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- Page 1 ENGLISH Matrox ™ Maevex ™ Series 6150 Encoder • 6100 Encoder • 5150 Encoder • 5150 Decoder User Guide 20245-301-0150 2017.06.19...
- Page 2 Installation overview ..........................9 More information ............................9 Getting started ...................... 10 Understanding your Maevex environment ..................10 Setting up your Maevex environment ....................11 Connecting your Maevex 6150 encoder .............. 12 Connection overview ..........................12 Description of supported connections ....................14 Programmable buttons ..........................16 LCD buttons ............................16 Installing and connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder ........
- Page 3 When to reboot or reset your device ....................31 Software reboot (PowerStream Plus) ....................31 Hardware reboot or configuration reset ....................32 Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software ............ 34 Before you begin ............................34 Obtaining Matrox PowerStream Plus software ..................34 Installing your software .........................34 Accessing Matrox PowerStream Plus software ..................35...
- Page 4 Appendix B – Providing adequate airflow to your Maevex device ....50 Appendix C – Installing your Matrox secure cable solution ....... 51 Customer support ....................53 Matrox Web ............................53 Technical support ..........................53 Firmware package ..........................53 View your warranty information ......................53 View the open-source packages used by Matrox ..................54...
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Page 5: Matrox Safety Information
Matrox safety information To ensure safe and reliable operation of your Matrox product, to avoid personal injury, and to prevent damage to your computer or Matrox hardware, read the following guidelines. Installation and operation Read and retain all instructions. Only use your Matrox product according to the instructions, operating ranges, and guidelines provided in the Matrox user guide and other related Matrox documentation. -
Page 6: If Your Product Includes Laser-Based Technology
Don’t attempt to open or repair a power supply unit (if one was supplied). Don’t attempt to open or repair your Matrox product. If there’s a fault with your Matrox product, review your Matrox warranty for more information. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... -
Page 7: Overview
Maevex 5150 Encoder – Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable * The hardware supplied with your Matrox product may vary depending on the SKU or part number of your product. For more information, contact your Matrox representative. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... -
Page 8: Optional Hardware (Sold Separately)
Analog audio cable DVI to HDMI adapter Matrox rack mount kit Matrox makes available a rack mount kit to mount your Maevex devices. To purchase a Matrox rack mount kit, contact your Matrox representative. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... -
Page 9: Installation Overview
For information on how to use and configure PowerStream Plus software, see the Matrox PowerStream Plus User Guide. Be sure to check for any last-minute release notes included with your product. Also, check the Matrox web site (www.matrox.com/graphics) for the latest Matrox software, technical support, and product information. -
Page 10: Getting Started
(one-to-many unicast) streaming over an IP network. Using Matrox PowerStream Plus software, you can manage your entire Maevex network from a single system. A Matrox Maevex environment can be made up of the following elements connected to a network: Network... -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Maevex Environment
Before adding a decoder or an encoder to your Maevex environment, we recommend you perform a configuration reset of your Matrox device. This resets the IP address and any other settings that may prevent you from using the device in your environment. -
Page 12: Connecting Your Maevex 6150 Encoder
Don’t change input connections while your Maevex device is turned on. If connections are changed while your Maevex device is turned on, your video sources will be lost. Maevex 6150 encoder (Front) LCD buttons Programmable buttons USB 2.0 Headphone Microphone 12 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 13 Maevex 6150 encoder (Back) HDMI In RS232 Line In (source) (RS232 control (source) device) LAN1 (network) LAN2 (network) USB 3.0 (external 12V DC power storage) HDMI Out (monitor) DisplayPort (console display) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 13...
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Page 14: Description Of Supported Connections
LAN1, check the label on the bottom of the device or on the packaging. Note: Daisy chaining isn’t supported. Line In Optional – Connect the analog audio output of your video source to this connector. 14 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 15 RS232 controller sending commands over the network. 6150 encoder – Connect one end of your RS232 serial cable to the connector on your encoder. Connect the other end of the serial cable to your RS232 device.
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Page 16: Programmable Buttons
. To synchronize your modules, Disable press the button that’s blinking. For more information on assigning a button and enabling modules, see the Matrox PowerStream Plus user guide. LCD buttons buttons enable you to access the LCD display and scroll through a list of messages. - Page 17 Input information MAC address Stream information IP address (LAN1 and LAN2) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 17...
