Extron electronic 325 Features, Configurable as encoder and decoder, Two RS-232 serial ports

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Features

Resolutions

Color space

Supports broadcast quality video formats (see table 1)

Table 1. Supported Video Formats

 

 

Video Format

 

 

SMPTE 424 / 425M

 

SMPTE 292M

 

SMPTE 259M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1080p @ 50/59.94/60 Hz

 

1080i @ 50/59.95/60 Hz

 

525i @ 59.94 Hz

 

 

1080p@23.97/24/25/29.97/30 Hz

 

625i @ 50 Hz

 

 

720p @ 23.97/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-bit, 4:2:2, YCrCb

 

10-bit, 4:2:2, YCrCb

 

10-bit, 4:2:2, YCrCb

 

 

 

 

 

Autodetection — The codecs auto-detect the format of the connected signal. Input sources are encoded and decoded at their native resolution and format

Audio signal compatability — The codecs support the transport of embedded audio input data, as described by the SMPTE 299M 24-bit digital audio and SMPTE 272M-A 20-bit digital audio standards.

Configurable as encoder and decoder

Encoder signal connections — The unit has three functional BNC connectors for video connections; an input and two looped outputs.

Decoder signal connections — The unit has two functional BNC connectors for video and sync connections.

Two levels of operator interface

Low-level configuration — The Ethernet parameters of each codec in the system are set using a PC connected to an RS-232 serial port.

Final configuration and operation — After the initial low-level configuration, all other configuration and operation of the VN-Matrix 325 system is via either of two Ethernet ports of the system controller unit. A computer that is running on the same network as either port can control the entire system using the built-in HTML pages of that unit.

System control — One codec unit in the system is designated as the system controller. The unit acts as a server for the HTML control interface and holds a record of the configuration of all VN-Matrix 325 devices on the network. The system controller manages the communications to all VNC 325 devices. Any codec, whether it is configured as an encoder or decoder, can be used as the system controller.

Two Ethernet ports — Each unit has two Ethernet ports for network connections: One RJ-45 port for a Category (CAT) 6 twisted pair (TP) cable

One optical port for a fiber-optic cable

Two RS-232 serial ports

Remote port — For low-level configuration of the Ethernet parameters of the unit.

RS-232 Over LAN port — For inputting and outputting RS-232 data with the coded and decoded video, such as for control of projector. This port is also for access to the built-in alarm relay.

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Contents VN-Matrix325 Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Contents VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP Codec Contents About the VNC 325 Codec About this GuideVN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP Codec Introduction Configurable as encoder and decoder FeaturesTwo levels of operator interface Two RS-232 serial portsVN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP Codec Introduction Installation and Setup Overview Installation SetupVNC 325 Features Rear Panel FeaturesPlanning the System Architecture Mounting the UnitsMulticast RTP Data Transport MethodsTypical Unicast RTP Application Unicast RTPUnicast TCP Data and Control RoutingSwitched and Isolated Network Configuration Example 1 Switched and isolated network configurationApplicable Codec Configuration Selections LAN Port Example 2 Switched and isolated network configurationCodec Option LAN Port 1 RJ-45 LAN Port 2 fiber optic Routed Network Configuration Example 3 Routed Network ConfigurationConfiguring Network Settings Serial Port WiringBaud rate Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control None Low-level Network Configuration Controller IP option Configuration MenuConfiguration Selections Configuration SelectionsLAN Port Specific Options Function Comments Ip forwarding Not implemented. Do not change this valueMaking Remaining Connections RS-232 Over LAN PortLAN Ports RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables RJ-45 port wiringVideo Input, Output, and Loop Connections Encoder configurationLoop BNC connector Not used Decoder configurationStartup and Login Configure Encoders and DecodersDevice List Typical VN-Matrix 325 System Configure the Units as Encoders or DecodersConfiguring a Codec as a Source or Display Enable multicast streaming Encoder Configuration Enable multicast streamingIndications and Controls LAN-1 and LAN-2 LEDsStatus LED Network Interface Device List Device ModeDevice Field Removing a device from the networkTypical Device Page for an Encoder DeviceDevice summary panel Licensed features panelDevice setup panel Configuration panelMode Streams panel Configuration Page Video EncoderName panel Configuration Page Audio EncoderANC Audio panel Audio Encoder FEC Panel Forward error correction FEC panelAudio Encoder Streams Panel Configuration Page Colfec and Rowfec EncodersFEC Encoder Streams Panel Bandwidth Management Page and Typical Bit RatesBandwidth Management Standard Controls Panel Bandwidth management standard controls panelAdvanced Controls Panel Advanced Controls panelBandwidth Management Peak flow rate Typical Embedded Audio Bit Rates in Transparent ModeMaximum bit rates Broadcast Contribution Video BitDecoder Video Configuration Panel Decoder Display and ConfigurationDecoder Streams Configuration Panel Decoder Streams Configuration PanelDecoder Bit Rate and Stream Decoder Bit Rate and StreamRaw Network Statistics Panel Pass-through Control Peripherals Page and Serial Port ControlConfiguring a Serial Pass-through Group Configuring a Serial Pass-through GroupFirmware Upgrade Stages Function Summary Perform on Firmware UpgradeUpgrade Uploading the upgrade to the controller codecInstalling the firmware prepare, activate, and commit stages License Passwords Panel Accounts Page Passwords and Clock ManagementController Licensing Panel Clock Management PanelAlarms AlarmsAlarm Source Filter settings panelAlarm Severity Description Critical NoneAlarm types and descriptions Alarm list panelEncoder Alarm Encoder Alarm Type and Description Action Default SettingsIndicates that there is a valid Alarm Log Alarm LogsSimple Network Management Protocol Snmp Password ValueSnmp Trap Destination Values Snmp Community ValueVideo SpecificationsVideo input and loop through encoder Video processing codecAudio input and output Sync genlock decoderAudio processing Control host ports codecs, decodersGeneral Network transportMounting and Power Options Part Numbers and AccessoriesCodec Part Number and Included Parts Optional SFP ModuleTabletop Use Mounting the CodecMounting kits UL Rack-Mounting GuidelinesTest Pattern Output format1280 x 720x480 Extron Warranty
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