Description of supported connections ....................22 Programmable buttons ..........................24 LCD control buttons ..........................24 Connecting your Maevex 6122 encoder .............. 26 Connection overview ..........................26 Description of supported connections ....................28 Programmable buttons ..........................30 LCD control buttons ..........................30 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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When to reboot or reset your device ....................45 Software reboot (PowerStream Plus) ....................45 Hardware reboot or configuration reset ....................46 Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software ............ 48 Before you begin ............................48 Obtaining Matrox PowerStream Plus software ..................48 Installing your software .........................49 Accessing Matrox PowerStream Plus software ..................49...
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Adding rules to your Windows Firewall settings .................67 Appendix B – Providing adequate airflow to your Maevex device ....69 Appendix C – Installing your Matrox secure cable solution for cards ....70 Appendix D – Installing your Matrox secure cable solution for appliances ..72 HDMI ..............................72...
Always turn off your computer, unplug it, and then wait for it to cool before removing the cover of your computer to touch any of its internal parts or to install your Matrox card. Allow hot surfaces to cool before touching your Matrox unit.
Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or use a replacement that’s approved by Matrox. Don’t use the power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged chassis. Any AC-powered product must be connected to a grounded outlet installed by a licensed ...
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...
Certified high-speed HDMI cable (Premium high-speed for 4K60 resolution) * 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...
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. Installation overview To install your Matrox product: Install your Maevex 6100 encoder –...
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Be sure to check for any last-minute release notes included with your product. Also, check the Matrox web site (www.matrox.com/video) for the latest Matrox software, technical support, and product information. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 11...
(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 or multiple systems. A Matrox Maevex environment can be made up of the following elements connected to a network: Source...
Maevex encoder to record a file. Controller system A system connected to the network and running Matrox PowerStream Plus software. A controller system can be used as a source. Setting up your Maevex environment...
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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.
This section describes how to connect your Maevex 6152 decoder. Connection overview This section provides an overview of the connections available on the device. Maevex 6152 decoder (Front) ® ™ Maevex 6152 Decoder RESET Scroll buttons Menu buttons USB 2.0 Audio out Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 15...
HDMI cable. For 4Kp60, you need a premium certified high-speed HDMI cable. Audio out Optional – Connect your analog audio device to this connector. Connect a network cable to this connector. Microphone in Currently not supported. 16 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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MP4, FMP4, JPG, and PNG. Note: External hard drives must be connected to this connector, unless they are externally powered. For information on installing your Matrox software, see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 17...
You will then be taken to the panel selection mode. Navigate to the desired panel whose content needs to be viewed in full screen using the up and down arrow buttons. 18 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
) button to scroll down the list of menu options. When an option requires you to make another selection for performing the task, press the down button to navigate forward (to the right), towards the item of your choice. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 19...
Maevex device is turned on, your video sources will be lost. Maevex 6152 encoder (Front) Maevex™ 61 2 Encoder ® RESET LCD control buttons Programmable buttons USB 2.0 Headphone Microphone 20 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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HDMI OUT 1 HDMI OUT 2 HDMI OUT 3 HDMI OUT 4 DisplayPort CTRL / STREAM STREAM LAN1 (network) LAN2 (network) USB 3.0 (external 12V d.c. power storage) HDMI Out (monitor) DisplayPort (console display) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 21...
Note: Daisy chaining isn’t supported. Line In Optional – Connect the analog audio output of your video source to this connector. Microphone Optional – Connect your microphone to this connector. 22 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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After connecting your Maevex encoder, we recommend you validate your connection setup before you continue (see “Validating your Maevex setup”, page 41). After you validate your setup, install your Matrox software (see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 48). Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 23...
. 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 control buttons Note: The LCD goes into power saving mode approximately 10 minutes after the last device power-on, configuration reset, or reboot, or after the last push of the LCD control buttons.
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) and ( ) buttons at the same time to scroll a message horizontally. Message list The LCD lists information on your Maevex device (such as the name, firmware version, device temperature, and IP address). Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 25...
