ATEN VS1814T User manual

User Manual
ATEN VanCryst™
VS1814T / VS1818T
HDMI over single Cat 5 Spli!er

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Compliance Statements
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 ules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC ules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Warning
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio
interference.
Achtung
Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen
verursachen.
Suggestion
Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure
compliance with FCC & CE standards.
KCC Statement

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HDMI Tra emark Statement
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc.
RoHS
This product is oHS compliant.

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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 modifications 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 setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VE IFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CO ECT BEFO E USE.
International http://eservice.aten.com
International 886-2-86 2-6 5
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Korea 82-2-467-678
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United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58 23

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Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
eseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Package Contents
Check to make sure that all the components are in working order. If you
encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.
1 VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter
1 power cord
1 mounting kit
1 user instructions*

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Contents
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Receiving Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. ardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Basic Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EDID Learn Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EDID Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the RS-232 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. RS-232 Commands
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RS-232 Serial Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Switch Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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CEC Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Read Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Baud Rate Setting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reset Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reboot Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VS1814T /
VS1818T 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 VS1814T / VS1818T 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 VS1814T /
VS1818T installation.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental features available
when operating the VS1814T / VS1818T.
Chapter 4, RS-232 Commands, provides a complete list of the serial
control protocol commands used when utilizing the S-232 Serial Port.
Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding
the VS1814T / VS1818T.
Note:
ead this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected
devices.
The product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved,
or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user
manual, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
>Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start > Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter is a fast and
efficient way of switching digital high definition video from one input source
to 4/8 displays located up to 100 m away. It implements HDBaseT extension
technology to connect the VS1814T / VS1818T to receiver units over one
single Cat 5e cable in order to transmit rich HDMI multimedia content in real
time.
You can connect up to 4 (VS1814T) or 8 (VS1818T) HDMI eceivers (such
as VE812 ) to a unit. The built-in S-232 port on the VS1814T / VS1818T
rear panel allows connected units to be controlled through a high-end controller
or PC.
The VS1814T / VS1818T supports up to 4k2k HDTV resolution, as well as up
to 1920 x 1200 PC resolution. It is equipped with an EDID selection method,
providing constant and reliable EDID data for the HDMI source device to
efficiently optimize video resolution.
The VS1814T / VS1818T HDMI Splitter is HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) compliant and compatible with a wide range of ATEN
devices (switches, matrix, converters, and so on). It supports all HDMI-
enabled equipment, such as DVD players, satellite set-top boxes and all HDMI
displays, making it an effective solution in broadcasting applications, digital
signage and educational settings.

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Features
One HDMI input to 4/8 HDMI outputs via a Cat 5e cable
Offers local HDMI output
Extends displays up to 100 m
Anti-jamming – resists signal interference during high-quality video
transmissions using HDBaseT technology
Implements HDBaseT extension technology using only one Cat 5e cable
to connect the transmitter and receiver
HDMI (3D, Deep color, 4kx2k); HDCP Compatible
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support
Built-in bi-directional S-232 serial remote port for high-end system
control*
Supports resolutions of up to Ultra HD 4kx2k and 1080p Full HD
Supports up to 340 MHz bandwidth for high performance video
Signaling rates up to 3.4 Gbits
EDID mode selection
ack Mountable
*The VS1814T / VS1818T AP operation instructions can be downloaded
from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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Requirements
The following equipment is required for a complete VS1814T / VS1818T
installation:
Source Device
The following equipment must be installed on any source of HDMI content:
HDMI output connector
Receiving Device
A local display device with an HDMI input connector
An HDMI eceiver (such as VE812 ) with an J-45 port for each output
port you will be installing
Cables
Standard HDMI cables for the source device and local display device
To ensure video quality, ATEN recommends using a Cat 5e/6/6a cables for
the HDMI eceivers
Note: 1. No cables are included in this package. ATEN strongly recommends
the use of high-quality cables of appropriate lengths to avoid any
audio and video display quality issue in different environments (i.e.
Shielded Cat 6 cables). Contact your dealer to purchase the correct
cable sets.
2. For best results, ATEN recommends using the ATEN 2L-2910 Cat 6
cable.
3. A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting to a DVI source
or display device. If a DVI/HDMI adapter is used, audio is not
supported.
4. If you wish to utilize the VS1814T / VS1818T’s high-end serial
controller function, you will also need to purchase an appropriate S-
232 cable. See Installing the RS-232 Controller, page 12.

