Table of Contents
- EMC Information
- RoHS
- User Information
- Package Contents
- Contents
- About this Manual
- Introduction
- Hardware Setup
- Front Panel Configuration
- Browser Operation
- Overview
- Logging In
- Main Page
- Connection Table
- Profile List
- Profile Scheduling
- System Settings
- Telnet Operation
- Configuration Menu
- 1. H – Call up the command list for help
- 2. IP – Set network settings
- 3. LO – Load connections from profile
- 4. PW – Change password
- 5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output
- 6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input
- 7. SB – Set serial port baud rate
- 8. SS – Switch input to specified output
- 9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile
- 10. TI – Set timeout
- 11. VR – Software version information
- Configuration Menu
- RS-232 Commands
- Appendix
ATEN VM0404HB User Manual
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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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installe d and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
CE Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference.
KCC Statement
유선 제품용 / A 급 기기 (업무용 방송 통신 기기 )
이 기기는 업무용 (A 급)전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이
점을 주의하시기 바라며 ,가정 외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로
합니다 .
RoHS
This product is RoHS complian t.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modi fications to this device. It is th e
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage settin g was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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1-949-428-1111
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Package Contents
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB package consists of:
1 VM0404HB 4 x 4 True 4K HDMI Matrix Switch or
1 VM0808HB 8 x 8 True 4K HDMI Matrix Switch
1 Power Cord
1 IR Remote Control
1 IR Receiver
1 Rack Mounting Kit
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual tho rou ghly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VM0404HB / VM0808HB since this
manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-
date version.
© Copyright 2018 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2018-06-06
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.
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Contents
EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VM0404HB Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VM0404HB Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VM0808HB Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VM0808HB Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IR Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2. Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3. Front Panel Configuration
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Enter Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Output Port Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
LCD Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IP Address / Subnet Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Baud Rate Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
IR Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Change the Input source of an Output display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power on/off individual Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power on/off all Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4. Browser Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Main Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connection Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Output Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Grid View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Profile List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adding/Playing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Profile List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Importing/Exporting a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Profile Scheduling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Serial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Device Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
User Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Permission Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Customized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
EDID & CEA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Customized EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CEA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Video Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
HDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
CEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2. IP – Set network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3. LO – Load connections from profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile. . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10. TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
11. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5. RS-232 Commands
Serial Control Protocol Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
RS232 Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Switch Port Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
EDID Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Mute Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
CEC Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Echo Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Black Screen Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Read Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Reset Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Baud Rate Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Save/Load Profile Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Power on Detection Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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RS232 Pin Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM0404HB
/ VM0808HB system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and
operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided
below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the VM0404HB / VM0808HB
system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back
panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your VM0404HB /
VM0808HB installation.
Chapter 3, Front Panel Configuration, explains the fundamental
concepts involved in operating the VM0404HB / VM0808HB at the local site
via the front panel LCD display using pushbutto ns.
Chapter 4, Browser Operation, provides a complete description of the
VM0404HB / VM0808HB's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how
to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM 0404 HB / VM0808HB.
Chapter 5, RS-232 Protocol Commands, provides a complete list of the
serial control protocol commands used when utilizing the RS-232 Serial Port
so that an extra source device can be utilized in the installation.
An Appendix, which provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the VM0404HB / VM0808HB.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conven tions:
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, vi si t ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telephone numbers:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start → Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VanCryst VM0404 HB / VM08 08HB is a True 4K HDMI Matrix
Switch series that offers an easy and affordable way to route any of 4 / 8 HDMI
video sources to any of 4 / 8 HDMI displays. Featured with the superior video
resolutions up to 4096 x 2160@6 0Hz (4:4:4), the VM0404HB / VM0808 HB
delivers robust signal routing and ultra-fast digital video switching, making it
ideal for applications where routing of True 4K digital si gnals is required, such
as event venues, digital classrooms, auditoriums, department stores, and more.
You can easily configure the VM0404HB / VM0808HB via the front panel
LCD display and pushbuttons, and through the use of an IR Remote Control.
The LCD provides a quick view of all po rt connections, and lets operators
access the unit’s built-in configuration utility.
Furthermore, the VM0404HB / VM0808HB allows convenient configuration
and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) using any web
browser. The web GUI provides you with advanced features which include
easy setup of custom Video Wall configurations that can be saved and recalled.
Because your VM0404HB / VM0808HB can be controlled over a standard
TCP/IP connection, it conveniently integrates into any existing network for
easy remote access. For complete system and install integration, serial control
is standard through the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s built-in RS-232 port that
allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC.
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Features
Connects up to 4 (VM0404HB) or 8 (VM0808HB) HD MI sources to any
of 4/8 HDMI displays
Supports True 4K resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz (4:4:4)
Multiple Control Methods – system management via front-p a nel
pushbuttons, IR remote, RS-232 control, and Ethernet connections (Telnet
/ Web GUI)
EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up,
high-quality display and use of the best video resolution across different
screens
Signaling rates up to 6 Gbit s for flawless true 4K output
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio
HDMI (3D, Deep color, 4K); HDCP 2.2 compatible
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnect ed HDMI
devices to communicate and respond to a single remote control
ESD protection for HDMI connections
Supports ATEN’s LockPro™ HDMI cable lock for secure HDMI cable
connections
Firmware upgradeable
Rack mountable (1U design)
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Requirements
The following devices are required for a complete VM0404HB / VM0808HB
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
Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input connector
Cables
1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting
1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting
1 Cat 5e cable
1 RS-232 serial cable
Note: No cables are included in this package. We strongly recommend that
you purchase high-quality cables of appropriate length since th is will
affect the quality of the audio and video display. Contact your dealer to
purchase the correct cable sets.
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Browsers
Supported web browsers are shown in the table below:
OS Java Version Browser Version
Windows 2016 V1.8.0_161 IE 11
Windows 2012 R2 V1.8.0_161 IE 11
Windows 10 V1.8.0_161 edge 40.15063.0.0
Firefox 58.0.2
Chrome 64
Opera 50
QQ 10
baidu 8.7.5000.4969
360 9
Windows 8.1 V1.8.0_161 IE 11
Windows 7 SP1 V1.8.0_161 IE 11
CentOS 7.0 V1.8.0_161 Firefox 58.0.2
Ubuntu 16.04 V1.8.0_131 Chrome 64
Mac 10.9 Safari 10.9
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Components
VM0404HB Front View
No. Component Description
1 LCD Display The LCD Display gives a quick view of all port
connections, and shows the various options for
configuring and operating the VM0404HB. For full
details, see Main Screen, page 17.
2 Input Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found
on the VM0404HB rear panel. Press to select the Input
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu
options, connection profiles (P1–P4) and so on.
Note: The INPUT (1–4) front panel pushbuttons have
built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
3 Output Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Output ports
found on the VM0404HB rear panel. Press to select
the Output port. These pushbuttons may also
correspond to connection profiles (P5–P8).
Note: The OUTPUT (1–4) front panel pushbuttons
have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
4Prev / Next
Pushbuttons
These pushbuttons allow you to cycle through the
menu options on the LCD display.
