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Extron electronics VNR 100 User Manual

Extron electronics VNR 100 User Manual

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VN-Matrix
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VNR 100
VN-Matrix Single Channel Recorder
68-2237-01 Rev. A
05 13

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  • Page 1 User Guide VN-Matrix ® VNR 100 VN-Matrix Single Channel Recorder 68-2237-01 Rev. A 05 13...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Chinese Simplified （简体中文） 警告： 产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险 WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within 电压， 有触电危险。 the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. 注...
  • Page 3 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: Danger: A danger indicates a situation that will result in death or severe injury. WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setup Overview ..........11 VNR 100 Power Up Procedure ......12 VNR 100 Power Down Procedure ....12 Initial Configuration of the VNR 100 ....12 Getting Started with the Enterprise Controller ... 14 Technical Publications Standards and Styles • Introduction...
  • Page 6 VNR 100 • Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The recorder is able to play and control a previously recorded file while simultaneously recording a new file, with a sustained aggregate bit rate of 150 Mbps. The VNR 100 is also able to replay, with time slip, a file that is still being recorded.

  • Page 8: Vnr 100 Drives

    The VNR 100 recorder is fully compatible with existing VNM Matrix products, including the: • Extron 5-channel VN-Matrix recorder • Extron VN-Matrix 2 and 3 codecs • Extron VN-Matrix software decoder • Extron VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller • Extron VNS 104 Multi-Stream decoding software...

  • Page 9: Overview Of Recorded Streams

    Unicast Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) • Unicast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) By default, the VNR 100 recorder provides a choice of unicast RTP or unicast TCP transport protocols. A multicast transport protocol may be configured if required (see the Enterprise Controller User Guide).

  • Page 10: Multicast Rtp - An Overview

    However, because RTP is a connectionless protocol, data delivery is not guaranteed. When data packets are lost (for example, due to excessive network traffic), the decoder devices carefully manage the data stream to minimize any image disruption. VNR 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 11: Unicast Rtp - An Overview

    SOURCE specified encoder. DISPLAY Figure 4. Unicast TCP Streaming The decoder defines which source to connect to. Other than defining an IP address and source type (if required), no special source encoder setup is required. VNR 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 12: Definitions

    Whiteboard (wb) data — Also known as annotation data, whiteboard data outputs text and simple pointer annotation onto local displays that are connected to VN-Matrix encoders or decoders. This type of data is bidirectional, which allows a decoder to send whiteboard data to an encoder. VNR 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 13: Features

    — flexible to apply in a wide range of applications; develop recording systems with few or many audio and video channels System synchronization — synchronize playback across multiple VNR 100 units — supports lip sync, genlocked decoding, scaled playback across multiple VNR 100 units,...

  • Page 14: Panels And Cabling

    Ethernet port 0 (eth0) — use an RJ-45 cable to connect this port to the primary network (the VN-Matrix network). Ethernet port 1 (eth1) — is not functional. Do not connect this port to a network. VNR 100 • Panels and Cabling...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Cover

    NOTE: It is not necessary to access the front panel during normal operation of the VNR 100. Handles (2) — the VNR 100 is mounted on sliding rails in a standard rack. The handles allow the unit to be pulled in and out of the rack on the rails. They are also used to secure the front panel bezel.
  • Page 16 OS drive — houses the solid state operating system drive (removable). Media drive — houses the media drive (removable). Spare drive bays (2) — must not have drives fitted. Do not remove the OS or Media drive when the VNR 100 is powered ATTENTION: VNR 100 • Panels and Cabling...

  • Page 17: Configuration And Hardware Setup

    Getting Started with the Enterprise Controller Setup Overview NOTE: if the VNR 100 recorder is rack mounted, access to the rear panel may be restricted. Connect all cables at the same time as the unit is mounted. Mount the VNR 100 recorder in a suitable location (see Mounting the VNR 100 page 22).

