User guide
VNR 100 • Introduction 7
Features
Simultaneously record and play back VN-Matrix AV streams — uses customer assets 
more effectively by allowing free use of imaging sources independent of playback and review
Time-shift playback capabilities support time slip or chase play — offers flexible 
timing for playback of recorded events to accommodate local schedules
Transport controls include: play, pause, and variable speed playback at 2x, 4x, 
and 8x speeds in forward or reverse as well as single frame advance in forward or 
reverse — allows time-efficient review and scanning over recorded content
System scalability — create multi-channel recording systems using multiple VNR100 
units — flexible to apply in a wide range of applications; develop recording systems with few 
or many audio and video channels
System synchronization — synchronize playback across multiple VNR 100 units — 
supports lip sync, genlocked decoding, scaled playback across multiple VNR100 units, 
synchronization of recorded external ancillary data to audio and video streams, and the 
ability to support recording and playback of videowalls, or multi-display systems
PURE3 codec — provides visually lossless compression, efficient bit rates, and absolute 
frame encoding supporting high quality content, lip sync, synchronization of multi-screen 
playback, and playback transport controls for efficient and accurate visual documentation
Removable storage — provides flexibility to secure recorded data in sensitive or secret 
applications
Replacement media drive and operating system drive available — use in 
data-sensitive applications where independent storage is required to record different events
Compatible with VN-Matrix 200, 225, and 300 series and VN-Matrix Software 
Decoders — maintains value of existing and investments in Extron VN-Matrix products










