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  • Page 1 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler VM5808H User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Emc Information

    VM5808H User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: User Information

    VM5808H User Manual 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...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2014-01-14 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

    VM5808H User Manual Contents EMC Information ..........ii RoHS.
  • Page 6 VM5808H User Manual IP Setting..........20 IP Address / Subnet Mask .
  • Page 7 VM5808H User Manual Configuration Menu ........57 1.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    VM5808H User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM5808H system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

  • 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...
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Overview The ATEN VanCryst VM5808H 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler is a versatile solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and audio from any of 8 HDMI sources to any of 8 HDMI displays at the same time.

  • Page 12: Features

    Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support Power On Detection – If an HDMI source is powered off the VM5808H automatically switches to the next powered on source Supports IR signals for remote control...

  • Page 13: Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements The following devices are required for a complete VM5808H installation: Source Devices Computer or A/V source device with HDMI Type A output connector(s) Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI source device. Display Devices...

  • Page 14: Source Device Operating Systems

    VM5808H 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

    Main Screen, page 15. Input Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found on the VM5808H rear panel. Press to select the Input port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection profiles (P1–P8) and so on.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Ethernet Port In order to access the VM5808H’s Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), the VM5808H must be connected to your network. The cable that connects the VM5808H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable Connection, page 11, for further details...

  • Page 17: Ir Remote Control

    Chapter 1. Introduction IR Remote Control Component Description Power ON/OFF Use the ON and OFF pushbuttons to turn the Output displays on or off – by individual port, or all ports. (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 30) Output Pushbuttons Press Output display pushbuttons 1–8 to select the Output display you want to configure (see IR Remote 1–8...
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  • Page 19: Hardware Setup

    Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting The VM5808H can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For the most convenient front panel pushbutton configuration and operation at the local site, mount the unit at the front of the rack, as follows: 1.

  • Page 20: Grounding

    To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VM5808H by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

  • Page 21: Cable Connection

    4. Connect the IR Receiver into the IR port. 5. (Optional) If using the System Operation features (see System Operation, page 33), plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM5808H’s Ethernet port. 6. (Optional) If you are using the serial control function, use an appropriate RS-232 serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM5808H’s female RS-232 Serial port.

  • Page 22: Installation Diagram

    VM5808H User Manual (Continues on next page.) Installation Diagram...

  • Page 23: Front Panel Configuration

    Front Panel Configuration Overview The VM5808H can be configured and operated locally via the front panel LCD/pushbuttons and the IR Remote Control; remotely over a standard TCP/ IP connection via graphical user interface (GUI) using a web browser; via a remote terminal session using Telnet;...

  • Page 24: Enter Password

    If the Password screen / LCD Menu fails to load, an error message displays. Reset the unit and try again. If you are accessing the VM5808H for the first time, the Password screen appears as soon as the LCD loading process is done. Enter the default password 1234 to continue to the Main Screen (see Main Screen, page 15).

  • Page 25: Main Screen

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Main Screen The Main Screen shows the Input ports in the top row, which are tied to the Output ports shown in sequential order (1–8) at the bottom row. INPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The front panel pushbutton label (1–8) corresponds to the Input ports and...
  • Page 26 VM5808H User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 2. To disconnect an Output port from an Input port, press the corresponding Output port pushbutton. In the example below, Output port 2 has been disconnected from Input port 3. To switch to another Input port, press any Input port pushbutton. The Output port LED(s) tied to the said Input port light(s) up (steady).

  • Page 27: Output Port Selection

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Output Port Selection Use the Output Port pushbuttons to select the Output port you want to configure. INPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To select which output display corresponds to each input source device, do the following: 1.
  • Page 28 VM5808H User Manual 4. To switch Output ports 2, 3 and 4 to another Input port (and disconnect it from Input port 2), press another Input port pushbutton to which you want it tied. In the example below, Input port 3 has been pressed and is now connected to Output ports 2, 3 and 4.

