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:
zAbout this Guide
zAbout the VNM Recorder
zTransport Protocols Used for Streaming
zDefinitions
zFeatures
About this Guide
This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the
VNM Recorder.
In this guide:
zThe term "recorder" refers specifically to the VNM Recorder.
zThe term "codec" refers to either a VN‑Matrix encoder or decoder.
zThe 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.
zThe 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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