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VM0404HB / VM0808HB User Manual

Features

Connects up to 4 (VM0404HB) or 8 (VM0808HB) HDMI sources to any
of 4/8 HDMI displays

Supports True 4K resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz (4:4:4)

Multiple Control Methods – system management via front-panel
pushbuttons, IR remote, RS-232 control, and Ethernet connections (Telnet
/ Web GUI)

EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up,
high-quality display and use of the best video resolution across different
screens

Signaling rates up to 6 Gbits for flawless true 4K output

Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio

HDMI (3D, Deep color, 4K); HDCP 2.2 compatible

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI
devices to communicate and respond to a single remote control

ESD protection for HDMI connections

Supports ATEN’s LockPro™ HDMI cable lock for secure HDMI cable
connections

Firmware upgradeable

Rack mountable (1U design)

Summary of Contents for VM0404HB

Page 1: ...4x4 8x8 True 4K HDMI Matrix Switch VM0404HB VM0808HB User Manual www aten com ...

Page 2: ...ential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera...

Page 3: ...s prove 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 th...

Page 4: ...m contact 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 VM0404HB VM0808HB since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version Copyright 2018 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Date 2018 06...

Page 5: ... 2 Requirements 3 Source Devices 3 Display Devices 3 Cables 3 Browsers 4 Components 5 VM0404HB Front View 5 VM0404HB Rear View 6 VM0808HB Front View 7 VM0808HB Rear View 8 IR Remote Control 9 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 11 Grounding 12 Cable Connection 13 Installation Diagram 14 3 Front Panel Configuration Overview 15 Front Panel Pushbuttons 15 Enter Password 16 Main Screen 17 Port Switching 17...

Page 6: ... IR Remote Control Operation 32 Change the Input source of an Output display 32 Power on off individual Output displays 32 Power on off all Output displays 33 4 Browser Operation Overview 35 Logging In 35 Main Page 36 Menu Bar 36 Connection Table 37 Output Icon 38 Grid View 39 Profile List 40 Adding Playing a Profile 40 Profile List Options 41 Importing Exporting a Profile 42 Profile Scheduling 43...

Page 7: ...connected to nn output 67 6 RO Read what output is connected to nn input 67 7 SB Set serial port baud rate 67 8 SS Switch input to specified output 67 9 SV Save the current connections into a profile 67 10 TI Set timeout 67 11 VR Software version information 68 5 RS 232 Commands Serial Control Protocol Commands 69 RS232 Pin Assignment 69 Configuring the Serial Port 69 Verification 70 Switch Port C...

Page 8: ...4HB VM0808HB User Manual viii RS232 Pin Assignment 84 Appendix Safety Instructions 85 General 85 Rack Mounting 87 Technical Support 88 International 88 North America 88 Specifications 89 Limited Warranty 90 ...

Page 9: ...808HB installation Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM0404HB VM0808HB at the local site via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons Chapter 4 Browser Operation provides a complete description of the VM0404HB VM0808HB s Browser Graphical User Interface GUI and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM0404HB VM0808HB C...

Page 10: ... 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 nex...

Page 11: ...nd pushbuttons and through the use of an IR Remote Control The LCD provides a quick view of all port connections and lets operators access the unit s built in configuration utility Furthermore the VM0404HB VM0808HB allows convenient configuration and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface GUI using any web browser The web GUI provides you with advanced features which include easy setu...

Page 12: ...m EDID settings for smooth power up high quality display and use of the best video resolution across different screens Signaling rates up to 6 Gbits for flawless true 4K output Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio HDMI 3D Deep color 4K HDCP 2 2 compatible Consumer Electronics Control CEC allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to a single remote control ESD protecti...

Page 13: ...Devices Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input connector Cables 1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting 1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting 1 Cat 5e cable 1 RS 232 serial cable Note No cables are included in this package We strongly recommend that you purchase high quality cables of appropriate length since this will affect the quality of ...

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Page 15: ...o indicate they have been selected 3 Output Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Output ports found on the VM0404HB rear panel Press to select the Output port These pushbuttons may also correspond to connection profiles P5 P8 Note The OUTPUT 1 4 front panel pushbuttons have built in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected 4 Prev Next Pushbuttons These pushbuttons allow you t...

Page 16: ...r HDMI display devices plug into these ports 5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into these ports 6 External IR Receiver Port Connect the IR Receiver unit included with your product via this 3 5 mm Mini Stereo Jack 7 RS 232 Serial Port Connect a computer or high end system controller via this serial port 8 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM0404HB s Browser Graphic...

