Aten VM3404H, VM3909H User Manual

4 x 4 / 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite Matrix Switch

VM3404H / VM3909H

User Manual

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VM3404H / VM3909H 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.

The 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.

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.

Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen.

KCC Statement:

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

© Copyright 2021 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.

Manual Date: 2021-01-06

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User Information

Online Registration

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International

886-2-8692-6959

 

 

China

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Japan

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North America

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User Notice

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

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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Package Contents

The VM3404H / VM3909H package consists of:

1 VM3404H / VM3909H 4 x 4 / 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite Matrix Switch

1 Power Cord

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 VM3404H / VM3909H since this manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to- date version.

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Table of Contents

EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

1. Introduction

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

VM3404H Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

VM3404H Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

VM3909H Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

VM3909H Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2. Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. Front Panel Configuration

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Output Port Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

LCD Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 IP Address / Subnet Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Change Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turn Video Wall Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4. Browser Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Profile List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adding/Playing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Importing / Exporting a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Profile List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

Play Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Profile Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connection Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Digital Signage Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Output Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Grid View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Output Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video Wall Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Video Wall Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Number of Displays / Output Order / Bezel Dimensions . . . . . . . . 52

Null Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Independent Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Display Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Video Wall Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Video Wall Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Output Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Video Control’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Fan Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Device Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Permission Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

EDID & CEA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Customized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Customized EDID Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

CEA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Video Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Detail Timing / Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

IR Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

HDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

OSD/CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

5. Mobile Control

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

The Video Matrix Control App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Installation and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

The Control Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

6. CLI Commands

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Connecting to the Matrix Switch via Telnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Connecting to the Matrix Switch via RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Switch Port Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 EDID Mode Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 CEC Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Scaling Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Echo Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Read Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Reset Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Baud Rate Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Save/Load Profile Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 OSD Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

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Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Compatible Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

2. IP – Set IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

3. LO – Load connections from profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

4. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . 109

6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . 109

7. SB – Set serial port baud rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

8. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile . . . . . . . . . . 109

10. TI – Set timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

11. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM3404H / VM3909H 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 VM3404H / VM3909H 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 VM3404H / VM3909H installation.

Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM3404H / VM3909H at the local site via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons.

Chapter 4 Browser Operation, provides a complete description of the VM3404H / VM3909H's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM3404H / VM3909H.

Chapter 5 Mobile Control, introduces you to the Video Matrix Control app and provides details on its installation requirements.

Chapter 6 CLI 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 be utilized in the installation.

Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the VM3404H / VM3909H.

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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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Introduction

Overview

The ATEN VanCryst VM3404H / VM3909H 4 x 4 / 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseTLite Matrix Switchis a versatile solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and audio from any of 4/9 HDMI sources to any of 4/9 HDMI/HDBaseT displays at the same time. As a Matrix Switch, each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs, giving you the ultimate in flexibility and control in any multi-display audio/video installation.

Furthermore, with the latest HDBaseT technology, the VM3404H / VM3909H is able to extend HDMI sources up to 4K2K high-resolution video (with audio signals) over single Cat5 cable to receivers up to 60m away. The VM3404H / VM3909H also features Power over HDBaseT (POH), which can send power over Cat 5e/6 cable without an additional power supply.

When the VM3404H / VM3909H is combined with VE805R/VE816R receivers, it supports both ATEN Seamless Switch™ technology and Video Wall functionality, employing FPGA matrix system architecture to seamlessly switch between multiple sources and multiple displays. With EDID Expert technology, the VM3404H / VM3909H selects the optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and the highest quality display. It also features a highperforming scaling engine that converts the video resolution into the display's native resolution to give you the best image quality.

You can easily configure the VM3404H / VM3909H via the front panel LCD display and pushbuttons, and through the use of an IR Remote Control. The LCD provides a quick view of all port connections, and lets operators access the unit’s built-in configuration utility.

