Extron Electronics VN-Matrix 300 Setup Guide
IP address: 192.168.0.101
IP address: 192.168.0.102
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COM 1
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VN-Matrix300•SetupGuide
The Extron® VN-Matrix™ 300 series of video encoders/decoders (codecs) and decoders distribute
digital SD, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video using the Extron PURE3™ codec. Use the correct model for
your video format to broadcast video across an IP network. Video signals that are connected to
a VNC 300 device configured as an encoder are compressed into a TCP or RTP data stream for
transport across a local area or wide area network. At the far end of the network, one or more
VNC 300 codecs configured as decoders, VND 300 decoders, or a mix of both models decode the
compressed stream back into the original video signal format.
NOTE: For full installation, configuration, and operation
details, see the VN-300 Matrix User Guide, available
at www.extron.com.
Connections
NOTES: • See “Initial Setup — Before You Connect to a
Network,” step 2 for the RS-232 protocol for
Com port 1 (a).
• The RS-232 protocol for Com port 2(b) is user
configurable and beyond the scope of this guide.
Connections — Either Configuration
NOTE: Former Electrosonic
for Com ports. You may need an adapter.
®
products use male connectors
a Com 1 port — Use this male 9-pin port to configure the
connected VN-Matrix 300 unit only.
b Com 2 port — Use this male 9-pin port to transmit and
receive data across a network.
NOTE: Do NOT connect VN-Matrix units to an existing network until each is correctly configured. Incorrect configuration may
cause disruption to other network users. See “Intial Setup — Before You Connect to a Network“ to configure the units.
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
LAN-1
LAN-2
TEST
STATUS
ALARM
VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
LAN-1
LAN-2
TEST
STATUS
ALARM
Controller
Network
IP address: 192.168.0.103
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
LAN-1
LAN-2
TEST
STATUS
ALARM
VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP
IP address: 192.168.0.104
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
LAN-1
LAN-2
TEST
STATUS
ALARM
Figure 1. Typical VN-Matrix 300 Application
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COM 1
COM 1
12V DC
2V D
12V DC
REG
REG
OUTIN LOOP
6A MAX
6A
6A MAX
OUT IN LOOP
5 3 4 For Future Use 7 6 8
Figure 2. VN-Matrix Connections
VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP
VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP
COM 2
COM 2
LOOP
c Network RJ-45 port (port 1) — Use either this port or the fiber optic network port (
network.
d Network fiber optic port (port 2) — Use either this port or the RJ-45 network port (
network.
NOTE: Extron does not supply the the plug-in SFP module for the optical Network port.
e Power Connector — Connect the included 12 V power supply between this connector
and a 100 VAC/240 VAC, 50-60 Hz source.
Video Connections — Encoder Configuration
f In BNC connector — Connect a digital video input for encoding and streaming to one or
more decoders.
g Out BNC connector (optional) — This connector provides a loop through of the original
source with or without an optional text overlay.
h Loop BNC connector (optional) — This connector provides a buffered loop through of the
original source.
Video Connections — Decoder Configuration
f In BNC connector (optional) — If desired, connect a digital genlock signal to synchronize the
decoder to a genlock signal.
g Out BNC connector — Connect a digital video display to receive the streamed digital video
output. When no video streams are being decoded, this output can provide either a frozen
image of the last received frame or a splash screen that masks the output.
h Loop BNC connector — Not used.
) to stream video and audio data across a
d
) to stream video and audio data across a
c
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Encoder Configuration
12V DC
REG
6A MAX
Network
COM 1
OUTIN LOOP
Camera
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Decoder Configuration
12V DC
REG
6A MAX
Network
COM 2
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Monitor
COM 1
OUTIN LOOP
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Monitor
COM 2
Decoded
Video
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RJ-45 Network Port ( ) Optical Network Port ( )
VN-Matrix300•SetupGuide
InitialSetup—BeforeYouConnecttoaNetwork
NOTE: You need to manually assign a known IP address for the controller into each VN-Matrix 300 unit. Extron recommends that
you use a static IP address scheme rather than DHCP.
Before connecting each VN-Matrix 300 unit to the network (connectors c and d), change the network settings of the units.
z For an open network, contact the system administrator for a range of IP addresses.
z For a network dedicated exclusively to the VN-Matrix 300 (preferred), Extron recommends that you use addresses in the range
of 192.168.0.1 through 192.168.0.254, with a subnet mask (netmask) of 255.255.255.0.
One VN-Matrix unit must be designated as a controller. All normal system configuration and control is via the network interface for
which the controller functions as a network server. The controller can be any unit in the system, whether configured as an encoder
or decoder.
In figure 1 on page 1, the VN-Matrix 300 unit at 192.168.0.101 is designated as the controller. Each VN-Matrix 300 device in the
system should be set to recognize the IP address of the device controller.
Change the network settings for all units as follows:
1. Connect a PC to the Com 1 port (a) on the unit to be set.
2. To initiate communication between the computer and the VN-Matrix 300 unit, run HyperTerminal from the PC. Set the
communications settings as follows:
Baud rate: 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None
Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None
3. Connect the power supply to the VN-Matrix 300 unit (e). When the boot up is completed, a message similar to as shown below
appears:
eth1: IBM EMAC: link up, Unknown speed/duplex.
eth1: IBM EMAC: MAC 00:e0:aa:11:00:38.
4. Press <Enter>. The connected unit responds with the prompt login:.
5. Type the default login config and press <Enter>. The connected unit responds with the prompt password:.
6. Type the default password config and press <Enter>. The connected unit downloads the configuration menu.
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Network Port 1 Network Port 2
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0. Speed/Duplex: auto_10_100_1000 10. Speed/Duplex: fibre_fixed_1000F
1. Boot method: static [dhcp] 11. Boot method: static [dhcp]
2. address: 192.168.0.104 12. address: 192.168.1.2
3. netmask: 255.255.255.0 13. netmask: 255.255.255.0
4. gateway: 14. gateway:
5. broadcast: 15. broadcast: 192.168.1.255
6. mtu: 1500 16. mtu: 1500
7. controller ip: 192.168.0.101 17. ip forwarding: 0
8. controller port: 80 18. webserver port: 80
9. Exit
Please select an option:
NOTE: Many menu selections are not available if DHCP is selected. Select 1 or 11 to toggle DHCP on and off.
7. Change the settings as needed as follows:
NOTES: • Do not include leading zeros when typing IP addresses. For example, type 192.168.0.104; do not type 192.168.000.104.
• Settings that you may need to change are:
z Address (selection 2 or 12) z Netmask (selection 3 or 13) z Controller IP (selection 7)
a. Type the option number and <Enter>.
b. Type the new setting and <Enter>.
c. Once all the changes have been made, type 9 and <Enter> to save the settings and exit the menu.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for each VN-Matrix 300 unit in the system.
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