Aten VE8900, VE8950 Users guide

HDMI over IP Video Extender

VE8900 / VE8950 User Manual

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VE8900 / VE8950 User Manual

EMC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Suggestion: Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.

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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VE8900 / VE8950 device and the ATEN VE Manager. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction and Getting Started, introduces you to the features and purposes of VE8900 / VE8950 HDMI over IP Video Extenders.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, introduces you to panel components and provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up your VE8900 / VE8950 hardware.

Chapter 3, Panel Operation, provides LED indicator information and functions of the panel pushbuttons.

Chapter 4, Management, provides an overview of the VE Manager’s main screen and step-by-step instructions of creating and editing display layouts.

Chapter 5, System Settings, provides information on the general settings, and how to back up, restore, and upgrade the VE8900 / VE8950 system firmware.

Chapter 6, CLI Commands, provides information on required configurations for establishing sessions via telnet, TCP, or RS-232 serial signals, and list of supported CLI commands.

Chapter 7, Mobile Control App, provides information on installing, configuring, and using the application.

Appendix, provides product safety instructions, technical support details, and product specifications.

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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 →Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Product Information

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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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International	886-2-8692-6959
China	86-400-810-0-810
Japan	81-3-5615-5811
Korea	82-2-467-6789
North America	1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
	1-949-428-1111

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

Check to 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.

VE8900T

1 VE8900 HDMI over IP Transmitter

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

1 User Instructions

VE8900R

1 VE8900 HDMI over IP Receiver

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

1 User Instructions

VE8950T

1 VE8950 4K HDMI over IP Transmitter

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

1 User Instructions

VE8950R

1 VE8950 4K HDMI over IP Receiver

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

1 User Instructions

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Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the device or to any other connected devices.

Note: The VE8900 / VE8950 product firmware may have been updated with new features after the release of this manual. For an up-to-date VE8900 / VE8950 user manual, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/

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Contents

EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

1. Introduction and Getting Started

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

Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. Hardware Setup

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

VE8900T / VE8950T Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VE8900R / VE8950R Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mounting the VE8900 / VE8950 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting VE8900 / VE8950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Panel Operation

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

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Assigning Sources Using the Device Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4. Management

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Looking Up the Login IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Find My VE Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Start VE Manager using Find My VE Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Logging In and Configuring VE Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Apply / Auto Apply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Assigning Sources Using VE Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configuring and Setting Up a Video Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating a Video Wall Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Editing a Video Wall Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing a Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Creating a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Edit, Delete and Disconnect Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Select / Apply Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Profile Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Managing VE8900 / VE8950 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Checking VE8900 / VE8950 Statuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5. System Settings

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Transmitter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Receiver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Batch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Upgrading VE8900 / VE8950 Device Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Synchronizing All Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Backing Up VE8900 / VE8950 Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Restoring VE8900 / VE8950 Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Account Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

6. CLI Commands

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Executing Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Switching Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Switching Video, USB, RS-232, and/or IR Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Disabling Video, USB, RS-232, and/or IR Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Displaying Port-Switching Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Looking Up System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Configuring Video Wall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Muting VE8900 / VE8950 Receivers or Video Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Disabling a Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Enabling/Disabling the OSD Display of a Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Configuring the EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Rebooting the VE8900 / VE8950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Setting the Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Displaying Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7. Mobile Control App

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Live Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Switching a Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Switching Multiple Sources and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Changing the Operation Mode of a Video Wall/Display . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Applying a Display Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configuring the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

System Settings and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Supported Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Introduction and Getting Started

Overview

The ATEN VE8900 / VE8950 Video over IP Extenders deliver visually lossless 1080p / 4K AV signals with low latency over long distance via a standard Gigabit network switch.

The VE8900 / VE8950 provides an effective, easy-to-use, and economical digital signage solution with the following features and advantages that directly address the challenges system integrators encounter when implementing AV over IP systems:

Limitless scalability and flexibility

No complicated IP setup

No additional server PCs or software required

Go further for less with daisy chaining

Engineered to meet today’s demands of large scale, multi-display, 1080p/4K signal transmission, and designed to be easy to set up and operate, the VE8900 / VE8950 Video over IP Extender is an ideal product for a wide range of environments, such as trade shows, airports, university campuses, conference centers, and shopping centers.

