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
 

Contents VN-MATRIX User Guide 
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Mains Power Cord (for PSU)........................................................................................ 28 
Power-up Procedure............................................................................................................... 28 
Fitting a Mains Plug....................................................................................................................29 
Wiring Details.......................................................................................................................... 29 
External Supply Protection......................................................................................................... 30 
Fused Plugs (UK-style)........................................................................................................... 30 
Unfused Plugs or Hard-wired .................................................................................................30 
Setup and Connection Procedure............................................................................... 31 
Network Communications Setup................................................................................................ 32 
Connections ............................................................................................................................... 35 
Supplied Cables......................................................................................................................35 
Network Connection ............................................................................................................... 36 
Connecting a Digital Source ................................................................................................... 37 
Connecting an Analog Source................................................................................................ 38 
Connecting a Digital Display................................................................................................... 39 
Connecting an Analog Display ............................................................................................... 40 
SECTION 3:........................................................................ 41 
System Configuration.............................................................................41 
The VN-MATRIX Web Interface.................................................................................... 42 
Accessing the Web Interface .....................................................................................................43 
The Device List Page .................................................................................................................44 
On-line Help............................................................................................................................45 
Interface Timeout & Logging Out............................................................................................ 45 
Update Button and Save Tab .................................................................................................45 
Configuring a VN-MATRIX as an Encoder (source) .................................................. 46 
Additional Setup for Audio..........................................................................................................48 
Additional Information for Encoder Setup .................................................................................. 48 
Input Mode..............................................................................................................................49 
EDID Options..........................................................................................................................49 
Identify Mode .......................................................................................................................... 49 
Device Mode........................................................................................................................... 50 
Audio Status ........................................................................................................................... 50 
Advanced Setup Options........................................................................................................ 50 
Configuring a VN-MATRIX as a Decoder (display) .................................................... 51 
Additional Information for Decoder Setup .................................................................................. 54 
Identify Mode .......................................................................................................................... 54 
No Data Splash Mode ............................................................................................................54 
Device Mode........................................................................................................................... 54 
Advanced Setup Options........................................................................................................ 55 
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 56 
Display Checkup ........................................................................................................................57 
Source Checkup.........................................................................................................................58 
System Checkup ........................................................................................................................59 
Controller Checkup.....................................................................................................................60 
SECTION 4:........................................................................ 61 
Advanced Setup Procedures .................................................................61 
Encoder Set Up............................................................................................................. 62 
Advanced Source Setup ............................................................................................................63 
Video Setup Page...................................................................................................................64 
Fine-Tuning a Source (manual overrides).............................................................................. 65 
Creating a Custom Input Mode............................................................................................... 66 