5 Function Pushbuttons The function pushbuttons (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER
and CANCEL) are for navigating the LCD built-in
configuration utility. For full details, see Front Panel
Pushbuttons, page 15.
Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel
pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate
they have been selected.
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VM0404HB Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power
cord from an AC source plugs in here.
2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit
on and off.
3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,
page 12, for further details.
4 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
these ports.
5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into
these ports.
6 External IR Receiver
Port
Connect the IR Receiver unit included with your
product via this 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack.
7 RS-232 Serial Port Connect a computer or high-end system controller via
this serial port.
8 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM0404HB’s Browser Graphical
User Interface (GUI), the VM0404HB must be
connected to your network. The cable that connects
the VM0404HB to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable
Connection, page 13, for further details
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VM0808HB Front View
No. Component Description
1 LCD Display The LCD Display gives a quick view of all port
connections, and shows the various options for
configuring and operating the VM0808HB. For full
details, see Main Screen, page 17.
2 Input Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found
on the VM0808HB rear panel. Press to select the Input
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu
options, connection profiles (P1–P8) and so on.
Note: The INPUT (1–8) front panel pushbuttons have
built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
3 Output Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Output ports
found on the VM0808HB rear panel. Press to select
the Output port. These pushbuttons may also
correspond to connection profiles (P9–P16).
Note: The OUTPUT (1–8) front panel pushbuttons
have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
4 Function Pushbuttons The function pushbuttons (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER
and CANCEL) are for navigating the LCD built-in
configuration utility. For full details, see Front Panel
Pushbuttons, page 15.
Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel
pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate
they have been selected.
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VM0808HB Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power
cord from an AC source plugs in here.
2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit
on and off.
3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,
page 12, for further details.
4 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
these ports.
5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into
these ports.
6 External IR Receiver
Port
Connect the IR Receiver unit included with your
product via this 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack.
7 RS-232 Serial Port Connect a computer or high-end system controller via
this serial port.
8 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM0808HB’s Browser Graphical
User Interface (GUI), the VM0808HB must be
connected to your network. The cable that connects
the VM0808HB to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable
Connection, page 13, for further details
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IR Remote Control
Note: The VM0404HB's IR remote control only supports use the 1~4 Input
and 1~4 Output push buttons.
No. Component Description
1 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 32)
2 Output Pushbuttons
1–8
Press Output display pushbuttons 1–8 to select the
Output display you want to configure (see IR Remote
Control Operation, page 32).
3 Input Pushbuttons
1–8
Press Input source pushbuttons 1–8 to select the
Input source you want to display on a selected output
(see IR Remote Control Operation, page 32).
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB 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. Use the M3 x 6 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the Mou nti ng Kit
to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.
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.
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 85. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the
installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of
any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Phillips Head Hex
Phillips Head Hex
M3 x 6
M3 x 6
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Grounding
To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
1. Use a grounding wire to ground th e VM0404HB / VM0808HB by
connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other
end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
2. Make sure that all devices in your VM0 404HB / VM0808HB installation
are properly grounded.
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Cable Connection
To Install the VM0404HB / VM0808HB, 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 othe r 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. If using the Browser Operation features (see Browser Operation, page 35),
plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s
Ethernet port.
3. If you are using the serial control function, use an appropriate RS-232
serial cable to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM0404HB
/ VM0808HB’s fem a le RS-232 port.
4. Connect up to 4 (VM0404HB) or 8 (VM0808HB) HDMI video sources to
the HDMI Input ports
5. Connect up to 4 (VM0404HB) or 8 (VM0808HB) HDMI display devices
to the HDMI Output ports
6. Connect the IR Receiver into the External IR Receiver Input Port.
7. Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket, and then into an AC
power source.
8. Power on the VM0404HB / VM0808HB and all devices in the installation.
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Hardware/Software
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Chapter 3
Front Panel Configuration
Overview
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB 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; or by a RS-232 serial controller.
The Front Panel Operation is discussed in this chapter. Web GUI Operation is
discussed in Chapter 4, and RS-232 Serial Contro l is discussed in Chapt er 5.
Front Panel Pushbuttons
The front panel features an LCD display and pushbuttons for conv enient
operation locally. This allows users to perform operations such as selecting
which source shows on which display, viewing the IP settings, configuring the
serial port, setting the EDID Mode / CEC / Outpu t Status, selecting security
settings, and loading/savi ng profiles.
Note the following front panel pushbutton functions:
Use the MENU pushbutton to access the Menu page options: IP Setting,
Serial Port Setting, Operation Mode, Security Mode, and Save to a Profile
(see LCD Menu Organization, page 21).
Use the PROFILE pushbutton to switch between the connection profiles
which have been added to the Profile List (see Profile List, page 40).
Pressing this pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds displays the Save to a
Profile page (see Save to a Profile, page 29).
Use the CANCEL pushbut ton to go back to a previous page, return to the
Main Screen, stop or exit an operation.
Use the ENTER pushbutton to select options and con firm op erations.
Use the INPUT / OUTPUT (1–4) or (1-8) pushbuttons to select the Input/
Output port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options,
connection profiles, and so on.
The VM0404HB provides / (Prev/Next) pushbutton s to na vigat e
the menus.
Use pushbuttons 7/8 (Prev/Next) to navigate the VM0808HB menus.
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Enter Password
Upon VM0404HB / VM0808HB startup, check the front panel LCD to view
the loading progress. If the Password screen / LCD Menu fails to load, an error
message displays. Reset the unit and try again.
If you are accessing the VM0404HB / VM080 8HB 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 17).
Additionally, the Password Screen appears if the VM0404HB / VM08 08HB
has been configured to require a password for Front Panel operation (see
Security Mode, page 27).
To enter a password, do th e following:
1. In the Enter Password field, check that the cursor is at the first asterisk
(*) and flashing.
2. Use the front panel Input Port pushbuttons (1–4 or 1–8) to enter the 4-digit
password. After the fourth digit has been entered correctly, the Main
Screen displays.
3. Press Cancel to clear the password. The digits revert to 4 asterisks and the
cursor goes back to the first asterisk.
Note: 1. The VM0404HB / VM0808HB password can be any 4-digit
combination between 111 1 to 4444 (VM0404HB) or 1111 to
8888 (VM0808HB). The default password is 1234.
2. If you enter an incorrect password, the cursor goes back to the
first digit and reverts to flashing. The Incorrect Password message
displays at the bottom of the screen, but clears as soon as a new
password is enter ed.
3. If Password option is Enabled (see Security Mode, page 27), the
LCD display time-out is 5 minutes by default.
Enter Password: * * * *
Incorrect Password
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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 or 1–8) at the bottom row.
The front panel pushbutton label (1–4 or 1–8) corresponds to the Input
ports and Output ports on the unit’s rear panel.
Use the Menu pushbutton to view the LCD Menu (see LCD Menu
Organization, page 21).
Use the Profile pushbutton to switch between profile connections (see
Profile List, page 40).
Port Switching
From the Main Screen, users can configure the Input-to-Output port
connections to associate an Input so urce device to an Output display.
