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Modular Matrix Solution Series

User Manual

Modular Matrix Switch

VM1600

4-Port HDBaseT Input / Output Board

VM7514 / VM8514

4-Port HDMI Input / Output Board

VM7804 / VM8804

4-Port DVI Input / Output Board

VM7604 / VM8604

4-Port VGA Input Board

VM7104

HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler

VE805R

www.aten.com

Summary of Contents for VE805R

Page 1: ...ar Matrix Switch VM1600 4 Port HDBaseT Input Output Board VM7514 VM8514 4 Port HDMI Input Output Board VM7804 VM8804 4 Port DVI Input Output Board VM7604 VM8604 4 Port VGA Input Board VM7104 HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler VE805R www aten com ...

Page 2: ...se harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the 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 Th...

Page 3: ...ve defective 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 res...

Page 4: ...514 4 Port HDBaseT Input Board 1 VM8514 4 Port HDBaseT Output Board 4 Terminal Block connectors 1 IR Transmitter 1 IR Receiver 1 User Instructions VM7804 VM8804 The 4 Port HDMI Input Output Board package consists of 1 VM7804 4 Port HDMI Input Board 1 VM8804 4 Port HDMI Output Board 4 Terminal Block connectors 1 User Instructions VM7604 VM8604 The 4 Port DVI Input Output Board package consists of 1...

Page 5: ...l 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 VM1600 VM7514 VM8514 VM7804 VM8804 VM7604 VM8604 VM7104 VE805R since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version Copyright 2015 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Date...

Page 6: ...VM7104 v VE805R v Contents vi About this Manual xi Conventions xii Product Information xii Chapter 1 Introduction Overview 1 Features 3 VM1600 3 VM7514 VM8514 4 VM7804 VM8804 4 VM7604 VM8604 5 VM7104 5 VE805R 5 Requirements 7 Input Output Board 7 Source Devices 7 Display Devices 7 Cables 7 Optional Equipment 8 Components 9 VM1600 Front View 9 VM1600 Rear View 11 VM7514 Front View 13 VM8514 Front V...

Page 7: ...w 27 Front Panel Pushbuttons 27 Basic Navigation 27 Front Panel LCD 28 LCD Password 28 Port Switching 29 Video Audio Pushbutton 29 Output Port Selection 31 Profile Pushbutton 33 LCD Menu 34 LCD Main Screen 35 IP Setting 36 Serial Port Setting 37 Serial Port Address Setting 37 Baud Rate 38 Serial Port Mode 38 Operation Mode 40 EDID 40 CEC 42 OSD 43 Output Status 44 Security Mode 46 Password 46 Chan...

Page 8: ...dependent Output 63 Grouping 64 Group 64 Display Preferences 65 Video Wall Example 1 65 Video Wall Example 2 66 Output Options 68 HDMI Audio Control 68 HDMI Video Options 69 System Settings 70 General 71 Serial Settings 71 Temperature Fan Status 71 Power Status 72 OSD CEC 72 Other 73 User Account 74 Add Account 75 Permission Level 76 Port Name 77 Network 78 EDID Settings 79 EDID CEA Description 81...

Page 9: ...ol Commands 97 RS232 Pin Assignment 97 Configuring the Serial Port 97 RS 422 RS 485 98 Verification 98 Switch Port Command 99 Mute Command 102 Volume Command 104 Save Load Profile Commands 106 EDID Mode Command 108 CEC Command 110 Read Command 111 DVI HDMI Example 111 Reset Command 113 Baud Rate Command 114 OSD Command 115 Echo Command 116 Scaling Command 117 Fan Speed Command 120 RS232 Pin Assign...

Page 10: ...Modular Matrix Solution User Manual x VM PWR400 133 VM FAN60 133 Limited Warranty 133 ...

Page 11: ...re for your Modular Matrix Solution installation Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM1600 at the local site via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons Chapter 4 Browser Operation provides a complete description of the Modular Matrix Solution s web Graphical User Interface GUI and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the Mo...

Page 12: ... key in 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...

Page 13: ...e VE805R HDBaseT Extender it features Seamless Switch technology and video wall functionality The VM7804 VM8804 4 Port HDMI Input Output Board is a hot swappable I O board that offers an easy way to route any of 4 audio video sources to any of 4 displays and installs in the Modular Matrix Switch The VM8804 supports Seamless Switch technology that provides video switching in real time a built in sc...

Page 14: ...e front panel LCD shows a quick view of active port connections and includes an option to select an EDID Mode that yields the best resolution across different monitors The VM1600 is easily expandable and accommodates ATEN s hot swappable I O boards Equipped with automatic signal conversion it allows a combination of digital video formats thus making it ideal for large scale A V applications Setup ...

Page 15: ... between multiple sources and multiple displays Full digital signal routing supports TMDS high data transfer rate at 1080p 1920 x 1200 60Hz Control via front panel pushbuttons RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 serial ports and Ethernet connection Easy configuration via web browser Graphical User Interface GUI plus Telnet Built in bi directional RS 232 serial remote port for high end system control Hot pluggabl...

Page 16: ...T technology Connected to VE805R Seamless Switch features close to zero second switching continuous video streams real time switching and stable signal transmissions Video Wall features configurable video wall profiles for custom layouts via point n click web GUI Bi directional IR channel for IR signal control IR transmission is processed one way at a time Supports full frequency IR signal from 30...

