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Chapter 4. Browser Operation

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Local Output

The VM51616H is designed with a local HDMI output port that allows users 
to monitor multiple input sources in real time. The Local Output page allows 
users to configure the resolution, HDCP, and the Array Mode of the display 
device that is connected to the local HDMI port.

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Resolution

: Use the drop-down menu to apply a resolution for the 

display that is connected to the Local Output. Options are: 
560x360@60HZ, 720x576@50HZ, 768x480@60HZ, 
1024x768@60HZ, 1280x720@50HZ, 1280x720@60HZ, 
1920x1080@30HZ, 1280x800@60HZ, 1280x1024@60HZ, 
1366x768@60HZ, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1600x900@60HZ, 
1600x1200@60HZ, 1920x1200@60HZ, 1920x1080@50HZ, and 
1920x1080@60HZ.

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Supported HDCP

: Click to check and show the HDCP capability of 

the connected display.

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Array Mode

: Use the drop-down menu to select a viewing mode for 

the local display. Options are: 1x1, 1x2, 2x2, and 4x4.

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Use the drop-down menu to select the input source for the split screen. 

Summary of Contents for VM51616H

Page 1: ...16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler VM51616H User Manual www aten com ...

Page 2: ...ause 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 operation FCC Caution Any chang...

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

Page 4: ...ghly 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 VM51616H 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 03 05 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks o...

Page 5: ...Product Information x Chapter1 Introduction Overview 1 Features 2 Requirements 3 Source Devices 3 Display Devices 3 Cables 3 Source Device Operating Systems 4 Browsers 4 Components 5 VM51616H Front View 5 VM51616H Rear View 6 Chapter2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 7 Grounding 8 Cable Connection 9 Installation Diagram 10 Chapter3 Front Panel Configuration Overview 11 Front Panel Pushbuttons 11 Enter...

Page 6: ...nge Password 29 Save to a Profile 31 Play Stop the Profile Schedule 32 Turn Video Wall Off 32 Profile Pushbutton 33 Array Pushbutton 34 Audio Pushbutton 35 Chapter4 Browser Operation Overview 37 Logging In 37 Main Page 38 Menu Bar 38 Profile List 39 Adding Playing a Profile 39 Importing Exporting a Profile 41 Profile List Options 42 Profile 42 Play Window 42 Other 43 Profile Scheduling 44 Connecti...

Page 7: ... HDCP 75 OSD CEC 76 Video 77 Local Output 79 Telnet Operation 80 Configuration Menu 80 1 H Call up the command list for help 80 2 IP Set network settings 81 3 LO Load connections from profile 82 4 PW Change password 82 5 RI Read what input is connected to nn output 82 6 RO Read what output is connected to nn input 82 7 SB Set serial port baud rate 82 8 SS Switch input to specified output 82 9 SV S...

Page 8: ...an Speed Command 98 Echo Command 99 Black Screen Command 100 Read Command 101 Reset Command 101 Baud Rate Command 102 Save Load Profile Command 103 OSD Command 104 Array Command 105 Alert Command 107 Appendix Safety Instructions 109 General 109 Rack Mounting 111 Technical Support 112 International 112 North America 112 Specifications 113 Limited Warranty 114 ...

Page 9: ...1616H installation Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM51616H at the local site via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons Chapter 4 Browser Operation provides a complete description of the VM51616H s Browser Graphical User Interface GUI and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM51616H Chapter 5 RS 232 Protocol Co...

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...

Page 11: ... Furthermore the VM51616H allows convenient configuration and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface GUI The web GUI provides you with advanced features which include easy setup of custom Video Wall and Digital Signage configurations that can be saved and recalled Because your VM51616H can be controlled over a standard TCP IP connection it conveniently integrates into any existing net...

Page 12: ...ameSync prevents image tearing by synchronizing the scaler output frame rate to the input signal frame rate Superior video quality HDTV resolution of 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p 1920 x 1080 HDMI 3D Deep color HDCP 1 4 compatible Consumer Electronics Control CEC support Local HDMI output allows multiple preview of 16 video sources Audio enabled HDMI audio can be extracted to stereo audio Supports Dol...

Page 13: ...lay 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 1 audio 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 o...

