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- Page 1 User Guide Streaming AV Products VN-Matrix ® SDI, HD-SDI & 3G-SDI Over IP Codec 68-2122-01 Rev. A 12 11...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte- equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
- 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 4 Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or other severe consequences.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Mounting and Power Options ....69 Optional SFP Module ......... 69 Cables ............69 Mounting the Codec........70 Tabletop Use ..........70 Mounting kits ..........70 UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines ....70 Test Pattern ............ 71 VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Contents... - Page 6 VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Contents...
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Page 7: Introduction
• As an encoder to encode a source and stream it across a network, • As a decoder to decode a VN-Matrix 325 encoded data stream from a network. IP Encoder 1 IP Decoder 1 LAN-1... - Page 8 The configuration of each device, including the source that is displayed at each destination, can be set using any PC or laptop on the same network, using the VN-Matrix 325 web pages. In this example, the codec that is labeled IP Decoder 3 is the system controller.
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Page 9: Features
Final configuration and operation — After the initial low-level configuration, all other configuration and operation of the VN-Matrix 325 system is via either of two Ethernet ports of the system controller unit. A computer that is running on the same network as either port can control the entire system using the built-in HTML pages of that unit. - Page 10 NOTE: It is crucial to the effective operation of VN-Matrix 325 that sufficient data throughput be achieved, especially where multiple sources are encoded. The network efficiency is directly affected by the speed and configuration of each element, such as switchers and routers, within its infrastructure.
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Page 11: Installation And Setup
“Making Remaining Connections“). all displays (see � Use a web browser and the network interface to configure the system for the data “Configuring Encoders and Decoders”). transport method selected (see VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... -
Page 12: Rear Panel Features
Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 75 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently fixed to a building structure or similar structure. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... -
Page 13: Mounting The Units
Before you make connections, plan how you will transport data (see Methods“, below) and how you will route the streaming video and audio and the control signals within the network (see “Data and Control Routing,“ on page 10). VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... -
Page 14: Data Transport Methods
Therefore, UDP can be unreliable. On the other hand, RTP provides very low latency, which is important for video transport. • The VN-Matrix 325 supports IGMP V2 for multicast streaming. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... - Page 15 The VN-Matrix 325 system can support up to four displays (decoders) from one source (encoder), but such a configuration uses four separate data streams and results in four times the network bit rate as a single display (decoder) configuration.
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Page 16: Data And Control Routing
The system can be used over both switched (single segment) and routed (multi-segment) networks The VN-Matrix 325 system can be configured to run using either a single LAN port (1 or 2) or both LAN ports. In the single port configuration, all data (image, audio, control, and monitoring) is transported on the designated port. - Page 17 SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP Network Switch Network 2 Network Managment Server Browser 1 Optional Connections 172.28.0.3 172.28.0.4 Figure 6. Switched and Isolated Network Configuration VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
- Page 18 Controller ip: 172.28.0.1 Codec 2 Option LAN Port 1 (RJ-45) Option LAN Port 2 (fiber optic) Address: 172.28.0.2 Address: 192.168.0.2 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 172.28.0.254 Controller ip: 172.28.0.1 VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
- Page 19 SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP Network Switch Network 2 Network 2 Network Management Server Browser 1 Optional Connections 172.28.0.3 172.28.0.4 Figure 7. Switched and Isolated Network Configuration VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
