Document Outline

• What is VN-MATRIX?
  • • Firmware Version
    • Extended Functionality
• Functional Overview
  • Encoder / Source Compatibility
  • Decoder / Display Capability
  • Control Capability
    • Source Control
    • System Setup & Configuration
    • Integrated Web Management System
    • Remote Control
  • Network Requirements
• Example System Application
  • Data Transport Methods
    • Multicast RTP
    • Unicast RTP
    • Unicast TCP
• Front Panel Features
  • • Indicators
    • Reset Button
• Rear Panel Features
  • • Power Supply Input
    • Network Connectors
    • Keyboard Connectors
    • Mouse Connectors
    • Monitor Connectors
    • Serial I/O Connectors
• Accessories
  • • Supplied Accessories
    • Optional Accessories
• Choosing a Suitable Location
  • Environmental Requirements
    • Orientation
    • Temperature
    • Ventilation
    • Humidity & Water
  • Rack-mount Requirements
    • Mounting & Support
    • Ventilation
    • Mains Supply
• Mains Power Connection (via PSU)
  • Supply Requirements (for PSU)
• Mains Power Cord (for PSU)
  • • Power-up Procedure
  • Fitting a Mains Plug
    • Wiring Details
  • External Supply Protection
    • Fused Plugs (UK-style)
    • Unfused Plugs or Hard-wired
• Setup and Connection Procedure
  • Network Communications Setup
  • Connections
    • Supplied Cables
    • Network Connection
    • Connecting a Digital Source
    • Connecting an Analog Source
    • Connecting a Digital Display
    • Connecting an Analog Display
• The VN-MATRIX Web Interface
  • Accessing the Web Interface
  • The Device List Page
    • On-line Help
    • Interface Timeout & Logging Out
    • Update Button and Save Tab
• Configuring a VN-MATRIX as an Encoder (source)
  • Additional Setup for Audio
  • Additional Information for Encoder Setup
    • Input Mode
    • EDID Options
    • Identify Mode
    • Device Mode
    • Audio Status
    • Advanced Setup Options
• Configuring a VN-MATRIX as a Decoder (display)
  • Additional Information for Decoder Setup
    • Identify Mode
    • No Data Splash Mode
    • Device Mode
    • Advanced Setup Options
• Troubleshooting
  • Display Checkup
  • Source Checkup
  • System Checkup
  • Controller Checkup
• Encoder Set Up
  • Advanced Source Setup
    • Video Setup Page
    • Fine-Tuning a Source (manual overrides)
    • Creating a Custom Input Mode
  • Managing Compression & Bandwidth Settings
    • Bandwidth (source) Page
    • Quality Control Settings
    • Bandwidth Management Settings
  • Audio Compression
• Decoder Set Up
  • Setting Optimum Playback Delay
    • Bandwidth Monitoring Page
    • Adjusting the Playback Delay
  • Creating a Custom Output Mode
    • The Cloning Method
    • The CVT/GTF Method
• System Set Up
  • Changing User Login Passwords
  • Upgrading Device Firmware
  • Changing a Device Licence
• Overview
  • • Data Stream Mode
    • Passthrough Mode
    • Remote Control Mode
• Setting-up a Serial Data Stream
• Setting-up a Serial Passthrough Group
• Setting-up a Remote Control Group
• Serial / Telnet Commands
  • • Control Session Commands
    • Device Commands
    • Response Messages
• Overview
• VN-MATRIX Hardware
  • Mechanical Data
  • Operating Conditions
  • Power Supply
  • Connectors
    • Keyboard/Mouse (PS/2)
    • Digital Audio I/O (SPDIF IN and OUT)
    • DVI Input (IN)
    • DVI Output (OUT)
    • Network (I and II)
    • RS-232 Serial I/O (COM1 and COM2)
• Serial Interface – Quick Reference
  • • COM2 Port Settings
    • Login Procedure
    • Command Options
• Telnet Interface – Quick Reference
  • • Starting Telnet
    • Login Procedure
• Web Interface – Quick Reference
  • • Menu Structure
    • Login Page
    • Device List Page
    • Accounts Page
    • Device Page
    • License Page
    • Serial Page
    • Upgrade Page
    • Display Page
    • Format Page
    • Bandwidth Page (display)
    • Configure Page
    • Video Setup Page
    • Bandwidth Page (source)
  • What is an IP Address?
    • Private & Public Address Ranges
    • Multicast Address Range
  • Choosing IP Addresses
    • Subnet Mask
  • Using the ‘Ping’ Utility to Test Communications
    • Response Messages
• Network Characteristics
  • • Data Packets/Frames
    • Nodes, Switchers & Routers
    • Protocols
    • Internet Explorer (v6 or above)
    • Mozilla (v1.3 or above)