FLX-8X8A Installation and Operation Guide Rev 121024 8001 Terrace Ave.
FLX-8X8A 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-8X8A Installation Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 2 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Package Contents.............................................................................................................................
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide RS232 and TCP/IP Commands..................................................................................................................... 20 Video and Audio Routing Commands ............................................................................................ 20 Video Only Routing Commands ..................................................................................................... 20 Audio Only Routing Commands ...............................................
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Overview The Intelix FLX-8X8A is a modular eight input by eight output video matrix switcher with a built-in eight input by eight output stereo audio matrix switcher. Each modular input or output card supports up to four device connections. In addition to front panel control, the FLX-8X8A can be controlled via IR, RS232, or TCP/IP connections.
FLX-8X8A 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 “8”. Menu Buttons (Top Row) –Buttons labeled “AV”, “VIDEO”, and “AUDIO”.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Rear Panel Input Card Slots Analog Stereo Inputs Output Card Slots TCP/IP and RS232 Input Analog Stereo Outputs 110-240 VAC Input Input Card Slots – Two card slots to accommodate compatible input cards. Output Card Slots – Two 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.
FLX-8X8A 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-8X8A Installation Guide HDMI (FLX-HI4) The FLX-HI4 HDMI inputs can be routed to any available outputs. The HDMI inputs can accept video signals up to 4k x 2k, 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.
FLX-8X8A 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-8X8A Installation Guide Installation Instructions Shelf Mounting Instructions Attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the FLX-8X8A matrix. Follow the instructions in General I/O Card Installation to install the I/O cards. Rack Mounting Instructions The FLX-8X8A requires two rack units (2 RU) of space. At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the FLX-8X8A for proper side ventilation.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide 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-BO4 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-BO4 to a compatible receiver, a Cat 5e or greater cable with a TIA-568B crimp termination on the RJ45 connector must be used.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-RI4 Wiring For VGA signals, use a standard VGA male to VGA male cable. VGA PORT ON FLX-RI4 For RGBHV signals, use a standard VGA to RGBHV cable. Below is a common pinout of this type of cable.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide - S-video connects to the purple connector on the FLX-RBOCB cable. Composite video connects to the yellow connector on the FLX-RBOCB cable. PIN 1 COMPOSITE + PIN 2 LUMINANCE (Y) + PIN 3 CHROMINANCE (C) + PIN 5 COMPOSITE GND LUMINANCE (Y) GND CHROMINANCE (C) GND FLX-RBOCB PINOUT Analog Audio Wiring The analog audio inputs and outputs support 20 Hz to 20 kHz balanced stereo audio. A signal that goes in on the left audio channel will exit on the left audio channel.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide EDID Management The stock EDID for the inputs of the FLX-8X8A 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. EDIDM[Y]B[X]. EDIDMInit.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Front Panel and IR Remote Operation Basic Routing To set a route using the front panel of the FLX-8X8A, 1. Press the appropriate AV button (AV, VIDEO, or AUDIO). 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 AV. 2. Press input 4. 3. Press output 5. To route video from input 2 to output 7: 1. Press VIDEO. 2. Press input 2. 3. Press output 7.
FLX-8X8A 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-8X8A. 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-8X8A Installation Guide 5. The Default password is “88888”. 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-8X8A 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.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Access the Web Browser with Defined IP Address 1. Remove the crossover cable between the computer and the FLX-8X8A. 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-8X8A 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. Video and Audio Routing Commands [X]All. All#. All$. [Y]$. [X]B[Y]. [X]B[Y1],[Y2].