- Page 20 Controller ip: 192.168.0.1 Codec 2 Option LAN Port 1 (RJ-45) Option LAN Port 2 (fiber optic) Address: 172.28.0.2 Address: 192.168.0.2 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.254 Controller ip: 192.168.0.1 VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
- Page 21 Network Network Network Network Network Switch Switch Switch Switch Router Local Network Browser 1 Browser Network 2 Network 2 Management Server 172.28.0.4 172.29.1.4 172.28.0.3 Figure 8. Routed Network Configuration VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
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Page 22: Configuring Network Settings
The VNC 325 uses 9-pin D male connectors. You may need an adapter. • The RS-232 protocol for the Remote port is as follows: Baud rate: 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... -
Page 23: Low-Level Network Configuration
NOTES: • You need to manually assign a known IP address for the controller into each codec in the VN-Matrix. This allows each VN-Matrix 325 device in the system to be set to recognize the IP address of the device controller. -
Page 24: Configuration Selections
<Enter> to save all settings and exit the menu. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for each VNC 325 unit in the VN-Matrix system. Assign the same controller IP address to each unit. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... -
Page 25: Configuration Selections
Set the appropriate Manually enter the IP address for the port; use no leading • subnet mask for the zeroes. For example: 255.255.10.0 is valid, 255.255.010.0 network. is not valid. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... - Page 26 Activate any changes made by rebooting the codec. Reboot and activate Changes are not activated until the codec is rebooted. settings. NOTE: Entering reboot at the terminal emulation program cursor also resets the unit. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
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Page 27: Making Remaining Connections
Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily. Act (right) LED indicator — Indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should flicker as the codec communicates. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... - Page 28 Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 m). NOTES: • It is crucial to the effective operation of VN-Matrix 325 that sufficient data throughput be achieved, especially where multiple sources are encoded. The network efficiency is directly affected by the speed and configuration of each element, such as switchers and routers, within its infrastructure.
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Page 29: Video Input, Output, And Loop Connections
Network Encoder Configuration REMOTE RS-232 POWER OVER LAN OPTICAL 12V DC 3A MAX Optional Monitor Digital Video Source Optional Monitor Figure 13. Video Connections in the Encoder Configuration VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup... - Page 30 Loop BNC connector — Not used. Network Decoder Configuration REMOTE RS-232 POWER OVER LAN OPTICAL 12V DC 3A MAX Local SDI (Optional) Decoded Video Monitor Figure 14. Video Connections in the Encoder Configuration VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
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Page 31: Configure Encoders And Decoders
NOTE: The computer must be on the same subnet as the VN-Matrix 325 units. In the web browser, enter the IP address of the VNC 325 that is configured as the controller into the address bar of the web browser (see figure 15). - Page 32 LOG IN opens to the Device List page (see figure 16). The web page lists all VN-Matrix devices that are connected to the system controller. Figure 16. Device List Page VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
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Page 33: Configure The Units As Encoders Or Decoders
Configure the Units as Encoders or Decoders A typical VN-Matrix 325 network (see figure 17) includes an encoder (source), a decoder (display), and a controlling PC. The data transport method, TCP or RTP, is defined on the decoder configuration page. Multicasting is selected on the encoder configuration page (see “Enable multicast... - Page 34 (click on the display page (see figure 20 on the Please select a source next page). VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
- Page 35 Save All NOTE: If you do not click , the configuration settings are lost when power Save All is cycled on and off. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
- Page 36 ) for the video icon. Repeat steps 3 through 5. Repeat step 2, substituting the rowfec port icon ( ) for the video icon. Repeat steps 3 through 5. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Installation and Setup...
