Table of Contents
- EMC Information
- User Information
- Package Contents
- Contents
- About this Manual
- Conventions
- Product Information
- Introduction
- Hardware Setup
- Front Panel Configuration
- Browser Operation
- Overview
- Logging In
- Main Page
- Profile List
- Profile Scheduling
- Connection Profiles
- 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 VM51616H 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 ar e designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environm ent. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a re sidential a rea is li kely to cause h armful inte rference in whi ch case th e
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 expr essly approv ed by the party r esponsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
KC Information: 이 기기는 업무용 (A 급)전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자
는 이점을 주의하시기 바라며 ,가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로합니
다.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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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 the
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.
International http://eservice.aten.com
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-949-428-1111
United Kingdom 44-175-3539-121
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Package Contents
The VM51616H package consists of:
1 VM51616H 16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler
1Power Cord
1 Mounting Kit
1 User Instruction s*
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 operatio n
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 VM51616H 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: 2018-03-05
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
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VM51616H Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VM51616H Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter2.
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter3.
Front Panel Configuration
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Enter Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Output Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LCD Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IP Address / Subnet Mask / Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turn Video Wall Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Array Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter4.
Browser Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Main Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Profile List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adding/Playing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Importing/Exporting a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Profile List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Play Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Profile Scheduling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connection Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Profile Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Profile Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Blank Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Independent Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Display Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Number of Displays / Bezel Dimensions / Audio Extract . . . . . . . .52
Grid View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Video Wall Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Serial Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Fan Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Device Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
User Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Permission Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Customized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
EDID & CEA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Customized EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
CEA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
HDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
OSD/CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Local Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
2. IP – Set network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3. LO – Load connections from profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
8. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
9. SV – Save the current connections into a profile. . . . . . . . . . . . 82
10. TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
11. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter5.
RS-232 Commands
Serial Control Protocol Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
RS232 Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Switch Port Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
EDID Mode Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Mute Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
CEC Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Scaling Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
FrameSync Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Fan Speed Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Echo Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Black Screen Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Read Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Reset Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Baud Rate Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Save/Load Profile Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
OSD Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Array Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Alert Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM51616H
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 VM51616H 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 VM51616H
installation.
Chapter 3, Front Panel Configuration, explains the fundamental
concepts involved in operating th e VM 51616H at the local site via the front
panel LCD display using pushbutto ns.
Chapter 4, Browser Operation, provides a complete description of the
VM51616H's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to
remotely configure and operate the VM51616H.
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 VM51616H.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VanCryst VM51616H 16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler is
a versatile solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and
audio from any of 16 HDMI sources to any of 16 HDMI displays at the same
time. As a Matrix Switch, each input can be independently connected to any or
all outputs, giving you the ul timate in flexibility and control in any multi-
display audio/video installation.
The VM51616H features Seamless Switch™, which employs FPGA matrix
system architecture to seamlessly switch between multiple sources and
multiple displays. With EDID Expert technology, the VM51616H sel ects the
optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and the highest quality display.
It also features a high-performing scaling engine that converts the video
resolution into the display's native resolution for the best image quality.
You can easily configure the VM51616H via the front panel LCD display and
pushbuttons. The LCD provides a quick view of all port connections, and lets
operators access the unit’s built-in configuration utility. Furthermore, the
VM51616H allows convenient configu rati on and operation via an intuitive
Graphical User Interface (GUI). The web GUI provides you with advanced
features which include easy setup of custom Video Wall and Digital Signage
configurations that can be saved and recalled. Because your VM51616H can
be controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, it conveniently integrates
into any existing network for easy remote access. For complete system
integration, serial control is standard through the built-in RS-23 2 port that
allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC.
The VM51616H is designed with a lo cal HDMI outp ut port that allows users
to monitor the input sources in real time. Through the HDMI connection, users
can directly preview up to 16 sources over one single display to quickly check
on source status anytime from the local side. The viewing mode of the local
display can be easily set as array of 1x1, 2x2, or 4x4 via the web GUI according
to different application demand.
The VM51616H is an ideal solution for applications that require HDMI outputs
from multiple sources to be conveniently delivered to mul tiple destinations,
such as for stage presentations, competitions, control centers, and system
installations that require real-time reports.
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Features
Connects any of 16 HDMI sources to any of to 16 HDMI displays
Multiple Control Methods – system management via front-pa nel
pushbuttons, RS-232 control, and Ethernet connections (Telnet / Web
GUI)
Seamless Switch™ – ATEN FPGA design unifies video formats to
provide continuous vi deo streaming, real-time switchin g and stable sign al
transmissions*
Scaler – features a video scaling function to convert input resoluti ons to
the optimum display resolut ions
Video Wall – allows you to create custom video wall layouts via intuitive
web GUI*
EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up,
high-quality display, and use of the best resol uti on across different screens
FrameSync – prevents image tearing by synchronizing the scaler output
frame rate to the input signal frame rate
Superior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
(1920 x 1080)
HDMI (3D, Deep color); HDCP 1.4 compatible
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) suppo rt
Local HDMI output – allows multiple previ e w of 16 video sources
Audio-enabled; HDMI audio can be extracted to stereo audio
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system control
ESD protection for HDMI
Firmware upgradeable
Rack-mountable (2U design)
Note:When Seamless Switch™ is enab led, mind the fol lo w in g:
V ideo outputs will not display 3D, Deep Color , or interlace (i.e., 1080i)
resolutions correctly. To use these features, make sure to first disable
Seamless Switch™.
V ideos may not display within range, in which case make sure to adjust
the display settings on your devi ce.
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Requirements
The following devices are required for a comple te VM51616H 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
1 audio 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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Source Device Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table below:
Browsers
Supported web browsers are shown in the table below:
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher
SuSE 8.2 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
OS Java Version Browser Version
Windows 8.1 V1.8.0_60 Chrome 45.0.2454.85 m
Firefox 40.0.3
Safari 5.1.7
Opera 31.0.1889.174
IE11 11
Windows 2012 R2
(64bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) IE11 11 (64bit)
Windows 2008 R2
(64bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) IE8 8
Windows 7
SP1(64bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) IE10 10 (64bit)
Windows XP V1.8.0_60 IE8 8
CentOS 7.0
(64Bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) Firefox 40.0.3
Ubuntu 12.04 V1.8.0_60 Chrome 45.0.2454.85
Solaris 11(64bit) V1.8.0_25 Firefox 33
Mac 10.10 V1.8.0_25 Safari 8
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Components
VM51616H 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 VM51616H. For full
details, see Main Screen, page 14.