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Page 18: Installing And Connecting Your Maevex 6100 Encoder
Installing and connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder This section describes how to install and connect your Matrox card. If your Matrox card is already installed in your system, skip to “Connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder”, page 20. For information specific to your system, like how to remove its cover, see your system manual. -
Page 19: Installing Multiple Cards
Secure the bracket of your Matrox card to the frame of your system. Your Matrox card is now installed. If you’re installing more than one card, see “Installing multiple cards”, page 19. Before restarting your system, connect your devices (see the “Connection setup”... -
Page 20: Connecting Your Maevex 6100 Encoder
Connect your network cable to your Matrox card to stream to an IP network. Note: To connect to the bracket of your Matrox product, the overmold (or boot) of the mini HDMI connectors must respect the maximum width (0.551 inches/14 mm) and thickness (0.331 inches/8.4 mm) stated in the HDMI specifications. -
Page 21: Connecting Your Maevex 5150 Decoder
This section describes how to connect your Maevex 5150 decoder. Connection overview Maevex 5150 decoder (Front) RS232 (RS232 device) Maevex 5150 decoder (Back) 5V DC Line Out power LAN1/LAN2 HDMI (network or (monitor) decoder) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 21... -
Page 22: Description Of Supported Connections
If you’re using HDMI audio input, this connector is disabled. Line Out Optional – Connect your analog audio output Line In or device (such as speakers) to this connector. HDMI In with audio 22 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 23 Optional – Connect an analog monitor to this connector. For local viewing of uncompressed video from your video source. For information on installing your Matrox software, see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 23...
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Page 24: Daisy Chaining Your Maevex 5150 Decoders
When daisy chaining network connections, the maximum number of decoders connected together is ten (10). Depending on your hardware and network settings, the number of decoders you can daisy chain on the same network jack may be lower. 24 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... -
Page 25: Connecting Your Maevex 5150 Encoder
This section describes how to connect your Maevex 5150 encoder. Connection overview Maevex 5150 encoder (Back) 5V DC LAN1 HDMI Out RS232 HDMI In Line Out power (network) (monitor) (monitor) (RS232 (source) control Line In device) (controller (source) system) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 25... -
Page 26: Description Of Supported Connections
5150 decoders. Line In Optional – Connect the analog audio output of your video source to this connector. If you’re using HDMI audio input, this connector is disabled. 26 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 27 Optional – Connect an analog monitor to this connector. For local viewing of uncompressed video from your video source. For information on installing your Matrox software, see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 27...
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Page 28: Validating Your Maevex Setup
Red (solid) Device has detected a fatal error. Try rebooting your device. If, after restarting your device, the LED is still red, contact your vendor for technical support (see “Customer support”, page 53). 28 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 29 Fatal error detected. Fatal error detected. Amber Configuration reset was Configuration reset was performed. Device requires performed. Device requires maintenance. maintenance. Amber (flashing) Configuring or updating Configuring or updating firmware. firmware. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 29...
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Page 30: Validating Network Discovery
Windows Explorer window. These two features must be enabled for PowerStream Plus software to detect the Maevex devices. After validating your connection setup, install Matrox PowerStream Plus software (see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 34). -
Page 31: Rebooting Or Resetting Your Maevex Device
You’re adding a device to a Maevex environment. Software reboot (PowerStream Plus) From the PowerStream Plus main interface, click the button to Reboot reboot your device. For more information on PowerStream Plus software, see your PowerStream Plus user guide. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 31... -
Page 32: Hardware Reboot Or Configuration Reset
) to reboot your device and restore the default settings. – * Maevex 6100 encoder only If, after performing a configuration reset, the LED turns amber, reboot your encoder by quickly pressing the button on your device. 32 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 33 Configuration reset – Press and hold the button on your device with the tip of a Reset paper clip for more than 5 seconds (until the LED turns amber) to reboot your device and restore the default settings. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 33...
