DIGI-44B Installation and Operation Guide Rev 140813 8001 Terrace Ave Suite 201 Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: 608-831-0880 Toll-Free: 866-462-8649 Fax: 608-831-1833
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions 2 Please completely read and verify you understand all instructions in this manual before operating this equipment. Keep these instructions in a safe, accessible place for future reference. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 2 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Package Contents.............................................................................................................................
DIGI-44B Installation Guide TCP/IP Connection ......................................................................................................................... 21 DIGI-44B Command Protocol ......................................................................................................... 21 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Matrix does not power on ......................
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Overview The Intelix DIGI-44B is a four input by four output HDBaseT HDMI matrix switcher. The Intelix DIGI-44B matrix improves the ease of installation compared to previous Intelix HDMI matrix switchers. The DIGI-44B has dual outputs on each output port, allowing the same signal to be routed to the HDMI connector and a remote destination with an HDBaseT receiver.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Front Panel 1 5 6 7 2 3 8 9 4 1 - IR Receiver – For use with the included IR remote. 2 - Input Buttons –Buttons labeled “1-2” and “3-4”. 3 - Preset Buttons (Top Row) –Buttons labeled “CLEAR” and “TAKE”. CLEAR – Used to cancel the current input selection. TAKE – Used to make the changes active. 4 - Power Switch –Switch to toggle the power to the matrix. 5 - Rack Ears – Optional rack ears for rack mounting the DIGI-44B in an equipment rack.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Rear Panel 1 1 6 2 7 3 4 5 8 9 10 1 - Emitter Ports – IR emitters to control HDMI sources in the rack. 2 - IR Receiver Ports – IR receiver ports to send IR signals to the remote HDBaseT receivers. 3 - Outputs: HDBaseT Lite extended output – 70m max 4 - Outputs: HDMI local output 5 - Inputs: HDMI local input 6 - RS232 Control – serial communication for third party control. 7 - Ethernet – web server and UDP control. 8 - EDID DIP switches - select the EDID management mode.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Installation Instructions Shelf Mounting Instructions The DIGI-44B comes with pre-installed feet and can be shelf mounted directly out of the box. Rack Mounting Instructions The DIGI-44B requires one rack unit (1 RU) of space. At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the DIGI-44B for proper side ventilation. Avoid mounting the DIGI-44B near a power amplifier or any other source of significant heat.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide EDID Management HDMI signals require communication between the Source and Display equipment. The Display provides information to the source on supported formats for video and audio. The information that is passed from display to source is referred to as EDID. The DIGI-44B includes common EDID’s for increased compatibility. The matrix also features an EDID copy mode that can be used when other EDID’s do not meet the installation requirements.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Front Panel and IR Remote Operation Basic Routing To set a single route using the front panel of the DIGI-44B: 1. Press the desired input button (source). 2. Press the desired output button (display). 3. Front panel will flash the New Input Number. 4. Press the “Take” button To set multiple routes using the front panel of the DIGI-44B: 1. Press the desired input button (source). 2. Press the desired output button(s) (display). You can choose any or all outputs. 3.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide IR Remote Operation The IR remote includes buttons for Next Input, Previous Input, and selection of a specific input. 1. Determine which output you wish to change. 2. On the determined output, select the desired input number. 3. On the determined output, cycle through the inputs by pressing the previous input or next input button.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide IP Address Assignment The DIGI-44B ships from the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.0.178. You can change this IP address to a different static IP address or to DHCP using the DIGI-44B Docklight configuration file, which can be found on the Intelix website. Static IP assignment via RS232 The Static IP address can be changed using RS232 1. Download Docklight and the DIGI-44B from the Intelix website. 2.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide 6. Turn the power to the DIGI-44B on – after 5 seconds, the DIGI-44B will send some lines of information you can see in the communications window. This confirms that you are communicating properly. 7. In the “Send Sequences” window, press the Set IP (Use Wildcards) button. 8. Type the desired IP address in 3 byte sequences, pressing the Enter key on your keyboard after each sequence. 9. Verify that the IP address changed in the communication window. .