Don’t change 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 6122 encoder (Front) Maevex™ 6122 Encoder ® RESET LCD control buttons Programmable buttons USB 2.0 Headphone Microphone 26 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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HDMI IN 2 LAN 2 LAN 1 HDMI OUT 1 HDMI OUT 2 DisplayPort CTRL / STREAM STREAM LAN1 (network) LAN2 (network) USB 3.0 (external 12V d.c. power storage) HDMI Out (monitor) DisplayPort (console display) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 27...
Note: Daisy chaining isn’t supported. Line In Optional – Connect the analog audio output of your video source to this connector. Microphone Optional – Connect your microphone to this connector. 28 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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After connecting your Maevex encoder, we recommend you validate your connection setup before you continue (see “Validating your Maevex setup”, page 41). After you validate your setup, install your Matrox software (see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 48). Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 29...
. 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 control buttons Note: The LCD goes into power saving mode approximately 10 minutes after the last device power-on, configuration reset, or reboot, or after the last push of the LCD control buttons.
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) and ( ) buttons at the same time to scroll a message horizontally. Message list The LCD lists information on your Maevex device (such as the name, firmware version, device temperature, and IP address). Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 31...
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 34. For information specific to your system, like how to remove its cover, see your system manual.
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 33. Before restarting your system, connect your devices (see the “Connection setup”...
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.
This section describes how to connect your Maevex 5150 decoder. Connection overview Maevex 5150 decoder (Front) RS232 (RS232 device) Maevex 5150 decoder (Back) 5V d.c. Line Out power LAN1/LAN2 HDMI (network or (monitor) decoder) Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 35...
RS232 device. If your RS232 device has a DB25 connector, use a DE9 (also known as a DB9) to DB25 converter to connect your device to this connector. 36 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
For information on installing your Matrox software, see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page Daisy chaining your Maevex 5150 decoders You can daisy chain the network connections for your decoders by connecting one decoder to another. Maevex 5150 decoder Maevex 5150 decoder...
This section describes how to connect your Maevex 5150 encoder. Connection overview Maevex 5150 encoder (Back) 5V d.c. LAN1 HDMI Out RS232 HDMI In Line Out power (network) (monitor) (monitor) (RS232 (source) device) Line In (controller (source) system) 38 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
Optional – Connect the analog audio output of your video source to this connector. If you’re using HDMI audio input, this connector is disabled. Line Out Optional – Connect your analog audio output device (such as speakers) to this connector. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 39...
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Currently not supported. 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 40 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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 74). Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 41...
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LED color Network activity Network presence No LED (black) No network activity detected Transmitting at 1 Gbps. (network cable unplugged). Green (flashing) Network activity detected. — Amber (solid) — Transmitting at 100 Mbps. 42 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
Series product. The following describes the LED on your Maevex device. Maevex 5150 encoder and 5150 decoder The power LED ( ) on your Matrox Encoder or Decoder unit provides information on the status of your unit. The following describes the power LED on your Maevex unit. LED color...
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 48).
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 45...
) 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. 46 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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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 47...
The version of your firmware package must match the version of your PowerStream Plus software package. If a mismatch is detected, your device won’t be detected. Obtaining Matrox PowerStream Plus software Matrox makes the latest PowerStream software available on the Matrox web site (www.matrox.com/maevexsw). 48 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
6100 Series and Maevex 5100 Series devices using the Microsoft® .Net Framework. Maevex 6100 Series Web API – Interface with your Matrox Maevex 6100 Series devices using a web service. The Maevex 6100 Series Web API supports Representational State Transfer (REST) commands.
You may not be using the latest version of Matrox PowerStream Plus software, or your Matrox firmware may be out of date. Solution For your Maevex devices to be properly detected, make sure all Matrox software is up to date. Cause Your Matrox product may not be properly installed or connected.
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Unable to record to LAN2 Cause A unique IP address may not be specified for the recording location. Solution Create a unique IP address for the recording location. For more information, contact your network administrator. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 51...
Class A: CE, FCC, ICES-3, KC, RCM, UKCA * When using a display resolution equal to or higher than 1280 × 720p60, we recommend you use certified high-speed HDMI cables. For 4K60 resolution use a certified premium high-speed HDMI cable. 52 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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† In 4:2:0 only. ‡ Only use the power supply originally supplied by Matrox with your Matrox Maevex 6152 product. § Including power drawn by peripheral devices (10W total over two USB connectors). ¶ Typical: Measured cfg is 4× 1920 × 1080p60, 15 Mb/s decoding.
