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HDMI HDBaseT Extender with PoH

VE1812 User Manual

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Page 1: ...HDMI HDBaseT Extender with PoH VE1812 User Manual www aten com ...

Page 2: ...user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE Warning Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference Warning This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32 In a resi...

Page 3: ...tive following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibil...

Page 4: ...ntact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and or any of the devices connected to it Features may have been added to the VE1812 since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual Note The included IR receiver supports full frequency IR sign...

Page 5: ...Introduction Overview 1 Features 2 Requirements 3 Source Device 3 Cables 3 Components 4 Transmitter Panel View 4 Receiver Front and Rear View 5 LED Display 6 Enabling the Long Reach Mode 6 2 Hardware Setup Setting Up 7 Installation Diagram 8 RS 232 Channel Transmission 9 Appendix Safety Instructions 10 Technical Support 12 Specifications 13 Limited Warranty 14 ...

Page 6: ...ation found in the manual is provided below Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the VE1812 system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup describes the steps that are necessary to quickly and safely set up your installation An Appendix provides specifications and other technical information regarding the VE...

Page 7: ...Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next Fo...

Page 8: ... to control the HDMI source device from the VE1812 receiver while also granting access to the HDMI display device from the VE1812 transmitter unit IR signals can also be extended in both directions The VE1812 features Power over HDBaseT PoH which can send power over Cat 5e 6 6a cable without an additional power supply The VE1812 is HDMI 3D Deep Color 4kx2k and HDCP compatible The VE1812 is perfect...

Page 9: ... power from Transmitter to Receiver over a long distance via one Cat 5e 6 6a cable A bi directional RS 232 serial port to connect with a high end system for more device control A bi directional IR channel for IR signal control IR transmission is processed one way at a time Supports IR signal frequencies from 30kHz to 60kHz Rack Mountable Note The included IR receiver supports full frequency IR sig...

Page 10: ...les of Cat 5e 6 6a to ensure video quality For better video quality we strongly suggest using ATEN 2L 2910 Low Skew Cable Maximum cable distances are as follows Note 100m 150m when in Long Reach Mode is the maximum cable distance when using a Cat 5e 6 6a or above cable Connection Interface Distance Computer to Transmitter VE1812T HDMI 1 8 m Transmitter VE1812T to Receiver VE1812R Cat 5e 6 6a 100 m...

Page 11: ...l devices or peripherals to the VE1812 such as touchscreens and bar code scanners 4 HDMI Input Port Connect the HDMI Input Port on the VE1812T to the HDMI Output Port on the video source device using an HDMI cable 5 HDBaseT Output Port The Cat 5e 6 6a cables that connects the Receiver Units plug in here 6 HDBaseT Long Reach mode Switch Use the dip switch to enable long reach mode When long reach m...

Page 12: ...e VE1812T 3 RS 232 Port You can connect the RS 232 main controller to the VE1812 such as the PC or Control system 4 HDMI Output Port Connect the HDMI display to this port 5 HDBaseT Input Port The Cat 5e 6 6a cable that connects to the Transmitter Unit plugs in here 6 HDBaseT Long Reach mode Switch Use the dip switch to enable long reach mode When long reach mode is enabled signal transmission can ...

Page 13: ...s higher than 1080p 24 bpp 60 Hz you may activate Long Reach Mode to enable longer cable reach of 150 meters with a Cat 5e 6 6a cable To enable the Long Reach mode put the dip switch to ON at either the transmitter or the receiver No LED Indication 1 HDMI Out Orange Light is static when HDMI display is normal with HDCP key Flashes when HDMI display is normal without HDCP key OFF when there is no H...

Page 14: ...nd of the RJ 45 cable to the HDBaseT Input port on the receiver 3 Connect the HDMI Output port on the VE1812R to the HDMI Input port on your video display device using HDMI Cable 4 Optional Connect your computer or control system to the RS 232 terminal block on the VE1812 5 Optional Connect an IR transmitter receiver to the IR port on the VE1812 6 Plug the power adapter cable into the power jack o...

Page 15: ...VE1812 User Manual 8 Installation Diagram 2 3 VE1812R 4 5 7 1 VE1812T 6 4 5 ...

Page 16: ... bar code scanners The RS 232 signal transmission flow is shown in the following example From a source device the RS 232 signal is transmitted Tx to the VE1812T receiving Rx unit the VE1812R transmits Tx signals to the display device Rx PIN CONFIGURATION Captive screw connectors Tx Rx Gnd Tx Rx Gnd Tx Rx Gnd Tx Rx Gnd Serial Device Cat 5e 6 6a ...

Page 17: ...entilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is desi...

Page 18: ...ts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to r...

Page 19: ...hand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help Email Support support aten usa com Online Technical Support Troubleshooting Docume...

Page 20: ...udio Input N A 1 x HDMI Type A Female Black Output 1 x HDMI Type A Female Black N A Control RS 232 Connector 1 x Terminal Block 3 pole Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 no parity and flow control IR 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Black Switches Long Reach Mode Switch 1 x Slide Switch ON OFF Firmware Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch ON OFF Power Connectors 1 x DC Jack Black with locking Consumption DC 5...

Page 21: ...ide a repair service without charge during the Warranty Period If a product is detective ATEN will at its discretion have the option to 1 repair said product with new or repaired components or 2 replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for th...

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