Guide to connect iMatrix C604 and iShare X400

INTRODUCTION

This guide explains how to connect and configure the Infobit iMatrix C604 and iShare X400 devices. The system supports passthrough of USB devices such as videobar cameras, webcams, microphones, or speakerphones to USB C, USB B Host 1, and USB B Host 2 ports on the iShare X400. This enables users to easily utilize wireless BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) functionality.

CONNECTION

Follow these steps to establish the hardware connections:

1. Connect the HDMI OUT port from the iShare X400 to the HDMI INPUT port of the iMatrix C604.
2. Connect a USB cable from the iShare X400 to one of the USB B Host ports on the iMatrix C604.
3. Connect USB videobar cameras, webcams, microphones, or speakerphones to the USB A ports on the iMatrix C604.

Hardware Connection Diagram

A diagram illustrates the hardware connections between the Infobit iShare X400 and iMatrix C604. The iShare X400 is shown with input from a Laptop/PC via USB-C and outputting to the iMatrix C604 via HDMI OUT and USB B Host. The iMatrix C604 is depicted with connections to two displays (Display 1, Display 2) via HDMI OUT. It also shows connections for various peripherals to its USB A ports, including Ethernet, Dante, KVM, a PIR Sensor, Microphones, an Amplifier, and Speakers. The iMatrix C604 is labeled with power input (AC 100-240V 50/60Hz) and network connectivity ports. Labels on the iMatrix C604 include: Security Network, USB-C IN1, HDMI IN2, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, Dante, RS232, USB HOST1, USB HOST2, USB DEVICE, OUT1, OUT, RELAY1, RELAY2, LINE IN, LINE OUT1, LINE OUT2, Mic, Audio, Speaker. Peripherals shown connected to the iMatrix C604 are: Laptop, PC, iShare X400, Display 1, Display 2, Dante 4K, KVM, Videobar (icam V880), PIR Sensor, Microphones, Amplifier, Speaker.

STEP 1: SETUP USB ROUTING

Configure the USB routing settings on the iMatrix C604:

1. View the IP address displayed on the front panel LCD screen of the iMatrix C604.
2. Access the iMatrix C604 Web GUI using the displayed IP address. The default login credentials are username: 'admin' and password: 'admin'.
3. Navigate to the USB Routing section and select the appropriate USB host port configuration.

iMatrix C604 Web GUI - USB Routing: A screenshot shows the iMatrix C604's web interface for managing USB connections. Under the 'Matrix Control' > 'USB Routing' menu, users can select which USB host port (e.g., USB-B Port1, USB-C 1, USB-B Port2) is active for device connections. The interface includes an option to 'Save As Preset' for storing configurations.

STEP 2: SETUP USB AUDIO ROUTING

Configure the audio routing settings. This step may be skipped if only a USB videobar is being used.

iMatrix C604 Web GUI - Audio Routing: A detailed matrix diagram from the iMatrix C604's web interface illustrates audio routing options. It displays multiple input sources, including Microphone inputs (MIC IN 1, MIC IN 2), Line inputs (LINE IN), Dante channels (DANTE 1-4), and USB input (USB IN). These inputs can be routed to various output destinations such as Line outputs (LINE OUT 1, LINE OUT 2), Dante outputs (DANTE 1-4), and USB output (USB OUT). Each routing path offers granular control over parameters like GAIN, DUCK, HPF (High-Pass Filter), EQ (Equalizer), LPF (Low-Pass Filter), VOL (Volume), and LIMIT (Limiter), allowing for sophisticated audio processing and management.

STEP 3: SELECT USB AUDIO IN ISHARE X400

Configure the USB audio settings within the iShare X400:

1. Log in to the iShare X400 Web GUI.
2. Navigate to the 'Display & Audio' section and select 'USB-Audio'.
3. Configure the settings for both speaker and microphone. Users can select connected devices (e.g., 'iCam VB80') and adjust their respective output levels and volumes. The interface provides 'Detect speakers' and 'Detect microphone' buttons to verify device recognition.

STEP 4: SELECT USB AUDIO OUTPUT OF ISHARE X400

Configure the audio output settings on the iShare X400:

1. In the iShare X400 Web GUI, navigate to 'Display & Audio' and select 'Audio output'.
2. Choose 'Usb' as the desired audio output method. Other options include 'Jack' and 'HDMI'.