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ATEN Modular Matrix Solution Series User Manual

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Modular Matrix Solution Series
4-Port HDBaseT Input / Output Board
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Modular Matrix Switch
VM1600
VM7514 / VM8514
VM7804 / VM8804
VM7604 / VM8604
4-Port VGA Input Board
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VE805R
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 Modular Matrix Solution 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Package Contents VM1600 The VM1600 package consists of: 1 VM1600 Modular Matrix Switch 1 Power 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...
  • Page 5 VM1600 F/W Version: 1.4.132 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.
  • Page 6 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Contents EMC Information ..........ii RoHS .
  • Page 7 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VM8604 Front View ........15 VM7104 Front View .
  • Page 8 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Adding/Playing a Profile ........51 Profile List Options .
  • Page 9 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 8. SS – Switch input to specified output ....90 9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile... . 90 10.
  • Page 10 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 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.
  • Page 11 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...
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  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 VM1600’s built-in RS-232 and RS-485/RS- 422 ports allows the switch to be configured through a high-end controller or The ATEN Modular Matrix Solution Series is a powerful integrated A/V setup targeted towards broadcasting stations, traffic and transportation-related...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1. Introduction control rooms, emergency service centers and any application that requires customizable high speed A/V signal routing.
  • Page 16 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)
  • Page 17 Chapter 1. Introduction 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...
  • Page 18 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 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)
  • Page 19 Chapter 1. Introduction Supports full frequency IR signals from 30KHz to 60KHz Rack-mountable If Seamless Switch is enabled, the video output will not display 3D, Note: Deep Color or interlace (i.e., 1080i) resolutions. To make these features available, you must disable Seamless Switch.
  • Page 20 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 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...
  • Page 21 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. Dimensions Model No.
  • Page 22 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Components VM1600 Front View Component Description LCD Display The LCD Display shows the options for configuring and operating the VM1600. See Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 27, for details. Function Use the UP, DOWN and CANCEL buttons to navigate the Pushbuttons LCD display to configure the installation.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description Redundant This LED lights green to indicate the redundant power Power LED module is plugged in and working. Primary Power This LED lights green to indicate the primary power module is plugged in and working. Handles The two front handles are used to install the unit into a rack.
  • Page 24 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 9, for details.
  • Page 25 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 9, for details...
  • Page 26 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VM7514 Front View Component Description HDBaseT Input Ports Connect the Cat 5e cables from your HDBaseT transmitter to these ports. IR / RS-232 Connect the cables from your IR transmitter to the mini stereo jack ports, and connect the cables from your Input Ports RS-232 device to the RS-232 ports.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1. Introduction VM7804 Front View Component Description HDMI Input Ports Connect the cables from your HDMI video source devices to these ports. Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to these ports. Status LED The VM7804 has an LED to indicate the working status.
  • Page 28 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VM7604 Front View Component Description DVI Input Ports Connect the cables from your video source devices to these ports. Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to these ports. Status LED The VM7604 has an LED to indicate the working status.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1. Introduction VM7104 Front View Component Description VGA Input Ports Connect the cables from your VGA video source devices to these ports. Audio Input Ports Connect the cables from your audio source devices to these ports. Status LED The VM7104 has an LED to indicate the working status.
  • Page 30 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VE805R Front View VE805R Rear View Component Description 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.
  • Page 31 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description Firmware Upgrade Set this switch to OFF for normal operation. Set this Switch switch to ON and reset the units power to enter firmware upgrade mode (see page 83 for details). HDBaseT Input Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the VE805R to the VM8514 output board.
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  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 117. 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.
  • Page 34 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Mounting with Brackets You can also use mounting brackets to install the VM1600, as shown below. Note: The Mounting Kit is not included with the package. To purchase a mounting kit please contact your dealer. 1.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Grounding To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the installation using the VM1600’s rear panel, by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
  • Page 36 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Input / Output Board Installation To install the I/O boards in the VM1600, do the following: Note: The four top slots on the Modular Matrix Switch are for the Input boards. The four bottom slots on the Modular Matrix Switch are for the Output boards.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2. Slide an input board into a top slot and tighten the screws to secure the board to the VM1600. 3. Slide an output board into a bottom slot and tighten the screws to secure the board to the VM1600. 4.