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Features and Benefits

Light weight Compression with Ultra-low Latency

Delivers visually lossless high-quality video up to 1080p @ 60 Hz (VE8900) / 4K @ 30 Hz 4:4:4 (VE8950)

Ensures stunning quality video using ATEN advanced video lossless compression technology

EDID Expert™ selects the optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up, high-quality display and the best video resolution across different screens

Offers different levels of video compression rate including Smooth, Balance, and High Quality for users to choose depending on practical usage

Limitless Scalability and Flexibility

Extends AV connections from a simple point-to-point to a multi-point to multi-point setup via LAN without distance limitations

Offers multi-functionality in extender, splitter, matrix switch, video wall and daisy chain applications

Mix and match the latest 4K displays and 1080p screens. The built-in scaler automatically scales up incoming video signal to match the maximum resolution of the connected display devices

Collaboration with ATEN Control System

Integrated solution – Compatible with ATEN Control System, allowing users to directly operate VE8900/8950 via CLI Telnet or RS-232 protocol

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Effortless operation – One click to effectively operate VE Manager, TV, projector, source player, and related equipments via touch panel and keypad

Spontaneous Scheduling Management

Offers an user-friendly scheduling management function for users to preplan the display schedule

Provides robust and intuitive scheduling management options to help users to manage all events in the calendar to as detailed as to setting events to minute intervals

Integrates all VE89 units to arrange the profile by grouping individual receiver or video wall

Multiple profiles can be arranged to play in any order over a selected period of time

No Complicated IP Setup

Simple configuration that requires no extensive IT experience or extra learning

Effortlessly switches among input sources via top panel pushbuttons

Web GUI-Based Management, No Additional Server PCs or Software Required

Simple Access – Without typing IP address on Chrome browser, users are allowed to directly link to VE Manager via one click on “Find My VE” Chrome based free tool

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Go Further For Less with Daisy Chaining

Connects multiple displays through a single port to utilize every port of the network switch and maximize their value

Easily expandable – cabling and system deployment is easy with no huge network switches and fewer cables needed

Perfect for large-scale deployment covering hundreds of meters, such as hotel facilities, airports, university campuses, stations, shopping malls, and exhibition centers

Note: Depending on your network architecture, we recommend daisy chaining up to 30 units. Please contact ATEN representatives for more details.

Video Wall Support

Supports up to 8 x 8 video wall (64 displays)

Supports horizontal or vertical (90° and 270° rotation) display orientation

Easily switches layout profiles, preview and drag-and-drop video sources via the intuitive web GUI

Note: If you experience issues related to your network architecture, please contact ATEN representatives for support.

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Embedded / De-embedded Audio Support

For VE8900T / VE8950T – separate audio signal can be embedded into the HDMI stream

For VE8900R / VE8950R – audio stream can be extracted from the HDMI stream and delivered as a separate audio signal

Multiple Control Channels

Multiple control methods – the system can be managed via Ethernet or top-panel pushbuttons

USB Connectivity – USB port (USB 2.0) allows for connection of devices such as keyboard, mouse, flash drive, printer, and other USB peripherals*

Bi-directional IR Channel – IR transmission is processed one way at a time

RS-232 Channel – bi-directional RS-232 serial port allows for connection of peripherals such as touch screens and bar code scanners

Note: Each VE8900/8950 transmitter can be controlled by a total of 4 USB touch screens installed to VE8900/8950 receivers.

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Getting Started Tasks

Follow the steps below to install, connect, configure, and getting started with your VE8900 / VE8950 devices.

1.Decide your network architecture and configuration. For more information, see the Implementation Guide.

2.Mount your VE8900 / VE8950 devices on walls or racks. For more information, see Mounting the VE8900 / VE8950 Device, page 10.

3.Connect the VE8900 / VE8950 devices to sources, displays, network, and other hardware devices as required. For more information, see Connecting VE8900 / VE8950, page 11.

4.Use one of the following methods to assign input sources.

Note: Skip this step if you have a point-to-point setup. In a point-to-point setup, source input is automatically assigned.

Assign input sources using the device panel.

For more information, see Assigning Sources Using the Device Panel, page 18.

Assign input sources using VE Manager.

For more information, see Logging In and Configuring VE Manager, page 25 and Find My VE Extension, page 21.

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Hardware Setup

Before you proceed to hardware setup:

1.Please review the safety information regarding the placement of this device in Safety Instructions, page 89.

2.Do not power on the VE8900 / VE8950 device until all the necessary hardware is connected.

Components

VE8900T / VE8950T Front View

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2

3

4

5

No.	Component	Function
1	HDMI In	Connects an HDMI cable from the source device.
2	Audio Jack	Connects to an analog audio player from the source
		device. Note that microphones are not supported.
3	IR Port	Connects to an IR receiver/transmitter to allow for
		configuration using a remote control.
4	RS-232 Terminal Block	Connects to a computer for serial control.
5	USB Type-B	Connects to a virtual media or a USB peripheral
		device.