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DIGI-44B Installation Guide 4. Confirm the Docklight communication settings (Docklight > Tools -> Project Settings) match the device. 9600/8/n/1 on the COM port named USB Serial Port (or COM 1 if using your computer’s serial port instead of the adapter. 5. Start Communication. 6. Turn the power to the DIGI-44B on – after 5 seconds, the DIGI-44B will send some lines of information you can see in the communications window. This confirms that you are communicating properly. 7.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Static IP assignment via TCP/IP The Static IP address can be changed using TCP/IP 1. Download Docklight and the DIGI-44B from the Intelix website. 2. Connect a network crossover cable (not included) between your computer and the DIGI-44B LAN Port. 3. Change the IP address of your computer to fit in the same subnet as the DIGI-44B current IP address. The unit’s default IP address is 192.168.0.178, so set your IP address to 192.168.0.177 for first time connection.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide 5. Select “Use the following IP address”, and then enter the IP address you would like your computer to become. Then select “OK” 6. Open the Docklight Configuration File 7. Confirm the Docklight communication settings (Docklight -> Tools -> Project Settings) match the DIGI-44B. *Note – add a colon and the number [23] after the IP address you enter to signify the communication port. . 8. Start Communication. 9.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide 10. In the “Send Sequences” window, press the Set IP (Use Wildcards) button. 11. Type the desired IP address in 3 byte sequences, pressing the Enter key on your keyboard after each sequence. 12. Verify that the IP address changed in the communication window. . *Note – it can take 5-10 seconds for the unit to report back the confirmed change. DHCP IP assignment via TCP/IP Setting the DIGI-44B to DHCP while connected via TCP/IP is not recommended.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Web Control Logging into the DIGI-44B via Web Browser. The DIGI-44B routing can be controlled through a standard web browser. 1. Open up Internet Explorer (Firefox, Chrome, and Safari crop the configuration options). 2. Type the IP Address of the matrix into the Web Browser’s address bar. The Login screen will load. (The unit leaves the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.0.178) 3. The Default password is “0000000000” (ten zeroes). 4. Press the LOGIN button.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Changing the Password to the Web Control 1. Log into the Web Control utility by using the instructions above. 2. Click the “Change Password” link at the bottom of the Web Control screen. The following screen will appear: 3. Type in the Old Password in the “Old Password” filed. 4. Type in the New Password in the “New Password” field. 5. Confirm the New Password in the “Confirm Password” field. 6. Click “OK”. 7.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide RS232 and TCP/IP Commands RS232 Connection The RS232 control port requires a standard straight-through serial cable for operation. The default settings for the RS232 port are: - 9600 baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit Parity = none TCP/IP Connection TCP/IP Settings: User defined IP address, port 23 (The unit leaves the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.0.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Output 3 Commands Function Select Input 1 Select Input 2 Select Input 3 Select Input 4 Select Input Up Select Input Down Command cir 5E cir 06 cir 05 cir 03 cir 48 cir 55 Response s30 s31 s32 s33 new route new route Output 4 Commands Function Select Input 1 Select Input 2 Select Input 3 Select Input 4 Select Input Up Select Input Down Command cir 18 cir 44 cir 0F cir 51
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Misc. Commands Function Set IP Mode - DHCP Set IP Mode - Static Command dhc sip www xxx yyy zzz Where: www = 1st octet xxx = 2nd octet yyy = 3rd octet zzz = 4th octet Each octet is separated by a . Response Ex: IP 192 168 001 114 “DHCP” ASCII string that includes the IP address set by the command.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Troubleshooting Matrix does not power on Verify power outlet is active. Verify continuity in power cable. Cannot view video Copy EDID from output to input. Verify twisted pair cable does not exceed 70 meters. Disable CEC in source and display devices. Cannot hear surround sound audio Copy EDID from output to input. Verify output can broadcast surround sound audio. Verify source device is configured to output surround sound audio.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide Technical Specifications DIGI-44B I/O Connections HDMI Inputs HDMI Outputs HDBaseT Outputs IR Input IR Output IR Extension Input 12V DC Power Control, Rear Panel Control, Front Panel DIP Switch Four (4) HDMI Type A Receptacle (1 per input) Four (4) HDMI Type A Receptacle (1 per output) Four (4) 8P8C port (Shielded RJ45) (1 per output) Four (4) 3.5 mm jack (TRS) (1 per input) Four (4) 3.5 mm jack (TS) (1 per output) One (1) 3.5 mm jack (TRS) One (1) 5.5 mm Outside Diameter, 2.
DIGI-44B Installation Guide DIGIB-EMT Signal Characteristics Wide-Band Infrared (IR) Physical Characteristics Material, Emitter Housing Dimensions, Emitter Housing Cable Length Cable Connector Shipping Weight 30 KHz to 56 KHz at 5V DC reference Deep red translucent plastic 6 mm x 9.5 mm x 15 mm (0.24 in. x 0.37 in. x 0.59 in.) 2 m (6.56 ft) 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mono (TS) plug 0.5 lbs. (0.
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