  • Page 38 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Cable Connection Installation of the VM1600 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.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Contact your ATEN dealer to purchase any of these additional accessories., page 9, for details. 11. Power on the VM1600 and all devices in the installation. Installation Diagram...
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  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation Overview The Modular Matrix Switch installation can be configured and operated locally via the VM1600 front panel LCD and pushbuttons. Front Panel Pushbuttons The VM1600 front panel has easy-to-use pushbuttons for selecting which video/audio source shows on which display. Basic Navigation The VM1600’s front panel LCD display operation is easy and convenient.
  • Page 42 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Front Panel LCD The VM1600 features an LCD display for convenient configuration. This allows you to perform operations such as viewing the IP settings, configuring the serial port, setting EDID/CEC/OSD/Output Status, selecting security settings, and loading/saving connection profiles. LCD Password If the VM1600 has been configured to require a password for local operation (see Security Mode, page 46), the password screen appears when the VM1600...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation Port Switching From the Main Screen, you can configure the Input-to-Output port connections to associate an Input source device to an Output display. Video / Audio Pushbutton Before switching port connections, use the Video or Audio pushbuttons to select whether to switch only the video or the audio signal exclusively.
  • Page 44 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Input Port Selection Use the Input Port pushbuttons to select the Input port you want to configure. INPUT OUTPUT INPUT V + A OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following: 1.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation 3. To connect Output port 2 to Input port 2, press the Output port 2 pushbutton. As a result, Input port 2 is now connected to Output ports 2, 3 and 4. Output Port Selection Use the Output Port pushbuttons to select the Output port you want to configure.
  • Page 46 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 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 and the LCD information is updated. In the example below, pressing Input port 2 ties it to Output ports 2, 3 and 4.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation Profile Pushbutton From the Main screen; pressing the PROFILE pushbutton switches between the connection profiles added to the Profile Selection list (see Profile List, page 51). If a connection profile is in use, it is shown from the Main screen on the lower right corner of the LCD display.
  • Page 48 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual LCD Menu Use the Menu pushbutton to switch between the Main Screen and Menu page. From the Main Screen press the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page; use the pushbuttons (1-4) to cycle through the menu options, starting from IP Setting, in the order show in the table below: Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s)
  • Page 49 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation LCD Main Screen The Main Screen shows the Input–Output port pairs, with the Output ports shown in sequential order (1–16) at the bottom half. INPUT OUTPUT INPUT V + A OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The front panel pushbutton label (1–16) corresponds to the Input ports and Output ports on the unit’s rear panel.
  • Page 50 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual IP Setting To view the VM1600’s IP settings, press the Menu pushbutton (lights). This takes you to the Menu page, shown below: 1: IP Se ng 2: Serial Port Se ng 3: Opera on Mode 4: Security Mode 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation Serial Port Setting To configure the VM1600’s serial port settings, select Serial Port Setting from the Menu page. 1: IP Se ng 2: Serial Port Se ng 3: Opera on Mode 4: Security Mode Serial Port Address Setting To set the VM1600’s serial port address, do the following: 1.
  • Page 52 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Baud Rate 1. Select Baud Rate Setting from the Serial Port Setting submenu by pressing 2: 1: Serial Port Address Se ng : 1 2: Baud Rate Se ng: 19200 3: Serial Port Mode: RS232 2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation 2. Press pushbuttons 1–2 to make your selection. 1: RS232 (In use) 2: RS422/RS485 Baud Rate options are: 1: RS-232 2: RS-422 / RS-485 Note: The default serial port mode is RS-232. 3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page. 4.