Page 17: ...nel pushbuttons have built in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected 3 Output Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Output ports found on the VM0808HB rear panel Press to select the Output port These pushbuttons may also correspond to connection profiles P9 P16 Note The OUTPUT 1 8 front panel pushbuttons have built in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected 4 Fun...

Page 18: ...r HDMI display devices plug into these ports 5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into these ports 6 External IR Receiver Port Connect the IR Receiver unit included with your product via this 3 5 mm Mini Stereo Jack 7 RS 232 Serial Port Connect a computer or high end system controller via this serial port 8 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM0808HB s Browser Graphic...

Page 19: ... Output displays on or off by individual port or all ports see IR Remote Control Operation page 32 2 Output Pushbuttons 1 8 Press Output display pushbuttons 1 8 to select the Output display you want to configure see IR Remote Control Operation page 32 3 Input Pushbuttons 1 8 Press Input source pushbuttons 1 8 to select the Input source you want to display on a selected output see IR Remote Control...

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Page 21: ...rackets onto the front of the unit 2 Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack 3 Screw the mounting brackets to the rack 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 85 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are tu...

Page 22: ...at all devices are properly grounded 1 Use a grounding wire to ground the VM0404HB VM0808HB 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 VM0404HB VM0808HB installation are properly grounded ...

Page 23: ... Operation features see Browser Operation page 35 plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM0404HB VM0808HB s Ethernet port 3 If you are using the serial control function use an appropriate RS 232 serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM0404HB VM0808HB s female RS 232 port 4 Connect up to 4 VM0404HB or 8 VM0808HB HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input ports 5 Connect up ...

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Page 25: ...electing security settings and loading saving profiles Note the following front panel pushbutton functions Use the MENU pushbutton to access the Menu page options IP Setting Serial Port Setting Operation Mode Security Mode and Save to a Profile see LCD Menu Organization page 21 Use the PROFILE pushbutton to switch between the connection profiles which have been added to the Profile List see Profil...

Page 26: ...er Password field check that the cursor is at the first asterisk and flashing 2 Use the front panel Input Port pushbuttons 1 4 or 1 8 to enter the 4 digit password After the fourth digit has been entered correctly the Main Screen displays 3 Press Cancel to clear the password The digits revert to 4 asterisks and the cursor goes back to the first asterisk Note 1 The VM0404HB VM0808HB password can be...

Page 27: ...t Switching From the Main Screen users can configure the Input to Output port connections to associate an Input source device to an Output display Input Port Selection Use the Input Port pushbuttons to select the Input port you want to configure To select which input source displays on each output port do the following 1 Press any Input port pushbutton 1 4 or 1 8 The Output port LED s tied to the ...

Page 28: ...e above press the Output port 2 pushbutton The Output port 2 LED will also begin to flash 0 5 sec on 0 2 sec off This indicates that Input port 2 is now connected to Output ports 2 3 and 4 Once the signal from the selected Input port is successfully tied to the Output port the LEDs turn off and the LCD information is updated Note 1 Pressing an Input port a second time deselects it 2 Input ports th...

Page 29: ...ut ports light up Because no Input LEDs are flashing no ports have already been assigned to Output port 1 2 If an Output port pushbutton is pressed a second time it is deselected and the LED turns off 3 To connect the selected Output port s to an Input port press the Input port pushbutton to which you want the Output port s tied The newly selected Input port LED flashes 0 5 sec on 0 2 sec off and ...

Page 30: ...ed In the example below Input port 3 has been pressed and is now connected to Output ports 2 3 and 4 Note 1 Pressing an Output port a second time deselects it 2 Pressing the Cancel pushbutton once stops the Output Port Selection operation and the LCD displays the active setting Pressing the Cancel pushbutton again turns all LEDs off 3 After 10 seconds of inactivity all the LEDs turn off ...

Page 31: ...d LCD Menu page When the Menu is active the MENU pushbutton s built in LED lights up From the Menu page Press 1 to go to the IP Setting page see IP Setting page 22 Press 2 to go to the Serial Port Setting page see Serial Port Setting page 23 Menu Page Sub Menu Page s IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Serial Port Setting Baud Rate Setting 9600 19200 38400 115200 Operation Mode EDID Mode Def...

Page 32: ...VM0404HB VM0808HB default IP address is 192 168 0 60 The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 2 Press 8 or to go to the next page 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving Gateway To view the VM0404HB VM0808HB s gateway address do the following 1 From the Menu page press 1 to see the IP Setting submenu then press 8 or to get to the next pa...

