ATEN VM1600, VM7514, VM8514, VM7804, VM8804 User Manual

Modular Matrix Solution Series

User Manual

Modular Matrix Switch

VM1600

4-Port HDBaseT Input / Output Board

VM7514 / VM8514

4-Port HDMI Input / Output Board

VM7804 / VM8804

4-Port DVI Input / Output Board

VM7604 / VM8604

4-Port VGA Input Board

VM7104

HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler

VE805R

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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:

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

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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International 886-2-8692-6959

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United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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Package Contents

VM1600

The VM1600 package consists of:

 1 VM1600 Modular Matrix Switch

 1Power Cord

 1 Terminal Block connector

 1 Fan Module (pluggable)

 1 Power Module (pluggable)

 1 User Instructions*

VM7514 / VM8514

The 4-Port HDBaseT Input / Output Board package consists of:

 1 VM7514 4-Port HDBaseT Input Board

 1 VM8514 4-Port HDBaseT Output Board

 4 Terminal Block connectors

 1 IR Transmitter

 1 IR Receiver

 1 User Instructions*

VM7804 / VM8804

The 4-Port HDMI Input / Output Board package consists of:

 1 VM7804 4-Port HDMI Input Board

 1 VM8804 4-Port HDMI Output Board

 4 Terminal Block connectors

 1 User Instructions*

VM7604 / VM8604

The 4-Port DVI Input / Output Board package consists of:

 1 VM7604 4-Port DVI Input Board

 1 VM8604 4-Port DVI Output Board

 4 Terminal Block connectors

 1 User Instructions*

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VM7104

The 4-Port VGA Input Board package consists of:

 1 VM7104 4-Port VGA Input Board

 4 Terminal Block connectors

 1 User Instructions*

VE805R

The HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler package consists of:

 1 VE805R HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler

 1 Power Adapter

 1 User Instructions*

Check to make sure that all components are present and that nothing was
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 VM1600 / VM7514 / VM8514 /

VM7804 / VM8804 / VM7604 / VM8604 / VM7104 / VE805R since this
manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to­date version.

© Copyright 2015 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.

Manual Date: 2015-10-26

VM1600 F/W Version: 1.5.145
VM8514 F/W Version: 1.0.069
VM7514 F/W Version: 1.0.066

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.

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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

VM1600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

VM7514 / VM8514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

VM7804 / VM8804 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

VM7604 / VM8604 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

VM7104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

VE805R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1.

Introduction

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

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

VM1600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

VM7514 / VM8514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VM7804 / VM8804 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VM7604 / VM8604 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

VM7104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

VE805R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Input / Output Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Source Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

VM1600 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VM1600 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VM7514 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VM8514 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VM7804 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

VM8804 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

VM7604 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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VM8604 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

VM7104 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

VE805R Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

VE805R Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Mounting with Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Input / Output Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 3.

Front Panel Operation

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Basic Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Front Panel LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LCD Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Video / Audio Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Output Port Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

LCD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

LCD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Serial Port Address Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Serial Port Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Output Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 4.

Browser Operation

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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Main Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Profile List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adding/Playing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Profile List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Play Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Profile Scheduling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connection Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Digital Signage Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Grid View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Output Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Video Wall Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Video Wall Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Number of Displays / Bezel Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Blank Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Independent Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Display Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Video Wall Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Video Wall Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Output Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

HDMI Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

HDMI Video Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Serial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Temperature & Fan Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

OSD / CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

User Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Permission Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Port Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

EDID & CEA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

VE805R Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

IR/RS232 Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

2. IP – Set IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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3. LO – Load connections from profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

4. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

8. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile. . . . . . . . . . . . 94

10. TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

11. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Chapter 5.

RS-232 Commands

Serial Control Protocol Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

RS232 Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

RS-422 / RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Switch Port Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Mute Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Volume Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Save/Load Profile Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

EDID Mode Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

CEC Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Read Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

DVI/HDMI Example:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Reset Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Baud Rate Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

OSD Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Echo Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Scaling Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Fan Speed Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

RS232 Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

VM1600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

VM7514 / VM8514. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

VM7804 / VM8804. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

VM7604 / VM8604. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

VM7104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

VE805R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

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VM-PWR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

VM-FAN60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM1600
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 Modular Matrix Solution
system and its components. 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 the hardware for your
Modular Matrix Solution installation.

Chapter 3, Front Panel Operation, explains the fundamental concepts
involved in operating the VM1600 at the local site via the front panel LCD
display using pushbuttons.