  • Page 54 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Operation Mode The EDID, CEC, OSD and Output Status features are adjusted from the Operation Mode menu. 1: EDID Mode: Default 2: CEC 3: OSD 4: Output Status EDID (extended display identification data) is used to apply a preset video configuration (EDID Mode), which utilizes the best resolution across different monitors.
  • Page 55 EDID Mode options are: EDID Option Description 1: Default ATEN’s default EDID data is passed to all video sources by default when the system is powered on. 2: Port1 EDID data read from port 1 is passed to all video sources.
  • Page 56 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual To configure the CEC settings, do the following: 1. From the Operation page, press pushbutton 2 to access the CEC page: 1: EDID Mode: Default 2: CEC 3: OSD 4: Output Status 2. Press pushbuttons 1–16 to enable (ON) or disable (NA) the CEC feature for the output port.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation The On-Screen Display or OSD feature enables real-time text updates to appear on the display device’s screen for any configuration changes made to the Output port via the VM1600’s front panel, remote control or Web GUI. To configure the OSD setting for each output port, do the following: 1.
  • Page 58 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Output Status To configure the Output Status settings for each output port, do the following: 1. From the Operation Mode screen, press pushbutton 4 to access the Output Status page: 1: EDID Mode: Default 2: CEC 3: OSD 4: Output Status 2.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation 5. Press Menu to return to the Menu page. 6. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
  • Page 60 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Security Mode The Security Mode page allows you to configure the VM1600’s password- related settings; the Password page sets the VM1600 to require a password for local operation after the LCD display times out (default time out: 5 minutes) or is powered off/on.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3. Front Panel Operation Change Password 1. To change the password: from Security Mode, press pushbutton 2. 1: Password : Disable 2: Change Password 2. In the Old Password field, the cursor flashes at the first digit. Enter the old password (see LCD Password, page 28).
  • Page 62 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Save to a Profile The VM1600 allows you to store up to 32 (P1–P32) different connection profiles that can be saved and recalled later. When profiles are saved, they are saved according to the current connection configuration on the Main Screen. When you load a profile, the change is immediate and the profile number is shown in the lower right corner of the LCD display.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Browser Operation Overview The VM1600 can be configured over a standard TCP/IP connection via its built-in Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because it can be accessed from anywhere over a network or the Internet, operators can easily log in via web browser.
  • Page 64 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Main Page The Main Page opens to the Profile List. This is where you configure the input to output connections by creating profiles. The page is divided into three parts: the Menu Bar, Profile List, and Profile Scheduling. Menu Bar The Menu Bar consists of the Settings link and two drop-down menus.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Profile List The Profile List lets you configure the input to output port connections by creating profiles to use. You can store up to 32 differently configured profiles that can be saved and played later by two methods: locally via the unit’s front panel pushbuttons and via the web GUI.
  • Page 66 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 3. Configure the input to output connections for a Digital Signage (page 56) or Video Wall (page 59) profile. 4. Once you create a profile, it appears in the Profile List, as shown here: 5. Select the profile and click Apply. 6.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Profile List Options Clicking a Profile or the Play window opens a pop-up menu with options. Profile Option Description Apply Click Apply to put the profile in the Play window. This allows you to start the profile connections. Edit Click Edit to configure the profile's input to output connections.
  • Page 68 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Option Description Positioning Click Positioning to open a window that allows you to adjust the image position on each display. For Video Wall profiles you can also set the Bezel Dimension, which is the line size between each display.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Profile Scheduling Profile Scheduling is located below the Profile List. Scheduling allows you to queue and play connection profiles in sequence for a specific amount of time. Option Description Click to add profiles to the schedule in the order to be played, then set the amount of time that each profile will play for.
  • Page 70 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Connection Profiles There are two types of profiles: Digital Signage and Video Wall. Digital Signage profiles are for displays where video is viewed on separate monitors.Video Wall profiles are for displays that are tiled together, where multiple monitors form one large screen –...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Output Icon Option Description Output Icon Click an Output icon(s) to highlight it in green and use the Select Source menu to set the video options (see Select Source below). The large number is the Video Input port selected for the display. The small number (upper-left corner) is the Output port of the display.
