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- Page 1 8x8 Cat 5 A/V Matrix Switch VM0808T User Manual www.aten.com...
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Page 2: Sj/T 11364-2006
VM0808T User Manual FCC, CE 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
VM0808T 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 2010–2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0330-AT2G Manual Date: 2014-07-07 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
VM0808T User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii SJ/T 11364-2006. - Page 6 VM0808T User Manual Subnet Mask ......... 21 Gateway .
- Page 7 VM0808T User Manual 9. SB – Set serial port baud rate ......40 10. SS – Switch input to specified output ....40 11.
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Page 8: About This Manual
VM0808T User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM0808T 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... - Page 10 VM0808T User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 11: Introduction
8 audio/video sources to any of 8 displays, in combination with the ATEN VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender system. With eight Cat 5 A/V input ports, the VM0808T allows you to connect eight source devices (via eight VE300T / VE500T transmitters) to eight monitors, displays, or projectors (via eight VE300R / VE300RQ / VE500R / VE500RQ receivers) at the same time. -
Page 12: Features
Independent switching of audio and video sources – any audio source can be connected to any video source for output flexibility Upgradeable firmware Rack Mountable Note: The VM0808T AP and GUI operation instructions can be downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com). -
Page 13: Requirements
Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements The following equipment is required for a complete VM0808T installation: Transmitters 8 x VE300T or VE500T Transmitters Receivers 8 x VE300R / VE300RQ or VE500R / VE500RQ Receivers Note: For further information about the ATEN VE300 and VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender systems, please visit the ATEN website or contact your ATEN dealer. -
Page 14: Source Device Operating Systems
VM0808T 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
Front View Component Description LCD Display The LCD display shows the various options for configuring and operating the VM0808T. For full details, see Front Panel Operation, page 15. Front Panel Use the pushbuttons to navigate the LCD display to Pushbuttons configure and operate the VM0808T. -
Page 16: Rear View
In order to access the VM0808T’s Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), the VM0808T must be connected to your network. The cable that connects the VM0808T 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 8 VE500T transmitters. -
Page 17: Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting The VM0808T 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 VM0808T 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 VM0808T 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 VM0808T 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
5. If you are using a serial device at the local site, connect it to the VM0808T’s male RS-232 port. 6. Plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM0808T’s Ethernet port. 7. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end to a suitable grounded object. - Page 22 Note: See the VE300 or VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender User Guides for further details of Transmitter / Receiver installation. 12. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM0808T’s 3- prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.
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Page 23: Installation Diagram A
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram A... -
Page 24: Installation Diagram B
VM0808T User Manual Installation Diagram B Audio/Video Source x 8 VE500T x 8 VM0808T VE500R / VE500RQ x 8 Display x 8... -
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 VM0808T can also be controlled locally via a serial controller. 2. See RS-232 Serial Interface, page 41, for RS-232 serial commands. Front Panel Operation The VM0808T features front panel pushbuttons and an LCD display panel for convenient configuration and operation at the local site. -
Page 26: Menu Organization
VM0808T 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 Page Select Video IN Independent Audio Page... -
Page 27: Enter Password
Chapter 3. Local Operation Enter Password If the VM0808T 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
VM0808T User Manual Main Page The Main Page displays Output Ports 1–8 and Local in sequential order across the top. Whichever source is displaying on each output port is shown directly beneath. From the Main Page, you can set create input-output connections that route all signals from a selected input port to a selected output port. -
Page 29: Independent Audio In Selection
Chapter 3. Local Operation Independent Audio In Selection The audio signal can be switched independently of the video signal from the same input port using the Audio Main Page. Press the Audio pushbutton to access this page. The Audio pushbutton LED lights, and the following screen appears: MENU OUT A... -
Page 30: Set Ip Port
VM0808T User Manual Set IP Port To configure the VM0808T’s IP port settings, select Set IP Port from the Menu. MENU Set IP Port Set Serial Port AUDIO ENTER The sub-menu provides four options: IP Address; Subnet Mask; Gateway; and Default IP Settings;... -
Page 31: Subnet Mask
Chapter 3. Local Operation Subnet Mask To set the VM0808T’s Subnet Mask, do the following: 1. Select Subnet Mask from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the first number: MENU IP Address: 192.168.0.60 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 AUDIO ENTER 2. -
Page 32: Default Ip Settings
VM0808T User Manual Default IP Settings To use / not use the VM0808T’s Default IP Settings, do the following: 1. Select Default IP Settings from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the entry: MENU Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Default IP Setting: No... -
Page 33: Set Serial Port
Chapter 3. Local Operation Set Serial Port To configure the VM0808T’s serial settings, select Set Serial Port from the Menu. MENU Set IP Port Set Serial Port AUDIO ENTER The sub-menu provides four options: Serial Port Address; Baud Rate; Serial Port Mode;... -
Page 34: Serial Port Mode
Default Serial Settings To use / not use the VM0808T’s Default Serial Settings, do the following: 1. Select Default Serial Settings from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the entry. -
