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 FLX-88 Installation Guide 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel and IR Remote Operation 

 

Basic Routing 

 

To set a route using the front panel of the FLX-88:  

1.

 

Press the VIDEO button. 

2.

 

Press the desired input button (source). 

3.

 

Press the desired output button (display). 

 

To route video and audio from input 4 to output 5: 

1.

 

Press VIDEO. 

2.

 

Press input 4. 

3.

 

Press output 5. 

 

Advanced Routing 

 

To route video and audio from input 3 to all outputs: 

1.

 

Press input 3. 

2.

 

Press ALL. 

 

To route video and audio from each input to its corresponding output (1 to 1, 2 to 2, through 8 to 8): 

1.

 

Press ALL. 

2.

 

Press THROUGH. 

 

 

IR Remote Operation 

 

The buttons on the IR remote are identical to the buttons on the front panel of the FLX-88. The IR routing 

commands are identical to the front panel commands. 

 

See Page 8 for the button layout of the IR remote. 

 

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Summary of Contents for FLX-1616

Page 1: ...FLX 88 Installation and Operation Guide Rev 150126 8001 Terrace Ave Phone 608 831 0880 Suite 201 Toll Free 866 462 8649 Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 ...

Page 2: ...FLX 88 Installation Guide 2 ...

Page 3: ...RATUS 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 provid...

Page 4: ...s 13 Rack Mounting Instructions 13 General I O Card Installation 13 FLX BI4 and FLX BO4A Wiring 14 FLX RI4 Wiring 15 EDID Management 17 Copy EDID 17 Advanced EDID 17 Front Panel and IR Remote Operation 18 Basic Routing 18 Advanced Routing 18 IR Remote Operation 18 Third Party Control Setup 19 IP Address Setup via Web Browser Firmware v1 6 4 and below 19 Access the Web Browser with Defined IP Addre...

Page 5: ... HDCP Commands 27 FLX RI4 Specific Commands Firmware version 1 6 1 and below 27 FLX RI4 Specific Commands Firmware version 1 6 4 and above 28 FLX HI4A Specific Commands 28 Troubleshooting 29 Matrix does not power on 29 Cannot view 3D content 29 Cannot hear surround sound audio 29 No video from HDBaseT input or output 29 Technical Specifications 30 FLX 88 Chassis 30 FLX BI4 31 FLX HI4A 32 FLX RI4 3...

Page 6: ...panel which can be customized for each installation IR RS232 and TCP IP provide a wide range of options for third party control systems Ten programmable presets provide an efficient means of configuring the video and audio distribution for common usage patterns The FLX 88 was designed with flexibility in mind There are over 80 possible input card to output card combinations Since the system is mod...

Page 7: ...LCD Status Display Displays matrix name and status when changing routes Output Buttons Buttons labeled 1 through 8 Menu Buttons Bottom Row Buttons labeled ALL THROUGH UNDO and ALL Used to route one input AV pair to all outputs or to route each AV input to its corresponding output THROUGH Used to route the selected AV input to its corresponding output UNDO Used to remove the last button press in a ...

Page 8: ...and web browser access RS232 Input Allows control via third party control system AC Input Standard IEC C14 inlet Redundant power inlet connect to 2 separate circuits if the first circuit loses power the matrix will switch automatically to the other circuit IR Remote The included IR remote performs all of the functions available on the front panel of the FLX 88 TCP IP and RS232 Input Output Card Sl...

Page 9: ...d with each FLX RI4 See page 27 for commands to specify the input signal type DVI FLX DI4 The FLX DI4 DVI D inputs are HDMI and HDCP compliant and support CEC and DDC standards Each input is a single link DVI D connection that can support video resolutions up to 1920x1200 HDBaseT FLX BI4 The FLX BI4 takes advantage of HDBaseT inputs to allow sources from remote locations from up to 70 m away to be...

Page 10: ...ignals up to 1920x1200 including 3D and 48 bit Deep Color at 1080p Additionally audio signals from stereo up to 7 1 audio streams will pass through the matrix to supported outputs Using the euroblock connectors stereo audio can be embedded with the HDMI video stream Audio source is selectable HDMI or analog by RS232 or TCP IP command 10 ...

