a
Windows PC or a Mac OS X and connect to the device via LAN, USB, or RS-232.
1. Before the connection, please set these properties below:
Port Property Value Lightware Device Controller
Analog
audio output
(BAL. OUT)
Volume -80dB and/or Mute
Microphone
input
(MIC IN)
Volume -80dB and/or Mute
 Skipping the volume or mute setting can cause serious
damage in the speaker or the external sound system when
phantom power is turned on!
Phantom
power
Turn off
 Always turn off the phantom power before connecting the
microphone!
Port Property Value Lightware Device Controller
Microphone
input
(MIC IN)
Input gain -12dB
EQ (High,Hmid,
Lmid, Low)
0
Panorama 0
2. Connect the microphone.
a. In case of dynamic or wireless microphone : skip this step and follow the
instructions with step 3.
b. In case of condenser microphone : Switch on the phantom power. Keep pressed
the +48V button more than 2 seconds to activate phantom power.
 Phantom power supplies the condenser microphone by 48V which is necessary
for normal operation. Application of the phantom power can cause a damage if
dynamic or wireless microphone is connected!

Always switch on the phantom power when the cabling and connecting have already
done. Do not disconnect the microphone when the phantom power is switched on!
3. Set these properties below:
Property Value Lightware Device Controller
Analog
audio output
(BAL.OUT)
Volume 0dB
Microphone
input
(MIC IN)
Volume 0dB
4. Talk to the microphone continuously.
Increase the microphone input gain slowly
and check the signal indicator chart. It gives
a feedback about the optimal signal level.

Take care that peak led (PK!) never lights up!
5. If the signal level is low, set the optimal
volume both the microphone input and
balanced output channel. Always check the
signal indicator chart for the optimal level!
 Take care that peak led (PK!) never lights up!
MIC input gain MIC signal
MIC input volume Output volume
From balanced input to balanced output
1 x XLR - Phoenix

Always check the correct wiring
of the microphone cable! Never apply
phantom power with unbalanced cable,
because it can cause a damage!
Microphone cable should be shielded with
2x0,22mm conductor, max. 50m long.
For more information about audio cable wiring see the user’s manual of the device or the
Audio Cable Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.com .
Made in
EU, Hung
ary
50/60
Hz
1.4-0.85A
100-240 V
AC
Sn:
Reset
3
4
RX
TX
RX
TX
2
1
TX
TX
4
RS2
32
2
1
3 MIC IN
AUDIO O
UT
AUD
IO I
N
L
R
6
5
I I R R O O
U U T T
Ethernet link to inputs
MMX8x4-HT420M
Made in
EU, Hu
ngary
50/60
Hz 1.4-0.85A
100-240 V
AC
Sn:
Reset
3
4
RX
TX
RX
TX
2
1
TX
TX
4
RS232
2
1
3
MIC IN
AUDIO O
UT
AUDIO
IN
L
R
6
5
I I R R
O O U U T T
MMX8x4-HT420M
Ethernet link
to outputs
USB
Control
POWER
LIVE
Multiport HDMI and TPS Matrix Switcher
MMX8x4-HT420M
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
Ports
EDID
Projection screen
RS-232
Power outlet
TPS transmitter
device
Laptop
PC Projector
Infra emitter
Audio Amplifier
Microphone
Media Player
HDMI
IR
CATx
LAN Power
USB
Audio Audio
TPS receiver
device
Audio HDMI
Relay GPIO
Button panel
MMX8x4-HT420M
CATx
+48
+36
+24
+15
+10
+6
+48
+36
+24
+15
+10
+6
Audio Cable Wiring Guide
MMX8x4 series matrix is built with 5-pole Phoenix input and output connectors. See below a
few example of the most common assembling cases.
From balanced output to unbalanced input
Phoenix - 3.5 (1/8”) TRS
From unbalanced output to balanced input
3.5 (1/8”) TRS - Phoenix
From balanced output to balanced input
Phoenix - 2 x XLR
From balanced output to balanced input
2 x XLR - Phoenix
2
3
2
3
AUDIO Output
2
3
2
3
AUDIO Input
From balanced output to unbalanced input
Phoenix - 2 x 6.3 (1/4”) TS
From unbalanced output to balanced input
2 x 6.3 (1/4”) TS - Phoenix
From balanced output to unbalanced input
Phoenix - 2 x RCA
From unbalanced output to balanced input
2 x RCA - Phoenix
-80
-80 dB
MUTE
MUTE
-80
-80
dB
+48V
-12
dB
GAIN
-12 +55
0
-18
dB
+18
0
PAN
L R
0
0
dB 0
dB
0
-12 +55
PK!
NOM.
SIG.
0 0
2
3
MIC Input