How do I connect and set up the ATEN VanCryst VM404HB/VM0808HB 4x4/8x8 True 4K HDMI Matrix Switch? (ATEN VanCryst VM404HB HDMI Matrix Switch User Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Jan 17, 2025 - 04:57 AM


To connect and set up the ATEN VanCryst VM404HB/VM0808HB 4x4/8x8 True 4K HDMI Matrix Switch, follow these steps:

1. Hardware Installation:
   - Plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the Ethernet port if you plan to use the Remote Operation features.
   - If you want to use the serial control function, connect a suitable RS-232 serial cable from your computer or serial controller to the RS-232 port on the switch.
   - Ground the unit by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the grounding terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.
   - Connect up to 4/8 HDMI video sources to the HDMI Input Ports.
   - Connect up to 4/8 HDMI display devices to the HDMI Output Ports.
   - Plug the IR Receiver into the External IR Receiver Input Port.
   - Connect the supplied power cord to the power socket and then to an AC power source.
   - Power on the VM0404HB/VM0808HB and all devices in the installation.

2. Front Panel Operation:
   - Use the pushbuttons on the front panel to access device settings.
   - Type the default password "1234" using the Input Pushbuttons to gain access to the settings.
   - Use the Menu pushbutton to access the Menu page options.
   - Use the Profile pushbutton to cycle through the profiles (input and output connections).
   - Use the Cancel pushbutton to go back a level, return to the initial screen, or exit.
   - Use the Enter pushbutton to select options and confirm operations.
   - The VM0404HB has Prev/Next pushbuttons to navigate the menus, while the VM0808HB uses Input pushbutton 7/8 (Prev/Next).

3. Remote Operation via the Web Interface:
   - Open a web browser and enter the default IP address "http://192.168.0.60" in the address bar.
   - If a security alert appears, accept the certificate.
   - On the Login screen, enter the default username "administrator" and the password "password" to log in.

For more detailed information and instructions, please refer to the user manual provided with the ATEN VanCryst VM404HB/VM0808HB 4x4/8x8 True 4K HDMI Matrix Switch.