Input Port Selection
Use the Input Port pushbuttons to select the Input port you want to configure.
To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following:
1. Press any Input port pushbutton (1–4 or 1-8). The Output port LED(s) tied
to the said Input port will begin to flash. Available output port LED(s) will
light up (steady).
In the example below , pressing Input port 1 shows it is tied to Output ports
1 and 2.
(Continues on next page.)
INPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
P1
INPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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(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
1.
3. To switch to another Input po rt, press any Input port pushbutton. The
Output port LED(s) tied to the said Input port will flash.
In the example below, pressing Input port 2 shows it is tied to Output ports
3 and 4.
4. To connect Output port 2 to Input port 2 in the example above, press the
Output port 2 pushbutton. The Output port 2 LED will also begin to flash
(0.5 sec on, 0.2 sec off). This indicates that Input port 2 is now connected
to Output ports 2, 3 and 4.
Once the signal from the selected Input port is successfully tied to the Output
port, the LEDs turn off and the LCD information is updated.
Note: 1. Pressing an Input port a second time deselects it.
2. Input ports that are not configured or tied to any output port do not in
the LCD screen.
3. Pressing the Cancel pushbutton once stops the Input Port Selection
operation and the LCD displays the active setting. Pressing the
Cancel pushbutton again turns all LEDs off.
4. Afte r 10 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.
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Output Port Selection
Use the Output Port pushbuttons to select the Output port you want to
configure.
To select which output display corresponds to each input source device, do the
following:
1. Press any Output port pushbutton (1–4 or 1–8).
In the example below, Output port 1 pushbutton has been pressed.
Available Input ports light up. Because no Input LEDs are flashing, no
ports have already been assigned to Output port 1.
2. If an Output port pushbutton is pressed a second time, it is deselected and
the LED turns off.
3. To connect the selected Output port(s) to an Input port, press the Input port
pushbutton. to which you want the Output port(s) tied. The newly selected
Input port LED flashes (0.5 sec on, 0.2 sec off), and the LCD information
is updated.
In the example below, pressing Input port 2 ties it to Output ports 2, 3 and
4.
INPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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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
them tied.
In the example below, Input port 3 has been pressed and is now connected
to Output ports 2, 3 and 4.
Note: 1. Pressing an Output port a second time deselects it.
2. Pressing the Cancel pushbutton once stops the Output Port Selection
operation, and the LCD displays the active setting. Pressing the
Cancel pushbutton again turns all LEDs off.
3. Afte r 10 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.
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LCD Menu Organization
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB has a built-in configuration utility via the front
panel LCD, whic h can be controlled by pressing the MENU and front panel
Input pushbuttons (1–4 or 1–8). User can cycle through the m e nu options,
starting from IP Setting page, in th e order shown in the table below:
Note: The highlighted values are the default settings of the VM040 4HB /
VM0808HB.
Menu Pushbutton
Press the MENU pushbutton to switch between the Main Screen and LCD
Menu page. When the Menu is active, the MENU pushbutton’s built-in LED
lights up:
From the Menu page:
Press 1 to go to the IP Setting page (see IP Setting, page 22)
Press 2 to go to the Serial Port Setting page (see Serial Port Setting,
page 23)
Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s)
IP Setting IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Serial Port Setting Baud Rate Setting 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 115200
Operation Mode EDID Mode Default / Port1 / Remix / Customized
CEC On / NA
Output Status Video On / NA
Security Mode Mode None
Password Enable
Lock Screen
Change Password Old Password New Password
Save to a Profile Save to a Profile No. 01–08 (VM0404HB); 01-16 (VM0808HB)
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule
1: IP Setting
2: Serial Port Setting 8: Next
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Press 8 or to go to the next page(s) for the sub-menu pages
Press Menu or Cancel to return to the Main Screen
IP Setting
The IP Setting page displays the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s IP configuration.
The values in the LCD Menu are read-only and can be edited via the Browser
GUI (Network, page 51).
IP Address / Subnet Mask
To view the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s IP address and Subnet Mask, do the
following:
1. From the Menu page, press 1 to see the IP Setting submenu. The IP
address and Subnet Mask are then shown.
Note: The VM0404HB / VM0808HB default IP address is 192.168.0.60. The
default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
2. Press 8 or to go to the next page.
3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving.
Gateway
To view the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s gateway address, do the followin g:
1. From the Menu page, press 1 to see the IP Setting submenu, then press 8 or
to get to the next page. The gateway address displays.
Note: The default Gateway is 192.168.0.1.
2. Press 7 or to go to th e previous page.
3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving.
IP Address: 192.168.0.60
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 8: Next
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
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IP setting can be edited via web GUI.
7: Back
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Serial Port Setting
To configure the VM0404HB / VM0808HB ’s baud rate for its serial port
connection, press 2 to select Serial Port Setting from the Menu page.
Baud Rate Setting
To set the VM0404HB / VM0808H B’s baud rate, do the following:
1. Select Baud Rate Setting from the Serial Port Setting submenu by
pressing 1:
2. Press pushbuttons 1–4 to make your selection.
Baud Rate options are:
1: 9600
2: 19200
3: 38400
4: 115200
Note: The default baud rate is 19200.
3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
1: IP Setting
2: Serial Port Setting 8: Next
1: Baud Rate Setting
1: 9600 3: 38400
2: 19200 (In use) 4: 115200
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Operation Mode
The EDID Mode, CEC, and Output Status features can be configured from the
Operation Mode page.
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is used to have the
VM0404HB / VM0808HB automatically apply a preset video
configuration or EDID Mode, which uti lizes the best resolution across
different monitors
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI
devices to communicate and respond to one remote control
The Output Status shows whether the video/audio of an Output port is
turned on or off and allows viewing and setting of the Output
Resolution
To configure the VM0404HB / VM0 808HB’s operation mode settings from
the Main Screen, use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, press 8 or
to navigate to the next page, then press pushbutton 1 to access the
Operation Mode page.
EDID Mode
To configure the EDID Mode, do the following:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press pushbutton 1:
2. Press pushbuttons 1–4 to make your selection.
(Continues on next page.)
1: Operation Mode
2: Security Mode 8: Next
7: Back
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC 8: Next
1: Default (In use) 3: Remix
2: Port 1 4: Customized
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EDID Mode options are:
3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
CEC
To configure the CEC setting, do the following:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press pushbutton 2:
2. Press pushbuttons (1–4 or 1–8) to enable (ON) or disable (NA) the CEC
feature for the output port. If the port does not support CEC, an NA is
shown.
Note: The default CEC setting is NA.
3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
EDID Option Description
1: Default The default EDID is passed to all video sources.
2: Port1 The EDID from port1 is passed to all video sources.
3: Remix Uses the EDID of each connected display according to its
connection when the VM0404HB / VM0808HB 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. This
can be configured using the Browser GUI. See Customized
EDID Settings, page 56.
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC 8: Next
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
NA ON ON NA ON NA ON NA
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Output Status
To configure the Output Status settings for each output port, do the following:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press 8 or to go to the next page, then
press pushbutton 1:
2. From the Output Status page, press 1 to select Video.
3. Press pushbut tons (1–4 or 1–8) to enable (ON) or disable (NA) the video/
audio of the output port.
