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ATEN VM5808H User Manual

8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler
VM5808H
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VM5808H User Manual
EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CE Warning:
This is a 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.
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://eservice.aten.com
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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© Copyright 2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2014-01-14
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 VM5808H package consists of:
1 VM5808H 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler1Power Cord1 IR Remote Control1 IR Receiver1 Mounting Kit1 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 VM5808H 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3. Front Panel Configuration
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Enter Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Output Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LCD Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
IP Address / Subnet Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Serial Port Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Change Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
IR Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Change the Input source of an Output display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Power on/off individual Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Power on/off all Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4. System Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connection Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Status Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Output Audio Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Web Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
EDID Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Customized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
CEA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Video Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Video Processing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Profile Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Profile Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
User Management 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Add / Edit User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Privileges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2. GT – Set gateway address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
3. IM – Set IP subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4. IP – Set IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
5. LO – Load connections from profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
6. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . .58
8. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . .58
9. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
10. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
11. SV – Save the current connections into a profile. . . . . . . . . . .59
12. TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
13. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
5. RS-232 Commands
Serial Control Protocol Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Switch Port Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
EDID Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Mute Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CEC Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Power On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Baud Rate Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Save/Load Profile Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
OSD Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM5808H 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 VM5808H 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 VM5808H installation.
Chapter 3, Front Panel Configuration, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM5808H at the local site via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons.
Chapter 4, System Operation, provides a complete description of the VM5808H's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM5808H.
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 be utilized in the installation.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the VM5808H.
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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:
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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The ATEN VanCryst VM5808H 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler is a versatile solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and audio from any of 8 HDMI sources to any of 8 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 multi-display audio/video installation.
The VM5808H features Seamless Switching, which employs FPGA matrix system architecture to seamlessly switch between multiple sources and multiple displays. With EDID Expert technology, the VM5808H selects the optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and highest quality display. It also features a high-performing 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 VM5808H via the front panel LCD display / 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 built­in configuration utility.
Furthermore, the VM5808H allows convenient configuration and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) using any web browser. Because your VM5808H 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 VM5808H’s built-in RS-232 port that allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC.
The VM5808H is an ideal solution for applications that require HDMI output from multiple sources to be conveniently delivered to any of multiple destinations, such as stage presentations, competitions, control centers, and system installations that require real-time reports.
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Features

Connects any of 8 HDMI sources to any of 8 HDMI displaysLong Distance Transmission – supports up to 15 m (24 AWG)HDMI (3D, Deep color); HDCP compatibleFeatures a built in high-performance scaler function for best image qualityEasily switch between mulitple sources and multiple displaysSeamless Switch – provides continuous video streams, real-time switching
and stable signal transmission*
EDID Expert technology – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth
power-up and highest quality display
Front Panel Configuration:
Front panel LCD display and pushbuttonsIR Remote Control
System Operation:
Serial controllerBrowser Graphical User Interface (GUI)
TelnetBuilt-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system controlSuperior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
(1920 x 1080)
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audioConsumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportPower On Detection – If an HDMI source is powered off the VM5808H
automatically switches to the next powered on source
Supports IR signals for remote controlFirmware UpgradeableRack MountableAll metal casing
*Note: If Seamless Switching is enabled, the video output will not display 3D,
Deep Color or interlace resolution (i.e., 1080i) features. To avail of these features, you must disable Seamless Switching.
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Requirements

The following devices are required for a complete VM5808H 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
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Components

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 (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER
connections, and shows the various options for configuring and operating the VM5808H. For full details, see Main Screen, page 15.
on the VM5808H rear panel. Press to select the Input port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection profiles (P1–P8) and so on.
Note: The INPUT (1–8) front panel pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected.
found on the VM5808H rear panel. Press to select the Output port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to connection profiles (P9–P16).
Note: The OUTPUT (1–8) front panel pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been selected.
and CANCEL) are for navigating the LCD built-in configuration utility. For full details, see Front Panel
Pushbuttons, page 13. 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 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into
5 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
6 IR Port Connect the IR Receiver unit included with your
7 RS-232 Serial Port Connect a computer or high-end system controller via
8 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM5808H’s Browser Graphical
cord from an AC source plugs in here.
on and off.
page 10, for further details.
these ports.
these ports.
product via this 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack.
this serial port.
User Interface (GUI), the VM5808H must be connected to your network. The cable that connects the VM5808H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable Connection, page 11, for further details
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1 Power ON/OFF Use the ON and OFF pushbuttons to turn the Output
2 Output Pushbuttons
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3 Input Pushbuttons
1–8
displays on or off – by individual port, or all ports. (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 30)
Press Output display pushbuttons 1–8 to select the Output display you want to configure (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 30).
Press Input source pushbuttons 1–8 to select the Input source you want to display on a selected output (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 30).
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1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 73. 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 VM5808H 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 Mounting Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.
Phillips Head Hex M3 x 8
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 VM5808H 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 VM5808H install ation are properly grounded.
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Cable Connection

Installation of the VM5808H 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 8 HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input ports
3. Connect up to 8 HDMI display devices to the HDMI Output ports
4. Connect the IR Receiver into the IR port.
5. (Optional) If using the System Operation features (see System Opera tion ,
page 33), plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM5808H’s Ethernet port.
6. (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 VM5808H’s female RS-232 Serial port.
7. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM5808H’s 3-
prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.
8. Power on the VM5808H and all devices in the installation.
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Front Panel Configuration

Overview

The VM5808H can be configured and operated locally via the front panel LCD/pushbuttons and the 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 a RS-232 serial controller.
The local front panel operation is discussed in this chapter. System Operation is discussed in Chapter 4, and RS-232 serial control is discussed in Chapter 5.

Front Panel Pushbuttons

The VM5808H front panel features an LCD display and pushbuttons for convenient configuration and 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 connection 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 19).
Use the PROFILE pushbutton to switch between the connection profiles
which have been added to the Profile List (see Profile, page 52). Pressing this pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds displays the Save to a Profile page (see Save to a Profile, page 28).
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 (1–8) pushbuttons to select the Input/Output
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection profiles, and so on.
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Enter Password: * * * * Incorrect Password

Enter Password

Upon VM5808H 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 VM5808H 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 15).
Additionally, the Password Screen appears if the VM5808H has been configured to require a password for Front Panel operation (see Security Mode, page 26).
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 pushbutton s (1–8) 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 VM5808H password can be any four digit combination
between 1111 to 8888. 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 26), 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 (1–8) at the bottom row.
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P1
The front panel pushbutton label (1–8) 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 19).
Use the Profile pushbutton to switch between profile connections (see
Profile, page 52).

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.
To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following:
1. Press any Input port pushbutton (1–8). The Output port LED(s) tied to the said Input port light(s) up (steady).
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 light(s) up (steady).
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, press the Output port 2 pushbutton. The Output port 2 LED flashes (0.5 sec on, 0.2 sec off). As a result, 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 30 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.
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Output Port Selection
Use the Output Port pushbuttons to select the Output port you want to configure.
To select which output display corresponds to each input source device, do the following:
1. Press any Output port pushbutton (1–8).
In the example below, Output port 1 pushbutton has been pressed. It is not tied to any Input port.
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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