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Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands

EDID Commands

You can set up which EDID mode the VM0808HA uses, select one of the 14
available ATEN default EDID configurations and copy the EDID of any
connected display to the input source with the following command:

EDID C Input + Num + C [Enter]

For example, to change EDID to use the port1 setting, type the following:

edid i 01 port01 [Enter]

The following tables show the possible values and formats for the commands:

Note:

For the port and default command strings, the

variable must be

entered for the command to work.

Command

Description

edid

Enable EDID selection

Input

Description

Implement the EDID of the
connected display to Port yy,
and pass it to the video source
(Note: yy: 01-08)

Num

Description

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 displays. The
VM0808HA uses the best
resolution for all displays

defaultyy

Implements the specified
ATEN default EDID
configuration
(Note: yy: 00-17, default is 00)

Summary of Contents for VM0808HA

Page 1: ...8x8 4K HDMI Matrix Switch VM0808HA User Manual www aten com ...

Page 2: ... the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device mat not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly appr...

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: ...d 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 VM0808HA since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version Copyright 2010 2016 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0349 AT1G Manual Date 2016 12 28 ATEN and the ATEN logo...

Page 5: ...eatures 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 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 9 Grounding 11 Cable Connection 12 Installation Diagram 13 Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration Overview 15 Front Panel Pushbuttons 15 Enter Password 16 Main Screen 17 Port Switching 17 Input Port Sele...

Page 6: ...nge the Input source of an Output display 32 Power on off individual Output displays 32 Power on off all Output displays 33 Chapter 4 Browser Operation Overview 35 Logging In 35 Main Page 36 Menu Bar 36 Profile List 37 Adding Playing a Profile 37 Importing Exporting a Profile 38 Profile List Options 39 Profile 39 Play Window 39 Profile Scheduling 40 Connection Profiles 42 Digital Signage Profile 4...

Page 7: ...PW Change password 66 7 RI Read what input is connected to nn output 66 8 RO Read what output is connected to nn input 66 9 SB Set serial port baud rate 67 10 SS Switch input to specified output 67 11 SV Save the current connections into a profile 67 12 TI Set timeout 67 13 VR Software version information 67 Chapter 5 RS 232 Commands Overview 69 RS 232 Control Tool 69 RS232 Pin Assignment 70 Confi...

Page 8: ...VM0808HA User Manual viii General 81 Rack Mounting 83 Technical Support 84 International 84 North America 84 Specifications 85 Limited Warranty 86 ...

Page 9: ...llation Chapter 3 Local Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM0808HA at the local site via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons and the IR remote control Chapter 4 Browser Operation provides a complete description of the VM0808HA s Browser Graphical User Interface GUI and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM0808HA Chapter 5 RS 232 Protoc...

Page 10: ...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 13: ...up to 4K digital video signals is required such as in classrooms auditoriums and department stores This matrix switch offers an easy and affordable way to route any of 8 HDMI video sources to any of 8 HDMI displays and can be controlled and operated through front panel pushbuttons IR RS 232 and Ethernet connections ensuring optimum control capabilities Moreover with a built in intuitive Web GUI th...

Page 14: ...fferent screens Multiple Control Methods system management via front panel pushbuttons IR RS 232 and Ethernet Web GUI connections Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio Signaling rates up to 3 4 Gbits for flawless 4K output HDMI 3D Deep Color and HDCP 2 2 compatible Consumer Electronics Control CEC allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to a single remote control Sup...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...anel 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 VM0808HA 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 Fu...

Page 18: ...wser Graphical User Interface GUI the VM0808HA must be connected to your network The cable that connects the VM0808HA to your LAN plugs in here See Cable Connection page 12 for further details 5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from the HDMI source devices plug into these ports 6 HDMI Output Ports The cables from the HDMI display devices plug into these ports 7 External IR Receiver Port This 3 5 mm Min...

Page 19: ...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 Operation page 32 1 2 3 ...

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Page 21: ...head 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 81 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 t...

Page 22: ...VM0808HA 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 23: ...tant that all devices are properly grounded 1 Use a grounding wire to ground the VM0808HA 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 VM0808HA installation are properly grounded ...

Page 24: ...the VM0808HA 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 displa...

Page 25: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 13 Installation Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

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Page 27: ...the EDID Mode CEC OSD Output Status selecting 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...