Furthermore, the VM3404H / VM3909H allows convenient configuration and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) using any web browser. The web GUI provides you with advanced features which include easy setup of custom Video Wall (when used in conjunction with VE805R/ VE816R receivers) and Digital Signage configurations that can be saved and recalled. Because your VM3404H / VM3909H can be controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, it conveniently integrates into any existing network for easy remote access. For complete system and install integration, serial control is standard through the VM3404H / VM3909H’s built-in RS-232 port that allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC.

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The VM3404H / VM3909H also supports mobile control of frequently used features such as switching of profile and AV inputs using ATEN Video Matrix Control app.

The VM3404H / VM3909H is an ideal solution for applications that require HDMI outputs from multiple sources to be conveniently delivered to multiple destinations, such as for stage presentations, competitions, control centers, and system installations that require real-time reports.

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Features

Supports 4 (VM3404H) or 9 (VM3909H) HDMI inputs and mirrored 4 / 9 HDMI and HDBaseT outputs

Long Distance Transmission – supports up to 60 m (using Cat 5e/6 cables) or 70m (Cat 6a)

HDMI (4K, 3D, Deep Color); HDCP 1.4 compatible

Video Wall - allows you to create custom video wall layouts via intuitive web GUI

Note: 1. The video wall feature is only available when the VM3404H / VM3909H is used in conjunction with the VE805R/VE816R.

2.The VE816R is only supported on VM3404H / VM3909H using firmware version 2.2.213 or later.

Features a built in high-performance scaler function for best image quality (Only available when the VM3404H / VM3909H is used in conjunction with the VE805R/VE816R.)

Easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays

Seamless SwitchTM – provides continuous video streams, real-time switching and stable signal transmission

Note: 1. If Seamless SwitchTM is enabled, the video output will not display 4K, 3D, Deep Color or interlaced resolutions (i.e., 1080i). For these features, you must disable Seamless SwitchTM.

2.Seamless SwitchTM is only available when the VM3404H / VM3909H is used in conjunction with the VE805R/VE816R.

3.The VE816R is only supported on VM3404H / VM3909H using firmware version 2.2.213 or later.

EDID ExpertTM – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and highest quality display

Configuration and control via the front-panel LCD display and the pushbuttons, and web GUI

Supports free mobile control using the Video Matrix Control App

System Operation:

Serial controller

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Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Telnet

Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system control

Superior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (1920 x 1080) and 4K

Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support

ESD protection for HDMI connections

Firmware upgradeable

Rack mountable all metal casing

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Requirements

The following devices are required for a complete VM3404H / VM3909H installation:

Source Devices

Computer or A/V source device with 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

1 Cat 5e cable

1 RS-232 serial cable

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

 

 

 

 

Browsers

Supported web browsers are shown in the table below:

OS

Java Version

Browser

Version

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 8.1

V1.8.0_60

Chrome

45.0.2454.85 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firefox

40.0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safari

5.1.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opera

31.0.1889.174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IE11

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 2012 R2

V1.8.0_60 (64bit)

IE11

11 (64bit)

(64bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 2008 R2

V1.8.0_60 (64bit)

IE8

8

 

(64bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 7

V1.8.0_60 (64bit)

IE10

10 (64bit)

SP1(64bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

V1.8.0_60

IE8

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

CentOS 7.0

V1.8.0_60 (64bit)

Firefox

40.0.3

 

(64Bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ubuntu 12.04

V1.8.0_60

Chrome

45.0.2454.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solaris 11(64bit)

V1.8.0_25

Firefox

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mac 10.10

V1.8.0_25

Safari

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Components

VM3404H Front View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

4

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

1

LCD Display

The LCD Display gives a quick view of all port

 

 

 

connections, and shows the various options for

 

 

configuring and operating the VM3404H. For full

 

 

details, see Main Screen, page 19.

 

 

 

 

2

Input Pushbuttons

These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found

 

 

on the VM3404H rear panel. Press to select the Input

 

 

port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu

 

 

options, connection profiles (P1–P4) and so on.

