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- Page 1 User’s Manual HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro Multimode Single Fiber Optical Extender...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class I apparatus construction This marking shown on the product or its literature, This equipment must be used with a mains power system with a Symbol Description indicates that it should not be disposed with other... -
Page 3: Hdmi20-Optc Series – User's Manual
Hardware/Firmware/Software environment: recommended to read and keep in every case! Item Version Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 1.18.0 ATTENTION! Useful information to perform a successful procedure; it is recommended to read. Lightware Device Updater Software 1.5.1 Controller firmware 1.0.1... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ...................6 5. SOFTWARE CONTROL – LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ...23 6.3.3. Invocation ..................41 6.3.4. Manual .................... 42 1.1. Description ...................6 5.1. Install and Upgrade ..............23 6.3.5. Signature ..................42 1.2. Model Denomination ..............6 5.2. Establishing the Connection .............23... - Page 5 9. TECHNOLOGIES ................63 9.1. EDID Management ...............63 9.1.1. Understanding the EDID ..............63 9.1.2. Advanced EDID Management ............63 9.2. Pixel Accurate Reclocking ............64 9.3. Serial Management ..............65 9.3.1. General Information ............... 65 9.3.2. Types of Serial Cables ..............65 9.3.3. RS-232 Signal Transmission over Lightware Extender Devices .. 65...
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Page 6: Introduction
EDID data on the HDMI connector. Advanced EDID HDMI20-OPTC series devices are compatible with each other. Thank You for choosing Lightware’s HDMI20-OPTC series device. In the first Management forces the required resolution from any video source... -
Page 7: Features Of The Device
1. Introduction HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 1.5. Features of the Device Event Manager The Event Manager tool takes care of all the necessary 4K Video without Compression control in a smaller configuration by performing Supporting uncompressed 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz predefined actions in response to device status 4:4:4 colorspace. -
Page 8: Typical Application
(1..3) are available via LAN. They can be controlled by Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software from the laptop. Optical fiber cable transmits the HDMI, embedded audio, Ethernet, and RS-232 signal to the receivers. -
Page 9: Installation
Rack mounting kit is not supplied with the product, it can be purchased let enough free space in front of the appliance and keep the separately, please contact sales@lightware.com. ventilation holes free. Step 1. Take two devices directly each other. -
Page 10: Rack Shelf Mounting (With 1U High Rack Shelf)
10 pcs. PZ flat head screw (M3x6mm). ▪ on this side the right Rack shelf is not supplied with the product, it can be purchased separately, please contact sales@lightware.com. Screw from Threaded hole the left on this side Step 1. Turn the unit upside down. -
Page 11: Connecting Steps
Connect a multimode (MM) fiber cable to the channel B of the receiver. Connect a multimode (MM) fiber cable to the channel A of the transmitter. Optionally connect a compatible Lightware device or a third-party device to the break-out LC connector. It is internally linked to the channel A of Neutrik connector. -
Page 12: Product Overview
Receiver: Function button sets the output conversion mode. See the details in Output Conversion Modes section. USB Port USB mini-B port for controlling the unit by Lightware Device Controller software. LCD display Transmitter: Display of the front panel menu. Jog dial knob Transmitter: Browse the menu by turning the knob, click on the desired item to check or change it. -
Page 13: Rear View
3. Product Overview HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 3.2. Rear View 3.3. Electrical Connections HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro Fiber Connector HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro and HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro transmit the video, embedded audio, Ethernet, and serial signal using multimode 50/125 fiber optical cable. Neutrik A: FIBER OUTPUT RS-232 GIGABIT GIGABIT... -
Page 14: Multimode Single Fiber Extender Concept
3.4. Multimode Single Fiber Extender Concept USB Connector HDMI20-OPTC series have standard USB mini-B receptacle. HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro and HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro are a HDMI 2.0 compatible single fiber extender pair. They are able to transmit digital video, embedded audio, RS-232 and Gigabit Ethernet signals via RS-232 Port multimode optical cable up to 700m. -
Page 15: Optical Interface
HDMI HDMI The Neutrik opticalCON DUO cable has two fiber channels, named channel A and channel B. Since Lightware fiber extenders use only one fiber for signal transmission, the other fiber can be used by other optical devices. The unused fiber channel is accessible by the break-out connector. -
Page 16: Video And Audio Interface
0 on the Input 1, so the Input 1 is selected. This function is also available via front panel's menu, Lightware Device Contoller (LDC) software and LW3 INFO: Only one input can be selected at the same time. -
Page 17: Control Features
220-PRO HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Receiver HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro HDMI 2.0 Multimode Fiber Transmitter HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 2. HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro 2. protocol. The interface can be used to establish a connection to Lightware Device Controller software. Projector 3. 3.7.2. Ethernet Interface MAIN MENU HDMI20 HDMI20 > System Settings... -
Page 18: Serial Interface
RS-232 modes can be set for the serial port: pass-through mode, control mode, command injection mode, see the figure below. RS-232 Signal Transmission - Example 1 Port Diagram of Serial Interface RS-232 FIBER OPTICAL RS-232 HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro Fiber Fiber LINK RS-232 / RS-232 / MAIN MENU > System Settings... -
