FLX-1616 Installation and Operation Guide Rev 140221 8001 Terrace Ave Suite 201 Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: 608-831-0880 Toll-Free: 866-462-8649 Fax: 608-831-1833
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions 2 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.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Package Contents............................................................................................................................. 5 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Routing Commands........................................................................................................................ 21 Preset Commands .......................................................................................................................... 22 System Commands......................................................................................................................... 22 EDID Commands ...............................................
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Overview The Intelix FLX-1616 is a modular sixteen input by sixteen output video matrix switcher. Each modular input or output card supports up to four device connections. In addition to front panel control, the FLX1616 can be controlled via IR, RS232, or TCP/IP connections.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Front Panel Power LED/ IR Receiver Rack Handle LCD Status Display Input Buttons Menu (Top) Output Buttons Menu (Bottom) Power LED – Indicates the matrix has proper input power. IR Receiver – For use with the included IR remote. Input Buttons –Buttons labeled “1” through “10”. Menu Buttons (Top Row) –Buttons labeled “AV”, “COMMA”, and “UNDO”.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Rear Panel Input Card Slots Output Card Slots TCP/IP and RS232 Input 110-240 VAC Input Input Card Slots – Four card slots to accommodate compatible input cards. Output Card Slots – Four card slots to accommodate compatible output cards. TCP/IP Input – Allows control via third party control system and web browser access. RS232 Input – Allows control via third party control system. AC Input – Standard IEC C14 inlet.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Input Cards The modular input cards are keyed on the right side to line up with the output cards and ensure they are installed correctly in the matrix. Analog Video (FLX-RI4) The HD15 inputs on the FLX-RI4 scale and convert a wide range of analog video signals to HD video resolutions, which can be routed to any available output. The individual scaler engine on each input can accommodate VGA to UXGA, RGBHV, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, and composite video signals.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide The FLX-HI4 HDMI inputs can be routed to any available outputs. The HDMI inputs can accept video signals 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.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Output Cards The modular output cards are keyed on the left side to line up with the input cards and ensure they are installed correctly in the matrix. DVI (FLX-DO4) The FLX-DO4 DVI-D outputs are HDMI and HDCP compliant and support CEC and DDC standards. Each output is a single link DVI-D connection that can support video resolutions up to 1920x1200.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide HDMI (FLX-HO4A) The FLX-HO4 HDMI outputs can be routed from any input in the matrix. The HDMI outputs can pass video signals 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 to supported HDMI output devices. Stereo audio can be de-embedded from the HDMI signal and output to the euroblock connectors.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Installation Instructions Shelf Mounting Instructions Attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the FLX-1616 matrix. Follow the instructions in General I/O Card Installation to install the I/O cards. Rack Mounting Instructions The FLX-1616 requires three rack units (3 RU) of space. At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the FLX-1616 for proper side ventilation.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide 3. Slide the I/O card between the guide rails until it is firmly seated. 4. Secure the I/O card by tightening the thumb screws. 5. Connect the appropriate cabling to the I/O card. 6. Power on the matrix. FLX-BI4 and FLX-BO4A Wiring A compatible HDBaseT with control transmitter or receiver is required to pass the control signals to the source or display devices.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide To use the IR extension capabilities of the FLX-BI4, the DIGIB-EYE (wideband IR receiver) and DIGIB-EMT (wideband IR emitter) will need to be connected to the appropriate IR ports. These parts are not included with the HDBaseT I/O cards. To use the 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.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide For component video, S-video, and composite video, a VGA to breakout cable is recommended. The FLXRI4 comes with two FLX-RBOCA (component video breakout cable) and two FLX-RBOCB (composite and S-video breakout cable) cables. See FLX-RI4 Specific Commands on page 20 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.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide EDID Management The stock EDID for the inputs of the FLX-1616 is 1280x1024 (computer video input) and 1080p with stereo audio (consumer video input). In order to change the EDID information for an input, the EDID copy command will need to be sent to the matrix via RS232 or TCP/IP. EDIDMyyBxx. EDIDMInit.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Front Panel and IR Remote Operation Basic Routing To set a route using the front panel of the FLX-1616: 1. Press the AV button. 2. Press the desired input button (source). 3. Press the desired output button (display). 4. Press the ENTER button To route video and audio from input 4 to output 5: 1. Press AV. 2. Press input 4. 3. Press output 5. 4. Press ENTER Advanced Routing To route an input to multiple outputs: 1. Press AV. 2. Press the desired input. 3.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Third Party Control Setup IP Address Setup via Web Browser Configuring the TCP/IP port is done via a web browser interface. A crossover cable is required for the initial setup. The default IP address is printed on a sticker on the side of the FLX-1616. 1. Configure the computer 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.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide 6. Press the LOGIN button. Pressing the Enter key will give a bad password error. 7. Click the System Info button to change the IP address. 