 

 

Note: The INPUT (1–4) front panel pushbuttons have

 

 

built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been

 

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

3

Output Pushbuttons

These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI/HDBaseT

 

 

Output ports found on the VM3404H rear panel. Press

 

 

to select the Output port. These pushbuttons may also

 

 

correspond to connection profiles (P5–P8).

 

 

Note: The OUTPUT (1–4) front panel pushbuttons

 

 

have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been

 

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

4

Prev / Next

These pushbuttons allow you to cycle through the

 

Pushbuttons

menu options on the LCD display.

 

 

 

 

5

Function Pushbuttons

The function pushbuttons (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER

 

 

and CANCEL) are for navigating the LCD built-in

 

 

configuration utility. For full details, see Front Panel

 

 

Pushbuttons, page 17.

 

 

Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel

 

 

pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate

 

 

they have been selected.

 

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VM3404H Rear View

3

6

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

7

 

4

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power Socket

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

 

 

 

 

 

cord from an AC source plugs in here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Power Switch

This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit

 

 

 

 

on and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Grounding Terminal

The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,

 

 

 

 

page 13, for further details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

HDMI Input Ports

The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into

 

 

 

 

these ports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

HDBaseT Output

The cables from your remote HDBaseT display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ports

devices or HDBaseT receivers plug into these ports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

HDMI Output Ports

The cables from your local HDMI display devices plug

 

 

 

 

into these ports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

IR Channel Ports

Connect IR receivers / transmitters into the IR Channel

 

 

 

 

ports for controlling the source and the display from

 

 

 

 

local or remote locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

IR Port

Connect an IR unit via the 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jacks.

 

 

 

 

IR signals are used to control the VM3404H.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

RS-232 Serial Port

Connect a computer or high-end system controller via

 

 

 

 

this serial port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Ethernet Port

In order to access the VM3404H’s Browser Graphical

 

 

 

 

User Interface (GUI), the VM3404H must be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected to your network. The cable that connects

 

 

 

 

the VM3404H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable

 

 

 

 

Connection, page 14, for further details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VM3909H Front View

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

LCD Display

The LCD Display gives a quick view of all port

 

 

 

connections, and shows the various options for

 

 

configuring and operating the VM3909H. For full

 

 

details, see Main Screen, page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Input Pushbuttons

These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI/HDBaseT Input

 

 

ports found on the VM3909H rear panel. Press to

 

 

select the Input port. These pushbuttons may also

 

 

correspond to menu options, connection profiles (P1–

 

 

P9) and so on.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The INPUT (1–9) front panel pushbuttons have

 

 

built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been

 

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Output Pushbuttons

These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Output ports

 

 

found on the VM3909H rear panel. Press to select the

 

 

Output port. These pushbuttons may also correspond

 

 

to connection profiles (P10–P18).

 

 

 

 

Note: The OUTPUT (1–9) front panel pushbuttons

 

 

have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been

 

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Prev / Next

These pushbuttons allow you to cycle through the

 

Pushbuttons

menu options on the LCD display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Function Pushbuttons

The function pushbuttons (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER

 

 

and CANCEL) are for navigating the LCD built-in

 

 

configuration utility. For full details, see Front Panel

 

 

Pushbuttons, page 17.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel

 

 

pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate

 

 

they have been selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3

6

5

 

10 8

1

2

4

7

9

No.

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power Socket

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

 

 

 

cord from an AC source plugs in here.

 

 

 

 

2

Power Switch

This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit

 

 

on and off.

 

 

 

 

3

Grounding Terminal

The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,

 

 

page 13, for further details.

 

 

 

 

4

HDMI Input Ports

The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into

 

 

these ports.

 

 

 

 

5

HDBaseT Output

The cables from your remote HDBaseT display

 

Ports

devices or HDBaseT receivers plug into these ports.

