ATEN VM5404HA User manual

User Manual
VM5404HA / VM5808HA
HDMI Matrix Switch with Scaler

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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.
VCCI Statement
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- -869 -6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 8 - -467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-4 8-1111

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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
Check to make sure that all the components are in working order. If you
encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.
The VM5404HA / VM5808HA package consists of:
1 VM5404HA / VM5808HA 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
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Display Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supported Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. ardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Front Panel Configuration
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Input Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Output Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LCD Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
IP Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
IP Address / Subnet Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Serial Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Output Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Array Mode (Local HDMI Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Save to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Play/Stop the Profile Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Browser Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Profile List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adding/Playing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Deleting a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Exporting a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Profile List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Play Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Profile Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Video Settings of a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring Video Settings in Normal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Profile Layout Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Video Wall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Blank Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Independent Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Video Wall Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring Video Settings in Grid View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Output Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fan Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Serial Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
OSD/CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Scaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Port Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
EDID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
EDID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
EDID & CEA Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Customized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Customized EDID Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CEA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Video Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Audio Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
HDMI Forum Vendor Specific Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
YCBCR 4: :0 Video Data Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
YCBCR 4: :0 Compatibility Map Data Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Detail Timing / Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configuring a Multiview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5. CLI Commands
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connecting to the Matrix Switch via Telnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connecting to the Matrix Switch via RS- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Command Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Switch Port Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
EDID Mode Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Mute Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
CEC Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Scaling Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Fan Speed Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Echo Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Black Screen Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Read Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Reset Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Baud Rate Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Save/Load Profile Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
OSD Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Alert Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
. GT – Set gateway address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
3. IM – Set IP subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
4. IP – Set IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
5. LO – Load connections from profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
6. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
7. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . 108
9. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
11. SV – Save the current connections into a profile. . . . . . . . . . 109
1 . TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
13. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM5404HA
/ VM5808HA 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 VM5404HA / VM5808HA
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 VM5404HA /
VM5808HA installation.
Chapter 3 Front Panel Configuration, explains the fundamental
concepts involved in operating the VM5404HA / VM5808HA at the local site
via the front panel LCD display using pushbuttons.
Chapter 4 Browser Operation, provides a complete description of the
VM5404HA / VM5808HA's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and
how to use it to remotely configure and operate the VM5404HA / VM5808HA.
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 VM5404HA / VM5808HA.
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
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Terminology
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.
Terminology Description
matrix switch Refers to the VM5404HA and VM5808HA collectively.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VM5404HA / VM5808HA HDMI Matrix Switch is a versatile
solution that provides an easy way to route high definition video and audio
from any of 4/8 HDMI sources to any of 4/8 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 VM5404HA / VM5808HA features Seamless Switch™, which employs
FPGA matrix system architecture to seamlessly switch between multiple
sources and multiple displays. With EDID Expert technology, the VM5404HA
/ VM5808HA 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 to give you the
best image quality.
You can easily configure the VM5404HA / VM5808HA 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 VM5404HA / VM5808HA allows convenient configuration
and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) using any web
browser. The web GUI provides you with advanced features which include
easy setup of custom Video Wall and Digital Signage configurations that can
be saved and recalled. Because your VM5404HA / VM5808HA can be
controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, it conveniently integrates into
any existing network for easy remote access. For complete system and install
integration, serial control is standard through the VM5404HA / VM5808HA’s
built-in S-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 VM5404HA / VM5808HA 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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outes any of the 4 / 8 HDMI sources to any of the 4 / 8 HDMI displays
Local HDMI output – enables previewing of up to 4 / 8 video sources in a
multi-view window
Multiple system configuration methods – front panel pushbuttons,
S-232 commands, Ethernet (Telnet / Web GUI) connection, ATEN Video
Matrix Control app, and ATEN Control System
Device status can be viewed and controlled via ATEN Video Matrix
Control App
Video Wall – allows for customization of up to 8 / 16 layouts for any type
of video walls via intuitive web console*
Built-in scaler – automatically converts input resolutions for optimal
appearance on the display
FrameSync – prevents image tearing by synchronizing the scaler output
frame rate to the input signal frame rate
ATEN Seamless Switch technology* – adopts FPGA to unify video
formats so as to provide continuous video streams, real-time switching,
and stable signal transmission
EDID Expert – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up,
high-quality display, and use of the best resolution across different screens
Audio enabled; HDMI audio can be extracted to stereo audio
HDMI (3D, Deep color); HDCP 1.4
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio
Supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
ESD protection for HDMI
Firmware upgradeable
ack mountable (1U design)
Note: 1. When Seamless Switch™ is enabled, mind the following: Video
output will not display 3D, Deep Color or interlace (i.e., 1080i)
resolutions correctly. To use these features, make sure to first
disable Seamless Switch™.
2. When Seamless Switch™ or Video Wall is enabled, videos may
not display within range. In this case, make sure to adjust the
display settings on your device.
3. 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 VM5404HA / VM5808HA
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
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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Supported Browsers
Use the recommended web browsers below to access the VM5404HA /
VM5808HA’s web console.
OS Java Version Browser Version
Windows 10_1903 x64 1.8.0_ 01 x64 Edge 44.1836 .1.0
Firefox 68.0 x64
Chrome 75.0.3770.100 x64
Opera 6 .0.3331.43 x64
Windows 8.1 x3 1.8.0_ 01 IE 11
Windows 019_1809
DataCenter x64
1.8.0_ 01 x64 IE 11 x64
Windows 016 x64 1.8.0_ 01 x64 IE 11 x64
Windows 7 SP1 x64 1.8.0_ 01 x64 IE 11 x64
CentOS 7.5 x64 Kernel
4.18.11-1
1.8.0_ 01 x64 Firefox 60.7. -1 x64
Ubuntu 18.04 x64 Kernel
4.19.041900rc3
1.8.0_ 01 x64 Chrome 75.0.3770.100-1 x64
Solaris 11.4 x64 5.11 1.8.0.181 x64 Firefox 5 .9.0 x3
MAC 11.4 - Safari 8
Windows 10 x64 1.8.0_ 01 x64 QQ 10.4.3587.400.
Windows 10 x64 1.8.0_ 01 x64 360 10.0.1508.0

