Cable Connection - ATEN VM5404D User Manual

Cable Connection

Installation of the VM5404D / VM5808D is simply a matter of connecting the
appropriate cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the
numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps below), and do the following:
1. 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.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to
the unit from surges or static electricity.
2. Connect up to 4 (VM5404D) or 8 (VM5808D) DVI video sources to the
DVI Input ports
3. Connect up to 4 (VM5404D) or 8 (VM5808D) DVI display devices to the
DVI Output ports
4. Connect the IR Receiver into the IR port.
5. (Optional) If using the Browser Operation features (see Browser
Operation, page 35), plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM5404D
/ VM5808D'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
VM5404D / VM5808D's female RS-232 Serial port.
7. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM5404D /
VM5808D's 3-prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.
8. Power on the VM5404D / VM5808D and all devices in the installation.
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