Recording and

Playing Streams

NOTE: It is recommended that all devices within the VN‑Matrix network contain the
same version of firmware to avoid communication and compatibility issues. Check
that each device contains the same version of firmware by using the Device page
of the web‑based user interface. To update the VNM Recorder firmware, see the
Firmware Updates section on page 63.
This section provides information on:
zInitial Setup and Configuration
zRecording a Stream
zPlaying a Recorded Stream
zUsing Bookmarks
If necessary, refer to the information in the Web-based User Interface Control Options
section on page 25 while following the various procedures below.

Initial Setup and Conguration

This section talks about how to set up each VN‑Matrix as a decoder or encoder.
NOTE: All connections (streams) must be removed from the VN‑Matrix system before a
codec can be assigned as an encoder or a decoder.

Setting up a VN-Matrix Codec as a Decoder

1. From the Device List page (see page 26), click on a VN‑Matrix codec device. The
Device page appears.
2. Click create display (if necessary, click change device type first).
3. Click the display0 icon.
The Display page appears.
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