2 Input Pushbuttons These pushbuttons refer to the HDMI Input ports found
on the VM51616H rear panel. Press to select the Input
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu
options, connection profiles (P1–P16) and so on.
Note: The INPUT (1–16) 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 VM51616H rear panel. Press to select
the Output port. These pushbuttons may also
correspond to connection profiles (P17–P32).
Note: The OUTPUT (1–16) front panel pushbuttons
have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
4 Function Pushbuttons The function pushbuttons (ARRAY, AUDIO, MENU,
PROFILE, ˄, ˅, ENTER and CANCEL) are for
navigating the LCD built-in configuration utility. For full
details, see Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 11.
Note: The function pushbuttons (except for ENTER
and CANCEL pushbuttons) have built-in LEDs that
light to indicate they have been selected.
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VM51616H 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 8, 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 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM51616H’s Browser Graphical
User Interface (GUI), the VM51616H must be
connected to your network. The cable that connects
the VM51616H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable
Connection, page 9, for further details.
7 RS-232 Serial Port Connect a computer or serial controller via this serial
port.
8 Audio Output Port The audio output port allows you to extract HDMI
audio to stereo audio. The cable from a speaker plugs
in here.
9 Local HDMI Output
Port
The local HDMI output port allows you to preview the
multiple view from the connected source device(s).
The cable from a HDMI display plugs in here.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The VM51616H can be mounted in a 19” (2U) 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 8 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 109. 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 M3X8
Phillips head hex M3X8
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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 the VM51616H by connecting one end of
the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of th e wi re to a
suitable grounded object .
2. Make sure that all devices in your VM51616H installation are properly
grounded.
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Cable Connection
Installation of the VM51616H is simply a matter of connecting the appropriate
cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in
the diagram correspond to the steps below), and do the following:
1. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire
to the grounding terminal, and the othe r end of the wire to a suitable
grounded object.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to
the unit from surges or static electricity.
2. If using the Browser Operation features (see Browser Operation, page 37),
plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM5161 6H’s Ethernet po rt.
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
VM51616H’s female RS-232 Serial port.
4. Connect up to 16 HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input ports.
5. Connect up to 16 HDMI display devices to the HDMI Output ports.
6. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VM51616H’s 3-
prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source.
7. (Optional) Connect a disp lay to the local HDMI output port to enable
multi-view preview from the connected source device(s).
8. (Optional) Connect a speaker to extract HDMI audio.
9. Power on the VM51616H and all devices in the installation.
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Installation Diagram
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Chapter 3
Front Panel Configuration
Overview
The VM51616H can be configured and operated locally via the front panel
LCD/pushbuttons; 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 local front panel operation is discussed in this chapter. Web GUI
Operation is discussed in Chapter 4, and RS-232 serial control is discussed in
Chapter 5.
Front Panel Pushbuttons
The front panel features an LCD display and pushbuttons for convenient
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 / OSD /Output Status, setting the
Array Mode for the local display, selecting security settings, and loading/
saving pr ofiles.
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 18).
Use the PROFILE pushbutton to switch between the connection profiles
which have been added to the Profile List (see Profile List, page 39).
Pressing this pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds displays the Save to a
Profile page (see Save to a Profile, page 31).
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 ARRAY pushbu tton to select a viewing mode and the input
sources for the local display (See Array Pushbut ton , page 34).
Use the AUDIO pushbutton to select an Input source for the stereo audio
output or mute it (see Audio Pushbutto n , page 35).
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Use the INPUT / OUTPUT (1–16) pushbuttons to select the Input/Output
port. These pushbuttons may also correspond to menu options, connection
profiles, and so on.
The VM51616H provides Prev / Next pushbuttons to navigate the menus.
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Enter Password
Upon VM51616H 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 VM51616H 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 14).
Additionally, the Password Screen appears if the VM51616H has been
configured to require a password for Front Panel operation (see Security Mode,
page 28).
To enter a password, do the 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 (1–9) 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 VM51616H password can be any four digit combi nati on
between 1111 to 9999. 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 entered.
3. If Password option is Enabled (see Security Mode, page 28), 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 th e top row, which are tied to the
Output ports shown in sequenti al order (1–16) at the bottom row.
The front panel pushbutton label (1–16) 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 18).
Use the Profile pushbutton to switch betw een profi le connections (see
Profile List, page 39).
Port Switching
From the Main Screen, users can configure the Input-to-Output port
connections to associate an Input source device to an Output display.
Input Port Selection
Use the Input Port pu shbuttons 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 (1–16) . The Output port LED(s) tied to
the said Input port will begin to flash. Available output port LED(s) wil l
light up (steady).
(Continues on next page.)
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
P5
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
P5
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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(Continued from previous page.)
In the example below , pressing Input port 1 shows it is tied to Output ports
1 and 2.
2. To disconnect an Output port from an In put 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 port , press any Input port pushbutton. The
Output port LED(s) tied to the said Input port wil l 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, then 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.
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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. After 10 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.
Output Port Selection
Use the Output Po rt 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 (1–16).
In the example below, Output port 1 pushbutt o n 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 presse d 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
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
P5
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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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. After 10 seconds of inactivity, all the LEDs turn off.
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LCD Menu Organization
The VM51616H has a built-in configuration utility via the front panel LCD,
which can be controlled by pressing the MENU and front panel Input
pushbuttons (1–16). User can cycle through the menu options, starting from IP
Setting page, in the order shown in the table below:
Note: The highlighted values are the default settings of the VM51616H.
Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s)
IP Setting IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Serial Port Setting Baud Rate 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 115200
Operation Mode EDID Default / Port1 / Remix / Customized
CEC On / NA
OSD On / NA
Output Status Video On / NA
Audio Extract
Mute
01-16
On / NA
Output Resolutions 01-16
Security Mode Mode None
Password Enable
Lock Screen
Change Password Old Password New Password
Save to a Profile Save to a Profile No. 01–32
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule
Turn Video Wall Off
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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 19)
Press 2 to go to the Serial Port Setting page (see page 21)
Press 3 to go to the Operation Mode Setting page (see page 22 )
Press 4 to go to the Security Mode Setting page (see page 28)
Press Next 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 VM51616H’s IP configuration. The values in
the LCD Menu are read-only and can be edited via the Browser GUI (Network,
page 63).