Page 17: ...E805R VM8804 or VM8604 the Seamless Switch scaler and video wall functions can be activated VE805R HDBaseT Connectivity extends the connection between the VM8514 HDBaseT outputs and an HDMI display over a long distance via single Cat 5e 6 cable HDBaseT Anti jamming resists signal interference during high quality video transmissions using HDBaseT technology Bi directional RS 232 serial port for con...

Page 18: ...s full frequency IR signals from 30KHz to 60KHz Rack mountable Note If Seamless Switch is enabled the video output will not display 3D Deep Color or interlace i e 1080i resolutions To make these features available you must disable Seamless Switch ...

Page 19: ... connector s For VM7604 4 Port DVI input board Digital A V source device with DVI output connector s For VM7104 4 Port VGA input board A V source device with VGA output connector s Display Devices For VM8514 4 port HDBaseT output board VE805R HDBaseT Receiver Digital Display device s with HDMI input connector s For VM8804 4 port HDMI output board Digital Display device s with HDMI input connector ...

Page 20: ...ince this will affect the quality of the audio and video display Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets Optional Equipment Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased one of the following may be included in your package Contact your ATEN dealer to purchase any of these additional accessories Model No Description Dimensions L x W x H Weight 2X 026G Easy Installat...

Page 21: ... use each function See Front Panel Pushbuttons page 27 for details Note The pushbuttons have LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected 3 Input Pushbuttons 1 16 These pushbuttons refer to the Input ports on the VM1600 rear panel Press to select the Input port These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options profiles and other selections 4 Output Pushbuttons 1 16 These pushbuttons ref...

Page 22: ...ower module is plugged in and working 7 Primary Power LED This LED lights green to indicate the primary power module is plugged in and working 8 Handles The two front handles are used to install the unit into a rack 9 Recessed Handles The two side handles are used to transport the unit No Component Description ...

Page 23: ...etwork The cable that connects the VM1600 to your LAN plugs in here See Cable Connection page 24 for further details 5 RS 485 RS 422 Serial Port Connect a computer or high end system controller via this serial port 6 Redundant Power Slot Optional This slot with protective cover is used to install an additional power supply for redundant power protection Note The extra power module is not included ...

Page 24: ...rd slots Unscrew the cover to insert the output boards into these 4 horizontal slots The display devices connect to the inserted Input boards 10 Fan Module This slot contains the fan module The fan is hot pluggable and the panel unscrews to install a replacement module See Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased one of the following may be included in your package Contact y...

Page 25: ...onnect the cables from your RS 232 device to the RS 232 ports 3 Status LED The VM7514 has an LED to indicate the working status No Component Description 1 HDBaseT Output Ports Connect the Cat 5e cables from your HDBaseT receiver to these ports 2 IR RS 232 Output Ports Connect the cables from your IR receiver to the mini stereo jack ports and connect the cables from your RS 232 device to the RS 232...

Page 26: ...les from your audio source devices to these ports 3 Status LED The VM7804 has an LED to indicate the working status No Component Description 1 HDMI Output Ports Connect the cables from your HDMI display devices monitors projectors TVs to these ports 2 Audio Output Ports Connect the cables from your output audio devices or speakers to these ports 3 Status LED The VM8804 has an LED to indicate the w...

Page 27: ...from your audio source devices to these ports 3 Status LED The VM7604 has an LED to indicate the working status No Component Description 1 DVI Output Ports Connect the cables from display devices monitors projectors TVs to these ports 2 Audio Output Ports Connect the cables from your output audio devices or speakers to these ports 3 Status LED The VM8604 has an LED to indicate the working status 1...

Page 28: ...mponent Description 1 VGA Input Ports Connect the cables from your VGA video source devices to these ports 2 Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to these ports 3 Status LED The VM7104 has an LED to indicate the working status 2 3 1 ...

Page 29: ...805R and output board is established HDMI Out lights Orange to indicate the HDMI out put signal is good LED blinks Orange every second to indicate that the device is in F W upgrade mode 2 IRPort Connect the IR transmitter or receiver cable port into this mini stereo jack port 3 RS 232 Port Use the captive screw connectors 3 pole to connect the cable from your serial device into the RS 232 port 4 H...

Page 30: ...or normal operation Set this switch to ON right and reset the unit s power to enter firmware upgrade mode see page 89 for details 6 HDBaseT Input Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the VE805R to the VM8514 output board 7 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs connects here No Component Description ...

Page 31: ...nt of the rack and align the holes of the unit s built in mounting brackets with the holes in the rack 2 Use screws to attach the unit to the rack 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 123 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off You must unplug the power cords of an...

Page 32: ...VM1600 as shown below Note The Mounting Kit is not included with the package To purchase a mounting kit please contact your dealer 1 Screw the mounting brackets to the rack as shown in the diagram 2 Slide the unit along the brackets then screw the front panel to the rack Phillips I Head Phillips I Head M4L6 M4L6 ...

Page 33: ... to ground the installation using the VM1600 s rear panel by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object 2 Make sure that all devices in your installation are properly grounded Note The grounding wire is not included in the package Please contact your dealer for details of purchase ...

Page 34: ...e VM1600 do the following Note The four top slots on the Modular Matrix Switch are for the Input boards The four bottom slots on the Modular Matrix Switch are for the Output boards 1 On the rear of the VM1600 unscrew the two screws from a top and bottom slot and remove the covers Continues on next page ...

