Extron electronic 225 Network Card User Manual
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1. Power on the VNM Enterprise Controller Plug a standard IEC power cord into the controller and connect it to a 100 to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source Step 5 Configure the Network Settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller The VNM Enterprise Controller is preconfigured with the following network settings IP address 192 168 254 254 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 NOTE With these settings the VN Matrix 200 225 300 325 devices must use IP addresses within the range of 192 168 254 1 through 192 168 254 253 and use the same subnet mask The example in figure 1 uses the default settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller Use the following procedure to change the network settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller if necessary VNM Enterprise Controller e Setup Guide Continued a Configure the network settings of a control PC so that it is Extron Electronics Matrix Enterprise Controller using an IP address within 192 168 254 1 to 192 168 254 253 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Connect the control PC to the VN Matrix network b Open a web browser on the control PC and type in the IP address of the VNM Enterprise Controller into the address bar for example http 192 168 254 254 The login screen appears in the browser see figure 2 c Enter the appropriate username and password 192 168 254 101 192 168 254 254 VNC 200 DVLAD ver3 10 9 192 168 254 102 192 168 254 254 VNC 200 DVLAD ver3 10 9 d Click Logi2. change the device name and configure the operating mode of the device e Format Use this window to adjust the format of the signal being output by a VN Matrix display 4 Repeat this procedure for other decoders as necessary Web based User Interface Control Options This section details some of the control options that are available when using the web based user interface For more information on available control options see the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide Using the Switcher Page The Switcher page is used to assign encoders sources to decoders displays This allows the user to control what is streamed throughout the entire system using a single page Use the following procedure to configure the Switcher page 1 Click on the switcher link located at the top right of the web page if login is required follow steps 5b through 5d The Switcher page appears i i From the Sources column click on an encoder source Extron Electronics z Displays Connections Click Take A connection is created between the selected coder Decodert encoder source and decoder display Figure 10 shows that aa ae Encoder 1 is streaming media to Decoder3 From the Displays column click on a decoder display Encoder3 7 oli Encoder 5 Repeat this procedure to create other connections as necessary 6 If audio data is present within the stream click on the edit link located at the top right of the Switcher
3. ary restart the control PC to save the configuration b From the Configuration page click the System config link see figure 5 c From the Protocol drop down menu select the transport protocol that will be used throughout the VN Matrix system The default transport protocol is unicast Unicast supports up to four simultaneous streams from a single encoder TCP supports a single stream from a single encoder Multicast supports a single stream that can be used by multiple decoders This protocol requires a network that supports Internet Group Management Protocol IGMP snooping for correct operation d Ensure that the Clean Switch option is checked to enable smooth transitions when switching between n VN Matrix 200 225 device streams Extron Electronics Alarh A Configuration Format Editor System Info E Logged on admin switcher logout 4 Device Properties Configuration Network 6c e If necessary clear the Controllers field by highlighting the ae displayed IP addresses and clicking Delete toa Scheme Clean Switch f Click Add Enter the IP address of the VNM Enterprise Controller use the IP address that was created in step 5g into the window that appears and click OK Controllers 192 168 254 254 LO ada vetete 32 License g Save the configuration by clicking Apply Changes located at the lower right corner of the web page The VNM Enterprise Controller restarts the web based user inte
4. e been assigned as encoders and decoders no further configuration is required However the devices on a VN Matrix network can be further configured using the VNM Enterprise Controller web based user interface Extron Electronics Prah GH conturaton Y oences Y Format anor Y system no T Logged on admin switcher logout Device Mode 6k Device Mode singleton Vv 4 gt Device Properties Network Upgrade Version s amp System Properties System config 61 Apply Changes Cancel Changes Figure 6 Role Configuration Page Extron erctronics ro Format Editor System Info VNC 200 DV AD VNC 200 DV AD ver3 10 9 ver3 10 9 192 168 254 101 192 168 254 254 192 168 254 102 192 168 254 254 device620032 720200 device720200 Figure 7 Devices Page Mode Selection Menu Choosing a mode or toggling a device between an encoder and a decoder may take a few seconds after the Configure Device Settings 720193 Figure 8 Help Menu Icon The following sections summarize how to configure devices using the VNM Enterprise Controller For detailed information on device configuration click on the question mark icon see figure 8 located on each of the menu pop up pages or see the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide and the VN Matrix 200 225 300 325 user guides Encoder Configuration 1 2 4 Click the Devices tab The Devices page appears if login is required follow
5. ement window Figure 11 Controller License Management Window Logging Out To log out click on the Logout link located at the top right of the web page or simply close the web browser Extron Headquarters Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan Extron China Extron Middle East Extron Korea Extron India 1 800 633 9876 Inside USA Canada Only 800 3987 6673 800 7339 8766 81 3 3511 7655 4000 398766 971 4 2991800 82 2 3444 1571 1800 3070 3777 Extron USA West Extron USA East Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only 81 3 3511 7656 FAX Inside China Only 971 4 2991880 FAX 82 2 3444 1575 FAX Inside India Only 1 714 491 1500 1 919 863 1794 31 33 453 4040 65 6383 4400 86 21 3760 1568 91 80 3055 3777 1 714 491 1517 FAX 1 919 863 1797 FAX 31 33 453 4050 FAX 65 6383 4664 FAX 86 21 3760 1566 FAX 91 80 3055 3737 FAX 4 2012 Extron Electronics All rights reserved All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners WWW extron com 68 1999 50 Rev B 02 12