IP Address / Subnet Mask / Gateway
To view the VM51616H’s IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway, do the
following:
From the Menu page, press 1 to see the IP Setting submenu. The IP address,
Subnet Mask, and Gateway are then shown.
1: IP Setting
2: Serial Port Setting
3: Operation Mode
4: Security Mode
: Next
IP Address: 192.168.0.60
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
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Note: The VM51616H default IP address is 192.168.0.60. The default Subnet
Mask is 255.255.255.0. The default Gateway is 192.168.0.1.
4. Press Next to go to the next page.
5. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
6. Press Cancel to return to the previous page without saving.
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Serial Port Setting
To configure the VM51616H’s baud rate for its serial port connection, press 2
to select Serial Port Setting from the Menu page.
Baud Rate
To set the VM51616H’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
3: Operation Mode
4: Security Mode
: 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, OSD and Output Status features can be configured
from the Operation Mode page.
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is used to have the
VM51616H automatically apply a preset video configuration or EDID
Mode, which utilizes the best resolutio n across different monitors
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI
devices to communicate and respond to one remote control
The OSD, when enabled for a port, lets an attached display/monitor
show real-time port switching information
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 VM51616H’s operation mode settings from the Main Screen,
use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, then pres s pushbutton 3 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:
(Continues on next page.)
1: IP Setting
2: Serial Port Setting
3: Operation Mode
4: Security Mode : Next
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC
3: OSD
4: Output Status
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2. Press pushbuttons 1–4 to make your selection.
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 follow ing:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press pushbutton 2:
2. Press pushbuttons (1–16) to enable (ON) or disable (NA) the CEC fea ture
for the output port. If the port does not support CEC, an NA is shown.
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 VM51616H 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 68.
1: Default (In use) 3: Remix
2: Port 1 4: Customized
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC
3: OSD
4: Output Status
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
NA ON ON NA ON ON NA ON
OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
NA ON ON NA ON ON NA ON
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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.
OSD
The On-Screen Display (OSD) feature enables real-time text updates to appear
on the display device’s screen for any configuration changes made to the
Output port via the VM51616H’s front panel or Bro wser GUI.
To configure the OSD setting for each output port, do the following:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press pushbutton 3:
2. Press pushbuttons (1–16) to enable (ON) or disable (NA) the OSD feature
for the output port.
Note: The default OSD setting is On.
3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC
3: OSD
4: Output Status
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
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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 pushbutton 4:
2. Press 1 to select Video.
3. Press pushbuttons (1–16) 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.
(Continues on next page.)
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC
3: OSD
4: Output Status
1: Video
2: Audio Extract: --
3: Output Resolution
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
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To configure the Audio Extract settings, do the following:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press pushbutton 4:
2. Press 2 to select Audio Extract.
3. Press pushbuttons (1-16) to select an input port to the st ereo audio output.
To mute the audio, press the PROFILE pushbutton until it indicates ON.
To configure the Output Resolution settings for each output port, do the
following:
1. From the Operation Mode page, press pushbutton 4:
(Continues on next page.)
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC
3: OSD
4: Output Status
1: Video
2: Audio Extract: --
3: Output Resolution
Audio Input: --
Prole: Mute
Mute: NA
1: EDID Mode
2: CEC
3: OSD
4: Output Status
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2. Press 3 to select Output Resolution.
3. Press pushbuttons (1–16) to select an output port whose resolution will be
changed.
4. Available options include: Nativ e Resoluti on, 1024x768@60Hz,
1280x720@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 140 0x1050@60Hz,
1600x1200@60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz, 1920x120 0@60Hz,
1280x720@50Hz, 1920x1080@50Hz, 128 0x800@60Hz,
720x576@50Hz, and 1600x900@60Hz.
5. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
6. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
1: Video
2: Audio Extract: --
3: Output Resolution
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OUTPUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Res.
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Security Mode
The Security Mode page allows users to manage the VM51616H’s security-
related settings. Three security modes are available: None, Password Enable,
and Lock Screen. The VM51616H’s password can also be changed here.
To configure the VM51616H’s security settings from the Main Screen, use the
Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page, then press pushbutton 4 to access
the Security Mode page.
Mode
1. To change the VM51616H’s security mode, press pushbutton 1 in Security
Mode.
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. To enable a lock screen, press
pushbutton 3. The menu will then return to the home screen. When Lock
Screen is enabled, pressing any pushbutton from the home screen will
trigger the following messag e: Please press “Menu” to start.
Note: If Password is Enabled, the LCD display’ s default time-out is 5 minutes.
The VM51616H’s default password is 1234.
1: IP Setting
2: Serial Port Setting
3: Operation Mode
4: Security Mode : Next
1. Mode: None
2. Change Password
1: None (In Use)
2: Password Enable
3: Lock Screen
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3. Press Menu to return to the Menu page.
4. Press Cancel to return to the previous step without saving.
Change Password
1. To change the password for accessing the unit, press pushbutton 2.
2. In the Old Password field, the cursor flashes at the first digit. Enter the old
password (see Enter Password, page 13). 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 digit. Enter the
new password (1111–9999) using the front panel number pushbut tons.
(Continues on next page.)
1. Mode: None
2. Change Password
Old Password: * * * *
Incorrect Password
New Password: * * * *
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4. Re-enter the new password in the followi ng screen. The new password is
applied by the VM51616H immed iately.
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.
Re-enter New Password: * * * *
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Save to a Profile
The VM51616H allows users to store up to 32 of different connection profiles
(numbered P1–P32) 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 Next 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.
Input port pushbuttons 1–16 correspond to Profile P1 to P16
Output port pushbuttons 1–16 correspond to Profile P17 to P32
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
3: Turn Video Wall O
Save to a Prole No. 1
In 1-16=P1-P16; Out 1-16=P17-32.
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Play/Stop the Profile Schedule
Press port pushbutton 2 to Play or Stop the active Profile Schedule.
Turn Video Wall Off
If a video wall is currently playing, the submenu wi ll show as below. Press
pushbutton 3 to Turn Video Wall Off. The port assignments will return to their
default (i.e. disassemble the video wall).
1: Save to a Prole
2: Play the prole schedule
3: Turn Video Wall O
1: Save to a Prole
2: Play the prole schedule
3: Turn Video Wall O
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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 39).
When a Profile is in use, its profile number (P1–P32) is shown on the lower
right corner of the LCD display.