Page 35: ... into a top slot and tighten the screws to secure the board to the VM1600 3 Slide an output board into a bottom slot and tighten the screws to secure the board to the VM1600 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install additional I O boards 5 Power on the VM1600 ...

Page 36: ...600 5 Connect your speakers audio output device s to the Audio port s of the Output Board on the VM1600 6 Optional If using the remote operation features web GUI plug a Cat 5e cable from the network into the VM1600 s Ethernet port 7 Optional If you are using a serial control function use an appropriate serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM1600 s female RS 232 serial p...

Page 37: ...ardware Setup 25 Contact your ATEN dealer to purchase any of these additional accessories page 8 for details 11 Power on the VM1600 and all devices in the installation Installation Diagram 1 7 6 2 9 8 11 10 3 4 5 ...

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Page 39: ...shbutton to configure the audio connections Use the MENU pushbutton to access the Menu page options IP Setting Serial Port Setting Operation Mode Security Mode and Save to a Profile Use the PROFILE pushbutton to select a profile or switch between the connection profiles which have been added to the Profile List see page 53 Pressing this pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds displays the Save to a P...

Page 40: ...M1600 for the first time the default password is 1234 To enter a password do the following 1 Check that the cursor is flashing on the first digit 2 Use the front panel number pushbuttons 1 9 to enter a 4 digit password After the fourth digit the cursor goes back to the first digit 3 Press Cancel to clear the password The digits revert to 4 asterisks and the cursor returns to the first digit Note 1...

Page 41: ...n to configure Video connections The built in LED lights up and the LCD displays Video on the lower right side Press the button again to cancel Press the Audio pushbutton to configure Audio connections The built in LED lights up and the LCD displays Audio on the lower right side Press the button again to cancel If both Video and Audio built in LEDs are turned off the video and audio channels are c...

Page 42: ...t port 1 shows it is tied to Output ports 1 and 2 To disconnect an Output port from an Input port press the corresponding Output port pushbutton In the example below Output port 2 has been disconnected from Input port 1 and lights to indicate it is not connected to any Input port 2 To switch to another Input port press any Input port pushbutton The newly selected Input port LED lights and the conn...

Page 43: ...rresponds to each input source do the following 1 Press any Output port pushbutton 1 16 The selected Output port LED lights steady In the example below Output port 1 pushbutton has been pressed It is not tied to any Input port 2 If an Output port pushbutton is pressed it is deselected and the LED turns off In the example below Output port 1 has been deselected while Output ports 2 3 and 4 are sele...

Page 44: ...g Input port 2 ties it to Output ports 2 3 and 4 4 To switch Output ports 2 3 and 4 to another Input port and disconnect it from Input port 2 press another Input port pushbutton to which you want it tied In the example below Input port 3 has been pressed and is now connected to Output ports 2 3 and 4 Note 1 Pressing a selected Input Output port deselects it 2 Pressing the Cancel pushbutton cancels...

Page 45: ...onfigured in the Profile The selected Profile is shown as P1 P32 in the LCD s lower right corner Up and Down buttons correspond to the previous or next profile in the Profile List which can be edited via the GUI If there are no profiles configured an error message No Profile List defined Profile List can be edited via the Web GUI is displayed The Profile List and connections can be edited from the...

Page 46: ...e LCD Menu fails to load an error message displays Reset the unit and try again Menu Page Sub Menu Page s Main Page Port Switching Input Port Selection Output Port Selection Profile Pressing the front panel PROFILE pushbutton cycles through the connection Profiles added to the Profile List See Profile List page 53 IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Serial Port Setting Baud Rate 9600 19200 3...

Page 47: ...bottom half The front panel pushbutton label 1 16 corresponds to the Input ports and Output ports on the unit s rear panel Use the Menu pushbutton to go to the Menu page Use the Profile pushbutton to switch between profile connections see Profile List page 53 INPUT OUTPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT OUTPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 V A P1 ...

Page 48: ...ecurity Mode page Press Down button to go to the next page Press Menu to return to the Menu Screen Press Cancel to return to the Main Screen 2 After pressing 1 the IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway information are shown The default IP address is 192 168 0 60 The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 The default Gateway is 192 168 0 1 3 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without change 1 I...

Page 49: ...m the Serial Port Setting submenu by pressing 1 2 Press pushbuttons 1 16 to make your selection Note The default serial port address is 1 This address is used for RS422 485 commands to control multiple VM1600 s 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 1 IP Se ng 2 Serial Port Se ng 3 Opera on Mode 4 Security Mode 1 Serial Port Address Se ...

Page 50: ... Note The default baud rate is 19200 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving Serial Port Mode 1 Select Serial Port Mode from the Serial Port Setting submenu by pressing 3 1 Serial Port Address Se ng 1 2 Baud Rate Se ng 19200 3 Serial Port Mode RS232 1 9600 2 19200 In use 3 38400 4 115200 1 Serial Port Address Se ng 1 2 Baud Rate Se ng 19...

Page 51: ...tons 1 2 to make your selection Baud Rate options are 1 RS 232 2 RS 422 RS 485 Note The default serial port mode is RS 232 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 1 RS232 In use 2 RS422 RS485 ...

Page 52: ...ed HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote control The OSD when enabled for a port displays real time port switching information on the screen The Output Status shows whether the video audio of an Output port is turned on or off EDID To adjust the EDID mode do the following 1 From the Operation page press pushbutton 1 to access the EDID Mode page 2 Press pushbuttons 1 4 to make your ...