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VE8900T / VE8950T Rear View

1

2

No.	Component	Function
1	LAN Port	Connects the unit to LAN with a network cable.
2	Power Jack	Connects to the DC power adapter to provide power to the unit.

VE8900R / VE8950R Front View

1

2

3

4

5

No.	Component	Function
1	USB Type-A	Connects to virtual media or a USB peripheral device.
2	RS-232 Terminal Block	Connects to a serial device.
3	Audio Jack	Connects to a speaker from the output device.
4	IR Port	Connects to an IR receiver/transmitter to allow for
		configuration using a remote control.
5	HDMI Out	Connects to an HDMI cable from the output device.

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VE8900R / VE8950R Rear View

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2

3

No.	Component	Function
1	LAN 1 Port	Connects the unit to LAN with a network cable.
2	LAN 2 Port	Connects to another VE8900R / VE8950R with a network cable
		in a daisy-chain setup.
3	Power Jack	Connects to the DC power adapter to provide power to the unit.

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Mounting the VE8900 / VE8950 Device

Wall Mount

Secure or hang the VE8900 / VE8950 device to the wall using the built-in brackets.

Rack Mount

Use the VE-RMK1U Rack Mount Kit to rack-mount the VE8900 / VE8950. For more information about this accessory, go to www.aten.com/products

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Connecting VE8900 / VE8950

Follow the steps below to connect your VE8900 / VE8950 devices with the hardware as required.

Note:

For details on LED indicators to help you identify statuses of connection or signal transmission, see Status LEDs, page 15.

For a list of compatible ATEN products, visit the VE8900 / VE8950 product web page at www.aten.com

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VE8900R	Remote HDMI		Audio Speaker	2
		Device
7				HDMI Display
USB Peripherals				HDMI
	(Rear)			USB
				Cat 5e
5				RS-232
				Audio
Serial Device				IR
	(Front)
	3		4
		LAN
VE8900T
	(Rear)
			4
	(Front)		5	RS-232 to
	1
				Serial Device
HDMI				or
			6	PC Control
				by USB
	Audio8Player		IR Transmitter

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1.Connect the HDMI In port on the VE8900T / VE8950T device to the HDMI Out port on your video source device using an HDMI cable.

2.Connect the HDMI Out port on the VE8900R / VE8950R device to the HDMI In port on your display device using an HDMI cable.

3.Depending on your deployment type, connect your VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R to the same LAN.

Point-to-point deployment: directly connect the LAN 1 Ports of your VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R with an RJ-45 cable.

Splitter and matrix deployment: connect the LAN 1 Ports of your VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R to the same network switch with RJ-45 cables.

4.Plug the Power Adapter into the Power Jack on the VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R devices.

5.(Optional) Connect an RS-232 serial device or peripheral to the RS-232 Terminal Block on your VE8900R / VE8950R device. This device can be a computer, a touch screen, a bar code scanner, or a control system.[1]

6.(Optional) Connect an IR transmitter/receiver cable to the IR Ports of your VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R devices.[1]

7.(Optional) Connect USB peripherals to the USB ports on your VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R devices.[1] [2]

8.(Optional) Connect an audio device to the VE8900R / VE8950R Audio Jack.[3]

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Note:

1.The IR, RS-232, and USB signal transmissions are disabled by default. To enable the functions, go to System Settings > Receiver > IR/RS232 or

USB in VE Manager and select the signal source.

2.Each VE8900 / VE8950 transmitter can be controlled by a total of 4 USB touch screens installed to VE8900 / VE8950 receivers.

3.To receive HDMI audio on the VE8900 / VE8950 transmitter, make sure to configure the following in VE Manager:

Set the transmitter to receive HDMI audio:

Go to System Settings > Transmitter > Audio In in VE Manager and change the setting to HDMI.

To allow for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound on a VE8900 / VE8950 receiver, do the following:

a)In VE Manager, go to System Settings > Transmitter, access the configuration window for the corresponding transmitter, and then set EDID to Manual.

b)From the VE Manager’s preview area, click on the ... icon and select EDID to allow transmission of the receiver’s EDID to the transmitter.

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Chapter 3

Panel Operation

Overview

This chapter provides information on panel LEDs and instructions to operate the VE8900 / VE8950 using the panel buttons.

Status LEDs

Both the VE8900 / VE8950 Transmitter and Receiver have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating and power status.

