ENGLISH Matrox® Avio™ Series Avio F125 • Avio F120 User Guide 20158-301-0220 2014.05.
Contents About this user guide ..............................................................................................4 Using this guide ........................................................................................................................................4 More information ....................................................................................................................................4 Overview .....................................................................
Configuring your Avio product ............................................................................. 23 Accessing the OSD menus .....................................................................................................................23 OSD main menu ....................................................................................................................................23 Information ................................................................................................
About this user guide Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using your Matrox hardware. Using this guide This guide assumes you’re familiar with basic functions like click, right-click and double-click, and that you’re familiar with the basics of the operating system you’re using. Also, we use the following conventions: Bold for headings and for references to text that appears on-screen. Italics for file names, paths, publication titles, and new terms.
Overview Thank you for purchasing a Matrox Avio product. Avio Series products are KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) extenders that consist of a transmitter and receiver unit pair connected by a fiber optic cable. These units allow you to operate a computer up to four (4) kilometers away. These products separate your monitors, keyboard, mouse, audio, and USB devices from your computer.
Avio F125/F120 receiver unit – Avio unit, multi-mode transceiver, 1 power supply. Note: 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. Hardware required (sold separately) LC-LC optical cable - multi-mode (62.
How it works Matrox Avio consists of a transmitter unit and a receiver unit connected by a fiber optic cable. The transmitter unit connects to the computer using a USB cable and two (2) male-to-male PS/2 cables (one for the keyboard and one for the mouse). The receiver unit connects to your transmitter unit through a duplex LC-LC fiber optic cable. You can connect peripheral devices (such as a keyboard, a mouse, and monitors) to either or both your transmitter and your receiver.
8 Remote – Connections to the receiver unit to control the host system. Similar to the local connection, you can connect these remote devices: keyboard, mouse, monitors, sound, and USB HID devices.
Connecting your Avio F125 unit Before you begin Make sure you have a Duplex LC-LC fiber optic cable. Monitors connected to the connectors labeled on the transmitter and receiver units use the same display and monitor settings. This also applies to monitors connected to connectors labeled . Your Avio units provide the link between your host system and your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Avio F125 Transmitter – Back PS/2 mouse (host) Line-in (host) DVI-D SL/DL * (host) Dedicated USB links (host) Line-out (host) PS/2 keyboard (host) DVI-D SL (host) VGA+DVI SL/DL * (local) SFP+ 12V DC VGA+DVI SL power input (local) Main USB (host) Avio F125 Receiver – Front PS/2 mouse (remote) USB HID (remote) USB 2.
Avio F125 Receiver – Back VGA+DVI SL/DL * (remote) Debug SFP+ VGA+DVI SL 12V DC (remote) power input RX Connector TX Connector descriptions Description Required host connection 12V DC power input 9 9 Connect the 12V DC power supply included with your product to this connector. While the 12V DC power supply is connected to the unit and electrical socket, the power LED ( ) is active (green).
RX TX Connector Description Required host connection DVI-D SL* 9 Headphones 9 9 Connect your headphones to this connector. This connector supports a 3.5 mm stereo jack. While headphones are connected, the line-out connector remains enabled. Line-in Line-in 9 9 Connect the line-out connector of your computer (host) or of another audio device (local or remote) to this connector. This connector supports a 3.5 mm stereo jack.
RX TX Connector Description Required host connection SFP+ 9 9 Use a Duplex LC-LC fiber optic cable to connect your Avio transmitter and receiver units to each other. While a fiber optic cable is connected to the unit and your unit is plugged in, the optical connection LED ( ) is active (green). USB 2.0 9 9 Connect your USB devices to this connector. Note: Your Avio unit only supports up to USB 2.0 connectors.
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: Power and status Green Flashing Green/Orange Red No LED (black) Unit is operational. Firmware mismatch *. Error detected. No power. * For more information on how to update your firmware, see “Settings”, page 27. Green Optical connection Optical connection active.
Connecting your Avio F120 unit Before you begin Make sure you have a Duplex LC-LC fiber optic cable. Monitors connected to the connectors labeled on the transmitter and receiver units use the same display and monitor settings. This also applies to monitors connected to connectors labeled . Your Avio units provide the link between your host system and your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Avio F120 Transmitter – Back PS/2 mouse (host) Line-in (host) Line-out (host) Dedicated USB links (host) PS/2 keyboard (host) DVI-D SL/DL * (host) DVI-D SL (host) VGA+DVI SL/DL * (local) SFP+ 12V DC VGA+DVI SL power input (local) Main USB (host) Avio F120 Receiver – Front PS/2 keyboard (remote) USB HID (remote) 16 Matrox Avio Series – User Guide PS/2 mouse (remote) Line-in (remote) Microphone (remote) Headphones Line-out (remote) (remote)
Avio F120 Receiver – Back VGA+DVI SL/DL * (remote) Debug SFP+ VGA+DVI SL 12V DC (remote) power input RX Connector TX Connector descriptions Description Required host connection 12V DC power input 9 9 Connect the 12V DC power supply included with your product to this connector. While the 12V DC power supply is connected to the unit and electrical socket, the power LED ( ) is active (green).
RX TX Connector Description Required host connection DVI-D SL* 9 Headphones 9 9 Connect your headphones to this connector. This connector supports a 3.5 mm stereo jack. While headphones are connected, the line-out connector remains enabled. Line-in Line-in 9 9 Connect the line-out connector of your computer (host) or of another audio device (local or remote) to this connector. This connector supports a 3.5 mm stereo jack.
