ATEN VS1814T, VS1818T User Manual

4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter

VS1814T / VS1818T

User Manual

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VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual

FCC 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.

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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Manual Date: 2014-04-30

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Package Contents

The VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter package consists of:

 1 VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter

 1Power 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 VS1814T / VS1818T since this manual

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

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Contents

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

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

1. Introduction

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

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

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

Source Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Receiving Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2. Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3. Operation

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

EDID Learn Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

EDID Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installing the RS-232 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. RS-232 Commands

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

RS-232 Serial Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Switch Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CEC Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Read Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Baud Rate Setting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reset Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VS1814T / VS1818T system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Introduction, introduces you to the VS1814T / VS1818T system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your VS1814T / VS1818T installation. The necessary steps are provided.

Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VS1814T / VS1818T through the RS-232 serial interface.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the VS1814T / VS1818T.

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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.

Product Information

→ Run means to

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International http://www.aten.com

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

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The ATEN VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter is a fast and efficient way of switching digital high definition video from one input source to 4/8 displays located up to 100m away. It implements HDBaseT extension technology to connect the VS1814T / VS1818T to receiver units over one single Cat 5e cable in order to transmit rich HDMI multimedia content in real time.

You can connect up to 4 (VS1814T) or 8 (VS1818T) HDMI Receivers (such as VE812R) to a unit. The built-in RS-232 port on the VS1814T / VS1818T rear panel allows connected units to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC.

The VS1814T / VS1818T supports up to 4k2k HDTV resolution, as well as up to 1920 x 1200 PC resolution. It is equipped with an EDID selection method, providing constant and reliable EDID data for the HDMI source device to efficiently optimize video resolution.

The VS1814T / VS1818T HDMI Splitter is HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant and compatible with a wide range of ATEN devices (switches, matrix, converters, and so on). It supports all HDMIenabled equipment, such as DVD players, satellite set-top boxes and all HDMI displays, making it an effective solution in broadcasting applications, digital signage and educational settings.

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Features

 One HDMI input to 4/8 HDMI outputs via a Cat 5e cable

 Offers local HDMI output

 Extends displays up to 100 m

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

transmissions using HDBaseT technology

 Implements HDBaseT extension technology using only one Cat 5 cable to

connect the transmitter and receiver

 HDMI (3D, Deep color, 4kx2k); HDCP Compatible

 Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio

 Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support

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

control*

 Supports resolutions of up to Ultra HD 4kx2k and 1080p Full HD

 Supports up to 340MHz bandwidth for high performance video

 Signaling rates up to 3.4 Gbits

 EDID mode selection

 Rack-mountable

* The VS1814T / VS1818T AP operation instructions can be downloaded

from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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