The Profile pushbutton functi o ns as fo llows:
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 P32). Note that:
Input ports 1–16 correspond to Profile P1 to P16.
Output ports 1–16 correspond to Profile P17 to P32 (where Output
Port 1=Profile 17, Output Port 2=Profile 18... Output Port 16=Profile
32).
The selected pushbutton’s light flashes, and the VM51616H immediately
applies the port connections configured in the selected profile. If the light
changes to a steady state, it means the profile is valid.
After pressing the Profile pushbutton, pressing it again will change to next
profile in Profile Scheduling (see page 44), 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 VM51616H device, an error
message “No Available Profile” is displayed when the Profile
pushbutton is pressed.
A Profile’s port connections can be edited using the front panel pushbuttons
(see Port Switching, page 14) or from the Connections page of the Browser
GUI (see Connection Profiles, page 46). Additionally , the Profile List can be
configured via the Profile page of the Browser GUI (see Profile List, page 39).
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
P5
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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Array Pushbutton
The ARRAY pushbutton allows users conveniently select the viewing mode
and the input sources for the local display. Press the Array pushbutton to enter
the setting page.
Press the Prev or Next pushbutton to select a viewing mode for the display
connected to the local HDMI Output Port. The available viewing modes
are: Single (1x1), Side by Side (1x2), Quad Vi ew (2x2), and Show All
(4x4).
Use pushbuttons 1-16 to select the input sources to be shown on the local
display. The selected sources will show on the display sequentially (from
upper left to lower right).
Press the Cancel pushbutton to reset the settings.
Press the Array pushbutton to exit.
Note: The resolution cannot be set with the Front Panel Operation (default
resolution: 1920x1080@60HZ). Users can select the resolution using
the Browser GUI. See Local Output, page 79.
Array Mode: Quad View
Selected Input(s): --, --, --, --
Resolution: 1920x1080@60HZ
Mode: | Reset: Cancel | Exit: Array
Array Mode: Quad View
Selected Input(s): 8, 12, 9, 16
Resolution: 1920x1080@60HZ
Mode: | Reset: Cancel | Exit: Array
Array Mode: Quad View
Selected Input(s): 8, 12, 9, 16
Resolution: 1920x1080@60HZ
Mode: | Reset: Cancel | Exit: Array
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Audio Pushbutton
The HDMI audio of the VM51616H can be extracted to the stereo audio. The
AUDIO pushbutton lets users easily select an Input source for the stereo audio
output or mute it. Press the Audio pushbutton to enter the setting page.
Use pushbuttons 1-16 to select an input source to the stereo audio output.
Press the selected pushbutton again to deselect the output port.
Press the Profile pushbutton to Mute or Unmute the audio.
Press the Cancel pushbutton to reset the settings.
Press the Array pushbutton to exit.
Audio Input: --
Mute: NA
Prole: Mute
Audio Input: 15
Mute: NA
Prole: Mute
Audio Input: 15
Mute: NA
Prole: Mute
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Chapter 4
Browser Operation
Overview
The VM51616H 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 VM51616H 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 VM51616H’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 op ens to the Profile List. This is where you configure the input
to output connections by creating profiles. The page is divided into three parts:
the Menu Bar, Profile List, and Profile Schedul ing.
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar consists of Model information, Import Profiles, Export Profiles,
the Settings icon, and the Logout button.
Click the model number to add a description for the Video Matrix switch
that you wish to show after the model number.
Click Import Profiles or Export Profiles to import or export a
configuration file (see page 41).
Click Settings to enter the System Settings (see page 55).
Click the Logout button to log out of the GUI.
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Profile List
The Profile List lets you con figure the input to output port connections by
creating profiles to use. You can store up to 32 differently configured profiles
that can be saved and played by two methods: locally via the unit’s front panel
pushbuttons and via the web GUI.
Adding/Playing a Profile
To configure a connection pro fil e:
1. From the Profile List, click a [Profile].
2. Select a template for the profile and click Apply to save your
configuration or click Skip to enter the next page.
3. Configure the input to output connections for the profile (see page 46).
4. New profiles appear in the Profile List, as shown here:
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5. Select the profile and click Apply.
6. The profile appears in the large Play window and the connections start:
Note: More information about Profile List page options are provided on the
next page.
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Importing/Exporting a Profile
To export the VM51616H’s connection profiles, do the followin g:
1. Click Export Profiles. A configuration file will then begin downloadin g.
To import connection profiles to the VM51616H, do the following:
1. Click Import Profiles.
2. Browse to the configuration file, select it and click Open.
Note: Importing a connection profile database will overwrite the current
profiles.
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Profile List Options
Clicking a Profile and a pop-up menu opens with options.
Profile
Play Window
Option Description
Apply Click Apply to put the profile in the Play window. This allows you to
start the profile connections.
Edit Click Edit to configure the profile's input to output connections.
Option Description
On Sequence On Sequence will appear when a profile schedule is playing (see
page 44).
<Click < to go back to the previous profile in the sequence, when
Profile Scheduling is in use. Only available with On Sequence.
>Click > to advance to the next profile in the sequence, when Profile
Scheduling is in use. Only available with On Sequence.
Positioning Click Positioning to open a window that allows you to adjust the
image position on each display. For Video Wall profiles, you can
also set the Bezel Dimension, which is the frame thickness between
each display.
Change Input Click Change Input to configure the profile's input to output
connections.
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Other
Removes the profile from the Play window.
Option Description
Show OSD Check Show OSD to show text updates that appear on the display
when configuration or port changes are made.
Mute All Check Mute All to mute the audio for all ports.
Blank All Check Blank All to turn off the video to all displays.
Option Description
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Profile Scheduling
Profile Scheduling is located below the Profile List. Scheduling allows you to
queue and play connection profiles in sequence for a specific amount of time.
Option Description
Click to edit profile schedule.
Click to play profile schedule.
Click to stop profile schedule.
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.
When a Profile Schedule is playing the On Sequence box will
appear in the Play window.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the Profile Schedule
page.
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Connection Profiles
After finishing the settings of Adding /Playin g a Profile (see page 39), you are
able to configure the connection profil es with in puts and outputs here. The
Connection Profiles allow you to configure one or multiple inputs to one or
multiple outputs that form various video layouts to fulfill diverse applications,
such as digital signage, video wall, surveillance, etc.