RX TX Connector Description Required host connection SFP+ 9 9 Use a Duplex LC-LC fiber optic cable to connect your Avio transmitter and receiver units to each other.While a fiber optic cable is connected to the unit and your unit is plugged in, the optical connection LED ( ) is active (green). USB 2.0 9 Connect your USB devices to this connector. Note: Your Avio unit only supports up to USB 2.0 connectors. Main USB 9 This USB connector is reserved for Matrox technical support use only.
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: Power and status Green Flashing Green/Orange Red No LED (black) Unit is operational. Firmware mismatch *. Error detected. No power. * For more information on how to update your firmware, see “Settings”, page 27. Green Optical connection Optical connection active.
Validating your Avio setup Here are some areas you should check to make sure your Avio is properly set up. Before you begin, make sure the power LED ( ) on your Avio units is active (green). Keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse on your Avio units must support the same connector type as the connection of your transmitter unit to your host system (PS/2 or USB).
HDCP support with Matrox Avio F125 Matrox Avio F125 units support HDCP (High-Definition Copy Protection) for the playback of copyprotected content. By default, HDCP support is disabled. To enable this feature on Avio F125 units, open the OSD and Settings menu and make sure Disable HDCP is cleared. Note: For a firmware package supporting this feature, contact your Matrox sales representative or Matrox Technical Support.
Configuring your Avio product This section describes the Avio OSD (On-Screen Display) menu, options, and controls. With the OSD menu, you can configure and view information on your units. Accessing the OSD menus To view the OSD menu, press the Menu button ( ) on your Avio unit. The menu appears on the screen of the monitors connected to your unit. To navigate through the menu or to select the value of a control, use the Up ( ) and Down ( ) buttons on your unit.
Information This menu allows you to view the following: Connection status of your optical link, the resolution, and the frequency used by your monitor connectors. It also lists if monitors are connected to your transmitter and receiver units. Information on your optical transceiver such as model, part number, serial number, laser wavelength, temperature, and electrical data. Temperature of the main controller of your Avio unit.
EDID management This menu allows to select which EDID settings are provided to your host system by your transmitter and receiver units. Your Avio product supports two (2) EDID modes: Active – Uses the EDID settings of the monitor on the connector. While using this mode, the EDID settings of the monitor connected to your receiver unit are used first.
Volume This menu allows you to set the volume for the audio output connectors on your unit. You can also mute all audio connectors on your unit. Menu options 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.
Settings This menu allows you to view the following: Disable the OSD buttons on one or both of your units. If you disable the OSD buttons, you can access the OSD menu by quickly pressing [Reset] with the tip of a paperclip. Avio F125 only – Disable HDCP. For more information on HDCP support, see “HDCP support with Matrox Avio F125”. Reset all options and settings of your units. Restart your units.
Status bar The OSD menu status bar provides information on your Avio products. Dual-link indicator Unit status indicators Monitor indicator The dual-link indicator ( connector of your units. ) appears when using a dual-link resolution on the first The unit status indicators ( ) provide information on your transmitter, your receiver, and their connection status. The unit icon indicates if the firmware package is correct ( ) or incorrect ( ).
Product information Specifications Avio F125/F120 Monitors supported Supported resolutions Transmitter Receiver 2 single-link or 1 dual-link 2 single-link or 1 dual-link All single-link DVI and dual-link DVI resolutions Video input connectors 2× DVI-D — Video output connectors 2× DVI-I 2× DVI-I Dimensions 21.59 cm × 4.19 cm × 13.56 cm / 8.5" × 1.65" × 5.
Power consumption and supply voltage Avio F125/F120 unit Power requirements Power connector 12V DC, maximum 2.5 A (2.
The display resolutions and refresh rates available depend on your graphics hardware, display driver, software monitor settings, and monitor. For information on the capabilities of your monitor, see your monitor documentation. Your transmitter and receiver units use the same multi-display configuration and monitor settings (such as display resolution and refresh rate).
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Appendix 1 – Connection overview Matrox Avio F125 Host connections Optional local connections 6 Local connections on your transmitter unit are optional and are similar to the ones supported on your receiver unit. DVI-D Connection setup 1 Connect your monitors to your units. 2 Connect your keyboard and mouse to your units. 3 Connect your fiber optic cable. 4 Connect the USB cable to your host system and your transmitter unit (main USB connection).
Optional local connections Matrox Avio F120 Host connections 6 Local connections on your transmitter unit are optional and are similar to the ones supported on your receiver unit. DVI-D Connection setup 1 Connect your monitors to your units. 2 Connect your keyboard and mouse to your units. 3 Connect your fiber optic cable. 4 Connect the USB cable to your host system and your transmitter unit (main USB connection). Front Note: Your Avio unit only supports up to USB 2.0 connectors.
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 mount 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. To install your mounting shelf, fasten it to the rack as per your rack’s instructions. Head screws compatible with most rack mounts are provided.
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. Don’t stack anything directly over the unit. Make sure the cables connected to your unit are properly secured and that no tension is applied to them. Make sure the ambient temperature doesn’t exceed the maximum recommended temperatures. For more information, see “Environmental”, page 29.
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USA 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.
EUROPE (English) European user’s information – Declaration of Conformity Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices comply with EC Directive 2004/108/EC for a Class A digital device. They have been tested and found to comply with EN55022/CISPR22 and EN55024/CISPR24. In a domestic environment these products may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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