Chapter 4, Browser Operation, provides a complete description of the
Modular Matrix Solution’s web Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to
use it to remotely configure and operate the Modular Matrix Solution.

Chapter 5, RS-232 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 Modular Matrix Solution.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

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:

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.

International http://www.aten.com

North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

This ATEN Modular Matrix Solution Series is comprised of the VM1600
Modular Matrix Switch; and/or the VM7514 / VM8514 4-Port HDBaseT
Input/Output Board, VM7804 / VM8804 4-Port HDMI Input / Output Board,
VM7604 / VM8604 4-Port DVI Input / Output Board, VM7104 4-Port VGA
Input Board and VE805R HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler.

The VM1600 Modular Matrix Switch offers advanced access and real-time
control of multiple local and remote A/V input devices and displays from a
single chassis. Operators can work from 4 x 4 up to 16 x 16 inputs and outputs
simultaneously, as well as incorporate multiple digital video formats within the
setup. It uses TMDS technology to support high speed data transfer at 1080p /
1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.

The VM7514 / VM8514 4-Port HDBaseT Input/Output Boards offers an easy
way to route any of 4 HDBaseT audio/video sources to any of 4 HDBaseT
display devices, in combination with the ATEN Modular Matrix Switch. When
the VM8514 HDBaseT Output Board is used in conjunction with the VE805R
HDBaseT Extender it features Seamless Switch technology and video wall
functionality.

The VM7804 / VM8804 4-Port HDMI Input / Output Board is a hot-swappable
I/O board that offers an easy way to route any of 4 audio/video sources to any
of 4 displays and installs in the Modular Matrix Switch. The VM8804 supports
Seamless Switch technology that provides video switching in real-time, a built
in scaler that handles different video resolutions, and EDID Expert technology
for fast smooth switching between displays. The VM7804 / VM8804 also
supports separate stereo audio signals that can be routed independently and
extracted from embedded HDMI audio signals.

The VM7604 / VM8604 4-Port DVI Input / Output Board is a hot-swappable
I/O board that offers an easy way to route any of 4 audio/video sources to any
of 4 displays and installs in the Modular Matrix Switch. The VM8604 supports
Seamless Switch technology that provides video switching in real-time, a built
in scaler that handles different video resolutions and EDID Expert technology
for fast smooth switching between displays.

The VM7104 4-Port VGA Input Board offers an easy way to route 4 VGA
video and audio sources to 4 displays and speakers. In addition, the VM7104

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can be mixed with any modular output boards on the VM1600 for optimum
flexibility.

The VE805R HDMI HDBaseT Lite Receiver with Scaler can be combined
with an ATEN HDMI HDBaseT transmitter or splitter to extend your HDMI
display up to 100 m from the source using a single Cat 5e cable. With a built­in scaler, the VE805R supports the scaling of different video resolutions. When
combined with ATEN HDBaseT output boards, it supports video wall
functionality. In addition, the VE805R is equipped with RS232 and IR
signaling pass-through which allows RS232 and IR channel control from the
remote to local unit, to control the HDMI source, or from the local to remote
unit, to control the display device. The VE805R is HDCP compliant.

Combining these devices, this solution can be conveniently customized,
allowing users to independently switch and route video and/or audio signals to
various monitors, displays, projectors and/or speakers simply by pressing front
panel pushbuttons. The VM1600’s built-in Scaler encodes video formats in
order to provide seamless, real-time switching while ensuring stable signal
transmission. In addition, the front panel LCD shows a quick view of active
port connections, and includes an option to select an EDID Mode that yields
the best resolution across different monitors.

The VM1600 is easily expandable and accommodates ATEN’s hot-swappable
I/O boards. Equipped with automatic signal conversion, it allows a
combination of digital video formats, thus making it ideal for large-scale A/V
applications.

Setup is fast and easy; install the modular I/O boards by sliding them into the
VM1600’s rear panel slots, then plug the device cables into the appropriate
ports on the I/O boards and your ready.

This solution can be connected to the network through the VM1600’s LAN
port, allowing the installation to take advantage of internal Cat 5 Ethernet
wiring built into most modern commercial buildings. Once initial network
setup has been accomplished at the local level, the VM1600 can be
conveniently managed remotely using any web browser. Furthermore, for
complete systems integration, the VM1600’s built-in RS-232 and RS-485/RS­422 ports allows the switch to be configured through a high-end controller or
PC.

