Lightware MMX8x4-HT400MC User Manual

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Command and Response
ç <loc>.ServerPort(<port_no>)
æ <loc>.ServerPort(<port_no>)
Example
ç 
æ 
Connecting to a TCP Server
Command and Response
ç <loc>:connect()
æ <loc>:connect
Example
ç 
æ 
Disconnecting from a TCP Server
Command and Response
ç <loc>:disconnect()
æ <loc>:disconnect
Example
ç 
æ 
Setting the Delimiter Hex
  
Space). The value has to be in hex format (e.g.0D, 0A, 20).
Command and Response
ç <loc><delimiter>
æ <loc><delimiter>
Parameters
The <delimiter> parameter can be max. 8-character long (16 hex digit) in hex format.
Example
ç 
æ 
...00PWR_0100...
Delimiter Delimiter
Stored string
Setting the Timeout

saves the data into the Rx, RxHex, Hash properties. The timeout setting is useful if there is no special or easily

Command and Response
ç <loc><timeout>
æ <loc><timeout>
Parameters
The <timeout> parameter sets the time value in milliseconds: 0 means the timeout is disabled, min. value
is 10.
Example
ç 
æ 


the clear() method is called.
TIPS AND TRICKS:  
follow each other, the action will execute once. (A Condition can be detected in Event Manager if a change
happens. But if the same string is saved into the property after each other, it will not cause a change.)
Command and Response
ç <loc>.Rx
æ <loc>

Parameters
The  parameter can be max. 128 byte long.
Example
ç 
æ 
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Lightware MMX8x4-HT400MC Specifications

General

Category	Matrix Switcher
Model	MMX8x4-HT400MC
Input Ports	8
Output Ports	4
Video bandwidth	18 Gbps
3D Support	Yes
Ethernet	Yes
RS-232	Yes
EDID Management	Yes
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Supported Video Formats	HDMI, DisplayPort
HDCP	2.2
Audio Formats	Dolby Digital, DTS
Control Interface	RS-232
Rack Mount	Yes (1U)
Weight	3.5 kg

Summary

Introduction

Description

Features

Details the key features of the MMX8x4-HT series, including 4K support, audio capabilities, EDID management, and security.

Front Panel Control

Front Panel LCD Menu Operations

Device Concept

The Event Manager Feature

Explains how the Event Manager allows the device to react to changes based on pre-defined settings.

Software Control – Lightware Device Controller

Install and Upgrade

Provides instructions for installing and upgrading the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software.

Crosspoint Menu

Details how to view and switch crosspoint connections using the LDC software.

Port Properties Windows

Describes how to view and configure properties for TPS and HDMI input/output ports.

Audio Tab

Provides an overview of input and output audio settings, including mixer controls.

Control Menu

Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)

Describes how to back up and restore device configurations to save and clone settings.

LW2 Programmers’ Reference

General LW2 Commands

Lists general LW2 commands for querying device information and status.

Port and Crosspoint Settings

Details LW2 commands for switching inputs to outputs and managing crosspoint states.

Network Configuration

LW3 Programmers' Reference

System Commands

Lists LW3 commands for querying device information such as product name, serial number, and firmware version.

Switching and Crosspoint Settings

Details LW3 commands for controlling video crosspoint state, switching, and port settings.

Video Port Settings

EDID Management

Describes LW3 commands for querying and setting Emulated EDID for input ports.

AUX Analog Audio I/O Port Settings

Advanced Audio Settings

Provides LW3 commands for detailed configuration of microphone and analog audio inputs/outputs.

Ethernet Configuration

Event Manager

Explains LW3 commands for setting conditions, actions, delays, and managing events.

Variable-Management

Firmware Upgrade

Preparation

Running the Software

Explains how to start the Lightware Device Updater (LDU2) software and select firmware packages.

The Upgrading Steps

Provides a step-by-step guide for performing the firmware upgrade process.

Troubleshooting

Use Case Studies

Technologies

EDID Management

HDCP Management