Note: The default Output Status setting is On.
4. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
5. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
7: Back
1: Output Status
1: Video
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ON ON ON ON NA ON NA
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Security Mode
The Security Mode page allows users to manage the VM0404HB /
VM0808HB’s security-related settings. Three security modes are available:
None, Password Enable, and Lock Screen. The VM0404HB / VM08 08HB’s
password can also be changed here.
To configure the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s security settings from the Main
Screen, use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, press 8 or to
navigate to the next page, then press pushbutton 2 to access the Security Mode
page.
Mode
1. To change the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s security mode, press
pushbutton 1 from the Security Mode page.
2. In the Mode menu, to disable security settings, press pushbutton 1. The
menu will then return to Security Mode. To require a password after the
LCD display times out or is powered off/on, press pushbutton 2. The menu
will then return to the home screen.
Note: If Password is Enabled, the LCD display’s default time-out is 5 minutes.
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s default password is 1234.
3. To enable a lock screen, press 8 or to navigate to the next page, then
press pushbutton 1. The menu will then return to the home screen . When
Lock Screen is enabled, pressing any pushbutton from the hom e screen
will trigger the following message: Please press “Menu” to start.
1: Operation Mode
2: Security Mode 8: Next
7: Back
1. Mode: None
2. Change Password
1. None (In Use)
2. Password Enable 8: Next
1. Lock Screen 7: Back
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4. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
5. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
Change Password
1. To change the password for accessing the unit, press pushbutton 2 from the
Security Mode page.
2. In the Old Password field, the cursor flashes at the first digit. Enter the old
password (see Enter Password, page 16). If the old password is entered
correctly, you can proceed to the next step.
Note: If you entered an incorrect password, an error message appears and the
cursor goes back to the first digit (flashing). The Incorrect Password
message clears as soon as a new digit is entered.
3. In the New Password field, the cursor flashes at the first dig it. Enter the
new password using the front panel number pushbuttons VM0404HB:
(1111–4444) or VM0808HB: (1111–8888).
4. Re-enter the new password in the followi ng screen. The new password is
applied by the VM0404HB / VM0808HB immediately.
If the password you entered does not match the one entered in the previous
screen, an error message appears. Enter th e ne w password correctly.
5. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
6. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
1. Mode: None
2. Change Password
Old Password: * * * *
Incorrect Password
New Password: * * * *
Re-enter New Password: * * * *
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Save to a Profile
The switch allows users to store up to 8 (VM0404HB) or 16 (VM0808HB)
(numbered P1-P8 or P1–P16) 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. When a user loads a profile, the change is
immediate and the profile number is shown on the lower right corner of the
LCD screen.
To save a profile once the desired port connections are set, do the follow ing :
1. Press the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, then 8 or twice
to navigate to the next pages. Press pushbutton 1 to open the select Save to
a Profile page.
2. On the page that opens, you are asked to give the profile a number . Use the
front panel number pushbuttons to select a profile number into which you
want to save the configuration.
VM0404HB: Options are P1–P8 (when saving a profile via the LCD),
where:
Input port pushbuttons 1–4 correspond to Profile P1 to P4
Output port pushbuttons 1–4 correspond to Profile P5 to P8
VM0808HB: Options are P1–P16 (when saving a profile via the LCD),
where:
Input port pushbuttons 1–8 correspond to Profile P1 to P8
Output port pushbuttons 1–8 correspond to Profile P9 to P16
3. Press Enter to store the configuration – the LCD shows Profile Saved.
4. Press Menu to return to the Menu page,
5. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
Note: Access the Save to a Profile page quickly by pressing the Profile
pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds.
1: Save to a Prole
2: Play the Prole Schedule
7: Back
Save to a Prole No. 0
In 1-8=P1-P8; Out 1-8=P9-16.
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Play/Stop the Profile Schedule
Inputting port pushbutton 2 will Play or Stop the active Profile Schedul e.
If there’s no pre-defined Profile Schedule, an error message shows.
1: Save to a Prole
2: Play the Prole Schedule
7: Back
No Prole List Dened.
Prole List can be edited via Web GUI.
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Profile Pushbutton
The PROFILE pushbutton lets users conveniently switch between connection
profiles that have been saved or added to the Profile List (see Profile List,
page 40).
When a Profile is in use, its profile number (P1-P8 or P1–P16) is shown on the
lower right corner of the LCD display.
The Profile pushbutton functi o ns as follows:
After pressing the Profile pushbutton, available profile numbers will light
up. The active profile number will flash. Use the Input/Output pushbuttons
to switch to a specific profile (P1 to P8) or (P1 to P16). Note that:
Input ports 1 to 4 or 1 to 8 correspond to Profile P1 to P4 or P1 to P8
Output ports 1 to 4 or 1 to 8 correspond to Profile P5 to P8 (where
Output Port 1=Profile 5, Output Port 2=Profile 6... Output Port
4=Profile 8) or P9 to P16 (where Output Port 1=Profile 9, Output Port
2=Profile 10... Output Port 8=Profile 16)
The LED of the selected pushbutton flashes, and the VM0404HB /
VM0808HB immediately applies the port connections configured in the
selected profile. The profile is valid when the LED lights steady.
After pressing the Profile pushbutton, pressing it again will change to next
profile in Profile Scheduling (see page 43), not the profile list. This feature
is only available while a schedule is playing.
Press the Cancel pushbutton to exit.
Note: If there are no profiles configured on the VM0404HB / VM0808HB
device, an error message “No Available Profile” is displayed when the
Profile pushbutton is pressed.
A Profile’s port connection s can be edited using the front panel pushbu ttons
(see Port Switching, page 17) or from the Connections page of the Browser
GUI (see Connection Table, page 37). Additionally, the Profile List can be
configured via the Profile page of the Browser GUI (see Profile List, page 40).
INPUT 1 2 5 5 1 1 3 4
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P1
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IR Remote Control Operation
The IR remote control (IR Remote Control, page 10) included with the
VM0404HB / VM0808H B can be used to:
change the Input source of any Output display
power on/off individual Output displays; or
power on/off all Output displays simultaneously
Before using the remote control, a user must first plug the IR External Receiver
into the rear panel of the VM0404HB / VM0808HB and place the receiver
where the IR signal can be reached (see IR Remote Control, page 10).
Change the Input source of an Output display
To change the Input source of an Output display, using the remote control, do
the following:
1. Press the Output port number (1–4 or 1-8) you want to change.
2. Within 2 seconds press the Input port number (1–4 or 1-8) you want the
Output port to display.*
3. Repeat steps 1-2 to change additional ports.
Note: For the change to occur the Input number must be pressed within 2
seconds of pressing the Output number.
Power on/off individual Output displays
To power on/off individual Output displays, using the remote contro l, do the
following:
1. Press the Output port num ber (1–4 or 1-8) you want to power on/off.
2. Within 2 seconds press the ON or OFF pushbutton.*
3. Repeat steps 1-2 to change the power status back on/off.
Note: If the ON or OFF pushbutton is pressed after 2 seconds of pressing the
Output port number, all the displays are powered on or off instead of just
the intended Outp ut port.