The ATEN Modular Matrix Solution Series is a powerful integrated A/V setup
targeted towards broadcasting stations, traffic and transportation-related
control rooms, emergency service centers and any application that requires
customizable high speed A/V signal routing.

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Features

VM1600

 Connects any of 16 video sources to any of 16 displays in combination

with ATEN Modular Matrix Solutions

 Superior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p and 1080p (1920

x 1080), VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA (1920 x 1200)

 HDMI (3D, Deep Color) (VM7804 / VM8804)

 HDCP 1.4 compliant (VM8604 / VM7604 / VM7804 / VM8804)

 Seamless 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

 Built-in wizard – provides an easy way to customized EDID settings

 Easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays

 Full digital signal routing – supports TMDS high data transfer rate at

1080p / 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

 Control via front panel pushbuttons, RS-232 / RS-485 / RS-422 serial

ports and Ethernet connection

 Easy configuration via web browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), plus

Telnet

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

control

 Hot-pluggable:

 Modular Fan

 Power Module

 Easy integration I/O Boards

 Video wall – provides up to 32 connection profiles that you customize into

layouts via web GUI

 Optional redundant power supply for continuous operations

 Built-in Scaler in CrossPoint design that unifies different video formats

and provide continuous video streams, real-time switching and stable
signal transmission

 Supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) (VM7804 / VM8804)

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 Supports Transition Effect – implements FPGA matrix system architecture

to easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays

 HDMI audio can be extracted and stereo audio can be embedded

(VM7804 / VM8804)

 Firmware upgradeable via web

 Rack Mountable

VM7514 / VM8514

 Compatible with the VM1600 and can be mixed with modular I/O boards

of any type for optimum flexibility

 Bi-directional RS-232 serial port for control and configuration

 HDBaseT Connectivity – extends 4 HDBaseT connections up to 100

meters via single Cat 5e/6 cable

 HDBaseT Anti-jamming – resists signal interference during video

transmission using

 HDBaseT technology

 Connected to VE805R:

 Seamless Switch™ – features close-to-zero-second switching,

continuous video streams, real-time switching and stable signal
transmissions

 Video Wall – features configurable video wall profiles for custom

layouts via point-n-click web GUI

 Bi-directional IR channel for IR signal control; IR transmission is

processed one way at a time

 Supports full frequency IR signal from 30KHz to 60KHz

VM7804 / VM8804

 4 HDMI input ports (VM7804); 4 HDMI output ports (VM8804)

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

(1920 x 1080); VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and WUXGA (1920 x 1200)

 HDMI (3D, Deep Color); HDCP 1.4 Compatible

 Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support

 Built-in scaler on each output port to support the scaling function for

different video Resolutions (VM8804)

 Audio-enabled, HDMI audio can be extracted and stereo audio can be

embedded

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 Hot-swappable design

VM7604 / VM8604

 4 DVI-D input ports (VM7604); 4 DVI-D output ports (VM8604)

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

(1920 x 1080); VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and WUXGA (1920 x 1200)

 HDCP 1.4 Compatible

 Built-in scaler on each output port to support the scaling function for

different video resolutions (VM8604)

 Hot-swappable design

 Audio-enabled

VM7104

 Connects 4 VGA inputs

 Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

 Supports RGBHV / RGBS / YCbCr / YPbPr input signals

 Hot-swappable design

Note: When the VM7104 is used with the VM8514+VE805R, VM8804 or

VM8604, the Seamless Switch, scaler and video wall functions can be
activated.

VE805R

 HDBaseT Connectivity – extends the connection between the VM8514

HDBaseT outputs and an HDMI display over a long distance via single
Cat 5e/6 cable

 HDBaseT Anti-jamming – resists signal interference during high quality

video transmissions using HDBaseT technology

 Bi-directional RS-232 serial port for control and configuration

 Scaler – features a scaling function to integrate a video wall seamlessly

with various output formats*

 Seamless Switch™ – close-to-zero second switching that provides

continuous video streams, real-time switching and stable signal
transmissions*

 Video Wall – features configurable video wall profiles available for

custom screen layouts via simple point-n-click web GUI*

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 Supports full frequency IR signals from 30KHz to 60KHz

 Rack-mountable

Note: If Seamless Switch is enabled, the video output will not display 3D,

Deep Color or interlace (i.e., 1080i) resolutions. To make these features
available, you must disable Seamless Switch.

