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Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands

Read Commands

The Read

command enables you to view information from the device using the

following command:

Read Command [Enter]

To Reads and displays information from the device, type:

read [Enter]

The following table show the possible values and formats for the command:

Command

Description

read

Reads and displays information from
the VM0808H, including the input/
output connections, audio/video and
CEC status, EDID settings and the
firmware version

Summary of Contents for VM0808H

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Page 2: ...ul 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 This is a ...

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

Page 4: ...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 VM0808H since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version Copyright 2010 2014 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0349 AT1G Manual Date 2014 03 21 ATEN and the ATEN logo ar...

Page 5: ...ix 1 Introduction Overview 1 Features 2 Requirements 3 Source Devices 3 Display Devices 3 Cables 3 Source Device Operating Systems 4 Components 5 Front View 5 Rear View 6 IR Remote Control 7 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 9 Grounding 11 Cable Connection 12 Installation Diagram 13 3 Front Panel Operation Overview 15 Front Panel Pushbuttons 15 Enter Password 16 Main Screen 17 Menu Organization 18 Me...

Page 6: ...nge the Input source of an Output display 30 Power on off individual Output displays 30 Power on off all Output displays 31 4 Remote Operation Overview 33 Logging In 33 Connections Page 34 Toolbar 35 Configuring Connections 36 Status Colors 36 Save Load Connection Profiles 37 Viewing Port Information 37 Setup 38 IP Setup 38 Serial Setup 39 Port Name 40 Firmware 41 Profile Selection 42 Add Delete S...

Page 7: ...mmands 52 Save Load Profile Commands 53 Power On Detection Commands 54 Read Commands 55 CEC Commands 56 Baud Rate Setting 57 OSD Commands 58 Echo Commands 59 Blackscreen Commands 60 Reset 61 Acknowledge 61 Appendix Safety Instructions 63 General 63 Rack Mounting 65 Technical Support 66 International 66 North America 66 Specifications 67 Limited Warranty 68 ...

Page 8: ...on Chapter 3 Local Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM0808H at the local site via the front panel LCD display using tuner dials pushbuttons and the IR remote control Chapter 4 Remote Operation provides a complete description of the VM0808H s Browser Graphical User Interface GUI and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM0808H Chapter 5 RS 232 Pro...

Page 9: ...Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next Fo...

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Page 11: ...al User Interface GUI using any web browser locally by front panel LCD display with easy to use tuner dials pushbuttons and IR Remote Control or via high end system controllers using the built in RS 232 serial controller The VM0808H unit can be controlled over a standard TCP IP connection and seamlessly integrates with any existing network for easy remote access Furthermore for complete system int...

Page 12: ...UI Superior video quality HDTV resolution of 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p 1920 x 1080 VGA SVGA SXGA UXGA and WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio Signaling rates up to 2 25 Gbits Features EDID Expert technology EDID Library with 14 default EDID configurations Built in EDID Mode selection Copies a display s EDID to selected source devices Power on Detection If an HDMI sourc...

Page 13: ...ces 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 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 the audio and video display Contact your ...

Page 14: ...installed first 1 Microsoft Office 64 bit Access Database software and 2 Microsoft 64 bit ODBC and OLEDB driver OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6 0 and higher SuSE 8 2 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 and higher FreeBSD 3 51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5 0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6 2 and higher ...

Page 15: ...ll details see Front Panel Pushbuttons page 15 2 Function Pushbuttons and Tuner Dials The function pushbuttons MENU PROFILE ENTER and ESC and tuner dials IN and OUT are for navigating the LCD built in configuration utility For full details see Front Panel Pushbuttons page 15 Note The MENU and PROFILE front panel pushbuttons have built in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected 1 2 MENU...

Page 16: ...ser Graphical User Interface GUI the VM0808H must be connected to your network The cable that connects the VM0808H to your LAN plugs in here See Cable Connection page 12 for further details 5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into these ports 6 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into these ports 7 External IR Receiver Port This 3 5 mm Mini...

Page 17: ...idual port or all ports see Profile Pushbutton page 29 2 Output Pushbuttons 1 8 Press Output display pushbuttons 1 8 to select the Output display you want to configure see Profile Pushbutton page 29 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 Profile Pushbutton page 29 1 2 3 ...

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Page 19: ...ead hex screws supplied with the Rack Mount Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit Continues on next page 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 61 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 any computers th...

Page 20: ...VM0808H User Manual 10 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 ...

Page 21: ...rtant that all devices are properly grounded 1 Use a grounding wire to ground the VM0808H 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 VM0808H installation are properly grounded ...