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Audio Only Routing Commands [X]A[Y]. [X]A[Y1],[Y2]. Route Audio from input [X] to output [Y] Route Audio from input [X] to outputs [Y1], [Y2] Number of outputs is unlimited; each output must be separated by a comma (,) Examples: 6A3. 3A2,8. Route Audio from input 6 to output 3 Route Audio from input 3 to outputs 2 and 8 System Commands /*Type; /%Lock; /%Unlock; /^Version; /:MessageOff; /:MessageOn; Status[X]. Status.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Preset Commands Save[X]. Recall[X]. Clear[X]. Save the current routing as a preset. Values range from 0 through 9 Recall preset [X] Clear preset [X] Examples: Save4. Recall4. Clear4. Save the current routing as preset 4. Recall preset 4 Clear preset 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 1 through 4.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Troubleshooting Matrix does not power on Verify power outlet is active. Verify continuity in power cable. Cannot view 3D content 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. Cannot hear surround sound audio Copy EDID from output to input. Verify output can broadcast surround sound audio.
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide Technical Specifications FLX-8X8A Chassis I/O Connections Supported Input Cards Supported Output Cards Input and Output Card Securing Mechanism Analog Audio Input Analog Audio Output Control, Rear Panel Control, Front Panel Analog Audio Performance per Channel Pinout (Left to Right) Input Impedance Output Impedance Frequency Response Common Mode Rejection Ratio Crosstalk THD + Noise Chassis and Environmental Internal Power Supply Rating Material Dimensions Shipping Weight Operat
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-BI4 I/O Connections HDBaseT Port IR In IR Out RS232 Supported Audio and Video Maximum Video Compatibility at 70 m Maximum Video Compatibility at 40 m Video Compliance Embedded Audio HDBaseT Signal Characteristics Maximum Distance Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) Return Loss Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Min-Max Signal Level Differential Phase Error Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Sto
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-HI4 I/O Connections HDMI Input Supported Audio and Video Maximum Video Compatibility Video Compliance Embedded Audio HDMI Signal Characteristics Maximum Distance Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Level Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Other Warranty HDMI Matrix Switcher Compatibility 26 HDMI Type A Receptacle Connector Deep Color 48/36/30/24 Bit at 1080p, 3D, a
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-RI4 I/O Connections Analog Video Input Supported Video Input Signal Types Output Scaling Resolutions Analog Video Input Characteristics Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Coupling Input Level Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Included Accessories FLX-RBOCA (2 ea) FLX-RBOCB (2 ea) Other Warranty HDMI Matrix Switcher Compatibility Four (4) Female HD15 VGA-UXGA, RGB
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-DI4 I/O Connections Single Link DVI Input Supported Video Input Signal Types Video Compliance EDID and DDC DVI Signal Characteristics Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Level Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Other Warranty HDMI Matrix Switcher Compatibility 28 Four (4) Female DVI 24+5 Single Link DVI-D up to 1920x1200 HDMI and HDCP Actively Buffered; Supports DV
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-BO4 I/O Connections HDBaseT Port IR In IR Out RS232 Supported Audio and Video Maximum Video Compatibility at 70 m Maximum Video Compatibility at 40 m Video Compliance Embedded Audio HDBaseT Signal Characteristics Maximum Distance Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) Return Loss Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Min-Max Signal Level Differential Phase Error Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Sto
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-HO4 I/O Connections HDMI Output Supported Audio and Video Maximum Video Compatibility Video Compliance Embedded Audio HDMI Signal Characteristics Maximum Distance Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Level Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Other Warranty HDMI Matrix Switcher Compatibility 30 HDMI Type A Receptacle Connector Deep Color 48/36/30/24 Bit at 1080p, 3D,
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide FLX-DO4 I/O Connections Single Link DVI Output Supported Video Output Signal Types Video Compliance EDID and DDC DVI Signal Characteristics Bandwidth Gain Resolution Range Crosstalk Input Level Chassis and Environmental Construction Shipping Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Other Warranty HDMI Matrix Switcher Compatibility Four (4) Female DVI 24+5 Single Link DVI-D up to 1920x1200 HDMI and HDCP Actively Buffered; Supports DVI
FLX-8X8A Installation Guide DIGIB-EMT Signal Characteristics Wide-Band Infrared (IR) Physical Characteristics Material, Emitter Housing Dimensions, Emitter Housing Cable Length Cable Connector Shipping Weight Other Warranty What’s in the Box Compatible Devices 30 KHz to 56 KHz at 5V DC reference 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.