Connecting your Avio F125 unit ................8 Before you begin ............................8 Connection overview ..........................8 Avio F125 Transmitter – Front ....................8 Avio F125 Transmitter – Back ....................9 Avio F125 Receiver – Front ...................... 9 Avio F125 Receiver – Back ..................... 10 Connector descriptions ......................10...
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Mounting guidelines ..........................34 Customer support ....................35 Matrox Web ............................35 Technical support ..........................35 Information we need ......................35 Firmware package ..........................35 View your warranty information ......................36 Register your Matrox product .......................36 Index ........................37 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
If you’re viewing online, click green text to jump to what’s being referenced. More information 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.
The hardware and cables supplied have been tested to work with your Matrox product. We strongly recommend you use these cables when connecting your devices. * 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.
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USB A to mini-B cables Rack mounting kit Note: To purchase any cables or adapters not included with your Matrox product, see the Matrox online store (shopmatrox.com). For a single-mode transceiver upgrade, contact your sales representative. Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
How it works Matrox Avio consists of a transmitter unit and a receiver unit connected by a fiber optic cable. A Matrox Avio environment is made up of four (4) areas defined around its transmitter and receiver units: Host Optical...
Connection overview This section describes the connectors on your Avio F125 transmitter and receiver units. For more information on the OSD (On-Screen Display) controls of your Avio units, see “Configuring your Avio product”, page Avio F125 Transmitter –...
Using the DVI-D cable provided with your transmitter unit, connect the primary graphics connector of your graphics hardware to this connector on your transmitter unit. Note: Your Avio unit only supports digital input signals. 10 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
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To be able to connect your computer to the host PS/2 keyboard connector on your transmitter, you need a male-to-male PS/2 cable. To purchase this cable, see the Matrox online store (shopmatrox.com). PS/2 mouse Connect your PS/2 mouse to this connector.
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You must use USB 2.0 or Dedicated connections. USB links Debug This USB connector is reserved for Matrox technical support use only. USB HID Connect only your USB HIDs (Human Interface TX: Main USB Devices, such as keyboard and mouse) to this RX: Main USB connector.
Description of LEDs The LEDs on your Matrox unit provide status information on your unit and its optical connection. The following describes the different LEDs: Flashing Green No LED (black) Green/Orange Power and Unit is Firmware Error detected. No power.
Using the DVI-D cable provided with your transmitter unit, connect the primary graphics connector of your graphics hardware to this connector on your transmitter unit. Note: Your Avio unit only supports digital input signals. 16 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
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To be able to connect your computer to the host PS/2 keyboard connector on your transmitter, you need a male-to-male PS/2 cable. To purchase this cable, see the Matrox online store (shopmatrox.com). PS/2 mouse Connect your PS/2 mouse to this connector.
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(green). USB 2.0 Connect your USB devices to this connector. Main USB Debug This USB connector is reserved for Matrox technical support use only. USB HID Connect only your USB HIDs (Human Interface TX: Main USB Devices, such as keyboard and mouse) to this RX: Main USB connector.
Description of LEDs The LEDs on your Matrox unit provide status information on your unit and its optical connection. The following describes the different LEDs: Flashing Green No LED (black) Green/Orange Power and Unit is Firmware Error detected. No power.
Make sure your optical cables are properly connected on your Avio units. Audio To use audio on your Avio units, the line-in and line-out from your host system must be respectively connected to the line-out and line-in connectors of your transmitter unit. 20 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
– to control the volume of the audio inputs and outputs of your unit. Volume – to view the options for the OSD menu. Menu options – to view additional settings for your Avio unit. Settings Matrox Avio Series – User Guide 21...
Model and serial number of your Avio unit, and the version number of the firmware package. In case of a firmware mismatch, it also provides the numbers of the various firmware in the package. 22 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
These settings are used until you update them or until you change the EDID mode. Disconnecting your optical cable has no effect as the EDID settings for your monitors are always the settings saved on your transmitter unit. Matrox Avio Series – User Guide 23...
This menu allows you to choose to list the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, set the transparency level of the menu and the text, and choose the amount of time before the OSD menu closes automatically. 24 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
Update the firmware of your units with a firmware version stored on an external source connected to the mouse USB connector. Note: Firmware mismatch isn’t supported. Your Avio transmitter and receiver units must be using the same firmware package version. Matrox Avio Series – User Guide 25...
). It also indicates a firmware mismatch ( ) between the two units. The monitor indicator identifies the monitor where the menu appears ( ). It’s the same number used for EDID management. 26 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
1020hPa (-50 meters / -164 feet) * Support for a maximum operating temperature of 55 degrees Celsius is available with an optional upgrade kit. Please contact your Matrox representative for more information. Matrox Avio Series – User Guide 27...
< -80 dB (THD+N) Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) >76 dBA Notes Your Matrox product is 100% VGA compatible and supports all VESA® standards: VBE 3.0 (Super VGA modes), DPMS (energy saving), DDC-2B (Plug-and-Play monitor), and DDC-CI. 28 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
Digital flat panel information TMDS® (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) encoding for DVI connectors DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) compliant DVI connector EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) 1.2 and 1.3 support VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) support Matrox Avio Series – User Guide 29...
PS/2 connectors Receiver Front Mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors at the front of your transmitter and receiver units are supported only if the system is connected to the mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors at the Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
Mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors at the front of your transmitter and receiver units are supported only if the system is connected to the mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors at the back of your transmitter unit. Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
Appendix 2 – Mounting your units This section provides guidelines for mounting your Avio unit using the rack mounting kit (sold separately). To purchase the rack mounting kit, contact your Matrox sales representative. Rack mounting kit Your Avio unit can be mounted on a 19-inch mounting shelf. You can mount two (2) units side by side on a single shelf.
Use a hand screwdriver to carefully tighten each screw. Make sure not to overtighten the screws. Mounting guidelines To prevent damage to your Matrox hardware, read the following guidelines before mounting your Matrox hardware: Make sure not to block the ventilation holes on your unit.
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 your warranty information Matrox makes warranty information available on the Matrox site (http://www.matrox.com/hr/en/company/legal/en/warranty). Register your Matrox product Please register online (www.matrox.com/graphics/en/registration) to be eligible for customer support, new product announcements, and information on special offers and upcoming events. 36 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide...
Options User Guide – Customer support About Power supply Specifications – Product information Environmental VESA Specifications Specifications Registration Firmware package Warranty Web, Matrox Specifications LEDs Avio unit Environmental Power supply Status LEDs Notes Matrox Avio Series – User Guide 37...
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FCC Compliance Statement Compliance Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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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 2004/108/EC para dispositivos digitales de Clase A. Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55022/CISPR22 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.
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However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Graphics Inc. for its use, for its reproduction and/or distribution, in whole or in part;...
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Matrox Graphics Inc. 1055 Saint Regis Boulevard Web site: www.matrox.com/graphics Dorval, Quebec, Canada H9P 2T4 Technical support: North America: 1-800-361-1408 www.matrox.com/graphics/support International: (514) 822-6000 To locate the sales office nearest you, visit Email: graphics@matrox.com www.matrox.com/graphics/contact...