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User Guide
Streaming A/V Products
VNM Recorder
®
VN-Matrix Recorder
68-1998-01 Rev. C
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Chinese Simplified （简体中文） 警告：D产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险 WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended D to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage 电压，有触电危险。 within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. 注意：I 产 品 上 的 这个 标 志 意在 提 示用户设备 随 附的用户手 册 中 有 ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is I 重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。 intended to alert the user of important operating and
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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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Op
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Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or other severe consequences. CAUTION: A caution warns of things or actions that might damage the equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make setting up or working with the device easier. Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R
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Contents Introduction ............................................1 About the Web-based About this Guide .............................................. 1 User Interface ........................................23 About the VNM Recorder ................................ 1 Overview of Recorded Streams ................... 2 Overview of the Web‑based User Interface .... 23 Overview of Stream Playback ...................... 2 Accessing the Webbased User Interface ‑ ...... 24 About RAID5 Storage .....
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Recording and Playing Streams ...........48 Reference Information .........................62 Initial Setup and Configuration ....................... 48 Included Parts ............................................... 62 Setting up a VNMatrix Codec ‑ as a Decoder ............................................ 48 Firmware Updates .................................63 Setting up a VNMatrix Codec ‑ Preparing the Firmware .................................. 63 as an Encoder ..............................
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Introduction This section provides an overview of the user guide and describes the Extron VN‑Matrix (VNM) Recorder and its features. Topics that are covered include: z About this Guide z About the VNM Recorder z Transport Protocols Used for Streaming z Definitions z Features About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the VNM Recorder. In this guide: z The term "recorder" refers specifically to the VNM Recorder. z The term "codec" refers to
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Figure 1 shows a typical VNM Recorder application, which includes a single VN‑Matrix codec. The application shown in figure 1 can operate in recording mode or playback mode. Source TCP/RTP Control PC LAN-1 LAN-2 TEST STATUS Network ALARM VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP VN-Matrix Codec Target Display TCP/RTP VNM Recorder Figure 1. VNM Recorder Application Diagram Overview of Recorded Streams The following information is associated with recorded streams when using the VNM Reco
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About RAID5 Storage RAID storage is a system which allows hard drives to be linked together to form a single large capacity storage device that offers superior performance, storage capacity, and reliability over other storage solutions. The VNM Recorder uses RAID5 storage. RAID5 storage provides the following advantages. z Increased storage performance. z Full data redundancy which allows for data backup in the event of a hard drive failure. z A hard drive is set aside as a hot spare drive whi
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Multicast RTP — An Overview Multicast RTP allows a source to be displayed on multiple displays. This method uses a real‑time variation of UDP (User Datagram Protocol) called RTP (Real‑time Transport Protocol). RTP RTP Network LAN-1 LAN-1 LAN-2 LAN-2 STATUS STATUS VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES RGB/DVI OVER IP RGB/DVI OVER IP Encoder sends data using RTP RTP to a multicast group. LAN-1 LAN-2 STATUS VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES RGB/DVI OVER IP SOURCE RTP LAN-1 LAN-2 STATUS VN-MATRIX 225 SERI
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Unicast RTP — An Overview Similar to multicast RTP, this method uses a real‑time variation of UDP protocol, called unicast RTP. This method can be used where the network infrastructure does not support multicast traffic. Typically, this protocol is used for point‑to‑point configuration (single source to single display), but can be configured to use up to a maximum of four displays. NOTE: The encoder sends an individual stream to each decoder. This means that the total bandwidth of the VN‑Mat
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Unicast TCP — An Overview This method transports data using standard TCP (Transport Control Protocol) and should only be used for single point‑to‑point transfer of data. TCP is a connection‑based protocol and, therefore, data is guaranteed to be delivered. However, in the event of excessive network traffic, delivery may be delayed which will impact real‑time performance. TCP TCP LAN-1 LAN-2 Network LAN-1 LAN-2 STATUS STATUS VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES VN-MATRIX 225 SERIES RGB/DVI OVER IP RGB/DVI OVE
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Definitions PURE3 — PURE3 is specifically designed for network transmission of real time media (such as video or graphics, audio, data, and whiteboard elements). It features both spatial and temporal image compression, which allows for efficient bandwidth usage. z PURE3 streams always contain video or graphic elements. z PURE3 streams may contain audio, data, and whiteboard elements that are associated with the video and graphic elements. Streaming media (stream) — This term refers to multime
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Panels and Cabling This section provides information on: z Installation Overview z Front Panel Features z Rear Panel Features Installation Overview 1. Turn off and disconnect the VNM Recorder and all existing devices. 2. Mount the recorder, if necessary, as described in the Mounting section on page 72. 3. Connect any necessary devices to the recorder (see Front Panel Features below and Rear Panel Features on page 10). 4. Reconnect and power on all devices. Front Panel Features NOTE: Some featu
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Power button — This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the b main power. When the main power is turned off, standby power is actively supplied to the recorder. CAUTION: If the recorder requires service, disconnect the power supply from the recorder before proceeding. Reset button — Use this button to reboot the recorder. c Status LEDs — Six LEDs are used to provide the status of the VNM Recorder (see d figure 6). 1 2 Power Drive Activity Network Activity (1) Net
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CD/DVD drive — Insert any compatible CD or DVD into this drive. This drive is used for f system updates or software installation. 3.5 inch floppy drive — This drive accepts 3.5 inch floppy disks. g Rear Panel Features NOTE: Some features listed in this user guide may not be available on all units. This will not affect the overall functionality of the VNM Recorder. The rear panel connections of the VNM Recorder are shown in figure 7. 17 2 18 1 3 5 6 9 11 12 4 7 8 10 13 14 19 15 16 Figure 7. V
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Center/Subwoofer connector (not required; orange) — Connect a compatible k center speaker or subwoofer to this port. Line in connector (not required; blue) — Connect a compatible line in device to l this 3.5 mm port. Use this port to play external audio through the sound card of the recorder. Rear speaker connector (not required; black) — Connect a compatible rear m speaker to this 3.5 mm port. Front speaker connector (not required; lime) — Connect a compatible front n speaker to this 3
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Recorder Configuration and Hardware Setup This section provides information on how to configure the VNM Recorder so that it will work within a VN‑Matrix system. After completing this chapter, see the "About the Web-based User Interface" section on page 23 for information about controlling the VNM Recorder using a control PC. Topics that are covered include: z Setup Overview z VNM Recorder Power Up Procedure z VNM Recorder Power Down Procedure z Choosing the Controller Device z Configurin
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VNM Recorder Power Up Procedure Use the following procedure to power up the VNM Recorder. NOTE: Before turning on the VNM Recorder, ensure that all necessary devices are powered on and connected properly. 1. Press the power button on the front of the unit to initialize the bootup sequence. 2. After bootup is complete, the following login screen appears if a local monitor is connected. The VNM Recorder is now operational. Figure 8. VNM Recorder Login Screen VNM Recorder • Recorder Configuration
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Login Information NOTES: • A mouse, keyboard, and monitor must be connected to the VNM Recorder to log in to the unit itself. • Login information is case sensitive. • It is only necessary to log in to the VNM Recorder when it requires configuration. The VNM Recorder does not require login information for normal operation. ® ® Log in to the VNM Recorder using the Red Hat Enterprise Linux login page (see figure 8). The default login information is as follows. z Administrator username — root z A