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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.
Note: The ON or OFF pushbuttons bring all displays to the same power
status, regardless of the individual power statuses.
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Chapter 4
Browser Operation
Overview
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB can be configured over a standard TCP/IP
connection via its built-in Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because it can be
accessed from anywhere over a network or the Internet, operators can easily
log in via web browser. Security is ensured by password protection and user-
configurable time-out. The VM0404HB / VM0808HB supports three levels of
remote users with various privileges, and up to 16 users can log into the GUI
at one time. For full details, see the sections that follow.
Logging In
To access the GUI, type the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’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
The default Username and Password are: administrator / password
Enter the username and password, then click Login.
The same user can not be logged in simultaneously.
Use the drop-down menu to select the GUI language
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
Note: The username supports lower case letters only.
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Main Page
The Main Page opens the Connection Table. This is where you configure the
input to output connecti ons and creat e profiles. The page is divided into four
parts: the Menu Bar, Connection Table, Profile List, and Profile Scheduling.
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar consists of Model Number, Import Profiles, Export Profiles, the
Settings/Profile List icon, and the Logo ut bu tton.
Click the Model Number to add a description for the Video Matrix switch
that you wish to show after the model number.
Click or to import or export a configuration
file (see page 42).
Click Settings or Profile List to enter the System Settings (see
page 45) or return to the Connection Table page.
Click the Logout button to log out of the GUI.
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Connection Table
The Connection Table shows the input to output connections. Each icon
represents an output port and the connected display. The large number is the
Input port selected for the display. The small number (upper-left corner) is the
Output port for the display.
Click an icon to choose a Video Input from the Input port menu in the
right column, or drag and drop an Input port from the right col umn
onto an icon.
Click an icon and click the (or drag and drop the
Empty Port to an icon) to blank the Video Output.
Check to turn off the audio for all outpu t ports.
Check to turn off the video for all outpu t ports.
Check to select all icons, and then click an Input port
to apply the Input source to all Output ports.
Check to automatically apply any configuration change
to the Connection Table.
Note: When the Connection Table is imported from a Profile and Auto
Apply is enabled, with any configuration change you will be prompt
to:
YSave the change to both the Profile and the current Connection
Table by selecting Yes, or
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YSave the change to the Connection Table only by selecting No.
(see Profile List, page 40 for details)
Click Apply to save the configuration changes to th e Connecti on
Table.
Note: When the Connection Table is imported from a Profile, clicking
Apply will be prompt to:
YSave the changes to both the Profile and the current Connection
Table by selecting Yes, or
YSave the changes to the Connection Table only by selecting No.
(see Profile List, page 40 for details)
Click to view the Profile List (see Profile List, page 40);
click to return to the Connection Table.
Click to use an alternate method for
configuring the input to outp ut connections (see Grid View, page 39).
Output Icon
Option Description
Output Icon Click or drag an Output icon(s) to highlight it in green and choose a
Video Input from the Input port menu to set the input to output
connections.
The large number is the Video Input port selected for the display.
The small number (upper-left corner) is the Output port of the
display.
Mute / Video Click the speaker icon to mute the audio on/off.
Click the video icon to turn the video off/on.
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Grid View
The Grid View allows you to select the Input to Output connections using a
simple grid.
Select a box to coordinate Input Ports to Output Ports. By default,
ports will be aligned so that i01 will correspond to o01, etc.
Uncheck a box to disable the video for that Output Port. The column
will no longer contain a yellow box.
Check an Input Port radio button to align all Output Ports to that Input
Port.
Click Apply to save the settings to the Connection Table.
Note: When the Connection Table is imported from a Profile and Auto
Apply is enabled, with any configuration change you will be prompt
to:
YSave the change to both the Profile and the current Connection
Table by selecting Yes, or
YSave the change to the Connection Table only by selecting No.
(see Profile List, page 40 for details)
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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 (VM0404HB) or 16
(VM0808HB) differently configured profiles that can be saved and played by
two methods: locally via the unit’s front panel pushbuttons (see Play/Stop the
Profile Schedule, page 31) and via the web GUI.
Adding/Playing a Profile
To configure a profile:
1. Configure the input to output connecti ons from the Connection Table (see
page 37).
2. Save the Connection Table to a Profile by clicking . You will be
prompt to input a profile name to save it.
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3. New profiles appear in the Profile List, as shown here:
4. Click a Profile from the Profile List opens a drop-down menu. Click
to import the configurations to the Connection Table, and
then click to start the connections.
Profile List Options
Clicking a Profile from the Profile List opens a drop-down menu with optio ns.
Option Description
Import Click to import the configurations to the Connection Table, and then
click Apply to start the connections.
Replace Click to save the edited Connection Table to the imported Profile.
Rename Click to rename the profile.
Delete Click to delete the profile from the Profile list.
Click to save the edited configuration to the Connection Table/imported
Profile. On the pop-up dialog, select Yes to save the change to both the
Profile and the Connection Table, or select No to save the change to
the Connection Table only.
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Importing/Exporting a Profile
To export the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s connection Profiles, do the
following:
1. Click . A configuration file will then begin downloading.
To import connection Profiles to the VM0404HB / VM0808HB, do the
following:
1. Click .
2. Browse to the confi g uration file, select it and click Open.
Note: Importing a connection profile data base will overwrite the current
profiles.
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Profile Scheduling
Profile Scheduling is located below the Connection Table. Scheduling allows
you to queue and play connection profiles in sequence for a specific amount of
time.
(Continues on next page.)
Option Description
Click to edit profile schedule.
Click to play profile schedule.
When a Profile Schedule is playing the On Sequence box will
appear in the Play window.
Click to stop profile schedule.
Click to change to next or previous profile when a profile schedule is
playing.
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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.
Click a profile for a pop-up menu to appear:
Select Startup to use the profile as the starting point for the
schedule.
Click Replace to replace the selected profile with another
profile.
Click Remove to delete the profile from the schedule.
Use < > to change the profile’s position in the schedule.
Use the drop-down menu to select the duration (Hours,
Minutes, or Seconds) and enter the amount of time for the
profile to play. After the time expires, the schedule switches to
the next profile.
Use Repeat to stop switching between schedules and stay
on the currently selected profile. If Repeat isn’t used, the
schedule will loop back to the first profile. If Repeat is used, a
specific number of hours, minutes and seconds cannot be set
and later profiles will not be played.
Save Click Save to save the schedule as it appears. After saving,
the Profile Scheduling window will close.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the Profile
Schedule page.
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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 and Language, and view
device information.
The User Account page allows you to add and edit user accounts.
The Port Name page allows you to name each input and output port.
The Network page allows configuration of the network settings.
The EDID page is used to set the EDID modes.
The Maintenance page is for upgrading the device’s firmware and
backing up/restoring the system configuration file .
The HDCP page lets users view and set HDCP key settings.
The CEC page allows users to control port CEC settings.