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Page 34: Installing Matrox Powerstream Plus Software
Maevex devices from a controller system in your Maevex environment. This section describes how to install Matrox PowerStream software for Windows® 10 (64-bit), Windows® 8.1, Windows® Server® 2012 R2, Windows® Server® 2012, Windows® 7, and Windows® Server® 2008 R2. -
Page 35: Accessing Matrox Powerstream Plus Software
Windows, this part may not be necessary.) Additional resources PowerStream Plus API – Find, add, and manage your Matrox Maevex 6100 Series and Maevex 5100 Series devices using the Microsoft® .Net Framework. To obtain the Matrox Powerstream Plus API, contact your Matrox representative. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
If your problem persists, contact Matrox. For more information, see “Customer support”, page Common problems and solutions This section addresses specific problems to your Matrox product that could prevent you from using your system or product. Problem Maevex device not discovered on the network Cause Your Matrox product may not be properly installed or connected. - Page 37 Maevex devices. Solution Make sure your firewall is properly configured to allow the necessary communication between your Maevex devices and the various networked components. For more information, see “Appendix A – Firewall requirements”, page Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 37...
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Page 38: Product Information
1920 × 1080p30/50/60, 1680 × 1050, 1600 × 1200, 1440 × 900, 1400 × 1050, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720p50/60, 1024 × 768, 800 × 600, 720 × 576, 720 × 480, and 640 × 480 38 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 39 ** Maximum: Measured cfg is 4 × 3840 × 2160p30, 4:2:0 or equivalent, excluding power drawn by external USB devices. Typical: Measured cfg is 4 × 1920 × 1080p60, 4:2:0 or equivalent, excluding power drawn by external USB devices. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 39...
- Page 40 Maximum power consumption Total: 30.7 W 22.9 cm × 1.91 cm × 11.1 cm / Maximum card dimensions 9.02 in × 0.75 in × 4.376 in Certifications Class B: ACMA, CE, FCC, ICES, VCCI, Korea 40 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
- Page 41 † Unless specified, modes are p60 (progressive 60 Hz). ‡ In 4:2:0 only. § Color sampling and color depth limitations may apply. For more information, see “Notes and limitations”, page ¶ Depending on network speed and conditions. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 41...
- Page 42 § Interlaced resolutions are only supported at input. When using interlaced resolutions, the capture rate selection is disabled and your encoder automatically captures all frames. ¶ With a resolution of 1080p at 15Mb/s. ** With a stream of 1080p60 at 25Mb/s. 42 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
- Page 43 * All supported resolutions have a vertical refresh rate of 60 Hz. † When using a display resolution equal to or higher than 1280×720p60, we recommend you use certified high-speed HDMI cables. ‡ With a stream of 1080p60 at 25Mb/s. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 43...
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Page 44: External Power Supply
650hPa (3,580 meters / 11,745 feet) Atmospheric pressure, operational to 1013hPa (0 meters / 0 feet) Atmospheric pressure, 192hPa (12,000 meters / 39,370 feet) non-operational and transportation to 1020hPa (-50 meters / -164 feet) 44 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... -
Page 45: Supported Standards
VESA DisplayPort Standard, version — — — Notes and limitations Maevex 6150 encoder and 6100 encoder – 10-bit capture is supported only while using source resolutions up to 1920 1200p60. × While using a resolution of 3840 2160 at 60 Hz, capture and encoding are supported ×... -
Page 46: Appendix A – Firewall Requirements
1900 UPnP devices Note: ICMP must be enabled (ping). * Maevex 5150 decoder only. † Minimum requirements. Firmware updater The following are the firewall requirements for a system running the Matrox Firmware Updater. Network Port Type Inbound Outbound Functionality 20,21 —... -
Page 47: Maevex Devices
Windows 8.1 – From the screen, go to Start All Apps Windows System Control *. (* Depending on your Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center configuration, these steps may be unnecessary.) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 47... -
Page 48: Adding Rules To Your Windows Firewall Settings
Allow the connection – Select the network location of your system ( , or Profile Domain Private Public – Enter the name for your rule (such as Maevex Encoder Recording – TCP rule). Name 48 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide... - Page 49 , or Profile Domain Private Public – Enter the name for your rule (such as Maevex Encoder Recording – ICMPv4 Name rule). For more information on configuring your Windows firewall, see your network administrator. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 49...
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