8. Changing the dropdown option from Static to DHCP will allow the FLX-1616 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.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Access the Web Browser with Defined IP Address 1. Remove the crossover cable between the computer and the FLX-1616. 2. Restore the computer to the previous network settings. 3. Connect the computer and the matrix to the network. 4. Using Internet Explorer, enter the IP address for the matrix to access the browser interface. Additional Options in Web Browser 1. Serial Info – Adjusts TCP/IP specific settings, including the default port (4001). a.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide RS232 and TCP/IP Commands RS232 Settings: 9600 baud, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit, Parity = None TCP/IP Settings: User defined IP address, port 4001 There is either a period (.) or a semicolon (;) at the end of each command. These characters must be present for the command to process correctly. There are no spaces between any of the characters in the command string.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Preset Commands Description Command Save the current routing as a preset. Values range Savex. from 0 through 9 Recallx. Recall preset x Response Save to Fx Recall From Fx Clearx. Clear preset x Examples: Save4. Recall4. Clear4. Save the current routing as preset 4.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide HDCP Commands Description Turn HDCP Compliance off for input xx Turn HDCP Compliance on for input xx Command /%I/xx:0. /%I/xx:1. Response /%I/xx:0. /%I/xx:1. Example: /%I/04:0. Turn HDCP Compliance off for input 4 FLX-RI4 Specific Commands The input number values are dependent upon which slot the FLX-RI4 is inserted. If the input card is in the first input card slot, the input number values range from 01 through 04.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-HI4A Specific Commands The input number values are dependent upon which slot the FLX-HI4A is inserted. If the input card is in the first input card slot, the input number values range from 1 through 4. If the input card is in the second input card slot, the input number values range from 5 through 8. [X] is the input number value. Description Set input xx to analog audio input embedding Set input xx to digital audio (use HDMI audio) Command AUDIOxx:0. AUDIOxx:1.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Troubleshooting Verify power outlet is active. Verify continuity in power cable. Copy EDID from output to input. Verify display is 3D compatible. Verify source device can output 3D content. Verify twisted pair cable does not exceed 40 meters if using the FLX-BI4 or FLX-BO4. Copy EDID from output to input. Verify output can broadcast surround sound audio. Verify source device is configured to output surround sound audio.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide Technical Specifications FLX-1616 Chassis Technical Specifications I/O Connections Supported Input Cards Supported Output Cards Input and Output Card Securing Mechanism Control, Rear Panel Control, Front Panel FLX-BI4, FLX-DI4, FLX-HI4, FLX-RI4, FLX-HI4A FLX-BO4, FLX-DO4, FLX-HO4, FLX-BO4A, FLX-HO4A Thumbscrew RS232 via DE-9, TCP/IP via 8P8C Connector Push Button, IR Chassis and Environmental Material Dimensions Rack Spacing Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Hum
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-BI4 Technical Specifications I/O Connections HDBaseT Port IR In IR Out RS232 Four (4) 8P8C port (Shielded RJ45) Four (4) 3.5 mm TS (Requires DIGIB-EYE) Four (4) 3.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-HI4A Technical Specifications I/O Connections HDMI Input Analog Audio In Four (4) HDMI Type A Receptacle Connector Four (4) 3 pole Euroblock Connectors Supported Audio and Video Maximum Video Compatibility Video Compliance HDMI Audio Compatibility Analog to Digital Conversion Audio Format Deep Color 48/36/30/24 Bit at 1080p, 3D HDMI and HDCP (Selectable) Up to PCM 8 channel, Dolby Digital TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio PCM 2 Channel 48kHz Analog Audio Performance per C
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-RI4 Technical Specifications I/O Connections Analog Video Input Four (4) Female HD15 Supported Video Input Signal Types Output Scaling Resolutions VGA-UXGA, RGBHV, RGsB, RsGsBs, Component Video, S-Video, & Composite Video XGA (1024x768), WXGA (1280x800), 720p (1280x720), and 1080p (1920x1080) Analog Video Input Characteristics Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Coupling Input Level 340 MHz (10.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-DI4 Technical Specifications I/O Connections Single Link DVI Input Four (4) Female DVI 24+5 Supported Video Input Signal Types Video Compliance EDID and DDC Single Link DVI-D up to 1920x1200 HDMI and HDCP Actively Buffered; Supports DVI and HDMI standards DVI Signal Characteristics Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Level 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps) 0 dB 640x480 – 1920x1200 < -50 dB at 5 KHz TMDS 2.9V/3.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-BO4A Technical Specifications I/O Connections HDBaseT Port Analog Audio Out RS232 Four (4) 8P8C port (Shielded RJ45) Four (4) 3.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-HO4A Technical Specifications I/O Connections HDMI Input Analog Audio Out Four (4) HDMI Type A Receptacle Connector Four (4) 3 pole Euroblock Connectors Supported Video Maximum Video Compatibility Video Compliance Deep Color 48/36/30/24 Bit at 1080p, 3D HDMI and HDCP Analog Audio Performance per Channel Pinout (Left to Right) Output Impedance Frequency Response THD + Noise Unbalanced Stereo Audio, -10 dBV nominal Left (+), Ground, Right (+) 50Ω 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide FLX-DO4 Technical Specifications I/O Connections Single Link DVI Output Four (4) Female DVI 24+5 Supported Video Output Signal Types Video Compliance EDID and DDC Single Link DVI-D up to 1920x1200 HDMI and HDCP Actively Buffered; Supports DVI and HDMI standards DVI Signal Characteristics Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Level 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps) 0 dB 640x480 – 1920x1200 < -50 dB at 5 KHz TMDS 2.9V/3.
FLX-1616 Installation Guide DIGIB-EMT Technical Specifications Signal Characteristics Wide-Band Infrared (IR) 30 KHz to 56 KHz at 5V DC reference Physical Characteristics Material, Emitter Housing Dimensions, Emitter Housing Cable Length Cable Connector Shipping Weight Deep red translucent plastic 6 mm x 9.5 mm x 15 mm (0.24 in. x 0.37 in. x 0.59 in.) 2 m (6.56 ft) 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mono (TS) plug 0.5 lbs. (0.
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