  • Page 18: Vnr 100 Power Up Procedure

    8). The VNR 100 boots VNR 100 Power Down Procedure Power off the VNR 100 by pressing and releasing the front panel power button. The recorder takes approximately 20 to 30 seconds to power-down. Initial Configuration of the VNR 100 The initial configuration of the VNR 100 allows it to connect to the Enterprise Controller.
  • Page 19 User account name cannot be changed. Data (media) disk —This area provides information about the media drive on the VNR 100. For full instructions on replacing the media drive, please see the VNR 100 Media Drive Replacement Kit Installation Guide, at www.extron.com.

  • Page 20: Getting Started With The Enterprise Controller

    . The Enterprise Controller Device List opens: Login Figure 12. Enterprise Controller Device List Check the box next to the VNR 100 recorder. A series of action buttons appear at the bottom of the screen: Figure 13. Enterprise Controller Device List Action Buttons Use the Enterprise Controller User Guide (at www.extron.com) for complete...

  • Page 21: Replacing The Vnr 100 Drives

    The media drive kit also offers a convenient way to archive materials. There are four drive bays on the front panel of the VNR 100. From left to right, they are numbered 0 - 3. The OS drive is number 0 and the media drive is number 1.

  • Page 22: Configuring The New Drive

    Power on the monitor. The login screen is displayed. Enter the Username Password NOTE: By default, the Username and the matrix_rec Password matrix From the menu bar on the desktop, select Applications > Internet > Firefox Web Browser VNR 100 • Replacing the VNR 100 Drives...
  • Page 23 192.168.254.254 Controller port 5432 1500 User settings New password Confirm New password Data disk Umount mounted to /home/matrix_rec/Recording_Files status: Disk free space: 19GB->98% used Format formated to ext3 Cancel Changes Apply Changes VNR 100 • Replacing the VNR 100 Drives...

  • Page 24: Media Drive Replacement Kit

    NOTE: When the new drive is correctly seated, all necessary connections are automatically formed. Reconnect the power to the VNR 100 and power it on by pressing the power switch. Configuring the New Drive Initial configuration is through the browser of a computer connected to the same network as the VNR 100.

  • Page 25: Monitoring Free And Used Disk Space

    To monitor the amount of free disk space and the percentage of disk space used, see the Data Disk information on the VNR 100 web page (see the figure above). Directory and File Structure Use the Enterprise Controller website to view the directory and file structure of the VNR 100 media disk. Enter the of the Enterprise Controller in the address bar of your browser.

  • Page 26: Reference Information

    The port numbers are, in most cases, for the sender. Port numbers used for receiving are less important in regards to security. When configuring a network, make sure it allows traffic on the ports required for your given application. The ports highlighted in yellow accommodate most simple applications. VNR 100 • Reference Information...
  • Page 27 5432 (or the user-defined port number) on the Enterprise Controller. 9002 Default port for collecting UDP traffic for data-transport. Value is user-definable. 9996 HLI server port. 9997 Annotation server port. NOTE: The ports highlighted in yellow accommodate most simple applications. VNR 100 • Reference Information...

  • Page 28: Included Parts

    (such as the use of power strips). Rack Mounting Using Rack Rails The rack mounting kit is used to mount the VNR 100 in a Telco rack or a standard 19 inch (48.3 cm) wide rack with four vertical posts, one in each corner.
  • Page 29 Press the rail against the VNR 100 so that the hooks pass through the holes. Slide the rail back so that the hooks hold the rail. Secure the rail against the side of the VNR 100 using the provided M4 flat head screws (two on each side).
  • Page 30 The shorter rail section attaches to the rear of the rack. • The rear rail section goes to the outside of the front section (closer to the rack and further from the VNR 100). Stud Rack Mounting Rail Rail Slot...
  • Page 31 Secure two rail mounting brackets to each rail assembly. Align the flanges of the rail mounting brackets with the vertical posts of the Telco rack. Secure the rail assemblies to the Telco rack with the provided mounting screws. VNR 100 • Reference Information...
  • Page 32 Installing the VNR 100 into the rack By now, you must have the rails attached to both the VNR 100 chassis and to the rack. ATTENTION: Do not pick up the VNR 100 by the front handles. These are designed only for pulling the recorder from the rack.
  • Page 33 Finished Installation: Installed Figure 22. Standard Rack Mount Installed Figure 23. Telco Rack Mount VNR 100 • Reference Information...
  • Page 34 Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America,...

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