Page 53: ...red on 2 Port1 EDID data read from port 1 is passed to all video sources The system will enforce the Default EDID setting if port 1 is not occupied 3 Remix This mode reads the EDID data from all connected displays and generates the optimum EDID for all video sources The system will not re generate a new EDID when a new device is plugged in unless triggered by a pushbutton or command 4 Customized T...

Page 54: ...ble ON or disable NA the CEC feature for the output port If the port does not support CEC an NA is shown Note The default CEC setting is Off 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 1 EDID Mode Default 2 CEC 3 OSD 4 Output Status OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NA NA NA NA ON NA ON NA OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ON ON ON ON NA NA NA NA ...

Page 55: ...setting for each output port do the following 1 From the Operation page press pushbutton 3 to access the OSD page 2 Press pushbuttons 1 16 to enable ON or disable NA the OSD feature for the port Note The default OSD setting is Off 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 1 EDID Mode Default 2 CEC 3 OSD 4 Output Status OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 56: ...N or disable NA the video channel Note The default Output Status setting is On 4 If configuring the output port status for audio press pushbuttons 1 16 to select the output port Adjust the audio volume for the port by pressing the Up or Down pushbutton Note The audio volume range from 0 mute and 1 27dB to 10 0dB The default audio volume is 10 1 EDID Mode Default 2 CEC 3 OSD 4 Output Status 1 Video...

Page 57: ...Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation 45 5 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 6 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving ...

Page 58: ...to access the Menu page then press pushbutton 4 to access the Security Mode page Password 1 To set the VM1600 to require a password for local operation press pushbutton 1 in the Security Mode page 2 To require a password after the LCD display times out or is powered off on press pushbutton 1 Otherwise press pushbutton 2 Note By default the password requirement is disabled If the password is enable...

Page 59: ...message clears as soon as a new digit is entered 3 In the New Password field the cursor flashes at the first digit Enter the new password using the front panel number pushbuttons 1111 9999 4 Re enter the new password in the following screen The new password is applied by the VM1600 immediately If the password you entered does not match the one entered in the previous screen an error message appear...

Page 60: ... pushbutton 1 to open the Save to a Profile page 2 To save the active connection configuration as a profile use the front panel number pushbuttons to select a profile into which you want to save the configuration Input ports 1 16 correspond to Profile P1 to P16 Output ports 1 16 correspond to Profile P17 to P32 3 Press the Profile pushbutton to store the connection configuration the LCD shows a Pr...

Page 61: ...Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation 49 Play Stop the Profile Schedule Inputting port pushbutton 2 will Play or Stop the active Profile Schedule 1 Save to a Proﬁle 2 Play Stop the Proﬁle Schedule ...

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Page 63: ...ges and up to 32 users can log into the GUI at one time For full details see the sections that follow Logging In To access the GUI type the VM1600 s IP address into the address bar of any browser If a Security Alert dialog box appears accept the certificate it can be trusted The login screen appears The default IP address is http 192 168 0 60 The default Username and Password are administrator pas...

Page 64: ...ure the input to output connections by creating profiles The page is divided into three parts the Menu Bar Profile List and Profile Scheduling Menu Bar The Menu Bar consists of the Settings icon and Logout button Click Settings to enter the System Settings see page 70 Click the Logout button to log out of the GUI ...

Page 65: ...ly via the unit s front panel pushbuttons and via the web GUI Adding Playing a Profile To configure a new or existing connection profile 1 From the Profile List click an empty or existing Profile icon 2 For a new profile select the profile type Digital Signage Select this option for video that is displayed independently on separate monitors page 58 Video Wall Select this option for monitors that a...

Page 66: ...gnage page 58 or Video Wall page 61 profile 4 Once you create a profile it appears in the Profile List as shown here 5 Select the profile and click Apply 6 The profile appears in the large Play window and the connections start Note More information about the Profile List is provided on the next page ...

Page 67: ...how OSD Check Show OSD to show text updates that appear on the display when configuration or port changes are made Mute All Check Mute All to mute the audio for all ports Blank All Check Blank All to turn off the video to all displays On Sequence On Sequence will appear when a profile schedule is playing see page 57 Click to go back to the previous profile in the sequence when Profile Scheduling i...

Page 68: ...ows you to adjust the image position on each display For Video Wall profiles you can also set the Bezel Dimension which is the line size between each display Remove Removes the profile from the Play window Edit Click Edit to configure the profile s input to output connections Option Description ...

Page 69: ... with another profile Click Remove to delete the profile from the schedule Use to change the profile s position in the schedule Use the drop down menu to select the duration Hours Minutes or Seconds and enter the amount of time for the profile to play After the time expires the schedule switches to the next profile Use Repeat to stop the schedule and stay on that profile If repeat isn t used the s...

Page 70: ...file Each icon represents an output port and the connected display The large number is the Input port selected for the display The small number upper left corner is the Output port for the display Click the icons to select options Select one or more Output Icons to choose the Video and Audio Input from the Select Source menu Click the pen icon or name to edit the profile name Click Save Apply to s...

Page 71: ...e video off on Option Description Select Source The Select Source menu appears when you click an Output icon Video Input Use the drop down menu to select the Video Input port Audio Input Use the drop down menu to select the Audio Input source Lock Unlock Lock the icon to set the same source for the Video Audio Input when one is changed the other changes to match it Unlock the icon to set different...

