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
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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.