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68-1998-01 Rev. C04 13VN-Matrix® RecorderVNM RecorderUser GuideStreaming A/V Products

Multicast RTP — An OverviewMulticast RTP allows a source to be displayed on multiple displays. This method uses a real‑time variation of UDP (User Da

Unicast RTP — An OverviewSimilar to multicast RTP, this method uses a real‑time variation of UDP protocol, called unicast RTP. This method can be used

Unicast TCP — An OverviewThis method transports data using standard TCP (Transport Control Protocol) and should only be used for single point‑to‑point

DenitionsPURE3 — PURE3 is specifically designed for network transmission of real time media (such as video or graphics, audio, data, and whiteboard el

Panels and CablingThis section provides information on: z Installation Overview z Front Panel Features z Rear Panel FeaturesInstallation Overview1. T

b Power button — This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main power. When the main power is turned off, standby power i

f CD/DVD drive — Insert any compatible CD or DVD into this drive. This drive is used for system updates or software installation.g 3.5 inch floppy dr

k Center/Subwoofer connector (not required; orange) — Connect a compatible center speaker or subwoofer to this port.l Line in connector (not require

Recorder Conguration and Hardware SetupThis section provides information on how to configure the VNM Recorder so that it will work within a VN‑Matrix

VNM Recorder Power Up ProcedureUse the following procedure to power up the VNM Recorder.NOTE: Before turning on the VNM Recorder, ensure that all nec

iiSafety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, D, when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dange

Login InformationNOTES:• A mouse, keyboard, and monitor must be connected to the VNM Recorder to log in to the unit itself.• Login information is ca

VNM Recorder Power Down ProcedureUse the following methods to safely power down the VNM Recorder.Using the Front PanelIf the VNM Recorder is not logge

Using the Keyboard and MouseFrom the login screen:1. Click on either Shut Down or Restart as required.2. The recorder opens a prompt asking for confi

Conguring the VNM RecorderNOTE: Initial configuration of the VNM Recorder requires a mouse, keyboard, and monitor. When configuration is complete, it

4. Select the eth0 (upper Ethernet connector; primary network) device line to highlight it. If there is a network cable present and it is connected t

9. If changes were made, a dialog box appears asking to confirm the changes. Click Yes to confirm and save the changes (see figure 13).Figure 13. Confir

Stage 2 — Setting the controller IP address1. If necessary, enter the administrator username and password at the login screen. See the Login Informa

7. Near the bottom of this file are two values named st_controlIp and st_localIp0 with an IP address listed under each (see figure 16). Edit these valu

Stage 3 — Restart the VNM RecorderRestart the VNM Recorder. See the VNM Recorder Power Down Procedure section on page 15 for more information.Conguri

About the Web-based User InterfaceNOTE: It is important that all devices within the VN‑Matrix network contain the same version of firmware to avoid co

iiiFCC 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

Accessing the Web-based User InterfaceNOTE: The user interface shown in this guide is available when using VN‑Matrix 200, 225, 300, or 325 devices or

3. Click Log In or press <Enter> on the keyboard. The Device List page appears (see figure 18).Figure 18. Device List PageFor more information

Device List PageThe Device List page lists all of the VN‑Matrix devices detected on the network. This is also the first page that is seen after logging

b Mode Icons — The current configuration status of each device is identified by an icon.? An undefined device. A device configured as an encoder (source

Recorder Device PageThis page is accessed by selecting the VNM Recorder device on the Device List page (see page 26).1234Figure 20. Recorder Device

b Device Setup panel — This panel controls various global actions for the device. z Device Type — This field will always display storage as the devic

Recorder PageThis page is accessed by selecting the VNM Recorder device on the Device List page (see page 26) and then clicking the Recorder icon loc

e channel — There are five channels that can be used for recording. Each recorder channel contains the following parameters.NOTE: Channel 1 must alwa

Navigate PageThis page is accessed by selecting the VNM Recorder device on the Device List page (see page 26), clicking the Recorder icon located on

d Update Path — Use this field to set the recording storage location.NOTE: The default storage path of the VNM Recorder is set to /home/matrix_rec/R

ivConventions Used in this GuideIn this user guide, the following are used:WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, de

f Make Directory — Use this field to add a new directory.NOTE: It is recommended that a new directory is created for each recording so that they are

Player PageThis page is accessed by selecting the VNM Recorder device on the Device List page (see page 26) and then selecting the Player icon locate

Selecting a recording for replayThe initial selection of a recorded stream is made by clicking on the appropriate filename shown in the Listing Directo

d channel — There are five channels that can be used for playback. Each playback channel contains the following parameters. z prefix — Displays the na

Advanced CongurationThis section provides information on the web‑based interface pages used for advanced configuration of the VNM Recorder. The advanc

a name — The channel name can be modified by editing this field and clicking Update. This name is visible during source selection on a decoder (display

e FEC (Forward Error Correction) panel — Currently not supported.NOTES:• The FEC panel is available on the audio configuration pages only.• FEC is i

