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  • Page 1 4 x 4 4K HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler VM6404H User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Rohs

    VM6404H 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: Safety

    VM6404H User Manual Safety This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment. SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China.

  • Page 4: User Information

    VM6404H 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 1-488-999-ATEN ext 4988...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2015 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2015-04-30 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: Table Of Contents

    VM6404H Front View ........
  • Page 7 VM6404H User Manual Input Port Selection ........15 Output Port Selection.
  • Page 8 VM6404H User Manual Blank Output ......... 46 Independent Output .
  • Page 9 VM6404H User Manual Configuring the Serial Port ....... . . 75 Verification.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    VM6404H User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM6404H system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

  • Page 11: 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 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Overview The ATEN VanCryst VM6404H 4 x 4 4K HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler is a versatile solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and audio from any of 4 HDMI sources to any of 4 HDMI displays at the same time.

  • Page 14: Features

    VM6404H User Manual Features Connects up to 4 HDMI sources to any of 4 HDMI displays Front-Panel configuration via LCD display / pushbuttons / IR remote control System Operation via bi-directional RS-232 serial controller / Ethernet / Telnet / IR Remote Control / front-panel pushbuttons / GUI Scaler –...

  • Page 15: Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements The following devices are required for a complete VM6404H 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 16: Source Device Operating Systems

    VM6404H 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 17: Components

    Main Screen, page 15. Input Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found on the VM6404H rear panel. Press to select the Input port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection profiles (P1–P4) and so on.

  • Page 18: Vm6404H Rear View

    Ethernet Port In order to access the VM6404H’s Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), the VM6404H must be connected to your network. The cable that connects the VM6404H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable Connection, page 11, for further details...

  • Page 19: Ir Remote Control

    Press Input source pushbuttons 1–8 to select the Input source you want to display on a selected output 1–8 (see IR Remote Control Operation, page 31). The VM6404H’s IR remote control only supports use the 1~4 Input and Note: 1~4 Output pushbuttons.
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting The VM6404H 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 22: Grounding

    To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VM6404H by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

  • Page 23: Cable Connection

    RS-232 serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM6404H’s female RS-232 Serial port. 7. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM6404H’s 3- prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.

  • Page 24: Installation Diagram

    VM6404H User Manual Installation Diagram...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Configuration

    Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration Overview The VM6404H can be configured and operated locally via the front panel LCD/pushbuttons and 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 26: 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 VM6404H 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 27: 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 (1–4) at the bottom row. INPUT 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 The front panel pushbutton label (1–4) corresponds to the Input ports and Output ports on the unit’s rear panel.
  • Page 28 VM6404H 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 29: 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 3 4 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 To select which output display corresponds to each input source device, do the following: 1.
  • Page 30 VM6404H 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 31: Lcd Menu Organization

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration LCD Menu Organization The VM6404H has a built-in configuration utility via the front panel LCD, which can be controlled by pressing the MENU and front panel Input pushbuttons (1–4). User can cycle through the menu options, starting from IP...

  • Page 32: Ip Setting

    VM6404H User Manual Press Menu to return to the Main Screen IP Setting The IP Setting page displays the VM6404H’s IP configuration. The values in the LCD Menu are read-only and can be edited via the Browser GUI (Network, page 59).

  • Page 33: Serial Port Setting

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Serial Port Setting To configure the VM6404H’s baud rate for its serial port connection, select Serial Port Setting from the Menu page. 1: IP Setting 2: Serial Port Setting : Next Baud Rate To set the VM6404H’s baud rate, do the following: 1.

  • Page 34: Operation Mode

    The Output Status shows whether the video/audio of an Output port is turned on or off To configure the VM6404H’s operation mode settings from the Main Screen, ▼ use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, press to navigate to the next page, then press pushbutton 1 to access the Operation Mode page.

  • Page 35: Cec

    3: Remix Uses the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the VM6404H 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 36: 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 VM6404H’s front panel, IR remote control or Browser GUI. To configure the OSD setting for each output port, do the following: 1.

  • Page 37: 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 ▼ to go to the next page, then press pushbutton 2: 1: OSD Prev 2: Output Status 2.

  • Page 38: Security Mode

    1: Operation Mode 2: Security Mode Next Password 1. To set the VM6404H 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 39: Change Password

    New Password: * * * * 4. Re-enter the new password in the following screen. The new password is applied by the VM6404H 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 40: Save To A Profile

    VM6404H User Manual Save to a Profile The switch allows users to store up to 8 (numbered P1–P8) 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 41: Play / Stop The Profile Schedule

    Chapter 3. Front Panel Configuration Play / Stop the Profile Schedule The final option in the menu allows users to play or stop the selected profile schedule (to learn more about switching between connection profiles, see Profile Pushbutton, page 30). To play or stop a profile, do the following: ▼...