Page 11: ...splay devices when used with the DIGI HD60C R or DIGI HDE R HDBaseT receivers Stereo audio can be de embedded from the HDMI signal and output to the 3 5mm TRS connectors This unit has advanced EDID copy functions that allow either full or hybrid copy video with 2ch overwrite to ensure that the source will emit the correct format HDMI FLX HO4A The FLX HO4 HDMI outputs can be routed from any input i...

Page 12: ... rack to control displays connected to compatible receivers The FLX BO4A XL also includes the ability to extract stereo audio from the HDMI signal The stereo analog audio is output to 3 5mm jacks The FLX BO4A XL features advanced EDID handling features that ensure video and audio compatibility such as full copy and hybrid copy functions The DIGI HDXL series extenders are only compatible with Intel...

Page 13: ...ng Instructions The FLX 88 requires two rack units 2 RU of space At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the FLX 88 for proper side ventilation Avoid mounting the FLX 88 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 FLX 88 for additional cooling General I O Card Installation 1 Power o...

Page 14: ...A Wiring A compatible HDBaseT with control transmitter or receiver is required to pass the control signals to the source or display devices To connect the FLX BI4 to a compatible transmitter or the FLX BO4A 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 m...

Page 15: ... RS232 extension capabilities of the FLX BI4 and FLX BO4A connect the TX ground and RX control signal wires to the removable 3 pole terminal block Consult the manual of the control device s to determine which pins the TX RX signals are carried on Be sure to always connect TX to RX and RX to TX FLX RI4 Wiring For VGA signals use a standard VGA male to VGA male cable For RGBHV signals use a standard...

Page 16: ...wo FLX RBOCB composite and S video breakout cable cables See FLX RI4 Specific Commands on page 27 to define the operation of the inputs Component video RGsB and RsGsBs connect to the appropriate red green and blue connections on the FLX RBOCA cable S video connects to the purple connector on the FLX RBOCB cable Composite video connects to the yellow connector on the FLX RBOCB cable 16 ...

Page 17: ...LL copy and HYBRID copy The copy mode can be set by output On each card you will find 4 DIP switches near the back of the PCBA card must be removed from matrix Each DIP switch corresponds to an output of the card Set the DIP switches ON for FULL copy mode Set the DIP switches OFF for HYBRID copy mode When the output is set to FULL copy mode the entire EDID table will be copied from the display sin...

Page 18: ... VIDEO 2 Press input 4 3 Press output 5 Advanced Routing To route video and audio from input 3 to all outputs 1 Press input 3 2 Press ALL To route video and audio from each input to its corresponding output 1 to 1 2 to 2 through 8 to 8 1 Press ALL 2 Press THROUGH IR Remote Operation The buttons on the IR remote are identical to the buttons on the front panel of the FLX 88 The IR routing commands a...

Page 19: ...mputer to use the same network prefix as the IP address assigned to the matrix For example the IP address of the matrix is 192 168 0 178 Set the computer to use a static IP address within the same network range such as 192 168 0 42 2 Connect the crossover cable to the computer and to the TCP IP port on the FLX 88 3 Open up Internet Explorer Firefox Chrome and Safari crop the configuration options ...

Page 20: ...on to change the IP address 8 Changing the dropdown option from Static to DHCP will allow the FLX 88 to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network 9 For a static IP enter the IP address Gateway and DNS Server information provided by your Network Administrator 10 Click Apply for the changes to take effect 20 ...

Page 21: ... to access the browser interface Additional Options in Web Browser Firmware v1 6 4 and below 1 Serial Info Adjusts TCP IP specific settings including the default port 4001 a Changing the baud rate settings has no effect on the RS232 port of the FLX 88 b The baud rate setting must remain at 9600 2 Change Password Changes the password of the matrix 3 Reset Device Resets all changes to the default se...

