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Quick Start Guide
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
Further information
The document is valid with the following firmware version: 1.1.0
The product brief and further information are available at www.lightware.eu.
See the Downloads section on the website of the product.
Contact us
[email protected]
+36 1 255 3800
[email protected]
+36 1 255 3810
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
Doc. ver.: 1.1
19200060
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HDMI-3D-OPT series
transmitter
Power adaptor
Touch panel
Power
OPTM
Local
monitor
HDMI
RS-232
PC
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Media
player
Blu-ray player
Audio
USB
Compatible
receiver
MP3
player
HDMI
Audio
2
1
USB
SHOW
ME
AUDIO
SELECT
VIDEO
AUDIO
HDCP
AUDIO1
RST
AUDIO2
AUDIO1 IN
HDMI IN
2
1
USB
SHOW
ME
AUDIO
SELECT
VIDEO
AUDIO
HDCP
AUDIO1
RST
AUDIO2
AUDIO1 IN
HDMI IN
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2
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Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before you start using the device.
The transmitter is a Class 3R laser product. Caution! Invisible Class 3R laser
radiation! Avoid exposure to the beam!
Introduction
Thank You for choosing Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitter. The product is a multi-
mode single fiber extender with bidirectional RS-232 extension. The device transmits HDMI
digital video signals up to 4K resolution, 3D- and HDCP compliant and is able to embed analog
audio from 3.5mm jack or 5-pole Phoenix type ports. The HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model is
built with USB KVM function.
Rear View
Front View
4
Audio1 input
3.5 mm jack connector for unbalanced analog audio input
signal.
5
Reset button
Pushing the button reboots the unit.
6
Audio select
button
Button for switching between audio sources.
7
Audio2 status
LED
LED gives feedback about actual connection status of
Audio2 input port (on the rear side of device).
8
Show me button
Special functions are available with this button (switch to
bootload mode, restore factory default settings).
1
HDCP status LED
LED shows the actual HDCP status of the video output.
2
USB port
USB interface for USB KVM function, firmware upgrade,
and LDC software control purposes.
3
HDMI input
Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI source and
the transmitter unit.
1
SC fiber output
Connect a multi-mode single fiber optical cable between the
receiver and the transmitter.
2
Audio2 input
5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
3
HDMI output
Connect an HDMI cable between the transmitter and the
display device.
4
Status LEDs
LEDs give feedback about actual status of unit and
connection signals.
5
RS-232
3-pole Phoenix connector for serial communication.
6
5V DC input
Connect the output of the supplied 5V DC power adaptor.
Front Panel LEDs
Video Source LEDs
� ON: video source is active.
� BLINKING: video source is connected but no signal is detected.
Audio Source LEDs
� OFF: audio source is not selected.
� BLINKING: audio source is selected but no signal is detected (digital inputs only).
� ON: (with short pause): audio source is selected and the port is active but not embedded
to the output video stream (DVI output mode).
� ON: (continuously): audio source is selected, the port is active and the audio is embedded
to the output video stream (HDMI output mode).
HDCP LED
� OFF: video output signal is not encrypted with HDCP.
� ON: video output signal is encrypted with HDCP.
USB LED
� OFF: USB is disconnected or there is no USB data transfer over the port.
� BLINKING (green): device control mode is active.
� ON (green): USB KVM: composite mode is active.
� ON (yellow): USB KVM: transparent mode is active.
Connecting Steps
Rear view illustration belongs to the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model. The HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A model has no RS-232 LED in the Status LEDs.
Box Contents
Transmitter unit
5V DC adaptor with
interchangeable plugs
Phoenix Combicon 3-pole
connector
Phoenix Combicon 5-pole
connector
Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
Mounting
To mount the transmitter Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There
are two kinds of mounting kits with similar fixing method. The transmitters have two mounting
holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the
accessory.
The Under-desk double mounting kit makes it easy to mount a single device on any flat
surface, e.g. furniture. 1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening two half-rack
or four quarter-rack sized units. Pocket-sized devices can also be fastened on the shelf. To
order mounting accessories please contact [email protected].
The transmitter is half-rack sized.
Under-desk double mounting kit
1U high rack shelf
Rear Panel LEDs
LIVE
� OFF: device is not powered.
� BLINKING (green): device is powered and operational.
� BLINKING (red): alert detected.
� BLINKING (yellow): firmware upgrade mode, device is in
bootload mode.
� ON (yellow): device is powered but no operation.
LASER ACTIVE
� ON (red): laser transmission is enabled.
FIBER LINK
� OFF: no fiber link between transmitter and receiver.
� ON: fiber link is established.
RS-232 (only in case of HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model)
� OFF: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Pass-through mode.
� ON: RS-232 ports (local and link) are in Control mode.
OPTM
Connect the transmitter and the compatible receiver or matrix input board
using a multimode single fiber optical cable.
HDMI
Connect the source (e.g. Blu-ray player) to the input port of the transmitter by
a HDMI cable.
Audio
Optionally connect an assymmetric audio device with unbalanced audio
signal (e.g. an MP3 player) to the 2.5” TRS (jack) audio input port.
Audio
Optionally connect a symmetric audio device with balanced audio signal (e.g.
a professional media player) to the 5-pole Phoenix audio input port.
HDMI
Connect the local sink device (e.g. a monitor) to the HDMI output port by an
HDMI cable.
USB
Optionally for USB HID extension: connect the transmitter to the computer by the
USB mini B-type cable. *
RS-232
Optionally for RS-232 control: connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. a touch
panel) to the RS-232 port.
Power
Connect the power adaptor to the DC input on the transmitter first, then to the
AC power socket.