Page 14: ...is 8 and higher Novell Netware 5 0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6 2 and higher OS Java Version Browser Version Windows 8 1 V1 8 0_60 Chrome 45 0 2454 85 m Firefox 40 0 3 Safari 5 1 7 Opera 31 0 1889 174 IE11 11 Windows 2012 R2 64bit V1 8 0_60 64bit IE11 11 64bit Windows 2008 R2 64bit V1 8 0_60 64bit IE8 8 Windows 7 SP1 64bit V1 8 0_60 64bit IE10 10 64bit Windows XP V1 8 0_60 IE8 8 CentOS 7 0...

Page 15: ...ttons 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 VM51616H rear panel Press to select the Output port These pushbuttons may also correspond to connection profiles P17 P32 Note The OUTPUT 1 16 front panel pushbuttons have built in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected 4 Function Pu...

Page 16: ...rce devices plug into these ports 6 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM51616H s Browser Graphical User Interface GUI the VM51616H must be connected to your network The cable that connects the VM51616H to your LAN plugs in here See Cable Connection page 9 for further details 7 RS 232 Serial Port Connect a computer or serial controller via this serial port 8 Audio Output Port The audio output po...

Page 17: ...kets 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 109 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turn...

Page 18: ...t that all devices are properly grounded 1 Use a grounding wire to ground the VM51616H 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 VM51616H installation are properly grounded ...

Page 19: ...ration features see Browser Operation page 37 plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM51616H 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 VM51616H s female RS 232 Serial port 4 Connect up to 16 HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input ports 5 Connect up to 16 HDMI display devices to the HDM...

Page 20: ...VM51616H User Manual 10 Installation Diagram 5 4 8 2 7 3 9 1 6 ...

Page 21: ...Array Mode for the local display 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 18 Use the PROFILE pushbutton to switch between the connection profiles which have been ad...

Page 22: ...12 Use the INPUT OUTPUT 1 16 pushbuttons to select the Input Output port These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options connection profiles and so on The VM51616H provides Prev Next pushbuttons to navigate the menus ...

Page 23: ... 1 In the Enter Password field check that the cursor is at the first asterisk and flashing 2 Use the front panel Input Port pushbuttons 1 9 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 VM51616H password can be an...

Page 24: ...een 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 16 The Output port LED s tied to the said Input port will begin to flash...

Page 25: ... port will flash In the example below pressing Input port 2 shows it is tied to Output ports 3 and 4 4 To connect Output port 2 to Input port 2 in the example above 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 s...

Page 26: ... the example below Output port 1 pushbutton has been pressed Available Input 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 ...

Page 27: ... tied In the example below Input port 3 has been pressed and is now connected to Output ports 2 3 and 4 Note 1 Pressing 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 28: ...ighlighted values are the default settings of the VM51616H Menu Page Sub Menu Page s IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Serial Port Setting Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 115200 Operation Mode EDID Default Port1 Remix Customized CEC On NA OSD On NA Output Status Video On NA Audio Extract Mute 01 16 On NA Output Resolutions 01 16 Security Mode Mode None Password Enable Lock Screen Change Passwor...

Page 29: ... see page 28 Press Next to go to the next page s for the sub menu pages Press Menu or Cancel to return to the Main Screen IP Setting The IP Setting page displays the VM51616H s IP configuration The values in the LCD Menu are read only and can be edited via the Browser GUI Network page 63 IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway To view the VM51616H s IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway do the following From ...

Page 30: ...fault IP address is 192 168 0 60 The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 The default Gateway is 192 168 0 1 4 Press Next to go to the next page 5 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 6 Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving ...

Page 31: ... 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 3 Operation Mode 4 Security Mode Next 1 Baud Rate ...

Page 32: ...en enabled for a port lets an attached display monitor show real time port switching information 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 VM51616H s operation mode settings from the Main Screen use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page then press pushbutton 3 to access the Op...

Page 33: ...t 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 VM51616H is first powered on or immediately after pressing 3 to select the Remix option 4 Customized Automatically retrieves and saves the EDID settings of a connected monitor display device to an input sou...

Page 34: ...ia the VM51616H s front panel or Browser GUI To configure the OSD setting for each output port do the following 1 From the Operation Mode page press pushbutton 3 2 Press pushbuttons 1 16 to enable ON or disable NA the OSD feature for the output port Note The default OSD setting is On 3 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 4 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 1 EDID Mode 2 ...