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Requirements

The following are required for a complete VM1600 Modular Matrix Solution
Series installation:

Input / Output Board

 VM7514 (HDBaseT input board) and VM8514 (HDBaseT output board)

 VM7804 (HDMI input board) and VM8804 (HDMI output board)

 VM7604 (DVI input board) and VM8604 (DVI output board)

 VM7104 VGA input board

Source Devices

 For VM7514 4-port HDBaseT input board + VE802T HDBaseT

Transmitter: Digital A/V source device with HDMI output connector(s)

 For VM7804 4-port HDMI input board: Digital A/V source device with

HDMI output connector(s)

 For VM7604 4-Port DVI input board: Digital A/V source device with DVI

output connector(s)

 For VM7104 4-Port VGA input board: A/V source device with VGA

output connector(s)

Display Devices

 For VM8514 4-port HDBaseT output board + VE805R HDBaseT

Receiver: Digital Display device(s) with HDMI input connector(s)

 For VM8804 4-port HDMI output board: Digital Display device(s) with

HDMI input connector(s)

 For VM8604 4-Port DVI output board: Digital Display device(s) with DVI

input connector(s)

Cables

 1 Cat 5e cable for each transmitter (VM7514)

 1 Cat 5e cable for each receiver (VM8514)

 1 HDMI cable for each source device (VM7804)

 1 HDMI cable for each display device (VM8804)

 1 DVI cable for each source device (VM7604)

 1 DVI cable for each display device (VM8604)

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 1 VGA cable for each source device (VM7104)

 1 HDMI cable for each display device (VE805R)

 1 audio cable for each audio source device (VM7804 / VM7604)

 1 audio cable for each audio device / speaker (VM8804 / VM8604)

 1 Ethernet cable (VM1600)

 1 RS-232 serial cable (VM1600 / VM7514 / VM8514 / VE805R)

 1 RS-485/RS-422 serial cable (VM1600)

 1 IR cable for each IR transmitter device (VM7514 or VM8514)

 1 IR cable for each IR receiver device (VM7514 or VM8514)

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.

Optional Equipment

Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the
following may be included in your package. Contact your ATEN dealer to
purchase any of these additional accessories.

Model No. Description

Dimensions

(L x W x H)

Weight

2X-026G Easy Installation Rack Mount Kit - Short 42-70 cm

(depth)

-

2X-027G Easy Installation Rack Mount Kit - Long 68-105 cm

(depth)

-

2X-030G

(Left)

Video Wall TV Mounting Brackets 15.47 x 11.83 x

43.00 cm

2.00 kg

2X-030G
(Right)

Video Wall TV Mounting Brackets 15.47 x 12.80 x

43.00 cm

2.00 kg

2X-RC1600 Video Wall TV Stand 140.00 x 90.00 x

207.00 cm

60.00 kg

VM-PWR400 Video Matrix Power Module - -

VM-FAN60 Video Matrix Fan Module - -

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Components

VM1600 Front View

No. Component Description

1 LCD Display The LCD Display shows the options for configuring and

operating the VM1600. See Front Panel Pushbuttons,
page 27, for details.

2 Function

Pushbuttons

Use the UP, DOWN and CANCEL buttons to navigate the
LCD display to configure the installation. Press the Video,
Audio, Menu and Profile buttons to use each function.
See Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 27, for details.

Note: The pushbuttons have LEDs that light to indicate they
have been selected.

3 Input

Pushbuttons
(1-16)

These pushbuttons refer to the Input ports on the VM1600
rear panel. Press to select the Input port. These pushbuttons
may also correspond to menu options, profiles and other
selections.

4 Output

Pushbuttons
(1-16)

These pushbuttons refer to the Output ports on the VM1600
rear panel. Press to select the Output port.

5 Alarm LED The Alarm LED lights red to indicate the power or fan module

has failed.

1

2

9

8

3

4

5

8

6

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6 Redundant

Power LED

This LED lights green to indicate the redundant power
module is plugged in and working.

7 Primary Power

LED

This LED lights green to indicate the primary power module is
plugged in and working.

8 Handles The two front handles are used to install the unit into a rack.

9 Recessed

Handles

The two side handles are used to transport the unit.

No. Component Description

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VM1600 Rear View

No. Component Description

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

page 21, for further details.

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

on and off.

3 RS-232 Serial Port Connect a computer or high-end system controller via

this serial port.

