Extron electronics VN-Matrix 225 Series Setup Manual

VN-Matrix® 225 • Setup Guide

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The Extron VN-Matrix 225 Series provides real-time transmission of
high resolution audio visual content across standard IP networks for live
viewing, collaboration, storage, and playback. The VN-Matrix 225 Series
encodes video or graphics sources at resolutions up to HD or WUXGA,
streams the video and audio over an IP network, then decodes the content
back to the original source resolution. VN-Matrix applies the Extron
PURE3™ Codec, a unique wavelet-based compression technology. The
VN-Matrix 225 Series offers real-time streaming and low latency, making it
ideal for remote collaborative and interactive or control applications. It can be
deployed in live event streaming and high level conferencing for specialized projects.

NOTE: For full installation, configuration, and operation details, refer to the VN-Matrix 225 User Guide, at www.extron.com.

Before You Connect to a Network

Before connecting each VN-Matrix to a network you must change its default network settings. On an existing network, check with the
network administrator for a range of suitable IP addresses.

On a closed network, used exclusively by VN-Matrix, we recommend that you use addresses in the range 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254 with
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. The following diagram shows an example addressing scheme for a simple system comprised of four VN­Matrix units:

Controller

IP Address: 192.168.0.101
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

LAN-1
LAN-2
STATUS

VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES

RGB/DVI OVER IP

LAN-1
LAN-2
STATUS

IP Address: 192.168.0.102
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES

RGB/DVI OVER IP

TCP/IP

Network

IP Address: 192.168.0.103
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

LAN-1
LAN-2
STATUS

VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES

RGB/DVI OVER IP

LAN-1
LAN-2
STATUS

IP Address: 192.168.0.104
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES

RGB/DVI OVER IP

VN-Matrix Controller

One VN-Matrix device in a group must be designated as the “controller.” All system configuration is achieved via a web interface that
is served up by the controller. In the above example, the unit at address 192.168.0.101 is designated the controller for this group of VN­Matrix devices. Note that the controller IP value on each device is set to this address.

Setup Procedure

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the “Initial Setup” section for each VN-Matrix, then follow the “Operation” section instructions
to create a simple VN-Matrix system. For more detailed information and advanced setup procedures refer to the user guide.

Rear Panel Features

RS-232

OVER LAN

INDVI-IOUT/LOOP

POWER

12V DC
5A MAX

AUDIO
SPDIF

IN

OUT/
LOOP

1 — LAN — 2

TO PCIN

REMOTE

DC power connector — The VN-Matrix 225 requires a 12 VDC regulated power supply (rated at 5A) via this connector. A suitable power supply unit

a

(PSU) is provided.

Digital audio connectors — Use these two female RCA connectors for input or output digital audio signals through S/PDIF coaxial

b

cables.

Network connectors (I and II) — Two female RJ-45 connectors are used to connect the VN-Matrix 225 to an Ethernet network.

c

Typically, port I is used for data streaming and device configuration (using the Web interface). Port II is reserved for future use and
special applications.

Peripheral keyboard connector — Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port.

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VN Matrix (R) Maintenance Console: ver3.3c

192.168.0.1 login:

Password:

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Peripheral mouse connector — Connect the mouse to the PS/2 port.

e

PC keyboard connector — Connect the VN-Matrix 225 PS/2 keyboard port to the PS/2 keyboard port of the PC.

f

PC mouse connector — Connect the VN-Matrix 225 PS/2 mouse port to the PS/2 mouse port of the PC.

g

DVI-I output connector — Connect the computer monitor to this female DVI-I output port.

h

DVI-I input connector — Connect the DVI-I output port of the computer to this female DVI-I input port.

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Remote serial input-output connector — This male 9-pin port is used to configure the VN-Matrix 225. Connect it to RS-232 (com) port

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of the PC.

RS-232 over LAN serial input-output connector — This male 9-pin port is used to transmit and receive data across a network.

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Initial Setup

1. Connect the PC to the 9-pin Remote port

of the VN-Matrix 225.

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2. To initiate communication between the computer and the VN-Matrix 225, run HyperTerminal from the PC. Set the

communications settings as shown below.

3. Connect the power supply to the VN-Matrix 225

4. After receiving the following “login:” prompt, type config then press the <Enter> key.

a

.

When prompted for Password:, type config then press the <Enter> key. The option menu is displayed.

NOTE: The version of the firmware shown here may not match the version fitted to your Matrix devices.

5. Change the settings as needed by typing the option number and then press the <Enter> key. Next, type in the new

setting and press the <Enter> key.

NOTE: Do not include any extra zeros when typing in IP addresses. For example, type 192.168.0.18; do not type

192.168.000.018.

Once all the changes have been made, type
automatically reboot to implement the new settings.

