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VM1616T User Manual ii FCC, CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSI ON 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 Ru les.
VM1616T User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.
VM1616T User Manual iv Package Content s The VM1616T packag e consists of: 1 VM1616T 16x16 Cat 5 A/V Matrix Switch 1P o w e r C o r d 1 Rack Mount Kit 3 T erminal Blocks 1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping .
VM1616T User Manual v Content s FCC, CE Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Safety .
VM1616T User Manual vi IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Save and Reset / Exit . . . .
VM1616T User Manual vii 9. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 10. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 12. SV – Save the current connection to a profile .
VM1616T User Manual viii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM1616T system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operatio n. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
VM1616T User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conv entions: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help you co nnect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Au thorized Reseller.
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The ATEN VanCryst VM1616T 16x 16 Cat5 A/V Matrix Switch is a versatile audio/video over Cat 5 + serial solution that o ffers an easy and affordable way to route any of 16 audio/video sources to any of 16 displays plus one local video output, in combin ation with an ATEN Video Extend er system.
VM1616T User Manual 2 Features Connects any of 16 Cat 5 A/V inputs to any of 16 Cat 5 A/V outputs in combination with A TEN V ideo Extend ers, such as the VE300/VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender L.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s The following equipment is requ ired for a complete VM1616T installat ion: T ransmitters 16 x ATEN Video Extender Tran smitters (i.e., VE300T, VE500T) Receivers 16 x A TEN V ideo Extender Receiv ers (i.e.
VM1616T User Manual 4 Source Device Operati ng Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Note: For W indows 7 64-bit system s, the following must be installed first: 1) Microsoft Office 64-bit Access Database software; and 2) Microsoft 64-bit ODBC and OLEDB driver .
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s Front View No. Component Description 1 LCD Display The LCD display shows the var ious options for configuring and operating the VM1616T. F or full details, see Front Panel Operation , page 15. 2 LED The LEDs indicate the active selection for the MENU and PROFILE options.
VM1616T User Manual 6 Rear V iew No. Component Description 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit on and off. 3 Grounding T erminal The grounding wire attaches here.
7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting The VM1616T can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For the most convenient front panel pushbutton configurat ion and operation at th e local site, mount the unit at the front of th e rack, as follows: 1.
VM1616T User Manual 8 2. Position the unit in the front of the rack an d align the holes in the mounting brackets with the ho les in the rack. 3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 9 Grounding To prevent damage to your installation, it is imp ortant that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VM1616T by co nnecting one end of the wire to the grounding term inal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
VM1616T User Manual 10 3. For increased groundi ng protection, us e STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the Local and Remote Units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 Cable Connection A complete VM1616T installation requir es add itional transmitter and receiver units that are not included in the VM1616T package. This section uses compatible models, VE500T Transmitter and the VE500R / VE500RQ Receiver, for illustrations.
VM1616T User Manual 12 1 1. Plug the power cord suppl ied with the package into the VM1616T’s 3- prong AC socket, and then into an AC power source. 12.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Inst allation Diagram B VE500T x 16 VM1616T Audio/Video Sour ce x 16 VE500R / VE500RQ x 16 Display x 16 7 8 10 9.
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15 Chapter 3 Local Operation Overview The VM1616T can be configured and operated locally via th e front panel pushbuttons, or remotely over a standard TCP/IP connection vi a a Browser graphical user interface (GUI ). Local front panel operation is discussed in this chapter.
VM1616T User Manual 16 Menu Organization Use the Menu pushbutto n to cycle through the main menu opt ions, starting from the Password page, in the order show in the table, below: Menu Page Sub-Menu Pa.
Chapter 3. Local Operation 17 Enter Password If the VM1616T has been configured to require a password for local operation (see Security Mode , page 28], when the password screen is accessed, the cursor flashes on the first digit. Enter a 4-digit password to continue to the Main Screen.
VM1616T User Manual 18 Main Screen The Main Screen displays Output Port s 1–8 in sequential order across the top. Whichever source is displaying on each output port is shown directly beneath. From the Main Screen, you can set/creat e input-output connect ion s that route all signals from a selected input port to a selected output port.
Chapter 3. Local Operation 19 Video In Selection To select which input source displays on each output port, do the following: 1. Use the Out dial and turn it clockwise (right) or cou nterclockwise (left) to select an input port. 2. When the cursor is on your selected inp ut port, use the In dial and turn it clockwise (ascending from 1, 2 .
