User Guide User guide

VN-MATRIX User Guide Section 1: Introduction
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Functional Overview
The VN-MATRIX can be configured to operate in one of two modes:
 As an encoder to encode a source and stream it across a network,
 As a decoder to decode a VN-MATRIX data stream from a network.
Therefore, any VN-MATRIX system will comprise at least two devices, one configured as an encoder
and the other as a decoder. However, multiple encoders and decoders can co-exist on the same
network.
On a given network any decoder has the ability to display the source provided by any encoder.
Encoder / Source Compatibility
As an encoder the VN-MATRIX is compatible with both digital (DVI) and analog (RGB) graphics
sources up to UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 24-bit color). See page 101 for a list of
standard supported sources.
The VN-MATRIX incorporates advanced image acquisition circuitry which can auto-detect a wide
range of source types without the need for any additional setup.
For specialist or non-standard source formats, user customizable source modes can be created using
the Web Interface. See page 66 for further details.
HINT
The VN-MATRIX provides Analog-to-Digital or Digital-to-Analog conversion via its monitor
connections. Therefore, it is possible to use a digital monitor with an analog source and vice versa.
Decoder / Display Capability
As a decoder the VN-MATRIX is compatible with both digital (DVI) and analog (RGB) graphics
sources up to UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 24-bit color)*. See page 102 for a list of
standard supported sources.
NOTE: By default, sources are displayed at their native resolution and format. Support for source
scaling existing within firmware v3.0 and above but must be enabled by a special license key.