Initial Setup - Extron electronics VN-Matrix 200 Series Setup Manual

VN-Matrix 200
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Network connectors (I and II) — Two female RJ-45 connectors are used to connect the VN-Matrix 200 to an Ethernet network.
Typically, port I is used for data streaming and device configuration (using the Web interface). Port II is reserved for future use and
special applications.
d
Peripheral keyboard connector — Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port.
e
Peripheral mouse connector — Connect the mouse to the PS/2 port.
f
PC keyboard connector — Connect the VN-Matrix 200 PS/2 keyboard port to the PS/2 keyboard port of the PC.
g
PC mouse connector — Connect the VN-Matrix 200 PS/2 mouse port to the PS/2 mouse port of the PC.
h
DVI-I output connector — Connect the computer monitor to this female DVI-I output port.
i
DVI-I input connector — Connect the DVI-I output port of the computer to this female DVI-I input port.
j
COM 1 serial input-output connector — This male 9-pin port is used to configure the VN-Matrix 200. Connect it to RS-232 (com) port
of the PC.
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COM 2 serial input-output connector — This male 9-pin port is used to transmit and receive data across a network.

Initial Setup

1.
Connect the PC to the 9-pin COM 1 port
2.
To initiate communication between the computer and the VN-Matrix 200, run HyperTerminal from the PC. Set the
communications settings as shown below.
3.
Connect the power supply to the VN-Matrix 200
4.
After receiving the following "login:" prompt, type config then press the <Enter> key.
VN Matrix (R) Maintenance Console: ver3.3c
192.168.0.1 login:
Password:
When prompted for Password:, type config then press the <Enter> key. The option menu is displayed.
5.
Change the settings as needed by typing the option number then pressing the <Enter> key. Next, type in the new
setting and press the <Enter> key.
NOTE: Do not include any extra zeros when typing in IP addresses. For example, type 192.168.0.18; do not type
192.168.000.018.
Once all the changes have been made, type
automatically reboot to implement the new settings.
6.
Reboot each VN-Matrix 200 once it is connected to the network by inserting
a very small screwdriver or straightened paperclip into the small hole on the
front panel just to the left of the LED indicators as shown at right.
7.
A typical VN-Matrix network includes an Encoder (PC input), a Decoder (display output), and a PC (control). See the
following example connection diagram and explanations.
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of the VN-Matrix 200.
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and press the <Enter> key to exit the menu. The VN-Matrix 200 will
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Reset Hole
LAN-1
LAN-2
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