1. Introduction
MX-FR Series Modular Matrix Frames – User's Manual
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Applied CPU2 firmware: v3.5.7b8 | LDC software: v2.5.17b2
1.1.
Description
Thank you for choosing Lightware matrix routers. The hybrid modular matrix routers are capable of routing
DVI or HDMI signals in a scalable non-blocking crosspoint configuration, with up to 80 inputs and 80 outputs.
These products are designed according to our well known philosophy of ‘High Fidelity Signal Management’.
The 2011 series router frames and I/O board family incorporate new features, broader signal compatibility,
more precise switching, control, troubleshooting and signal measurement.
The router frames start from 9x9 I/O size and increase up to 80x80. AV professionals can choose between
various I/O sizes, video signal types and transport media options according to their system requirements
thanks to our Hybrid Modular Design.
The future-proofed matrix backplanes are able to switch to 12.8 Gigabit per second data rates, allowing
transportation of the next generation HDMI, 4K x 2K, 3D and DisplayPort 1.1 video signals. All Input boards
e.g. DVI-I, 3G-SDI, etc. convert their respective Input signals to the widest and broadest standard for all
existing video signals – uncompressed HDMI (including embedded audio). Output boards convert the
router’s switched HDMI format to their respective output e.g. Fiber and Twisted Pair, amongst others.
Model Denomination
About the Serial Number
Lightware devices contain a label indicating the unique serial number of the product. The structure is the
following:
MX-FR80
R
Redundant Power Supply Unit
Frame
Matrix
80x inputs and 80x outputs
7A000941
7=2017
8=2018
9=2019
A=2020
B=2021
C=2022
D=2023
E=2024
F=2025
6-digit running sequence number
Month of the manufacturing:
Year of the manufacturing:
(3-9, A-Y)
1: Jan
2: Feb
3: Mar
4: Apr
5: May
6: Jun
7: Jul
8: Aug
9: Sep
A: Oct
B: Nov
C: Dec
1.2.
Features
Non-blocking Crosspoint Matrix Architecture
The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously.
Hybrid Modular System
Custom I/O sizes with several types of input and output boards give the flexibility for
interfacing with different video sources and displays.
4K UHD & 3D Formats Support Without Latency
The MX Series supports the highest 4K UHD, 2560x1600 and 1920x1080@120Hz resolutions,
standard HDMI 3D formats and all HDMI 1.3 resolutions, operating without signal latency.
1080p
HDTV
Supports All HDTV Resolutions and HDCP
720p, 1080i and 1080p etc. signals are supported with or without HDCP encryption.
3D Support
Lightware provides complex, integrated solutions for the digital age, also delivering 3D
content in the case of certain I/O boards.
UMX Technology
UMX (Universal MatriX) technology was developed to support various analog and digital
video and audio signal formats with several input connection possibilities.
HDCP Capability
Relevant I/O boards are fully HDCP compliant. Both HDCP-encrypted and non-HDCP
components can be installed in the same system within the same chassis.
No Signal Latency With Zero Frame Delay
The signal management architecture ensures that there is no delay added between the input
and the output.