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Profile Layout
Each blank icon represents an Output port and the connected display. The
blank circle at the center shows the number of Input port selected for the
display. The small number (upper-left corner) is the Output port for the
display. Click the icons to select options. Use the icons to create Indepen dent
and Grouped Outputs. Independent Outputs will display video on a single
monitor. Grouped Outputs will display video across multiple monitors as one
large screen.
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Profile Options
Option Description
Click an icon to choose its Output and Video Input from the
Display Preference menu (see page 51).
Click multiple icons to Group Outputs (see Grouping, page 50) and
choose the Video Input from the Display Preference menu.
+Use + next to Display Layout _1 to create additional layouts under
the same profile.
Click the PEN icon or name to edit the profile name.
Click Select All to select all outputs.
Click Unselect All to unselect all outputs.
Click “-” or “+” to zoom out or zoom in the layout of the Video Wall.
Click Test to play current profile without saving.
Click Save & Apply to save the profile and put it in the Play window
(see page 42).
Click Save to save the profile.
Click Save as to save the profile as a different profile number.
Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the Profile List.
Click Grid View to use a Grid View for configuring connection
profiles (see page 53).
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Blank Output
Independent Output
Option Description
Blank Icon Click Blank Output icons to highlight icons in green and use the
Display Preferences menu to set the video options (see Display
Preferences, page 51).
Select a single icon to set the Output and Video Input for an
independent display (see Independent Output, page 49).
Select multiple icons and set the Video Input to group displays as
one screen (see Grouping, page 50). You must first set the Output
port for each icon.
Drop-down Menu Use the drop-down menu to select the Output port.
Option Description
Independent
Output
Independent Outputs are displays that have their own Video Input
and Output selected. Independent Outputs:
Display their own video
Icons have their own color and Video Input
Select an Independent Output and use the Display Preferences
(page 51) menu select the Video Input.
Drop-down
Menu
Use the drop-down menu to select the Output port.
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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Grouping
Group
Option Description
Grouping Click multiple icons to Group Outputs (highlighted in green) and
click →|← to group the displays into one screen*. Use the Display
Preferences menu to select the Video Input for the group - each
Output icon in the Group will appear with the same Video Input
number and icon color (see Group, page 50).
Note: Before grouping you must set the Output port for each icon.
Ungroup Select a group and click ←|→ to ungroup the displays.
Option Description
Group A Group (of Outputs) shares the same Video Input and displays
the video together as one large screen. A Group of Outputs:
Displays video across multiple monitors to form one screen
Icons have the same color and Video Input number.
Select a Group and use the Display Preferences menu to select
the Video Input.
To group outputs see Grouping, page 50.
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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Display Preferences
Option Description
Display
Preferences
Click Output icons for the Display Preferences menu to appear– to
select the Output and/or Video Input port.
Output Use the drop-down menu to select the Output port (Independent
and single Blank icons only).
If you select multiple displays the output ports selected will appear
here. You can use the output icon’s drop-down menu to change the
output port for the display.
Video Input Use the drop-down menu to select the Video Input port.
Radio Button Fit Width of Output(s): fits the video to the width of the display.
Fit Height of Output(s): fits the video to the height of the display.
Scale to Whole Output(s): fits the video on the entire display.
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Number of Displays / Bezel Dimensions / Audio Extract
Option Description
Number of
Displays
Use the Horizontal and Vertical drop-down menu to select the
number of displays that make up the video wall (a maximum of 64
are supported). Match this to the physical layout of the displays.
Click Apply to set the layout.
Output Order Automatically assign output ports by selecting one of the following
options: Left to right (top to bottom), right to left (top to bottom), top
to bottom (left to right) or top to bottom (right to left).
Bezel
Dimension
Use the four boxes to increase/decrease the frame size for each
active display.
Monitor
Lock / Unlock
Click the monitor icon to Lock the (4) bezel settings, so that when
one size is changed they all change.
Click the monitor icon to Unlock the (4) bezel settings, so that each
size can be set independently.
Audio Extract Use the drop-down menu to select the input source to be extracted
to stereo audio output.
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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 Test to play current profile with out saving.
Click Save & Apply to save a profile and begin playing it.
Click Save to save the profile.
Click Save as to save the profile as a different profile number.
Click Cancel to undo all unsaved changes.
Video Wall Example
The example below shows a video wall with 8 displays.
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Each Group and Independent Output has a unique color.
This video wall has 1 Group and 2 Independent displays.
The Group will show Video Input 01 across both displays as one lar ge
screen.
The Independent displays will show the video from their own Video
Input – 03 and 04.
Add Display Layouts to create separate video walls (see Profile
Options, page 48).
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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 Rate, Language, and Fan
settings as well as 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, backup, and restoring the
device’s firmware.
The HDCP page lets users view and set HDCP key settings.
The OSD/CEC page allows users to control port OSD and CEC
settings.
The Video page allows users to set Seamless Switch™ options which
determine how a display performs when the input port is changed.
The Read Status page lists the status overview of the Video Matrix
Switch, including System Network, Device Info, Video Connection,
Audio Connection, CEC, OSD, and Output Resolution.
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The Local Output page allows users to configure the resolution, HDCP,
and the Array Mode of the display device that is connected to the local
HDMI port.
Click Profile List to return to the Main pag e .
Option Description
Click Save to apply the settings.
Click Cancel to discard changes and reset settings.
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General
The General page has three sections: Fan Status, Device Info, and Other.
Serial Setting
Use the Baud Rate drop-down menu to select a serial port setting.
Options include: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200.
Fan Status
This section displays the VM51616H’s fans’ statuses.
The VM51616H also includes a drop-down menu which allows fo r
manual selection of fan speed.
Note: If the fans have stopped working, they will appear as follows.
Device Info
This section lists the device’s type, Model Name, Firmware Version
and port statuses.
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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 VM51616H’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 VM51616H supports up to 32 users and allows up to 16
concurrent logins (see page 60 for more details).
Edit – Click the Edit button to change user information. This option
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 61 for
more details).
Delete – 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 permission level (see page 61)
when accessing the VM51616H’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
Permission Level, page 61).
Click Create User to save the data.
Click Cancel to discard the changes and exit.
If a user is logged into the VM51616H’ s GUI, their 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
VM51616H, in addition to full User Managem ent 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 descriptiv e 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 name, enter another value and click
Save.
Input and Output port names can be the same.
Press Cancel to discard changes and reset settings.