  • Page 42: Profile Pushbutton

    Save to a Profile page (see Save to a Profile, page 28) Press the Cancel pushbutton to exit Note: If there are no profiles configured on the VM6404H device, an error message “No Profile List defined. Profile List can be edited via the Web GUI”...

  • Page 43: 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 VM6404H and place the receiver where the IR signal can be reached (see IR Port, page 6).

  • Page 44: Power On/Off All Output Displays

    VM6404H User Manual 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.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Browser Operation

    Logging In To access the GUI, type the VM6404H’s IP address into the address bar of any browser. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be trusted. The login screen appears: The default IP address is http://192.168.0.60...

  • Page 46: Main Page

    VM6404H 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.

  • Page 47: Profile List

    Profile List The Profile List lets you configure the input to output port connections by creating profiles to use. You can store up to 8 (VM6404H) differently configured profiles that can be saved and played by two methods: locally via the unit’s front panel pushbuttons and via the web GUI.
  • Page 48 VM6404H User Manual 4. New profiles appear in the Profile List, as shown here: 5. Select the profile and click Apply. 6. The profile appears in the large Play window and the connections start: Note: More information about Profile List page options are provided on the...

  • Page 49: Profile List Options

    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 50 VM6404H 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 frame thickness between each display.

  • Page 51: Profile Scheduling

    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 edit profile schedule. Click to play profile schedule. Click to stop profile schedule.
  • Page 52 VM6404H User Manual After selecting Edit, you will be presented with the following options. Option Description Click to add profiles to the schedule in the order to be played, left to right, then set the amount of time each profile plays.

  • Page 53: Connection Profiles

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation 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 54: Output Icon

    VM6404H User Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Traditional View

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Traditional View The Traditional View allows you to select the Input to Output connections using a simple grid. From an Output Port column, click a box to select it’s Input Port. The box will turn orange. Uncheck an Output Port box to disable the video for that Output Port.

  • Page 56: Video Wall Profile

    VM6404H User Manual 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 57: Number Of Displays / Bezel Dimensions

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Number of Displays / Bezel Dimensions 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 set the layout. Auto Fill Click the Auto Fill checkbox and Apply to automatically incorporate all available outputs into the video wall.

  • Page 58: Blank Output

    VM6404H User Manual Blank Output Option Description Blank Icon Click Blank Output icons to highlight icons in green and use the Display Preferences menu to set the video options (see Display Preferences, page 48). Select a single icon to set the Output and Video Input for an independent display (see Independent Output, page 47).

  • Page 59: Independent Output

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Independent Output Option Description Independent Independent Outputs are displays that have their own Video Input Output 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 (page 48) menu select the Video Input.

  • Page 60: Group

    VM6404H 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 61: Video Wall Example

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Option Description Video Input Use the drop-down menu to select the Video Input port. 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.

  • Page 62: Output Options

    VM6404H User Manual Output Options The Output Options page is used to configure HDMI Video options. 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.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4. Browser Operation Use the top drop-down menu to apply an option to all ports, or lower drop-down menus to apply options per port. Click Save to save the settings. Click Save as to save the settings as a different profile number.

  • Page 64: System Settings

    VM6404H 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 edit Baud, language, OSD and CEC settings, and view Temperature and Fan information.

  • Page 65: General

    The General page has three sections: Temperature & Fan Status, OSD/CEC and Other. Temperature & Fan Status This section displays the VM6404H’s temperature and two fans’ statuses. Note: If the fans have stopped working or are switched off, they will appear as follows.
  • Page 66 VM6404H User Manual Options include: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Use the Baud Rate drop-down menu to select a serial port setting. Options include: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200.

  • Page 67: User Account

    Note: This is an Administrator only function. Add account– Click the Add account button to add another user to the list. The VM6404H supports up to 32 users at one time (see page 56 for more details). Edit – Click the Edit button to change user information. This option allows an Administrator to edit individual accounts.

  • Page 68: Add Account

    Permission Level, page 57). Click Create User to save the data. Click Cancel to discard the changes and exit. If a user is logged into the VM6404H’s GUI, their user settings cannot be edited, and the fields in this screen are grayed out.

  • Page 69: Permission Level

    The three available permission levels are as follows: Administrator – this level provides full access and control of the VM6404H, in addition to full User Management privileges. Advanced User – this level provides full access and control with no User Management privileges.

  • Page 70: Port Name

    VM6404H User Manual Port Name The Port Name page lets you name the input and output ports for easy identification. To name an Input/Output port, enter a descriptive name of up to 16 multi-language characters (excluding :;=[]+=/?\|) in the corresponding field and click Save.

  • Page 71: Network

    Telnet settings for connecting to the VM6404H. Enable DHCP to allow the DHCP server to assign an IP address to the VM6404H. Select Disable to enter your own static IP address settings for the device. Click Cancel to use the following default values: IP Address –...

  • Page 72: Edid

    EDID The EDID Settings page lets users view and select an EDID Mode so that the VM6404H can use the best resolution for its display(s). Note: The EDID Mode can also be selected via the Front Panel pushbuttons – see EDID Mode, page 22.