Click Profile List to return to the Main page.
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General
The General page has three sections: Serial Settings, Device Info, and Othe r.
Serial Settings
Use the Baud Rate drop-down menu to select a serial port setting. Options
include: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200.
Device Info
This section lists the device’s type, Model Name, Fi rm ware Version and port
statuses.
Other
Use the Language drop-down menu to select a preferred user interface
language. Options include: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional
Chinese.
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User Account
The User Account page lets you add, edit, or delete users and change the
password for accessing the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s GUI.
Note: This is an Administrator on ly function.
Add account – Click the Add account button to add another user to the
list. The VM0404HB / VM0808HB supports up to 32 users and allows
up to 16 concurrent logins (see page 48 fo r more details).
Edit – Click the Edit button to change user information. This opti on
allows an Administrator to edit individual accounts.
Edit – Rename the user account, set the password, add a
description, and set the user’s permission level (see page 49 for
more details).
– Removes the user account.
The default username and password are: administrator/password.
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Add Account
Use the Add Account / Edit buttons to create a user account, set the user’s
password, add a descri ption, and set the user’s permissio n level (see page 49)
when accessing the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s GUI.
Fill in a username or edit an existing one.
Enter a password and re-type the password to confirm.
Note: Usernames and passwords accept multi-lingual characters, and must
be 5–16 alphanumeric characters (excluding :;=[]+=/?\|). Passwords
are case sensitive. Usernames only support lower case let ters.
Add or edit the description for the user.
Select the permission level that you want to grant the user (see ,
page 48).
Click Create User to save the data.
Click Cancel to discard the changes and exit.
If a user is logged into the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s GUI, the user
settings cannot be edited, and the fields in this screen are grayed out.
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Permission Level
At the bottom of the New/Edit User page is the permission section, whi ch is
used to set a user’s permission level.
The three available permission levels are as follows:
Administrator – this level provides full access and control of the
VM0404HB / VM0808HB, in additi on to full User Management
privileges.
Advanced User – this level provides full access and control with no
User Management privileges.
Basic User – this level only provides basic functions (connections and
open profiles).
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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.
Language characters available include: English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russi an, Spanish, Simplified
Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
To change an Input/Output port’s nam e , enter another value and click
Save.
Input and Output port names can be the same.
Press Cancel to go back a level, return to the initial screen, or exit.
Note: The VM0404HB will only have four Output Port and four Input Port
fields to name.
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Network
The Network page lets you configure the IP settings, website timeout, and
Telnet settings for connecting to the VM0404HB / VM0808HB.
Enable DHCP to allow the DHCP server to assign an IP address to the
VM0404HB / VM0808HB. Select Disable to enter your own static IP address
settings for the device.
Click Reset to use the following default values:
IP Address – 192.168.0.60
Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway – 192.168.0.1
Website Ti meout* – 5 minutes
Telnet Enabled
Enter the values, then click Save. Changes ma y take a few seconds and aft er
refreshing the page automatically redirects you to the IP address specified.
*This option controls how long an inactive web connection stays logged
into the VM0404HB / VM0808HB. Use N/A to disable this option. Other
options include 5, 10, 30 and 60 minutes. Any changes will take effect
immediately.
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EDID
The EDID Settings page lets users view and select an EDID Mode so that the
VM0404HB / VM0808H B 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 24.
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.
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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 VM0404HB / VM0808HB
uses the settings configured for that EDID mode.
Options are:
ATEN Default: All ports' EDID are the same as the hardware default
EDID.
Port 1 Mode: All ports' EDID are the same as Port1's EDID.
Remix: All ports' EDID use t he best display resolution.
Customized: See Customized Mode, see page 56.
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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 from the EDID
Mode section and click Apply.
Port EDID Status: Select which input source port you want to store
the EDID configuration (VM0404HB: 01–04; VM0808HB: 01–08).
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. Click Save and select the configuration for the Current
or All Ports for the duration of the session.
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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).
When you highlight the menu items on the left column, the right
column displays the current settings for the corresponding EDID
configuration. Some of the screens are read-only.
See Customized EDID Settings, page 56 for more information on these
two columns.
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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. The pages for the Customized EDID, which can be edited, are
discussed in the proceeding sections:
Established Timings
This page lists video resolutions/timin gs that display devices can support.
Select the resolution(s) you want to use for the attached monitor/
display device.
Click Clear to deselect all the items.
Click Select All to check all the items.
Click Save to apply the changes.
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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.
Detail Timing / Display Description
This screen gives more video resolution options, and provides reso luti on/
timing details.
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In the drop down menu, choose a resolution with values that fit the attached
monitor/display device and click Save.
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 you r device and click Save to apply the
changes.
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CEA Settings
CEA is an extension data of th e 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 you r display and click Save.
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Video Data
This screen lists additional video resolution/timing displays that may be
supported by 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/displa y
device.
Click Clear All to deselect all the items.
Click Save to apply the changes.
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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 reso luti on/
timing details (in addi tion 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.
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Maintenance
The Maintenance page lets users upgrade the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s
firmware and back up or restore system settings. This is an Administrator only
function.
To upgrade the VM0404HB / VM0808HB ’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.
2. Click Upgrade to begin the upgrade procedure.
Note: After updating the firmware, it’ s recommended that you clear your web
browser’s cache and then close and reopen the web browser. This will
ensure the GUI refreshes and functions properly.
To back up the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s system settings, do the following:
1. Click Backup. A configuration file will then begin downloading.
To restore the VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s system settings, do the following:
1. Use the Browse button to locate the configuration file. Make sure you
have the correct file saved on your PC.
2. Click Restore to begin the restoration procedure.
Note: User accounts cannot be backed up or restored.
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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 Administrat or and Advance d User only
function.
Input
Here users can select whether input port content is HDCP 2.2, HDCP 1.4, or
non-HDCP enabled.
Connection
Here users can find a visual display of connection paths between in puts and
outputs. When selecting an input, its path is displayed in green.
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CEC
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI devices to
communicate and respond to one remote control.
To set the CEC for each port, do the following:
Use the drop-down menu to apply options to all ports, or
Use the On/Off buttons to enable/disable CEC for individual port s.
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Telnet Operation
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB can be operated and configured via a remote
terminal session using Telnet.
To log into the VM0404HB / VM0808HB 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 VM0404HB / VM0808 HB’s IP address in the
following way:
telnet [IP address]:23
3. Press Enter. The login screen appears. At the login prompt, provide your
Username and Password.
Note: If a user logs on using a Username that is already in session, the newest
login takes effect and the previous session is replaced.
