16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler
VM51616H
User Manual
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VM51616H 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.
CE Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference.
KCC Information:
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
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User Information
Online Registration
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Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
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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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© Copyright 2020 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2020-09-17
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.
Package Contents
The VM51616H package consists of:
1 VM51616H 16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler
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 VM51616H since this manual was
published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.
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Contents
EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VM51616H Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VM51616H Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Chapter 3.
Front Panel Configuration
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Enter Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Output Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LCD Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IP Address / Subnet Mask / Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Change Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turn Video Wall Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Array Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Audio Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Play Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Profile Scheduling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connection Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Profile Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Profile Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Blank Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Independent Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Display Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Number of Displays / Bezel Dimensions / Audio Extract. . . . . . . . 54
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Grid View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Video Wall Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Serial Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fan Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Device Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
User Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Permission Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Customized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
EDID & CEA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Customized EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
CEA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
HDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
OSD/CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Local Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Chapter 5.
Mobile Control
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
The Video Matrix Control App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Installation and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
The Control Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Chapter 6.
CLI Commands
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Connecting to the Matrix Switch via Telnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Connecting to the Matrix Switch via RS-232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Command Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Switch Port Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
EDID Mode Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Mute Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
CEC Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Scaling Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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FrameSync Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fan Speed Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Echo Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Black Screen Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Read Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Reset Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Baud Rate Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Save/Load Profile Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
OSD Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Array Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Alert Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Telnet Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
2. IP – Set network settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
3. LO – Load connections from profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
4. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . 117
6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . 118
7. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile . . . . . . . . . . 118
10. TI – Set timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
11. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM51616H
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 VM51616H 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 VM51616H
installation.
Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration explains the fundamental concepts
involved in operating the VM51616H at the local site via the front panel LCD
display using pushbuttons.
Chapter 4 Browser Operation provides a complete description of the
VM51616H's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to
remotely configure and operate the VM51616H.
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 which provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the VM51616H.
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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.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VanCryst VM51616H 16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler is
a versatile solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and
audio from any of 16 HDMI sources to any of 16 HDMI 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 multidisplay audio/video installation.
The VM51616H features Seamless Switch™, which employs FPGA matrix
system architecture to seamlessly switch between multiple sources and
multiple displays. With EDID Expert technology, the VM51616H selects the
optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and the highest quality display.
It also features a high-performing scaling engine that converts the video
resolution into the display's native resolution for the best image quality.
You can easily configure the VM51616H via the front panel LCD display and
pushbuttons. The LCD provides a quick view of all port connections, and lets
operators access the unit’s built-in configuration utility. Furthermore, the
VM51616H allows convenient configuration and operation via an intuitive
Graphical User Interface (GUI). The web GUI provides you with advanced
features which include easy setup of custom Video Wall and Digital Signage
configurations that can be saved and recalled. Because your VM51616H can
be controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, it conveniently integrates
into any existing network for easy remote access. For complete system
integration, serial control is standard through the built-in RS-232 port that
allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC. You
can also have mobile access to frequently used features such as switching of
profile and AV inputs using the Video Matrix Control App.
The VM51616H is designed with a local HDMI output port that allows users
to monitor the input sources in real time. Through the HDMI connection, users
can directly preview up to 16 sources over one single display to quickly check
on source status anytime from the local side. The viewing mode of the local
display can be easily set as array of 1x1, 2x2, or 4x4 via the web GUI according
to different application demand.