Page 19: Operation
4. Operation HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 4.1. Powering on Status LEDs - Receiver Connect the power cord to the AC input connector; the extender is POWER/LIVE FRONT immediately powered on. After the self-test, the last configuration is blinking The receier unit is powered and ready to green... -
Page 20: Select Button - Hdmi20-Optc-Tx220-Pro
3 times again quickly (within 1,5 seconds). Hidden button for special bootload function. Use only the particular Step 4. The LEDs get dark, the device restores the factory default request of the Lightware Support Team. settings and reboots. Factory default settings are listed in the Factory Default Settings section. -
Page 21: Front Panel Lcd Menu Operations
4. Operation HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 4.3. Front Panel LCD Menu Operations 4.3.1. System Settings Menu Device Info Submenu In this submenu you can check basic The front panel has a color LCD that shows the most important Network Submenu DEVICE INFO information about the transmitter unit:... -
Page 22: Ports Menu
Step 2. Select the Name item and press the Switch Remote « Back Active Resolution ▪ knob. Use the jog dial to select the HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro ▪ Total Resolution desired EDID (F1-F146, U1-U14, or D1-D2) and press the knob. transmitter receiver Video Status Submenu - Output Ports Step 3. -
Page 23: Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
The extender can be controlled by a computer through the LAN , RS-232 and list. Only one updateable instance can exist More than one different version USB ports using Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be ▪ If the proxy settings traverse the update process, set the proper for all users can be installed for all users installed on a Windows PC or Mac OS X. -
Page 24: Crosspoint Menu - Hdmi20-Optc-Tx220-Pro
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Step 3. Select the unit from the discovered Ethernet devices or under USB devices; when the device is Main menu The available menu items are displayed. The active one is shown with dark grey connected through RS-232 click on the Query button next to the desired serial port to display the background color. -
Page 25: Port Properties Window
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.4. Port Properties Window 5.4.2. HDMI Output Port - Transmitter 5.4.3. Optical Output Port - Transmitter Click on the local HDMI output port to open the port properties window. -
Page 26: Optical Input Port - Receiver
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.4.4. Optical Input Port - Receiver 5.4.5. HDMI Output Port - Receiver Available Settings: Available Settings: Port name, Change the name of the port; ▪... -
Page 27: Edid Menu
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.5. EDID Menu 5.5.1. Sources and Destinations The EDID memory consists of four parts: Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination slots where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied. -
Page 28: Edid Summary Window
EDID file, or uploaded to the User memory. For more details about EDID Editor please visit our selected User memory. website (www.lightware.com) and download the EDID Editor User's Manual. ATTENTION! The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty. -
Page 29: Creating An Edid
HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.5.5. Creating an EDID 5.6. Control Menu Since above mentioned Advanced EDID Editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware 5.6.1. RS-232 Tab introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps. -
Page 30: Ethernet Tab
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.6.2. Ethernet Tab 5.7. Event Manager The feature means that the device can sense changes on its ports and able to react according to the pre-defined settings. The development idea of the Event manager is based on users’... -
Page 31: The Event Editor
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.7.1. The Event Editor 5.7.2. Create or Modify an Event Press the Edit button in the desired Event line to open the Event editor window. - Page 32 5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Advanced Mode Conditions and actions in wizard mode in the receiver The goal of this mode is the same as of the wizard: set the properties and methods for conditions and actions.
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Page 33: Special Tools And Accessories
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.7.3. Special Tools and Accessories Import all the Events no delay Perform the action Step 1. Press the Import button above the Event list. -
Page 34: Settings Menu
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.8. Settings Menu 5.8.2. Network Tab IP address and DHCP settings can be set on this tab. Always press the Apply changes button to save changes. -
Page 35: Backup Tab (Configuration Cloning)
Step 1. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu. The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly Step 2. Click on the Choose file button on the right panel and browse the desired file. -
Page 36: System
5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 5.9. Advanced View Window Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory HDMI20-OPTC series extenders is able to store backups in its own memory and can be recalled from there so user does not need to save backup files to the local computer. -
Page 37: Lw3 Programmers' Reference
HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.1. Overview The Lightware 3 protocol (LW3) is an ASCII-based, tree-structured protocol that provides outstanding flexibility. The protocol is easy to handle and programmatically still ease to parse, which is suitable for different products with a different feature list. - Page 38 6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Following example presents the structure of the tree traversal: Example: The following two ones are read-only properties: Path of the nodes: node1 pr●/node1/node12.ReadOnlyProperty=value1 n- /node1 node11 pr●/.ProductName=HDMI20-OPTC-TX22 n- /node1/node11 n- /node1/node12 The following two ones are read-write properties:...
