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 Preface
I458GB issue 6 Page 5
Contents
SECTION 1:.......................................................................... 9
Introduction ..............................................................................................9
What is VN-MATRIX?.................................................................................................... 10
Firmware Version....................................................................................................................10
Extended Functionality ...........................................................................................................10
Functional Overview .................................................................................................... 11
Encoder / Source Compatibility..................................................................................................11
Decoder / Display Capability ...................................................................................................... 11
Control Capability .......................................................................................................................12
Source Control........................................................................................................................12
System Setup & Configuration ............................................................................................... 12
Integrated Web Management System.................................................................................... 12
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................12
Network Requirements............................................................................................................... 13
Example System Application ...................................................................................... 14
Data Transport Methods ............................................................................................................15
Multicast RTP .........................................................................................................................16
Unicast RTP............................................................................................................................17
Unicast TCP............................................................................................................................18
Front Panel Features.................................................................................................... 19
Indicators ................................................................................................................................19
Reset Button ...........................................................................................................................19
Rear Panel Features..................................................................................................... 20
Power Supply Input................................................................................................................. 20
Network Connectors ...............................................................................................................20
Keyboard Connectors.............................................................................................................20
Mouse Connectors..................................................................................................................20
Monitor Connectors ................................................................................................................20
Serial I/O Connectors .............................................................................................................20
Accessories .................................................................................................................. 21
Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................21
Optional Accessories..............................................................................................................21
SECTION 2:........................................................................ 23
Installation & Basic Setup Procedures ...................................................23
Choosing a Suitable Location..................................................................................... 24
Environmental Requirements..................................................................................................... 25
Orientation .............................................................................................................................. 25
Temperature ........................................................................................................................... 25
Ventilation ...............................................................................................................................25
Humidity & Water....................................................................................................................25
Rack-mount Requirements ........................................................................................................26
Mounting & Support................................................................................................................26
Ventilation ...............................................................................................................................26
Mains Supply .......................................................................................................................... 26
Mains Power Connection (via PSU) ............................................................................ 27
Supply Requirements (for PSU)................................................................................................. 27