Page 35: ...ons 1 16 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 Continues on next page 1 EDID Mode 2 CEC 3 OSD 4 Output Status 1 Video 2 Audio Extract 3 Output Resolution OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...

Page 36: ...ort to the stereo audio output To mute the audio press the PROFILE pushbutton until it indicates ON To configure the Output Resolution settings for each output port do the following 1 From the Operation Mode page press pushbutton 4 Continues on next page 1 EDID Mode 2 CEC 3 OSD 4 Output Status 1 Video 2 Audio Extract 3 Output Resolution Audio Input Profile Mute Mute NA 1 EDID Mode 2 CEC 3 OSD 4 Ou...

Page 37: ...ive Resolution 1024x768 60Hz 1280x720 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1400x1050 60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz 1280x720 50Hz 1920x1080 50Hz 1280x800 60Hz 720x576 50Hz and 1600x900 60Hz 5 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 6 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving 1 Video 2 Audio Extract 3 Output Resolution OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Res ...

Page 38: ...u 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 To enable a lock screen press pushbutton 3 The menu will then return to the home screen When Lock Screen is enabled pressing any pushbutton from the home screen will tr...

Page 39: ...r Password page 13 If the old password is entered correctly you can proceed to the next step Note If you entered an incorrect password an error message appears and the cursor goes back 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 1111 9999 using the front ...

Page 40: ...applied by the VM51616H immediately If the password you entered does not match the one entered in the previous screen an error message appears Enter the new password correctly 5 Press Menu to return to the Menu page 6 Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving Re enter New Password ...

Page 41: ...he next pages Press 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 Input port pushbuttons 1 16 correspond to Profile P1 to P16 Output port pushbuttons 1 16 correspond to Profile P17 to P32 3 Press Enter to store ...

Page 42: ...ll Off If a video wall is currently playing the submenu will show as below Press pushbutton 3 to Turn Video Wall Off The port assignments will return to their default i e disassemble the video wall 1 Save to a Profile 2 Play the profile schedule 3 Turn Video Wall Off 1 Save to a Profile 2 Play the profile schedule 3 Turn Video Wall Off ...

Page 43: ... s light flashes and the VM51616H 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 44 not the profile list This feature is only available while a schedule is playing Press the Cancel pushbu...

Page 44: ...wn on the local display The selected sources will show on the display sequentially from upper left to lower right Press the Cancel pushbutton to reset the settings Press the Array pushbutton to exit Note The resolution cannot be set with the Front Panel Operation default resolution 1920x1080 60HZ Users can select the resolution using the Browser GUI See Local Output page 79 Array Mode Quad View Se...

Page 45: ... the Audio pushbutton to enter the setting page Use pushbuttons 1 16 to select an input source to the stereo audio output Press the selected pushbutton again to deselect the output port Press the Profile pushbutton to Mute or Unmute the audio Press the Cancel pushbutton to reset the settings Press the Array pushbutton to exit Audio Input Mute NA Profile Mute Audio Input 15 Mute NA Profile Mute Aud...

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Page 47: ... For full details see the sections that follow Logging In To access the GUI type the VM51616H 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: ...ng Menu Bar The Menu Bar consists of Model information Import Profiles Export Profiles the Settings 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 Import Profiles or Export Profiles to import or export a configuration file see page 41 Click Settings to enter the System Settings see page 55 Click ...

Page 49: ...ed 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 1 From the Profile List click a Profile 2 Select a template for the profile and click Apply to save your configuration or click Skip to enter the next page 3 Configure the input to output connections for the profile see page 46 4 New profiles appear in the...

Page 50: ... User Manual 40 5 Select the profile and click Apply 6 The profile appears in the large Play window and the connections start Note More information about Profile List page options are provided on the next page ...

Page 51: ...e following 1 Click Export Profiles A configuration file will then begin downloading To import connection profiles to the VM51616H 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 52: ...ile schedule is playing see page 44 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 Positioning Click Positioning to open a window that allows you to adjust the image position on each display For Video Wall...

Page 53: ...ow Option Description Show OSD Check Show OSD to show text updates that appear on the display when configuration or port changes are made Mute All Check Mute All to mute the audio for all ports Blank All Check Blank All to turn off the video to all displays Option Description ...