Page 22: ... to the matrix For example the IP address of the matrix is 192 168 0 178 Set the computer to use a static IP address within the same network range such as 192 168 0 42 2 Connect the crossover cable to the computer and to the TCP IP port on the FLX 88 3 Open up any internet web browser 4 Go to the IP address printed on the sticker directed to port 100 which will take you to the Login screen 192 168...

Page 23: ...Administrator Adjusting values for MAC Clone will revert to the original MAC address 10 Click Apply for the changes to take effect Access the Web Browser with Defined IP Address Firmware v1 6 5 and above 1 Remove the crossover cable between the computer and the FLX 88 2 Restore the computer to the previous network settings 3 Connect the computer and the matrix to the network 4 Using a web browser ...

Page 24: ...ver Management Allows changing of Administrator account name default is admin and password default is admin Other settings have no effect on matrix operation as of firmware version 1 6 5 4 Administration Upload Program Page to upload future firmware updates to the matrix RS232 Connection The RS232 control port requires a standard straight through serial cable for operation The default settings for...

Page 25: ... to output yy xxByy AV xx 0yy CR LF Route input xx to all outputs xxAll xx To All CR LF Route inputs to corresponding outputs All All Through CR LF Route input xx to multiple outputs yy Number of outputs is unlimited each output must be separated by a comma xxByy yy xxVyy yy CR LF Turn off all outputs All All Closed CR LF Turn off specific output yy yy AV yy Closed CR LF Output yy routing status S...

Page 26: ...ndby Mode PWOFF PWOFF CR LF Retrieve matrix model information Type FLX 88 CR LF Lock the front panel keys Lock System Locked CR LF Unlock the front panel keys Unlock System Unlock CR LF Retrieve matrix firmware version number Version Vz z CR LF Turn off matrix command feedback MessageOff Closed the Message Return CR LF Turn on matrix command feedback MessageOn Enabled the Message Return CR LF EDID...

Page 27: ...input xx to VGA input mode PTN I xx0622 xx0622 CR LF When input xx is in VGA mode auto adjusts the input signal PTN I xx0606 xx0606 CR LF Set input xx to component video input mode PTN I xx0623 xx0623 CR LF Set input xx to S video input mode PTN I xx0624 xx0624 CR LF Set input xx to composite video input mode PTN I xx0625 xx0625 CR LF Set input xx to scale to XGA output 1024x768 PTN I xx0626 xx062...

Page 28: ... USER I xx0626 xx0626 CR LF Set input xx to scale to 720p output 1280x720 USER I xx0627 xx0627 CR LF Set input xx to scale to WXGA output 1280x800 USER I xx0628 xx0628 CR LF Set input xx to scale to 1080p output 1920x1080 USER I xx0629 xx0629 CR LF Set input xx to VGA input mode USER I xx0622 xx0622 CR LF Examples USER I 050622 Set input 5 to VGA input mode USER I 050606 Auto adjust input 5 VGA so...

Page 29: ...can output 3D content Verify twisted pair cable does not exceed 40 meters if using the FLX BI4 or FLX BO4 Cannot hear surround sound audio Copy EDID from output to input Verify output can broadcast surround sound audio Verify source device is configured to output surround sound audio Change input from analog audio to HDMI audio FLX HI4A No video from HDBaseT input or output Verify the green link L...

Page 30: ...inum Dimensions 483mm x 356mm x 89mm 19 in x 14 in x 3 5 in Rack Spacing 2 RU Shipping Weight 5 9 kg 13 lbs OperatingTemperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F OperatingHumidity 20 to 90 Non condensing StorageTemperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F StorageHumidity 20 to 90 Non condensing Power ESD and Regulatory Power Supply 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz PowerConsumption 60 watts Fully Populated ESDProtection 15kV Regula...

Page 31: ... Category 6 or greater with TIA EIA 568B crimp pattern Bandwidth 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB 10 dB at 100 MHz Resolution Range 800x600 1920x1200 Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 70 dB at 100 MHz over 100 m Return Loss 30 dB at 5 KHz Total Harmonic Distortion THD 0 005 at 1 KHz Min Max Signal Level 0 3 V 1 45 Vp p Differential Phase Error 10 at 135 MHz over 100 m Chassis and Environmental Construction Plug in car...

