HDMI HDBaseT Extender with Dual Output
VE814A User Manual
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VE814A User Manual
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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.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
This 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.
Suggestion: Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.
Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen.
KCC Statement
This product is RoHS compliant.
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Released Date: 2021-01-14
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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 responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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1 VE814AT Transmitter
1 VE814AR Receiver
1 IR Transmitter
1 IR Receiver
2RS-232 Terminal Blocks
2Power Adapters
1 User Instructions
1 VE814AT Transmitter
1RS-232 Terminal Blocks
1Power Adapters
1User Instructions
1 VE814AR Transmitter
1RS-232 Terminal Blocks
1Power Adapters
1User Instructions
Note:
Make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
The included IR cables supports frequencies from 30 kHz to 56 kHz.
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User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Hardware Setup
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VE814AT Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VE814AT Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VE814AR Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VE814AR Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the VE814A Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rack Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the VE814A Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RS-232 Channel Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Operation
Long Reach Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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This user manual is provided to help you get the most from the VE814A unit. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction introduces you to the HDMI HDBaseT Extender with DualOutput.Itspurpose,features,andinstallationconsiderationsaredescribed and discussed.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup introduces the panel components and describes the steps to quickly and safely install the product.
Chapter 3, Operation explains the Long Reach Mode, its concept, requirements, and limitations.
Appendix provides a list of safety instructions and precautions, contact information for ATEN technical support, product specifications, and other technical information.
Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected devices.
ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and fixes. For an up-to-date VE814A documentation, visit www.aten.com/global/en
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This manual uses the following conventions:
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→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For example, Start → Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
ATEN VE814A is an HDBaseT Video Extender that is capable of sending HDMI signals up to 100 m over a single Cat 5e/6/6a or ATEN 2L-2910 Cat 6 cable. Featuring dual synchronous outputs, the VE814A can transmit identical outputs to two remote displays and one display at the local side. This HDCP 2.2-compliant extender meets the HDMI Specification, including 3D, Deep Color, the maximum data rate of 10.2 Gbps, and transmission of 4K videos up to 100 m.
Supporting bi-directional RS-232 and full-range IR signaling pass-through, the VE814A allows you to control an HDMI source device from the remote unit (VE814AR) while granting access to the HDMI display device from the local unit (VE814AT). In addition, it supports Long Reach Mode that extends HDMI signals up to 150 m, 1080p, via a single Cat 5e/6 cable.
TheVE814Ais apowerfulsolution for where digitalsignage is required, such as bars, educational spaces, and public transportation stations, allowing display of identical contents at different spots.
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