Page 22: ...the VM0808H s female RS 232 port 3 Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object Note Do not omit this step Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity 4 Connect up to 8 HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input ports 5 Connect up to 8 HDMI display...

Page 23: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 13 Installation Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

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Page 25: ...hich source shows on which display configuring the IP port configuring the serial port setting Power On Detection and EDID modes selecting security settings and loading saving connection profiles The VM0808H s front panel display operation is easy and convenient Note the following front panel pushbutton functions Use the MENU pushbutton to access the Menu page options Set IP Port Set Serial Port O...

Page 26: ...lt password is 1234 To enter a password do the following 1 Turn the front panel OUT tuner dial left or right to move the cursor position 2 Turn the front panel IN tuner dial left or right to cycle through the numbers 0 9 3 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to confirm the password and continue to the Main Screen Note 1 If you enter an incorrect password re enter the correct password over the inc...

Page 27: ...ort associated for each Output display by doing the following 1 Turn the OUT tuner dial to select the input port you want to change When the cursor highlights the selected input port use the IN tuner dial and turn it left or right to cycle through the available input sources Options are Ports 1 8 NA none 2 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to confirm your selection The signal from the selected ...

Page 28: ...t in the order show in the table below Menu Page Submenu Page s Set IP Port IP Address Save and Reset Exit Subnet Mask Gateway Default IP Settings Yes No Set Serial Port Default Serial Setting Yes No Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 115200 Operation Mode Power On Detection Off On EDID Default Port1 Remix Security Mode Password Required Yes No Change Password Old Password New Password Save Load Profile S...

Page 29: ... Gateway and Default IP Settings IP Address To set the VM0808H s IP address do the following 1 Select IP Address from the Set IP Port submenu The cursor flashes on the first number 2 Turn the front panel IN tuner dial left or right to cycle through and change each number 3 Turn the front panel OUT tuner dial left or right to move the cursor to each position 4 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton t...

Page 30: ...e Note The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway To set the VM0808H s Gateway do the following 1 Select Gateway from the Set IP Port submenu The cursor flashes on the first number 2 Turn the front panel IN tuner dial left or right to cycle through and change each number 3 Turn the front panel OUT tuner dial left or right to move the cursor to each position 4 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbu...

Page 31: ...onfirm the change Save and Reset Exit After each operation you are directed to the following page In this page you can do the following When the arrow is in Save and Reset the Device press the OUT IN or ENTER to save all changes and restart the VM0808H or Select Exit without Save to ignore changes and return to the Menu or Press ESC to return to the previous step without change ESC ENTER PROFILE M...

Page 32: ...e VM0808H s Default Serial Settings do the following 1 Select Default Serial Settings from the Set Serial Port submenu The cursor flashes on the entry 2 Turn the front panel IN OUT tuner dial left or right to select Yes or No 3 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to confirm the change Note The default serial setting is No ESC ENTER PROFILE MENU Set IP Port Set Serial Port OUT IN ESC ENTER PROFILE...

Page 33: ...submenu The cursor flashes on the first number 2 Turn the front panel IN OUT tuner dial to cycle through the options Baud Rate options are 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 3 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to confirm the Baud Rate Note The default baud rate is 19200 ESC ENTER PROFILE MENU Default Serial Setting NO Baud Rate 19200 OUT IN ...

Page 34: ... the best resolution across different monitors To adjust the Power On Detection or EDID mode from the Menu page select Operation Mode Power on Detection To configure the VM0808H s Power On Detection settings do the following 1 With the arrow on Power On Detection press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to access the Power On Detection options 2 Turn the front panel OUT IN tuner dial to cycle through ...

Page 35: ...Implements the EDID of all connected displays The VM0808H uses the common best resolution for all displays To configure the VM0808H s EDID mode do the following 1 Turn the IN OUT tuner dial to move the arrow to the EDID option and press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to select EDID 2 Turn the front panel OUT IN tuner dial to cycle through the options Default Port1 or Remix 3 Press the OUT IN or EN...

Page 36: ...for the VM0808H To adjust the VM0808H security settings from the Menu page select Security Mode Password Required To configure the VM0808H s password requirement settings do the following 1 With the arrow on Password Required press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to access the Password Required options 2 To set the VM0808H to require a password for local operation turn the IN OUT tuner dial to sele...

Page 37: ...utton to go to the New Password field When the cursor is at the New Password field Enter and create a new password 3 Press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to confirm the password change and continue to the Main screen Note 1 If you enter an incorrect password re enter the correct password over the incorrect string 2 If Password Required see Security Mode page 26 is enabled the LCD displays time out...