Accounts PageAccess this page by selecting the Accounts tab on the Device List page (see page 26).1234Figure 25. Accounts PageThe Accounts page is pr

c Clock ManagementThe Current Time field displays the date and time the user interface page was served.Use the New Time field to update the date and ti

About the Content DirectoryThis section discusses how to use the Content Directory for organizing and locating files. The following sections give an ov

ContentsIntroduction ...1About this Guide ... 1About the VNM Recor

Figure 26. Navigate Page — Content DirectoryFigure 26 shows the Navigate page with a list of recorded files and contains the following settings: z The

Switching between directories may take some time and the folder icon changes to a loading icon while waiting. After the directory has loaded, the Upda

Understanding Saved Recordings With Multiple ElementsFigure 27. Navigate Page — Multiple Element RecordingWhen a recording contains multiple elements

File Naming TableChannel Number Filename Section Description1CH1_M_UXGA_Audio_MThis is the text that was entered by the user in the filename column on

Recording and Playing StreamsNOTE: It is recommended that all devices within the VN‑Matrix network contain the same version of firmware to avoid commu

4. In the Source drop‑down menu, choose the appropriate source. This can be a playback channel source streaming from the VNM Recorder device or a sou

Switching a Codec between Encoder and Decoder1. From the Device List page (see page 26), click on a VN‑Matrix codec device. The Device page appears.2

4. Using the source drop‑down menus, choose the VN‑Matrix encoder devices that will be recorded from.NOTE: Channel 1 must always be used when record

Playing a Recorded StreamAll elements of a recording are loaded when a recorded file is selected for replay at a later time and cannot be separated fro

Initialize Playback z From the Player page (see page 35), play a media stream by clicking Play.Pause Playback z To pause a stream, click Pause. z To r

Recording and Playing Streams ... 48Initial Setup and Configuration ... 48Setting up a VN‑Matrix Codec as a Decoder ...

Using BookmarksBookmarks are used to set and quickly retrieve reference points within a stream. When a bookmark is created, it is stored in the Conten

About AlarmsNOTE: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is not compatible with the VNM Recorder and not covered in this user guide. For informat

Alarms PageThis page is accessed by selecting the Alarms tab on the Device List page (see page 26).Figure 28. Alarms PageThe Alarms page enables a us

Alarm TypeThis drop‑down menu lists the available alarm error conditions for all units. Alarm error conditions are divided into two categories: z Alar

Alarm ListThe alarm list provides information on all alarm events that are currently active. The alarm list is refreshed each time the Alarms tab is s

Alarm Logs PageThis page is accessed by selecting the Alarms tab on the Device List page (see page 26) and then selecting the Alarm Logs tab.Figure 31

Alarm Reference TablesAlarm Type Description — EncoderAlarm Type Description Action Default SettingsNo source No source present at the input. Check i

Alarm Type Description — DecoderAlarm Type Description Action Default SettingsNo decoder video dataIndicates that there is a valid connection, no vid

Reference InformationIncluded PartsDescription Part NumberVNM Recorder 60‑1121‑01(4) feet (not attached)(2) rail kits with mounting bracketsSetup Guid

Firmware UpdatesNOTE: The Update page on the web‑based user interface is unable to update the firmware of the VNM Recorder directly. Use the procedure

IntroductionThis section provides an overview of the user guide and describes the Extron VN‑Matrix (VNM) Recorder and its features. Topics that are c

9. From the matrix_rec window, right‑click on the firmware package file and select the Extract Here option.NOTE: The firmware files are extracted to a s

Figure 32 shows example config.xml and admin.xml files. The text in bold and underlined represents important information that will be needed during firm

5. Run the installation program by typing in the following command and pressing the <Enter> key../vnrecorder_install6. A series of prompts wil

7. The firmware installation is complete when the command prompt is displayed in the terminal window. Manually close the terminal window.NOTE: The re

Browser CongurationThis section provides information on configuring the following web browsers: z Microsoft® Internet Explorer® (version 7 or above) z

TIP: If a high security level is required, click on the Edit button and allow the VN‑Matrix web interface to use cookies (see figure 34).Figure 34.

5. Scroll down to the Scripting setting and under Active scripting, select Enable (see figure 36).Figure 36. Custom Level Security Options6. Click

Mozilla Firefox (version 1.3 or above)1. Open Mozilla Firefox and select Edit > Preferences. The Preferences window appears.2. To enable cookies,

MountingThis section outlines the various mounting options available for the VNM Recorder. z Tower Installation z Rack InstallationTower InstallationA

Rack MountingThe supplied rack mount kit includes two rack rail assemblies. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed rail tha

Figure 1 shows a typical VNM Recorder application, which includes a single VN‑Matrix codec. The application shown in figure 1 can operate in recording

Top CoverFeet (4)Figure 40. Preparing to Install the Rails4. Attach the rack handles to the inner rails. 5. Align each inner rail (with the rack ha

8. Secure the outer rails to the rail brackets.NOTE: The two outer rails are left and right specific.9. Line up the inner rails on the recorder with

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