6. Reboot each VN-Matrix 225 once it is connected to the network by inserting

a very small screwdriver or straightened paperclip into the small hole on the
front panel just to the left of the LED indicators as shown in the figure.

9 and press the <Enter> key to exit the menu. The VN-Matrix 225 will

Reset Hole

LAN-1
LAN-2
STATUS

VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES

RGB/DVI OVER IP

7. A typical VN-Matrix network includes an Encoder (PC input), a Decoder (display output), and a PC (control). See the

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following example connection diagram and explanations.

IP Address:

192.168.0.101

POWER

12V DC

AUDIO

5A MAX

SPDIF

VN-Matrix
Encoder

IP Address:

192.168.0.102

POWER

12V DC

AUDIO

5A MAX

SPDIF

VN-Matrix
Decoder

IN

OUT/
LOOP

1 — LAN — 2

IN

OUT/

LOOP

1 — LAN — 2

TO PCIN

TO PCIN

RS-232

REMOTE

OVER LAN

INDVI-IOUT/LOOP

PC (video source)

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TCP/IP

Network

REMOTE

RS-232

OVER LAN

INDVI-IOUT/LOOP

Display

Local Monitor Display (optional)

Control PC (web browser control)

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a. Connect a video source to the VN-Matrix Encoder as shown above.

NOTE: An optional local monitor may be connected to the Encoder.

b. Connect a video display to the VN-Matrix Decoder as shown above.

c. Connect a PC to the network for control, as shown above.

NOTE: The control computer must be on the same subnet as the VN-Matrix units.

Operation

Once all VN-Matrix 225 devices have been correctly set up, any further system configuration and operation is via the
VN-Matrix 225 network interface. Built-in HTML pages provide access to various system parameters. The VN-Matrix 225

device that you designated as the controller in the “
network server. The HTML pages can be viewed by any web browser, such as Mozilla® Firefox®, ver. 1.3 or newer (preferred),

®

or Microsoft

Internet Explorer®, ver. 6.0 or newer.

NOTE: Whichever browser you use must be configured to accept cookies and be Javascript-enabled.

Start up and Login

1. Connect a computer through the network to the VN-Matrix 225 device that is configured as the controller.

2. Enter the IP address of the VN-Matrix 225 unit that is configured as the controller into the address bar of the web

browser.

3. Press the keyboard <Enter> key. The login screen displays.

4. Enter the username and password.

NOTE: The VN-Matrix 225 devices have two user accounts (usernames):

• admin — allows full read/write access to all setup parameters

• public — allows read-only access to setup parameters
As shipped from the factory, the password for both accounts is the same as the user name (the

password is “admin” for the admin user account and “public” for the public account).

• The username and password are case sensitive.

• For the intial setup, use the admin username.

Before you Connect to a Network” procedure functions as the

5. Click the Login button or press the keyboard <Enter> key. The VN-Matrix 225 web page opens to the Device List tab,

shown on the next page. This page lists all VN-Matrix devices that are connected to the system controller.

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Congure the VN-Matrix 225 Units as Encoders or Decoders

The Mode column on the Device List tab shows how each VN-Matrix 225 unit is configured using the following icons:

= Encoder = Decoder = Recorder or a playback device = Undefined

NOTE: The VN-Matrix Recorder/Undefined option is not documented here. The device list may show more devices than

are in your system. This is because the controller maintains a list of devices that have been used previously, but
may not be currently available. In this case, the IP address entry for that device is blank.

Configure the device as an encoder or decoder as follows:

1. In the device list double-click any of the list entries for a device

to be configured. The following web page displays.

2. In the Device Setup box

create source

encoder or click the create display
device as a decoder. See “Device Setup” on the Help tab for
more configuration details.

button to configure the device as an

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3. After configuring the device, set the Mode to enable

and save the configuration by selecting the Save All tab

4. From the Display page of the decoder select an encoder source

device. See the illustration below.

shown to the right, click the

a

button to configure the

c

d

e

.

Local Monitor and Display Messages

NOTE: The following messages may be displayed on the local monitor connected to the decoder.

 “No Source Present” — An encoder message indicating that

either no source device is connected or it is not compatible with
the VN-Matrix 225.

 “No Source Datastream” — A decoder message indicating that

either no encoder is selected or the chosen encoder is not
streaming.

Front Panel LED indicators

 The top power LED lights green when the unit

receives power; it flashes green when an over
temperature, overload, or underload condition
occurs. Cycle the power on and off to reset the unit.

 LAN-1 and LAN-2 LEDs indicate the status of the indicated network ports. They light or flash orange to indicate that

data is being transmitted or received; an unlit state indicates no network or data activity.

 The Status LED lights green when source data is present but not being streamed (unit disabled or in standby mode); it

flashes green when the source data is being streamed and received; an unlit state indicates that source data is neither
detected nor received.

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