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Page 37: Operation
Lit (encoder only) — Video is present but encoder is not streaming it. The unit may also be disabled or in standby mode. Alarm LED — An alarm that you have defined as critical has occurred. NOTE: “Filter settings panel“ to define a critical alarm. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 38: Network Interface
Network Interface Once all VN-Matrix 325 devices have been correctly set-up for and connected to a network, any further configuration and operation is via the network interface (built-in HTML pages) of the unit designated as the controller. -
Page 39: Device List Page
Click the Delete icon ( ) for the device to be removed (see figure 24). A confirmation dialog box appears. Figure 24. Removing a Device from the Network Click in the confirmation dialog box. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 40: Device Page
Typical Device Page for an Encoder The device page is divided into four information and configuration panels: • Device summary ( Licensed features ( • • Device setup ( Configuration ( • VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... - Page 41 Video — For the VNC 325, this field always • reads 3G-SDI • Audio — For the VNC 325, this field always reads The licence management button opens the License page where additional features may be enabled. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
- Page 42 The icons displayed in this box are available only after you create a device. The example at right shows selecting an source or display. encoder. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
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Page 43: Configuration Page - Video Encoder
Extron recommends avoiding spaces within names.. • Input Mode — The VN-Matrix 325 codec supports a fully automatic detection of the connected signal format. No manual configuration is required. Current Mode — This value reports the currently detected source type. -
Page 44: Configuration Page - Audio Encoder
Highlight the existing device name. Type the new name. Click the button. update NOTE: Spaces within names can cause issues when controlling the system using a third-party control system. Extron recommends avoiding spaces within names.. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... - Page 45 16 bits 48,000 768,000 1,536,000 Bit depth decimation decimate 2 24,000 384,000 768,000 Bit depth decimation, 0.5 sample rate decimate 4 12,000 192,000 384,000 Bit depth decimation, 0.25 sample rate VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
- Page 46 FEC applied. The VN-Matrix 325 products implement the recommendations defined by the PRo-MPEG Code of Practice #3 (CoP3)/SMPTE 2022 standard.
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Page 47: Configuration Page - Colfec And Rowfec Encoders
The data transport method, TCP or RTP, is defined on the decoder configuration page (see “Configure Encoders or Decoders”). FEC multicasting is selected on this page “Enable multicast streaming“ to select the multicast and “Data Transport (see Methods“ for definitions of the methods). VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 48: Bandwidth Management Page And Typical Bit Rates
Bandwidth Management (standard) controls — Provides a simple interface that configures a subset of the VN-Matrix 325 compression toolset (see “Bandwidth management standard controls panel“). Advanced controls — Provides control of the complete VN-Matrix 325 compression toolset (see “Advanced controls panel“). To hide this panel click the Standard button in the Bandwidth Management panel. - Page 49 Bit rate — Enter a value of up to 300.000 Mbps to set the limit for the total bit rate for all data; image, audio, and audio. This control is not available for editing when the Control mode is set to None VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
- Page 50 As the threshold value is increased, only changes above a certain level are sent, thus reducing the bit rate. As a general rule, always set this to a 1 for a camera originated image. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
- Page 51 See “Typical bit rates“ on the next page to see the estimated bit rates for various video, audio, and error correction selections. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
- Page 52 30 to 100 Mbps 4 to 30 Mbps The VN-Matrix 325 supports the transport of the audio data that is embedded in the video transport. Audio is available in blocks of 4 channels, with a bit rate of 2.43Mbps per pair in stereo mode.
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Page 53: Decoder Display And Configuration Page
Active format — Reports the currently selected output mode. The reported mode is the source type. If no source is available, the splash screen resolution is reported. For each change made, click the button to confirm the change. Update VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 54: Decoder Streams Configuration Panel
Bandwidth links — Click any of the links, (column Bandwidth video audio colfec error correction), or (row error correction), to open the “Decoder Bit Rate and rowfec Streams Page”, described on the next page. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 55: Decoder Bit Rate And Stream Page
) so that the meter sits at the mid point. If the meter swings left, it indicates that the buffer is underflowing. • If the meter swings right, it indicates that the buffer is overflowing. • VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... - Page 56 This row is always for TCP streams. row — The user-programmable time, in seconds, over which the Interval Time Window1 Window2 data is averaged. column assumes an infinite interval time. Total VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
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Page 57: Peripherals Page And Serial Port Control
