Matrox Maevex 6152 Series User manual

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ENGLISH
User Guide
20245-301-0320
2023.04.11
Matrox
®
Maevex
™
Series
6152 Decoder • 6152 Encoder • 6122 Encoder
• 6100 Encoder
•5150 Encoder • 5150 Decoder
www.matrox.com/video

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Contents
Matrox safety information ...................................................................................... 5
Installation and operation .......................................................................................................................5
If a power supply (internal or external) was included with your product ............................................6
If your product includes laser-based technology ...................................................................................6
If your product includes a battery ...........................................................................................................6
Repair .......................................................................................................................................................7
Overview ................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware supplied ...................................................................................................................................8
Software available ....................................................................................................................................8
Hardware required (sold separately) ......................................................................................................8
Optional hardware (sold separately) ......................................................................................................9
Matrox rack mount kit ..........................................................................................................................10
Installation overview .............................................................................................................................10
More information ..................................................................................................................................10
Getting started ...................................................................................................... 12
Understanding your Maevex environment ..........................................................................................12
Setting up your Maevex environment ..................................................................................................13
Connecting your Maevex 6152 decoder ............................................................. 15
Connection overview .............................................................................................................................15
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................16
Menu buttons .........................................................................................................................................18
Scroll buttons .........................................................................................................................................19
Connecting your Maevex 6152 encoder .............................................................. 20
Connection overview .............................................................................................................................20
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

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Installing and connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder ....................................... 32
Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................32
Step-by-step installation ........................................................................................................................32
Installing multiple cards ........................................................................................................................33
Connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder ...............................................................................................34
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................34
Connecting your Maevex 5150 decoder ............................................................. 35
Connection overview .............................................................................................................................35
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................36
Daisy chaining your Maevex 5150 decoders .........................................................................................37
Connecting your Maevex 5150 encoder .............................................................. 38
Connection overview .............................................................................................................................38
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................39
Validating your Maevex setup .............................................................................. 41
Description of LEDs – Maevex 6100 Series .......................................................................................... 41
Description of LEDs – Maevex 5100 Series .......................................................................................... 43
Validating network discovery ................................................................................................................44
Rebooting or resetting your Maevex device ....................................................... 45
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
Additional resources ..............................................................................................................................49
More information ..................................................................................................................................49
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 50
What to do if you have a problem ......................................................................................................... 50
Common problems and solutions ........................................................................................................50
Product information .............................................................................................. 52
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................52
Analog audio ..........................................................................................................................................61

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External power supply ........................................................................................................................... 61
Environmental .......................................................................................................................................62
Supported standards ..............................................................................................................................62
Notes and limitations ............................................................................................................................63
Appendix A – Firewall requirements .................................................................... 65
PowerStream Plus software ...................................................................................................................65
Firmware updater ..................................................................................................................................65
Maevex devices .......................................................................................................................................66
Accessing your Windows Firewall settings ...........................................................................................67
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
Customer support ................................................................................................. 74
Matrox Web ............................................................................................................................................74
Technical support ..................................................................................................................................74
Firmware package ..................................................................................................................................74
View your warranty information ..........................................................................................................74
View the third party software notices ...................................................................................................75
Register your Matrox product ...............................................................................................................75

Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide 5
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. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
damage to your product or injury to the user or installer.
 Don’t expose your Matrox product to rain, water, condensation, or moisture.
 Caution: Hot Surface, Do Not Touch
Your Matrox product can become hot while operating. Ensure that your
computer cover is secured in place before turning it on.
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.
 Attention: Surface chaude, ne pas toucher
Votre produit Matrox peut devenir chaud durant son fonctionnement.
Assurez-vous de bien fermer le couvercle de votre ordinateur avant de
l’allumer.
Éteignez votre ordinateur, débranchez-le et attendez qu'il refroidisse avant d'ouvrir
son couvercle pour accéder à ses parties internes ou pour installer votre carte
Matrox. Laissez les surfaces chaudes refroidir avant de toucher votre appareil
Matrox
.
 Static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic
parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame
of your computer).
 When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching its circuitry.
 Don’t stack devices or place devices so close together that they’re subject to recirculated
or preheated air.
 Don’t operate your system or Matrox product near a heat source or restrict airflow to
your system, and make sure the ambient temperature doesn’t exceed the maximum
recommended temperatures. Don’t block ventilation holes on your unit or system.