Page 72: ...put Port column click a box to select it s Input Port The box will turn green yellow or red Uncheck an Output Port box to disable the video for that Output Port The column will turn dark grey Check an Output Port box to enable the video for that Output Port Click Save to save the profile Click Save as to save as a different profile number Click Cancel to exit without saving Output Options For inst...

Page 73: ... Display Preference menu see page 63 Click multiple icons to Group Outputs see Grouping page 64 and choose the Video Input from the Display Preference menu Use next to Display Layout _1 to create additional layouts under the same profile Click the PEN icon or name to edit the profile name Click Select All to select all outputs Click Unselect All to unselect all outputs Click Save to save the profi...

Page 74: ...Click Apply to create the layout Auto Fill Click the Auto Fill checkbox and Apply to automatically incorporate all available outputs into the video wall Bezel Dimension Use the four boxes to increase decrease the line size gap between the active displays Monitor Lock Unlock Click the monitor icon to Lock the 4 bezel settings so that when one size is changed they all change Click the monitor icon t...

Page 75: ...en see Grouping page 64 You must first set the Output port for each icon Drop Down Menu Use the drop down menu to select the Output port Option Description Independent Independent Outputs are displays that have their own Video Input and Output selected Independent Outputs Display their own video Icons have their own color and Video Input Select an Independent Output and use the Display Preferences...

Page 76: ... color see page 64 Ungroup Select a group and click to ungroup the displays Option Description Group A Group of Outputs shares the same Video Input and displays the video together as one large screen A Group of Outputs Displays video across multiple monitors to form one screen Icons have the same color and Video Input number Select a Group and use the Display Preferences menu to select the Video I...

Page 77: ...ear here You can use the output icon s drop down menu to change the output port for the display Video Input Use the drop down menu to select the Video Input port Audio Input Use the drop down menu to select the Audio Input source Lock Unlock Lock the icon to set the same source for the Video and Audio Input when one is changed the other changes to match it Unlock the icon to set different sources ...

Page 78: ...create separate video walls see Video Wall Options page 61 Video Wall Example 2 The example below shows a video wall with 16 displays Each Group and Independent Output has a unique color This video wall has 3 Groups and 2 Independent displays The Blue Group will show Video Input 02 across six displays as one large screen The Brown Group will show Video Input 05 across six displays as one large scr...

Page 79: ...Chapter 4 Browser Operation 67 The Orange and Purple Independent displays will show the video from their own Video Input 03 and 04 ...

Page 80: ... Ports Use HDMI Audio All Ports Use Stereo Audio uses the stereo audio port All Mute mutes all ports Port_ HDMI Stereo Use the drop down menu to apply audio settings to each port Use HDMI Audio port uses the HDMI audio Use Stereo Audio port uses the Stereo audio Mute mutes HDMI Stereo for the selected port Stereo Volume Use and to increase or decrease the audio level Click Save to save the setting...

Page 81: ...ransition Allows you to fade the video display when the Input port is changed Use the period option to set the fade speed Use the drop down menu to apply options to all ports or On Off button to enable disable Transition per port Period Sets the fade speed for the Transition option Use the drop down menu to apply an option Slow Normal or Fast to all ports or lower drop down menus to apply options ...

Page 82: ...User Account page allows you to add and edit user accounts The Port Name page allows you to name each input and output port The Network page allows configuration of the network settings The EDID page is used to set the EDID modes The Firmware page is for upgrading the device s firmware The IR RS232 Channel page allows you to set the IR and RS232 channel settings Click Back to Profile List to retur...

Page 83: ...S422 RS485 If you are using RS422 RS485 select the Serial Port Address Options are 1 15 Use the drop down menu to select the Baud Rate for the serial port Temperature Fan Status This section displays the internal temperature and status of the cooling fans Fans rotate to indicate they are working Note If the fans have stopped working or are switched off they will appear as follows The fan module wi...

Page 84: ...indicates no device is plugged into the slot OSD CEC OSD Sets the default OSD option for the port When OSD is on real time text updates appear on the display for 10 seconds when configuration and port changes are made to the output Use the drop down menu to apply options to all ports or ON OFF button to enable disable the OSD for a port CEC Consumer Electronics Control CEC allows interconnected HD...

Page 85: ...n Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese Check Fix HDCP to add a HDCP key on the video output which will fix the time delay when switching between HDCP and non HDCP enabled devices This improves Seamless Switching with HDCP Click Save to save changes Click Default to reset all setting back to the factory default ...

Page 86: ... to add another user to the list The VM1600 supports up to 32 users at one time see page 74 for more details Edit Click the Edit button to change user information This option allows an Administrator to edit individual accounts Edit Rename the user account set the password add a description and set the user s permission level see page 76 for more details Delete Removes the user account The default ...

Page 87: ...to confirm Note Usernames and passwords accept multi lingual characters and must be 5 16 alphanumeric characters excluding Passwords are case sensitive Usernames only support lower case letters Add or edit the description for the user Select the permission level that you want to grant the user see page 75 Click Create User to save the data Click Cancel to discard the changes and exit If a user is ...

Page 88: ...ssion level The three available permission levels are as follows Administrator this level provides full access and control of the VM1600 in addition to full User Management privileges Advanced User this level provides full access and control with no User Management privileges Basic User this level only provides basic functions connections and open profiles ...