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“Notes and limitations”, page § Depending on network speed and conditions. ¶ Only use the power supply originally supplied by Matrox with your Matrox Maevex 6152 product. ** Including power drawn by peripheral devices (10W total over three USB connectors).
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2× 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz, 4× 3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz, Multi-stream/ 8× 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz, 16× 1280 × 720 @ 60 Hz, § Record or numerous SD IP channels Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 55...
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“Notes and limitations”, page ¶ Depending on network speed and conditions. ** Only use the power supply originally supplied by Matrox with your Matrox Maevex 6122 product. ††Including power drawn by peripheral devices (10W total over three USB connectors).
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Power consumption Total: 31W 22.9 cm × 1.91 cm × 11.1 cm / Maximum card dimensions 9.02 inches × 0.75 inches × 4.376 inches Regulatory compliance Class B: CE, FCC, ICES-3, KC, RCM, UKCA Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 57...
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† Unless otherwise 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. 58 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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§ 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. Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 59...
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* 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. 60 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
E-EDID Standard Release A, Revision 1 USB 2.0 compatible — — USB 3.0 compatible — — VESA DisplayPort Standard, — — — version 1.1 62 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
Maevex 6152 and 6122 encoders Certain limitations may occur when using scaling, multi-input composting, or the DisplayPort console output. For more information, contact Matrox technical support. While using HDMI input or DisplayPort output resolutions higher than 1920 1080, the ×...
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Such a decoder will only provide HDMI signal and content to HDCP-capable devices, regardless of the protected or non-protected nature of the decoded streams. 64 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
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 ...
RS232: RS232 virtualization * Minimum requirements. † Fixed value when using the feature in PowerStream Plus. User defined when using the Relayed serial over IP Direct feature in PowerStream Plus. serial over IP 66 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
– Enter the name for your rule (such as Maevex Encoder Recording – TCP rule). Name In the panel, click . Configure the new rule with the following settings: Actions New Rule – Select Rule type Custom – Select Program All programs Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 67...
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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. 68 Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide...
(for example, by operating your device inside a desk cabinet). Monitor your ambient temperatures – Make sure the ambient temperature doesn’t exceed the maximum recommended temperatures. For more information on supported operating temperatures, see “Environmental”, page Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 69...
Matrox values your business and offers professional support for your Matrox product. If your product was purchased through a Matrox dealer, contact your dealer for product support. This is the quickest and most effective method of technical assistance. Your dealer is familiar with your complete system.
View the third party software notices Matrox makes third party software notices and/or additional terms and conditions available on the Matrox site (https://thirdpartylicenses.matrox.com). Register your Matrox product Please register online (www.matrox.com/en/video/apps/registration) to be eligible for customer support, new product announcements, and information on special offers and upcoming events.
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Hot surface Allow hot surfaces to cool before touching your Matrox unit. Surface chaude Laissez refroidir les surfaces chaudes avant de toucher votre appareil Matrox. Battery replacement The battery is non replaceable. To dispose of your product, see www.matrox.com/environment/weee. Remplacement des piles La pile n’est pas remplaçable.
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A. (Español) Información para usuarios europeos – Declaración de conformidad Observación referente a los productos de hardware de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 2014/30/EU para dispositivos digitales de Clase A. Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55032/CISPR32 y EN55024/CISPR24.
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Bitte wenden Sie sich an der Matrox-Website (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) für Recycling-Informationen. (Italiano) Informazioni per gli utenti europei – Direttiva sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) Si prega di riferirsi al sito Web Matrox (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) per le informazioni di riciclaggio. FRANCE Avertissement sur l’épilepsie À...
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2026) • Attention: Conformity Group Matrox Declaration The Matrox hardware products supported by this guide comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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B. (Español) Información para usuarios europeos – Información sobre la conformidad Observación referente a los productos de hardware de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 2014/30/EU para dispositivos digitales de Clase B. Dichos dispositivos han sido...
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Bitte wenden Sie sich an der Matrox-Website (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) für Recycling-Informationen. (Italiano) Informazioni per gli utenti europei – Direttiva sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) Si prega di riferirsi al sito Web Matrox (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) per le informazioni di riciclaggio. FRANCE Avertissement sur l’épilepsie À...
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