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The VM51616H 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
Connects any of 16 HDMI sources to any of to 16 HDMI displays
Multiple Control Methods – system management via front-panel
pushbuttons, RS-232 control, and Ethernet connections (Telnet / Web
GUI)
Supports free mobile control using the Video Matrix Control App
Seamless Switch™ – ATEN FPGA design unifies video formats to
provide continuous video streaming, real-time switching and stable signal
transmissions*
Scaler – features a video scaling function to convert input resolutions to
the optimum display resolutions
Video Wall – allows you to create custom video wall layouts via intuitive
web GUI*
EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up,
high-quality display, and use of the best resolution across different screens
FrameSync – prevents image tearing by synchronizing the scaler output
frame rate to the input signal frame rate
Superior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
(1920 x 1080)
HDMI (3D, Deep color); HDCP 1.4 compatible
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support
Local HDMI output – allows multiple preview of 16 video sources
Audio-enabled; HDMI audio can be extracted to stereo audio
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system control
ESD protection for HDMI
Firmware upgradeable
Rack-mountable (2U design)
Note:
When Seamless Switch™ is enabled, mind the following:
Video outputs will not display 3D, Deep Color, or interlace (i.e., 1080i)
resolutions correctly. To use these features, make sure to first disable
Seamless Switch™.
Videos may not display within range, in which case make sure to adjust
the display settings on your device.
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Requirements
The following devices are required for a complete VM51616H 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
1 audio 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 Vers io n
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
IE 11 11
Windows 2012 R2
(64bit)
Windows 2008 R2
(64bit)
Windows 7
SP1(64bit)
Windows XP V1.8.0_60 IE8 8
CentOS 7.0
(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
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) IE11 11 (64bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) IE8 8
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) IE10 10 (64bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) Firefox 40.0.3
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Components
VM51616H Front View
No. Component Description
1 LCD Display The LCD Display gives a quick view of all port
2 Input Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found
3 Output Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Output ports
4 Function Pushbuttons The function pushbuttons (ARRAY, AUDIO, MENU,
connections, and shows the various options for
configuring and operating the VM51616H. For full
details, see Main Screen, page 16.
on the VM51616H rear panel. Press to select the Input
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu
options, connection profiles (P1–P16) and so on.
Note: The INPUT (1–16) front panel pushbuttons have
built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
found on the VM51616H rear panel. Press to select
the Output port. These pushbuttons may also
correspond to connection profiles (P17–P32).
Note: The OUTPUT (1–16) front panel pushbuttons
have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
˄, ˅
PROFILE,
navigating the LCD built-in configuration utility. For full
details, see Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 13.
Note: The function pushbuttons (except for ENTER
and CANCEL pushbuttons) have built-in LEDs that
light to indicate they have been selected.
, ENTER and CANCEL) are for
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VM51616H 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 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into
6 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM51616H’s Browser Graphical
7 RS-232 Serial Port Connect a computer or serial controller via this serial
8 Audio Output Port The audio output port allows you to extract HDMI
9 Local HDMI Output
Port
cord from an AC source plugs in here.
on and off.
page 10, for further details.
these ports.
these ports.
User Interface (GUI), the VM51616H must be
connected to your network. The cable that connects
the VM51616H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable
Connection, page 11, for further details.
port.
audio to stereo audio. The cable from a speaker plugs
in here.
The local HDMI output port allows you to preview the
multiple view from the connected source device(s).
The cable from a HDMI display plugs in here.
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Chapter 2
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 111. 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.
Phillips head hex M3X8 Phillips head hex M3X8
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The VM51616H 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 of the unit.
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 VM51616H 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 VM51616H installation are properly
grounded.
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Cable Connection
Installation of the VM51616H 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. To access the features in the web GUI or use the Video Matrix Control
App, plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM51616H’s Ethernet
port.
3. If you are using the serial control function, use an appropriate RS-232
serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the
VM51616H’s female RS-232 Serial port.
4. Connect up to 16 HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input ports.
5. Connect up to 16 HDMI display devices to the HDMI Output ports.
6. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM51616H’s 3-
prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.
7. (Optional) Connect a display to the local HDMI output port to enable
multi-view preview from the connected source device(s).
8. (Optional) Connect a speaker to extract HDMI audio.