Page 28: ...ter Password field check that the cursor is at the first asterisk and flashing 2 Use the front panel Input Port pushbuttons 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 VM0808HA password can be any four digit...

Page 29: ...witching 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 8 The Output port LED s tied to the said Input...

Page 30: ... then 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 that...

Page 31: ...put ports light up Because no Input LEDs are flashing Output port 1 is not tied to any Input port 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 the LCD ...

Page 32: ... 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 33: ...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 34: ...Note The VM0808HA default IP address is 192 168 0 60 The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 2 Press 8 or Next 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 VM0808HA s gateway address do the following 1 From the Menu page press 1 to see the IP Setting submenu then press 8 or Next to get to the next p...

Page 35: ...he 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 Setting 1 9600 3 ...

Page 36: ...interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote control To configure the VM0808HA s operation mode settings from the Main Screen use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page press 8 or Next to navigate to the next page then press pushbutton 1 to access the Operation Mode page EDID Mode To configure the EDID Mode do the following 1 From the Operation Mode page press pushbutt...

Page 37: ...enu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving EDID Option Description 1 Port 1 The EDID from port1 is passed to all video sources 2 Default The default EDID is passed to all video sources 3 Remix Uses the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the VM0808HA is first powered on or immediately after pressing 3 to select the Remix option 4 Customized Au...

Page 38: ...m the Output Status page press pushbutton 1 3 Press pushbuttons 1 8 to enable ON or disable NA the Video Output for each output port Note The default Video Output Status setting is On 4 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 5 Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving 1 Output Status 7 Back 1 Video OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NA ON ON NA ON NA ON NA ...

Page 39: ...button 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 VM0808HA s default password is 1234 3 To enable a lock screen press 8 or Next to navigate to the next page then press pushbutton ...

Page 40: ...ord 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 8888 4 Re enter the new password in the following screen The new password is applied by the VM0808HA immediately If the password you entered does not match the one entered in the previous screen an error message ...

Page 41: ...pushbutton 1 to open the select Save to a Profile page 2 On the page that opens 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 Options are P1 P16 when saving a profile via the LCD where Input port pushbuttons 1 8 correspond to Profile P1 to P8 Output port pushbuttons 1 8 correspond to Profil...

Page 42: ...VM0808HA User Manual 30 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 7 Back ...

Page 43: ...rofile 16 The selected pushbutton s light flashes and the VM0808HA immediately applies the port connections configured in the selected profile If the light changes to a steady state it means the profile is valid After pressing the Profile pushbutton pressing it again will change to next profile in Profile Scheduling see page 40 not the profile list This feature is only available while a schedule i...

Page 44: ...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 number must be pressed within 2 seconds of pressing the Output number Power on off individual Output displays To power on off individual Output...

Page 45: ...imultaneously 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 47: ... For full details see the sections that follow Logging In To access the GUI type the VM0808HA 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 then click Logi...

Page 48: ... 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 45 Click the Logout button to log out of the GUI ...

Page 49: ... can be saved and played by two methods locally via the unit s front panel pushbuttons and via the web GUI Adding Playing a Profile To configure a connection profile do the following 1 From the Profile List click a Profile 2 Select Edit as shown here To play a connection profile do the following 1 Select the profile and click Apply 2 The profile appears in the large Play window and the connections...

Page 50: ...he VM0808HA s connection profiles do the following 1 Click Export Profiles A configuration file will then begin downloading To import connection profiles to the VM0808HA do the following 1 Click Import Profiles 2 Browse to the configuration file select it and click Open Note Importing a connection profile database will overwrite the current profiles ...

Page 51: ...nections Edit Click Edit to configure the profile s input to output connections Option Description Click to go back to the previous profile in the sequence when Profile Scheduling is in use Only available with On Sequence Click to advance to the next profile in the sequence when Profile Scheduling is in use Only available with On Sequence Remove Removes the profile from the Play window Edit Click ...

Page 52: ...ow the Profile List Scheduling allows you to queue and play connection profiles in sequence for a specific amount of time Option Description Click to edit profile schedule Click to play profile schedule Click to stop profile schedule Click to change to next or previous profile ...

Page 53: ... 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 Repeat is used a specific number of hours minut...

Page 54: ... The small number upper left corner is the Output port for the display Click the icons to select options Select icons to choose the Video Input from the Select Source menu 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 profile or Save as to save as a different profile number Click Grid Vie...