Page 33: ... baud rate do the following 1 Select Baud Rate Setting from the Serial Port Setting submenu by pressing 1 2 Press pushbuttons 1 4 to make your selection Baud Rate options are 1 9600 2 19200 3 38400 4 115200 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 1 IP Setting 2 Serial Port Setting 8 Next 1 Baud Rate Se...

Page 34: ...The Output Status shows whether the video audio of an Output port is turned on or off and allows viewing and setting of the Output Resolution To configure the VM0404HB VM0808HB s operation mode settings from the Main Screen use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page press 8 or to navigate to the next page then press pushbutton 1 to access the Operation Mode page EDID Mode To configure the EDI...

Page 35: ...nu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving EDID Option Description 1 Default The default EDID is passed to all video sources 2 Port1 The EDID from port1 is passed to all video sources 3 Remix Uses the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the VM0404HB VM0808HB is first powered on or immediately after pressing 3 to select the Remix option 4 Custom...

Page 36: ...hen press pushbutton 1 2 From the Output Status page press 1 to select Video 3 Press pushbuttons 1 4 or 1 8 to enable ON or disable NA the video audio of the output port Note The default Output Status setting is On 4 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 5 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 7 Back 1 Output Status 1 Video OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ON ON ON ON NA ON NA ...

Page 37: ...y Mode page 2 In the Mode menu to disable security settings press pushbutton 1 The menu will then return to Security Mode To require a password after the LCD display times out or is powered off on press pushbutton 2 The menu will then return to the home screen Note If Password is Enabled the LCD display s default time out is 5 minutes The VM0404HB VM0808HB s default password is 1234 3 To enable a ...

Page 38: ...k to the first digit flashing The Incorrect Password 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 VM0404HB 1111 4444 or VM0808HB 1111 8888 4 Re enter the new password in the following screen The new password is applied by the VM0404HB VM0808HB immediately If the pas...

Page 39: ...s you are asked to give the profile a number Use the front panel number pushbuttons to select a profile number into which you want to save the configuration VM0404HB Options are P1 P8 when saving a profile via the LCD where Input port pushbuttons 1 4 correspond to Profile P1 to P4 Output port pushbuttons 1 4 correspond to Profile P5 to P8 VM0808HB Options are P1 P16 when saving a profile via the L...

Page 40: ...ule Inputting port pushbutton 2 will Play or Stop the active Profile Schedule If there s no pre defined Profile Schedule an error message shows 1 Save to a Profile 2 Play the Profile Schedule 7 Back No Profile List Defined Profile List can be edited via Web GUI ...

Page 41: ...where Output Port 1 Profile 9 Output Port 2 Profile 10 Output Port 8 Profile 16 The LED of the selected pushbutton flashes and the VM0404HB VM0808HB immediately applies the port connections configured in the selected profile The profile is valid when the LED lights steady After pressing the Profile pushbutton pressing it again will change to next profile in Profile Scheduling see page 43 not the p...

Page 42: ...emote control do the following 1 Press the Output port number 1 4 or 1 8 you want to change 2 Within 2 seconds press the Input port number 1 4 or 1 8 you want the Output port to display 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to change additional ports Note For the change to occur the Input number must be pressed within 2 seconds of pressing the Output number Power on off individual Output displays To power on off ind...

Page 43: ...ultaneously with the remote control do the following 1 Press the ON or OFF pushbutton 2 Repeat step 1 to simultaneously change back the power status of all Output ports to on or off respectively Note The ON or OFF pushbuttons bring all displays to the same power status regardless of the individual power statuses ...

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Page 45: ... time For full details see the sections that follow Logging In To access the GUI type the VM0404HB VM0808HB 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 password Enter the username and password t...

Page 46: ...Menu Bar The Menu Bar consists of Model Number Import Profiles Export Profiles the Settings Profile List icon and the Logout button Click the Model Number to add a description for the Video Matrix switch that you wish to show after the model number Click or to import or export a configuration file see page 42 Click Settings or Profile List to enter the System Settings see page 45 or return to the ...

Page 47: ...ight column onto an icon Click an icon and click the or drag and drop the Empty Port to an icon to blank the Video Output Check to turn off the audio for all output ports Check to turn off the video for all output ports Check to select all icons and then click an Input port to apply the Input source to all Output ports Check to automatically apply any configuration change to the Connection Table N...

Page 48: ...ofile List page 40 for details Click to view the Profile List see Profile List page 40 click to return to the Connection Table Click to use an alternate method for configuring the input to output connections see Grid View page 39 Output Icon Option Description Output Icon Click or drag an Output icon s to highlight it in green and choose a Video Input from the Input port menu to set the input to o...

