Extron VNS 104 (part number 29-108-01) — Windows software that decodes one or four VN-Matrix video streams and one stereo audio stream on a single display, without hardware decoders.

Running on a Windows PC and managed from a VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller, VNS 104 presents one or four source windows on a single monitor, with FILL, FOLLOW, or 1:1 aspect-ratio handling applied independently to each stream in four-up mode. Text overlay and status messaging identify each source and flag when a stream is absent or decoding is suspended, using configurable fonts, colors, and screen zones — useful during commissioning and fault-finding on systems with many AV inputs. An external control system can select sources, arrange windows, or recall presets through the same Enterprise Controller that manages VNS 104 licensing.

Key Capabilities

• Decodes 1 or 4 VN-Matrix streams plus 1 stereo audio channel on one display
• Runs on a Windows PC as a cost-effective alternative to hardware decoders
• FILL, FOLLOW, or 1:1 scaling selectable independently per stream
• Text overlay and status messaging aid monitoring and fault-finding
• Managed and licensed centrally from a VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller

Where It Is Used

VNS 104 is deployed in command and control centers, after-action review rooms, training and simulation setups, and medical or geological visualization environments where multiple VN-Matrix streams need monitoring on fewer physical displays than dedicated hardware decoders would require.

Specifications at a Glance

• Decodes VN-Matrix 225 encoder streams and VN-Matrix Recorder playback channels
• Minimum PC: Intel Core i5 4-core, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 Professional
• 512 MB graphics memory recommended, Intel HD chipset
• Requires IGMP-capable network routing for multicast delivery

Also referenced as Extron VNS104, VNS-104, part number 2910801.