Page 55: ...below The large number is the Video Input port selected for the display The small number upper left corner is the Output port of the display Option Description Select Source The Select Source menu appears when you click an Output icon Output Displays the Outputs that are selected for the configuration change Video Input Use the drop down menu to select the Video Input Click Save or Save as to save...

Page 56: ...nd to o01 etc Uncheck a box to disable the video for that Output Port 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 Test to play current profile without saving Click Save Apply to save a profile and begin playing it Click Save to save the profile Click Save as to save the profile as a different profile number Clic...

Page 57: ...unt 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 Maintenance page is for upgrading the device s firmware The HDCP page is lets users view and set HDCP key settings The CEC page allows users to control port CEC settings Click...

Page 58: ... 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 Use the Baud Rate drop down menu to select a serial port setting Options include 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 Click Save to save the settings or Cancel to exit without saving the settings ...

Page 59: ...add another user to the list The VM0808HA supports up to 32 users at one time see page 47 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 Delete Removes the user account The default us...

Page 60: ...onfirm 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 is logg...

Page 61: ... level The three available permission levels are as follows Administrator this level provides full access and control of the VM0808HA 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 62: ...haracters excluding in the corresponding 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 exi...

Page 63: ... 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 VM0808HA ...

Page 64: ...M0808HA 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 53 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 65: ...ttons Select the EDID Mode to use and click Apply The VM0808HA 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 66: ...click 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 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 select the configura...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...des 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 Click ...

Page 69: ...ings 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 70: ...ption 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 71: ... 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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...ure 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 VM0808HA s system settings do the following 1 Click Backup A configuration file will then begin downloading To restore the VM0808HA s system settings do the following 1 Use the Browse button ...

Page 75: ...er 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 Output Here users can define whether or not HDCP settings are fixed either by individual port or by applying one setting to all ports By prearranging and fixing keys this setting ensures that t...

Page 76: ...ol 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 Use the On Off buttons to enable disable CEC for individual ports ...

Page 77: ...name that is already in session the newest login takes effect and the previous session is replaced Configuration Menu Once a Telnet connection to the VM0808HA 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 GT Set gateway address IM Set IP subnet mask IP Set IP address LO Load connections from profile nn...

Page 78: ...ask 4 IP Set IP address IP Old IP address 192 168 0 60 New IP address 5 LO Load connections from profile LO 01 Load profile 01 OK 6 PW Change password PW Old password New password 7 RI Read what input is connected to nn output RI 01 Input port 02 04 08 is connected to output port 01 8 RO Read what output is connected to nn input RO 01 Output port 02 is connected to input port 01 ...

Page 79: ...ch input 01 to output 03 11 SV Save the current connections into a profile SV 01 Save the current connections into profile 01 12 TI Set timeout TI 30 Set 30 minute timeout 13 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 81: ...managed via a Graphical User Interface GUI on systems that are running Windows In order 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 VM0808HA RS 232 Control Tool AP and user instructions from the ATEN website www aten com Note For Windows 7 64 bit systems the following ...

Page 82: ...roller 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 Default Data Bit 8 bits Parity None Stop Bit 1 Bit Flow Control None ...

Page 83: ... off 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 ou...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...mmands 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 Input Description i Implement the EDID of the connected display to Port yy and pass it to the video source Note yy 01 08 Num Description xx Enable EDID selection Control Description portyy Implement the EDID of the connected display to Port yy ...

Page 86: ... 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 08 3D 1080p 5 1 ch audio 09 3D 1080p 7 1 ch audio 10 1024 x 768 DVI format DVI mode 11 1280 x 1024 DVI format DVI mode 12 1920 x 1080 DVI format DVI mode 13 1920 x 1200 DVI format DVI mode 14 3840x2160 30 7 1ch audio 15 3840x2160 60 7 1ch audio 16 4096x2160 30 7 1ch au...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...ad 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 VM0808HA including the input output connections audio video and CEC status EDID settings and the firmware version ...

Page 89: ...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 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 C...

Page 90: ...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 Comm...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...es 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 ...

Page 93: ...ilation 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 designe...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 Troubleshooting ...

Page 97: ...60 3840 x 2160 60Hz 4 2 0 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 30Hz 4 4 4 Max Distance Up to 15 m 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 EDID Settings EDID Mode Default Port1 Remix Customized Power Connectors 1 x 3 Prong AC Socket I P Rating 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 0A Consumption...

Page 98: ...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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