Page 89: ...asy identification To name an Input Output port enter a descriptive name of up to 16 characters including 0 9 a z A Z _ in the corresponding field To change an Input Output port s name enter another value and click Save Click Reset to clear all stored names Note The Input and Output port names can be the same ...

Page 90: ...vice Click Default to use the following default values IP Address 192 168 0 60 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Website Timeout N A 5 10 30 60 minutes Telnet Configuration enabled checked Enter the values then click Save Changes may take a few seconds and after refreshing the page automatically redirects you to the IP address specified This option controls how long an inactive...

Page 91: ... the VM1600 can use the best resolution for its display s Note The EDID Mode can also be selected via the Front Panel pushbuttons see Operation Mode page 40 Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data format that contains a display s basic information and is used to communicate with the video source system ...

Page 92: ...io buttons Select the EDID Mode to use and click Apply The VM1600 uses the settings configured for that EDID mode Options are ATEN Default All ports EDID are the same as the hardware default EDID Port 1 Mode All ports EDID are the same as Port1 s EDID Remix All ports EDID use the best display resolution Customized See Customized Mode see page 82 ...

Page 93: ...on that you want to view and or edit There are two categories EDID Extended Display Identification Data and CEA Consumer Electronics Association When you highlight the menu items on the left column the right column displays the current settings for the corresponding EDID configuration Some of the screens are read only See EDID Settings page 79 for more information on these two columns ...

Page 94: ...ick Apply Port EDID Status Select which input source port you want to store the EDID configuration 01 08 Retrieve EDID Click and a pop up window appears to retrieve the EDID settings of a stored EDID configuration Customized EDID 01 16 Display Port or ATEN Default Select the port to retrieve The right panel displays a summary of the acquired EDID settings that you can edit Click Save and select th...

Page 95: ...Modes Port 1 Default and Remix cannot be edited The pages for the Customized EDID which can be edited are discussed in the proceeding sections Established Timings This page lists video resolutions timings that display devices can support Select the resolution s you want to use for the attached monitor display device Click Clear All to deselect all the items Click Select All to check all the items ...

Page 96: ... Timings page Select the H Active Pixel from the drop down menu Select the Aspect Ratio from the drop down menu Click Save to apply the changes Detail Timing Display Description This screen gives more video resolution options and provides resolution timing details In the drop down menu choose a resolution with values that fit the attached monitor display device and click Save ...

Page 97: ...cription This screen lets you specify the viewing specifications namely horizontal and vertical scan ranges and pixel clock rate of your monitor display device Enter the values that correspond to your device and click Save to apply the changes ...

Page 98: ...a of the EDID structure which further extends the standard definitions of EDID to support advanced features of monitors display devices Display Support This screen describes the display s basic digital components Select the YCbCr mode applicable to your display and click Save ...

Page 99: ...displays that may be supported by other devices other than PC monitors for example 1080i Select the native resolution of the attached display device Select the resolutions that work with the attached monitor display device Click Clear All to deselect all the items Click Save to apply the changes ...

Page 100: ... 6 applicable to your audio output device and click Save to apply the changes Detail Timing Display Description This screen gives more video resolution options and provides resolution timing details in addition to those specified in the EDID structure In the Resolution drop down menu choose a resolution with values that fit the attached monitor display device and click Save ...

Page 101: ...grade file Make sure you have the correct file for the device you have selected for upgrading 3 Click Upgrade to start the upgrade process Note After updating the firmware it s recommended that you clear your web browser s cache and then close and reopen the web browser This will ensure the GUI refreshes and functions properly VE805R Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the VE805R from a computer do the fo...

Page 102: ...eset the VE805R s power to enter firmware upgrade mode The HDMI Out LED blinks orange every second to indicate the device is in F W upgrade mode 5 At this point you can run the firmware upgrade package from the computer connected to the VE805R ...

Page 103: ...o control devices locally Loopback prevents the IR RS232 signals from being sent across the connection to another I O board The Loopback setting is good when you use a VM8514 board to extend displays but use a different board type not VM7514 for input devices and want to use the IR RS232 signals for local control In Board Set each input port to use the Local IR RS232 HDBaseT IR RS232 or Loopback s...

Page 104: ...rd Set each output port to use the Local IR RS232 HDBaseT IR RS232 or Loopback setting for the IR RS232 signals Use the drop down menu to apply an option to all ports or select Local IR RS232 HDBaseT IR RS232 or Loopback for individual ports Click Save to save the settings Click Reset to revert to the default settings Note By default the RS232 Return Path will use the lowest port number available ...

Page 105: ... logs on using a Username that is already in session the newest login takes effect and the previous session is replaced Configuration Menu Once a Telnet connection to the VM1600 is established the device s text based Configuration Menu comes up with the following items 1 H Call up the command list for help Command list IP Set IP address LO Load connections from profile nn PW Change password RI Rea...

Page 106: ...RI Read what input is connected to nn output RI 01 Input port 02 04 08 is connected to output port 01 6 RO Read what output is connected to nn input RO 01 Output port 02 is connected to input port 01 7 SB Set serial port baud rate SB 96 Serial port baud rate is set to 9600 8 SS Switch input to specified output SS 01 03 Switch input 01 to output 03 00 Local Port 9 SV Save the current connections in...