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If a power supply (internal or external) was included with your
product
 Don’t place the external power supply directly on top of the device.
 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
electrician. Don’t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug doesn’t fit into your outlet, consult a licensed
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
 Make sure that nothing rests on the power cables and that the cables aren’t located where
they can be stepped on, pinched, or tripped over.
 Don’t use damaged power cables.
 Unplug your system or device during lightning storms or if unused for long periods of
time.
If your product includes laser-based technology
 The device contains a Class 1 laser product for use only under the recommended
operating conditions and guidelines. For more information, see your Matrox user guide.
 Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Don’t
stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.
 Only use optical transceivers originally supplied with the product or use a replacement
that’s approved by Matrox.
 For more information on laser support and compliance, see your Matrox user guide.
If your product includes a battery
 The battery is non replaceable.
 To dispose of your product, see www.matrox.com/environment/weee.

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Repair
 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.

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Overview
Thank you for purchasing a Matrox Maevex 6100 or 5100 Series product. Matrox Maevex products
are designed for multi-channel, real-time encoding, live streaming, and recording applications.
Hardware supplied*
Depending on your Maevex product, the following hardware is supplied:
 Maevex 6152 Decoder – Decoder device, 1 power supply.
 Maevex 6152 Encoder – Encoder device, 1 power supply.
 Maevex 6122 Encoder – Encoder device, 1 power supply.
 Maevex 6100 Encoder – Encoder card.
 Maevex 5150 Encoder – Encoder device, 1 power supply, 1 DVI to HDMI® adapter, 1
CAT 5e network cable (6 ft/1.8 m), 1 analog audio cable.
 Maevex 5150 Decoder – Decoder device, 1 power supply.
Software available
 Matrox PowerStream Plus – to use your Matrox product. Matrox PowerStream Plus
software supports Windows® Server® 2022, Windows® Server® 2019, Windows® 11 (64-
bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit).
Hardware required (sold separately)
Maevex 6152 Decoder
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Certified high-speed HDMI cable (Premium high-speed for 4K60 resolution)
Maevex 6152 Encoder or 6122 Encoder
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 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.

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Maevex 6100 Encoder
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable
Maevex 5150 Encoder
 Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable
Maevex 5150 Decoder
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable
Optional hardware (sold separately)
Depending on your connection setup, you may also need any of the following hardware:
Maevex 6152 Decoder
 Analog audio cable
 HDMI to DVI adapter
 Matrox secure cable solution
Maevex 6152 /Encoder or 6122 Encoder
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Certified high-speed HDMI cable (Premium in case of 4K60 resolution)
 Analog audio cable
 DVI to HDMI adapter
 DisplayPort™ to DVI adapter
 HDMI to DVI adapter
 Matrox secure cable solution
Maevex 6100 Encoder
 Matrox secure cable solution
Maevex 5150 Encoder
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable (Encoder device to monitor)
 VGA cable

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 Analog audio cable
Maevex 5150 Decoder
 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:
1 Install your Maevex 6100 encoder – see “Installing and connecting your Maevex 6100
encoder”, page 32.
2 Connect your product.
 Maevex 6152 Decoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6152 decoder”, page 15.
 Maevex 6152 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6152 encoder”, page 20.
 Maevex 6122 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6122 encoder”, page 26.
 Maevex 6100 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder”, page 34.
 Maevex 5150 Decoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 5150 decoder”, page 35.
 Maevex 5150 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 5150 encoder”, page 38.
3 Validate your setup – see “Validating your Maevex setup”, page 41.
4 Install the software – see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 48. For
moreinformation on PowerStream Plus software, see the Matrox PowerStreamPlus User
Guide.
More information
Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and connecting your Matrox hardware.
For information on other Matrox software features and options, see the documentation for that
software.
For information on how to use and configure PowerStream Plus software, see the Matrox
PowerStream Plus User Guide.