  • Page 29: Lcd Menu Organization

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration LCD Menu Organization The VM5808H has a built-in configuration utility via the front panel LCD, which can be controlled by pressing the MENU and front panel Input pushbuttons (1–8). User can cycle through the menu options, starting from IP...

  • Page 30: Ip Setting

    VM5808H User Manual IP Setting The IP Setting page displays the VM5808H’s IP configuration. The values in the LCD Menu are read-only and can be edited via the Browser GUI (Web Setup, page 39). IP Address / Subnet Mask To view the VM5808H’s IP address and Subnet Mask, do the following: 1.

  • Page 31: Serial Port Setting

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Serial Port Setting To configure the VM5808H’s baud rate for its serial port connection, select Serial Port Setting from the Menu page. 1: IP Setting 2: Serial Port Setting 8: Next Baud Rate To set the VM5808H’s baud rate, do the following: 1.

  • Page 32: Operation Mode

    The Output Status shows whether the video/audio of an Output port is turned on or off To configure the VM5808H’s operation mode settings from the Main Screen, use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, press 8 to navigate to the next page, then press pushbutton 1 to access the Operation Mode page.

  • Page 33: Cec

    3: Remix Uses the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the VM5808H is first powered on, or immediately after pressing 3 to select the Remix option. 4: Customized Automatically retrieves and saves the EDID settings of a connected monitor/display device to an input source port.

  • Page 34: Osd

    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 VM5808H’s front panel, IR remote control or Browser GUI. To configure the OSD setting for each output port, do the following: 1.

  • Page 35: Output Status

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Output Status To configure the Output Status settings for each output port, do the following: 1. From the Operation Mode page, press 8 to go to the next page, then press pushbutton 2: 7: Back 1: OSD 2: Output Status 2.

  • Page 36: Security Mode

    1: Operation Mode 2: Security Mode 8: Next Password 1. To set the VM5808H to require a password for local operation, press pushbutton 1. 1. Password: Disable 2. Change Password 2. To require a password after the LCD display times out or is powered off/ on, press pushbutton 1.

  • Page 37: Change Password

    New Password: * * * * 4. Re-enter the new password in the following screen. The new password is applied by the VM5808H immediately. Re-enter New Password: * * * * If the password you entered does not match the one entered in the previous screen, an error message appears.

  • Page 38: Save To A Profile

    VM5808H User Manual Save to a Profile The VM5808H allows users to store up to 32 (numbered P1–P32) different connection profiles that can be saved and recalled later. The active Input-to-Output port connections on the LCD Main Screen is the configuration saved to a profile.

  • Page 39: Profile Pushbutton

    Save to a Profile page (see Save to a Profile, page 28) Press the Cancel pushbutton to turn off the Profile LED Note: If there are no profiles configured on the VM5808H device, an error message “No Profile List defined. Profile List can be edited via the Web GUI”...

  • Page 40: Ir Remote Control Operation

    Output displays simultaneously Before using the remote control, a user must first plug the IR External Receiver into the rear panel of the VM5808H and place the receiver where the IR signal can be reached (see IR Port, page 6).

  • Page 41: Power On/Off All Output Displays

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Power on/off all Output displays To power on/off all Output displays simultaneously, with the remote control, do the following: 1. Press the ON or OFF pushbutton.* 2. Repeat step 1 to simultaneously change back the power status of all Output ports, to on or off, respectively.
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  • Page 43: System Operation

    System Operation Overview The VM5808H 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler can be configured and controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection via a built-in Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because the VM5808H can be accessed from anywhere on the LAN or WAN (i.e., Internet), remote operators can easily log in via any Web...

  • Page 44: Main Page

    VM5808H User Manual Main Page The VM5808H GUI’s Main Page is the Connection Status page. This page displays all active connections: The toolbar at the top panel contains icons that links to the various pages of the GUI, as follows:...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4. System Operation Clicking the icons also leads to various sub-pages, and you can cycle through the Browser GUI menu options in the order shown in the table below: Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s) Connection Connection Status Output Audio Adjust Setup System Port Name...

