Digital Video Connectors; Power Supply Input; Network Connectors; Serial I/O Connectors - Extron electronics VN-Matrix 300 User Manual

Digital Video Connectors

The VN-Matrix 300 provides 3 BNC connectors for the connection of digital video sources.
The function of the connectors may change dependant on the configuration of the unit
(encoder or decoder mode).
Mode
Encoder
(IP TX)
Decoder
(IP RX)

Power Supply Input

The VN-Matrix 300 requires a 12V DC regulated power supply (rated at 5A) via this
connector.
A suitable mains-operated power supply unit (PSU) is provided.

Network Connectors

These are used to connect the VN-Matrix 300 to an Ethernet network.
Either port may be used for streaming images along with any associated audio and
z
ancillary data.
It is not possible to stream data from both ports simultaneously.
z
Either port may be used for control and monitoring purposes.
z
It is possible to use one port for the streaming of image data and the other port for
z
control and monitoring purposes.
RJ45 – LAN 1 — Provides a 1000BASE-T connection.
SFP – LAN 2 — Provides for an (optional) 1000BASE-SX optical connection.

Serial I/O Connectors

COM1 and 2 are standard 9-pin D type connectors. These are used to establish a serial data
link between the VN-Matrix 300 and an external computer.
COM1 is used for low level configuration of the VN-Matrix 300 unit via a serial link.
z
COM2 is used for sending or receiving serial data across a network, for example for
z
control of external devices.
SDI – IN SDI - OUT
Digital Video This connector provides a loop
input through of the original source
with a text overlay (optional)
for identification purposes.
Digital Genlock Digital Video output.
input (optional)
The video output will be
z
in the same format as the
originating source.
When no video streams are
z
being decoded this output
can provide either a frozen
image of the last received
frame or a user definable
splash screen.
Connector
SDI - LOOP
This connector provides a
simple re-clocked (buffered)
loop through connection of
the input source.
Not used
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