Page 38: ... of the LCD display To save load VM0808H profiles from the Menu page select Save Load Profile Save Load Profile To save the current connection configuration as a profile do the following 1 With the arrow on Save to a Profile No press the OUT IN or ENTER pushbutton to access the options 2 Turn the IN OUT tuner dial to cycle through the available profile numbers 0 31 3 Press the OUT IN or ENTER push...

Page 39: ...ted profile Profile Pushbutton From the Main screen pressing the PROFILE pushbutton lets users conveniently switch between connection profiles that have been saved or added to the Profile List see Profile Selection page 42 If a connection profile is currently in use its profile number is shown from the Main screen on the lower right corner of the LCD display Save to a Profile No 00 Call a Saved Pr...

Page 40: ...he Input source of an Output display with the remote control do the following 1 Press the OUTPUT port number 1 8 you want to change 2 Within 2 seconds press the INPUT port number 1 8 you want the OUTPUT port to display 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to change additional ports For the change to occur the INPUT must be pressed within 2 seconds of pressing the OUTPUT number Power on off individual Output display...

Page 41: ...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 The ON or OFF pushbuttons bring all displays to the same power status regardless of the individual power statuses ...

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Page 43: ...h various operational privileges 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 Browser GUI type the VM0808H 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 welcome screen appears The VM0808H s default IP address is http 192 168 0 60 See I...

Page 44: ...VM0808H User Manual 34 Connections Page The VM0808H s GUI main page is the Connections page This displays all active connections for control and configuration ...

Page 45: ...mware The page enables you to upgrade the VM0808H s firmware Profile This page allows you to add delete and name connection profiles to the Selection Profile List to use with the front panel PROFILE pushbutton User Management This page enables you to add edit and delete user information permissions and passwords Save Load Profiles This menu option allows you to save and load stored profiles Exit T...

Page 46: ... output display Note Multiple connections can be changed simultaneously simply select all the connections you want to configure 2 Click the Submit button The display reloads with the new status changes Or click the Clear button to revert to the stored configuration Status Colors Connections display in colors to indicate their status as follows Gray Connected White Not Connected Note The latest con...

Page 47: ...s and over IP via the GUI Use the Save button to save the current connection profile Use the drop down list to select a saved connection profile and then click the Load button to switch to that profile Note Profile 00 is the default Viewing Port Information The input ports can be sorted by port name or port number Use the drop down menu to select Move your cursor over the Output Port number to see...

Page 48: ...face connection Changes take a few seconds and automatically redirect you to the IP address specified Enter values and then click Save or Clear Click Default Setting to use the following defaults IP Address 192 168 0 60 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Website Timeout 5 minutes This option controls how long an inactive web connection stays logged in to the VM0808H Any changes ...

Page 49: ...erial Setup The Serial Setup settings enable you to configure the VM0808H s serial connection Use the drop down menu to select the value and then click Save or Clear Click Default Setting to use the following defaults Baud Rate 19200 ...

Page 50: ...t and output ports To change the display name enter a value and click Save Click Clear to revert to the previous stored name Port Name Input Output Port Names can be the same Enter max 16 Characters Using 0 9 a z A Z _ Input Name Enter name Click save to name the given port Output Name Enter name Click save to name the given port ...

Page 51: ...e the Browse button to locate the firmware upgrade file 2 Click Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade Note Check the box to enable the utility to compare the VM0808H s current firmware version with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the VM0808H s firmware version is the same or higher than the selected upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you t...

Page 52: ...ave been added to the Profile List Click the Profile icon to add delete or name connection profiles to the Profile Selection List Add Delete Selection Profile To Add a profile to the Profile List do the following 1 From the Profile drop down menu select the connection profile 00 31 you want to add 2 Click the Add button By default new profiles are added to the bottom of the Profile List To Delete ...

Page 53: ...ange the name of the selection profiles in the profile list To change the display name enter a value and click Save Click Clear to revert to the previous stored name Profile Name Names can be the same Enter max 16 Characters Using 0 9 a z A Z _ Profile Name Enter name Click save to name the given profile number ...

Page 54: ...ser Click Add to add another user to the list The VM0808H supports up to 32 users at one time Edit User Use the radio button to select a user and click Edit to change the information This option allows an Administrator to rename the user set reset the selected user s password add a description of the user and to set the user s privileges See the next page for full details Delete User Select user a...

Page 55: ...click Submit Edit User Use this page to rename a user set reset a user s password add a description of a user and to set a user s privileges for accessing the VM0808H s GUI Usernames and passwords are case sensitive and must be 5 16 alphanumeric characters If a user is logged into the VM0808H s GUI their user settings can t be edited and the boxes will be grayed out ...