4 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM1600’s web Graphical User

Interface (GUI), the VM1600 must be connected to the
network. The cable that connects the VM1600 to your
LAN plugs in here. See Cable Connection, page 24,
for further details

5 RS-485 / RS-422

Serial Port

Connect a computer or high-end system controller via
this serial port.

6 Redundant Power

Slot (Optional)

This slot with protective cover is used to install an
additional power supply for redundant power
protection.

Note: The extra power module is not included in the
VM1600 package.See Depending on any optional

equipment that you may have purchased, one of the
following may be included in your package. Contact
your ATEN dealer to purchase any of these additional
accessories., page 8, for details.

2

3

4

5

6

1

8

7

9

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7 Primary Power Supply This is a standard 3-pin power socket. The power cord

from a source plugs in here.

8 Input Board Slots Unscrew the cover to insert the Input boards into these

4 horizontal slots. The source devices connect to the
inserted Input boards.

9 Output Board slots Unscrew the cover to insert the output boards into

these 4 horizontal slots. The display devices connect
to the inserted Input boards.

10 Fan Module This slot contains the fan module. The fan is hot-

pluggable and the panel unscrews to install a
replacement module. See Depending on any optional

equipment that you may have purchased, one of the
following may be included in your package. Contact
your ATEN dealer to purchase any of these additional
accessories., page 8, for details

No. Component Description

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VM7514 Front View

VM8514 Front View

No. Component Description

1 HDBaseT Input Ports Connect the Cat 5e cables from your HDBaseT

transmitter to these ports.

2 IR / RS-232

Input Ports

Connect the cables from your IR transmitter to the mini
stereo jack ports, and connect the cables from your
RS-232 device to the RS-232 ports.

3 Status LED The VM7514 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

No. Component Description

1 HDBaseT Output

Ports

Connect the Cat 5e cables from your HDBaseT
receiver to these ports.

2 IR / RS-232

Output Ports

Connect the cables from your IR receiver to the mini
stereo jack ports, and connect the cables from your
RS-232 device to the RS-232 ports.

3 Status LED The VM8514 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

2

3

1

2

3

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VM7804 Front View

VM8804 Front View

No. Component Description

1 HDMI Input Ports Connect the cables from your HDMI video source

devices to these ports.

2 Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to

these ports.

3 Status LED The VM7804 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

No. Component Description

1 HDMI Output Ports Connect the cables from your HDMI display devices

(monitors, projectors, TVs) to these ports.

2 Audio Output Ports Connect the cables from your output audio devices or

speakers to these ports.

3 Status LED The VM8804 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

2

3

1

2

3

1

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VM7604 Front View

VM8604 Front View

No. Component Description

1 DVI Input Ports Connect the cables from your video source devices to

these ports.

2 Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to

these ports.

3 Status LED The VM7604 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

No. Component Description

1 DVI Output Ports Connect the cables from display devices (monitors,

projectors, TVs) to these ports.

2 Audio Output Ports Connect the cables from your output audio devices or

speakers to these ports.

3 Status LED The VM8604 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

1

2

3

1

2

3

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VM7104 Front View

No. Component Description

1 VGA Input Ports Connect the cables from your VGA video source

devices to these ports.

2 Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to

these ports.

3 Status LED The VM7104 has an LED to indicate the working

status.

2

3

1

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VE805R Front View

VE805R Rear View

No. Component Description

1 LEDs Three LEDs – Power, Link and HDMI Out – light when

the unit is properly connected to an appropriate
source.

 Power - lights Green to indicate the unit is receiving

power.

 Link - lights Orange to indicate that communication

between VE805R and output board is established.

 HDMI Out - lights Orange to indicate the HDMI out-

put signal is good. LED blinks Orange every second
to indicate that the device is in F/W upgrade mode.

2 IRPort Connect the IR transmitter or receiver cable port into

this mini stereo jack port.

3 RS-232 Port Use the captive screw connectors (3 pole) to connect

the cable from your serial device into the RS-232 port.

4 HDMI Output Port Connect the cable from your HDMI display device

(monitors, projectors, TVs) into this port.

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5 Firmware Upgrade

Switch

Set this switch to OFF (left) for normal operation. Set
this switch to ON (right) and reset the unit’s power to
enter firmware upgrade mode (see page 89 for
details).

6 HDBaseT Input Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the VE805R to the

VM8514 output board.

7 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs connects here.

No. Component Description