* Only HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model has built with USB KVM function. The USB interface
can be used for control purpose only in case of HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A model.
Single fiber multimode
optical cable up to 2500m
5V DC
Power
adaptor
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
PC
PIN: 2.1mm
RS-232
TX RX
LIVE
LASER ACTIVE
FIBER LINK
RS-232
12V 1A DC
HDMI OUT
SC MM
LASER APERTURE
OUTPUT
6 AUDIO2 IN
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
RS-232
A
A
A
A
HID
A
O
<= mW
CLASSIFIED B
A
HDMI
USB
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
Audio amplifier
HDMI
RS-232
Analog audio
USB
USB
5V DC
Power
adaptor
Laptop
Projector
5V DC
Power
adaptor
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
PIN: 2.1mm
RS-232
TX RX
LIVE
LASER ACTIVE
FIBER LINK
RS-232
12V 1A DC
HDMI OUT
SC MM
LASER APERTURE
OUTPUT
6 AUDIO2 IN
A
A
A
A
HID
A
O
<= mW
CLASSIFIED B
A
HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
Audio amplifier
5V DC
Power
adaptor
HDMI
HDMI
RS-232
Analog audio
USB
Single fiber multimode
optical cable up to 2500m
Audio Cable Wiring Guide
HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitters are built with 5-pole Phoenix input connector. See below a
few examples of the most common assembling cases.
From balanced output to balanced input
2 x 6.3 (1/4”) TRS - Phoenix
From balanced output to balanced input
2 x XLR - Phoenix
2
3
1
2
3
AUDIO Input
From unbalanced output to balanced input
3.5 (1/8”) TRS - Phoenix
From unbalanced output to balanced input
2 x RCA - Phoenix
For more information about audio cable wiring see the user’s manual of the device or the Audio
Cable Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.eu.
HDMI in
Analog
audio in 1
Analog
audio in 2
Analog audio
Digital audio/video
Analog audio
Digital audio
A/D converter
Digital audio
Digital
audio
Digital
video
HDMI out
A/D converter
Embedder
3:1 digital
audio switch
Digital
audio
Fiber optical
out
USB
HDMI splitter
De-embedder
Digital audio
and
video
Processor
USB control / USB KVM *
RS-232
RS-232 *
and USB *
INPUT
OUTPUT
HDMI
Analog audio
RS-232 *
USB *
OPT
HDMI
Analog audio
RS-232 *
USB *
+ Local HDMI output
+ Local USB
+ Local RS-232
2
1
USB
SHOW
ME
AUDIO
SELECT
VIDEO
AUDIO
HDCP
AUDIO1
RST
AUDIO2
AUDIO1 IN
HDMI IN
* Only in case of HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model.
Port Diagram
Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer through the USB or RS-232
ports using Lightware Device Controller. Please download the application
from www.lightware.eu, install on a Windows PC or a Mac OS X and connect
to the device.
Fiber Optical Output Settings
ON: high-speed (AV signal) and low-speed (serial and/or USB) communication are transmitted.
STANDBY: only low-speed (serial and/or USB) communication is transmitted.
Restore Factory Default Settings
1. Keep the Show Me button pressed for 10 seconds, the LEDs start to blink faster.
2. Release the button, then press it 3 times quickly; factory default settings are restored:
Crosspoint setting (Video/Audio)
HDMI input
SC laser output
Enabled
Emulated EDID
Dynamic
RS-232 mode
Pass-through
RS-232 control protocol
LW2
RS-232 port setting
57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
Typical application
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
Typical application
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
Model Comparison
Optical interface
Serial communication
USB KVM
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A
Control mode
-
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK
Control mode /
Pass-through mode
Yes
AV signal is always transmitted on fiber optical interface.
Maximum Fiber Cable Extension Distances
OM1
OM2
OM3
OM4
(62.5/125)
(50/125)
(50/125)
(50/125)
1080p@60Hz 24 bpp
250 m
600 m
1200 m
2500 m
1080p@60Hz 36 bpp
150 m
400 m
800 m
1300 m
4096x2048@30Hz 24 bpp
Not supported
350 m
700 m
1100 m
USB KVM Function
HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK transmitter supports HID-compliant (Human Interface
Device) devices to transmit USB signal between the source and sink devices.
The transmitter connects to the controlled device (e.g. PC) and the controlling devices (e.g.
computer mouse, keyboard, touch panel) are connected to the receiver. USB KVM function
can be used in two different modes: Transparent and Composite mode.
Transparent mode
Composite mode
Device support
Supports all HID-compliant
devices.
Supports the following HID-
compliant devices: computer
mouse, keyboard built with
up to 107 keys with or without
specific multimedia keys.
Driver software
Driver for all connected USB
devices has to be installed on
the controlled computer.
No driver is needed for the
connected devices.
Only HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model is built with USB KVM function.
Optical Extender Concept
HDMI-3D-OPT series transmitters have a multi-mode single fiber output interface which is able
to transmit different type of signals at the same time. The device accepts digital video (HDMI)
and analog audio sources (jack and 5-pole Phoenix). The analog audio signal can be embedded
to the digital A/V output. The unit can be controlled over RS-232 (3-pole Phoenix) and USB
interfaces. Besides of these the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model has USB KVM function.
One audio (original embedded or analog) and one video signals can be transmitted via the
optical output at the same time.
* Only in case of HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK model.
Compatible Devices
The transmitter is compatible with the following receivers and input boards:
� HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
� MX modular frames with MX-DVI-OPT-IB and MX-HDMI-OPT-IB cards
Locking DC Plug
Twist 90° clockwise to lock.
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