Intelix DIGI-44B User Manual

DIGI-44B Installation and
Operation Guide
Rev 140813 8001 Terrace Ave Phone: 608-831-0880
Suite 201 Toll-Free: 866-462-8649 Middleton, WI 53562 Fax: 608-831-1833
Please completely read and verify you understand all instructions in this manual before operating this equipment. Keep these instructions in a safe, accessible place for future reference. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Use only accessories specified or recommended by Intelix. Explanation of graphical symbols:
o Lightning bolt/flash symbol: the lightning bolt/flash and arrowhead within an equilateral triangle symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to a person or persons.

Important Safety Instructions

o Exclamation point symbol: the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.
Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE. Do not defeat the safety purpose polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of your obsolete outlet. Caution! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
Do not block the air ventilation openings. Only mount the equipment per Intelix’s instructions. Use only with the cart, stand, table, or rack specified by Intelix or sold with the equipment. When/if a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Caution! Shock Hazard. Do not open the unit. Refer to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 2
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................. 5
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 7
IR Remote ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 8
Shelf Mounting Instructions ............................................................................................................ 8
Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................................................. 8
UTP Output Wiring ........................................................................................................................... 8
IR Port Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 8
EDID Management ........................................................................................................................................ 9
EDID Table ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Changing EDID Modes ...................................................................................................................... 9
EDID Copy Instructions .................................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel and IR Remote Operation ........................................................................................................ 10
Basic Routing .................................................................................................................................. 10
Storing Presets ............................................................................................................................... 10
Clearing Presets ............................................................................................................................. 10
Recalling Presets ............................................................................................................................ 10
IR Remote Operation ..................................................................................................................... 11
IP Address Assignment ................................................................................................................................ 12
Static IP assignment via RS232....................................................................................................... 12
DHCP IP assignment via RS232 ...................................................................................................... 13
Static IP assignment via TCP/IP ...................................................................................................... 16
DHCP IP assignment via TCP/IP ...................................................................................................... 18
Web Control ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Logging into the DIGI-44B via Web Browser. ................................................................................. 19
Changing the Password to the Web Control.................................................................................. 20
RS232 and TCP/IP Commands ..................................................................................................................... 21
RS232 Connection .......................................................................................................................... 21
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TCP/IP Connection ......................................................................................................................... 21
DIGI-44B Command Protocol ......................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Matrix does not power on ............................................................................................................. 24
Cannot view video ......................................................................................................................... 24
Cannot hear surround sound audio ............................................................................................... 24
Cannot view 3D content ................................................................................................................ 24
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 25
DIGI-44B ......................................................................................................................................... 25
DIGIB-EMT ...................................................................................................................................... 26
DIGIB-EYE ....................................................................................................................................... 26
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Overview

The Intelix DIGI-44B is a four input by four output HDBaseT HDMI matrix switcher. The Intelix DIGI-44B matrix improves the ease of installation compared to previous Intelix HDMI matrix switchers.
The DIGI-44B has dual outputs on each output port, allowing the same signal to be routed to the HDMI connector and a remote destination with an HDBaseT receiver. The HDBaseT ports support 1080p HDMI video with audio, bi-directional wide-band IR, matrix control via IR and HDCP compliance. The matrix is HDMI compatible and supports up to 2K resolutions, Deep Color and full 3D capabilities.
The DIGI-44B can be controlled via front panel buttons, front panel IR, external IR, remote IR through HDBaseT extenders, RS232 and Ethernet. The matrix includes a simple IR remote control to allow IR switching. This IR remote control can be learned into universal remotes and IR based control systems. The matrix also features a full command set for RS232 and Ethernet control with third party control systems.

Package Contents

Please verify the following items are in the shipping box prior to installation of the DIGI-44B.
1 ea. DIGI-44B 4 Input 4 Output HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 4 ea. DIGIB-EYE IR Receivers 4 ea. DIGIB-EMT IR Transmitters 1 ea. IR Extension Cable 1 ea. 12VDC Power Supply 1 ea. Power Cable 1 ea. USB to Serial Adapter 1 ea. Infrared Remote Control with Battery (CR2025 3V) 2 ea. Rackmount Ears 6 ea. Rackmount Ears Mounting Screws 1 ea. DIGI-44B Installation and Operation Guide
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Front Panel

1 - IR Receiver – For use with the included IR remote. 2 - Input Buttons –Buttons labeled “1-2” and “3-4”. 3 - Preset Buttons (Top Row) –Buttons labeled “CLEAR” and “TAKE”. CLEAR – Used to cancel the current input selection. TAKE – Used to make the changes active. 4 - Power Switch –Switch to toggle the power to the matrix. 5 - Rack Ears – Optional rack ears for rack mounting the DIGI-44B in an equipment rack. 6 - Chassis Feet –Factory installed feet for shelf top installations. 7 - LED Display – Routing information is displayed. 8 - Output Buttons – Buttons labeled “1-2” and “3-4”. 9 - Preset Buttons (Bottom Row) –Buttons labeled “STORE” and “RECALL”.
STORE – Used to save a preset to memory.
RECALL – Used to load a preset from memory.
Explanation of use for the front panel control is located in the section Front Panel and IR Remote Operation (page 10).
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Rear Panel