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Network
The Network page lets you configure the IP settings, website timeout, and
Telnet settings for connecting to the VM51 616H.
Enable DHCP to allow the DHCP server to assign an IP address to the
VM51616H. 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 Timeout* – 5 minutes
Telnet Enabled
Enter the values, then click Save. Changes may take a few seconds and after
refreshing the page automatically redirects you to the IP address specified.
*This option controls how long an inactive web connection stays lo gged
into the VM51616H. Use N/A to disable this option. Other opti ons
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
VM51616H can use the best resolution for its disp lay(s).
Note: The EDID Mode can also be selected via the Front Panel pushbuttons –
see EDID Mode, page 22.
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 VM51616H 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 resolu tion.
Customized: See Customized Mode, see page 66.
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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 (01–16).
Retrieve EDID: Click and a pop-up window appears to retrieve the
EDID settings of a stored EDID configuration: Customized EDID 01-
16, 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 68 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 resolution/
timing details.
In the drop down menu, choose a resolution with values that fit the attached
monitor/display de vice and cli c k Save.
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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 resolution/
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 VM51616H’s firmware and back
up or restore system settings. This is an Administrator only function.
To upgrade the VM51616H’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 VM51616H’s system settings, do the following:
1. Click Backup. A configuration file will then begin download ing .
To restore the VM51616H’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
functionality between different devices. This is an Administrator and
Advanced User only function.
Input
Here users can select whether input port content is HDCP 1.4 or non-HDCP
enabled, either individually or by ap plying one setting to all ports.
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.
Output
Here users can define whether or not HDCP settings are fixed, either by
individual port or by applying one setting to all ports. By prearranging and
fixing keys, this setting ensures that the Seamless Switch™ feature is possible
even when switching between HDCP and non-HDCP enable d devices.
HDCP Check
The HDCP Check button allows you to check the HDCP cap a bil ity of the
connected displays at one time. The analyses are indicated in the brackets after
the Fix HDCP check box for each port.
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OSD/CEC
The OSD/CEC page lets users view and set OSD and CEC settings for all ports.
OSD: Sets the default OSD option for the port. When OSD is on, real-
time text updates appear on the display for 10 seconds when
configuration and port changes are made to its output.
Use the drop-down menu to apply options to all ports, or ON/OFF
button to enable/disable the OSD for each port.
CEC: Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected
HDMI devices to communicat e and respon d to one remote control.
Use the drop-down menu to apply options to all ports, or On/Off
button to enable/disable CEC for a port.
Click Save to save the settings or Cancel to exit without saving the
settings.
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Video
The Video page allow you to set Seamless Switch™ options which determine
how a display performs when the input port is changed.
Note: When Seamless Switch™ is enabled:
1. The Transition, Period and Scale Resolution options can be enabled.
2. Video outputs will not display 3D, Deep Color, or interlace (i.e.,
1080i) resolutions correctly. To use these features, first disable
Seamless Switch™.
3. Videos may not display within ran ge (fit on the screen ), in which
case, make sure to adjust the display settings on your device.
Seamless Switch™: Turning Seamless Switch on removes the video
distortion and delay seen when an input port is switched.
Use the drop-down menu to apply to all ports, or the ON/OFF
button to enable/disable Seamless Switching per port.
Transition: Allows you to fade the video display when the input port is
changed.
Use the drop-down menu to apply to all ports, or ON/OFF button
to enable/disable Transitions per port.
Use the period option to set the fade speed.
Period: Sets the fade speed for the Transition opti on.
Use the drop-down menu to apply an option (Slow, Normal, or
Fast) to all ports, or lower drop-down menus to apply options per
port.
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Scale Resolution: Forces the port to scale the video displayed to the
selected resolution. Use the top drop-down menu to apply an option to
all ports, or use the lower drop-down menus to apply options per port.
Options are: 560x360@60 HZ, 720x576@50HZ, 768x480@ 60HZ,
1024x768@60HZ, 1280x720@50HZ(720p), 1280x720@60HZ(720p),
1920x1080@30HZ(1080p), 1280x800@60HZ, 1280x1024@60HZ,
1366x768@60HZ, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1600x900@60HZ,
1600x1200@60HZ, 1920x1200@60HZ, 1920x1080@50HZ(1080p),
and 1920x1080@60HZ(1080p).
Click Save to save the settings.
Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the Video page.
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Local Output
The VM51616H is designed with a lo cal HDMI outp ut port that allows users
to monitor multiple input sources in real time. The Local Output page allows
users to configure the resolution, HDCP, and the Array Mode of the display
device that is connected to the local HDMI port.
Resolution: Use the drop-down menu to apply a resolution for the
display that is connected to the Local Output. Options are:
560x360@60HZ, 720x576 @50HZ, 768x480@60HZ,
1024x768@60HZ, 1280x720@50HZ, 1280x720@60HZ,
1920x1080@30HZ, 1280x800@60HZ, 128 0x1024@60HZ,
1366x768@60HZ, 1400x1050@60Hz, 16 00x900@60HZ,
1600x1200@60HZ, 1920x1200@60HZ, 1920x1080@50HZ, and
1920x1080@60HZ.
Supported HDCP: Click to check and show the HDCP capab ility of
the connected display.
Array Mode: Use the drop-down menu to select a viewing m ode for
the local display. Options are: 1x1, 1x2, 2x2, and 4x4 .
Use the drop-down menu to select the input source for the split screen.
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Telnet Operation
The VM51616H can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session
using Telnet.
To log into the VM51616H 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 VM51616H’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 newes t
login takes effect and the previous session is replaced.
Configuration Menu
Once a Telnet connection to the VM51616H 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 specified port
SV – Save the current connections into profile nn
TI – Set timeout
VR – Software version information
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 ideo 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 this manu al are also applicable in Telnet
mode, see RS-232 Com mands, page 91.
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 VM51616H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system
control through a high-end 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 VM51616H.
The formula for the Switch command is as follows:
Command + Input + Number + Output + Number + Group + 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]
4. To switch audio from input port 06 to stereo audi o out put, type:
sw i06 console audio [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 01-16 port
Output Command Description
o Output command
Port number Description
yy 01-16 port
* All output ports
Group Description
normal default HDMI audio outputs
console audio Switch the audio to the stereo audio
output
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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 04 (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.
4. The Group can be skipped, and the default value (normal; HDMI
audio output) will be used.