  • Page 73: Edid Mode

    In the left panel of the page, users can select a pre-configured EDID Mode using the EDID Mode radio buttons. Select the EDID Mode to use and click Apply. The VM6404H uses the settings configured for that EDID mode. Options are: ATEN Default: All ports' EDID are the same as the hardware default EDID.

  • Page 74: Customized Mode

    Retrieve EDID: Click and a pop-up window appears to retrieve the EDID settings of a stored EDID configuration: Customized EDID 01- 08, or ATEN Default. Select the port to retrieve: The right panel displays a summary of the acquired EDID settings that you can edit.

  • Page 75: Edid & Cea Description

    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 76: Customized Edid Settings

    VM6404H User Manual Customized 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 77 Chapter 4. Browser Operation 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 78 VM6404H User Manual 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...

  • Page 79: Cea Settings

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation 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 80: Video Data

    VM6404H User Manual 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, refresh rate, and aspect ratio that work with the attached monitor/display device.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4. Browser Operation 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 82: Firmware

    This is an Administrator only function. To upgrade the VM6404H’s firmware, do the following: 1. Use the Browse button to locate the firmware upgrade file. Make sure you have the correct file saved on your PC.

  • Page 83: Hdcp

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation HDCP The HDCP page lets users view and set HDCP key settings between input and output ports for digital copy protection and to ensure Seamless Switching between different devices. This is an Administrator and Advanced User only function.

  • Page 84: Telnet Operation

    The VM6404H can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session using Telnet. To log into the VM6404H 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 VM6404H’s IP address in the following way: telnet [IP address]:23 3.

  • Page 85: Gt - Set Gateway Address

    Chapter 4. Browser 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 86: Sb - Set Serial Port Baud Rate

    VM6404H 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. SV – Save the current connections into a profile...

  • Page 87: Rs-232 Commands

    Chapter 5 RS-232 Commands Serial Control Protocol Commands The VM6404H’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 88: Switch Port Command

    VM6404H User Manual Switch Port Command The Switch Port command allows you to switch ports on the VM6404H. The formula for the Switch command is as follows: Command + Input + Number + Output + Number + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 89 Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands 3. The Port Number can be skipped, and the default value will be used. The following table lists the available Switch Port commands: Input Input Output Output Command Control Enter Description Command Port Command Port [Enter] Switch Input Port xx to Output Port yy (xx:01~04;...

  • Page 90: Edid Mode Command

    The EDID from Port 1 is passed to the video source. edid remix [Enter] The VM6404H implements the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when it is first powered on, or immediately after selecting the Remix option. edid...

  • Page 91: Mute Command

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Mute Command Mute allows you to enable or disable an output port(s) audio. The formula for the Mute command is as follows: Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter] 1. For example, to mute the audio coming from output port 1, type: mute o01 on [enter] The following tables show the possible values for the Mute command: Command...

  • Page 92: Cec Command

    VM6404H User Manual 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 93: Scaling Command

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands 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 + Number + Control + [Enter] 1.
  • Page 94 VM6404H User Manual Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The Port Number command string can be skipped, and the default value will be used. The following table lists the available Scaling commands: Port Command...

  • Page 95: Echo Command

    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 96: Black Screen Command

    VM6404H User Manual Black Screen Command The Black Screen command turns a display screen black when no source signal is detected. This prevents the display from showing the default blue or other color used when no source signal is detected.

  • Page 97: Read Command

    [Enter] View information about the device Reset Command The Reset command allows you to reset the VM6404H to the default factory settings. The formula for the Reset command is as follows: Command + [Enter] The following tables show the possible values for the Reset command:...

  • Page 98: Baud Rate Command

    Baud Rate Command The Baud Rate command allows you to set the RS-232 data rate for the VM6404H 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 99: Save/Load Profile Command

    Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands Save/Load Profile Command The Save/Load Profile command allows you to save and load connection profiles. Saving profiles will save the connections currently in use. The formula for the Save/Load Profile command is as follows: Command + Profile + Number + Control + [Enter] 1.

  • Page 100: Osd Command

    VM6404H User Manual OSD Command To enable or disable the On-Screen Display (OSD) using the following command: Command + Control + [Enter] 1. For example, to enable the OSD, type: osd on [enter] The following tables show the possible values for the OSD command:...

  • Page 101: 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 102 VM6404H 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 103: 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 104: Technical Support

    VM6404H 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 iv: North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support...

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Function VM6404H Video Input Interface 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Impedance 100Ω Max. Distance 1.8 m Video Interface 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Output Impedance 100Ω Max. Distance 15 m Video Max. Data Rate 10.2 Gbps (3.40 Gbps per lane)
  • Page 106 VM6404H User Manual Function VM6404H Environme Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp. -20–60ºC Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-Condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 5.02 kg Dimensions (L x W x 43.24 x 35.23 x 4.40 cm...

  • Page 107: Limited Warranty

    Appendix 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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