 

 

 

 

6

HDMI Output Ports

The cables from your local HDMI display devices plug

 

 

into these ports.

 

 

 

 

7

IR Channel Ports

Connect IR receivers / transmitters into the IR Channel

 

 

ports for controlling the source and the display from

 

 

local or remote locations.

 

 

 

 

8

IR Port

Connect an IR unit via the 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jacks.

 

 

IR signals are used to control the VM3909H.

 

 

 

 

9

RS-232 Serial Port

Connect a computer or high-end system controller via

 

 

this serial port.

 

 

 

 

10

Ethernet Port

In order to access the VM3909H’s Browser Graphical

 

 

User Interface (GUI), the VM3909H must be

 

 

connected to your network. The cable that connects

 

 

the VM3909H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable

 

 

Connection, page 14, for further details

 

 

 

 

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Hardware Setup

1.Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 101. 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.

Rack Mounting

The VM3404H can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack and VM3909H can be mounted in a 19” (2U) 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 Mounting Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front and back 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.

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Grounding

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

1.Use a grounding wire to ground the VM3404H / VM3909H 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 VM3404H / VM3909H installation are properly grounded.

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Cable Connection

Installation of the VM3404H / VM3909H is simply a matter of connecting the appropriate cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps below), and do the following:

1.Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity.

2.Connect up to 4 (VM3404H) or 9 (VM3909H) HDMI video sources to the

HDMI Input ports

3.You can choose one of the following methods to transmit signals over a distance.

Connect up to 4 (VM3404H) or 9 (VM3909H) HDBaseT display devices directly to the HDBaseT Output ports using an RJ-45 cable.

Connect up to 4 (VM3404H) or 9 (VM3909H) HDMI display devices via an HDBaseT receiver. (Connect the VM3404H / VM3909H to the HDBaseT receiver using an RJ-45 cable. Then connect the receiver to the HDMI display device using an HDMI cable.)

4.(Optional) Connect up to 4 (VM3404H) or 9 (VM3909H) local HDMI display devices to the HDMI Output ports.

5.Connect IR receivers / transmitters to the IR Channel ports for controlling source and display devices from local or remote locations.

6.(Optional) To access features on the web interface or use the ATEN Video Matrix Control app (see Browser Operation, page 39), plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM3404H / VM3909H’s Ethernet port.

7.(Optional) If you are using the serial control function, use an appropriate RS-232 serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM3404H / VM3909H’s female RS-232 Serial port.

8.Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM3404H / VM3909H’s 3-prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.

9.Connect an IR Receiver to the IR port for controlling the VM3404H / VM3909H.

10.Power on the VM3404H / VM3909H and all devices in the installation.

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Installation Diagram

4

3.1

3.2

9

8

6

1

7

5

2

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Chapter 3

Front Panel Configuration

Overview

The VM3404H / VM3909H can be configured and operated locally via the front panel LCD/pushbuttons and IR Remote Control; remotely over a standard TCP/IP connection via graphical user interface (GUI) using a web browser; via a remote terminal session using Telnet; or by an RS-232 serial controller.

The local front panel operation is discussed in this chapter. Web GUI Operation is discussed in Chapter 4, and RS-232 serial control is discussed in Chapter 6.

Front Panel Pushbuttons

The front panel features an LCD display and pushbuttons for convenient operation locally. This allows users to perform operations such as selecting which source shows on which display, viewing the IP settings, configuring the serial port, setting the EDID Mode / CEC / OSD /Output Status, selecting security settings, and loading/saving profiles.

Note the following front panel pushbutton functions:

Use the MENU pushbutton to access the Menu page options: IP Setting, Serial Port Setting, Operation Mode, Security Mode, and Save to a Profile (see LCD Menu Organization, page 23).

Use the PROFILE pushbutton to switch between the connection profiles which have been added to the Profile List (see Profile List, page 41). Pressing this pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds displays the Save to a Profile page (see Save to a Profile, page 35).