Page 49: ...t The column will no longer contain a yellow box Check an Input Port radio button to align all Output Ports to that Input Port Click Apply to save the settings to the Connection Table Note When the Connection Table is imported from a Profile and Auto Apply is enabled with any configuration change you will be prompt to Y Save the change to both the Profile and the current Connection Table by select...

Page 50: ...nfigured profiles that can be saved and played by two methods locally via the unit s front panel pushbuttons see Play Stop the Profile Schedule page 31 and via the web GUI Adding Playing a Profile To configure a profile 1 Configure the input to output connections from the Connection Table see page 37 2 Save the Connection Table to a Profile by clicking You will be prompt to input a profile name to...

Page 51: ...options Option Description Import Click to import the configurations to the Connection Table and then click Apply to start the connections Replace Click to save the edited Connection Table to the imported Profile Rename Click to rename the profile Delete Click to delete the profile from the Profile list Click to save the edited configuration to the Connection Table imported Profile On the pop up d...

Page 52: ...on Profiles do the following 1 Click A configuration file will then begin downloading To import connection Profiles to the VM0404HB VM0808HB do the following 1 Click 2 Browse to the configuration file select it and click Open Note Importing a connection profile database will overwrite the current profiles ...

Page 53: ...tion profiles in sequence for a specific amount of time Continues on next page Option Description Click to edit profile schedule Click to play profile schedule When a Profile Schedule is playing the On Sequence box will appear in the Play window Click to stop profile schedule Click to change to next or previous profile when a profile schedule is playing ...

Page 54: ...hange 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 switching between schedules and stay on the currently selected profile If Repeat isn t used the schedule will loop back to the first profile If Rep...

Page 55: ...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 Maintenance page is for upgrading the device s firmware and backing up restoring the system configuration file The HDCP page lets users view and set HDCP key settings The CEC page allows users to contro...

Page 56: ...a serial port setting Options include 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 Device Info This section lists the device s type Model Name Firmware Version and port statuses Other Use the Language drop down menu to select a preferred user interface language Options include English French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese ...

Page 57: ...er user to the list The VM0404HB VM0808HB supports up to 32 users and allows up to 16 concurrent logins see page 48 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 49 for more details Removes the user acc...

Page 58: ...d 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 48 Click Create User to save the data Click Cancel to discard the changes and exit If a user i...

Page 59: ...el The three available permission levels are as follows Administrator this level provides full access and control of the VM0404HB VM0808HB 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 60: ...ng field and click Save Language characters available include English French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese To change an Input Output port s name enter another value and click Save Input and Output port names can be the same Press Cancel to go back a level return to the initial screen or exit Note The VM0404HB will only have fou...

Page 61: ...Click Reset 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 5 minutes Telnet Enabled 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 web connection stays logged into the VM04...

Page 62: ...M0404HB VM0808HB can use the best resolution for its display s Note The EDID Mode can also be selected via the Front Panel pushbuttons see EDID Mode page 24 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 63: ...s Select the EDID Mode to use and click Apply The VM0404HB VM0808HB 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 56 ...

Page 64: ...ply Port EDID Status Select which input source port you want to store the EDID configuration VM0404HB 01 04 VM0808HB 01 08 Retrieve EDID Click and a pop up window appears to retrieve the EDID settings of a stored EDID configuration Customized EDID 01 08 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 sele...

Page 65: ...at 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 Customized EDID Settings page 56 for more information on these two columns ...

Page 66: ...D 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 to deselect all the items Click Select All to check all the items Cl...

Page 67: ...upport in addition to those listed in the Established 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 ...

Page 68: ...attached monitor display device and click Save Monitor Description 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 69: ... 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 70: ...ing displays that may be supported by 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 71: ...pplicable 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 72: ...rocedure 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 To back up the VM0404HB VM0808HB s system settings do the following 1 Click Backup A configuration file will then begin downloading To restore the VM0404HB VM0808HB s system settings do the following 1...

Page 73: ...to ensure seamless switching between different devices This is an Administrator and Advanced User only function Input Here users can select whether input port content is HDCP 2 2 HDCP 1 4 or non HDCP enabled Connection Here users can find a visual display of connection paths between inputs and outputs When selecting an input its path is displayed in green ...

Page 74: ...ntrol CEC allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote control To set the CEC for each port do the following Use the drop down menu to apply options to all ports or Use the On Off buttons to enable disable CEC for individual ports ...

Page 75: ...e If a user 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 VM0404HB VM0808HB 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 ...

