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Page 2: Fcc Information
VM1616T User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC 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. 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. -
Page 3: User Information
VM1616T User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration 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... -
Page 4: Package Contents
© Copyright 2010–2012 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0353-AT1G Manual Date: 2012-05-22 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 5: Table Of Contents
VM1616T User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii RoHS. - Page 6 VM1616T User Manual IP Address ......... . . 20 Gateway .
- Page 7 VM1616T User Manual 9. SB – Set serial port baud rate ......46 10. SS – Switch input to specified output ....46 12.
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Page 8: About This Manual
VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender system – are provided. Chapter 3, Local Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VM1616T at the local site via the front panel LCD display and pushbuttons. Chapter 4, Remote Operation, provides a complete description of the VM1616T's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM1616T. -
Page 9: Conventions
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... - Page 10 VM1616T User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 11: Introduction
In combination with a compatible ATEN over Cat 5 Video Extender system, the VM1616T can support distances of up to 300 meters at 1280 x 1024 video resolution between the transmitter and receiver units. It supports higher resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at shorter distances. -
Page 12: Features
Features Connects any of 16 Cat 5 A/V inputs to any of 16 Cat 5 A/V outputs in combination with ATEN Video Extenders, such as the VE300/VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender Long signal range – supports up to 300 meters between Video Extender... -
Page 13: Requirements
16 x ATEN Video Extender Transmitters (i.e., VE300T, VE500T) Receivers 16 x ATEN Video Extender Receivers (i.e., VE300R / VE300RQ, VE500R / VE500RQ) Note: For further information about the ATEN A/V Over Cat 5 Extender systems, please visit the ATEN website or contact your ATEN dealer. Local Output... -
Page 14: Source Device Operating Systems
VM1616T User Manual Source Device Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher... -
Page 15: Components
Component Description LCD Display The LCD display shows the various options for configuring and operating the VM1616T. For full details, see Front Panel Operation, page 15. The LEDs indicate the active selection for the MENU and PROFILE options. Front Panel... -
Page 16: Rear View
In order to access the VM1616T’s Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), the VM1616T must be connected to your network. The cable that connects the VM1616T to your LAN/WAN plugs in here. See Cable Connection, page 11, for further details Cat 5 In Ports Use Cat 5e/6 cable to connect these ports to up to 16 Video Extender transmitters (i.e., VE300T/VE500T). -
Page 17: Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting The VM1616T can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For the most convenient front panel pushbutton configuration and operation at the local site, mount the unit at the front of the rack, as follows: 1. - Page 18 VM1616T User Manual 2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
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Page 19: Grounding
To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VM1616T by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. - Page 20 VM1616T User Manual 3. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the Local and Remote Units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire.
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Page 21: Cable Connection
4. If you are using a serial device at the local site, connect it to the VM1616T’s male RS-232 port. 5. Plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM1616T’s Ethernet input port. 6. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. -
Page 22: Installation Diagram A
VM1616T User Manual 11. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM1616T’s 3- prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source. 12. Power on the VM1616T and all devices in the installation. Installation Diagram A... -
Page 23: Installation Diagram B
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram B Audio/Video Source x 16 VE500T x 16 VM1616T VE500R / VE500RQ x 16 Display x 16... - Page 24 VM1616T User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 25: Local Operation
(GUI). Local front panel operation is discussed in this chapter. Over-IP (and Telnet) operation is discussed in Chapter 4, Remote Operation. Note: 1. The VM1616T can also be controlled locally via a serial controller. 2. See RS-232 Serial Interface, page 47, for RS-232 serial commands. Front Panel Operation The VM1616T features front panel pushbuttons and an LCD display panel for convenient configuration and operation at the local site. -
Page 26: Menu Organization
VM1616T User Manual Menu Organization Use the Menu pushbutton to cycle through the main menu options, starting from the Password page, in the order show in the table, below: Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s) Password Main Screen Profile Cycle through profiles and change the... -
Page 27: Enter Password
Chapter 3. Local Operation Enter Password If the VM1616T has been configured to require a password for local operation (see Security Mode, page 28], when the password screen is accessed, the cursor flashes on the first digit. Enter a 4-digit password to continue to the Main Screen. -
Page 28: Main Screen
VM1616T User Manual Main Screen The Main Screen displays Output Ports 1–8 in sequential order across the top. Whichever source is displaying on each output port is shown directly beneath. From the Main Screen, you can set/create input-output connections that route all signals from a selected input port to a selected output port. - Page 29 Chapter 3. Local Operation Video In Selection To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following: 1. Use the Out dial and turn it clockwise (right) or counterclockwise (left) to select an input port. OUTPUT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 INPUT 02 02 05 05 01 01 03 04 2.
