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MX
-FR9, MX
-FR9R, MX
-FR17, MX
-FR17R,
MX
-FR33L, MX
-FR33R, MX
-FR65R, MX
-FR80R
with MX
-CPU2 and MX I/O Boards
User’
s Manual
Hybrid Modular Multimedia Matrix
v4.0
31-05-2022
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
7
Description
8
Features
8
Box Contents
10
Typical Applications
11
Installation
12
Mounting Options
13
Connecting Steps
13
Board Installation and Handling
14
PSU Installation and Handling
15
Product Overview
17
Hybrid Modular Matrix Concept
18
Router Frames
18
I/O Board Configurations
18
MX-CPU2 Processor Board
18
MX-CPU2 Board Features
19
Input Boards
19
Output Boards
20
MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R
21
MX-Fr33R
23
MX-Fr33L
25
MX-Fr17
27
MX-Fr17R
28
MX-Fr9
29
MX-Fr9R
30
Electrical Connections
31
Power Connections
31
Video Inputs and Outputs
31
Audio Inputs and Outputs
31
RJ45 Connectors and Twisted Pair Cables
32
Further Connectors
33
Input Boards
34
Output Boards
36
Operation
38
Powering on
39
Redundant Power Supplies
39
The Remote Power Feature of MX-TPS Boards
40
The Remote Power Feature of MX-TPS2 Boards
41
Basic Control Panel Operations
41
Controllock
41
Take / Autotake Modes
41
Source and Destination Buttons
42
Viewing Crosspoint State
42
Switching
42
Switching Operations Flowchart
44
Preset Operations
44
Output Lock
45
The EDID Memory of a Matrix
47
EDID Types
47
Audio Options
47
Legend of the Figures
47
Audio Settings
48
TPS Link Modes
50
About the Ethernet (TPS and TPS2 Boards)
51
Enable and Disable the Ethernet
51
Avoid Causing an Ethernet Loop
52
LCD Control Panel Operation
52
Basic Concept
52
Normal Mode
53
LCD Menu Pop-Up Messages
62
EDID Mode
62
Signal Present Mode
62
Remote Operation
63
Control Interfaces
63
Multiple Simultaneous Connections
64
IP Settings
64
Serial Port Settings
64
Control Protocols
65
Error Handling
65
Software Control - the Built-In Web
67
System Requirements
68
Establishing the Connection
68
The Layout of the Built-In Web
68
Software Control - Lightware Device Controller Software
69
Install and Update
70
Running the LDC
70
Connecting to a Device (Device Discovery Window)
71
Crosspoint Menu
72
Grid View
72
Tile View
74
Port Properties and Settings
76
Common Features
76
Diagnostic Tools
77
Input Port Properties
78
Output Port Properties
86
Presets
91
EDID Menu
92
Sources and Destinations
92
EDID Operations
93
EDID Summary Window
93
Editing an EDID
94
Creating an EDID
94
Settings Menu
95
Configuration Tab
95
Device Information
96
Status
96
Log
97
User Preferences
98
Terminal Window
98
Programmer's Reference
99
Protocol Description
100
Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage
100
Legend for Control Commands
100
Renewed Protocol
100
Changing Protocols
100
Storage Memories
101
Matrix Frame Memory
101
CPU Board Memory
101
SD Memory Card (CPU2 Board)
101
Input and Output Board Memory
101
Switching and Control Commands
101
Test Input and Preview Output
101
Selecting the 80Th Input Port (MX-FR80R)
101
Switching an Input to an Output
102
Switching an Input to All Outputs
102
Diagonal Switching
102
Batch Switch Outputs
102
Displaying the Current Connection States of the Outputs
103
Listing the Mute/Unmute States of All Outputs
103
Muting a Specified Output
104
Unmuting a Specified Output
104
Disconnecting an Output
104
Disconnecting All Outputs
104
Locking a Specified Output
104
Unlocking a Specified Output
104
Saving a Preset
105
Loading a Preset
105
Preset Preview
105
Renaming a Preset
105
Renaming an Input
105
Renaming an Output
105
Querying the Name of a Preset
105
Querying the Name of an Input
106
Querying the Name of an Output
106
Reloading the Default Preset Names
106
Reloading the Default Input Names
106
Reloading the Default Output Names
106