  • Page 72 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Option Description Radio Button Fit Width of Output(s): fits the video to the width of the display. Fit Height of Output(s): fits the video to the height of the display. Scale to Whole Output(s): fits the video on the entire display. Traditional View The Traditional View allows you to select the Input to Output and Audio connections using a simple grid.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Video Wall Profile Each blank icon represents an Output port and the connected display. Use the icons to create Independent and Grouped Outputs. Independent Outputs will display video on a single monitor. Grouped Outputs will display video across multiple monitors as one large screen.
  • Page 74 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Number of Displays / Bezel Dimension Option Description Number of Use the Horizontal and Vertical drop-down menu to select the Displays number of displays that make up the video wall. Match this to the physical layout of the displays. Click Apply to create the layout. Bezel Use the four boxes to increase/decrease the line size (gap) Dimension...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Independent Output Option Description Independent Independent Outputs are displays that have their own Video Input and Output selected. Independent Outputs: Display their own video Icons have their own color and Video Input Select an Independent Output and use the Display Preferences menu to select the Video Input (see page 62).
  • Page 76 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Group Option Description Group A Group (of Outputs) shares the same Video Input and displays the video together as one large screen. A Group of Outputs: Displays video across multiple monitors to form one screen Icons have the same color and Video Input number.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Option Description Output Use the drop-down menu to select the Output port (Independent and single Blank icons only). If you select multiple displays the output ports selected will appear here. You can use the output icon’s drop-down menu to change the output port for the display.
  • Page 78 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Video Wall Example 2 The example below shows a video wall with 16 displays. Each Group and Independent Output has a unique color. This video wall has 3 Groups and 2 Independent displays. The Green Group will show Video Input 02 across six displays as one large screen.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Output Options The Output Options page is used to configure HDMI Audio Controls, HDMI Video Options, and Other Options (OSD/CEC). HDMI Audio Control HDMI / Stereo Control: Use the drop-down menu to apply audio setting to all ports: All Ports Use HDMI Audio.
  • Page 80 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual HDMI Video Options HDMI Video Options allow you to set Seamless Switch options which determine how a display performs when the Input port is changed. The Transition, Period and Scale Resolution apply only when Seamless Switching is on.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Other Options This section allows you to set the OSD and CEC options. OSD: Sets the default OSD option for the port. When OSD is on: real- time text updates appear on the display device’s screen when configuration changes are made to the Output port.
  • Page 82 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual System Settings Click the Settings link from the Main page for the System Settings to open on the General page: The General page allows you to view and set Serial, Temperature, Power and HDCP settings. The Port Name page allows you to name each input and output port.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4. Browser Operation General The General page has three sections: Serial Settings, Temperature & Fan Status, Power on Detection. Serial Settings Use the Serial Port mode drop-down menu to select a signal for the serial port: RS232, RS422/RS485. If you are using RS422/RS485 select the Serial Port Address. Options are: 1~15.
  • Page 84 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Power Status This section displays the Primary Power, Redundant Power, and In/Out slot status. Shows the Primary Power and Redundant Power status The In/Slot_ and Out/Slot_ lists the status, watts, and temperature of each I/O board slot. The following messages can appear: OK indicates the device is plugged in and has power.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Port Name The Annotation page lets users name the Input and Output ports for easy identification. To name an Input/Output port, enter a descriptive name of up to 16 characters (including 0-9, a-z, A-Z, _, -) in the corresponding field. To change an Input/Output port’s name, enter another value and click Save.
  • Page 86 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Network The Network page lets you configure the VM1600’s IP settings for connecting to it via the web GUI, and enable/disable Telnet. Enable DHCP to allow the DHCP server to assign an IP address to the VM1600.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4. Browser Operation EDID Settings The EDID Setting page lets users view and select an EDID Mode so that the VM1600 can use the best resolution for its display(s). Note: The EDID Mode can also be selected via the Front Panel pushbuttons – see Operation Mode, page 40.
