Quick Start Guide
MX4x4DVI, 4x4DVI-DL, 6x6DVI-DL, 8x8DVI-DL
MX8x4DVI-Pro, 8x8DVI-Pro, 8x8DVI-HDCP-Pro, 8x8HDMI-Pro
MX9x9DVI-Slim, 12x12DVI-Slim, 16x16DVI-Slim
MX9x9DVI-Plus, 12x12DVI-Plus, 16x16DVI-Plus
Further Information
The User’s manual of the appliances are available on
www.lightware.com
.
See the
Downloads
section on the dedicated product page.
Contact Us
+36 1 255 3800
+36 1 255 3810
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
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HDTV
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HDMI / DVI
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Output lock
Locks and protects one or more outputs.
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Control lock
Disables or enables front panel operations. Red light means
the switching and function buttons are disabled.
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Destinations
Buttons to select an output or to see the state of an output.
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Sources
Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number, or to
view the state of the selected input port.
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Take button
Switching between Take and Autotake working modes;
keep the button pressed for 3 seconds to toggle the modes.
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Preset buttons
Performing preset operations (Load and Save).
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EDID button
The EDID mode can be (de)activated by the button. The
illuminated button shows that the mode is active.
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Signal present
This Signal present mode can be (de)activated by the
button. The illuminated button shows that the mode is active.
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Display
2x16 character LCD display for menu operations.
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Menu navigation
Up, down, left, right and enter buttons.
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Status LEDs
Power LED indicates that the unit is powered on. CPU LIVE
blinking LED indicates normal operation.
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Reset button
Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
Only on MX8x8HDMI-Pro and -DVI-HDCP-Pro switchers.
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On/Off switch
The matrix can be switched on/off by the switch.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it
available for future reference.
Introduction
Lightware’s 4x4 to 16x16 I/O sized standalone matrix switchers are perfect for dynamically
changing environments. The switchers handle DVI-D, HDMI signals with HDCP support and
can be controlled either by RS-232 port, TCP/IP LAN connection, or by the built-in website -
depending on the capabilities of the appliance. Crosspoint switching is done instantly without
frame delay or frame latency.
Box Contents
Mounting with Front Rack Ears
The front rack ears allow mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.
Ventilation
To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating let enough free space
around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the ventilation holes free on both
sides.
Connecting Steps (MX8x8-HDMI-Pro)
Front View
Rear View
Front View Legend
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AC connector
Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
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Fuse
Replace with F3.15A type only when necessary. In the case
of
DVI-DL series
use an F1A fuse.
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RS-232 port
9-pole D-sub female connector for a standard RS-232 port.
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LAN
Standard RJ45 connector. This port can be connected to a
computer directly or to LAN via switch/router.
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Input ports
Standard DVI-I or HDMI connectors for DVI-D or HDMI
input signals.
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Output ports
Standard DVI-D or HDMI connectors for DVI-D or HDMI
signals.
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Equipotential
connector
Plug connector for potential equalization. Only in case of
Plus
and
Slim
matrix switchers.
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Reset button
Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
Only in the case of
Slim
and
Plus
matrix switchers.
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MX standalone matrix
IEC power cable
RS-232 straight cable
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
LAN cross-link cable,
CAT5e type, 3m length
Power supply unit, power
cable with Neutrik plugs *
Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
* The external PSU and the cable are supplied only with the
Slim
matrix switchers.
* Only MX8x8HDMI-PRO model contains S/PDIF audio output ports.
Connect the HDMI/DVI cable(s) between the source(s) to the input port(s)
of the matrix.
Connect the HDMI/DVI cable(s) between the sink(s) and the output port(s)
of the matrix.
Audio
Optionally for S/PDIF audio extension: connect the audio cable(s) between
the audio device (e.g. power amplifier) and the S/PDIF output port(s) or the
matrix. *
RS-232
Optionally for serial extension: connect a controller device (e.g. touch panel)
to the RS-232 port.
CATx
Optionally connect the matrix to a LAN in order to control the device.
Power
Firstly connect the power cable to the AC input connector on the matrix, then
to the AC power socket.