LED	Indication	Description
Power	Lights green	The device is powered on.
	Off	Power is off.
LINK	Lights orange	LAN is connected.
	Off	LAN is not connected.
HDMI Out	Lights orange	The video output is stable.
	Blinks orange	The video output is unstable.
	Off	The video output is not transmitted.
RJ-45 Connector	Lights orange	Data is being transmitted at 100Mpbs.
(Left LED)
	Lights green	Data is being transmitted at 1Gpbs.
RJ-45 Connector	Lights green	LAN is connected and no data is being
(Right LED)		transmitted.
	Blinks green	LAN is connected and data is being
		transmitted.

Note: The HDMI Out LED is only available on VE8900 / VE8950 receivers.

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Panel Controls

1		2		3		4		2		3

	VE8950 Receiver	VE8950 Transmitter
No.	Name	Description
1.	Tx/Rx LEDs	Lights to indicate whether the displayed ID number is of
		Tx or Rx.
2.	ID Number	Transmitter side: Identifies its ID number.
		Receiver side:
		Identifies its ID number or the transmitter’s ID
		number when the panel control is switched to
		Tx.
		If the ID number exceeds 3 digits, letter A, b, c,
		d, E, and F are used to replace the first two
		digits.
		A= 10, A00 ~ A99 to display ID number 1000 ~
		1099.
		b= 11, b00 ~ b99 to display ID number 1100 ~
		1199.
		c= 12, c00 ~ c99 to display ID number 1200 ~
		1299.
		d= 13, d00 ~ d99 to display ID number 1300 ~
		1399.
		E= 14, E00 ~ E99 to display ID number 1400 ~
		1499.
		F= 15, F00 ~ F99 to display ID number 1500 ~
		1599.
		An ID Number blinks to indicate that it is been used by
		another VE8900 / VE8950 device.

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No.	Name	Description
3.	Up (+) / Down (-)	Assign ID numbers on VE8900 / VE8950 devices.
	Buttons	Assign the source video (transmitter) for the receiver
4.	Tx/Rx Switch Button	Press to switch control between a receiver and its
		corresponding transmitter.

Note:

The VE8900 / VE8950 device automatically locks its panel when it idles for 1 minute. To unlock the panel, press and hold the Down (-) button for 3 seconds.

Tx/Rx LEDs and Tx/Rx Switch Button are only available on VE8900 / VE8950 receivers.

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Assigning Sources Using the Device Panel

1.Assign an ID number to each of your VE8900R / VE8950R devices.

a)On a VE8900R / VE8950R device, make sure the control is switched to Rx, in which case the Rx LED lights up. If not, press the Tx/Rx switch button.

b)Use the Up (+) and Down (-) buttons to assign an ID number to this receiver.

c)Repeat steps 1 (a) and 1 (b) on each of your VE8900R / VE8950R devices.

2.For a matrix setup, assign an ID number to each of your VE8900T / VE8950T devices.

a)On a VE8900T / VE8950T device, use the Up (+) and Down (-) buttons to assign an ID number to this transmitter.

b)Repeat step 2 (a) on each of your VE8900T / VE8950T devices.

3.Assign source inputs to your VE8900R / VE8950R devices.

a)On a VE8900R / VE8950R device, press the Tx/Rx switch button to switch the control to Tx, in which case the Tx LED lights up.

b)Use the Up (+) and Down (-) buttons to assign a source input to this receiver.

c)Repeat steps 3 (a) and 3 (b) on each of your VE8900R / VE8950R devices.

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Chapter 4

Management

Overview

ATEN VE8900 / VE8950 HDMI over IP Video Extenders can be remotely and centrally managed using a built-in utility program, the ATEN VE Manager. Accessed through a web browser, this utility provides a central platform that allows you to do the following:

Feature	Details
Configure transmitter and receiver	See Transmitter Settings, page 49 and
settings	Receiver Settings, page 51.
Monitor transmitter and receiver	See Checking VE8900 / VE8950
statuses	Statuses, page 46.
Create display templates	See Creating a Video Wall Layout,
	page 34.

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Looking Up the Login IP Address

Follow the steps below to download IP Installer utility, and use the utility to look up the IP address of your VE8900 / VE8950 transmitter.

1.Go to the download link below: https://www.aten.com/global/en/supportcenter/downloads/

2.Type in VE8900 in the field below “Download materials for other products” and press OK.

3.Scroll down the page and click either VE8900T or VE8900R.

4.Scroll down the page to find IP Installer zip file under “Software & Drivers”. Click the file to download.

5.Unzip and execute the downloaded IP Installer. The Network Device IP Installer screen appears.

6.Click Enumerate to search for ATEN devices in the network. The detected devices are shown in Device List.

7.Use the IP address of any VE8900 / VE8950 transmitter to log in VE Manager.

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