Extron electronic VNS 104 manual

User Guide VNS 104 Streaming A V Products Multi-Str eam Decoding Softwar e for VN-Matrix ® 200 Series and 225 Series 68-2421-01 Rev. A 05 13[...]

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 ” repr esents the capital letter “ o .” Computer responses and [...]

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

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Intr oduction and Installation This section gives an overview of the guide and features of the Extr on VNS104 Multi-Stream Decoding Softwar e. It also describes the r equirements for using the application. T opics that ar e covered include: • About this Guide • Overview of the VNS104 • VN-Matrix Device Compatibility • Syst[...]

A system license, stored on the VN-Matrix Enterprise Contr oller , manages the number of connections that can be made simultaneously . The VNS104 decoder is ideal for use in monitoring, remote pr esentation viewing, collaboration, or data visualization. It is also useful as an alternative to hardware-based PURE3 decoding. The VNS104 Multi-Str[...]

VN-Matrix Device Compatibility The following table addresses the rmwar e versions running on compatible VN-Matrix Series encoders. The VNS104 is compatible with PURE3 streams that originate fr om encoders running the specied rmware versions or newer . Device T ype Minimum Firmware V ersion VNM Enterprise Controller 1.05.20 VN-Matrix 200[...]

VNS104 Softwar e Installation Before Installing the Softwar e Before starting the VNS104 installation, the Enterprise Contr oller must be updated with compatible rmware (see VN-Matrix Device Compatibility on page3). Once the controller has been updated, be certain you have the following items: From the VNS104 Softwar e Case From the [...]

• If a previous installation of the VNS104 softwar e is detected by the install program, the following scr een appears (see figur e 3). -Select Update to update Extron’ s VN-Matr ix Multi-stream Decoding Software, -Repair to fix or reinstall, -Remo ve to delete all. Updates yo ur currently installed version. Reinstall all program f eature[...]

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 Agr eement Scr een 7. On the Destination Folder dialog box (see figure 6): • accept the default destination folder (recommended), or • click Browse to select a differ ent destination [...]

8. The VNS104 software installation begins. A status scr een indicates the pr ogress of the installation (see figure 7). Figure 7. Installation Progr ess 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 figur e 8). Figure 8. Completed Installation The [...]

VNS104 Configuration This section outlines the steps requir ed to congur e the VNS104 software and connect to the VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller . T opics that ar e cover ed include: • VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller Licensing • VNS104 Configuration VN-Matrix Enterprise Contr oller Licensing The VN-Matrix Enterprise Controlle[...]

VNS104 Configuration On the rst launch of the VNS104 application, the licensing and setup dialog box opens automatically (see gure 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 in Administrator mode. T o run th[...]

Device ID and Device Checksum Conguration requir es several inputs. Be certain that you have the following items: From the VNS104 Softwar e Case From the Enterprise Contr oller (EC) • Device ID • EC IP address • Device checksum • EC port (default: 5432) Enter the Device ID and Device checksum from the softwar e case into t[...]

Network Configuration The VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller IP addr ess and port number ar e entered in the rst two elds (see gure12). Figure 12. Controller IP Addr ess and Port, Local IP Addr ess and Port Controller IP Addr ess: The Contr oller IP Address is the IP addr ess of the VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller that the VNS104 connec[...]

Application Configuration T o start the VNS104 decoder each time someone logs on to the host computer , select the Auto Start Application box (see gure 13). Figure 13. Application Configuration If you want a customized splash screen as the softwar e backgr ound and the background presented in a viewing window when no str eaming media is assi[...]

VNS104 Operation This section describes the process for decoding content using the VNS104 Multi-Stream Decoder . T opics that ar e cover ed include: • VNS104 Multi-Stream Softwar e Decoder • VNS104 Display Format and Scaling Modes • VNS104 Device Name • Multiple Controller Domains VNS104 Multi-Str eam Softwar e[...]

If the VNS104 was not congured during installation, or changes to the contr oller , 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 shar es the same ID or checksum with an existing VNS104, then the application displays “ Unable to contac[...]

Full Screen and Reduced Scr een Modes The VNS104 has two screen modes: full and r educed. When decoding and viewing PURE3 streams, you can switch between the two. Figure 17. Select Full Screen T o switch from the reduced scr een to full scr een, select Fullscreen from the toolbar or double-click anywhere on the scr een. T o return to the reduced[...]

Decoder Window Quad Str eam Display Format The display area of the VNS104 main display window is divided into four smaller decoder windows (see gure 18) that r esult in four quadrants of equal r esolution positioned around the display window center . Display Window Center Figure 18. VNS104 Main Window Display , Quad-split Layout The Enterp[...]

VNS104 Scaling Modes Each window can be set to one of three scalings: unity , follow , or ll (see gure20, below). • Follow: The aspect ratio of the source image is maintained: the entir e sour ce video is displayed in the available screen or window size. • Fill: The entire sour ce image is scaled to fit the available window or[...]

Decoded Window Splash Scr een Each decoded window may display a splash screen generated by the pr ogram. The splash screen is enabled by default and displayed when a sour ce str eam is either not assigned or not available. The splash screen option may be disabled fr om the Enterprise Controller . NOTES: • A custom splash screen may be added an[...]

VNS104 Performance The performance of the VNS104 depends on the bit rate of the PURE3 streams and the capability of the PC hardwar e it r esides on. If hardwar e limitations ar e encountered, the image may update mor e slowly . The VNS104 monitors its performance and makes adjustments in real time to ensur e the highest quality video. Deco[...]

Single stream limit When PC resour ces ar e insufcient to support decoding and display of all str eams, the connection for a single stream is temporarily suspended giving the r esour ces time to recover . A splash screen is displayed in the window of the affected str eam (see gure21). Quad_Split.decoder0 Stream suspended... Please wait... [...]

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