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Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “ 0 ” is used for the number zero and “ O ” represents the capital ...

Page 3 - Contents; Introduction and Installation; Connecting to a VN-Matrix Enterprise; VNS 104 Multi‐Stream Decoder • Contents

Contents Introduction and Installation .............................. 1 About this Guide................................................ 1Overview of the VNS 104 .................................. 1VN-Matrix Device Compatibility ........................ 3System Requirements ............................

Page 5 - About this Guide; VNS 104 Multi‐Stream Decoder • Introduction and Installation

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 ...

Page 6 - Network; Application Diagram

A system license, stored on the VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller, manages the number of connections that can be made simultaneously. The VNS 104 decoder is ideal for use in monitoring, remote presentation viewing, collaboration, or data visualization. It is also useful as an alternative to hardware-b...

Page 7 - VN-Matrix Device Compatibility; Device Type; System Requirements

VN-Matrix Device Compatibility The following table addresses the firmware versions running on compatible VN-Matrix Series encoders. The VNS 104 is compatible with PURE3 streams that originate from encoders running the specified firmware versions or newer. Device Type Minimum Firmware Version VNM Ent...

Page 8 - VNS 104 Software Installation; Before Installing the Software; From the VNS 104 Software Case; Installing the VNS 104 Software; VNS 104 Splash Screen

VNS 104 Software Installation Before Installing the Software Before starting the VNS 104 installation, the Enterprise Controller must be updated with compatible firmware (see VN-Matrix Device Compatibility on page 3). Once the controller has been updated, be certain you have the following items: Fro...

Page 9 - From this screen there are three options:; Update; – Select this option if you have a previous installation of the; Repair; – Select when experiencing problems with the VNS 104 software.; Remove; – Select this option to remove the VNS 104 application from this; Next; VNS 104 Installation Screen

• If a previous installation of the VNS 104 software is detected by the install program, the following screen appears (see figure 3). -Select Update to update Extron’s VN-Matrix Multi-stream Decoding Software, -Repair to fix orreinstall, -Remove to delete all. Updates your currently installed versio...

Page 10 - VNS 104 Software License Agreement Screen; click; Browse; to select a different destination folder.; Destination Folder Dialog Box

6. Read, then accept the terms of the license agreement by clicking on the selection button. Click Next (see figure 5). Figure 5. VNS 104 Software License Agreement Screen 7. On the Destination Folder dialog box (see figure 6): • accept the default destination folder (recommended), or • click Browse...

Page 11 - Installation Progress; When the installation is complete, select; Finish; Completed Installation; The software installation is complete.

8. The VNS 104 software installation begins. A status screen indicates the progress of the installation (see figure 7). Figure 7. Installation Progress 9. When the installation is complete, select Check here... if you want to add a shortcut to the program on your desktop, then click Finish (see figu...

Page 12 - VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller Licensing; VN‐Matrix Enterprise Controller User Guide; VNS 104 Multi‐Stream Decoder • Configuration

VNS 104 Configuration This section outlines the steps required to configure the VNS 104 software and connect to the VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller. Topics that are covered include: • VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller Licensing • VNS 104 Configuration VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller Licensing The VN-M...

Page 13 - VNS 104 Configuration; VNS 104 Configuration Dialog Box; or Windows 8, the application must be run in; Administrator; application in Administrator mode:; Run as Administrator

VNS 104 Configuration On the first launch of the VNS 104 application, the licensing and setup dialog box opens automatically (see figure 9). Figure 9. VNS 104 Configuration Dialog Box NOTE: When the VNS 104 application is launched the first time in Windows 7 or Windows 8, the application must be run...

Page 14 - Device ID and Device Checksum; Device ID or Device Checksum Incorrect

Device ID and Device Checksum Configuration requires several inputs. Be certain that you have the following items: From the VNS 104 Software Case From the Enterprise Controller (EC) • Device ID • EC IP address • Device checksum • EC port (default: 5432) Enter the Device ID and Device checksum from t...

