Matrox maevex series User manual

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ENGLISH
User Guide
20245-301-0200
2018.09.04
Matrox
™
Maevex
™
Series
6150 Encoder • 6120 Encoder • 6100 Encoder •
5150 Encoder • 5150 Decoder

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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 ............................................ 5
If your product includes laser-based technology ...................................................................................6
If your product includes a battery ........................................................................................................... 6
Repair ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview ................................................................................................................. 7
Hardware supplied ...................................................................................................................................7
Software available ....................................................................................................................................7
Hardware required (sold separately) ......................................................................................................7
Optional hardware (sold separately) ......................................................................................................8
Matrox rack mount kit ............................................................................................................................8
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 control buttons .............................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting your Maevex 6120 encoder .............................................................. 17
Connection overview ............................................................................................................................. 17
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................19
Programmable buttons .......................................................................................................................... 21
LCD control buttons .............................................................................................................................. 21
Installing and connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder ....................................... 22
Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................22
Step-by-step installation ........................................................................................................................22
Installing multiple cards ........................................................................................................................ 23
Connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder ...............................................................................................24

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Description of supported connections .................................................................................................24
Connecting your Maevex 5150 decoder ............................................................. 25
Connection overview ............................................................................................................................. 25
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................26
Daisy chaining your Maevex 5150 decoders .........................................................................................27
Connecting your Maevex 5150 encoder .............................................................. 28
Connection overview ............................................................................................................................. 28
Description of supported connections .................................................................................................29
Validating your Maevex setup .............................................................................. 31
Description of LEDs ..............................................................................................................................31
Validating network discovery ................................................................................................................ 33
Rebooting or resetting your Maevex device ....................................................... 34
When to reboot or reset your device ...................................................................................................34
Software reboot (PowerStream Plus) .................................................................................................... 34
Hardware reboot or configuration reset ...............................................................................................35
Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software .................................................... 37
Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................37
Obtaining Matrox PowerStream Plus software .................................................................................... 37
Installing your software .........................................................................................................................37
Accessing Matrox PowerStream Plus software .....................................................................................38
Additional resources ..............................................................................................................................38
More information ..................................................................................................................................38
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 39
What to do if you have a problem .........................................................................................................39
Common problems and solutions ........................................................................................................ 39
Product information .............................................................................................. 41
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 41
External power supply ...........................................................................................................................49
Environmental .......................................................................................................................................49
Supported standards ..............................................................................................................................50
Notes and limitations ............................................................................................................................50
Appendix A – Firewall requirements .................................................................... 51
PowerStream Plus software ...................................................................................................................51

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Firmware updater ..................................................................................................................................51
Maevex devices ....................................................................................................................................... 52
Accessing your Windows Firewall settings ...........................................................................................53
Adding rules to your Windows Firewall settings .................................................................................53
Appendix B – Providing adequate airflow to your Maevex device .................... 55
Appendix C – Installing your Matrox secure cable solution ............................... 56
Customer support ................................................................................................. 58
Matrox Web ............................................................................................................................................58
Technical support .................................................................................................................................. 58
Firmware package ..................................................................................................................................58
View your warranty information .......................................................................................................... 58
View the third party software notices ................................................................................................... 59
Register your Matrox product ...............................................................................................................59

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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 6150 Encoder – Encoder device, 1 power supply.
 Maevex 6120 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® 2016, Windows® 10 (64-bit), Windows® 7, and
Windows® Server® 2008 R2.
Hardware required (sold separately)
Maevex 6150 Encoder or 6120 Encoder –
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable
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
* 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 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 6150 Encoder or 6120 Encoder –
 Network cable (CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7)
 Shielded HDMI cable or certified high-speed HDMI cable (Encoder device to monitor)
 Analog audio cable
 DVI to HDMI adapter
 DisplayPort™ to DVI adapter
 HDMI to DVI adapter
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
 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.

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Installation overview
To install your Matrox product:
1 Install your Maevex 6100 encoder – see “Installing and connecting your Maevex 6100
encoder”, page 22.
2 Connect your product –
 Maevex 6150 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6150 encoder”, page 12.
 Maevex 6120 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6120 encoder”, page 17.
 Maevex 6100 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 6100 encoder”, page 24.
 Maevex 5150 Encoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 5150 encoder”, page 28.
 Maevex 5150 Decoder – see “Connecting your Maevex 5150 decoder”, page 25.
3 Validate your setup – see “Validating your Maevex setup”, page 31.
4 Install the software – see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 37. For
more information on PowerStream Plus software, see the Matrox PowerStream Plus 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.
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.

