Extron Electronics VN-Matrix 250 User Guide User Manual

Vn-matrix, 250 series user guide

68-2236-01 Rev. B

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VNE 250 Encoder and VND 250 Decoder

VN-Matrix

250 Series

User Guide

Streaming AV Products

Table of contents

Document Outline

VN-Matrix® 250 Series User Guide
Safety Instructions
FCC Class A Notice
Specifications Availability
Conventions Used in this Guide
Contents
Introduction
- About this Guide
- About the VNM 250
- VNM 250 System Controller
- Transport Protocols Used for Streaming
- Definitions
- Features
Installation Overview
Front Panels
- VNM 250 Front Panels
- Status Information
- Unit Identify Mode
Rear Panel and Connections
- VNE 250 Rear Panel
- VND 250 Rear Panel
- Connections
System Configuration with the Enterprise Controller
- Controlling Your System with a VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller
Low Level Device Configuration
- Setting a VNM 250 Device as the System Controller
  - Configuring the System Controller with a Static IP Address
  - Configuring Other VNM 250 Devices with a Static IP Address
- Configuring a VNM 250 Series Unit for DHCP
  - Configuring a VNM 250 System Controller as a DHCP Server
  - Configuring a VNM 250 Series Unit to Operate with a DHCP Server
- Using a Dedicated DHCP Server
- Configuring a Windows 2008 R2.
- Control Port
- Configuring the Control port
VNM 250 GUI Overview
- VNM 250 GUI Login
- VNM 250 GUI Tabs
- Tabs Shared by Both the Encoder and Decoder
- Encoder Tabs
- Decoder Tabs
  - Output Configuration
Configuration with the VNM 250 GUI
- Configuring a VNE 250
- Configuring a VND 250
- Custom Input and Output Modes
- Upgrading Firmware
  - Uploading the Firmware File to the VNM 250 Controller
  - Installing the New Firmware
- Configuring KVM Functionality
- RS-232 Pass-through Configuration
  - Pass-through Coms Server Configuration
  - Pass-through Coms Client Configuration
Front Panel Menu Configuration
- Front Panel Menu Overview
- Configuring the VNE 250 Encoder
- Configuring the VND 250 Decoder
Alarms
- Alarm Types
- Alarm Handling
Troubleshooting
- Front Panel Status Indicators
- Front Panel LCD Menu
  - Default Menu Screens (Encoder)
  - Default Menu Screens (Decoder)
- Controller Web User Interface
- Troubleshooting Guide
Reference Material
- Supported EDID Modes
  - DVI
  - HDMI
  - VGA
- VN-Matrix System Port Usage
SIS Commands
- Introduction to SIS
  - Host-to-Device Communications
- Symbols Used in this Guide
- Error Messages
- Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Mounting
- Choosing a Suitable Location for Mounting
- Environmental Requirements
- Mounting Procedures
  - Tabletop Use
  - Rack-Mounting
Extron Warranty
Extron Contact Information