Page 32: ...annel Unbalanced Stereo Audio 10 dBV nominal Pinout Left to Right Left Ground Right Input Impedance 10kΩ Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB THD Noise 0 002 from 20 Hz to 20 kHz HDMI Signal Characteristics Bandwidth 340 MHz 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB Resolution Range Up to 1920x1200 Crosstalk 50 dB at 5 KHz Input Level TMDS 2 9V 3 3V Chassis and Environmental Construction Plug in card with keyed bl...

Page 33: ...ling AC Coupling Only Input Level 0 5V 2 0Vp p Chassis and Environmental Construction Plug in card with keyed black metal plate Shipping Weight 0 67 kg 1 36 lbs Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 Non condensing Storage Temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Storage Humidity 20 to 90 Non condensing Included Accessories FLX RBOCA 2 ea 40 mm 15 75 in Male HD15 to thre...

Page 34: ...stics Bandwidth 340 MHz 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB Resolution Range 640x480 1920x1200 Crosstalk 50 dB at 5 KHz Input Level TMDS 2 9V 3 3V Chassis and Environmental Construction Plug in card with keyed black metal plate Shipping Weight 0 37 kg 0 81 lbs Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 Non condensing Storage Temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Storage Humidity 20 to 90...

Page 35: ... Characteristics Maximum Distance 70 m Cable Requirements Solid core shielded Category 5e Category 6 or greater with TIA EIA 568B crimp pattern Bandwidth 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB 10 dB at 100 MHz Resolution Range 800x600 1920x1200 Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 70 dB at 100 MHz over 100 m Return Loss 30 dB at 5 KHz Total Harmonic Distortion THD 0 005 at 1 KHz Min Max Signal Level 0 3 V 1 45 Vp p Differentia...

Page 36: ...nse 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB THD Noise 0 002 from 20 Hz to 20 kHz HDMI Signal Characteristics Bandwidth 340 MHz 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB Resolution Range Up to 1920x1200 Crosstalk 50 dB at 5 KHz Input Level TMDS 2 9V 3 3V Chassis and Environmental Construction Plug in card with keyed black metal plate Shipping Weight 0 45 kg 1 lbs Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 No...

Page 37: ...istics Bandwidth 340 MHz 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB Resolution Range 640x480 1920x1200 Crosstalk 50 dB at 5 KHz Input Level TMDS 2 9V 3 3V Chassis and Environmental Construction Plug in card with keyed black metal plate Shipping Weight 0 37 kg 0 81 lbs Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 Non condensing Storage Temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Storage Humidity 20 to 9...

Page 38: ... Signal Characteristics Maximum Distance 70 m Cable Requirements Solid core shielded Category 5e Category 6 or greater with TIA EIA 568B crimp pattern Bandwidth 10 2 Gbps Gain 0 dB 10 dB at 100 MHz Resolution Range 800x600 1920x1200 Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 70 dB at 100 MHz over 100 m Return Loss 30 dB at 5 KHz Total Harmonic Distortion THD 0 005 at 1 KHz Min Max Signal Level 0 3 V 1 45 Vp p Diff...

Page 39: ...C R DIGI HD IR3 S DIGI HD IR3 R DIGI HD IR3 WP S DIGI HD IR3 WP R DIGI HD 8X8 DIGI HD 4X8 DIGI HD 4X4 DIGI HD 4X2 DIGIB EYE Technical Specifications Signal Characteristics Wide Band Infrared IR 30 KHz to 56 KHz at 5V DC reference Physical Characteristics Material Emitter Housing Black plastic housing smoke gray lens housing Dimensions Emitter Housing 13 5 mm x 9 mm x 29 5 mm 0 53 in x 0 35 in x 1 ...

Page 40: ...ank you for your purchase Please contact us with your questions and comments Intelix 8001 Terrace Ave Ste 201 Middleton WI 53562 Phone 608 831 0880 Toll Free 866 462 8649 Fax 608 831 1833 www intelix com supportlibav libav com 40 ...

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