ATEN VM0808H User guide

8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch

VM0808H

User Manual

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VM0808H User Manual

FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

Safety

This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

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

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

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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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Manual Part No. PAPE-0349-AT1G

Manual Date: 2012-05-21

ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN Internatio nal Co., Ltd. All rights rese rved.

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

Package Contents

The VM0808H package consists of:

 1 VM0808H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch  1Power Cord  1 IR Remote Control  1 IR Receiver  1 Mounting Kit  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 VM0808H since this manual was

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

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

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

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

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

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

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

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

1. Introduction

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

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

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

Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Display Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

IR Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3. Local Operation

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

Front Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Basic Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Video In Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Set IP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Default IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Save and Reset / Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Set Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Default Serial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Power on Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Password Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Save / Load Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

IR Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Change the Input source of an Output display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Power on/off individual Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power on/off all Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4. Remote Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connections Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Configuring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Status Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Save / Load Connection Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing Port Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Serial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Profile Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Add/Delete Selection Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Profile Selection Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Add User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Edit User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

5. RS-232 Commands

Serial Control Protocol Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Switch Port Commands: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

EDID Commands:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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Mute Commands: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Save / Load Profile Commands: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Power On Detection Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM0808H 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 VM0808H 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 VM0808H installation.

Chapter 3, Local Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM0808H at the local site via the front panel LCD display, using tuner dials, pushbuttons, and the IR remote control.

Chapter 4, Remote Operation, provides a complete description of the VM0808H's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM0808H.

Chapter 5, RS-232 Protocol Commands, provides a complete list of the serial control protocol commands used when utilizing the RS-232 Serial Port so that an extra source device can function further as transmitter and receiver.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the VM0808H.

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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.

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→ 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 ATEN VanCryst VM0808H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch is a distinct HDMI solution that offers an easy and affordable way to route any of 8 HDMI video sources to any of 8 HDMI displays, and view them in any arrangement.

As a matrix switch the VM0808H allows eight HDMI source devices to cross connect to eight HDMI displays at the same time, while giving you independent input/output control of each in any array possible. The VM0808H gives the ultimate flexibility and control for any HDMI multi-display installation.

Convenient configuration and operation is done via Graphical User Interface (GUI) using any web browser, locally by front panel LCD display with easy to use tuner dials, pushbuttons and IR Remote Control, or via high-end system controllers using the built in RS-232 serial controller.

The VM0808H unit can be controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, and seamlessly integrates with any existing network for easy remote access.

Furthermore, for complete system integration, RS-232 control is standard with the VM0808H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port that allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end control ler, PC, and/or home automation/home theater software package.

With easy operation, simple setup, dynamic display, and convenient control features the VM0808H is the only HDMI solution that gives a multi-display installation everything it needs.

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Features

 Connects any of 8 HDMI sources to any of 8 HDMI displays  Long Distance Transmission - supports up to 20 meters (24 AWG HDMI

standard cable)

 HDMI (3D, Deep Color) and HDCP compatible  Easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays  Local Operation:

 Front panel LCD display  Tuner Dials and Pushbuttons  IR Remote Control  Serial controller

 Remote Operation:

 Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI)

 Superior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p, 1080i, and

1080p (1920 x 1080), VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA (1920 x

1200)

 Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio  Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display  Feature EDID Expert technology to set up different configurations via

different EDID modes

 Power on Detection - If an HDMI source is powered off, the VM0808H

can automatically switch to the next powered-on source

 Firmware upgradeable  Rack Mountable

Chapter 1. Introduction

Requirements

The following equipment is required for a complete VM0808H installation:

Source Devices

 HDMI Type A output connector(s)

Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI source device.

Display Devices

 Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input connector

Cables

 1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting.  1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting.

Note: No cables are included in this package. We strongly recommend that

you purchase high-quality cables of appropriate length since this will

affect the quality of the audio and video display. Contact your dealer to

purchase the correct cable sets.

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Source Device Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Version

Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher

SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher

UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher

FreeBSD 3.51 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6.2 and higher

Chapter 1. Introduction

ESC

PROFILE

ENTER

OUT

Components

Front View

No. Component Description

1 LCD Display The LCD display shows the various options for

2 Front Panel Tuner

Dials & Pushbuttons

configuring and operating the VM0808H. For full details, see Front Panel Operation, page 15.

Use the tuner dials and pushbuttons to navigate the LCD display to configure and operate the VM0808H.

 MENU – Press to invoke the Menu page/Main

Screen

 PROFILE – Press to switch between the video

source Profile Selection list

 ESC – Press to cancel the current selection or exit

without saving changes

 ENTER – Press to confirm the current selection  Tuner Dials - IN & OUT to navigate up, down, left,

and right or scroll selected options within the LCD

display. For full details, see Front Panel Operation, page 15. Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel

pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected.

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Rear View

No. Component Description

1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power

2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit

3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,

4 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM0808H’s Browser Graphical

5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into

6 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into

7 External IR Receiver

Port

8 RS-232 Serial Port This serial remote port is for input source selection and

cord from an AC source plugs in here.

on and off.

page 11, for further details.

User Interface (GUI), the VM0808H must be connected to your network. The cable that connects the VM0808H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable Connection, page 12, for further details

these ports.

3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack which connects the IR Receiver unit included with your product.

high-end system control.

IR Remote Control

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No. Component Description

1 Power ON/OFF Use the ON and OFF pushbuttons to turn the Output

2 Output Pushbuttons

1–8

3 Input Pushbuttons

1–8

displays on or off- by individual port, or all ports. (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 29)

Output display Pushbutton 1–8 to change an Input source of an Output display. (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 29)

Input source Pushbutton 1–8 to change an Input source of an Output display. (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 29)

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Chapter 2

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 53. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting

The VM0808H can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For the most convenient front panel pushbutton configuration and operation at the local site, mount the unit at the front of the rack, as follows:

1. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the Rack Mount Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.

Phillips Head Hex M3 x 8

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2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack.

3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Grounding

To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded.

1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VM0808H by connecting one end of

the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

2. Make sure that all devices in your VM0808H installation are properly

grounded.

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