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 1: Introduction 
I458GB issue 6    Page 13 
Network Requirements 
VN-MATRIX uses highly efficient compression algorithms to minimize the amount of data needed to 
be transported across the network. 
It is, however, crucial to the effective operation of VN-MATRIX that sufficient data throughput can be 
achieved, especially where multiple sources are being encoded. 
The efficiency of a network will be directly affected by the speed and configuration of each element 
within its infrastructure, e.g. switchers and routers. VN-MATRIX will achieve optimum transmission 
results over a dedicated 1Gbps network (Gigabit Ethernet). 
For more general information on networks and network performance, please refer to Appendix B on 
page 128. 










