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