Intelix FLX-44 User Manual

FLX-44 Installaon and

Operaon Guide

Rev 140814

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FLX-44 Installaon Guide

Important Safety Instrucons

» Please completely read and verify you understand all instrucons in this manual before operang this equipment.

» Keep these instrucons in a safe, accessible place for future reference.

» Heed all warnings.

» Follow all instrucons.

» 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 ampliers) that

produce heat.

» Use only accessories specied or recommended by Intelix.

» Explanaon of graphical symbols:

◊ Lightning bolt/ash symbol: the lightning bolt/ash 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 sucient magnitude to constute a risk of shock to a person or persons.

◊ Exclamaon point symbol: the exclamaon point within an equilateral triangle symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operang and maintenance (servicing) instrucons 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of your obsolete outlet. Cauon! 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 parcularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

» Do not block the air venlaon openings. Only mount the equipment per Intelix’s instrucons.

» Use only with the cart, stand, table, or rack specied by Intelix or sold with the equipment. When/if a cart is

used, use cauon when moving the cart/equipment combinaon to avoid injury from p-over.

» Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of me.

» Cauon! Shock Hazard. Do not open the unit.

» Refer to qualied 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.

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

Table of Contents

Product Overview �� 6 Package Contents �� 7 Front and Rear Panels ��8

Front Panel �� 8 Rear Panel �� 8

IR Remote �� 9 Installaon Instrucons �� 10

Quick Start ��10 Mount the Matrix ��10

Shelf Mounng Instrucons ....................................................................................................................... 10

Rack Mounng Instrucons........................................................................................................................10

Connect Ground �� 10 Connect Sources �� 11 Connect Displays �� 11

HDMI Outputs ............................................................................................................................................11

HDBaseT Outputs .......................................................................................................................................11

Connect Audio Outputs �� 12 Connect IR Control ��12

Source Device and Matrix Control via Remote IR .......................................................................................12

Remote Display Control via IR ....................................................................................................................13

Zone Control via IR �� 13 Global Control via IR �� 13

Concealed Matrix Control via IR .................................................................................................................13

Connect RS232 Control �� 14

Matrix Control via RS232 ............................................................................................................................14

Remote RS232 Control via Tunneling .........................................................................................................14

Remote RS232 Control via RS232 Roung ..................................................................................................15

Connect TCP/IP (Ethernet) Control ��16

Matrix Control via TCP/IP (Ethernet) ..........................................................................................................16

Router Connecon .....................................................................................................................................16

Crossover Cable Connecon .......................................................................................................................16

Web Browser Control .................................................................................................................................17

Remote RS232 Control via TCP/IP Roung .................................................................................................17

Apply Power �� 18 LCD Panel Boot-up Informaon �� 18

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

Front Panel and IR Remote Operaon �� 19

Basic Roung ��19 Advanced Roung �� 19 IR Remote Operaon �� 20

Web Browser Control �� 21

End User Login ��21 Matrix Control �� 21 Administrator Login ��22 Matrix Control and Setup Access ��22

Web Browser Customizaon �� 23

Users Tab ��23 Interface Tab �� 23 HDCP and EDID Conguraon Tab �� 24 Network Tab (IP Address) �� 25

EDID Management �� 26

Full EDID Copy �� 26 Hybrid EDID Copy �� 26

RS232 and TCP/IP Commands �� 27

Roung Commands �� 27 Preset Commands �� 28 System Commands ��28 EDID Commands ��28 HDCP Commands �� 29

Remote RS232 Control via Roung .............................................................................................................29

Troubleshoong ��30

Matrix does not power on �� 30 Cannot view 3D content ��30 Cannot hear surround sound audio ��30 No video from HDBaseT output ��30

Technical Specicaons ��31

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

Product Overview

The Intelix FLX-44 is a four input by four output HDBaseT/HDMI matrix switcher. The Intelix FLX-44 matrix improves the ease of installaon similar to previous Intelix HDMI matrix switchers.

The FLX-44 features HDBaseT twisted pair extension for each output, and simultaneous HDMI on the rst two outputs, allowing the same signal to be routed to the HDMI connector and a remote desnaon with an HDBaseT receiver. The HDBaseT ports support 1080p HDMI video with audio, bidireconal wide-band IR, matrix control via IR, RS232 tunneling, and HDCP up to 60 meters (196 feet). Each HDBaseT output port supplies power to the aached extender, eliminang the need for a power supply at the display end. Each output features stereo audio de-embedding for connecon to ampliers or DSPs.