Page 15 - Network Configuration; Controller IP Address and Port, Local IP Address and Port; Defaults

Network Configuration The VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller IP address and port number are entered in the first two fields (see figure 12). Figure 12. Controller IP Address and Port, Local IP Address and Port Controller IP Address: The Controller IP Address is the IP address of the VN-Matrix Enterpris...

Page 16 - Auto Start Application; Application Configuration; User Defined Splash; OK; Reconfiguring the VNS 104 Software; If the VNS 104 configuration needs to be changed, select the; Configure; Configure; VNS 104 must be restarted for those changes to take effect.

Application Configuration To start the VNS 104 decoder each time someone logs on to the host computer, select the Auto Start Application box (see figure 13). Figure 13. Application Configuration If you want a customized splash screen as the software background and the background presented in a viewi...

Page 17 - VNS 104 Multi-Stream Software Decoder; VNS 104 Multi‐Stream Decoder • Operation

VNS 104 Operation This section describes the process for decoding content using the VNS 104 Multi-Stream Decoder. Topics that are covered include: • VNS 104 Multi-Stream Software Decoder • VNS 104 Display Format and Scaling Modes • VNS 104 Device Name • Multiple Controller Domains VNS 104 Multi-Stre...

Page 18 - Connecting to a VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller; VN-Matrix sources are connected to the same network.; From the desktop, click; Multi‐Stream Decoding Software>VNS 104; The VNS 104 opens in the same screen mode (full screen or reduced)

If the VNS 104 was not configured during installation, or changes to the controller, the PC, or the network have occured and the VNS 104 is unable to contact the controller, the controller is not properly licensed, or the VNS 104 shares the same ID or checksum with an existing VNS 104, then the appl...

Page 19 - Full Screen and Reduced Screen Modes; Select Full Screen; To switch from the reduced screen to full screen, select; Fullscreen; from the toolbar or; VNS 104 Display Format and Scaling Modes

Full Screen and Reduced Screen Modes The VNS 104 has two screen modes: full and reduced. When decoding and viewing PURE3 streams, you can switch between the two. Figure 17. Select Full Screen To switch from the reduced screen to full screen, select Fullscreen from the toolbar or double-click anywher...

Page 20 - Decoder Window Quad Stream Display Format; VNS 104 Main Window Display, Quad-split Layout; Decoder Window Single Stream Display Format; VNS 104 Main Window Display, Full Screen Layout

Decoder Window Quad Stream Display Format The display area of the VNS 104 main display window is divided into four smaller decoder windows (see figure 18) that result in four quadrants of equal resolution positioned around the display window center. Display Window Center Figure 18. VNS 104 Main Wind...

Page 21 - VNS 104 Scaling Modes; is displayed in the available screen or window size.; Screen Formats as Displayed in the Decoder Window

VNS 104 Scaling Modes Each window can be set to one of three scalings: unity, follow, or fill (see figure 20, below). • Follow: The aspect ratio of the source image is maintained: the entire source video is displayed in the available screen or window size. • Fill: The entire source image is scaled t...

Page 22 - Decoded Window Splash Screen; Decoded Window Status Messaging; Status; Multiple Controller Domains

Decoded Window Splash Screen Each decoded window may display a splash screen generated by the program. The splash screen is enabled by default and displayed when a source stream is either not assigned or not available. The splash screen option may be disabled from the Enterprise Controller. NOTES: •...

Page 23 - VNS 104 Multi‐Stream Decoder • Performance

VNS 104 Performance The performance of the VNS 104 depends on the bit rate of the PURE3 streams and the capability of the PC hardware it resides on.If hardware limitations are encountered, the image may update more slowly. The VNS 104 monitors its performance and makes adjustments in real time to en...

Page 24 - Single stream limit; Decoder Window, Single Stream Limit; Quad stream limit; Decoder Window, All Stream Limits

Single stream limit When PC resources are insufficient to support decoding and display of all streams, the connection for a single stream is temporarily suspended giving the resources time to recover. A splash screen is displayed in the window of the affected stream (see figure 21). Quad_Split.decod...

Page 25 - Contact Information

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