ATEN VE3912T User manual

VE3912T
DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA
Switch with HDBaseT
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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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 8692 6959
China 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:
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 VE3912T DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA Switch with HDBaseT
Transmitter
1 S-232 terminal block
1 power adapter
4 foot pads
1 user instructions

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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compatible ATEN Video Extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VE3912T Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VE3912T Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VE3912T Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
. Hardware Setup
Mounting the VE3912T Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the VE3912T Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RS 232 Channel Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Operation
Selecting the Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Input Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Source Switch Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RS 232 Serial Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Long Reach Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Supported VGA Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ATEN Standard Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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About this Manual
This user manual is provided to help you get the most from the
VE3912T unit. 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 DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA
Switch with HDBaseT Transmitter. Its purpose, features, installation
considerations, and panel components are presented and described.
Chapter , Hardware Setup describes the steps that are necessary to
quickly and safely set up your installation.
Chapter 3, Operation explains the Long each Mode and limitations, and
how to set up the input detection mode using the a pushbutton and S-232
commands.
Appendix provides a list of safety instructions and precautions, contact
information for ATEN technical support, product specifications, and other
technical information.
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 VE3912T
documentation, 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.