User Guide User guide
Table Of Contents
- What is VN-MATRIX?
 - Functional Overview
 - Example System Application
 - Front Panel Features
 - Rear Panel Features
 - Accessories
 - Choosing a Suitable Location
 - Mains Power Connection (via PSU)
 - Mains Power Cord (for PSU)
 - Setup and Connection Procedure
 - The VN-MATRIX Web Interface
 - Configuring a VN-MATRIX as an Encoder (source)
 - Configuring a VN-MATRIX as a Decoder (display)
 - Troubleshooting
 - Encoder Set Up
 - Decoder Set Up
 - System Set Up
 - Overview
 - Setting-up a Serial Data Stream
 - Setting-up a Serial Passthrough Group
 - Setting-up a Remote Control Group
 - Serial / Telnet Commands
 - Overview
 - VN-MATRIX Hardware
 - Serial Interface – Quick Reference
 - Telnet Interface – Quick Reference
 - Web Interface – Quick Reference
 - Network Characteristics
 

VN-MATRIX User Guide    Section 7: Technical Data 
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Network (I and II) 
Function: Two separate network ports (labeled as I and II). Port I is used for 
primary network connectivity (for data transport and configuration). 
Port II is reserved for future expansion. 
Connector Type: Shielded RJ-45 Socket. 
Pin-out Details:  
Pin Function  Pin Function 
1  TX_D1+ (TX+)  5  BI_D3– 
2  TX_D1– (TX–)  6  RX_D2– (RX–) 
3  RX_D2+ (RX+)  7  BI_D4+ 
4 BI_D3+  8 BI_D4– 
Mating Connector: Shielded RJ-45 Plug. 
Recommended Cable: CAT 5E or CAT 6 Shielded twisted pair (STP). 
Max. Cable Length: 100 metres (330 feet). 
Comms Standard: 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) 
Ethernet (MAC) 
Address:
Each address is unique and in the format 00:E0:AA:10:xx:yy 
where yy is in the range 00 – FF and the same on both ports and 
xx:is a hex value in the range 00 – 0A for port I 
and 10 – 1B for port II. 
For example:  Port I: 00:E0:AA:10:00:18 
 Port II: 00:E0:AA:10:10:18 
IP Address: Factory-set default is: 
 Port I: 192.168.0.1. 
 Port II: 192.168.1.12 (reserved for future use). 
Both are user-definable via the serial interface. 
Optional DHCP mode. 