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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.
A Matrox Maevex environment can be made up of the following elements connected to a network:
Source A video source connected to the input of an encoder. A
controller system can be used as a source.
Maevex 6150 encoder An encoder appliance that supports four (4) inputs and can
generate multiple streams and recordings. An encoder can
stream to one or more decoders.
Maevex 6120 encoder An encoder appliance that supports two (2) inputs and can
generate multiple streams and recordings. An encoder can
stream to one or more decoders.
Controller system
(PowerStream Plus
software)
Source
Maevex 6100
encoder
Maevex 5150
decoder
Recording
location
Maevex 5150
encoder
Maevex 6150
encoder
Maevex 6120
encoder

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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
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 34.
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 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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Connecting your Maevex 6150 encoder
Connection overview
Maevex 6150 encoder (Front)
Note: 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.
LCD control
buttons
USB 2.0
Microphone
Headphone
Programmable
buttons

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Maevex 6150 encoder (Back)
12V DC power
LAN1
(network)
HDMI Out
(monitor)
RS232
(RS232 device)
HDMI In
(source)
USB 3.0
(external
storage)
Line In
(source)
DisplayPort
(console display)
LAN2
(network)

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Description of supported connections
Connector Description
12V DC power Connect the 12V DC power supply included with your product to this
connector. While the 12V DC power supply is connected to the device
and electrical socket, the power LED ( ) is active (not black).
For more information on LEDs, see “Description of LEDs”, page 31.
DisplayPort Optional – Connect a DisplayPort monitor to this connector to use as a
console display. You can use a console display to preview your video
sources.
If your monitor has an HDMI connector, you need a DisplayPort to HDMI
adapter to connect your monitor to this connector.
If your monitor has a DVI connector, you need a DisplayPort to DVI-D
adapter to connect your monitor to this connector.
Headphone Optional – Connect your headphones to this connector.
HDMI In Connect your video source to this connector.
If your video source doesn’t support HDMI output, use an HDMI adapter
to connect it to your encoder.
If your video source has a DVI connector, use the DVI to HDMI adapter
included with your Maevex product to connect it to your encoder.
Note: To connect to this connector, you need a shielded HDMI cable.
HDMI Out Connect a digital monitor to this connector. 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 shielded HDMI cable.
LAN1 Connect a network cable to this connector. This connector is used for
controlling and streaming.
LAN2 If you’re using multiple subnets, connect a network cable to this
connector. This connector is used for secondary streaming.
Note: To obtain the MAC address of LAN2, increment the MAC address
of LAN1 by 1. To obtain the MAC address of 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.
Microphone Optional – Connect your microphone to this connector.

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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 31). After you validate your setup, install your
Matrox software (see “Installing Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 37).
RS232 Optional – To control an RS232 device (such as a monitor) on one of
your decoders with an RS232 controller connected to an encoder or
with an 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.
If your encoder is set to use the Relayed serial over IP feature in
PowerStream Plus, use a straight through serial cable to connect
your RS232 device to your encoder.
If your encoder is set to use the Direct serial over IP feature in
PowerStream Plus, use the opposite of the serial cable required by
your RS232 device. (For example, if your RS232 device requires a
null modem cable, use a straight through cable instead.)
Decoder – Connect one end of your RS232 serial cable to the
connector on your decoder. Connect the other end of the serial cable
to your RS232 device. For this connection, use the serial cable (null
modem or straight through) required by your 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.
USB 2.0 Connect a USB device (such as a flash drive) to this connector.
USB 3.0 Connect a USB device (such as an external hard drive) to this connector.
Note: External hard drives must be connected to this connector.
Connector Description

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Programmable buttons
You can assign a button (labeled 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) to a module ( HDMI input, Streams , or Recordings ) in your
PowerStream Plus software.
For more information on assigning a button and enabling modules, see the Matrox PowerStream Plus
user guide.
LCD control buttons
The () and () buttons enable you to access the LCD display and scroll through a list of messages.
Accessing the LCD display
Message list
The LCD lists information on your Maevex device (such as the name, firmware version, device
temperature, and IP address).
LED color Description
No LED (black) Button isn’t assigned.
OR
Button is assigned, but no PowerStream Plus module is set to
Enable . In PowerStream Plus, make sure all the modules
assigned to a button are set to
Enable .
Blue (solid) Button is assigned, and all PowerStream Plus modules are set
to
Enable .
Blue (blinking) Button is assigned, but some of the modules are set to
Enable
and some are set to
Disable . To synchronize your modules,
press the button that’s blinking.
UP ( ) Press the ( ) button to scroll up the list of messages.
DOWN ( ) Press the ( ) button to scroll down the list of messages.
UP ()+ DOWN ( ) Press the ( ) and ( ) buttons at the same time to scroll a
message horizontally.

