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User GuideVN-Matrix® 325Streaming AV ProductsSDI, HD-SDI & 3G-SDI Over IP Codec68-2122-01 Rev. A12 11

Highly efficient compression algorithms — The VN-Matrix 325 system uses a minimal amount of data to transport video and audio across the network.NOTE:

Installation and SetupThis section details the installation and initial configuration of the VN-Matrix VNC 325 codecs, including:• Installation and S

Rear Panel FeaturesNOTE: This “Rear Panel Features” section identifies the various ports on the back of the VNC 325 and defines their function. Do NO

d LAN port 1 (RJ-45 port) — Use either this port or the fiber optic network port (e) to stream video and audio data across a network, to control the

Data Transport MethodsSource (video) data from a VNC 325 encoder can be distributed to multiple decoders and displays (one-to-many) or to a single dec

This is the recommended transport method for real time video and audio data over an IP network. However, because RTP is a connection-less protocol, da

Unicast TCPThe unicast TCP data transport method uses standard TCP protocol and should be used for single point-to-point transfer of data only. This m

Example 1: Switched and isolated network configurationNOTE: It is immaterial, in this example, which codec is the encoder and which is the decoder.

Table 2 shows the codec configuration settings for example 1. See “Configure Network Settings” on page 16 to make these settings.NOTE: A gateway val

Example 2: Switched and isolated network configurationNOTE: It is immaterial, in this example, which codec is the encoder and which is the decoder.

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Table 3 shows the codec configuration settings for example 2. See “Configure Network Settings” on page 16 to make these settings.NOTE: A gateway val

Example 3: Routed Network ConfigurationNOTE: It is immaterial, in this example, which codec is the encoder and which is the decoder. These functions

Table 4 shows the codec configuration settings for example 3. See “Configure Network Settings” on page 16 to make these settings.Table 4. Applicable

Low-level Network ConfigurationBefore connecting a LAN port (see item d or item e on figure 2 and on page 6) on any VNC 325 to the network, you need t

6. Type the default password config and press <Enter>. The connected unit downloads the configuration menu (see figure 10).NOTES: • The IP ad

Configuration SelectionsNOTES: • In a typical installation, you:• Must change the address (2 or 12), netmask (3 or 13), gateway address (4 or 14),

LAN Port Specific OptionsOption Function Comments4 and 14 gateway: Set the IP address of the default gateway.• Gateway values must be set on the strea

Making Remaining ConnectionsRS-232 Over LAN PortIf you want the VN-Matrix units to pass serial data or control signals, such as for serial control of

e LAN 2 port (Optical) — If desired, connect an IP fiber cable terminated with 2OPTICAL an LC connector.NOTES: • Extron does not supply the plug-in

Video Input, Output, and Loop ConnectionsThe three video connections are connected differently, depending on whether the codec is to be configured as

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule

Decoder configurationSee figure 14.a SDI Out BNC connector — Connect an SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital video device to display the digital video that

Configure Encoders and DecodersNOTE: Perform the procedures in this section after you connect all codecs in the system to a network.After the low-lev

4. Enter the Username and Password.NOTES: • The VN-Matrix 325 codecs have two valid usernames:• admin — allows full read/write access to all setup

Configure the Units as Encoders or DecodersA typical VN-Matrix 325 network (see figure 17) includes an encoder (source), a decoder (display), and a co

Configure the devices as encoders or decoders as follows.1. On the device list page, click anywhere on the row (except the Delete column) for the dev

4. Click the display icon that appears in the configuration box after you have created a display in step 3 (a in figure 20). The display configuratio

Enable multicast streamingNOTES: • The VN-Matrix 325 supports IGMP V2 for multicast streaming. • The multicast streaming setting does NOT track acros

OperationThis section provides a detailed description of the physical and HTML operator interface of the VNC-325 codec, including:• Indications and C

b Test button — Press and hold to suspend the active stream of the encoder and display a test pattern on the SDI Out connector (item f in figure 2 an

Device List PageDevice FieldThis field identifies the video format of the devices that are present on the network:• 3G — A device that operates at al

Conventions Used in this GuideIn this user guide, the following are used:CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data.NOTE:

Device PageThe device page for a specific codec (see figure 25) is available when you select that unit by clicking anywhere on the row (except the Del

Device summary panel This panel consists of the following fields:• Name — This field displays the name of the device. You can change the name of the

Device setup panel The Device setup panel allows a codec to be configured as either an encoder or a decoder. (see “Configure Encoders or Decoders“). T

Configuration Page — Video EncoderThe video encoder configuration page (see figure 26) is accessed by clicking the video icon in the configuration pan

Configuration Page — Audio EncoderThe audio encoder configuration page (see figure 27) is accessed by clicking the audio icon in the configuration pan

