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
 

Section 2: Installation & Basic Setup Procedures    VN-MATRIX User Guide 
Page 28    I458GB issue 6 
Mains Power Cord (for PSU) 
The mains PSU is equipped with a 3-pin (male) type mains connector which requires a power cord 
fitted with a corresponding 3-pin IEC320 (female) connector. 
Two power cords are supplied with the PSU, each having a different termination; you must use the 
lead appropriate for your country: 
In...  Use the...  Re-order Code 
USA and Canada 
cord fitted with the 3-pin 
American-style ‘Edison’ plug. 
CA4291 
UK, Europe and all 
other countries 
unterminated cord and fit a 
suitable plug as described on
page 29. 
CA429 
WARNING: Do not allow anything to rest on the mains power cord. 
Power-up Procedure 
You must always ensure that the VN-MATRIX is powered-up at the same time as the source 
computer or slightly before. 
Powering the VN-MATRIX after the source computer may result in the source computer not correctly 
detecting the mouse, keyboard and/or monitor. 