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Page 30: Set Ip Port
VM1616T User Manual Set IP Port To configure the VM1616T’s IP port settings, select Set IP Port from the menu options. Note: When configuring the menu options, the Menu LED turns on. Press and release the Menu or ESC pushbutton to return to the Main Screen. The Menu LED turns off. -
Page 31: Gateway
Chapter 3. Local Operation Subnet Mask To set the VM1616T’s Subnet Mask, do the following: 1. Select Subnet Mask from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the first number. Use the Out dial and turn it clockwise (right) or counterclockwise (left) to move the cursor: IP Address: 192.168.0.60... -
Page 32: Save And Reset / Exit
VM1616T User Manual Default IP Settings To use / not use the VM1616T’s Default IP Settings, do the following: 1. Select Default IP Settings from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the entry: Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Default IP Setting: No 2. -
Page 33: Set Serial Port
Chapter 3. Local Operation Set Serial Port To configure the VM1616T’s serial settings, select Set Serial Port from the Menu. Set IP Port Set Serial Port The submenu provides four options: Serial Port Address; Baud Rate; Serial Port Mode; and Default Serial Settings, as follows: Serial Port Address To set the VM1616T’s serial port address, do the following:... -
Page 34: Serial Port Mode
3. Press In/Out/Enter to confirm your selection. Note: The default baud rate is 19200. Serial Port Mode The VM1616T supports RS-232, and RS-422/RS-485. To set the VM1616T’s serial port , do the following: 1. Select Serial Port Mode from the Set Serial Port submenu. The cursor... -
Page 35: Adjust Video Level
Chapter 3. Local Operation Default Serial Settings To use / not use the VM1616T’s Default Serial Settings, do the following: 1. Select Default Serial Settings from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the entry. 2. Use the In/Out dials and turn them clockwise/counterclockwise to select Yes or No, and press In/Out/Enter to confirm. -
Page 36: Adjust Audio Level
VM1616T User Manual Adjust Audio Level The audio level (volume) can be adjusted for all sources at once, or for each source individually. To adjust audio, do the following: 1. Use the Menu button to access the Adjust Audio Level page. -
Page 37: Save / Load Profile
Chapter 3. Local Operation Save / Load Profile The VM1616T allows you to store up to 32 (numbered 0–31) connection profiles that can be configured and recalled later. The stored profiles can be viewed using the browser GUI. See Profile, page 40 for more information. -
Page 38: Security Mode
1. Use the Menu button to access the Security Mode page. Save / Load Profile Security Mode 2. To set the VM1616T to require a password for local operation, select Password Required, and use the Out dial and turn it clockwise/ counterclockwise to select Yes or No. -
Page 39: Switch Audio Only
Chapter 3. Local Operation Switch Audio Only The Switch Audio Only page lets you switch HDMI signals to one input port. 1. Use the Out dial and turn it clockwise (right) or counterclockwise (left) to select an input port. OUTPUT A 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 INPUT A 02 02 05 05 01 01 03 04... - Page 40 VM1616T User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 41: Remote Operation
32 users can log into the GUI at one time. For full details, see the sections that follow. Note: The VM1616T can also be accessed via a remote terminal session using Telnet. See Telnet Operation, page 44, for details. -
Page 42: Connections Page
VM1616T User Manual Connections Page The VM1616T’s GUI main page is the Connections page. This displays all active connections for control and configuration:... -
Page 43: Toolbar
Chapter 4. Remote Operation Toolbar Icon Description Connections This page displays the VM1616T’s active connections and enables you to control them. Setup This page enables you to configure the VM1616T’s IP settings, and name ports. Firmware The page enables you to upgrade the VM1616T’s firmware. -
Page 44: Configuring Connections
VM1616T User Manual Configuring Connections To configure a connection, do the following: 1. Select the radio button at the corresponding input/output intersection of the port(s) you want to configure. Note: Multiple connections can be changed simultaneously; simply select all the connections you want to configure. -
Page 45: Save / Load Connection Profiles
Chapter 4. Remote Operation Save / Load Connection Profiles The VM1616T allows you to store up to 32 (numbered 00–31) differently configured connection profiles that can be saved and recalled later by either connection method (both locally via the unit’s front panel pushbuttons and over IP via the GUI). -
Page 46: Optimizing Video
Optimizing Video For the display attached to the Local port, gain and compensation can be selected for optimization using these buttons. For all other ports, the VM1616T will adjust video levels to achieve the highest quality for all connected monitors. -
Page 47: Setup
Chapter 4. Remote Operation Setup Click the Setup icon to configure the VM1616T’s IP and serial settings, and to name all the ports in your installation. IP Setup The Web Setup settings enable you to configure the VM1616T’s Web interface connection. -
Page 48: Serial Setup
VM1616T User Manual Serial Setup The Serial Setup settings enable you to configure the VM1616T’s serial connection. Use the drop-down menus to select values and then click Save or Clear. Click Default Setting to use the following defaults: Serial Port Address – 0 Baud Rate –... -
Page 49: Firmware
1. Use the Browse button to locate the firmware upgrade file. 2. Click Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade. Note: Check the box to enable the utility to compare the VM1616T’s current firmware version with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the VM1616T’s firmware version is the same or higher than the... -
