ATEN VE8900, VE8952, VE8950 User Manual

HDMI over IP Video Extender

VE8900 / VE8950

4K HDMI over IP Video Extender with PoE

VE8952

User Manual

www.aten.com

VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 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. Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen. KCC Statement:

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Released Date: 2021-01-14

VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 User Manual

About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 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 / VE8952 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 / VE8952 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 / VE8952 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.

An 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 to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Product Information

→

Run means

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

4Foot Pads

1 User Instructions

VE8900R

1 VE8900 HDMI over IP Receiver

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

4Foot Pads

1 User Instructions

VE8950T

1 VE8950 4K HDMI over IP Transmitter

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

4Foot Pads

1 User Instructions

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VE8950R

1 VE8950 4K HDMI over IP Receiver

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

4Foot Pads

1 User Instructions

VE8952R

1 VE8952 4K HDMI over IP Receiver with PoE

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

4Foot Pads

1 User Instructions

VE8952T

1 VE8952 4K HDMI over IP Transmitter with PoE

1 RS-232 Terminal Block

1 5V Power Adapter

4Foot Pads

1 User Instructions

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 / VE8952 product firmware may have been

updated with new features after the release of this manual. For an up-todate VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 user manual, visit http://

www.aten.com/global/en/

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Hardware Setup

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VE8900T / VE8950T / VE8952T Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VE8900R / VE8950R / VE8952R Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VE8900T / VE8950T / VE8952T Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VE8900R / VE8950R / VE8952R Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mounting the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rack Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting VE8900 / VE8950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting VE8952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3. Panel Operation

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

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Assigning Sources Using the Device Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4. Management

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Looking Up the Login IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Looking Up the Login IP Address from OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Find My VE Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Start VE Manager using Find My VE Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Logging In and Configuring VE Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Apply / Auto Apply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Assigning Sources Using VE Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring and Setting Up a Video Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Creating a Video Wall Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Editing a Video Wall Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Editing a Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Creating a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Edit, Delete and Disconnect Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disconnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Select / Apply Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Setup Profile Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Managing VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Checking VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Statuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

5. System Settings

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Transmitter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Receiver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Batch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Upgrading VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Device Firmware . . . . . . . . .61

Synchronizing All Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Backing Up VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Device Settings. . . . . . . . . . 62

Restoring VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Account Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

6. CLI Commands

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Executing Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Switching Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Switching Video, USB, RS-232, and/or IR Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Disabling Video, USB, RS-232, and/or IR Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Displaying Port-Switching Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Looking Up System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Configuring Video Wall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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

Muting VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Receivers or Video Walls . . . . . 75

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

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Disabling a Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Enabling/Disabling the OSD Display of a Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Configuring the EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Rebooting the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Setting the Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Displaying Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7. Mobile Control App

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Live Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Switching a Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Switching Multiple Sources and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Changing the Operation Mode of a Video Wall/Display . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Applying a Display Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Configuring the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

System Settings and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Supported Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Chapter 1

Introduction and Getting Started

Overview

The ATEN VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Video over IP Extenders deliver visually lossless 1080p (VE8900) / 4K AV (VE8950 / VE8952) signals with low latency over long distance via a standard Gigabit Ethernet switch.

ATEN’s Video over IP solution is desiged to address the challenges that system integrators encounter when implementing AV over IP solutions and provides an effective, easy-to-use, and economical digital signage solution with the following features and advantages:

 Limitless scalability and flexibility

 No complicated IP setup

 No additional server PCs or software required

 Go further for less with daisy chaining

 Flexible control with Mobile App

 Convenient integration and installation

Engineered to meet today’s demands of large scale, multi-display, 1080p (VE8900) /4K (VE8950 / VE8952) signal transmission, and designed to be easy to set up and operate, the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 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 / VE8952)

 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

Power over Ethernet Support

 Locate VE8952 anywhere without having to install additional power

cabling and outlets

Note: Only VE8952 supports PoE function, and VE8900 / VE8950 does

not.

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 (VE8950 / VE8952) and 1080p

screens (VE8900). The built-in scaler automatically scales up incoming video signal to match the maximum resolution of the connected display devices

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Cat 5e

PoE Network Switch

Set-top Box

VE8952T

Blu-ray Player

(4K) (4K)

Media Player

VE8900T VE8950T

Web GUI

Laptop

VE8952R VE8900R VE8950R VE8952R x4

(1080p)

VK2100/VK1100

(Control Box)

ATEN Control

System App

Telnet Control

*Users can choose VE8900R if 1080p video source is applied

ATEN Control System

Collaboration with ATEN Control System

 Integrated solution – Compatible with ATEN Control System, allowing

users to directly operate VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 via CLI Telnet, RS-

232 protocol, or Mobile Control App

 Effortless operation – One click to effectively operate VE Manager, TV,

projector, source player, and related equipments via

touch panel and

keypad

Video Wall

HDMI

Note:

 Only VE8952 supports PoE and can be installed in combination with

PoE Ethernet switches to reduce power cabling and additional power outlets.