VM1616T User Manual 20 Set IP Port To configure the VM1616T’s IP port settings, select Set IP Po rt from the menu options. Note: When configuring the menu options, the Me nu LED turns on. Press and release the Menu or ESC pushbutto n to return to the Main Screen.
Chapter 3. Local Operation 21 Subnet Mask To set the VM1616T’s Subnet Mask, do the follow ing: 1. Select Subnet Mask from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the first number . Use the Out dial and turn it clockwise (right) or counterclockwise (left) to move the cursor: 2.
VM1616T User Manual 22 Default IP Settings To use / not use the VM1616T’s Default IP Settings, do the followin g: 1. Select Default IP Settings from the Set IP Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the entry: 2. Use the In/Out dials and turn them clockwise/counterclockwise to select Y es or No, and press In/Out/Enter to con firm.
Chapter 3. Local Operation 23 Set Serial Port To configure the VM16 16T’s serial settings, select Set Serial Port from the Menu. The submenu provides four op tions: Serial Port Address ; Baud Rate ; S erial Port Mode ; and Defa ult Serial Settings , as follows: Serial Port Address To set the VM1616T’s serial port address, do th e following: 1.
VM1616T User Manual 24 Baud Rate To set the VM1616T’s baud rate, do the following: 1. Select Baud Rate from the Set Serial Port submenu. The cursor flashes on the entry: 2. Use the In dial and turn it clockwise (ascending) or countercl ockwise (descending) to select a number .
Chapter 3. Local Operation 25 Default Serial Setti ngs To use / not use the VM1616T’s Default Serial Settings, do the fo llowing: 1. Select Default Serial Settings from the Set IP Port submen u.
VM1616T User Manual 26 Adjust Audio Level The audio level (volume) can be adjusted for all sources at once, or for each source individually. To adjust audio, do the follow ing: 1.
Chapter 3. Local Operation 27 Save / Load Profile The VM1616T allows you to store up to 32 (numbered 0–31) connecti on profiles that can be configured and recalled later. The stored profiles can be viewed using the browser GUI. See Profile , page 40 for more informatio n.
VM1616T User Manual 28 Security Mode The Security Mode page allows you to configu re the VM1616T’s password- related settings. Password Se ttings To configure the VM1616T’s passw ord settings, do the following: 1. Use the Menu button to access the Security Mode page.
Chapter 3. Local Operation 29 Switch Audio Only The Switch Audio Only page lets you switch HDMI signals to one inpu t port. 1. Use the Out dial and turn it clockwise (right) or cou nterclockwise (left) to select an input port. 2. When the cursor is on your selected inp ut port, use the In dial and turn it clockwise (ascending from 1, 2 .
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31 Chapter 4 Remote Operation Overview The VM1616T 16x16 Cat5 A/V Matrix Switch can be configured and controlled over a standard TCP/IP c onnection via its own browser Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because the VM1616T can be accessed from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet, remote operators can log in via any Web browser, from any location.
VM1616T User Manual 32 Connections Page The VM1616T’s GUI main page is the Connectio ns page. This displays all active connections for control and configuration:.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 33 T oolbar Icon Description Connections This page displays the VM1616T’ s active connections and enables you to control them. Setup This page enables you to configure the VM1616T’s IP settings, and name ports. Firmware The page enables you to upgrade the VM1616T’s firmware.
VM1616T User Manual 34 Configuring Connections To configure a connection, do the following: 1. Select the radio but ton at the corresponding input/out put intersection of the port(s) you want to configure. Note: Multiple connections can be changed simultaneously; sim ply select all the connections you want to configure.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 35 Save / Load Connection Profi les The VM1616T allows you to store up to 32 (numbered 00–31 ) differently configured connection profil es that can be saved and recalled later by either connection method (both lo cally via the unit’s front pan el pushbuttons and over IP via the GUI).
VM1616T User Manual 36 Optimizing V ideo For the display attached to the Local port, gain and compensation can be selected for optimization using these buttons. For all o ther ports, the VM1616T will adjust video levels to achieve the highest quality for all connected monitors.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 37 Setup Click the Setup icon to configure the VM16 16T’s IP and serial settings, and to name all the ports in your installation. IP Setup The Web Setup settings enable you to configure the VM1616T’s Web interface connection.