Page 54: ...st 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 when a profile schedule is playing ...

Page 55: ... 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 56: ...see page 39 you are able to configure the connection profiles with inputs and outputs here The Connection Profiles allow you to configure one or multiple inputs to one or multiple outputs that form various video layouts to fulfill diverse applications such as digital signage video wall surveillance etc ...

Page 57: ...s the number of Input port selected for the display The small number upper left corner is the Output port for the display Click the icons to select options Use the icons to create Independent and Grouped Outputs Independent Outputs will display video on a single monitor Grouped Outputs will display video across multiple monitors as one large screen ...

Page 58: ...ck 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 or to zoom out or zoom in the layout of the Video Wall Click Test to play current profile without saving Click Save Apply to save the profile and put it in the Play window see page 42 Click Save to save the profile Click Save as to save the profile as a different...

Page 59: ... one screen see Grouping page 50 You must first set the Output port for each icon Drop down Menu Use the drop down menu to select the Output port Option Description Independent Output Independent Outputs are displays that have their own Video Input and Output selected Independent Outputs Display their own video Icons have their own color and Video Input Select an Independent Output and use the Dis...

Page 60: ...ng you must set the Output port for each icon Ungroup Select a group and click to ungroup the displays Option Description Group A Group of Outputs shares the same Video Input and displays the video together as one large screen A Group of Outputs Displays video across multiple monitors to form one screen Icons have the same color and Video Input number Select a Group and use the Display Preferences...

Page 61: ...nt and single Blank icons only If you select multiple displays the output ports selected will appear here You can use the output icon s drop down menu to change the output port for the display Video Input Use the drop down menu to select the Video Input port Radio Button Fit Width of Output s fits the video to the width of the display Fit Height of Output s fits the video to the height of the disp...

Page 62: ...ts by selecting one of the following options Left to right top to bottom right to left top to bottom top to bottom left to right or top to bottom right to left Bezel Dimension Use the four boxes to increase decrease the frame size for each active display Monitor Lock Unlock Click the monitor icon to Lock the 4 bezel settings so that when one size is changed they all change Click the monitor icon t...

Page 63: ...sable 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 Click Cancel to undo all unsaved chan...

Page 64: ...ideo wall has 1 Group and 2 Independent displays The Group will show Video Input 01 across both displays as one large screen The Independent displays will show the video from their own Video Input 03 and 04 Add Display Layouts to create separate video walls see Profile Options page 48 ...

Page 65: ...allows configuration of the network settings The EDID page is used to set the EDID modes The Maintenance page is for upgrading backup and restoring the device s firmware The HDCP page lets users view and set HDCP key settings The OSD CEC page allows users to control port OSD and CEC settings The Video page allows users to set Seamless Switch options which determine how a display performs when the ...

Page 66: ...o configure the resolution HDCP and the Array Mode of the display device that is connected to the local HDMI port Click Profile List to return to the Main page Option Description Click Save to apply the settings Click Cancel to discard changes and reset settings ...

Page 67: ...al port setting Options include 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 Fan Status This section displays the VM51616H s fans statuses The VM51616H also includes a drop down menu which allows for manual selection of fan speed Note If the fans have stopped working they will appear as follows Device Info This section lists the device s type Model Name Firmware Version and port statuses ...

Page 68: ...l 58 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 69: ...ser to the list The VM51616H supports up to 32 users and allows up to 16 concurrent logins see page 60 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 61 for more details Delete Removes the user account T...

Page 70: ...ote 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 Permission Level page 61 Click Create User to save the data Click Cancel to discard the changes and exit If a use...

Page 71: ... level The three available permission levels are as follows Administrator this level provides full access and control of the VM51616H 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 72: ...anguage characters 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 discard changes and reset settings ...

Page 73: ... 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 VM51616H ...

Page 74: ...M51616H 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 22 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 75: ...ttons Select the EDID Mode to use and click Apply The VM51616H 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 66 ...

Page 76: ...click Apply Port EDID Status Select which input source port you want to store the EDID configuration 01 16 Retrieve EDID Click and a pop up window appears to retrieve the EDID settings of a stored EDID configuration Customized EDID 01 16 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 77: ...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 68 for more information on these two columns ...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ... 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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 VM51616H s system settings do the following 1 Click Backup A configuration file will then begin downloading To restore the VM51616H s system settings do the following 1 Use the Browse button ...