Communication Setup Commands
107
Querying the IP Settings
107
Reloading the Default IP Settings
107
Setting a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)
107
Querying the RS-232 Baud Rate
108
Changing the RS-232 Baud Rate
108
Querying the Control Protocol
108
Changing the Control Protocol
108
Configure Remote Alerts
109
Router Status Commands
109
Querying the Product Type
109
Querying the Serial Number
109
Querying the Firmware Version of the CPU
109
Querying the CPU Firmware Compile Time
110
Querying the Crosspoint Size
110
Querying the Number of the Allowed I/O Slots
110
Querying the Installed I/O Boards
110
Querying the Firmware of All Controllers
111
Querying the LAN Versions
111
Querying the Health Status
111
Querying the Error List
111
System Commands
112
Restarting the Matrix
112
Querying the CPU Time
112
Setting the CPU Time
113
Switching the Matrix to Standby
113
Reloading the Factory Default Values and Settings
113
EDID Router Commands
114
Changing the EDID on an Input Port
114
Changing the EDID on All Inputs
115
Saving an EDID to the User Memory
115
Querying the EDID Validity Table
115
Querying the Emulated Edids on All Inputs
116
Querying the Header of an EDID
116
Deleting an EDID from the Memory
116
Downloading the Content of an EDID
117
Uploading the EDID Content
117
Port Status Commands
118
Input Port Status
118
Output Port Status
119
All Port Status
119
I/O Port Commands
120
TPS and TPS2 Port
120
HDMI Input Port
121
HDMI-3D Input Port
124
HDMI Output Port
127
HDMI-3D Output Port
130
DVI-I Input Port
134
UMX Input Port
136
Analog Audio I/O Port
137
DVI-DL Output Port
138
DVI-OPT Output Port
139
RICOD Related Commands
139
Setting the RICOD MASTER Command
139
Querying the Set RICOD MASTER
140
Querying the RICOD SLAVE Status
140
Setting the RICOD SLAVE Status
140
Over Fiber Commands
141
Sending Data in Text Format
141
Sending Data in Binary Format
141
Querying the Serial Parameters
142
Setting the Serial Parameters
142
Over TPS Commands
143
Sending Data in Text Format
143
Sending Data in Binary Format
143
Querying the Serial Parameters
144
Setting the Serial Parameters
144
Router Initiated Commands
145
EDID Status Changed
145
Port Status Changed (PSC)
145
Error Responses
145
Commands - Quick Summary
146
Firmware Update
150
Detailed Instructions of the Update
151
Forced Firmware Update
153
Firmware Update of TPS(2) Ports
153
Troubleshooting
155
Use Cases
156
How to Speed up the Troubleshooting Process
157
Technologies
158
EDID Management
159
Understanding the EDID
159
Advanced EDID Management
159
HDCP Management
160
Protected and Unprotected Content
160
Disable Unnecessary Encryption
160
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
161
Dual-Link DVI Signal
162
Command Transmission
163
The RICOD Technology
164
Introduction
164
Operation
164
Enable / Disable RICOD
165
Validity of RICOD
165
Locking the Remote Device
165
RICOD-Capable Devices
166
Appendix
167
Specifications
168
General
168
Power
168
Enclosure
168
I/O Ports of the MX-CPU2 Board
169
Video Inputs - I/O Boards
169
Video Outputs - I/O Boards
170
Fiber Optical Ports
171
Audio Ports
172
Control Ports
172
Applied Ports (Network Settings)
173
Factory Default Settings
173
Factory EDID List
174
Cable Wiring Guide
175
Serial Ports
175
Audio Ports
175
Maximum Cable Lengths (TPS and TPS2 Boards)
176
Maximum Cable Lengths (TP Boards)
176
Firmware Release Notes
176
Mechanical Drawings
186
MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R
186
MX-Fr33R
187
MX-Fr33L
187
MX-FR17 and FR17R, MX-FR9 and FR9R
188
ASCII Table
188
Hashtag Keyword List
189
Further Information
190
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Model
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Language
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