ANC (Audio) panel 2a2b2cThe anc (audio) panel provides control and configuration of the audio data channels.The SDI/HDSDI/3G SDI video transport suppo

Forward error correction (FEC) panel3b3c3aFigure 28. Audio Encoder FEC PanelNOTES: • FEC is only applied to the audio data channel; it is not applied

P1 P2 P3P4FR1 If packet P6 is lost or corrupted (x), the loss can be corrected by using the FR2 FEC packet. However, corrupt packets P14, P15, and P16

Figure 30. FEC Encoder Streams PanelNOTE: This setting does NOT track the same setting applied in other (video, anc, colfec, and rowfec) encoder con

Bandwidth management standard controls panelDestination Trans BW(Mbps)Drop%RTT(us)#120.000rtp 0.655 0.0521a1d1c1bFigure 32. Bandwidth Management (Stan

ContentsIntroduction ... 1About this Guide ... 1About the VNC 325 C

Advanced Controls panelClick the Advanced button in the Bandwidth Management panel to access this panel. The controls in this area provide the complet

NOTE: Threshold compensates for image sources that have a level of noise in them. In general, there is always a certain amount of noise in any source

Typical bit ratesThis section provides estimated bit rates for various video, audio, and error correction selections and suggested mode (see “Bandwidt

Decoder Display and Configuration PageTo access the decoder display and configuration page (see figure 35), click the display icon on the device pag

Decoder Streams Configuration Panel1a1d1b 1cFigure 37. Decoder Streams Configuration PanelFor each change made in the decoder streams configuration pa

Decoder Bit Rate and Stream PageTo view the bit rate and statistics for one of the incoming streams (video, audio and error correction, open the dec

f Raw Network Statistics panel — Reports the bit rate and network statistics for the current stream (see figure 39).a b c6a6b6c6dFigure 39. Raw Netw

Peripherals Page and Serial Port ControlThe VN-Matrix units can pass bidirectional serial (RS-232) data or control signals, such as for serial control

Configuring a Serial Pass-through GroupNOTE: The client and server ends of the serial pass-through connection do not have to have the same baud rate

Firmware Upgrade PageExtron may occasionally issue firmware upgrades for the VNC 325. See the Extron website, www.extron.com, for details of the lates

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NOTES:  The activate and commit stages reboot the controller. This results in two considerations:• The upgrade file in the temporary storage area o

4. Click the Browse button (a). The File Upload window (see figure 44) opens.2231Figure 44. Upload a Firmware File to the Controller Codec5. Naviga

NOTE: The remainder of the installation procedure is performed using the forward button to advance the installation through the various stages. If ne

Accounts Page (Passwords and Clock Management)To access the accounts page (see figure 46), click the Accounts tab on the device list page. The acco

Clock Management PanelThe unit that is designated as the controller generates the system clock. All units in the system receive their time stamps from

Alarms and SNMPThis section provides a detailed examination of VNC 325 alarm conditions and its handling of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

Filter settings panelThe Filter Settings panel (see figure 49, on the preceding page) allows you to modify the default settings for each alarm type.a

Alarm list panelThe alarm list panel (see figure 50) provides information on all alarm events that are currently active. Figure 50. Alarm List PanelAl

Table 12. Decoder Alarm Type and DescriptionAlarm Type Description Action Default SettingsDecoder AlarmNo decoder video dataIndicates that there is a

Alarm Logs pageThe alarm logs page (see figure 51) provides a historical list of the last 200 alarm events. Figure 51. Alarm Log PageThe log provides

Introduction• About this Guide• About the VNC 325 Codec• FeaturesAbout this GuideThis guide contains installation, configuration, and operating inf

Simple Network Management ProtocolNOTE: SNMP is an internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP network and a component of the Internet Eng

SNMP Community ValueThe SNMP community value, defined within the protocol, acts as a password. It authenticates messages between the VN-Matrix 325 sys

Reference InformationThis section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the VNC 325 codec. Topics that are covered include:•

Resolutions ... 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080psfSync — genlock — decoderExternal sync (genlock) ...

Network transportEthernet data rate ... 10/100/1000Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetectEthernet protocolStreaming ...

Part Numbers and AccessoriesCodec Part Number and Included PartsItem Part NumberVNC 325 codec 60-1249-0112 VDC External power supply 28-113-07LFPower

Mounting the CodecCAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.The 1-inch high, half rack width VNC 325 can be pl

Test PatternPressing and holding the front panel Test button and selecting the network interface test mode display the test pattern on the SDI OUT con

Extron WarrantyExtron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purc

Each VNC 325 codec has an integrated web interface. One codec in the VN-Matrix system must be designated as the system controller, and the controller

FeaturesSupports broadcast quality video formats (see table 1)Table 1. Supported Video FormatsVideo FormatSMPTE 424 / 425M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259MResol