Extron electronic VN-MATRIX 225, VN-MATRIX 325 setup guide Determine the Default Network Settings

Figure 1. Example VN-Matrix Network Configuration

VNM Recorder • Setup Guide

The Extron VNM Recorder is a network storage device used to digitally record and play back multiple streams of high resolution video, audio, and data encoded to an

IP network via VN-Matrix encoders and decoders. It can be used with any VN-Matrix

application to document, archive, review, and play back highly sophisticated or demanding AV imagery.

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a VNM Recorder using a basic VN-Matrix system.

NOTE: See the VNM Recorder User Guide, VN-Matrix 200 Series User Guide, VN-Matrix 225 Series User Guide,

VN-Matrix 300 User Guide, and the VN-Matrix 325 User Guide for complete installation, network configuration, and mounting information. User guides are available at www.extron.com.

Initial Installation and Configuration of Devices

Step 1 — Determine the Default Network Settings

Before connecting any device to a network, the default network settings of each device must be changed. On an existing network, check with the network administrator for a range of available IP addresses.

On a closed network, used exclusively for VN-Matrix devices, it is recommended to use addresses within the range of 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

RS-232 RS-232

		Browser User	Ethernet
	RGB	Control
	or
	DVI	Ethernet	Ethernet	DVI
	VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES	Local Network		VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES
	VNM 200 (encoder)			VNM 225 (decoder)
PC (source)		Switch
				Display
			Ethernet
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.101				Local IP Address: 192.168.254.102
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254				Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

VNM Recorder (system controller)

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Figure 1 shows an example

addressing scheme for a simple system that contains a VNM Recorder, an encoder, and a decoder.

Step 2 — Determine the Device that Acts as the Controller

A device within the VN-Matrix system must be designated as the controller of the network. The controller can be one of the following devices:

zz VN-Matrix 200, 225, 300, or 325 device, which is suitable for small network systems zz VNM Recorder, which is suitable for small network systems

zz VNM Enterprise Controller, which is suitable for large network systems

The controller device acts as a central point of reference for each device, manages all of the system communications to every matrix device present, and also serves the web-based control interface to the user. In figure 1, the VNM Recorder is set up as the controller for the system. Once configuration of the VN-Matrix system is complete, the IP address of the controller device can be entered into a suitable web browser running on any PC or laptop connected to the VN-Matrix network.

Step 3 — Install and Configure the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 Devices

Connect these devices as necessary and power them on. Configure the network settings of these devices using a PC running HyperTerminal. For installation and configuration instructions, see the setup guides included with these devices. Figure 1 can also be used as a guide for configuring network settings.

Step 4 — Connect the Recorder to the VN-Matrix Network

With the VNM Recorder positioned as shown in figure 1, connect the primary VN-Matrix network to the upper Ethernet connector (eth0) of the recorder using Category (CAT) 6 cable. If necessary, connect a secondary VN-Matrix network to the lower Ethernet connector (eth1) of the recorder using CAT 6 cable.

Step 5 — Connect Configuration Devices to the Recorder

Upper connector (eth0)

Lower connector (eth1)

Connect a mouse, a keyboard, and a computer monitor to the recorder. See the VNM Recorder User Guide for more information on connecting these devices.

Step 6 — Power on the Recorder

Plug a standard IEC power cord into the recorder and connect it to a power source. Power on the recorder.

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