Use the CANCEL pushbutton to go back to a previous page, return to the Main Screen, stop or exit an operation.

Use the ENTER pushbutton to select options and confirm operations.

Use the INPUT / OUTPUT (1–9) or (1-4) pushbuttons to select the Input/ Output port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection profiles, and so on.

Use pushbuttons Prev / Next to navigate the VM3404H / VM3909H menus.

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Enter Password

Upon VM3404H / VM3909H startup, check the front panel LCD to view the loading progress. If the Password screen / LCD Menu fails to load, an error message displays. Reset the unit and try again.

If you are accessing the VM3404H / VM3909H for the first time, the Password screen appears as soon as the LCD loading process is done. Enter the default password 1234 to continue to the Main Screen (see Main Screen, page 19).

Enter Password: * * * *

Incorrect Password

Additionally, the Password Screen appears if the VM3404H / VM3909H has been configured to require a password for Front Panel operation (see Security Mode, page 32).

To enter a password, do the following:

1.In the Enter Password field, check that the cursor is at the first asterisk

(*)and flashing.

2.Use the front panel Input Port pushbuttons (1–9) or (1–4) to enter the 4- digit password. After the fourth digit has been entered correctly, the Main Screen displays.

3.Press Cancel to clear the password. The digits revert to 4 asterisks and the cursor goes back to the first asterisk.

Note: 1. The VM3404H / VM3909H password can be any four digit combination between 1111 to 9999 (VM3909H ) or 1111 to 4444 (VM3404H). The default password is 1234.

2.If you enter an incorrect password, the cursor goes back to the first digitand reverts to flashing. The Incorrect Password message displays at the bottom of the screen, but clears as soon as a new password is entered.

3.If Password option is Enabled (see Security Mode, page 32), the LCD display time-out is 5 minutes by default.

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Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration

Main Screen

The Main Screen shows the Input ports in the top row, which are tied to the Output ports shown in sequential order (1–9) or (1–4) at the bottom row.

INPUT

1

2

3

4

 

OUTPUT

1

2

3

4

P1

The front panel pushbutton label (1–9) or (1–4) corresponds to the Input ports and Output ports on the unit’s rear panel.

Use the Menu pushbutton to view the LCD Menu (see LCD Menu Organization, page 23).

Use the Profile pushbutton to switch between profile connections (see

Profile List, page 41).

Port Switching

From the Main Screen, users can configure the Input-to-Output port connections to associate an Input source device to an Output display.

Input Port Selection

Use the Input Port pushbuttons to select the Input port you want to configure.

INPUT

1

2

3

4

OUTPUT

1

2

3

4

To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following:

1.Press any Input port pushbutton (1–9). The Output port LED(s) tied to the said Input port flash.

In the example below, pressing Input port 1 shows it is tied to Output ports 1 and 2.

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2.To disconnect an Output port from an Input port, press the corresponding Output port pushbutton.

In the example below, Output port 2 has been disconnected from Input port

1.

3.To switch to another Input port, press any Input port pushbutton. The Output port LED(s) tied to the said Input port flash.

In the example below, pressing Input port 2 shows it is tied to Output ports 3 and 4.

4.To connect Output port 2 to Input port 2 in the example above, then press the Output port 2 pushbutton. The Output port 2 LED will also begin to flash (0.5 sec on, 0.2 sec off). This indicates that Input port 2 is now connected to Output ports 2, 3 and 4.

Once the signal from the selected Input port is successfully tied to the Output port, the LEDs turn off and the LCD information is updated.

Note: 1. Pressing an Input port a second time deselects it.

2.Input ports that are not configured or tied to any output port shows NA in the LCD screen.

3.Pressing the Cancel pushbutton once stops the Input Port Selection operation, and the LCD displays the active setting. Pressing the Cancel pushbutton again turns all LEDs off.

4.After 10 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.

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