ATEN CE840 User manual

CE840
USB True 4K HDMI HDBaseT 3.0
KVM Extender
User Manual

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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
Shield twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure
compliance with FCC & CE standards.
KCC Statement

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Industr Canada Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
HDMI Trademark 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 886-2-8692-69 9
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3- 61 - 811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111

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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

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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 CE840 USB True 4K HDMI HDBaseT 3.0 KVM Extender (Local Unit)
1 CE840 USB True 4K HDMI HDBaseT 3.0 KVM Extender ( emote
Unit)
1 HDMI cable
1 microphone cable
1 speaker cable
1 USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable
2 mounting kits
8 foot pads
2 power adapters and power cords
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Local and Remote Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CE820L Front and Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CE840R Front and Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. ardware Setup
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LED Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
USB Control Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ATEN Standard Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CE840 USB
True 4K HDMI HDBaseT 3.0 KVM Extender. 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 CE840 units. Their
purposes, features, and benefits are presented, and the functions of their panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, ardware Setup, describes the steps that are necessary to
quickly and safely set up your CE840 units.
Chapter 3, Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in
operating the CE840 units.
Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding
the CE840 units.
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
Adopting the latest HDBaseT 3.0 technology, CE840 USB True 4K HDMI
HDBaseT 3.0 KVM Extender consists of a local unit and a remote unit,
enabling uncompressed True 4K HDMI, audio, S232, Ethernet, and USB
signal transmission across 100m over a single Cat 6A cable (ATEN 2L-2920
Cat 6A Cable recommended) or above. Installation is made easy, neat, and
cost-efficient with no compromises on high quality distribution of AV content.
The CE840 allows for dual console operation via the two USB ports for USB
keyboard and mouse connection and the pushbuttons for switching USB
control console between the remote and local end. LEDs on the front panel help
indicate which USB control mode that is currently on. Moreover, each unit
contains an HDMI output port for local control and the other two USB 2.0 ports
for USB peripheral connection. Consequently, operators can acquire data and
manage equipment in one location, even from a distance.
The CE840 showcases excellent AV performance with no compression and
zero latency. In addition to the support for HD 10+, the extender is also
capable of delivering video signals at up to True 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
4:4:4 and 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 4:4:4) over 100 m. The extender also supports
individual stereo audio and HDMI audio formats including LPCM 7.1CH,
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
CE840 is an ideal solution for medium to large size applications that require
uncompressed AV and control signal extension and remote access and control,
including factories, warehouses, data centers, as well as medical and healthcare
applications where precise visualization and accurate representation are
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Features
HDBaseT 3.0 – supports True 4K HDMI, audio, S232, Ethernet, and
USB signal transmission across a long distance via a single Cat 6A cable
(ATEN 2L-2920 Cat 6A Cable recommended) or above with no
compression and zero latency
Superior video quality – supports HD 10+ and video resolutions up to
True 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 4:4:4 and 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 4:4:4)
over 100 m
Dual console operation – control the system via the USB keyboard, mouse
and HDMI monitor consoles installed on both the local and remote ends
Active console selectable via the pushbutton on the remote unit and local
unit - enables USB-based signal control from either the remote or local
end, with LEDs indicating the USB control mode
Flexible 4 x USB 2.0 extension - each of the remote unit and the local unit
contains 2 ports for USB keyboard and mouse connection and 2 ports for
other USB peripheral connection
Supports individual stereo audio and HDMI audio formats including
LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master
Audio
HDCP2.3 and 2.2 compliant
Supports widescreen formats
Built-in 8KV/15KV ESD protection
Firmware upgradable
No software or driver installation required
ack-mountable

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Requirements
Local and Remote Consoles
An HDMI monitor capable of the highest resolution you will be using on
any computer in the installation.
A USB keyboard
A USB mouse
S-232 serial port (optional)
Microphone and speaker ports (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be
connected to the system:
An HDMI port
A USB port for the keyboard/mouse
S-232 serial port (optional)
Microphone and speaker ports (optional)
Cables
For optimal signal integrity, and reducing layout complexity, we strongly
recommend that you use the high quality custom cables provided in the
package.
For more information about suitable Cat 6a or ATEN 2L-2920 Cat 6a
cable and setting up HDBaseT devices, refer to the ATEN HDBaseT
Installation Guide.
Maximum Cable Distances
Note: The maximum transmission distance using a Cat 6a or ATEN
2L-2920 Cat 6a cable is 100m.
Connection Distance
Computer to Local Unit (CE840L) m
Local unit (CE840L) to remote unit (CE840R) 100 m*
Remote Unit (CE840R) to monitor m