  • Page 88 Select the EDID Mode to use and click Apply. The VM1600 uses the settings configured for that EDID mode. Options are: ATEN Default: All ports' EDID are the same as the hardware default EDID. Port 1 Mode: All ports' EDID are the same as Port1's EDID.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4. Browser Operation EDID & CEA Description The right panel of the screen lets users view the configuration of the EDID and CEA Modes selected: From the left column, click the option that you want to view and/or edit. There are two categories: EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) and CEA (Consumer Electronics Association).
  • Page 90 Retrieve EDID: Click and a pop-up window appears to retrieve the EDID settings of a stored EDID configuration: Customized EDID 01- 16, Display Port, or ATEN Default. Select the port to retrieve: The right panel displays a summary of the acquired EDID settings that you can edit.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Customized EDID Parameters The EDID structure is comprised of 128 bytes in total – each heading shown in the left column corresponds to a specific number of bytes. The pages for the pre-configured EDID Modes (Port 1, Default and Remix) cannot be edited.
  • Page 92 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Standard Timings This page shows eight resolutions/timings that display devices can support in addition to those listed in the Established Timings page. Select the H Active Pixel from the drop-down menu. Select the Aspect Ratio from the drop-down menu. Click Save to apply the changes.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Monitor Description This screen lets you specify the viewing specifications, namely horizontal and vertical scan ranges and pixel clock rate, of your monitor/display device. Enter the values that correspond to your device and click Save to apply the changes.
  • Page 94 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual CEA Settings CEA is an extension data of the EDID structure, which further extends the standard definitions of EDID to support advanced features of monitors/display devices. Display Support This screen describes the display’s basic digital components. Select the YCbCr mode applicable to your display and click Save.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Video Data This screen lists additional video resolution/timing displays that may be supported by other devices, other than PC monitors (for example, 1080i). Select the native resolution of the attached display device. Select the resolutions that work with the attached monitor/display device.
  • Page 96 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Audio Data This screen lets you select advanced audio configurations for your device. Use the drop down menu to select the Audio Format (1~6) applicable to your audio output device, and click Save to apply the changes. Detail Timing / Display Description This screen gives more video resolution options, and provides resolution/ timing details (in addition to those specified in the EDID structure).
  • Page 97 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Firmware The Firmware page lets users view information about the switch and I/O boards firmware versions and upgrade them, if needed. This is an administrator only function. To upgrade the firmware, do the following: 1. Check the boxes of the switch and I/O boards you want to upgrade the firmware for.
  • Page 98 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual IR/RS232 Channel The IR/RS232 Channel page is available for VM7514 and VM8514 boards only. The options allow you to set ports to use Local IR/RS232 which will direct the board to use the local IR and RS232 port signals, or HDBaseT IR/ RS232 which will direct the board to use the HDBaseT port for the IR and RS232 signals for control.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Use the drop-down menu to select Broadcast (1-All) to broadcast the IR/RS232 signal from one port to all ports. Use the drop-down menu that appears to select the port that broadcasts the IR/RS232 signal. Out-Board: Set each output port to use the Local IR/RS232, HDBaseT IR/RS232, or Loopback setting for the IR/RS232 signals.
  • Page 100 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual User Management Selecting User Management from the drop-down menu on the main page opens the User Management page, which lets you add, edit, or delete users and change the password for accessing the VM1600’s GUI. Note: This is an Administrator only function.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4. Browser Operation New / Edit User Use the New / Edit User page to name a user, set the user’s password, add a description, and set the user’s permission level for accessing the VM1600’s GUI. Fill in the user name or edit an existing one. Enter a password and re-type the password to confirm.
  • Page 102 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Permission Level At the bottom of the New/Edit User page is the permission section, which is used to set a user’s permission level. The three available permission levels are as follows: Administrator – this level provides full access and control of the VM1600, in addition to full User Management privileges.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Telnet Operation The VM1600 can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session using Telnet. To log into the VM1600 by means of a Telnet session, do the following: 1. On your computer, open a terminal (command line) session. 2.