  • Page 46: Connection

    The Connection icon leads to the Connection Status page, where you can configure port connections and save them to a Profile (Profile Selection, page 52). The VM5808H allows you to store up to 32 (numbered 01–32) differently configured connection profiles that can be saved and recalled later by either connection method: locally via the unit’s front panel pushbuttons...

  • Page 47: Status Colors

    Connections display in colors to indicate their status, as follows: Blue – Connected White – Not Connected Note: The latest connections will load automatically when the VM5808H is reset. Output Audio Adjust The Output Audio Adjust page lets you select which features (Video, Audio, CEC and OSD) are active for each Output port.

  • Page 48: Setup

    VM5808H User Manual Setup The Setup icon leads to the Web setup page, where you can configure the VM5808H’s IP settings. It also links to the System setup page (System Setup, page 40), Port Name page (Port Name, page 41), EDID Mode Setting page (EDID Mode Setting, page 42) and Video Processing Mode page (Video Processing Mode, page 50).

  • Page 49: Web Setup

    Chapter 4. System Operation Web Setup The Web settings lets users configure the VM5808H’s IP settings for connecting to the device via a browser GUI, as well as enabling/disabling Telnet. Enter the values required in the screen, then click Save. Changes may take a few seconds and automatically redirect you to the IP address specified.

  • Page 50: System Setup

    VM5808H User Manual System Setup The System page lets users enable/disable the VM5808H’s Power On Detection feature, as well as set the baud rate for the serial connection. Enabling Power On Detection means that the VM5808H automatically switches to the next powered on device when one of the HDMI source devices is powered off.

  • Page 51: Port Name

    Chapter 4. System Operation Port Name The Port Name page lets Administrators and Super Users change the name of 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 and click Save To change an Input/Output port’s name, enter another value and click Save...

  • Page 52: Edid Mode Setting

    Users can also configure and store an EDID Mode aside from the pre- configured modes available (see Customized Mode, see page 44). Select the EDID Mode you want to use and click Confirm. The VM5808H uses the settings configured for that EDID mode.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4. System Operation The right panel of the screen lets users view the configuration of the EDID 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) When you highlight the menu items on the left column, the right column displays the current settings for the corresponding EDID...

  • Page 54: Customized Mode

    VM5808H User Manual Customized Mode Use the Customized Mode to automatically retrieve and save the EDID settings of a connected monitor/display device to an input source port. In the left-most panel of the page, select Customized Mode from the EDID Mode Selection drop-down menu and click Confirm EDID Data for source: Select into which input source port you want to store the EDID configuration (01–08)

  • Page 55: Edid Settings

    Chapter 4. System Operation EDID Settings 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 56 VM5808H 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...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4. System 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 58: Cea Settings

    VM5808H 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 59: Video Data

    Chapter 4. System 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 Click Clear All to deselect all the items Click Save to apply the changes...

  • Page 60: Video Processing Mode

    VM5808H User Manual 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). In the Resolution drop down menu, choose a resolution with values that fit the attached monitor/display device and click Save.

  • Page 61: System

    PC. 2. Click Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade. Note: Check the box to enable the utility to compare the VM5808H’s current firmware version with that of the upgrade file. If it finds that the VM5808H’s firmware version is the same or higher than the...

  • Page 62: Profile

    The Profile icon opens the Profile Selection page, which allows users to add, delete and name up to 32 connection profiles, which can be called using the VM5808H front panel Profile pushbutton (see Profile Pushbutton, page 29). Profile Selection Once you have added connection profiles to the Profile List, simply press the front panel Profile pushbutton to switch between the stored profiles.

  • Page 63: Profile Name

    Chapter 4. System Operation Profile Name The Profile Name page lets Administrators and Super Users change the name of the profile connections in the Profile List for easy identification. To name a profile, enter a descriptive name of up to 16 characters (including 0-9, a-z, A-Z, _, -) in the corresponding field and click Save Note: Enter the name and click save one profile at a time.

  • Page 64: User Management 5

    Note: This is an Administrator only function. Add – Click the Add button to add another user to the list. The VM5808H supports up to 32 users at one time. See page 55 for more details Edit – Use the radio button to select a user and click the Edit button to change the information.