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Components
Front View
Note: The VS1818T’s front panel is shown on this page. It is similar to the
front panel of VS1814T except for the number of HDBaseT out port
LEDs – the VS1814T has 4 HDBaseT out port LEDs.
No. Component Description
1 HDBaseT out
port LEDs (1~4 /
1~8)
Lights to indicate there is a working connection to the HDMI
receiving device(s) connected to the port(s).
2 HDMI out LED Lights to indicate there is a working connection to the local
display device.
3 HDMI in LED Lights to indicate that there is a working connection to the
source device (i.e., computer).
4 EDID learn
pushbutton
Press and release this button to automatically learn the
active display’s EDID.
5 EDID learn LED Flashes green to indicate that EDID Learning Mode is in
progress (see EDID Learn Pushbutton, page 11).
Lights green to indicate that EDID learning process is
successful.
Lights red to indicate that EDID learning process failed.
6 power LED Lights green to indicate that the VS1814T / VS1818T is
receiving power and is up and running.
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Rear View
Note: The VS1818T’s rear panel is shown on this page. It is similar to the rear
panel of VS1814T except for the number of HDBaseT out ports – the
VS1814T has 4 HDBaseT out ports.
No. Component Function
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 rounding,
page , for further details.
4
EDID mode switch Press this button to cycle through the EDID settings
stored in the unit (see EDID Mode Selection,
page 12).
5
HDBaseT out ports
(1~4 / 1~8)
The Cat 5e cables that connects the HDMI receiver
units plug in here.
6
HDMI input port The cable from your HDMI source device plugs in
here.
7
HDMI output port The cable from your HDMI display device plugs in
here.
8
firmware upgrade
button
This button is for enabling the Firmware Upgrade
Mode.
Note: Contact your product provider for details on
upgrading the firmware of your device.
RS-232 serial port This is the serial remote port for output source
selection and high-end system control, including
firmware upgrade.
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Chapter 2
ardware Setup
Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, the VS1814T / VS1818T can be mounted on
system racks. To rack mount a unit, do the following:
1. Using the screws provided in the ack Mount Kit, screw the mounting
bracket into the side of the unit as shown in the diagram below:
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 23. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the
installation are turned off.
3. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly
grounded.
Phillips hex head
M3 x 6

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2. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Grounding
To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VS1814T / VS1818T by connecting
one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the
wire to a suitable grounded object.
2. Make sure that all devices in your VS1814T / VS1818T installation are
properly grounded.

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Installation
efer to the installation diagram (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the
numbers of the steps) and do the following:
1. Use an HDMI Type A Male-to-Male cable to connect your computer or
HDMI source device to the VS1814T / VS1818T’s HDMI input port.
2. Use up to 4 (VS1814T) / 8 (VS1818T) Cat 5e (Cat 6 recommended) cables
to connect up to four / eight HDMI eceiver units (i.e. VE812 ) to the
HDBaseT out ports.
Note: The HDMI eceiver unit’s HDMI out port connects to the HDMI in
port on your video display device using an HDMI cable. efer to
your receiving device’s User Manual for more details.
3. (Optional) Use an HDMI cable to connect your local HDMI display device
to the HDMI output port.
4. Plug the power cord that came with the VS1814T / VS1818T into an AC
power source, then plug the power cable into the splitter’s power socket.
5. (Optional) To edit the VS1814T / VS1818T system settings, connect a
hardware / software controller to the S-232 port.
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