The FLX-44 can be controlled via front panel buons, front panel IR, external IR, remote IR through HDBaseT extenders, RS232, and Ethernet. Clear buon caps provide legible text on the front panel, which can be customized for each installaon. 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. An IR All In port is provided, which allow one IR connecon to control all four remote displays.

The matrix also features a full command set for RS232 and Ethernet control with third party control systems, plus

control via a web browser. RS232 commands to remote displays can also be embedded in the control stream through the matrix from both the RS232 and Ethernet control ports, which will reduce the number of serial ports required for the control system.

The FLX-44 is HDMI compable and supports up to 2K resoluons, Deep Color, and full 3D capabilies. The matrix features advanced EDID and HDCP handling, including the ability to turn HDCP compliance ON and OFF to ensure maximum funconality with a wide range of sources.

Package Contents

Please verify the following items are in the shipping box prior to installaon of the FLX-44.

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

FLX-44 Matrix Switcher 1 ea

Rack Ears with Screws

2 ea

US Power Cable

1 ea

Shelf Feet with Screws 4 ea

48V DC 1.6A Power

Supply 1 ea

RS232 Cable

1 ea

Infrared Remote Control 1 ea

Removable 3-pole Terminal Blocks (installed on matrix)

8 ea

AAA Baeries

2 ea

FLX-44 Installaon and Operaon Guide

1 ea

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

Front and Rear Panels

Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

FLX-44

1. Micro USB port for rmware updang

2. Power indicator LED

3. IR receiver for matrix control via IR remote

4. LCD screen

5. Input select buons

6. Output select buons

7. Take buon – conrms route changes and applies new route

8. Clear buon – cancels current roung selecon before change is applied

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4

IR ALL IN

SYSTEM MONITOR

1 2

INPUTS OUTPUTS

1 2

TAKE CLEAR

A B C D E

ZONE 1

IR OUT

HDMI INPUT S

IR IN

HDMI

Twiste d Pair

ZONE 1

RS232

Tx Rx

Audio

L R

IR IN

HDMI

Twisted Pai r

ZONE 2

RS232

Tx Rx

Audio

L R

IR IN

OUTPUTS

Twisted Pai r

ZONE 3

RS232

Tx Rx

Audio

L R

Twiste d Pair

ZONE 4

RS232

Tx Rx

Audio

L R

IR IN

IR EYE

RS232

TCP/IP

48V

1.6A MAX

F G H I J K L M N

A. IR output ports for each HDMI source B. IR input ports for each HDBaseT output C. RS232 input for each HDBaseT output D. IR input for matrix when front is covered or matrix is located in a concealed locaon E. TCP/IP (Ethernet) control input; also allows control via web browser F. IR input for all HDBaseT outputs G. HDMI inputs H. HDMI outputs (outputs 1 and 2 only) I. HDBaseT outputs with PoE support J. Analog audio output K. RS232 control input L. Power LED M. 48V DC power input N. Ground screw

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

IR Remote

The included IR remote performs all of the funcons available on the front panel of the FLX-44. Please see page 19 for informaon on controlling the matrix from the front panel and the IR remote.

The remote control requires two AAA baeries, which are included.

FLX-44 Installaon Guide

Installaon Instrucons

Quick Start

1. Mount the matrix

2. Connect ground (oponal)

3. Connect sources

4. Connect displays

5. Connect audio outputs (oponal)

6. Connect control (oponal)

7. Apply power

Mount the Matrix

At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the FLX-44 for proper side venlaon. Avoid mounng the FLX-44 near a power amplier or any other source of signicant heat.

Shelf Mounng Instrucons

Rack Mounng Instrucons

Aach the supplied shelf feet to the boom of the FLX-44 matrix.

Aach the supplied rack ears to the sides of the FLX-44 matrix. The matrix requires one rack units (1 RU) of space. It is recommended that you leave an empty rack space above and below the FLX-44 for addional cooling.

Connect Ground

A ground screw is located on the boom right rear of the matrix to help eliminate stac shock during installaon of the matrix. Connect a wire from the matrix to an earth ground.

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