Extron electronic 200, 325, 225, 300 User Manual 2
VNM Recorder • Setup Guide
The Extron VNM Recorder is a network storage device used to digitally record and
play back multiple streams of high resolution video, audio, and data encoded to an
IP network via VN-Matrix encoders and decoders. It can be used with any VN-Matrix
application to document, archive, review, and play back highly sophisticated or demanding AV imagery.
This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a VNM Recorder using a basic
VN-Matrix system.
NOTE: See the VNM Recorder User Guide, VN-Matrix 200 Series User Guide, VN-Matrix 225 Series User Guide,
VN-Matrix 300 User Guide, and the VN-Matrix 325 User Guide for complete installation, network configuration,
and mounting information. User guides are available at www.extron.com.
Initial Installation and Conguration of Devices
Step 1 — Determine the Default Network Settings
Before connecting any device
to a network, the default
network settings of each
device must be changed. On
an existing network, check with
the network administrator for a
range of available IP addresses.
On a closed network, used
PC (source)
RGB
DVI
or
exclusively for VN-Matrix
devices, it is recommended
to use addresses within the
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.101
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254
range of 192.168.254.1 to
192.168.254.254 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Figure 1 shows an example
Figure 1. Example VN-Matrix Network Configuration
addressing scheme for a simple system that contains a VNM Recorder, an encoder, and a decoder.
RS-232 RS-232
Browser User
Control
LAN -1
LAN -2
STATUS
VNM 200 (encoder)
Ethernet
VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES
RGB/DVI OVER IP
Local Network
Switch
VNM Recorder (system controller)
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.254
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
LAN -1
LAN -2
STATUS
VNM 225 (decoder)
VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES
RGB/DVI OVER IP
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.102
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254
DVI
Display
Step 2 — Determine the Device that Acts as the Controller
A device within the VN-Matrix system must be designated as the controller of the network. The controller can be one of the
following devices:
z VN-Matrix 200, 225, 300, or 325 device, which is suitable for small network systems
z VNM Recorder, which is suitable for small network systems
z VNM Enterprise Controller, which is suitable for large network systems
The controller device acts as a central point of reference for each device, manages all of the system communications to
every matrix device present, and also serves the web-based control interface to the user. In figure 1, the VNM Recorder is set
up as the controller for the system. Once configuration of the VN-Matrix system is complete, the IP address of the controller
device can be entered into a suitable web browser running on any PC or laptop connected to the VN-Matrix network.
Step 3 — Install and Congure the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 Devices
Connect these devices as necessary and power them on. Configure the network settings of these devices using a PC running
HyperTerminal. For installation and configuration instructions, see the setup guides included with these devices. Figure 1
can also be used as a guide for configuring network settings.
Upper connector (eth0)
Step 4 — Connect the Recorder to the VN-Matrix Network
With the VNM Recorder positioned as shown in figure 1, connect the primary VN-Matrix network to the
upper Ethernet connector (eth0) of the recorder using Category (CAT) 6 cable. If necessary, connect a
secondary VN-Matrix network to the lower Ethernet connector (eth1) of the recorder using CAT 6 cable.
Lower connector (eth1)
Step 5 — Connect Conguration Devices to the Recorder
Connect a mouse, a keyboard, and a computer monitor to the recorder. See the VNM Recorder User Guide
for more information on connecting these devices.
Step 6 — Power on the Recorder
Plug a standard IEC power cord into the recorder and connect it to a power source. Power on the recorder.
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VNM Recorder • Setup Guide (Continued)
Step 7 — Congure the VNM Recorder Network Settings
The VNM Recorder is pre-configured with the following network settings:
IP address: 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE: Using these settings, the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325
devices must use IP addresses within the range of
192.168.254.1 through 192.168.254.253 and use the
same subnet mask. The example in figure 1 uses the
default settings of the VNM Recorder.
Use the following procedure to change the network settings of
the VNM Recorder, if necessary.
a. Enter the administrator username and password at the
VNM Recorder login screen.
NOTES: • The login screen appears shortly after
powering on the VNM Recorder.
• The default username is root. The default
password is Extron2010. These entries are case
sensitive.
b. From the desktop, select System > Administration >
Network. The Network Configuration window appears
(see figure 2).
c. Select the eth0 (upper Ethernet connector) device line to
highlight it. The status should read Active.
d. Click on Deactivate. The status of the eth0 device
should now read Inactive.
e. Double-click on the eth0 device line. The Ethernet Device
window appears (see figure 3).
f. Change the Address and Subnet mask fields as required
and then click OK.
Figure 2. Network Configuration Window
NOTE: The Default gateway address field is only required
g. Navigate back to the Network Configuration window (see
step 7b). Select the eth0 device and then click Activate.
h. If changes were made, a prompt appears asking to confirm
the changes. Click Yes to confirm and save the changes.
i. Another window appears. Click OK to continue.
j. A loading window appears and the necessary changes are made
to the system. After the loading window disappears, navigate
back to the Network Configuration window and check that the status of the eth0 device now reads Active.
k. Close the Network Configuration window.
if devices are on different subnets.
192.168.254.254
255.255.255.0
Figure 3. Ethernet Device Window
Step 8 — Congure the VNM Recorder Controller Settings
Use the following procedure to setup the VNM Recorder to use the IP address of the controller device.
a. If necessary, enter the administrator username and password at the VNM Recorder login screen (see step 7a).
b. From the desktop, double-click on Computer > Filesystem > home > matrix_rec.
c. Double-click on the folder that contains the latest release of the recorder software (at the time this guide was released,
the latest software would be stored in the V3.10.9 folder or in a folder with a similar name).
d. Click on the config.xml file to select it.
e. From the Edit menu, select Duplicate. This creates a backup copy [ named config (copy).xml ] of the original
config.xml file. Keep the backup copy for system restoration purposes.
f. Right-click on the config.xml file and select the Open with “Emacs Text Editor” option.
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