Page 50: Profile
VM1616T User Manual Profile The VM1616T stores up to 32 connection profiles, numbered 00–31, that can be recalled through the Profile page or via the front panel pushbuttons. Click the Profile icon to view the saved profiles, as well as add and delete profiles. -
Page 51: Name
Chapter 4. Remote Operation Name You can assign a descriptive name to a Profile, using sixteen characters (i.e., a- z, 0-9, -, _). Simply type the name in the provided field and click Save. Click Clear to use the default profile name. -
Page 52: User Management
Note: This is an Administrator only function. Operations are as follows: Add User – Click Add to add another user to the list. The VM1616T supports up to 32 users at one time. Edit User – Select user and click Edit to change information. This option allows an Administrator to set/reset the selected user’s password, add a... -
Page 53: Privileges
Use the Edit User function to set a user’s privileges. The three available levels are as follows: Administrator – this level provides full access and control of the VM1616T functions in addition to full User Management privileges Super User – this level provides full access and control with no User Management privileges User –... -
Page 54: Telnet Operation
The VM1616T can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session using Telnet. To log into the VM1616T by means of a Telnet session, do the following: 1. On your computer, open a terminal (command line) session. 2. At the prompt, key in the VM1616T’s IP address in the following way: telnet [IP address]:23 3. -
Page 55: Gt - Set Gateway Address
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 2. GT – Set gateway address Old gateway address: 192.168.0.1 New gateway address: 3. IM – Set IP subnet mask Old IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 New IP subnet mask: 4. IP – Set IP address Old IP address: 192.168.0.60 New IP address: 5. -
Page 56: Sb - Set Serial Port Baud Rate
VM1616T User Manual 9. SB – Set serial port baud rate SB 96 Serial port baud rate is set to 9600 Note: 96 (9600), 19 (19200), 38 (38400), 11 (115200) 10. SS – Switch input to specified output SS 01,03 Switch input 01 to output 03 12. -
Page 57: Rs-232 Serial Interface
RS-232 Serial Port so that an extra source device can function further as transmitter and receiver. The VM1616T’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation / home theater software package. -
Page 58: Possible Values
VM1616T User Manual For example, to switch the next output to the local port, type the following: sw l1 + a00 [Enter] Possible Values The following table shows the possible values for switch commands: Command Description Switch command Input Command... -
Page 59: Mute Commands
Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Enter Description [Enter] Enter and send out the command Acknowledge Description Command OK Command is correct and the function is executed Command Incorrect Unavailable command or parameters Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. - Page 60 VM1616T User Manual The following tables show the possible values for commands: Command Description mute Mute selected output port Output Command Description Output command Output Port Number Description 01-16 port Local output port All output ports (default) Address Description Device Serial Port address...
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Page 61: Save/Load Profile Commands
Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Save/Load Profile Commands The formulas for Save/Load Profile commands are as follows: 1. Command + Profile + Number + Address + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to save the current connection configuration to profile 12 on device 01, type the following: profile f 12 a01 save [Enter] 2. -
Page 62: Adjust Video Quality Commands
VM1616T User Manual Adjust Video Quality Commands The formula for Adjust Video Quality commands is as follows: 1. Command + Output + Number + Address + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to optimize video quality for output port 02 on device 01, type... -
Page 63: Adjust Audio Commands
Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Adjust Audio Commands The formula for Adjust Audio commands is as follows: 1. Command + Output + Number + Address + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to optimize video quality for output port 02 on device 01, type the following: video o02 a01 optimize [Enter] The following tables show the possible values for commands:... -
Page 64: Verification
VM1616T User Manual Verification After entering a command, a verification message appears at the end of the command line as follows: Command OK - indicates that the command is correct and successfully performed by the switch Command incorrect - indicates that the command has the wrong format... -
Page 65: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. - Page 66 VM1616T 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.
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Page 67: Rack Mounting
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 68: Technical Support
VM1616T User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.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 Telephone Support... -
Page 69: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function VM1616T Input Direct Connections 16 x Transmitter Display Direct Connections 17 (1 x Local; 16 x Receiver) Connectors Local Audio Balance 1 x Captive Screw Connector, 5 pole Stereo 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) Video Out... -
Page 70: Troubleshooting
VM1616T User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Audio cannot be RS-232 and video Switch the video, audio, and RS-232 controllled or adjusted signals are switched signals to the same channel, and to different channels then the volume can be adjusted.
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