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Validating network discovery
Maevex devices are initially assigned their IP addresses through DHCP (Dynamic Host Control
Protocol). After connecting your devices, we recommend verifying that all of your devices are
discovered by the network.
Windows 10/7 – To make sure all of your devices are discovered by the network:
 Windows 10 – Click Start Æ File Explorer Æ Network . Under Other Devices , make sure
all the Maevex devices connected are listed.
 Windows 7 – Click Start Æ Acessories Æ Windows Explorer Æ Network . Under Other
Devices
, make sure all the Maevex devices connected are listed.
If prompted to enable network discovery and file sharing on your network when validating network
discovery, enable these two features by clicking on the prompt at the top of your 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 37).

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Rebooting or resetting your Maevex
device
This section describes how to reboot or perform a configuration reset of your Maevex device.
When to reboot or reset your device
Software reboot (PowerStream Plus)
From the PowerStream Plus main interface, click the Reboot button to
reboot your device.
For more information on PowerStream Plus software, see your
PowerStream Plus user guide.
What to do... When to do it... What the result is...
Software reboot
(PowerStream Plus)
Your Maevex device has
encountered an error (red device
tile).
Keeps all of your device settings,
including the IP configuration and
password.
Hardware reboot
Your Maevex device is listed as
unresponsive (yellow device tile).
PowerStream Plus software is
unresponsive, and you can’t
perform a PowerStream Plus
software reboot.
Keeps all of your device settings,
including the IP configuration and
password.
Configuration reset
Your Maevex device is still listed as
unresponsive (yellow device tile)
after a hardware reboot.
You’re adding a device to a Maevex
environment.
Resets all of your device settings,
including the IP configuration and
password.

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Hardware reboot or configuration reset
Maevex 6150 encoder or 6120 encoder
 Hardware reboot – Press and hold the Reset button on your device with the tip of a
paper clip for
less than 2 seconds (until the LED turns slow blinking green) to reboot your
device.
 Configuration reset – Press and hold the Reset button on your device with the tip of a
paper clip for
5 seconds (until the LED turns fast blinking green) to reboot your device
and restore the default settings.
Maevex 6100 encoder
 Hardware reboot – Quickly press the button to reboot your device.
 Configuration reset – Press and hold the button for 4-5 seconds (until the LED turns fast
blinking green
*
) 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.

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Installing Matrox PowerStream
Plus software
Matrox PowerStream software enables you to remotely control, manage, and
configure your Maevex devices from a controller system in your Maevex
environment.
This section describes how to install Matrox PowerStream software for
Windows® Server® 2016 ,
Windows® 10 (64-bit) , Windows® 7 , and Windows® Server® 2008 R2 .
Before you begin
 You may need administrator rights to install or uninstall certain software. For more
information, see Windows documentation or contact your system administrator.
 Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2008 R2 – Make sure the SSDP Discovery
service, network discovery, and file sharing options are enabled. For more information,
see page 39.
 Make sure you’re using a DHCP server. To assign an initial IP address to your devices, a
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is required.
Obtaining Matrox PowerStream Plus software
Matrox makes the latest PowerStream software available on the Matrox web site
(www.matrox.com/maevexsw).
Installing your software
To install the software for your Maevex product, run the installation program for your software
package. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Accessing Matrox PowerStream Plus software
Windows 10/7 – To access the main interface of PowerStream Plus:
 Windows 10 – Click Start Æ All apps * Æ Matrox PowerStream Plus * Æ Matrox
PowerStream Plus
. (* Depending on your configuration of Windows, this part may not
be necessary.)
 Windows 7 – Click Start Æ All Programs (or Programs ) Æ Matrox PowerStream Plus *
Æ Matrox PowerStream Plus . (* Depending on your version and configuration of
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.
 PowerStream Plus RESTful API – Interface with your Matrox Maevex 6100 Series
devices using a web service.
To obtain the Matrox Powerstream Plus API, contact your Matrox representative.
More information
For information on how to use and configure PowerStream Plus software, see the Matrox
PowerStream Plus User Guide.

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Troubleshooting
What to do if you have a problem
If you experience problems with your Matrox product:
 Make sure your Matrox device is properly installed, you’re using the correct connectors,
and that all connectors are properly fastened.
 Make sure you have administrator rights on the system you want to use. For more
information, see Windows documentation.
 For more information on problems related to Matrox PowerStream Plus software, see the
Matrox PowerStream Plus User Guide.
If your problem persists, contact Matrox. For more information, see “Customer support”, page 58.
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
1
Cause Your Matrox product may not be properly installed or connected.
1
Solution Verify the connection and status LEDs on your Matrox product (see “Validating your Maevex
setup”, page 23). Also, make sure your Matrox product is properly installed or connected, and
that all connectors are properly fastened.
2
Cause Windows Server 2016/2008 R2 only – The Windows SSDP Discovery service may be disabled
on your system.
1
Solution Make sure the SSDP Discovery service is enabled on your system.
3
Cause Network discovery and file sharing may not be enabled on your system.
1
Solution Enable network discovery and file sharing on your system.