ATEN VE829 User guide

5x2 HDMI Wireless Extender

VE829

User Manual

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VE829 User Manual

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User Information

Online Registration

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International http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

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User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is 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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Package Contents

The VE829 package consists of:

 1 VE829T 5x2 HDMI Wireless Extender  1 VE829R 5x2 HDMI Wireless Extender  2 IR Remote Control with batteries  1 Component Adapter Cable  1 IR Blaster Cable (Transmitter)  1 IR Sensor Extender Cable (Receiver)  1 HDMI cable  2 Power Adapter  1 User Instructions*

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

* Features may have been added to the VE829 since this manual was printed.

Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owne rs.

Manual Date: 2013-10-02

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Contents

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

1. Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VE829T Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

VE829R Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

VE829R Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. Hardware Setup

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

IR Blaster Extender Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3. Basic Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Transmitter and Receiver Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front Panel Pushbutton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

LED Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Naming Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Device Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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4. OSD Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Source Device Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Adding and Selecting Active Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remove Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Modify Transmitter Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Video and Audio Format Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. 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 VE829 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. Diagrams showing the necessary steps are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VE829.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the VE829’s On-Screen Display (OSD), and how to work with it.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the VE829.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to

press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps. → Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Product Information

→ Run means to

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International http://www.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The VE829 5x2 HDMI Wireless Extender is the first of its kind to send full uncompressed HD 1080p, while connecting up to 5 source devices and allowing users to switch and independently select any source to display on two HDTVs. Its wireless matrix feature is the biggest breakthough in Audio / Video solutions to date. This means you can watch cable TV in one location (transmitter side) and, at the same time, independently select a Blu-ray movie to watch in another location (receiver side). The VE829 is capable of streaming Full HD 1080p with support for 3D content and digital audio up to 30m away, within the home or any desired setup.

Note: Distance, quality and signal may vary depending on the environment;

solid structures, such as steel, concrete and brick may result to shorter

distance coverage or complete loss of signal.

The solution consists of a Wireless Transmitter and a Wireless Receiver with connections for the HDMI and Component, along with a loop through (local port) for advanced two-HDTV setups. It also features USB HID connectivity for adding a computer / laptop to the installment, giving you wireless control from the VE829R. Infrared (IR) pass-through enables wireless control of your source devices and helps consolidate your HD A/V electronics, such as a DVDs / Blu-ray players, DVRs / Cable boxes, Game consoles and computers allowing you to design your own custom entertainment space.

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Features

 Wireless transmission of fully uncompressed HD videos up to 30m for two

HDTVs

Note: Distance, quality and signal may vary depending on the

environment; solid structures, such as steel, concrete and brick may

result to shorter distance coverage or complete loss of signal.

 Allows you to switch and independently select any of 5 sources (4 x

HDMI connectors, 1 x component connector) between 2 HDTVs

 Supports full uncompressed HD, 1080P, 3D content, and 5.1 channel

digital audio

 Superior video quality – 480P, 720P, 1080i, 1080P  USB HID ports on Transmitter and Receiver units enable wireless

keyboard connectivity to control attached computers/laptops

 Based on WHDI™ technology – Low latency < 1 ms  HDMI (3D), HDCP compatible  No software or driver installation needed

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Requirements

Consoles

 2 HDMI displays with HDMI Type A output connectors  Keyboard / mouse (optional, USB HID function)

Sources

 Up to 4 video source devices with an HDMI Type A input connector  1 video source with component output connector  Computer or laptop (optional)

Cables

 Up to 4 HDMI cables for the source devices you will be connecting

Note: The package includes 1 HDMI cable.

 2 HDMI cables for the display devices you will be using  1 Component adapter cable  1 Component cable (not included with this package)  1 IR Blaster Cable (optional)  1 IR Sensor Extender Cable (optional)  1 mini USB to Type A USB cable (optional)

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Components

VE829T Top View

No. Component Description

1 Source LEDs These LEDs light green to indicate active connection to a

source.

 The LEDs blink to indicate that it is trying to link with a

Receiver.

 The LEDs blink quickly when no source is detected.  The LEDs blink slowly if the video from the source cannot be

recognized.

2 Source

Selection Button

3 Power Button /

LED

Press this to manually switch between ports.

Press this button to power on/off the VE829T. Note: The HDMI Out on the Transmitter is always ON even

when the Transmitter is in standby mode.

 The LED lights green to indicate that the device is receiving

power.

 The LED turns red when the device is in standby mode.  The LED blink to indicate that it is trying to link with a

Receiver.

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VE829R Top View

No. Component Description

1 Power Button /

LED

2 Source Button Press this to manually switch between ports. 3 Video LED The LED blinks to indicate that the VE829R does not detect an

4 Wireless Signal

LED

Press this button to power on/off the VE829R. Note: The HDMI Out on the Transmitter is always ON even

when the Receiver is in standby mode. The LED lights green to indicate that the device is receiving

power. The LED turns red when the device is in standby mode. The LED blinks to indicate that it is trying to link with a

Transmitter.

input source and/or the video format is not recognized. The lights green when the video from the input source is

recognized. The LED blinks to indicate that it is trying to link with the

Transmitter, and lights green when the connection is established.

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