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Page 39: Escaping
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.1.2. Escaping 6.1.4. Prefix Summary Property values and method parameters can contain characters that are used as control characters in the The following prefixes are defined in the LW3 protocol: protocol. -
Page 40: Lw3 Commands
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.3. LW3 commands Response format: (for properties) pX●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[parameter] 6.3.1. Get Command Legend: The ‘GET’ command can be used to get the child nodes, properties and methods of a specific node. It can also be used to get the value of a property. -
Page 41: Set Command
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.3.3. Invocation Example: A method can be invoked with the help of the ‘CALL’ command. ˃ GET /EDID.* Command format: CALL●[nodePath]:[methodName]([parameter]) ˂ pr /EDID.EdidStatus=D1:E1;D1:E2 ˂ m- /EDID:copy Response format: ˂... -
Page 42: Manual
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.3.4. Manual Example: For every node, property and method in the tree there is a manual. The manual is a human-readable text that ˃ 1103#GET /MEDIA/VIDEO.* describes the syntax and provides a hint for how to use the primitives. ˂... -
Page 43: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Get the active subscriptions for the current connection A short example of how to use the subscription In the following, an example is presented, how the subscriptions are working and how to use them. In the Command format: OPEN example, there are two independent users controlling the device through two independent connections... -
Page 44: System Commands
˂ mO /SYS:reset= ˃ GET /.ProductName 6.5.6. Restoring the Factory Default Settings ˂ pr /.ProductName=HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-PRO Command format: CALL●/SYS:factoryDefaults() 6.5.2. Setting the Device Label Response format: mO●/SYS:factoryDefaults= ATTENTION! The device label can be changed to a custom text which is displayed in many windows of the LDC. -
Page 45: Setting The Dark Mode Delay
Explanation: I1 input port is connected to all output ports. 6.5.10. Setting the Dark Mode on the Remote Device 6.6.2. Switching Video Input INFO: This command is available for HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro model. Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:switch(<In>:<Om>) Dark mode on the receiver can be activated by sending a command to the transmitter. -
Page 46: Querying The Status Of Source Ports
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.6.3. Querying the Status of Source Ports The Most Common Received Port Status Responses Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.SourcePortStatus Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.SourcePortStatus=[<I ><I >] T00AA Unlocked, The response contains 5 ASCII characters for each port. The first character indicates the mute/lock state, No embedded Unmuted Reserved... -
Page 47: Querying The Status Of Destination Ports
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.6.4. Querying the Status of Destination Ports 6.6.8. Unlocking Input Port Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortStatus Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:unlockSource(<I >) Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortStatus=[<O ><O >] Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:unlockSource The response contains 5 ASCII characters for each port. The first character indicates the mute/lock state, Example: the next 2-byte long HEX code showing the current state of the output port. -
Page 48: Changing The Autoselect Mode
6.6.12. Setting the Output Conversion Mode of the Remote Device Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect(<O >:<On_set>) INFO: This command is available for HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro model. Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.setDestinationPortAutoselect Output conversion mode on the O1A and O1B ports of the receiver can be also set by sending a command to the trasmitter. -
Page 49: Network Configuration
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.7. Network Configuration 6.7.6. Changing the Gateway Address (Static) Command format: SET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=<gw_address> 6.7.1. Querying the IP Address Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=<gw_address> Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress Example: Response format: pr●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress=<IP_Address> Example: ˃ SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=192.168.0.5 ˂... -
Page 50: Port Configuration
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.8. RS-232 Port Configuration 6.8.4. Setting the Databit Command format: SET●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.DataBits=8|9 6.8.1. Querying the RS-232 Opearation Mode Response format: pw●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.DataBits=8|9 Command format: GET●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.Rs232Mode Example: Response format: pw●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.Rs232Mode Legend: ˃... -
Page 51: Enabling Command Injection Mode
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.8.7. Enabling Command Injection Mode ˃ CALL /MEDIA/UART/P1:sendText(pwr_on) Command format: SET●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.CommandInjectionEnable=true|false ˂ mO /MEDIA/UART/P1:sendText Response format: pw●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.CommandInjectionEnable=true|false Sending Binary Message Example: The command is for sending a binary message in HEX format. ˃... -
Page 52: Sending Message Via Udp Port
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Sending Text Message Sending Text Message The command is for sending a text message in ASCII-format. The command is for sending a text message in ASCII-format. INFO: Escaping will not be processed using the tcpText command. INFO: Escaping will not be processed using the udpText command. -
Page 53: Edid Management
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.10. EDID Management Legend: ▪ <source>: Source EDID memory place: Factory / User / Dynamic. 6.10.1. Querying the Emulated EDIDs <destination>: The emulated EDID memory of the desired input port. ▪... -
Page 54: Lw3 Commands - Quick Summary
6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 6.11. LW3 Commands - Quick Summary Operation / Path Locking Input Port System Commands 6.6.7 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource(<input>) Operation / Path Unlocking Input Port 6.6.8 Querying the Product Name /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:unlockSource(<input>) 6.5.1 .ProductName Querying the Video Autoselect Settings... - Page 55 6. LW3 Programmers’ Reference HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual RS-232 Port Configuration EDID Management Operation / Path Operation / Path Querying the RS-232 Opearation Mode Querying the Emulated EDIDs 6.8.1 6.10.1 /MEDIA/UART/P1.Rs232Mode /EDID.EdidStatus Setting the RS-232 Opearation Mode Querying the Validity of a Dynamic EDID 6.8.2 6.10.2...
