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 3: System Configuration
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Input Mode
The default and recommended input mode for a VN-MATRIX encoder is auto. This mode provides full
detection of the applied source and automatic configuration of input parameters. It has the additional
advantage that if a different source is connected at any time, the VN-MATRIX will automatically re-
configure the input for the new source.
Auto mode will detect most standard video and graphic source formats. However, if the source input:
is a non-standard format,
is an RGsB (sync on green) or YPrPb source type,
has a poor quality signal,
has Macrovision
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copy protection
then VN-MATRIX may not auto-detect correctly. In these cases, to achieve reliable operation, some
fine-tuning may be necessary. A pre-defined or custom input mode can also be applied.
For further information, see ‘Advanced Source Setup’ on page 63.
EDID Options
Many modern computers and monitors are capable of using EDID (Extended Display Identification
Data). This allows a computer graphics card to be ‘aware’ of the capabilities of the display connected
to it. VN-MATRIX, when configured as an encoder, provides different options for handling EDID.
Identify Mode
As an aid to setting-up a VN-MATRIX encoder
in a large or complex system, use the Identify
function to display the device name on the
local monitor (if fitted).
Tick the Identify checkbox, then click the
update button. The device name will appear
on the local display (see example right).
NOTES
The name will only display if a valid
source is connected and has been
correctly detected by VN-MATRIX.
The name only displays on the local
display output. It does not appear as
part of the streamed source.
The Monitor EDID field shows the local monitor display
type. If no local monitor is connected or the monitor does
not support EDID, this will show No Device.
The Reported EDID field shows the EDID that VN-MATRIX
reports back to the source device. Transparent mode will
report the current or last connected monitor type.
Alternatively, choose one of the listed display types.