 For more information about choosing the Ethernet switch or bandwidth

requirements; refer to the ATEN HDMI over IP Video Extender System Implementation Guide.

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Spontaneous Scheduling Ma nagement

 Offers an user-friendly scheduling management function for users to pre-

plan 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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Set-top Box

VE8950T

Distance

100m 200m 300m 400m 500m 600m

Media Player

Blu-ray Player

VE8950R

VE8950T

Network

Switch

Network HDMI

Note: 1. VE8952 PoE function does not support power delivery under daisy chain installation.

2. Use daisy chains to configure a video wall or expand the AV system hundreds of meters

Go Further For Less with Daisy Chaining

 Connects multiple displays through a single port to utilize every port of the

Ethernet switch and maximize their value

 Easily expandable – cabling and system deployment is easy with no huge

Ethernet 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.

 For Daisy Chain installation setup for VE8952 units, only the first

level of VE8952 supports PoE powering function. All the other VE8952 units installed on the second level or above will need power adapter and PoE does not work.

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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.

Embedded / De-embedded Audio Support

 For VE8900T / VE8950T / VE8952T – separate audio signal can be

embedded into the HDMI stream

 For VE8900R / VE8950R / VE8952R – 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 / VE8950 / VE8952 transmitter can be controlled by

a total of 4 USB touch screens installed to VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 receivers.

Chapter 1. Introduction and Getting Started

Getting Started Tasks

Follow the steps below to install, connect, configure, and get started with your VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 devices.

1. Decide your network architecture and configuration. For more

information, see the ATEN HDMI over IP Video Extender System

Implementation Guide.

2. Mount your VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 devices on walls or racks. For

more information, see Mounting the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Device,

page 14.

3. Connect the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 devices to sources, displays,

network, and other hardware devices as required. For more information,

see the installation diagrams on Connecting VE8900 / VE8950, page 15,

and Connecting VE8952, page 18.

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 24.

 Assign input sources using VE Manager.

For more information, see Logging In and Configuring VE Manager, page 31 and Find My VE Extension, page 27.

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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 95.

2. Do not power on the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 device until all the necessary hardware is connected.

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Components

VE8900T / VE8950T / VE8952T Front View

Chapter 2

No. Component Function

1 HDMI Input Port Connects an HDMI cable from the source device.

2 Audio Input Port Connects to an analog audio player from the source

3 Bi-directional IR Port Connects to an IR receiver/transmitter to allow for

4 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to a computer for serial control.

5 USB Type-B Port Connects to a source (e.g. PC/Mac).

device. Note that microphones are not supported.

configuration using a remote control.

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VE8900T / VE8950T / VE8952T Rear View

No. Component Function

1LAN Port with

PoE

2 Power Jack Connects to the DC power adapter to provide power to the unit.

Connects the unit to LAN with a network cable.

Note: Only VE8952 supports PoE function, and VE8900 / VE8950 does not.

VE8900R / VE8950R / VE8952R Front View

No. Component Function

1 USB Type-A Ports Connects to virtual media or a USB peripheral device.

2 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to a serial device.

3 Bi-directional IR Port Connects to an IR receiver/transmitter to allow for

4 Audio Output Port Connects to a speaker from the output device.

5 HDMI Output Port Connects to an HDMI cable from the output device.

configuration using a remote control.

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VE8900R / VE8950R / VE8952R Rear View

No. Component Function

1 LAN 1 Port

with PoE

2 LAN 2 Port Connects to another VE8900R / VE8950R with a network cable

3 Power Jack Connects to the DC power adapter to provide power to the unit.

Connects the unit to LAN with a network cable.

Note: Only VE8952 supports PoE function, and VE8900 / VE8950 does not.

in a daisy-chain setup.

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1 2

VE8900T / VE8950T / VE8952T Top View

No. Component Function

1ID Display

Panel

2 Prev (+) / Next

(-) Buttons

3 Link LED Lights orange to indicate the LAN Port 1 is connected to an

4 Power LED Lights green to indicate the unit is receiving power. For

An ID display that identifies its ID number.



Assign ID numbers on VE8900 / VE8950 devices.



Assign the source video (transmitter) for the receiver.

Ethernet switch. For information, see Status LEDs, page 21.

information, see Status LEDs, page 21.