9. Power on the VM51616H and all devices in the installation.
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Front Panel Configuration
Overview
The VM51616H can be configured and operated locally via the front panel
LCD/pushbuttons; 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 a 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, setting the
Array Mode for the local display, 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 20).
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 33).
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 ARRAY pushbutton to select a viewing mode and the input
sources for the local display (See Array Pushbutton, page 36).
Use the AUDIO pushbutton to select an Input source for the stereo audio
output or mute it (see Audio Pushbutton, page 37).
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Use the INPUT / OUTPUT (1–16) pushbuttons to select the Input/Output
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection
profiles, and so on.
The VM51616H provides Prev / Next pushbuttons to navigate the menus.
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Enter Password: * * * *
Incorrect Password
Enter Password
Upon VM51616H 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 VM51616H 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 16).
Additionally, the Password Screen appears if the VM51616H has been
configured to require a password for Front Panel operation (see Security Mode,
page 30).
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) 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 VM51616H password can be any four digit combination
between 1111 to 9999. The default password is 1234.
2. If you enter an incorrect password, the cursor goes back to the
first digit and 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 30), the
LCD display time-out is 5 minutes by default.
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Main Screen
The Main Screen shows the Input ports in the top row, which are tied to the
Output ports shown in sequential order (1–16) at the bottom row.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OUTPUT
INPUT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
The front panel pushbutton label (1–16) 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 20).
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.
P5
Input Port Selection
Use the Input Port pushbuttons to select the Input port you want to configure.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OUTPUT
INPUT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
P5
To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following:
1. Press any Input port pushbutton (1–16). The Output port LED(s) tied to
the said Input port will begin to flash. Available output port LED(s) will
light up (steady).
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(Continued from previous page.)
In the example below, pressing Input port 1 shows it is tied to Output ports
1 and 2.
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 will 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 do not in
the LCD screen.
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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.
Output Port Selection
Use the Output Port pushbuttons to select the Output port you want to
configure.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OUTPUT
INPUT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
P5
To select which output display corresponds to each input source device, do the
following:
1. Press any Output port pushbutton (1–16).
In the example below, Output port 1 pushbutton has been pressed.
Available Input ports light up. Because no Input LEDs are flashing, no
ports have already been assigned to Output port 1.
2. If an Output port pushbutton is pressed a second time, it is deselected and
the LED turns off.
3. To connect the selected Output port(s) to an Input port, press the Input port
pushbutton. to which you want the Output port(s) tied. The newly selected
Input port LED flashes (0.5 sec on, 0.2 sec off), and the LCD information
is updated.
In the example below, pressing Input port 2 ties it to Output ports 2, 3 and
4.
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4. To switch Output ports 2, 3 and 4 to another Input port (and disconnect it
from Input port 2), press another Input port pushbutton to which you want
them tied.
In the example below, Input port 3 has been pressed and is now connected
to Output ports 2, 3 and 4.
Note: 1. Pressing an Output port a second time deselects it.
2. Pressing the Cancel pushbutton once stops the Output Port Selection
operation, and the LCD displays the active setting. Pressing the
Cancel pushbutton again turns all LEDs off.
3. After 10 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.
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LCD Menu Organization
The VM51616H has a built-in configuration utility via the front panel LCD,
which can be controlled by pressing the MENU and front panel Input
pushbuttons (1–16). User can cycle through the menu options, starting from IP
Setting page, in the order shown in the table below:
Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s)
IP Setting IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Serial Port Setting Baud Rate 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 115200
Operation Mode EDID Default / Port1 / Remix / Customized
CEC On / NA
OSD On / NA
Output Status Video On / NA
Audio Extract
Mute
Output Resolutions 01-16
Security Mode Mode None
Password Enable
Lock Screen
Change Password Old Password New Password
Save to a Profile Save to a Profile No. 01–32
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule
Turn Video Wall Off
01-16
On / NA
Note: The highlighted values are the default settings of the VM51616H.
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