Extron Electronics VN-Matrix 200 Series - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction
This section introduces you to the VN-Matrix 200 Series (VN 200). The topics covered in
this section are:
• Overview
• Firmware Version
• Product Range
• VNC 200 DVI-I — Codec
• VNE 200 DVI-I — Encoder Only
• VND 200 DVI-I — Decoder Only
• Functional Overview
• Front Panel Features
• Rear Panel Features
NOTE: This document covers the VNC 200 DVI-I (Codec) matrix switcher only,
although both the VNE 200 and VND 200 may be referenced. Encoder
features may apply to the VNE 200. Decoder features may apply to the
VND 200.
Overview
The VN-Matrix 200 devices distribute RGB video and graphics from a source computer or
similar graphical device across an IP network to one or more viewing stations.
An RGB signal is captured or acquired by a VNC 200 or VNE 200 unit and encoded into a
TCP or RTP data stream for transport across a local area or wide area network. Elsewhere
on the network another VNC 200 or a VND 200 unit can decode the stream back into an
analog RGB or digital (DVI) signal suitable for display on a wide range of display devices.
In addition to an RGB signal, the VNC 200 can provide cross-network transport of:
• Digital audio (SPDIF)
• Serial data (RS-232).
NOTE: Digital audio may accompany video, graphics, or both sources. The VN 200
cannot transport an “audio only” signal.
RS-232 serial data can be distributed between VNC 200 units unidirectionally as part of
the source stream (data channel) or bidirectionally independent of any source streams
(passthrough).
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