VE8900R / VE8950R / VE8952R Top View

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No. Component Function

1 Tx/Rx LEDs Lights to indicate whether the displayed ID number is of Tx or

Rx.

2 ID Display

Panel

3 Prev (+) / Next

(-) Buttons

4 Tx/Rx Switch

Button

5 HDMI Out

LED

6 Link LED Lights orange to indicate the LAN Port 1 is connected to an

7 Power Jack Connects to the DC power adapter to provide power to the unit.

An ID display that identifies its ID number or the transmitter’s ID number when the panel control is switched to Tx.



Assign ID numbers on VE8900 / VE8950 devices.



Assign the source video (transmitter) for the receiver.

Press to switch control between a receiver and its corresponding transmitter.

Lights orange to indicate the video output is stable. For information, see Status LEDs, page 21.

Ethernet switch. For information, see Status LEDs, page 21.

For information, see Status LEDs, page 21.

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Mounting the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 Device

Wall Mount

Secure or hang the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 device to the wall using the built-in brackets.

Rack Mount

Use the VE-RMK1U Rack Mount Kit to rack-mount the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952. For more information about this accessory, go to www.aten.com/

products

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Serial Device

Remote HDMI

Device

HDMI Source

Device

VE8900R

VE8900T

HDMI Display

RS-232 to Serial Device or PC Control by USB

IR Transmitter

Audio Speaker

HDMI

USB

Cat 5e

RS-232

Audio IR

USB Peripherals

Audio Player

(Rear)

(Front)

(Rear)

(Front)

LAN

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 21.

 For a list of compatible ATEN products, visit the VE8900 / VE8950

product web page at www.aten.com

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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 Ethernet 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 Serial Port 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 Bidirectional Ports of your VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R

devices.

[1]

7. (Optional) Connect USB peripherals to the USB Type-A Ports on your

VE8900T / VE8950T and VE8900R / VE8950R devices.

[1] [2]

8. (Optional) Connect an audio device to the VE8900R / VE8950R Audio

[3]

Jack.

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 > Tra nsm itter > 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 > Tr ansm itte r, 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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VE8952R

VE8952T

Remote HDMI Device

Audio Speaker

HDMI Display

USB Peripherals

Serial Device

(Rear)

(Front)

HDMI

USB

Cat 5e

RS-232

Audio IR

(Rear)

(Front)

RS-232 to Serial Device

PC Control by USB

HDMI Source Device

Audio Player

IR Transmitter

Local Network

/ LAN

Connecting VE8952

Follow the steps below to connect your VE8952 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 21.

 For a list of compatible ATEN products, visit the VE8952 product web

page at www.aten.com

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

1. Connect a video source device to the HDMI Input Port on the VE8952T

using an HDMI cable.

2. Connect a video display device to the HDMI Output Port on the VE8952R

using an HDMI cable.

3. Set up the VE8952 units as follows. The diagram above illustrates a point -

to-point setup.

Point-to-point setup

a) Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN Port on the VE8952T

and the other end of the cable to the VE8952R’s LAN Port.

b) Plug the power adapters into the Power Jacks on the VE8952T and

VE8952R.

Multipoint-to-multipoint setup

a) Install the VE8952T and VE8952R to the same local area network by

connecting the LAN Ports to an Ethernet switch using Ethernet cables.

b) The VE8952 can be powered on through an Ethernet cable if the unit is

connected to a PoE-supported Ethernet switch. Alternatively plug the power adapters into the Power Jacks on the VE8952T and VE8952R.

Note: When power supply is available from the power adapter and

Ethernet cable (PoE), the supply from the power adapter will be prioritized.

4. (Optional) To bypass RS-232 signals, connect your computer or control

system to the RS-232 Serial Ports on the VE8952.

5. (Optional) To bypass IR signals, plug the IR Receiver to the Bi-directional

IR Port on the VE8952T/VE8952R, depending on where you wish to operate the remote controller and the IR Transmitter to the VE8952T/ VE8952R.

6. (Optional) To use keyboard and mouse, connect your USB peripherals

such as keyboard and mouse to the VE8952R’s USB Type-A Ports and your PC to the VE8952T’s USB Type-B Port.

7. (Optional) Connect your audio devices to the Audio Input Port on the

VE8952T and Audio Output Port on the VE8952R.

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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 VE8952 transmitter can be controlled by a total of 4 USB touch screens installed to VE8952 receivers.

3. To receive HDMI audio on the VE8952 transmitter, make sure to configure the following in VE Manager:

 Set the transmitter to receive HDMI audio:

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

 To allow for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound on a VE8952 receiver, do the

following:

a) In VE Manager, go to System Settings > Tr ansm itte r, 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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