Page 56: ... as follows Administrator this level provides full access and control of the VM0808H functions in addition to full User Management privileges Super User this level provides full access and control with no User Management privileges User this level provides basic functions only create connections save and recall presets ...

Page 57: ... to use this Control Tool two separate items of software must be installed on all of the PCs in your installation NET Framework 2 0 and the Control Tool AP Please download the VM0808H RS 232 Control Tool AP and user instructions from the ATEN website www aten com Note For Windows 7 64 bit systems the following must be installed first 1 Microsoft Office 64 bit Access Database software and 2 Microso...

Page 58: ...f Enter 3 To switch output port 04 to the next port type the following sw o04 Enter The following table shows the possible values for switch commands Command Description sw Switch command Input Command Description i Input command Input Port Number Description xx 01 08 port default is 01 Output Command Description o Output Command Output Port Number Description yy 01 08 port default is 01 All outpu...

Page 59: ...r command string can be skipped and the default value will be used Cmd In N1 Out N2 C2 Enter Description sw i xx o yy Enter Switch Input Port xx to Output Port yy xx 01 08 yy 01 08 sw o yy on off Enter Turn on Output Port yy Turn off Output Port yy yy 01 08 sw o yy Enter Switch Next Input to Output Port yy Switch Previous Input to Output Port yy yy 01 08 ...

Page 60: ...he following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command Note For the port and default command strings the yy variable must be entered for the command to work Command Description edid Enable EDID selection Control Description portyy Implement the EDID of the connected display to Port yy and pass it to the video source Note yy 01 08 remix Implement the EDID of all connected ...

Page 61: ...and uses the best resolution for all displays default edid defaultyy Enter ATEN s default EDIDyy is passed to the video source yy 00 13 default is 00 Default EDID No Configuration 00 720p video 2 ch audio default 01 1080p video 2 ch audio 02 1080p video 5 1 ch audio 03 1080p video 7 1 ch audio 04 1080i video 2 ch audio 05 1080i video 5 1 ch audio 06 1080i video 7 1 ch audio 07 3D 1080p 2 ch audio ...

Page 62: ... 2 Skip the output port command to mute or enable the audio of all output ports The following table shows the available command list Command Description mute Enable Disable audio of HDMI output port Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy 01 08 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description on Mute on audio from HDMI output port is disabled off Mute off audi...

Page 63: ...alues for Save load Profile commands Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list Command Description profile Save Load profile Profile Description f Profile Profile Number Description yy 00 31 default is 00 Control Description save Save the current connection configuration load Load a saved profile Command Profile Num1 Control Enter D...

Page 64: ...r For example to turn on the Power On Detection feature input the following pod on Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Power on Detection commands The following table shows the available command list Command Description pod Power On Detection function Control Description on Enable power on detection function off Disable power on detection function default Command Control En...

Page 65: ... Read Command Enter To Reads and displays information from the device type read Enter The following table show the possible values and formats for the command Command Description read Reads and displays information from the VM0808H including the input output connections audio video and CEC status EDID settings and the firmware version ...

Page 66: ...er The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list Command Description cec CEC control Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy 01 08 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description off Disable CEC default on Enable CEC ...

Page 67: ...e the following baud 38400 enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list 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 rate Co...

Page 68: ...g osd on enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list Command Description osd Enable Disable OSD Control Description on OSD is enabled default off OSD is disabled Command Control Enter Description osd on Enter OSD on osd off Enter OSD off ...

Page 69: ...as follows Echo Command Control on off Enter For example to enable the Echo function type the following echo on enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list Command Description echo Enable Disable Echo function Control Description on Echo function o...

Page 70: ...e to enable the Blackscreen function type the following blackscreen on enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list Command Description blackscreen Enable Disable Blackscreen function Control Description on Blackscreen function on default off Blacks...

Page 71: ...lues and formats for the Control command The following table shows the available command list Acknowledge After commands are sent acknowledge messages are returned Command Description reset Reset the device settings Command Enter Description reset Enter Reset the device settings Ack Description Command OK Command is correct and function executed Command Incorrect Unavailable command or parameters ...

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Page 73: ...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 74: ...ts 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 device ha...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...eforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help Email Support support aten usa com Online Technical Support Troubleshooting D...

Page 77: ...1 x Tuner Button Esc 1 x Pushbutton Menu 1 x Pushbutton Profile 1 x Pushbutton Enter 1 x Pushbutton Power 1 x Rocker LEDs Menu 1 Green Profile 1 Green Video Resolution 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p 1920 x 1080 VGA SVGA SXGA UXGA and WUXGA 1920 x 1200 I P Rating 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 1A Power Consumption 120V 32W 230V 34W Environment Operating Temp 0 50ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensi...

Page 78: ...ct 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 revisions ...

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