Introduction and
Installation
This section gives an overview of the guide and features of the Extron VNS 104 Multi‑Stream Decoding Software. It also describes the requirements for using the application. Topics that are covered include:
•About this Guide
•Overview of the VNS 104
•VN-Matrix Device Compatibility
•System Requirements
•VNS 104 Software Installation
About this Guide
This guide provides detailed information on how to install and use the VNS 104 Multi‑Stream Decoding Software. The terms “decoder software”, “decoder”, and “VNS 104” refer to the VNS 104 Multi‑Stream Decoding Software. The term “encoder” refers to a VN‑Matrix system hardware encoder. “EC”, “controller”, and “system controller” refer to the VN‑Matrix Enterprise Controller.
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Overview of the VNS 104
The VNS 104 Multi‑Stream Decoder Software application allows decoding up to four simultaneous PURE3 video streams from VN‑Matrix 200/225 Series and VN‑Matrix 300 Series encoders and PURE3 recorded streams in active playback on the network. PURE3 streams contain video information compressed by the PURE3 codec and used to transport media signals in real time over an Ethernet network. In addition, a PURE3 stream may contain associated audio content.
NOTE: The VNS 104 Multi‑Stream Decoding Software will not correctly display interlaced source images.
The PURE3 codec preserves three performance factors that affect the delivery of video over a network:
•Low latency
•Low bandwidth
•High image quality
The VNS 104 software is a Microsoft® Windows® ‑based PC application installed on a
NOTE: Only one instance of each VNS 104 device ID is allowed on a system.
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