The following table lists the available Switch Port commands:
Control Description
on Turn on the display
off Turn off the display
+Next Port
-Previous Port
Com-
mand
Input
Com-
mand
Input
Port
Output
Com-
mand
Out-
put
Port
Group Con-
trol Enter Description
sw i xx o yy
*
normal
console audio
[Enter] Switch Input Port xx to
Output Port yy
(xx:01~16; yy:01~16, *)
sw o yy
*
on
off
[Enter] Turn on Output Port yy
Turn off Output Port yy
(yy:01~16, *)
sw o yy
*
normal
console audio
+
-
[Enter] Switch Output port yy
to next Output port.
Switch Output port yy
to previous Output port.
(yy:01~16, *)
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EDID Mode 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 + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to use the Port1 EDID mode, type:
edid port1 [enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the EDID command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available EDID commands:
Command Description
edid EDID Mode command
Control Description
port1 Implement the EDID of the connected
display to Port 1, and pass it to the
video source.
remix Implement the EDID of each
connected display according to its
connection when the VM51616H is
first powered on, or immediately after
selecting the Remix option.
default Implements ATEN’s default EDID.
(default)
custom Implements the customized mode as
set in the EDID system settings.
(See Customized EDID Settings,
page 68)
Command Control Enter Description
edid port1 [Enter] The EDID from Port 1 is passed to the video
source.
edid remix [Enter] The VM51616H implements the EDID of each
connected display according to its connection
when the VM51616H is first powered on, or
immediately after selecting the Remix option.
edid default [Enter] ATEN’s default EDID is passed to the video
source.
edit custom [Enter] Implements the customized mode.
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Mute Command
Mute allows you to enable or disab le an outp ut port(s) audio .
The formula for the Mute command is as follows:
Command + Output + Number + Group + 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. Skip the output port comm and to mute or enable the audio of all
output ports.
3. The Group can be skipped, and the default value (normal; HDMI
audio output) will be used.
Command Description
mute Mute command
Output Command Description
o Output command
Port number Description
yy 01-16 port (default is 01)
* All output ports
Group Description
normal Mute the default HDMI audio outputs.
console Mute the stereo audio output
Control Description
on Mute on; audio from HDMI output port
is disabled
off Mute off; audio output enabled
(default)
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The following table lists the available Mute commands:
Com
mand
Output
Command
Port
Number Group Cont
rol Enter Description
mute oyy
*
normal
console
on [Enter] Audio on for output port yy
(yy:01~16, *)
mute oyy
*
normal
console
off [Enter] Audio off for output port yy
(default)
(yy:01~16, *)
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CEC Command
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI devices to
communicate and respond to th e same remote co ntrol.
The formula for the CEC command is as follows:
Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to enable the CEC functi on 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 comm a nds:
Command Description
cec CEC command
Output Command Description
o Output command
Port number Description
yy 01-16 port (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:01~16, *)
cec yy
*
on [Enter] CEC on for output port yy
(yy:01~16, *)
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Scaling Command
The Scaling command allows you to set a resolution for scaling the display
connected to an output po rt .
The formula for the Scaling command is as follows:
Command + Output + Number 1 + Horizontal Resolution + Number 2
+ Vertical Resolution + Number 3 + Frequenc y + Number 4 + Contr ol
+ [Enter]
1. For example, to turn scaling off for output port 02, type:
scaling o02 off [Enter]
2. To set the scaling for output port 04 to 1920x1080@60Hz, type:
scaling o04 1080p [Enter]
3. To set the scaling for all output ports to the connected display’s native
resolution, type:
scaling o* native [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Scaling command:
Command Description
scaling Scaling command
Output Description
o Output command
Port Number Description
yy 01-16 port
* All output ports
Horizontal
Resolution Description
hor Horizontal resolution command for
scaling
Resolution Number Description
hhhh Horizontal resolution
Vertical Resolution Description
ver Vertical resolution command for
scaling
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Note: 1. Each command string should be separated with a space.
2. The Port Number command string can be skipped, and the default
value will be used.
The following table lists the available Scaling commands:
Resolution Number Description
vvvv Vertical resolution
Frequency Description
freq Frequency command for scaling
Frequency Number Description
fff Frequency resolution
Control Description
off Turn off the scaling function
(by pass mode)
native Map display's native resolution for
scaling (default)
Comm
and
Out
put
Port
Numb
er
Horiz
ontal
Resol
ution
Num
ber
Vertic
al
Resol
ution
Num
ber
Freq
uenc
y
Num
ber
Contr
ol Enter Description
scaling oyy
*
off [Enter
]
Turn off
scaling for
port yy (by
pass mode)
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
native [Enter
]
Enable
display’s
native
resolution for
scaling on
output port yy
(default)
yy: 01~16 or
*
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scaling oyy
*
hor 1920 ver 1080 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1920x1080@
60Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1280 ver 720 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1280x720@6
0Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1920 ver 1200 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1920x1200@
60Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1600 ver 1200 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1600x1200@
60Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1400 ver 1050 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy
to1400x1050
@60Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1280 ver 1024 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1280x1024@
60Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1024 ver 768 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1024x768@6
0Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
Comm
and
Out
put
Port
Numb
er
Horiz
ontal
Resol
ution
Num
ber
Vertic
al
Resol
ution
Num
ber
Freq
uenc
y
Num
ber
Contr
ol Enter Description
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scaling oyy
*
hor 1280 ver 800 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1280x800@6
0Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 720 ver 576 freq 50 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
720x576@50
Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
scaling oyy
*
hor 1600 ver 900 freq 60 [Enter
]
Scale output
port yy to
1600x900@6
0Hz
yy: 01~16 or
*
Comm
and
Out
put
Port
Numb
er
Horiz
ontal
Resol
ution
Num
ber
Vertic
al
Resol
ution
Num
ber
Freq
uenc
y
Num
ber
Contr
ol Enter Description
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FrameSync Command
The FrameSync command allows you enable or disable the Frame
Synchronization function for VM51616H.
The formula for the Scaling command is as follows:
Command + Control + [Enter]
For example, to enable the Frame Synchronization function, type:
frsync on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the FrameSync command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available FrameSync commands:
Command Description
frsync Frame Synchronization command
Control Description
off Turn off the FrameSync
on Turn on the FrameSync
Command Control Enter Description
frsync off [Enter] Turn off the Frame Synchronization
function
frsync on [Enter] Turn on the Frame Synchronization
function
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Fan Speed Command
The Fan Speed command allows you to set the internal fan speed that cools the
VM51616H.