6. f 192 168 254 1 through in Ae 192 168 254 254 with a subnet VNM Enterprise Controller System Controller mask of 255 255 255 0 Local IP Address 192 168 254 254 Controller IP Address 192 168 254 254 Figure 1 shows an example Figure 1 Example VN Matrix Network Configuration addressing scheme for a simple system that contains a VNM Enterprise Controller an encoder and a decoder j Local Network oder Switch Display Ethernet Local IP Address 192 168 254 102 Controller IP Address 192 168 254 254 Step 2 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 3 Connect the VNM Enterprise Controller to the VN Matrix Network While directly looking at the rear panel of the VNM Enterprise Controller connect the VN Matrix network to the left Ethernet connector of the controller using Category CAT 6 twisted pair cable Left Connector NOTE The right Ethernet connector should be used only if a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller is installed For information on how to set up a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller see the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide Right Connector Step 4
7. n or press the lt Enter gt key The Devices page appears see figure 3 e From the Devices page click the Configuration tab The Configuration page appears Actions Uporade ode iise Figure 3 Devices Page f From the Configuration page click the Network link figure 4 Te Gee nguie Extron Electronics g Change the IP Address Netmask and Gateway fields as f alarms Configuration Devices Format editor system info necessary The MTU field does not need to be changed Click Apply Changes located at the lower right corner of the jBevieepropertiee Network web page to save the configuration The VNM Enterprise Controller restarts The controller network settings are Internet Protocol IP Address 192 168 254 254 properly configured after powering up o ia EEE h Configure the IP address of the control PC so that it is within TAA mic nai the address range of the VNM Enterprise Controller Z system config eae Ethernet NOTE Complete this step only if the IP address of the eth0 MAC address 0 30 48 BA 0D 38 VNM Enterprise Controller is using a network prefix or subnet other than 192 168 254 xxx eth1 MAC address 59 Changes Cancel Changes Figure 4 Network Configuration Page Step 6 Set Up the VNM Enterprise Controller as the System Controller a Click the Configuration tab The Configuration page appears if login is required follow steps 5b through 5e i If necess
8. of Ase TER 2 Extron Electronics a ov INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTROL om VNM Enterprise Controller o Setup Guide The Extron VNM Enterprise Controller is a dedicated control device used to manage large VN Matrix systems The VNM Enterprise Controller allows users to view manage and dynamically control multiple VN Matrix systems and networked VN Matrix domains from a single user interface This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a single VNM Enterprise Controller using a basic VN Matrix system NOTE See the VNM Enterprise Controller 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 any device is connected 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 RS 232 ap a a DEE e ee Browser User Control Ethernet Ethernet _ i Ethernet On a closed network that is _ used exclusively for VN Matrix PC Source devices it is recommended to use addresses within the o O range o
9. page and select the Switch audio with video option see image at right ari This keeps the audio and video data together when creating connections Susie a E Switch audio with wideo Updating the VNM Enterprise Controller License Updating the license of the VNM Enterprise Controller is sometimes necessary to enable certain features of the system Use the following procedure to update the license 1 Click the Configuration tab The Configuration page appears if login is required follow steps 5b through 5e 2 From the Configuration page click the System config link see figure 5 on page 2 3 From the Controllers field select the IP address of the controller that requires a new license 4 Click License The Controller License Management window appears see figure 11 Keep this window open 5 Contact Extron Sales Support and provide the following information contact information is available below e The serial number of the VNM Enterprise Controller This can be obtained from the Controller License Management window or from the back of the controller e The order number of the VNM Enterprise Controller SHE ales ie 6 Extron Sales Support provides a structure key and a Options license key Checksum e Enter the structure key into the Options field Serial Number e Enter the license key into the Checksun field Update License 7 Click Update License to assign the new license settings and then close the Controller License Manag
10. rface and is assigned as the system controller Apply Changes Cancel Changes Figure 5 System Configuration Page m Refresh the browser to activate and view the changes Click the Configuration tab The Configuration page appears if login is required follow steps 5b through 5e From the Configuration page click the Role link see figure 6 From the Device Mode drop down menu select singleton This guide details how to set up a VN Matrix system using a single VNM Enterprise Controller For information on how to set up a secondary controller see the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide Save the configuration by clicking Apply Changes located at the lower right corner of the web page Refresh the browser to activate and view the changes Step 7 Assign VN Matrix 200 225 300 325 e Devices as Encoders and Decoders Click the Devices tab The Devices page appears if login is required follow steps 5b through 5d Select a device from the Devices page A device is selected when the row is highlighted and the box next to the device is checked see figure 7 Select Mode from the menu at the bottom of the page Determine the functionality of the device and choose the Encoder or Decoder option as appropriate NOTE selection has been made Repeat this procedure for other devices as necessary Configuration of the VN Matrix Devices Once the VN Matrix 200 225 300 325 devices hav
11. steps 5b through 5d Select an encoder from the Devices page At the bottom of the page several menus are available see figure 9 Info Connections Format Compression Configure Peripherals License Upgrade Mode Misc Group By Figure 9 Devices Page Device Configuration Menu Select the following menus and configure the settings as necessary to allow for optimal encoder streaming e Configure Sets global parameters specific to selected VN Matrix units Use this window to change the device name and configure the operating mode of the device e Format Use this window to view information about the incoming source make adjustments to the signal and set EDID options e Compression Use this window to adjust the amount of compression that is applied to the stream Repeat this procedure for other encoders as necessary Decoder Configuration 1 2 Click the Devices tab The Devices page appears if login is required follow steps 5b through 5d Select a decoder from the Devices page At the bottom of the page several menus are available see figure 9 the Compression menu is not available when configuring decoders VNM Enterprise Controller e Setup Guide Continued 3 Select the following menus and configure the settings as necessary to allow for optimal decoder streaming e Configure Sets global parameters specific to selected VN Matrix units Use this window to
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