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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.

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Getting started
This section provides an overview of your Maevex environment and devices.
Understanding your Maevex environment
Matrox Maevex devices work together to provide unicast (one-to-one), multicast (one-to-many), or
multi-unicast (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:
Controller system
(PowerStream Plus
software)
Source
Maevex 6100 encoder
Recording
location
Maevex 5150 encoder
Maevex 6152 encoder
Maevex 6122 encoder
Maevex 5150
decoder Maevex 6152
quad decoder
Local USB recording is also available
on the 6100 appliance
Maevex devices can also work
over the WAN and internet, but for
simplicity reasons, we have only
addressed the LAN here.

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Setting up your Maevex environment
Before connecting your devices, we recommend you have the following:
 A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server
 A DNS (Domain Name System) server
 A controller system
 At least one output device (monitor or HDTV) to preview your video sources
 At least one source
Source A video (and audio) source connected to the input of an
encoder. A controller system also can be used as a source.
Maevex 6152 decoder A quad-output 4K decoder appliance that works with the
entire Maevex product line as well as third-party encoders.
Efficiently decodes up to four 4K streams, or many more
lower resolution streams.
Maevex 6152 encoder An encoder appliance that supports four (4) 4K60 inputs with
HDCP and can generate multiple streams and recordings. An
encoder can stream to one or more decoders.
Maevex 6122 encoder An encoder appliance that supports two (2) 4K60 inputs with
HDCP and can generate multiple streams and recordings. An
encoder can stream to one or more decoders.
Maevex 6100 encoder An encoder card with multiple input support that can
generate multiple streams and recordings. An encoder can
stream to one or more decoders.
Maevex 5150 encoder An encoder with single input support that can generate a
single stream or recording. An encoder can stream to one or
more decoders.
Maevex 5150 decoder
A decoder with a single Full HD output that decodes and displays
any Maevex or third-party encoder’s RTSP stream that is
available on the network.
A decoder is needed for each stream
from an encoder in your environment.
Third-party decoder Third-party video players (such as VideoLAN®VLC media
player) can also be used to decode the signal from an
encoder.
Recording location The location (such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS)
device or a network shared folder) used by a 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.

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 Maevex 6152 decoder - Access to an NTP server
Adding a device to your 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.
For more information on performing a configuration reset of your device see “Rebooting or resetting
your Maevex device”, page 45

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Connecting your Maevex 6152 decoder
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
2.02.0
™
®
Menu buttons
Scroll buttons
Audio out
USB 2.0

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Maevex 6152 decoder (Back)
Description of supported connections
Connector Description
12V d.c. 5A power Connect the 12V d.c. 5A power supply included with your product to this
connector. While the 12V d.c. 5A power supply is connected to the
device and electrical socket, the power LED ( ) is active (not black).
For more information on LEDs, see “Maevex 6152 decoder, 6152
encoder, or 6122 encoder”, page 41.
HDMI OUT 1,
HDMI OUT 2,
HDMI OUT 3,
HDMI OUT 4
Connect digital monitors to these four HDMI out connectors. If your
digital monitor has a DVI connector, you need an HDMI to DVI-D adapter
to connect your monitor to this connector.
Note: To connect to this connector, you need a certified high-speed
HDMI cable. For 4Kp60, you need a premium certified high-speed HDMI
cable.
Audio out Optional – Connect your analog audio device to this connector.
LAN Connect a network cable to this connector.
Microphone in Currently not supported.
RS 232
HDMI OUT 1 HDMI OUT 2 HDMI OUT 3 HDMI OUT 4 LAN
12V 5A
HDMI OUT 1, HDMI OUT 2,
HDMI OUT 3, HDMI OUT 4
(monitors)
LAN
(network)
12V d.c. 5A power
RS-232
USB 3.0

