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ATEN VM0404H User Manual

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  • Page 1 HDMI Matrix Switch USER MANUAL VM0404H...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Online Registration

    VM0404H User Manual Online Registration International http://support.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Telephone Support International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5323-7178 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8448-158923 Technical Support For international online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Copyright © 2009–2010 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-1340-AT1G Manual Date: 2010-06-10 ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. - 4 -...
  • Page 5 HDMI sources and four HDMI displays. The VM0404H is a 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch that provides a convenient way to route high definition video and audio from any of four HDMI sources to any of four HDMI displays.
  • Page 6 Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial remote port for high-end system control Power On Detection – if one HDMI source is powered off, the VM0404H will automatically switch to the next powered-on source. DDC compatible Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets. 2. If you wish to utilize the VM0404H’s high-end serial controller function, you need to purchase an appropriate RS-232 cable. See Installing the RS-232 Controller, page 11.
  • Page 8 Components VM0404H Front View Component Function Output Port Selection Pressing a port selection pushbutton Pushbuttons cycles through the four HDMI input sources (Source A, B, C, or D) to be displayed on the display device attached to the corresponding output port (Display 1, 2, 3, or 4).
  • Page 9 VM0404H Rear View RS-232 HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN Component Function Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. HDMI Out Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into these ports.

  • Page 10: Ir Remote Control

    IR Remote Control Component Function Input Port Selection Press the Port Up button to cycle Buttons forward through the HDMI source devices (A to B; B to C; C to D; D to Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the HDMI source devices (A to D;...

  • Page 11: Installation

    The end connecting to the VM0404H should have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial interface on the rear of the VM0404H. Refer to number 4 on the diagram on page 12. Note: To configure the controller serial port, see page 14.

  • Page 12: Installation Diagram

    Cascading To provide even more HDMI displays, additional VM0404H units can be cascaded from the parent VM0404H's HDMI Out ports, making it an excellent solution for digital signage systems. Simply use additional Male-to-Male Type A HDMI cables to connect an HDMI Out port on the parent unit to the HDMI In port on the child unit.

  • Page 13: Manual Selection

    Source Device Selection The VM0404H offers easy and flexible source and display device selection with either the front panel pushbuttons, with the remote control, or through the RS-232 serial interface. Manual Selection To manually select an HDMI source for a display, press the pushbutton that corresponds to the port the display device is connected to.

  • Page 14: Rs-232 Serial Interface

    RS-232 Serial Interface The VM0404H’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. Configuring the Serial Port The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows: Baud Rate...

  • Page 15: Serial Commands

    Serial Commands Packet Format Control Function Protocol Start Head Func- Data Data Data Check- Code tion Length Code Monitor Select Source A 0x5A 0x81 0x08 0x02 0x31 0x31 0xED 0x7E 0x81 Select Source B 0x32 0xEE 0xA5 Select Source C 0x33 0xEF Select Source D...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Function VM0404H Display Connections Direct 64 (via cascade) HDMI Input Connections Connectors Device HDMI In 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Display HDMI Out 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female (Black)

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE 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 specially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

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