Page 85: ...ction 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 the Seamless Switch feature is possible even when switching bet...

Page 86: ...nd port changes are made to its output Use the drop down menu to apply options to all ports or ON OFF button to enable disable the OSD for each port CEC Consumer Electronics Control CEC allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote control Use the drop down menu to apply options to all ports or On Off button to enable disable CEC for a port Click Save to save the sett...

Page 87: ...ke sure to adjust the display settings on your device Seamless Switch Turning Seamless Switch on removes the video distortion and delay seen when an input port is switched Use the drop down menu to apply to all ports or the ON OFF button to enable disable Seamless Switching per port Transition Allows you to fade the video display when the input port is changed Use the drop down menu to apply to al...

Page 88: ...n menus to apply options per port Options are 560x360 60HZ 720x576 50HZ 768x480 60HZ 1024x768 60HZ 1280x720 50HZ 720p 1280x720 60HZ 720p 1920x1080 30HZ 1080p 1280x800 60HZ 1280x1024 60HZ 1366x768 60HZ 1400x1050 60Hz 1600x900 60HZ 1600x1200 60HZ 1920x1200 60HZ 1920x1080 50HZ 1080p and 1920x1080 60HZ 1080p Click Save to save the settings Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the Video page ...

Page 89: ...on for the display that is connected to the Local Output Options are 560x360 60HZ 720x576 50HZ 768x480 60HZ 1024x768 60HZ 1280x720 50HZ 1280x720 60HZ 1920x1080 30HZ 1280x800 60HZ 1280x1024 60HZ 1366x768 60HZ 1400x1050 60Hz 1600x900 60HZ 1600x1200 60HZ 1920x1200 60HZ 1920x1080 50HZ and 1920x1080 60HZ Supported HDCP Click to check and show the HDCP capability of the connected display Array Mode Use ...

Page 90: ...ogs 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 VM51616H is established the device s text based Configuration Menu comes up with the following items 1 H Call up the command list for help Command list IP Set IP address LO Load connections from profile nn PW Change password RI Rea...

Page 91: ...sk 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 automa...

Page 92: ...ted 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 30...

Page 93: ...ation VR Software version 1 0 Note All RS 232 commands in this manual are also applicable in Telnet mode see RS 232 Commands page 91 Note For further information about these functions please reference the equivalent Browser GUI functions earlier in this chapter ...

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Page 95: ...h 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 96: ... 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 97: ...nter 3 To turn off video output on port 03 type sw o03 off Enter 4 To switch audio from input port 06 to stereo audio output type sw i06 console audio 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 01 16 port Output Command Description o Output command Port nu...

Page 98: ...ll be used The following table lists the available Switch Port commands Control Description on Turn on the display off Turn off the display Next Port Previous Port Com mand Input Com mand Input Port Output Com mand Out put Port Group Con trol Enter Description sw i xx o yy normal console audio Enter Switch Input Port xx to Output Port yy xx 01 16 yy 01 16 sw o yy on off Enter Turn on Output Port y...

Page 99: ...the connected display to Port 1 and pass it to the video source remix Implement the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the VM51616H is first powered on or immediately after selecting the Remix option default Implements ATEN s default EDID default custom Implements the customized mode as set in the EDID system settings See Customized EDID Settings page 68 Command Contro...

Page 100: ... should be separated with a space 2 Skip the output port command to mute or enable the audio of all output ports 3 The Group can be skipped and the default value normal HDMI audio output will be used Command Description mute Mute command Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy 01 16 port default is 01 All output ports Group Description normal Mute the default HDMI au...

Page 101: ...sts the available Mute commands Com mand Output Command Port Number Group Cont rol Enter Description mute o yy normal console on Enter Audio on for output port yy yy 01 16 mute o yy normal console off Enter Audio off for output port yy default yy 01 16 ...

Page 102: ...ing tables show the possible 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 01 16 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description off Disable CEC default on Enable CEC Command Output Port Contro...

Page 103: ...e scaling for output port 04 to 1920x1080 60Hz type scaling o04 1080p Enter 3 To set the scaling for all output ports to the connected display s native resolution type scaling o native Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Scaling command Command Description scaling Scaling command Output Description o Output command Port Number Description yy 01 16 port All output ports Hori...

