ATEN VM51616H User manual

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VM51616H
16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler
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.
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 886-2-8692-6959
hina 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
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:
Package Contents
The VM51616H package consists of:
1 VM51616H 16 x 16 HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler
1 power cord
1 mounting kit
1 user instructions
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Contents
ompliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package ontents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
ontents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
onventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
omponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VM51616H Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VM51616H Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. ardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
able onnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Front Panel Configuration
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel Pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Output Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
L D Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IP Address / Subnet Mask / Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
hange Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Breaking Output Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Array Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Audio Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4. Browser Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Understanding Profiles and Profile List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Understanding Display Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
reating a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
onfiguring Video Settings of a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
onfiguring Video Settings in Normal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Profile Layout Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Video Wall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
onfiguring Video Settings in Grid View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
onfiguring Audio Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Playing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Apply Multiple Profiles by Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Apply A Single Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
hange Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Exporting a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Importing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Profile Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fan Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Serial Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
OSD/ E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
HD P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Scaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
EDID & EA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ustomized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
ustomized EDID Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
EA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Video Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Audio Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
HDMI Forum Vendor Specific Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Y B R 4:2:0 Video Data Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Y B R 4:2:0 ompatibility Map Data Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Local Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
onnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Permission Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
5. CLI Commands
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
onnecting to the Matrix Switch via Telnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
onnecting to the Matrix Switch via RS-232 98
ommand Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ommands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Switch Port ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
EDID Mode ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mute ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
E ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Scaling ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
FrameSync ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Fan Speed ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Echo ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Black Screen ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Read ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Reset ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Baud Rate ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Load Profile ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
OSD ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Array ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Alert ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Schedule ommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
onfiguration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
1. H – all up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
2. IP – Set network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3. LO – Load connections from profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
4. PW – hange password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
5. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . 129
6. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . .130
7. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
8. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9. TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ATEN Standard Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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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 ardware Setup describes how to set up your VM51616H
installation.
Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration explains the fundamental concepts
involved in operating the VM51616H at the local site via the front panel LCD
display using pushbuttons.
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 CLI Commands provides a complete list of the serial control
protocol commands used when utilizing the S-232 Serial Port so that an extra
source device can be utilized in the installation.
Appendix which provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the VM51616H.
Note:
ead this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and/or 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:
[ trl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
>Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start > Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN 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 ultimate 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 selects 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 configuration 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-232 port that
allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC. You
can also have mobile access to frequently used features such as switching of
profile and AV inputs using the Video Matrix Control App. For more
information, see Video Matrix Control App User Manual.
The VM51616H is designed with a local HDMI output 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.

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The VM51616H is an ideal solution for applications that require HDMI outputs
from multiple sources to be conveniently delivered to multiple 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-panel
pushbuttons, S-232 control, and Ethernet connections (Telnet / Web
GUI)
Supports free mobile control using the Video Matrix Control App
Seamless Switch™ – ATEN FPGA design unifies video formats to
provide continuous video streaming, real-time switching and stable signal
transmissions*
Scaler – features a video scaling function to convert input resolutions to
the optimum display resolutions
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 resolution 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) support
Local HDMI output – allows multiple preview 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 S-232 serial port for high-end system control
ESD protection for HDMI
Firmware upgradeable
ack-mountable (2U design)
Note: When Seamless Switch™ is enabled, mind the following:
Video 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™.
Videos may not display within range, in which case make sure to adjust
the display settings on your device.
For more information on the Video Matrix Control app, see Video
Matrix Control App User Manual.

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Requirements
The following devices are required for a complete 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 S-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 this 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 hrome 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
entOS 7.0
(64Bit)
V1.8.0_60 (64bit) Firefox 40.0.3
Ubuntu 12.04 V1.8.0_60 hrome 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
VM51616 Front View
No. Component Description
1 L D display The L D 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 16.
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 L D built-in configuration utility. For full
details, see Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 13.
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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VM51616 Rear View
No. Component Description
1 power socket This is a standard 3-pin A power socket. The power
cord from an A 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 10, 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 11, for further details.
7 RS-232 serial port onnect 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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