Configuration Menu
Once a Telnet connection to the VM0404HB / VM0808HB is established, the
device’s text-based Configuration Menu comes up, with the following items:
1. H – Call up the command list for help
Command list:
IP – Set IP address
LO – Load connections from profile nn
PW – Change password
RI– Read what input is connected to nn output
RO – Read what output is connected to nn input
SB – Set the serial port baud rate
SS – Switch input to specifi ed port
SV – Save the current connections int o pro fi le nn
TI – Set timeout
VR – Software version informat ion
Ctrl-Q – Quit
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2. IP – Set network settings
Set IP Address
IP
Old IP Address: 192.168.0.60
Old IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Old Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
New IP Address:
Set Subnet Mask
IP
Old IP Address: 192.168.0.60
Old IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Old Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
New IP Address: 10.3.52.220
New IP Subnet Mask:
Set Gateway Address
IP
Old IP Address: 192.168.0.60
Old IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Old Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
New IP Address: 10.3.52.220
New IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.254.0
New Gateway Address:
Note: After the New IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address are
entered, the V i deo Matrix Switch will automatically reboot to apply the
new network settings.
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3. LO – Load connections from profile
LO 01
Load profile 01 OK.
4. PW – Change password
PW
Old password: ********
New password:
5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output
RI 01
Input port 02 04 is connected to output port 01
6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input
RO 01
Output port 02 is connected to input port 01
7. SB – Set serial port baud rate
SB 96
Serial port baud rate is set to 9600
8. SS – Switch input to specified output
SS 01,03
Switch input 01 to output 03
9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile
SV 01
Save the current connections into profile 01
10. TI – Set timeout
TI 30
Set 30 minute timeout
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11. VR – Software version information
VR
Software version 1.0.
Note: All RS-232 commands in th is manual are also applicable in Telnet
mode, see RS-232 Commands, page 69.
Note: For further information about these functions, please reference the
equivalent Browser GUI functions earlier in this chapter.
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Chapter 5
RS-232 Commands
Serial Control Protocol Commands
The VM0404HB / VM0808HB’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface
allows system control through a high-en d control ler or PC.
RS232 Pin Assignment
Configuring the Serial Port
The controller’s serial port should be conf ig ured as follows:
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Not connected 6 Not connected
2 RXD 7 Not connected
3 TXD 8 Not connected
4 Not connected 9 Not connected
5GND
Baud Rate 19200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
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Verification
After entering a command, a verification message appears at the end of the
command line as follo ws:
Command OK - indicates that the command is correct and successfully
performed by the switch
Command incorrect - indicates that the command has the wrong format
and/or values.
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Switch Port Command
The Switch Port command allows you to switch ports on the VM0404HB /
VM0808HB.
The formula for the Switch command is as follows:
Command + Input + Number + Output + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to switch input port 02 to ou tput port 05, type:
sw i02 o05 [Enter]
2. To switch output port 04 to the next port, type:
sw o04 + [Enter]
3. To turn off video output on port 03, type:
sw o03 off [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Switch Port command:
Command Description
sw Switch command
Input Command Description
i Input command
Port number Description
xx VM0404HB: 01~04
VM0808HB: 01~08
Output Command Description
o Output command
Port number Description
yy VM0404HB: 01~04
VM0808HB: 01~08
* All output ports
Control Description
on Turn on the display
off Turn off the display
+Next Port
-Previous Port
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Note: 1. By default, input port 01 is tied to output port 01; input port 02 is tied
to output port 02; and so on until port 08 (i.e., o01 i01, o02 i02).
2. Each command string should be separated with a space.
3. The Port Number can be skipped, and the default value will be used.
The following table lists the available Switch Port commands:
Command Input
Command Input
Port Output
Command Output
Port Control Enter Description
sw i xx o yy
*
[Enter] Switch Input Port xx to
Output Port yy
(xx:01~04 or 01~08;
yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
sw o yy
*
on
off
[Enter] Turn on Output Port yy
Turn off Output Port yy
(yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
sw o yy
*
+
-
[Enter] Switch Output port yy
to next Output port.
Switch Output port yy
to previous Output port.
(yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
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EDID Command
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data that contains a display's
basic information and is used to communicate with th e video source.
The formula for the EDID command is as follows:
Command + Input + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to apply the EDID setting of the display connected to output
port1, and pass it to the video source connected to input port2, type:
edid i02 port1 [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the EDID command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
Command Description
edid EDID command
Input Command Description
i Input port
Port number Description
xx VM0404HB: 01~04
VM0808HB: 01~08
* All input ports
Control Description
portyy Implement the EDID of the connected
display to output port yy, and pass it to the
video source.
(yy: 01~04 or 01~08)
remix Implement the EDID of all connected
displays. The VM0404HB / VM0808HB
uses the best resolution for all displays.
defaultyy Implements one of the 18 ATEN default
EDID configuration.
(yy: 00~17, default is 00)
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The following table lists the available EDID commands:
The following table lists the 18 ATEN default EDID configurations that can be
selected via the RS-232 command line:
Com
mand Inp
ut Number Control Enter Description
edid portyy
(yy: 01~04
or 01~08)
[Enter] Copy the EDID from output port yy
and pass it to all video sources.
edid i xx
(xx: 01~04 or
01~08, *)
portyy
(yy: 01~04
or 01~08)
[Enter] Copy the EDID from output port yy
and pass it to the video source of
input port xx.
edid defaultyy
(yy: 00~17)
[Enter] Implements one of the 18 ATEN
default EDID configuration to all
video sources.
edid i xx
(xx: 01~04 or
01~08, *)
defaultyy
(yy: 00~17)
[Enter] Implements one of the 18 ATEN
default EDID configuration to the
video source of input port xx.
edit remix [Enter] Implement the EDID of all
connected displays. The
VM0404HB / VM0808HB uses the
best resolution for all displays.
Default EDID No. Configuration Remark
00 4K2K video, 2 ch audio
(default)
01 1080p video, 2 ch audio
02 1080p video, 5.1 ch audio
03 1080p video, 7.1 ch audio
04 1080i video, 2 ch audio
05 1080i video, 5.1 ch audio
06 1080i video, 7.1 ch audio
07 3D 1080p, 2 ch audio
08 3D 1080p, 5.1 ch audio
09 3D 1080p, 7.1 ch audio
10 1024 x 768 DVI format DVI mode
11 1280 x 1024 DVI format DVI mode
12 1920 x 1080 DVI format DVI mode
13 1920 x 1200 DVI format DVI mode
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14 3840x2160 @ 30 7.1ch audio
15 3840x2160 @ 60 7.1ch audio
16 4096x2160 @ 30 7.1ch audio
17 4096x2160 @ 60 7.1ch audio
Default EDID No. Configuration Remark
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Mute Command
Mute allows you to disable or enab le audio for one or all output port s.
The formula for the Mute command is as follows:
Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to mute the audio comi ng from output port 1, type:
mute o01 on [enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Mute command:
Note: 1. Each command string should be separated with a space.
2. Sk ip the output port command to mute or enable th e audio of all
output ports.
