User’s Manual MX2M-FR24R Hybrid Modular Multimedia Matrix v1.2 21-04-2021 Hybrid Modular Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 2 Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class I apparatus construction. Symbol Description This equipment must be used with a mains power system with a This marking shown on the product or its literature, protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other do not bypass or disable it. The equipment should be operated only household wastes at the end of its working life. To Alternating current from the power source indicated on the product. prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please To disconnect the equipment safely from power, remove the power separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it Protective conductor terminal cord from the rear of the equipment, or from the power source. The responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device resources. Household users should contact either the shall remain readily operable. retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government On (Power) There are no user-serviceable parts inside of the unit. Removal of the office, for details of where and how they can take this item for cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their Off (Power) remove the cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed. supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for The appliance must be safely connected to multimedia systems. disposal. Follow instructions described in this manual. Caution, possibility of eletric shock Caution: Laser product CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Caution DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser radiation CAUTION - CLASS 3R INVISIBLE LASER Replacing the AC fuse RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. Unplug the AC power cord from the device. Locate the AC fuse on the rear panel. Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel. Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source. Make sure the switcher is working properly. Ventilation For the correct ventilation and to avoid overheating ensure enough free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the ventilation holes free and never block or bypass the ventilators (if any). WARNING To prevent injury, the apparatus is recommended to securely attach to the floor/wall or mount in accordance with the installation instructions. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Hybrid Modular Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 3 Symbol Legend Document Information About Printing The following symbols and markings are used in the document: All presented functions refer to the indicated products. The descriptions Lightware Visual Engineering supports green technologies and have been made during testing these functions in accordance with the Eco-friend mentality. Thus, this document is made for digital usage WARNING! Safety-related information which is highly indicated Hardware/Firmware/Software environment: primarily. If you need to print out few pages for any reason, follow the recommended to read and keep in every case! recommended printing settings: Item Version ▪ Page size: A4 Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 2.5.6b2 ATTENTION! Useful information to perform a successful procedure; ▪ Output size: Fit to page or Match page size 2.9.0b9 it is recommended to read. Lightware Device Updater V2 (LDU2) software ▪ Orientation: Landscape Firmware package 1.2.0 TIPS AND TRICKS: Thanks to the size of the original page, a border DIFFERENCE: Feature or function that is available with a specific around the content (grey on the second picture below) makes firmware/hardware version or product variant. Document revision: v1.2 possible to organize the pages better. After punching the printed pages, they can be placed easily into a ring folder. Release date: 21-04-2021 INFO: A notice which may contain additional information. Procedure Editor: Tamas Forgacs 1 2 3 can be successful without reading it. DEFINITION: The short description of a feature or a function. TIPS AND TRICKS: Ideas which you may have not known yet but can be useful. Hashtag (#) Keywords in the Document Navigation Buttons This user's manual contains keywords with hashtag (#) to help you to find the relevant information as quick as possible. Go back to the previous page. If you clicked on a link previously, you can go back to the source page by pressing the button. The format of the keywords is the following: #<keyword> Navigate to the Table of Contents. The usage of the keywords: use the Search function (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) Step back one page. of your PDF reader application, type the # (hashtag) character and the wished keyword. Step forward to the next page. The #new special keyword indicates a new feature/function that has just appeared in the latest firmware or software version. Example #dhcp This keyword is placed at the DHCP setting command in the LW3 Programmer's reference section. See the list of all hashtag keywords of the document in the Hashtag Keyword List section. Applied firmware package: v1.2.0 | LDC software: v2.5.6b2 Hybrid Modular Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 4 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................7 4. INSTALLATION ...............................................................................30 6. SOFTWARE CONTROL - BUILT-IN WEBSITE ..................................47 1.1. Description ...................................................................................8 4.1. Mounting Options .......................................................................31 6.1. Establishing the Connection .....................................................48 1.2. Box Contents ................................................................................8 4.2. Board Installation and Handling ..............................................32 6.2. The Layout of the Built-in Web ..................................................48 1.3. Features ........................................................................................9 4.2.1. The Layout of the Input/Output Board Slots .................................. 32 7. SOFTWARE CONTROL - LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER .......49 1.4. Application Diagrams .................................................................11 4.2.2. Installation of an I/O Board ............................................................. 33 1.4.1. Live Event Application ..................................................................... 11 4.3. Power Drawer Installation .......................................................33 7.1. Install and Upgrade ...................................................................50 1.4.2. TV Studio Application ..................................................................... 12 4.4. Electrical Connections ..............................................................34 7.2. Running the LDC ..........................................................................50 4.4.1. AC Power Connection ..................................................................... 34 7.3. Establishing Connection ............................................................50 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .....................................................................13 4.4.2. USB Mini-B Connector ..................................................................... 34 7.4. Crosspoint Menu ........................................................................52 2.1. Matrix Frame - Front View .........................................................14 4.4.3. Ethernet Connectors ....................................................................... 34 7.4.1. Video Layer ...................................................................................... 52 2.2. Matrix Frame - Rear View ...........................................................15 4.4.4. RS-232 Connector ........................................................................... 35 7.4.2. Audio Layer ...................................................................................... 53 2.3. Auxiliary (AUX) Boards ...............................................................16 4.4.5. Symmetrical Analog Stereo Audio Connector ............................... 35 7.4.3. Legend of the Port Tiles .................................................................. 53 2.3.1. MX2M-AUX-DANTE-32CH ............................................................... 16 4.4.6. HDMI Connector .............................................................................. 35 7.5. Video Port Properties Windows .................................................55 2.3.2. MX2M-AUX-8AUDIO ........................................................................ 17 4.4.7. DisplayPort Connector .................................................................... 35 7.5.1. HDMI / OPTJ Input Port Properties ...............................................