VM1616T User Manual 38 Serial Setup The Serial Setup settings enable you to configure the VM1616T’s serial connection. Use the drop-down menus to se lect values and then click Save or Clear.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 39 Firmware Click the Firmware icon to view in formation about t he VM1616T’s firmware version and to upgrade. This is an Admini strator function onl y To upgrade the VM1616T’s firmware, do the following: 1. Use the Br owse butto n to locate the firmware upgrade file.
VM1616T User Manual 40 Profile The VM1616T stores up to 32 connection profi les, numbered 00–31, that can be recalled through the Profile page or via the front panel pushbuttons. Click the Profile icon to view the saved profile s, as well as add and delete profiles.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 41 Name You can assign a descriptive name to a Pr ofile, using six teen characters (i.e., a- z, 0-9, -, _). Simply type the name in the provided field and click Save.
VM1616T User Manual 42 User Management Click the User Mana gement icon to add, edit, or remove user inform ation, and to change the password for accessing the VM1616T’s GUI. Note: This is an Administrato r only function. Operations are as follows: Add User – Click Add to add anothe r user to the list.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 43 Password Use the Edit User functi on to change the user’s password for accessing the VM1616T’s GUI. This password is also used for the Telnet interface (see Telnet Configuration , page 37). Passwords are case sensitive, and must be 5–16 alphanumeric characters.
VM1616T User Manual 44 T elnet Operation The VM1616T can be operated and configured via a remote terminal session using Telnet. To log into the VM1616T by means of a Telnet session, do the following: 1. On your computer, open a terminal (command line) session.
Chapter 4. Remote Operation 45 2. G T – Set gatewa y address GT Old gateway address: 192.168.0.1 New gateway address: 3. IM – Set IP subnet mask IM Old IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 New IP subnet mask: 4. IP – Set IP address IP Old IP addr ess: 192.
VM1616T User Manual 46 9. SB – Set serial port baud rate SB 96 Serial port baud rate is set to 9600 Note: 96 (9600), 19 (19200), 38 (3840 0), 1 1 (1 15200) 10. SS – Switch input to specified output SS 01,03 Switch input 01 to output 03 12. SV – Save the current conn ection to a profile SV 01 Save the current conn ectio n to profile 01 13.
47 Chapter 5 RS-232 Commands RS-232 Serial Interface This chapter provides a complete list of the serial control protocol command s used when utilizing the RS-232 Serial Port so that an extra source device can function further as transmitter and receiver.
VM1616T User Manual 48 Switch Port Commands The formul as for Switch Por t commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Comm and + Port number + Output Command + Port Number + Address + Devi ce .
Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands 49 Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. Some command st rings can be skipped, and the d efault value will be used. 3. The Audio or Video command string can be skipped, and both valu es will be used.
VM1616T User Manual 50 Mute Commands The formulas for Mute commands are as follows: 1. Mute Command + Output Command + Port Number + Address + Device Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to mute output port 05 on device 01, type the followin g: mute o05 a01 on [Enter] 2.
Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands 51 Save/Load Profile Commands The formulas for Save/Load Prof ile commands are as follows: 1. Command + Profile + Numb er + Addr ess + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, to save the current c onnection configuration to profile 12 on device 01, type the follow ing: profile f 12 a01 save [Enter] 2.
VM1616T User Manual 52 Adjust V ideo Quality Commands The formula for Adjust Video Quality com mands is as follows: 1. Command + Output + Number + Addr e ss + Number + Control + [Enter] For example, t.
Chapter 5. RS-232 Commands 53 Adjust Audio Commands The formula for Adjust Audi o commands is as fo llows: 1. Command + Output + Nu mb er + Control + [Ent er] For example, to adjust the audio vo lume .
VM1616T User Manual 54 V erification After entering a command, a verificatio n message appears at the end of the command line as follo ws: Command OK - indicates that the comma nd is correct and successfully performed by the switch Command incorrect - indicates that the comm and has the wrong format and/or values.
55 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. This product is for indoor use only . Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.
VM1616T User Manual 56 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Appendix 57 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, ma ke sure that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.
VM1616T User Manual 58 T echnical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docum entation, and software updates: http://eservice.
Appendix 59 Specifications Function VM1616T Input Connections Direct 0 Max 16 x Transmitter Display Connections Direct 1 Max 17 (1 x Local; 16 x Receiver) Connectors Local Audio Out Balance d 1 x Capt.
VM1616T User Manual 60 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Audio cannot be controlled or adjusted RS-232 and video signals are switched to different channels Switch the video, audio, and RS-232 signals to the same channel, and then the volume can be adjusted.
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