Page 76: ...ask 255 255 255 0 Old Gateway Address 192 168 0 1 New IP Address 10 3 52 220 New IP Subnet Mask Set Gateway Address IP Old IP Address 192 168 0 60 Old IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Old Gateway Address 192 168 0 1 New IP Address 10 3 52 220 New IP Subnet Mask 255 255 254 0 New Gateway Address Note After the New IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are entered the Video Matrix Switch will autom...

Page 77: ...nected 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 9 SV Save the current connections into a profile SV 01 Save the current connections into profile 01 10 TI Set timeout TI 30 Set...

Page 78: ...mation VR Software version 1 0 Note All RS 232 commands in this manual are also applicable in Telnet mode see RS 232 Commands page 69 Note For further information about these functions please reference the equivalent Browser GUI functions earlier in this chapter ...

Page 79: ...rough 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 80: ...ring 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 81: ...ort 04 to the next port type sw o04 Enter 3 To turn off video output on port 03 type sw o03 off Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Switch Port command Command Description sw Switch command Input Command Description i Input command Port number Description xx VM0404HB 01 04 VM0808HB 01 08 Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy VM0404HB 01 04 V...

Page 82: ...default value will be used The following table lists the available Switch Port commands Command Input Command Input Port Output Command Output Port Control Enter Description sw i xx o yy Enter Switch Input Port xx to Output Port yy xx 01 04 or 01 08 yy 01 04 or 01 08 sw o yy on off Enter Turn on Output Port yy Turn off Output Port yy yy 01 04 or 01 08 sw o yy Enter Switch Output port yy to next Ou...

Page 83: ...1 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the EDID command Note Each command string should be separated with a space Command Description edid EDID command Input Command Description i Input port Port number Description xx VM0404HB 01 04 VM0808HB 01 08 All input ports Control Description portyy Implement the EDID of the connected display to output port yy and pass it to the video sou...

Page 84: ...ult EDID configuration to all video sources edid i xx xx 01 04 or 01 08 defaultyy yy 00 17 Enter Implements one of the 18 ATEN default EDID configuration to the video source of input port xx edit remix Enter Implement the EDID of all connected displays The VM0404HB VM0808HB uses the best resolution for all displays Default EDID No Configuration Remark 00 4K2K video 2 ch audio default 01 1080p vide...

Page 85: ...Chapter 5 RS 232 Commands 75 14 3840x2160 30 7 1ch audio 15 3840x2160 60 7 1ch audio 16 4096x2160 30 7 1ch audio 17 4096x2160 60 7 1ch audio Default EDID No Configuration Remark ...

Page 86: ...ip the output port command to mute or enable the audio of all output ports The following table lists the available Mute commands Command Description mute Mute command Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy VM0404HB 01 04 default is 01 VM0808HB 01 08 default is 01 All output ports Control Description on Mute on audio output is disabled off Mute off audio output is en...

Page 87: ...sible values for the CEC command Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available CEC commands Command Description cec CEC command Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy VM0404HB 01 04 default is 01 VM0808HB 01 08 default is 01 All output ports Control Description off Disable CEC default on Enable CEC Command Output P...

Page 88: ... 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 should 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 Command...

Page 89: ... enable the Black Screen function type blackscreen on Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Black Screen command Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available Black Screen commands Command Description blackscreen Black Screen command Control Description on Turns Black Screen function on default off Turns Black Screen functio...

Page 90: ...sts the available Read commands Reset Command The Reset command allows you to reset the VM0404HB VM0808HB to the default factory settings The formula for the Reset command is as follows Command Enter Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available Reset commands Command Enter Description read Enter View information about the device including the in...

Page 91: ...baud rate type baud 38400 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Baud Rate command Note Each command string should 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 default 38400 Use 38400 baud rate 115200 Use 115200 baud r...

Page 92: ...er The following tables show the possible values for the Save Load Profile commands Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available Save Load Profile commands Command Description profile Save Load profile Profile Description f Profile command Profile Number Description yy VM0404HB 01 08 default is 01 VM0808HB 01 16 default is 01 Control Description...

Page 93: ... function type pod on Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Power on Detection command Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available Power on Detection commands Command Description pod Power on Detection command Control Description on Enable the Power on Detection off Disable the Power on Detection Command Control Enter Desc...

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Page 95: ...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 96: ... 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 rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...ady 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 Troubleshoot...

Page 99: ... to 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 60Hz 4 4 4 Control Control RS 232 Connector 1 x DB 9 Female Black Baud rate and protocol Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity No Flow Control No IR 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Black Ethernet 1 x RJ 45 Female EDID Settings EDID Mode Default Port 1 Remix Customized EDID Wizard Support Power Connector 1 x 3 Prong AC Socket I P Rating 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 1 0A Consu...

Page 100: ... direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revis...

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