Page 104: ...and for scaling Frequency Number Description fff Frequency resolution Control Description off Turn off the scaling function by pass mode native Map display s native resolution for scaling default Comm and Out put Port Numb er Horiz ontal Resol ution Num ber Vertic al Resol ution Num ber Freq uenc y Num ber Contr ol Enter Description scaling o yy off Enter Turn off scaling for port yy by pass mode ...

Page 105: ...caling o yy hor 1600 ver 1200 freq 60 Enter Scale output port yy to 1600x1200 60Hz yy 01 16 or scaling o yy hor 1400 ver 1050 freq 60 Enter Scale output port yy to1400x1050 60Hz yy 01 16 or scaling o yy hor 1280 ver 1024 freq 60 Enter Scale output port yy to 1280x1024 60Hz yy 01 16 or scaling o yy hor 1024 ver 768 freq 60 Enter Scale output port yy to 1024x768 6 0Hz yy 01 16 or Comm and Out put Po...

Page 106: ...ling o yy hor 720 ver 576 freq 50 Enter Scale output port yy to 720x576 50 Hz yy 01 16 or scaling o yy hor 1600 ver 900 freq 60 Enter Scale output port yy to 1600x900 6 0Hz yy 01 16 or Comm and Out put Port Numb er Horiz ontal Resol ution Num ber Vertic al Resol ution Num ber Freq uenc y Num ber Contr ol Enter Description ...

Page 107: ...ync on Enter The following tables show the possible values for the FrameSync command Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available FrameSync commands Command Description frsync Frame Synchronization command Control Description off Turn off the FrameSync on Turn on the FrameSync Command Control Enter Description frsync off Enter Turn off the Frame...

Page 108: ... command Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available Fan Speed commands Command Description fan Fan Speed Command Control Description low Set internal fan to low speed default mid Set internal fan to normal speed high Set internal fan to high speed Auto Set internal fan to auto speed Command Control Enter Description fan low Enter Sets fan spee...

Page 109: ...s 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 C...

Page 110: ...nable 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 function ...

Page 111: ...Read commands Reset Command The Reset command allows you to reset the VM51616H to the default factory settings The formula for the Reset command is as follows Command Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Reset command Note 1 Each command string should be separated with a space 2 User account settings will not be reset to the factory defaults The following table lists the ava...

Page 112: ...ate 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 rate Co...

Page 113: ...e 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 01 32 default is 01 Control Description save Save the connection configuration loa...

Page 114: ...e values for the OSD command Note Each command string should be separated with a space The following table lists the available OSD commands Command Description osd OSD command Output Description o Output port command Number Description yy Output port 01 16 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description on Enable OSD function off Disable OSD function default Command Output Command Output P...

Page 115: ... Input Port 9 type array ver 1 hor 1 i9 Enter 3 For example to set up the viewing mode to a 4x4 array with all 16 video inputs type array ver 4 hor 4 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Array command Command Description array array viewing mode command Vertical Description ver vertical command Vertical Number Description m numbers of vertical inputs 1 2 or 4 Horizontal Desc...

Page 116: ...ce The Input Sequence can be omitted in the 4x4 mode which all 16 Input Ports will show on the local screen The following table lists the available Array commands Comm and Vertical Com mand Vertical Number Horizo ntal Comm and Hori zontal Num ber Input Input Seque nce Enter Description array ver m hor n i yy Enter Show an m x n array on the local display with sequence yy yy 01 16 array ver m hor n...

Page 117: ...ated with a space The following table lists the available Alert commands Command Description alert Alert command Input Description i Input command Port number Description yy 01 16 port Control Description off Disable Alert default m1 Show basic Alert flashing border m2 Show detailed Alert flashing border and port information Command Input Command Input Port Control Enter Description alert i yy off...

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Page 119: ...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 120: ...sonnel 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 a ne...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...on Up to 1080p Audio Output 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green 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 Ethernet 1 x RJ 45 Female EDID Settings EDID Mode Default Port1 Remix Customized EDID Wizard support Switches Power 1 x Rocker Switch Power Connector 1 x 3 Prong AC Socket I P Rating 100 240VAC 50 60Hz ...

Page 124: ...ect 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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