Extron electronic 68-1998-01 REV. C manual About this Guide, About the VNM Recorder

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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:

zz About this Guide

zz About the VNM Recorder

zz Transport Protocols Used for Streaming zz Definitions

zz Features

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the VNM Recorder.

In this guide:

zz The term "recorder" refers specifically to the VNM Recorder.

zz The term "codec" refers to either a VN-Matrix encoder or decoder.

zz The term "stream" refers to multimedia that is constantly received by (and normally presented to) an end-user while being delivered by a VN-Matrix encoding device.

zz The term "element" refers to the video/graphics, audio, data, and whiteboard (user data) content that is contained within a stream.

About the VNM Recorder

The VNM Recorder connects to a network and is used to digitally record and play back multiple PURE3® streams via the IP network of VN-Matrix encoders and decoders. The VNM Recorder is used with any VN-Matrix application to document, archive, review, and play back highly sophisticated or demanding AV imagery.

The VNM Recorder has the ability to record PURE3 encoded IP streams on each channel. Up to five PURE3 streams can be recorded or played back on a single recorder. PURE3 streams recorded together maintain proper synchronization on playback.

The VNM Recorder uses a network storage architecture which makes systems highly scalable and flexible. Storage capacity can be increased or decreased based on the number of inputs, recording time, and archiving requirements.

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Contents User Guide Safety Instructions FCC Class a Notice Specifications AvailabilityConventions Used in this Guide Contents Reference Information About the VNM Recorder About this GuideOverview of Stream Playback Overview of Recorded StreamsAbout RAID5 Storage Transport Protocols Used for StreamingDecoder device Multicast RTP Streaming Multicast RTP An OverviewUnicast RTP Streaming Unicast RTP An OverviewUnicast TCP Streaming Unicast TCP An OverviewDefinitions FeaturesFront Panel Features Installation OverviewPanels Cabling Status LED Icons Parallel/Printer connector not used Rear Panel FeaturesPin connector not active/used Setup Overview Configuration Hardware SetupVNM Recorder Login Screen VNM Recorder Power Up ProcedureTo change the administrator password Login InformationTo add or change usernames and passwords If the VNM Recorder is logged into VNM Recorder Power Down ProcedureUsing the Front Panel If the VNM Recorder is not logged intoFrom the Linux desktop Using the Keyboard and MouseFrom the login screen Choosing the Controller DeviceDefault Network Settings Configuring the VNM RecorderConfiguring the Network and IP Address Settings Ethernet Device Window Confirm Settings Window Stage 2 Setting the controller IP address Config.xml Text Window Stage 3 Restart the VNM Recorder Configuring the VN-Matrix Encoders and DecodersOverview of the Web-based User Interface About Web-basedController Login Accessing the Web-based User InterfaceDevice List Web-based User Interface Control OptionsFive channel VNM Recorder Device ListThat the current and persistent databases remain up-to-date Recorder Device Recorder DeviceVNM Recorder RecorderChannel contains the following parameters Navigate NavigateTo be deleted Make Directory Use this field to add a new directory Player PlayerStop Pause Play Bookmark Selecting a recording for replayConfig Config Advanced ConfigurationZz Playback Finish This is automatically filled in when FEC Forward Error Correction panel Currently not supported Accounts AccountsClock Management VN-Matrix Encoder and Decoder ConfigurationController Licensing Overview About the Content DirectoryNavigate Page Content Directory Content Directory BasicsCreating a Directory Setting a Stream Storage LocationFolder Icon Loading Icon Alert Icon Navigate Page Multiple Element Recording Understanding Saved Recordings With Multiple ElementsDeleting a Stream or Directory Renaming a Stream or DirectorySetting up a VN-Matrix Codec as a Decoder Initial Setup and ConfigurationRecording Playing Streams Setting up a VN-Matrix Codec as an Encoder Recording a Stream Switching a Codec between Encoder and DecoderRecording Preparation Stop Recording Initialize RecordingPlayback Preparation Playing a Recorded StreamStart and Finish Times Initialize PlaybackPause Playback Stop PlaybackDeleting Bookmarks Using BookmarksFile Structure Playback of Bookmarked StreamsAbout Alarms Filter Settings AlarmsAlarm Severity Description Alarm TypeAlarm Severity Applying Alarm Filter SettingsAlarms Page Alarm List Sorting Alarm ListAlarm Logs Alarm LogsAlarm Type Description Encoder Alarm Reference TablesAlarm Type Description Action Default Settings Alarm Type Description System Controller Alarm Type Description DecoderIncluded Parts InformationPart Number Guest username matrixrec Guest password matrix Firmware UpdatesPreparing the Firmware Gathering Firmware Installation Information Config.xml and Admin.xml Text Files Installing the FirmwareFirmware Installation Table below Terminal window. Manually close the terminal window Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7 or above Browser ConfigurationPer Site Internet Options Custom Level Security Options Cookie Preferences Mozilla Firefox version 1.3 or aboveUL Guidelines for Rack Mounting Tower InstallationRack Installation MountingIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Rack MountingPreparing to Install the Rails Installing the VNM Recorder into a Rack Europe and Africa China USA, Canada, South America Central America JapanAsia Middle East