To set the fan speed, use the following command:
Command + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to set the fan to low speed, type:
fan low [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Fan Sp eed command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Fan Speed commands:
Command Description
fan Fan Speed Command
Control Description
low Set internal fan to low speed (default)
mid Set internal fan to normal speed
high Set internal fan to high speed
Auto Set internal fan to auto speed
Command Control Enter Description
fan low [Enter] Sets fan speed to low
fan mid [Enter] Sets fan speed to normal
fan high [Enter] Sets fan speed to high
fan auto [Enter] Sets fan speed to auto
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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 followin g 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, typ e :
read [Enter]
The following table shows the possible values for the Read command:
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 VM51616H to the default factory
settings.
The formula for the Reset command is as follows:
Command + [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Reset command:
Note: 1. Each command string should be separated with a space.
2. User account settings will not be reset to the factory defaults.
The following table lists the available Reset commands:
Command Description
read Read command
Command Enter Description
read [Enter] View information about the
device
Command Description
reset Reset command
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 data rate for the
VM51616H 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 com mand s :
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 connection
profiles. Saving profiles will save the connections currently in use.
The formula for the Save/Load Profile command is as follows:
Command + Profile + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to save the current connection configuration to profile 02,
type:
profile f 02 save [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Save/Lo ad 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 01-32 (default is 01)
Control Description
save Save the connection configuration
load Load a saved profile
Command Profile Profile
Number Control Enter Description
profile fyy
*
save [Enter] Save the connections as profile yy.
yy:01~32, *
profile fyy
*
load [Enter] Load profile yy.
yy:01~32, *
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OSD Command
To enable or disable the On-Screen Display (OSD) for displays, use the
following command:
Command + Output + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to enable the OSD for output 07, type:
osd o07 on [Enter]
2. For example, to disable the OSD for all ou tputs, type:
osd o* off [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the OSD command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available OSD commands:
Command Description
osd OSD command
Output Description
o Output port command
Number Description
yy Output port
01~16 port (default is 01)
* All output ports
Control Description
on Enable OSD function
off Disable OSD function (default)
Command Output
Command
Output
Port Control Enter Description
osd oyy
*
on [Enter] OSD on for output yy
yy:01~16, *
osd oyy
*
off [Enter] OSD off for output yy
(default)
yy:01~16, *
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Array Command
To set up an viewing mode (1x1, 1x2, 2x2, or 4x4) for the local display , use the
following command:
Command + Vertical + Number + Horizontal + Number + Input +
Sequence + [Enter]
1. For example, to set up the viewing mode to a 2x2 array with video inputs
from Input Port 7, 8, 2, and 3 sequentially, type:
array ver 2 hor 2 i7,8,2,3 [Enter]
2. For example, to set up a single view with video from Input Port 9, typ e:
array ver 1 hor 1 i9 [Enter]
3. For example, to set up the viewing mode to a 4x4 array with all 16 video
inputs, type:
array ver 4 hor 4 [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Array command:
Command Description
array array viewing mode command
Vertical Description
ver vertical command
Vertical Number Description
m numbers of vertical inputs
1, 2, or 4
Horizontal Description
hor horizontal command
Horizontal Number Description
n numbers of horizontal inputs
1, 2, or 4
Input Description
i input command
Input Sequence Description
yy sequence of input ports to show
01-16 port
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Note: 1. Each command string should be separated with a space.
2. The viewing array supports modes of 1x1 (single), 1x2 (side by side),
2x2 (quad mode), or 4x4 (show all) only.
3. Use commas to separate the Input Ports when setting the Input
Sequence. The Input Sequence can be omitted in the 4x4 mode, which
all 16 Input Ports will show on the local screen.
The following table lists the available Array commands:
Comm
and
Vertical
Com-
mand
Vertical
Number
Horizo
ntal
Comm
and
Hori-
zontal
Num-
ber
Input
Input
Seque
nce
Enter Description
array ver m hor n i yy [Enter] Show an m x n array
on the local display
with sequence yy
yy:01~16
array ver m hor n [Enter] Show all Input
sources in a 4x4 array
mode
m:4; n:4
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Alert Command
To trigger a warning when issues arise for a specific input port, use the
followin g co mmand:
Command + Input + Number + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, to enable the basic Alert function for input port 1, type:
alert i01 m1 [enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Alert command:
Note: Each command string should be separated with a space.
The following table lists the available Alert commands:
Command Description
alert Alert command
Input Description
i Input command
Port number Description
yy 01-16 port
Control Description
off Disable Alert (default)
m1 Show basic Alert (flashing border)
m2 Show detailed Alert (flashing border
and port information)
Command Input
Command Input Port Control Enter Description
alert iyy
off [Enter] Alert off for input port yy
(yy:01~16)
alert iyy
m1 [Enter] Basic Alert on for input port yy
(yy:01~16)
alert iyy
m2 [Enter] Detailed Alert on for input port yy
(yy:01~16)
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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 impo rt ant 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/national
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, documentation,
and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt, page iii:
North America
When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:
Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Your computer configu rati on, incl uding 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 VM51616H
Video Input Interface 16 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
Impedance 100 Ω
Max. Distance up to 5 m
Video
Output
Interface 16 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
(Array Mode): 1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
Impedance 100 Ω
Max. Distance up to 15 m
Video Max. Data Rate 6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps per Lane)
Max. Pixel Clock 225 MHz
Compliance HDMI (3D, Deep Color)
HDCP 1.4 Compatible
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
Max. Resolution Up to 1080p
Audio Output 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)
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
Ethernet 1 x RJ-45 Female
EDID Settings EDID Mode: Default / Port1 / Remix / Customized
(EDID Wizard support)
Switches Power 1 x Rocker Switch
Power Connector 1 x 3-Prong AC Socket
I/P Rating 100-240VAC; 50-60Hz; 4.8A
Consumption 120 VAC, 125W ; 230 VAC, 122W
Environme
nt
Operating Temp. 0–40ºC
Storage Temp. -20–60ºC
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 7.86 kg
Dimensions (L x W x
H)
43.24 x 38.18 x 8.80 cm
Carton Lot 1 pc
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Limited Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILI TY EXCE ED THE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FRO M THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK,
OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with
respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such
revisions, or update. For further inquiries, please contact your direct vendor.