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 2: Installation & Basic Setup Procedures
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Setup and Connection Procedure
Setting up and connecting a VN-MATRIX system is best undertaken in three stages. Briefly these are:
Stage 1: Network Communications Setup
Configure the network settings for each device using a PC/laptop and serial data link,
ensuring that one device is configured as a controller. (See pages 32 to 34).
Stage 2: Connection
Connect each device to the network and connect its associated source or display equipment.
(See pages 35 to 40).
Stage 3: System Configuration
Using a PC/laptop connected to the same network to access the Web Interface (served by the
controller) configure each device to be an encoder (source) or decoder (display).
(See Section 3, page 41 onwards).
CAUTION: Do not proceed with connecting or configuring the VN-MATRIX for an existing network
until you are certain you know what you are doing – incorrect connection or configuration may cause
disruption to other network users.