ATEN VanCryst VM0404H User manual

VM0404H
USER MANUAL
HDMI Matrix Switch

FCC Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications
made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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VM0404H User Manual
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Package Contents
The VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch package contains the following
items:
1 VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch
1 IR Remote Control Unit
1 Power Adapter
1 Rack Mount Kit
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing
got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VM0404H since this
manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2009–2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2014-03-20
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Overview
With more and more HDMI devices entering the market, the need for
simultaneous access to different HDMI sources is becoming increasingly
important. Now, the VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch offers an easy
and affordable way to add extra HDMI capabilities to your installation by
allowing you to switch easily between four HDMI sources and four HDMI
displays.
The VM0404H is a 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch that provides a convenient
way to route high definition video and audio from any of four HDMI
sources to any of four HDMI displays. The VM0404H allows you to
connect four HDMI devices (such as an HD camcorder or satellite box,
HD-DVD player, hi-def Blu-ray player, home theater PC, stand-alone
streaming media player, gaming console, etc.) to four HDMI monitors,
displays, projectors or TVs at the same time. The remote control and
convenient front panel pushbuttons allow you to quickly and easily cycle
through HDMI sources and displays, while the front panel LEDs indicate
the source device for each display at a glance.
Furthermore, for complete system and install integration, RS-232 control
is standard through the VM0404H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial
port that allows the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller,
PC, and/or home automation / home theater software package.

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Features
Connects any of 4 HDMI sources to any of 4 HDMI displays
Switch between HDMI sources and displays using a remote control
or front panel pushbuttons
Superior video quality – HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA (1600x1200), and
WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Features EDID expert technology to set up different video
configurations via different EDID modes
HDCP compatible
CEC enable/disable function provides an option of communicating
and responding to a universal remote control
HDMI (3D, Deep Color)
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
Long-distance transmission – up to 20 m (24 AWG) and 15 m (28
AWG)
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial remote port for high-end system
control – includes built-in comment function
Power On Detection – if one HDMI source is powered off, the
VM0404H will automatically switch to the next powered-on source
DDC compatible
Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display
All-metal casing
Easy and affordable way to add four HDMI inputs to your multiscreen
home theater systems
Front panel pushbutton enable/disable function for high security
applications
Note: The VM0404H AP and GUI operation instructions can be
downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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System Requirements
Source Devices
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
Note: 1. 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.
2. If you wish to utilize the VM0404H’s high-end serial controller
function, you need to purchase an appropriate RS-232 cable.
See Installing the RS-232 Controller, page 11.

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Components
VM0404H Front View
VM0404H Rear View
No. Component Function
1 Output Port
Selection
Pushbuttons
Pressing a port selection pushbutton cycles through
the four HDMI input sources (Source A, B, C, or D) to
be displayed on the display device attached to the
corresponding output port (Display 1, 2, 3, or 4).
2 Input Port LEDs The LEDs (A, B, C, and D) light to indicate that the
HDMI source attached to the corresponding input
port is routed to the display device attached to the
corresponding output port.
3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR remote control.
No. Component Function
1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
2 HDMI Out Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
these ports.
3 HDMI In Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into
these ports.
4 RS-232 Serial
Port This serial remote port is for input source selection and high-end system control.
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AB
CD
AB
CD
AB
CD
AB
CD
1
HDMI IN RS-232
2
13 4
HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT
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IR Remote Control
No. Component Function
1 Input Port
Selection
Buttons
Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through the
HDMI source devices (A to B; B to C; C to D; D to A).
Press the Port Down button to cycle backward
through the HDMI source devices (A to D; D to C; C
to B; B to A).
2 Output Port
Selection
Buttons
Press a button to bring the focus directly to the
display device attached to its corresponding port.
1
2

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Installation
Installation of the VM0404H is simply a matter of plugging in the
appropriate cables. To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram
below as you perform the following steps:
1. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI In ports on the video display
devices to the HDMI Out ports on the rear panel of the VM0404H.
2. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI Out ports on the source
device(s) to the HDMI In ports on the VM0404H. Four HDMI In ports
are located on the rear panel of the switch.
3. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC power
source; plug the power adapter cable into the Power Jack on the
VM0404H.
4. (Optional) If you are using the serial control function (see page 11),
use an appropriate RS-232 serial cable to connect the computer or
serial controller to the VM0404H’s RS-232 Serial port.
5. You may now power on the display and source devices.
1. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect
to the installation has been turned off.
2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.
1
Hardware / Software
Controller
HDMI IN RS-232 HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT
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3
4
HDMI Source Devices
HDMI Display Devices