Page 35: Adjust Video
Chapter 3. Local Operation Adjust Video Video Gain and Video Compensation can be adjusted for all displays at once, or for each display individually. To adjust video, do the following: 1. Use the MENU button to access the Adjust Video page. MENU Adjust Video Level Adjust Audio Level... -
Page 36: Adjust Audio
VM0808T User Manual Adjust Audio 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 Video page. MENU... -
Page 37: Save / Load Profile
Chapter 3. Local Operation Save / Load Profile The VM0808T allows you to store up to 16 (numbered 0–15) different connection profiles that can be saved and recalled later by either connection method. To use the unit’s front panel pushbuttons to save/recall profiles, do the following: 1. -
Page 38: Security Mode
MENU Saving / Calling Profile Security Mode AUDIO ENTER 2. To set the VM0808T to require a password for local operation, select Password required, and use the Up / Down pushbuttons to select Yes or MENU Password Required: Change Password... -
Page 39: Remote Operation
Chapter 4 Remote Operation Overview The VM0808T 8x8 Cat 5 A/V Matrix Switch can be configured and controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection via its own Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because the VM0808T can be accessed from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet, remote operators can log in via Web browser, using IE7 and above, from any location. -
Page 40: Connections Page
VM0808T User Manual Connections Page The VM0808T’s GUI main page is the Connections page. This displays all active connections for control and configuration:... -
Page 41: Toolbar
2. Make changes according to the sections that follow. 3. Click the Submit button. The display reloads with the new status changes. Or, click the Clear button to revert to the stored configurations. Note: The latest connections will load automatically when the VM0808T is reset. Status Colors Active connections display in color to indicate their status, as follows: Gray –... -
Page 42: Save / Load Connection Profiles
VM0808T User Manual Save / Load Connection Profiles The VM0808T allows you to store up to 16 (numbered 0–15) 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 43: 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 VM0808T will adjust video levels to achieve the highest quality for all connected monitors. -
Page 44: Setup
VM0808T User Manual Setup Click the Setup icon to configure the VM0808T’s IP and serial settings, and to name all the ports in your installation. Web Setup The Web Setup settings enable you to configure the VM0808T’s Web interface connection. Changes take a few seconds and automatically redirect you to the IP address specified. -
Page 45: Port Name
Chapter 4. Remote Operation Port Name The Port Name page enables Administrators and Super Users to change the display name of the input and output ports. To change the display name, enter a value and click Save. Click Clear to revert to the previous stored named. -
Page 46: 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 VM0808T’s current firmware version with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the VM0808T’s firmware version is the same or higher than the... -
Page 47: 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 VM0808T 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 48: Telnet Operation
The VM0808T can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session using Telnet. To log in to the VM0808T 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 VM0808T’s IP address in the following way: telnet [IP address]:23 3. -
Page 49: 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 50: Sb - Set Serial Port Baud Rate
VM0808T User Manual 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 11. TI – Set timeout... -
Page 51: Rs-232 Commands
None RS-232 Control Tool RS-232 serial operations in a VM0808T installation can be managed via a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on systems that are running Windows. In order to use this Control Tool, two separate items of software must be installed on all of the PCs in your installation –... -
Page 52: Switch Port Commands
VM0808T User Manual Switch Port Commands The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port number + Output Command + Port Number + Address + Device Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to switch input port 02 (audio and video) to output port 05 on... - Page 53 5. RS-232 Commands Address Description Device address Device Number Description 00-15 (default is 00) All devices Control Description Turn on Turn off Next port Previous port video Switch video only skip = video+audio audio Switch audio only Enter Description [Enter] Enter and send out the command Acknowledge Description...
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Page 54: Mute Commands
VM0808T User Manual Mute Commands The formulas for Mute commands are as follows: 1. Mute Command + Output Command + Port Number + Address + Device Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to mute output port 05 on device 01, type the following: mute o05 a01 on [Enter] 2. -
Page 55: Save/Load Profile Commands
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 56: Adjust Video Quality Commands
VM0808T 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 57: Adjust Audio Commands
5. RS-232 Commands Adjust Audio Commands The formula for Adjust Audio commands is as follows: 1. Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to adjust the audio volume for output port 02 to level 11, type the following: volume o02 v11 [Enter] The following tables show the possiblee values for commands:... -
Page 58: Verification
VM0808T 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 59: 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 60 VM0808T 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 61: 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 62: Technical Support
VM0808T 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 63: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function VM0808T Input Direct 1 (local) Connections Max. 9 (1 x local input; 8 x Transmitter) Display Direct Connections Max. 9 (1 x local display; 8 x Receiver) Connectors Local Audio In Balanced 1 x Captive Screw Connector, 5 pole... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
VM0808T User Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Audio cannot be RS-232 and video Switch the video, audio, and RS-232 controlled or adjusted signals are switched signals to the same channel, and then to different channels. the volume can be adjusted.
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