Simultaneous data transfers are processed on a first in first out basis. Any number of pass-through groups can exist on the same network. Communication can only take place between a client and a server; one client cannot communicate with another. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 58: Configuring A Serial Pass-Through Group
Repeat steps 2 through 7 for all Click the tab to save the changes. Save All NOTE: If you do not click Save All , the settings are lost when power is cycled on and off. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 59: Firmware Upgrade Page
The process allows you to temporarily install and test the new firmware and, if everything is OK, you can then permanently install (commit) the new firmware. Up until the last stage it is possible to return to the existing firmware version. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... - Page 60 Upgrade Version field — Displays the version to which you are upgrading. Device Upgrade Status — Reports the status of the upgrade process. At this point • in the upload procedure, it reports WAIT VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
- Page 61 45) and click the Click the Select Firmware Version drop-down box ( firmware file you want to install. Usually only one is file listed. Figure 45. Prepare an Upgrade in a Codec VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
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Page 62: License Page
The system controller can be licensed to add or remove features. The license is entered when the unit is manufactured and users should not attempt modify this in any way. If you do modify these fields, the unit may become unstable. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation... -
Page 63: Accounts Page (Passwords And Clock Management)
Figure 46. Accounts Page Passwords Panel The VN-Matrix 325 system has three user accounts, all shown and changeable on the passwords panel (see figure 47): Administrator — Allows full read/write access to all setup parameters. •... - Page 64 The fields on this panel are set when the unit is manufactured and users should not attempt modify them in any way. CAUTION: If you do modify these fields, the unit may become unstable. VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Operation...
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Page 65: Alarms And Snmp
Alarms Page The alarms page (see figure 49) lets you monitor system alarms and define what is and is not an alarm condition. Figure 49. Alarms Page VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Alarms and SNMP... - Page 66 NOTE: Click the tab to permanently save the alarm settings. Save All Changes are lost after a power cycle unless you Save all VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Alarms and SNMP...
- Page 67 The compressed data rate is too Increase the Critical, reporting high. compression or reduce the required bit rate Network overload The network is dropping too many Warning, packets. reporting VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Alarms and SNMP...
- Page 68 The device is question: not available or has failed. Has the unit been • removed? Is power applied? • Are the network • cable and connection present? VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Alarms and SNMP...
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Page 69: Alarm Logs Page
The list is refreshed each time that you change the sorting criteria. Click the button to erase all logged alarm data. Clear Logs VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Alarms and SNMP... -
Page 70: Simple Network Management Protocol
It is not the intent of this guide to define SNMP further than this and this section is intended for users who are familiar with SNMP protocol. The VN-Matrix 325 system can report alarm events via an SNMP trap, providing simple integration with network management systems (NMS). -
Page 71: Snmp Community Value
SNMP Community Value The SNMP community value, defined within the protocol, acts as a password. It authenticates messages between the VN-Matrix 325 system and the NMS. By default, the community string is set to public . This value can be changed, using the SNMP filter settings... -
Page 72: Reference Information
Output signal format follows the input format at the encoder. Connectors ........1 female BNC Nominal level ......... 0.8 Vp-p Impedance ........75 ohms Vertical frequency ......23.97 Hz to 60 Hz, depending on signal format VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Reference Information... - Page 73 Serial control port ......(1) RS-232, male 9-pin D connector (labeled "RS-232 over LAN") for third party device control across a network Baud rate and protocol ....115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Reference Information...
- Page 74 Environmental ......Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTES • All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. • VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Reference Information...
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Page 75: Part Numbers And Accessories
Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if you have questions. See the contact numbers on the last page of this guide for the Extron office nearest you. Cables Cable Part Number RG59 non-plenum cable 22-145-xx RG59 plenum cable 22-146-xx RG6 BNC cable 26-383-xx VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Reference Information... -
Page 76: Mounting The Codec
Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment • should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips). VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Reference Information... -
Page 77: Test Pattern
Output format: 1280 x 720, progressive 720 x 576 or 720 x 480, interlaced Figure 53. High Definition Test Pattern: Figure 54. Standard Definition Test Pattern: 1280 x 720 720x480, 720x576 VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Reference Information... - Page 78 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,...