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 3: System Configuration    VN-MATRIX User Guide 
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Configuring a VN-MATRIX as an Encoder (source) 
The following procedure assumes that a valid source is connected to the VN-MATRIX. 
For details on how to connect a source, see page 37 and 38. 
NOTE: This procedure provides a basic level of configuration which will be adequate for most 
systems. For additional ‘Advanced Setup’ options, see pages 62 to 74. 
HINT: You can change the default device Name to be 
more relevant to the source input (e.g. Camera1). 
NOTE: Device names can use letters and numbers, as 
well as the underscore and hyphen characters, but must 
not include spaces. 
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On the Device List page click the 
device that you want to configure. 
The Device page will then appear… 
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Click the create source button. 
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