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Components
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 matrix switch. For full details, see Main
Screen, page 11.
port selection
pushbuttons
 Press a pushbutton to select the corresponding HDMI
input or output. The built-in LEDs light when the port is
selected.
 When selecting a connection profile, press input
pushbutton 1–4 to select profile 1–4; output
pushbutton to select profile 5–8. Pushbuttons
3 Prev / Next
pushbuttons
These pushbuttons allow you to cycle through the menu
options on the LCD display.
VM5404HA
Front View
12
VM5404HA
Rear View
VM5808HA
Rear View
VM5808HA
Front View
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12
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12
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4 function
pushbuttons
The function pushbuttons (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER and
CANCEL) are for navigating the LCD built-in configuration
utility. For full details, see Front Panel Pushbuttons,
page 9.
Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel pushbuttons
have built-in LEDs that light to indicate they have been
selected.
5 grounding terminal Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one
end to the grounding terminal, and the other end to a
suitable grounded object.
6 power socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord
from an AC source plugs in here.
7 power switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit on
and off.
8 HDMI output ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
these ports.
9 HDMI input ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into these
ports.
10 Ethernet port In order to access the VM5404HA’s Browser Graphical
User Interface (GUI), the VM5404HA must be connected
to your network. The cable that connects the VM5404HA
to your LAN plugs in here. See Installation, page 8, for
further details
11 RS- 3 serial port Connect a computer or high-end system controller via this
serial port.
1 audio out port To extract and play audio from one of the connected input
sources, connect a speaker to this port.
13 local HDMI out port To preview video inputs in a multi-view screen, connect a
display to this port.
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Chapter 2
ardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The VM5404HA / VM5808HA can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For
the most convenient front panel pushbutton configuration and operation at the
local site, mount the unit at the front of the rack, as follows:
1. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the mounting kit to
screw the rack mount brackets onto the front of the unit.
2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the rack
mount brackets with the holes in the rack.
3. Screw the rack mount brackets to the rack.
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 101. 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
M3 x 8

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Installation
1. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire
to the grounding terminal, and the other 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. Connect up to 4 (VM5404HA) or 8 (VM5808HA) HDMI video sources to
the HDMI input ports
3. Connect up to 4 (VM5404HA) or 8 (VM5808HA) HDMI display devices
to the HDMI output ports
4. To extract audio from one of the connected input sources, connect a
speaker to the audio out port.
5. To preview video inputs in a multiview screen, connect a display to the
local HDMI out port.
6. To access the unit’s settings via the web interface, connect the unit to a
network switch via the LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
7. To operate the unit via S-232 commands, connect a hardware/software
controller to the unit.
8. Plug a power cord to the unit and then put the power switch to ON.
9. Make sure all the connected devices are properly grounded to prevent
damages from power surges or static electricity before powering these
devices.
Power Cord
Power HDMI HDMI
Ethernet
Network
HDMI
Hardware /
Software Controller
RS-232
MonitorsSpeakers
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2
4
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3
8
VM5808HA
Rear View
PC DVD /
Media Player
Blu-ray
Player
or or
Audio
Video Wall