Page 107: ...tions into profile 01 10 TI Set timeout TI 30 Set 30 minute timeout 11 VR Software version information VR Software version 1 0 Note For further information about these functions please reference the equivalent Browser GUI functions earlier in this chapter ...

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Page 109: ... a high end controller or PC RS232 Pin Assignment Configuring the Serial Port The controller s serial port should be configured as follows Pin Description Pin Description 1 Not connected 6 Not connected 2 RXD 7 Not connected 3 TXD 8 Not connected 4 Not connected 9 Not connected 5 GND Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None ...

Page 110: ...5 serial port devices when the VM1600 is setup in cascade installation Verification After entering a command a verification message appears at the end of the command line as follows Command OK indicates that the command is correct and successfully performed by the switch Command incorrect indicates that the command has the wrong format and or values ...

Page 111: ... turn off video output on port 03 type the following sw o03 off Enter 4 To turn off video output on port 03 on device 02 type the following sw o03 a02 off Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Switch Port command Command Description sw Switch command Input Description i Input port command Num1 Description xx Input port xx 01 16 All input ports Output Description o Output port...

Page 112: ...dress for RS 232 commands Num3 Description zz Device address zz 01 16 default is 01 RS 422 and RS 485 only All devices Control Description on Turn on the display off Turn off the display Next Port Previous Port Command Input Input Port Output Output Port Address Device No Control Enter Description sw i xx o yy a zz Enter Switch Input Port xx to Output Port yy on address zz xx 01 16 yy 01 16 zz 01 ...

Page 113: ...Chapter 5 RS 232 Commands 101 3 The Port Number and Address command strings can be skipped and the default value will be used ...

Page 114: ...te o03 on Enter 2 To turn mute off on all output ports type the following mute o off Enter 3 To mute the audio for output port 09 on device 03 type the following mute o09 a03 on Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Mute command Command Description mute Mute command Output Description o Output port command Num1 Description xx Output port number xx 01 16 default is 01 All outp...

Page 115: ... 232 commands 3 Skip the Output command to mute or enable the audio of all output ports The following table shows the available command list off Mute off audio on output port is enabled default Command Output Num1 Address Num2 Control Enter Description mute o xx a zz on Enter Mute audio for output port xx on device zz xx 01 16 zz 01 16 mute o xx a yy off Enter Turn mute off for output port xx on d...

Page 116: ...04 type the following volume o v04 Enter 3 For example to adjust the volume for output port 06 on device 01 to level 14 type the following volume o06 a01 v14 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Volume command Command Description volume Volume command Output Description o Output port command Num1 Description xx Output port xx 01 16 default is 01 All output ports Address Desc...

Page 117: ...2 485 commands the default a00 will be used Skip the address for RS 232 commands The following table shows the available command list Control Description zz Audio volume level zz 01 10 default is 10 Command Out put Num1 Address Num2 Vol ume Control Enter Description volume o xx a yy v zz Enter Adjust volume for output port xx on device yy to level zz xx 01 16 yy 01 16 zz 01 16 ...

Page 118: ...ad connection profile 04 type the following profile f04 load Enter 3 To save the current connection configuration of device 03 as profile 08 type the following profile f08 a03 save Enter The following tables show the possible values for commands Command Description profile Save Load Profile command Profile Description f Profile command Num1 Description xx Profile number xx 01 32 default is 01 Addr...

Page 119: ... RS 232 commands 3 If the Address or Profile parameter is skipped the default value will be used The following table shows the available command list load Load a saved profile Command Profile Num1 Address Num2 Control Enter Description profile f xx a yy save Enter Save current connection configuration on device yy as profile xx xx 01 16 zz 01 16 profile f xx a yy load Enter Load profile xx on devi...

Page 120: ...1 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the EDID command Command Description edid EDID command Address Description a Device address command RS 422 and RS 485 only Number Description zz Device address zz 01 16 default is 01 RS 422 and RS 485 only All devices Control Description port1 Implement the EDID of the connected display to Port 1 and pass it to the video source remix Implem...

Page 121: ...lists the available EDID commands Command Address Num Control Enter Description edid a zz port1 Enter The EDID from Port 1 is passed to the video source zz 01 16 edid a zz remix Enter The VM1600 implements the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the device is first powered on or immediately after selecting the Remix option edid a zz default Enter ATEN s default EDID is ...

Page 122: ...llowing tables show the possible values for the CEC command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table lists the available CEC commands Command Description cec CEC command Output Command Description o Output port command Number Description yy Output port 01 16 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description off Disable CEC default on Enable CEC Command Outpu...

Page 123: ...ssing from RS 422 485 commands the default a00 will be used Skip the address for RS 232 commands The following table lists the available Read commands DVI HDMI Example read Command OK o01 i03 video on i06 audio v10 HDMI A on 1080p o02 i04 video off i06 audio off HDMI A off bypass o03 i02 video on i06 audio v10 HDMI A off 1600 Command Description read Read command Address Description a Device addre...

Page 124: ... 10 using the HDMI audio source the resolution is scaled to 1080p 2 o01 i03 video on i06 audio v10 1080p Output 01 is connected to Input 03 with video on audio is on with volume 10 the resolution is scaled to 1080p 3 o02 i04 video off i06 audio off HDMI a off bypass Output 02 is connected to Input 04 with video off audio is off from Input 06 using the HDMI audio source scaling is bypassed turned o...