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Page 56: Firmware Upgrade
Normal install in case of Windows and results an the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software. To get the latest software and INFO: The same LFP file can be used to upgrade both the transmitter updateable version with the same attributes. -
Page 57: Detailed Instructions
7. Firmware Upgrade HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Step 2. Set the desired update settings in the Options section. Step 1. Select the package. ▪ If you do not want to check for the updates automatically, Click on the Browse button and select the “.lfp”... - Page 58 7. Firmware Upgrade HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Step 2. Select device. Firmware Components The firmware components of the selected devices are listed on the following screen: installed and update versions. (Update version will be uploaded to the device.) The following step is to select the desired device(s).
- Page 59 7. Firmware Upgrade HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual Step 3. Upgrade the device. After you confirmed the warnings and clicked on the Start button, the upgrade process starts immediately. Click on the Start button to continue. Details button opens a new window where the process is logged –...
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Page 60: Keeping The Configuration Settings
In case of any question, please contact support@lightware.com. ATTENTION! In certain cases, the new firmware version requires setting all parameters to set factory defaults. In this case, the “Factory reset” option is enabled by default and not changeable by the user, see... -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual At first, check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. For more information about status, LEDs refer to the Front View Rear View sections. Symptom Root cause Action... - Page 62 No LEDs are light Dark mode is enabled Disable the dark mode The more of the above information you can give us the better. Please send these information to the Lightware 5.8.3 Support Team to speed up the troubleshooting process.
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Page 63: Technologies
(dynamic EDID emulation). information about additional Detailed Timings, audio capabilities, For example, the Lightware device can be set up to emulate a sink speaker allocation and HDMI capabilities. It is important to know that device, which is connected to one of the outputs. -
Page 64: Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Without reclocking, sparkles, noise, and jaggies appear on the image. Lightware’s sophisticated Pixel Accurate Reclocking technology fixes more problems than general TMDS reclocking. It removes not only intra-pair skew but inter-pair skew as well. The Pixel Accurate... -
Page 65: Serial Management
HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 9.3. Serial Management 9.3.3. RS-232 Signal Transmission over Lightware Extender Devices The following examples describe the detailed integration of Lightware devices between different RS-232 pin 9.3.1. General Information assignment units. There are two types of devices in general serial communication:... -
Page 66: Appendix
10. Appendix HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 10.1. Specification Video Ports Port connector type......19-pole HDMI type A receptacle General Supported video formats ......DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 Compliance ..................CE Max. resolution ............4096x2160@60Hz EMI/EMC compliance ....... EN 55024:2011, EN 55032:2015 Max. -
Page 67: Content Of Backup File
HDMI Output (O1,O2,O3) Static network mask 255.255.255.0 Port name Port name Static gateway address 192.168.0.1 Factory Default Settings of the HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro Mute/ unmute output port Mute/ unmute output port Remote device (Receiver) Lock/ unlock output port Lock/ unlock output port Transmitter... -
Page 68: Maximum Extension Distances
10. Appendix HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 10.4. Maximum Extension Distances Factory Default Settings of the HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro Factory Default Settings of the HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro and HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro Receiver The below table shows the transmission distances via optical cable Video settings: Optical Input... -
Page 69: Factory Edid List
10. Appendix HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 10.5. Factory EDID List Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type F120 3840 x 2160 @ 60.00 Hz HDMI 640 x 480 @ 60.00 Hz 1920 x 1080i @ 60.05 Hz HDMI F121 1440 x 1080 @ 59.91 Hz... -
Page 70: Mechanical Drawings
10. Appendix HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual 10.6. Mechanical Drawings 10.6.2. HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro 10.6.1. HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the receiver. Dimensions are in mm. The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the transmitter. Dimensions are in mm. Rear View... -
Page 71: Further Information
1.4. Product failures from six (6) months to the end of the warranty period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. If Lightware chooses to replace the product then the replacement will be warranted for the remainder of the original unit’s warranty period.
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