Lightware MX-FR17R
17x17 Digital Crosspoint Router Frame
The MX‑FR17R is a 17×17 hybrid matrix frame with redundant PSU, supporting mixed I/O boards, EDID control & no-latency switching for pro AV.
Description
The MX series modular matrix routers are the highest performance, expandable DVI and HDMI compliant switchers, available in five different frame sizes. The built‑in sophisticated software and hardware features make these routers the most flexible integrated solution for AV professionals and high‑end home theatre applications. These frames and their I/O board product line incorporate proprietary features, broad signal compatibility, precise switching, control, troubleshooting and signal measurement. The MX router frames start from 9x9 I/O size the largest available MX frame size is 80x80. The Hybrid Modular Design of MX modular routers allow AV professionals to select I/O sizes, video signal types and transport media options according to their application requirements and fully customize their system.
Incorporated Proprietary Lightware Technologies
- No signal latency – Zero frame Delay
- Advanced EDID Management
- HDCP compatibility:
- red screen alert
- HDCP key counter
- HDCP key caching
- HDCP enabling/disabling function
- Instantaneous Switching
- Frame Detector and Input Signal Analysis
- Built-in cable compensation
- Pixel Accurate Reclocking
MX-FR17R Features
- Active fan cooling
- Directly mountable in 19" rack
- EtherCON ruggedized LAN connector
- Built-in universal power supply
- Vista Spyder and Barco Encore compatibility
- Combine non-HDCP and HDCP capable I/O boards in the same frame
- Compatible with all MX-... and MXD-... I/O boards
- Multiple TCP/IP connections
- Advanced EDID Management
- Save and reload full crosspoint configurations as preset
- Front panel LCD menu and buttons for crosspoint control
- Intuitive control software for device configuration
- Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232 and USB
- Fully non-blocking switching architecture
- Built-in website for device configuration
- No video compression
- Bi-directional RS-232 extension (pass-through)
- Redundant power supplies available
- Firmware upgrade through Ethernet
- Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)
- No signal latency, zero frame delay
Resources & Downloads
Data sheets, manuals and resources for the MX-FR17R
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Contact Our TeamQuick Specs
- LAN
- Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-sensing)
- WEB
- Built-in website
- Altitude
- 2000 m operational
- Humidity
- 10 to 90% non-condensing
- Warranty
- 3 years
Technical Specifications
The MX series modular matrix routers are the highest performance, expandable DVI and HDMI compliant switchers, available in five different frame sizes. The built‑in sophisticated software and hardware features make these routers the most flexible integrated solution for AV professionals and high‑end home theatre applications. These frames and their I/O board product line incorporate proprietary features, broad signal compatibility, precise switching, control, troubleshooting and signal measurement. The MX router frames start from 9x9 I/O size the largest available MX frame size is 80x80. The Hybrid Modular Design of MX modular routers allow AV professionals to select I/O sizes, video signal types and transport media options according to their application requirements and fully customize their system.
Incorporated Proprietary Lightware Technologies
- No signal latency – Zero frame Delay
- Advanced EDID Management
- HDCP compatibility:
- red screen alert
- HDCP key counter
- HDCP key caching
- HDCP enabling/disabling function
- Instantaneous Switching
- Frame Detector and Input Signal Analysis
- Built-in cable compensation
- Pixel Accurate Reclocking
- Active fan cooling
- Directly mountable in 19" rack
- EtherCON ruggedized LAN connector
- Built-in universal power supply
- Vista Spyder and Barco Encore compatibility
- Combine non-HDCP and HDCP capable I/O boards in the same frame
- Compatible with all MX-... and MXD-... I/O boards
- Multiple TCP/IP connections
- Advanced EDID Management
- Save and reload full crosspoint configurations as preset
- Front panel LCD menu and buttons for crosspoint control
- Intuitive control software for device configuration
- Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232 and USB
- Fully non-blocking switching architecture
- Built-in website for device configuration
- No video compression
- Bi-directional RS-232 extension (pass-through)
- Redundant power supplies available
- Firmware upgrade through Ethernet
- Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)
- No signal latency, zero frame delay
| LAN | Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-sensing) |
| WEB | Built-in website |
| Altitude | 2000 m operational |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| RS-232/422 | Selectable (9600, 38400, 57600, 115200) Baud RX, TX (default: 57600) |
| EDID memory | 100 factory preset and 50 user programmable |
| Temperature | 0°C to +50°C operational -40°C to +70°C storage |
| EDID emulation | 256-Byte Extended EDID v1.3 |
| Front panel LCD | Yes, 4 x 20 characters |
| RoHS compliance | Yes |
| EMI/EMC compliance | Yes, EN 55022 Class B |
| Front panel buttons | Yes |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