Page 125: ...1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Address command is for RS 422 485 only If the address parameter is missing from RS 422 485 commands the default a00 will be used Skip the address for RS 232 commands The following table lists the available Reset commands Command Description reset Reset command Address Description a Device address command RS 422 and RS 485 only Device Number...

Page 126: ...0 as the baud rate type baud 38400 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Baud Rate command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table lists the available Baud Rate commands Command Description baud Sets the RS 232 baud rate Control Description 9600 Use 9600 baud rate 19200 Use 19200 baud rate 38400 Use 38400 baud rate 115200 Use 115200 baud rat...

Page 127: ...ow the possible values for the OSD command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table lists the available OSD commands Command Description osd OSD command Output Description o Output port command Number Description yy Output port 01 16 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description on Enable OSD function off Disable OSD function default Command Output Port ...

Page 128: ...nd is as follows Command Control Enter 1 For example to enable the echo feature type echo on Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Echo command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table lists the available Echo commands Command Description echo Echo command Control Description on Turns Echo function on off Turns Echo function off default Comma...

Page 129: ...scaling o04 1080p Enter 3 To set the scaling for all output ports on all devices to the connected display s native resolution type scaling o a native Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Scaling command Command Description scaling Scaling command Output Description o Output command Num1 Description yy Output port yy 01 16 default is 01 All output ports Address Description a ...

Page 130: ...ution for scaling default 1080p Scale to 1920x1080 60Hz 720p Scale to 1280x720 60Hz 1920 Scale to 1920x1200 60Hz 1600 Scale to 1600x1200 60Hz 1400 Scale to 1400x1050 60Hz 1280 Scale to 1280x1024 60Hz 1024 Scale to 1024x768 60Hz Command Output Num1 Address Num2 Control Enter Description scaling o yy a zz off Enter Turn off scaling for output yy device zz by pass mode yy 01 16 or zz 01 16 or scaling...

Page 131: ...o yy a zz 1600 Enter Scale output yy device zz to 1600x1200 60 Hz yy 01 16 or zz 01 16 or scaling o yy a zz 1400 Enter Scale output yy device zz to1400x1050 6 0Hz yy 01 16 or zz 01 16 or scaling o yy a zz 1280 Enter Scale output yy device zz to 1280x1024 60 Hz yy 01 16 or zz 01 16 or scaling o yy a zz 1024 Enter Scale output yy device zz to 1024x768 60H z yy 01 16 or zz 01 16 or Command Output Num...

Page 132: ...mand Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table lists the available Fan Speed commands Command Description fan Fan Speed Command Control Description low Set internal fan to low speed mid Set internal fan to normal speed high Set internal fan to high speed auto Set internal fan to auto detect default Command Control Enter Description fan low Enter Sets fan speed to l...

Page 133: ...Chapter 5 RS 232 Commands 121 RS232 Pin Assignment Pin Description Pin Description 1 Not connected 6 Not connected 2 RXD 7 Not connected 3 TXD 8 Not connected 4 Not connected 9 Not connected 5 GND ...

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Page 135: ...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 136: ...age points or short out parts 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 d...

Page 137: ...and stable before extending a device from the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Make sure that all equipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors is properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Ensure tha...

Page 138: ...n ready beforehand 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 Troubles...

Page 139: ...ideo 1 x Pushbutton Audio 1 x Pushbutton Menu 1 x Pushbutton Profile 1 x Pushbutton Up Down 2 x Pushbutton Cancel 1 x Pushbutton Power 1 x Rocker LEDs Alarm 1 Red Primary Power 1 Green Redundant Power 1 Green I P Rating 100 240 Vac 47 63Hz 8 4A Power Consumption 120V 180W 230V 172W Environment Operating Temp 0 40ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Me...

Page 140: ...Stereo Jack Female Black 4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Black RS 232 4 x Captive Screw Connector 3 pole 4 x captive screw connector 3 pole LED Status 1 Green 1 Green Power Consumption 24 5W 12 2W Environment Operating Temp 0 40ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 0 64 kg 0 62 kg Dimensions L x W x H 35 20 x 23 70 x 2 25 cm ...

Page 141: ...o In 4 x captive screw connector 5 pole N A Stereo Audio Out N A 4 x captive screw connector 5 pole LED Status 1 Green 1 Green Power Consumption 7W 23 13W Environment Operating Temp 0 40ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 0 55 kg 0 58 kg Dimensions L x W x H 35 20 x 23 80 x 2 28 cm ...

Page 142: ...Stereo Audio In 4 x captive screw connector 5 pole N A Stereo Audio Out N A 4 x captive screw connector 5 pole LED Status 1 Green 1 Green Power Consumption 10 62W 20 10W Environment Operating Temp 0 40ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 0 55 kg 0 58 kg Dimensions L x W x H 35 20 x 23 80 x 2 28 cm ...

Page 143: ...ue Stereo Audio In 4 x captive screw connector 5 pole LED Status 1 Green Power Consumption 7 1 W Environment Operating Temp 0 40ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 0 56 kg Dimensions L x W x H 35 20 x 3 80 x 2 28 cm ...

Page 144: ...screw connector 3 pole IR 1 x 3 5mm Phone Jack Black Power 1 x DC Jack Black LED Power 1 Green Link 1 Orange HDMI Out 1 Orange Switch F W Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch Power Consumption DC 5V Environment Operating Temp 0 40ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 0 83 kg Dimensions L x W x H 18 19 x 16 92 x 4 20 cm ...

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