The following table lists the available Mute com mand s:
Command Description
mute Mute command
Output Command Description
o Output command
Port number Description
yy VM0404HB: 01~04 (default is 01)
VM0808HB: 01~08 (default is 01)
* All output ports
Control Description
on Mute on; audio output is disabled
off Mute off; audio output is enabled
(default)
Command Output
Command Output
Port Control Enter Description
mute oyy
*
on [Enter] Audio on for output port yy
(yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
mute oyy
*
off [Enter] Audio off for output port yy
(default)
(yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
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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. For example, to enable the CEC function on output port 1, type:
cec o01 on [enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the CEC command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available CEC commands:
Command Description
cec CEC command
Output Command Description
o Output command
Port number Description
yy VM0404HB: 01~04 (default is 01)
VM0808HB: 01~08 (default is 01)
* All output ports
Control Description
off Disable CEC (default)
on Enable CEC
Command Output
Port Control Enter Description
cec yy
*
off [Enter] CEC off for output port yy
(default)
(yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
cec yy
*
on [Enter] CEC on for output port yy
(yy:01~04 or 01~08, *)
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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. For example, to enable the echo feature, type:
echo on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Echo command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Echo commands:
Command Description
echo Echo command
Control Description
on Turns Echo function on
off Turns Echo function off (default)
Command Control Enter Description
echo on [Enter] Turn on Echo function
echo off [Enter] Turn off Echo function
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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.
The formula for the Black Screen command is as follows:
Command + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to enable the Black Screen function, type:
blackscreen on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Black Screen command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Black Screen commands:
Command Description
blackscreen Black Screen command
Control Description
on Turns Black Screen function on
(default)
off Turns Black Screen function off
Command Control Enter Description
blackscreen on [Enter] Turn on Black Screen function
blackscreen off [Enter] Turn off Black Screen function
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Read Command
The Read command allows you to view the current configuration, firmware
and other information about the device.
The formula for the Read command is as follows:
Command + [Enter]
1. To view information about the device, type:
read [Enter]
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Read commands:
Reset Command
The Reset command allows you to reset the VM0404HB / VM0808HB to the
default factory settings.
The formula for the Reset command is as follows:
Command + [Enter]
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Reset commands:
Command Enter Description
read [Enter] View information about the device,
including the input/output connections,
audio/video and CEC status, EDID
settings and the firmware version
Command Enter Description
reset [Enter] Resets the device settings
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Baud Rate Command
The Baud Rate command allows you to set the RS-232 da ta rate for the
VM0404HB / VM0808HB to use. Options are 9600, 19200 (default), 38400,
and 115200.
The formula for the Baud Rate command is as follows:
Command + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to set 38400 as the baud rate, type:
baud 38400 [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Baud Rate command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Baud Rate commands:
Command Description
baud Sets the RS-232 baud rate
Control Description
9600 Use 9600 baud rate
19200 Use 19200 baud rate (default)
38400 Use 38400 baud rate
115200 Use 115200 baud rate
Command Control Enter Description
baud 9600 / 19200 / 38400 /
115200
[Enter] Sets the RS-232 baud
rate
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Save/Load Profile Command
The Save/Load Profile command allows you to save and load conn ect ion
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. For example, to save the current conn ectio n configuration to profile 02,
type:
profile f 02 save [Enter]
2. To load profile 12, type the fol lowing:
profile f 12 load [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Save/Load Profile
commands:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Save/Load Profile commands:
Command Description
profile Save / Load profile
Profile Description
f Profile command
Profile Number Description
yy VM0404HB: 01~08 (default is 01)
VM0808HB: 01~16 (default is 01)
Control Description
save Save the connection configuration
load Load a saved profile
Comm
and Profile Profile Number Control Enter Description
profile fyy
(yy:01~08 or 01~16)
save [Enter] Save the connections as
profile yy.
profile fyy
(yy:01~08 or 01~16)
load [Enter] Load profile yy.
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Power on Detection Command
Power on Detection command all ows you to enable or disable the Power on
Detection function for the VM0808HB.
The formula for the Power on Detection command is as follows:
Command + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to enable the Power on Detection function, type:
pod on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Power on Detection
command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Power on Detection commands:
Command Description
pod Power on Detection command
Control Description
on Enable the Power on Detection
off Disable the Power on Detection
Command Control Enter Description
pod on [Enter] Enable the Power on Detection
pod off [Enter] Disable the Power on Detection
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RS232 Pin Assignment
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Not connected 6 Not connected
2 RXD 7 Not connected
3 TXD 8 Not connected
4 Not connected 9 Not connected
5GND
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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.
Do not use the device near water.
Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for
adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against
overheating, these openings must never be bl ocked or covered.
The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as
this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be
placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
The device shoul d be oper ated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V
phase-to-phase voltage.
To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
purpose of the grounding-type plug . Always follow your local/nat ion al
wiring codes.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the
power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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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.
To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
un-interruptible power supply (UPS).
Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing
rests on any cables.
Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.
Do not attempt to service the device yoursel f. Refer all servicin g to
qualified service personnel.
If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet
and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.
The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the device.
The device has been exposed to rain or water.
The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will
require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.
Avoid circuit overloads. Before connecting equipment to a circuit, know
the power supply’s limit and never exceed it. Always review the electrical
specifications of a circuit to ensure that you are not creating a dangerous
condition or that one does not already exist. Circui t overloads can cause a
fire and destroy equipment.
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Rack Mounting
Before working on the rack, ma ke 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.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the
rack first.
Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from
the rack.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the
rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit
rating.
Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and
other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the
equipment by the manufacturer.
Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a
rack.
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Technical Support
International
For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docume ntation,
and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt, page ii i:
North America
When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:
Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,
expansion cards, and software.
Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.
The sequence of operations that led up to the error.
Any other information you feel may be of help.
Email Support support@aten-usa.com
Online
Technical
Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Software Updates
http://www.aten-usa.com/support
Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
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Specifications
Function VM0404HB VM0808HB
Video Input Interface 4 x HDMI Type A
Female (Black)
8 x HDMI Type A
Female (Black)
Impedance 100 Ω
Max. Distance 1.8 m / 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)
Video
Output
Interface 4 x HDMI Type A
Female (Black)
8 x HDMI Type A
Female (Black)
Impedance 100 Ω
Max. Distance 3m / 4K@60Hz (4:4:4);
15m / 1920 x 1200
Video Max. Data Rate 18 Gbps (6 Gbps Per Lane)
Max. Pixel Clock 600 MHz
Compliance HDMI (3D, 4K, Deep Color)
HDCP 2.2 Compatible
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
Max. Resolution Up to 4096 x 2160 / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz (4:4:4)
Control
Control
RS-232 Connector: 1 x DB-9 Female (Black)
Baud rate and protocol:
Baud Rate: 19200, Data Bits: 8, Stop Bits:1,
Parity: No, Flow Control: No
IR 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black)
Ethernet 1 x RJ-45 Female
EDID Settings EDID Mode: Default / Port 1 / Remix / Customized
(EDID Wizard Support)
Power Connector 1 x 3-Prong AC Socket
I/P Rating 100-240VAC; 50-60Hz; 1.0A
Consumption AC110: 17.8W:83;
AC220:17.6W:83
AC110: 38.1W:179;
AC220:37.8W:177
Environme
nt
Operating Temp. 0–40ºC
Storage Temp. -20–60ºC
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 2.47 kg 3.99 kg
Dimensions (L x W x
H)
43.72 x 16.28 x 4.40 cm 43.24 x 26.23 x 4.40 cm
Carton Lot 1 pc
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