1 - Emitter Ports – IR emitters to control HDMI sources in the rack. 2 - IR Receiver Ports – IR receiver ports to send IR signals to the remote HDBaseT receivers. 3 - Outputs: HDBaseT Lite extended output – 70m max 4 - Outputs: HDMI local output 5 - Inputs: HDMI local input 6 - RS232 Control – serial communication for third party control. 7 - Ethernet – web server and UDP control. 8 - EDID DIP switches - select the EDID management mode. 9 - DC Power Input – 12vDC/5a power inlet. 10 - IR Extended Input – input for extending the local IR input.

IR Remote

The included IR remote performs routing functions available on the front panel of the DIGI-44B.
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Shelf Mounting Instructions

The DIGI-44B comes with pre-installed feet and can be shelf mounted directly out of the box.

Rack Mounting Instructions

The DIGI-44B requires one rack unit (1 RU) of space. At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the DIGI-44B for proper side ventilation. Avoid mounting the DIGI-44B near a power amplifier or any other source of significant heat. It is recommended that you leave an empty rack space above and below the DIGI-44B for additional cooling.
Remove the feet from the bottom of the chassis by unscrewing the 4 Phillips head screws inside of the feet. Set feet aside. Attach the rack ears using the 6 Phillips head screws provided. Mount the DIGI-44B in the desired location within the rack enclosure.

Installation Instructions

UTP Output Wiring

A compatible HDBaseT receiver is required to extend the output signals over Twisted Pair cabling. To connect the DIGI-44B to a compatible receiver, a Cat 6 or greater cable with a TIA-568B crimp termination on the RJ45 connector must be used. The Cat 6 cable must not exceed 40 meters for 3D content. The Cat 6 cable must not exceed 70 meters for 2D content.

IR Port Wiring

To use the IR extension capabilities of the DIGI-44B, the DIGIB-EYE (wideband IR receiver) and DIGIB-EMT (wideband IR emitter) will need to be connected to the appropriate IR ports. DIGIB-EYE’s should be connected to the IR RECEIVER ports and DIGIB-EMT’s should be connected to the IR EMITTER ports. After connecting the DIGIB-EMT to the IR output, mount the IR emitter to the appropriate source gear.
*Note: Third party IR components such as connecting blocks or base stations are not compatible with the DIGI-44B ports
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EDID Setting
DIP switch 1
DIP switch 2
DIP switch 3
EDID Copy
0 (Down)
0 (Down)
0 (Down)
No Function
0 (Down)
0 (Down)
1 (Up)
1080p 7.1ch Audio
0 (Down)
1 (Up)
0 (Down)
1080p 5.1ch Audio
0 (Down)
1 (Up)
1 (Up)
1080i Stereo
1 (Up)
0 (Down)
0 (Down)
1080p Stereo (Default)
1 (Up)
0 (Down)
1 (Up)
1080p 3D Video / Stereo Audio
1 (Up)
1 (Up)
0 (Down)
No Function
1 (Up)
1 (Up)
1 (Up)

EDID Management

HDMI signals require communication between the Source and Display equipment. The Display provides information to the source on supported formats for video and audio. The information that is passed from display to source is referred to as EDID. The DIGI-44B includes common EDID’s for increased compatibility. The matrix also features an EDID copy mode that can be used when other EDID’s do not meet the installation requirements.
The default EDID for the DIGI-44B is 1080p with stereo audio. All EDID modes are outlined in the table below:

EDID Table

Changing EDID Modes

To change the EDID mode on the matrix:
1. Power down the DIGI-44B matrix.
2. Change the dipswitch to the desired EDID mode (outlined in the table above).
3. Power on the DIGI-44B matrix. The new EDID has been stored at all the inputs.

EDID Copy Instructions

To copy an EDID from a specific output to a specific input (for example, output 3 to input 2):
1. Power down the DIGI-44B matrix.
2. Change the dipswitches to 0, 0, 0 (Down, Down, Down).
3. Connect the HDMI cable of the display to the desired output on the DIGI-44B matrix (output 3).
You can use either HDMI or HDBT outputs, but only connect one at a time for copy operation.
4. Power on the DIGI-44B matrix.
5. Using the front panel, setup the AV route, from the input you want the EDID to be copied to, to
the output you connected the display you want to copy. (input 2 to output 3)
6. Press and Hold the Output Button connected in Step 3 (output 3).
7. Wait for Display to show “CPY” and “OK”.
8. EDID has been successfully copied.
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