  • Page 104 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 2. IP – Set IP address Old IP address: 192.168.0.60 New IP address: 3. LO – Load connections from profile LO 01 Load profile 01 OK. 4. PW – Change password Old password: ******** New password: 5.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Save the current connections into profile 01 10. TI – Set timeout TI 30 Set 30 minute timeout 11. VR – Software version information Software version 1.0. Note: For further information about these functions, please reference the equivalent Browser GUI functions earlier in this chapter.
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  • Page 107 Chapter 5 RS-232 Commands Serial Control Protocol Commands The VM1600’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end controller or PC. Configuring the Serial Port The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows: Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Parity None...
  • Page 108 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Switch Port Command The formula for Switch commands is as follows: Switch Command + Input + Num1 + Output + Num2 + Address + Num3 + Control [Enter] 1. For example, to switch input port 02 to output port 05, type the following: sw i02 o05 [Enter] 2.
  • Page 109 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Num3 Description Device address zz: 01~16 (default is 01) (RS-422 and RS-485 only) All devices Control Description Turn on the display Turn off the display Next Port Previous Port Note: By default, input port 01 is tied to output port 01; input port 02 is tied to output port 02;...
  • Page 110 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual 3. The Port Number and Address command strings can be skipped, and the default value will be used.
  • Page 111 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Mute Command Mute allows you to enable or disable an output port(s) audio. The Mute command will turn on/off the HDMI audio and stereo audio. When the HDMI audio is off, the stereo's volume can be adjusted using the volume command. The formula for the Mute command is as follows: Command + Output + Num1 + Address + Num2 + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 112 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Control Description Mute off; audio on output port is enabled (default) Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The Address command is for RS-422/485 only. If the address parameter is missing from RS-422/485 commands, the default a00 will be used.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Volume Command The volume command allows adjusts the stereo volume for an output port. The formula for the Volume command is as follows: Command + Output + Num1 + Address + Num2 + Volume + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 114 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Control Description Audio volume level zz: 01~10 (default is 10) Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The Address command is for RS-422/485 only. If the address parameter is missing from RS-422/485 commands, the default a00 will be used.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Save/Load Profile Commands The Save/Load Profile command allows you to save the current connection configuration as a profile and load connection profiles. The formula for Save/Load Profile commands is as follows: Command + Profile + Num1 + Address + Num2 + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 116 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Control Description load Load a saved profile Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The Address command is for RS-422/485 only. If the address parameter is missing from RS-422/485 commands, the default a00 will be used.
  • Page 117 VM5808H is first powered on, or immediately after selecting the Remix option. default Implements ATEN’s default EDID. (default) custom Implements the customized mode as set in the EDID system settings. (See Customized Mode, page 76)
  • Page 118 Remix option. edid default [Enter] ATEN’s default EDID is passed to the video source. edid custom [Enter] Implements the customized mode.
  • Page 119 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands CEC Command Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to the same remote control. The formula for the CEC command is as follows: Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 120 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Read Command The Read command allows you to view information about the devices. The formula for the Read command is as follows: Command + Address + Number + [Enter] 1. To view information, type: read [Enter] 1.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands How to read the commands: 1. o01 i03 video on i06 audio v10 HDMI-a on 1080p Output 01 is connected to Input 03 with video on; audio is on from Input 06 with volume 10 using the HDMI audio source; the resolution is scaled to 1080p 2.
  • Page 122 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Reset Command The Reset command allows you to reset the VM1600 back to the default factory settings. Reset includes resetting the devices IP address. The formula for the Reset command is as follows: Command + Address + Number + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 123 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Baud Rate Command The Baud Rate command allows you to set the RS-232 data rate for the VM1600 to use. Options are 9600, 19200 (default) 38400 and 115200. The formula for the Baud Rate command is as follows: Command + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 124 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual OSD Command To enable or disable the On-Screen Display (OSD) for displays, use the following command: Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter] 1. For example, to enable the OSD for output 07, type: osd o07 on [Enter] 2.