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Components
CE820L Front and Rear View
No. Component Description
1 auto / local
pushbutton (USB
control mode)
Press to switch the USB control modes. See USB Control
Modes, page 16.
2 audio input port Receives the microphone connector from the supplied
microphone cable which connects to a local computer.
3 audio output port Receives the speaker connector from the supplied speaker
cable which connects to a local computer.
4 USB Type-B port Receives the USB Type-B connector from the supplied USB
Type-A to USB Type-B cable which connects to a local
computer.
HDMI input port Receives the HDMI connector from the supplied HDMI cable
which connects to a local computer.
6 Ethernet port Receives a Cat e/6/6a cable or an ATEN 2L-2910 cable
which connects to a local computer.
7 USB control
mode LEDs
Indicates the auto, local, and remote USB control modes
status of the CE840L. For more details, see USB Control
Modes, page 16.
8 HDMI / link /
power LEDs
Indicates the HDMI, link, and power status of the CE840L. For
more details, see LED Display, page 1 .
9 power jack Receives the supplied power adapter.
10 HDBaseT output
port
Receives a Cat 6a cable or an ATEN 2L-2920 Cat 6a cable
which connects to the CE840R unit.
87654321
CE840L
Front View
10 11 13 14 15 16129 17 18
CE840L
Rear View

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11 HDMI output port Receives an HDMI cable which connects to the HDMI
monitor.
12 USB Type-A
ports (USB
peripheral)
Receive up to two USB 2.0 devices.
Note: The USB control on the USB Type-A ports (USB
peripheral) will not be switched when you change the USB
control modes.
13 USB Type-A
ports (keyboard /
mouse)
Receive the console keyboard and mouse.
Note: Make sure to connect the console keyboard and mouse
here, if you connect the console keyboard and mouse to the
USB Type-A ports (USB peripherals), the USB control will not
be switched when you change the USB control modes.
14 audio input port Receives cable from the microphone (pink).
1 audio output port Receives cable from the speaker (green).
16 RS-232 serial
port
Receives an RS-232 serial cable which connects to a local
computer.
17 long reach mode
switch
This function is reserved for future expansion.
18 firmware upgrade
switch
This function is reserved for ATEN Technical Support. If you
would like to do a firmware upgrade yourself, please contact
your dealer.
No. Component Description

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CE840R Front and Rear View
No. Component Description
1 auto / remote
pushbutton (USB
control mode)
Press to switch the USB control modes. See USB Control
Modes, page 16.
2 Wake up PC
pushbutton
Press this button to remotely wake up the computer on the
local side.
3 Ethernet port Receives a Cat e/6/6a cable or an ATEN 2L-2910 cable
which connects to a network switch.
4 USB control mode
LEDs
Indicates the auto, remote, and locked USB control modes
status of the CE840R. For more details, see USB Control
Modes, page 16.
HDMI / link / power
LEDs
Indicates the HDMI, link, and power status of the CE840R.
For more details, see LED Display, page 1 .
6 power jack Receives the supplied power adapter.
7 HDBaseT input port Receives a Cat 6a cable or an ATEN 2L-2920 Cat 6a cable
which connects to the CE840L unit.
8 HDMI output port Receives an HDMI cable which connects to the HDMI
monitor.
9 USB Type-A ports
(USB peripheral)
Receive up to two USB 2.0 devices.
Note: The USB control on the USB Type-A ports (USB
peripheral) will not be switched when you change the USB
control modes.
10 USB Type-A ports
(keyboard / mouse)
Receive the console keyboard and mouse.
Note: Make sure to connect the console keyboard and
mouse here, if you connect the console keyboard and
mouse to the USB Type-A ports (USB peripherals), the
USB control will not be switched when you change the USB
control modes.
5
1 2 3 4
CE840R
Front View
876 10 11 12 139 14 15
CE840R
Rear View

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11 audio input port Receives cables from the microphone (pink).
12 audio output port Receives cables from the speaker (green).
13 RS-232 serial port Receives an RS-232 serial cable which connects to a
hardware/software serial control device.
14 long reach mode
switch
This function is reserved for future expansion.
1 firmware upgrade
switch
This function is reserved for ATEN Technical Support. If you
would like to do a firmware upgrade yourself, please
contact your dealer.
No. Component Description

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Chapter 2
ardware Setup
Stacking and Rack Mounting
Stacking
The CE840 can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely
support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. To place or stack the
CE840, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that
came with this package, and stick them onto the switch's bottom panel at the
corners, as shown in the diagram, below:
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 17. 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
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Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, the CE840 can be mounted on system racks.
To rack mount a unit, do the following:
1. Using the screws from the supplied mounting kit, secure the mounting
bracket to the top or bottom of the CE840L / CE840 as shown in the
diagram below.
2. Use self-prepared screws, secure the mounting bracket to a preferred
location on the rack.
Note: ack screws are not provided. ATEN recommends using M5 Phillips
recessed screws.
Optional Rack Mounting
The CE840 can be mounted on 1U system racks using an optional rack
mounting kit (VE- MK1U). For detailed setup instruction, see VE-RMK1U
Installation Guide.
1
Phillips flat head
M3x6
2