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For information on installing your Matrox software, see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus
software”, page 48.
RS-232 Optional – To control a third-party device (such as a display) over
RS-232 through the Maevex 6152 decoder, connect the two devices
using a RS-232 serial cable. Use a straight through or null modem
RS-232 serial cable depending on your third-party device as well as the
origin of the RS-232 commands (via physical RS-232 controller, or a
direct RS-232 over IP application).
If you are controlling from a physical RS-232 controller device, connect
it to your Maevex encoder device using a straight through serial cable,
and in PowerStream Plus, set the
Relayed serial over IP option for your
encoder. You can do this through any Maevex encoder appliance
(Maevex 6100 Series encoder or the Maevex 5150 encoder).
If you are controlling directly from a RS-232 over IP application, set the
Direct serial over IP option in PowerStream Plus for your Maevex 6152
decoder device.
USB 2.0 Connect a USB storage device (such as a flash drive) to this connector.
This can be used for local storage of recorded streams, such as the
stream for failsafe. The file system supported is NTFS, and the file
formats supported are MP4, FMP4, JPG, and PNG.
USB 3.0 Connect a USB storage device (such as an external hard drive) to this
connector. This can be used for local storage of recorded streams, such
as the stream for failsafe. The file system supported is NTFS, and the file
formats supported are MP4, FMP4, JPG, and PNG.
Note: External hard drives must be connected to this connector, unless
they are externally powered.
Connector Description

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Menu buttons
The menu buttons enable you to display information about the device and the decoded content on
the screens.
View decoded content on full screen
To view decoded content on full screen:
1 Press the Menu () button on the device. The main menu displays on all the screens
with the
Select region for full-screen viewing and Device information options.
2 When on the Select region for full-screen viewing option select it by pressing the Enter
()
button. The monitor contour of the first monitor is highlighted.
3 Navigate among the monitors using the up and down arrow buttons.
4 Press the Enter button to select the highlighted monitor. The contour blinks three times
to show that the monitor is selected. You will then be taken to the panel selection mode.
5 Navigate to the desired panel whose content needs to be viewed in full screen using the
up and down arrow buttons.
Menu ( ) Press the first ( ) button to display the main menu on all the
screens.
The main menu options are Select region for full-screen
viewing
and Device information . The menu displays for about ten
(10) seconds and disappears if no other button is pressed within
this time. If the menu is already displayed on screen, pressing the
button again removes the menu from the screen. You can also
use the Menu button to go back to the main menu when a sub-
menu is displayed. When you are in a full-screen preview, you
can press the Menu button to exit the full-screen preview mode.
Note: If debug information is displayed on the screen, when
the first button is pressed, the debug information disappears
and is replaced by the menu on the screen.
Select region for full-screen viewing - Select the monitor
and sub-panel whose stream needs to be displayed on full
screen using the up or down arrow button.
Device information – Displays the device information on
each screen such as the product name, serial number, IP
address, device and monitor count, and more.
Enter ( ) Press the second ( ) button to select the function
highlighted on the menu.

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6 Select the panel by pressing the second button. The panel content is displayed on full
screen.
Scroll buttons
The () and () buttons enable you to scroll through the menu options. When you select some menu
options, you may have to make further choices (for example, a particular monitor, panel, or video).
The up and down buttons let you navigate towards your choice (forward or back; left or right; go to
the previous or next item).
Note: This is a temporary preview and not a permanent output configuration. The output
configuration set in PowerStream Plus is preserved.
UP ( ) Press the ( ) button to scroll up the list of menu options.
When an option requires you to make another selection for
performing the task, press the up button to navigate back (to
the left), towards the item of your choice.
DOWN ( ) Press the ( ) 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.

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Connecting your Maevex 6152 encoder
Connection overview
Maevex 6152 encoder (Front)
Note: 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™ 61 2 Encoder5
1234
RESET
2.0
®
LCD control
buttons
USB 2.0
Microphone
Headphone
Programmable
buttons