  • Page 125 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Echo Command The Echo function updates the RS232 controller when operations are made via the front panel pushbuttons, web browser or telnet. The changes echo back to the RS232 controller to keep the settings in sync with the device. The formula for the Echo command is as follows: Command + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 126 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Scaling Command The Scaling command allows you to set a resolution for scaling the display connected to an output port. The formula for the Scaling command is as follows: Command + Output + Num1 + Address + Num2 + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 127 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Control Description native Map display's native resolution for scaling (default) 1080p Scale to 1920x1080@60Hz 720p Scale to 1280x720@60Hz 1920 Scale to 1920x1200@60Hz 1600 Scale to 1600x1200@60Hz 1400 Scale to 1400x1050@60Hz 1280 Scale to 1280x1024@60Hz 1024 Scale to 1024x768@60Hz Note: 1.
  • Page 128 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Command Output Num1 Address Num2 Control Enter Description scaling 720p [Enter] Scale output yy device zz to 1280x720@60H yy: 01~16 or * zz: 01~16 or * scaling 1920 [Enter] Scale output port yy device zz to 1920x1200@60 yy: 01~16 or * zz: 01~16 or *...
  • Page 129 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Fan Speed Command The Fan Speed command allows you to set the VM1600’s internal fan speed. To set the fan speed, use the following command: Command + Control + [Enter] 1. For example, to set the fan to auto detect, type: fan auto [Enter] The following tables show the possible values for the Fan Speed command: Command...
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  • Page 131 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. This product is for indoor use only. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 132 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
  • Page 133 Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
  • Page 134 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii: North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates...
  • Page 135 Appendix Specifications VM1600 Function VM1600 Connectors Ethernet 1 x RJ-45 Female RS-232 1 x DB9 Female (Black) RS-485 / RS-422 1 x captive screw connector, 5 pole Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket 1 x LCD Module (Green) Switches Input 16 x Pushbutton Output 16 x Pushbutton...
  • Page 136 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VM7514 / VM8514 Function VM7514 VM8514 Connectors HDBaseT In 4 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) HDBaseT Out 4 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) 4 x Mini Stereo Jack 4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black) Female (Black) RS-232 4 x Captive Screw 4 x captive screw...
  • Page 137 Appendix VM7804 / VM8804 Function VM7804 VM8804 Connectors HDMI In 4 x HDMI Female (Black) HDMI Out 4 x HDMI Female (Black) Stereo Audio In 4 x captive screw connector, 5 pole Stereo Audio Out 4 x captive screw connector, 5 pole Status 1 (Green) 1 (Green)
  • Page 138 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VM7604 / VM8604 Function VM7604 VM8604 Connectors DVI In 4 x DVI-D Female (White) DVI Out 4 x DVI-D Female (White) Stereo Audio In 4 x captive screw connector, 5 pole Stereo Audio Out 4 x captive screw connector, 5 pole Status 1 (Green)
  • Page 139 Appendix VM7104 Function VM7104 Connectors VGA In 4 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Stereo Audio In 4 x captive screw connector, 5 pole Status 1 (Green) Power Consumption 7.1 W Environment Operating Temp. 0–40ºC Storage Temp. -20–60ºC Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Physical Housing Metal...
  • Page 140 Modular Matrix Solution User Manual VE805R Function VE805R Connectors HDMI Out 1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) HDBaseT In 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) RS-232 1 x captive screw connector, 3 pole 1 x 3.5mm Phone Jack (Black) Power 1 x DC Jack (Black) Power 1 (Green)
  • Page 141 Appendix VM-PWR400 Function VM-PWR400 Properties Input Voltage 100~240Vac Power Max.Load 378W Consumption Operating Temp. 0–40ºC VM-FAN60 Function VM-FAN60 Properties Air Flow 60 cfm Operating 10.8-13.8 Vdc Voltage Operating Temp. -10–70ºC Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.

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