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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Network Communications Setup
To establish a serial communications link…
Using a null modem type serial cable, connect the serial port of a PC/laptop to the COM1 serial
port on the VN-MATRIX to be configured:
12V DC
REG
COM 1
COM 2
IN
OUT
PERIPH PC
OUT
DVI-I
IN
DVI-I
III
6A MAX
ES3401
DIGITAL
AUDIO
ES3401
VN-MATRIX
MAINS
SU
PPLY
PSU
CONFIG
PC
On the PC/laptop run a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal, with the following
comms settings:
Baud rate: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
NOTE: HyperTerminal is supplied with all Windows operating systems.