Creating A New Source Format (Input Mode) - Extron electronics VNM EC 200 User Manual

Creating a New Source Format (Input Mode)

There can be instances when a VN-Matrix device configured as an encoder cannot detect
an input source. This can happen when:
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In these situations, a custom input mode can be created for the source.
NOTE: Custom input modes are only required for analog sources. A VN-Matrix device
Use the following procedure to create a custom source format (input mode).
NOTE: This procedure relates to creating a specific new mode (1280 x 600 60Hz,
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First Tab, Devices Selected
Figure 126.
An unrecognized input source connected to the encoder is not defined in the format
menu (see Measured Video Properties panel
The timing of the input source deviates from the standard timings for that signal.
automatically creates custom input modes for DVI sources based on their EDID.
progressive). However, it can be used to create any new input mode.
Connect a source that requires a custom input mode to a VN-Matrix encoder.
Connect a display monitor to the out/loop connector on the encoder. An analog monitor
can also be used, but is not recommended.
NOTES:
• Using a DVI display eliminates any issues with the monitor not correctly
sampling the analog input. If the display device in use does not fully support the
source format, then it may not be possible to properly adjust the settings for the
encoder itself.
• The VN-Matrix encoder is designed to accept an analog source and output a
digital image on the DVI-I out/loop connector if a digital display is connected.
• Initially, there may not be any image output to the display from the
DVI-I out/loop connector. If this happens, the default splash screen is displayed.
Connect the encoder to the VN-Matrix network.
See the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 user guides for more information.
Open a Web browser on the control PC and log into the VNM EC 200 (see
the Web‑based User Interface
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Duplicate the Web-based user interface of the VNM EC 200 using a second browser
tab. Keep this tab on the right (
Leave both browser tabs open as they are needed to complete this procedure (see
images below).
On the left tab, select the Devices page (
Devices and Format Editor
on page 49).
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Second Tab, Format Editor Selected
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