  • Page 65: Add / Edit User

    Click Submit to save the data Click Reset to clear all the fields or revert to the last-saved values If a user is logged from the VM5808H’s GUI, their user settings cannot be edited, and the fields in this screen are grayed out.

  • Page 66: Privileges

    The three available privilege levels are as follows: Administrator – this level provides full access and control of the VM5808H functions, in addition to full User Management privileges Super User – this level provides full access and control with no User Management privileges User –...

  • Page 67: Telnet Operation

    The VM5808H can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session using Telnet. To log into the VM5808H 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 VM5808H’s IP address in the following way: telnet [IP address]:23 3.

  • Page 68: Gt - Set Gateway Address

    VM5808H User Manual 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 69: Sb - Set Serial Port Baud Rate

    Chapter 4. System Operation 9. SB – Set serial port baud rate SB 96 Serial port baud rate is set to 9600 10. SS – Switch input to specified output SS 01,03 Switch input 01 to output 03 (00: Local Port) 11.
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  • Page 71: Serial Control Protocol Commands

    Chapter 5 RS-232 Commands Serial Control Protocol Commands The VM5808H’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...
  • Page 72 VM5808H User Manual The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Input/Output command, Port Number and Control: Command Description Switch command Input Command Description Input command Port number Description 01-08 port Output Command Description Output command Port number...
  • Page 73 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands The following table shows the available command list: Input Input Output Output Command Control Enter Description Command Port Command Port [Enter] Switch Input Port xx to Output Port yy (xx:01~08, *; yy:01~08, *) [Enter] Turn on Output Port yy Turn off Output Port yy (yy:01~08, *) [Enter]...

  • Page 74: Edid Commands

    Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data format that contains a display's basic information and is used to communicate with the video source/ system. You can set which EDID mode the VM5808H uses with the following command: EDID Command + Control (port1 / remix / default) [Enter]...

  • Page 75: Mute Commands

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Mute Commands Enable or disable audio coming from the output port(s) using the following command: Mute Command + Output Command + Port Number + Control (On / Off) [Enter] For example, to mute the audio coming from output port 1, type the following: mute o01 on [enter] The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command:...

  • Page 76: Cec Commands

    VM5808H User Manual CEC Commands Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote control. The formula for CEC mode selection commands is as follows: CEC Command + Output Command + Port Number + Control (Off /...

  • Page 77: Power On Detection

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Power On Detection Enabling Power On Detection means that the VM5808H automatically switches to the next powered on device when one of the HDMI source devices is powered off. The formula for Power On Detection commands is as follows:...

  • Page 78: Read

    Reads and displays information from the VM5808H Reset You can reset the VM5808H to default factory settings. The formula for the Reset command is as follows: Reset Command [Enter] The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Command...

  • Page 79: Baud Rate Setting

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Baud Rate Setting You can select the RS-232 Baud Rate you want the VM5808H to use. Options are 9600, 19200 (default) 38400 and 115200. The formula for Baud Rate setting command is as follows: Baud Command + Control [Enter]...

  • Page 80: Save/Load Profile Commands

    VM5808H User Manual Save/Load Profile Commands The formula for Save/Load Profile commands is as follows: Command + Profile + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to save the current connection configuration to profile 02, type the following: profile f 02 save [Enter]...

  • Page 81: Osd Commands

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands OSD Commands Enable or disable the On-Screen Display (OSD) using the following command: OSD Command + Control (On / Off) [Enter] For example, to mute the audio, type the following: osd on [enter] The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command: Command Description...
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  • Page 83: Appendix

    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 84 VM5808H 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 85: 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 86: Technical Support

    VM5808H 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 Telephone Support...

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Function VM5808H Connectors HDMI In 8 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) HMDI Out 8 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Ethernet 1 x RJ-45 Female RS-232 1 x DB9 Female (Black) IR Port 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black)

  • Page 88: Limited Warranty

    VM5808H User Manual 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. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

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