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5x2 HDMI Wireless Extender VE829 User Manual www.aten.com[...]

VE829 User Manual ii RoHS This product is RoHS complian t. SJ/T 1 1364-2006 The following contains informatio n that relates to China.[...]

VE829 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 ma nual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The ma[...]

VE829 User Manual iv Package Content s The VE829 package consists of:  1 VE829T 5x2 HDMI W ireless Extender  1 VE829R 5x2 HDMI W ireless Extender  2 IR Remote Control with batteries  1 Component Adap ter Cable  1 IR Blaster Cable (T ransmitter)  1 IR Sensor Extender Cable (Receiver)  1 HDMI cable  2 Power Adapter  1 User [...]

VE829 User Manual v Content s User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Not[...]

VE829 User Manual vi 4. OSD Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Source Device Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adding and Selecting Active Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remove[...]

VE829 User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your sy stem. It covers all aspects of installation, config uration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below . Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the VE829 system. Its p urpose, features and benefits [...]

VE829 User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tions: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how th ey can help you con nect without limits, vi sit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telephone num bers: Monospaced Indicates t[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VE829 5x2 HDMI Wireless Extend er is the first of its kind to send full uncompressed HD 1080p, while connecting up to 5 source devices and allowing users to switch and inde pendently select any source to display on two HDTVs. Its wireless matrix feature is the biggest breakthou gh in Audio / Video solutions to [...]

VE829 User Manual 2 Features  W ireless transmission of fully uncompressed HD videos up to 30m for two HDTVs Note: Distance, quality and signal may vary depending on the environment; so lid stru ctures, such as steel, concrete and brick may result to shorter distance coverage or complete loss of signal.  Allows you to switch and independently[...]

Introduction 3 Requirement s Consoles  2 HDMI displays with HDMI T ype A output connect ors  Keyboard / mouse (o ptional, USB HID functi on) Sources  Up to 4 video source devices with an HDMI T y pe A input connector  1 video source with component out put connector  Computer or laptop (opt ional) Cables  Up to 4 HDMI cables for th[...]

VE829 User Manual 4 Component s VE829T T op Vi ew No. Component Description 1 Source LEDs These LEDs light green to indicate active connection to a source.  The LEDs blink to indicate that it is trying to link with a Receiver .  The LEDs blink quickly when no source is detected.  The LEDs blink slowly if t he video from the source cannot b[...]

Introduction 5 VE829R T op View No. Component Description 1 Power Button / LED Press this button to power on/off the VE829R. Note: The HDMI Out on the Transmitter is always ON even when the Receiver is in standby mode. The LED lights green to indicate that the device is receiving power . The LED turns red when the device is in standby mode. The LED[...]

VE829 User Manual 6 VE829T Rear View VE829R Rear V iew No. Component Description 1 Power Adapter DC IN Plug one end of the power adapter cable into th is power jack, and the other end into an appropriate DC power source. 2 IR Out for IR Blaster Connect IR Blaster Cable to port to deliver signals from the IR remote controls of your input source devi[...]

Introduction 7 Front V iew No. Component Description 1 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR remote control. 1 1 VE829T VE829R[...]

VE829 User Manual 8 IR Remote Contro l Note: 1. The battery compartment is located at the back panel of the IR remote control. 2. Refer to Chapter 4 for further details on how to use the IR remote control to operate y our VE829 inst allation. No. Component Description 1 Power On Press this button to power on the T ransmitter and Receiver . Note: If[...]

9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup W all Mounting For convenience and flexibili ty, the VE829R can be mounted on the wall. To mount a unit do the followin g: 1. Use the sheet of paper provided with this package, which illustrates the position of the main holes. Place this paper aga inst the wall and drill two 1/4” holes as per instructions: 2. Insert anc[...]

VE829 User Manual 10 3. Hang the VE829R by having the bottom panel holes aligned in to the screws. Slide down into position. Note: These screws are not provided. W e recomm end that you use M5 x 12 Phillips T ype I cross, recessed type screws.[...]

Hardware Setup 11 Single St ation Installation Note: Make sure that the power to an y device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. Y o u must unplug the po wer cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Po wer On function. To set up your V E829 installation, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in t[...]

VE829 User Manual 12 7. (Optional) For USB HID control (key board / mouse) of the PC connected to the T ransmitter , connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB port. 8. Power on all connected source devices. 2 2 3 3a 2 1 2 4 HDMI Display Device 6a 5a 4 2 2 HDMI Display Device 6b 3 3b 5b 7[...]

Hardware Setup 13 IR Blaster Extender Cable Setup To use the remote controls for your in put source devices (i.e., DVD player, game console, Set-top box, etc.) from the Receiver si de, use the provided IR Blaster Extender Cable and IR Sensor Extender Cable. This setup conveniently enables a user to control the input sour ce devices even while physi[...]

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15 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview The VE829 Transmitter and Receiver communicate wirelessly. At startup, ensure that the units first estab lish a connection with each other. See Transmitter and Receiver Link below fo r details. There are various convenient methods to operat e the VE829: manually via the panel pushbutton, using the IR rem ote co[...]

VE829 User Manual 16 Manual Switching You can manually sw itch input sources by pressing the pushbut ton on the top panel of the VE829T / VE829R, or using the IR remote control. Front Panel Pushbutton Press the SOURCE button on the top panel of th e Transmitter or Receiver to toggle between con nected input sources, and select the video you want di[...]

Basic Operation 17 LED Display The Mode and Port Selection Pushbut tons on the VE829’s front panel each have three corresponding LED icons that represent audio , KVM , and USB Link. These light green or orange, depending on status, as shown in the table, below: Note: 1. Make sure t he source device has been powered on and that the signal output i[...]

VE829 User Manual 18 Naming Source Devices You can give names the input sour ce devices attached to the VE829T (Transmitter) to easily identify them. To do this, follo w these steps: 1. Press and hold the Source button on the top panel of the VE829T for ov er 3 seconds. 2. In the screen that appears on your HDMI displ ay , input the name you want t[...]

Basic Operation 19 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to power off the unit , before starting it back up you must do the follow ing: 1. Shut down all the devices that are attached to the VE829T / VE829R . 2. Unplug the VE829T / VE829R’ s power ad apter cable. 3. W ait 10 seconds, th en plug the VE829T / VE829R’ s power adapter[...]

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21 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Overview The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to han dle VE829T / VE829R control and switching operations. It appears on the attached HDMI displays (Transmitter or Receiver) af ter hardware connections are made and the devices are powered on. Source Device Switching You can switch between source inputs via [...]

VE829 User Manual 22 To add another Transmitter to a Receiver, do the following steps: 1. Make sure T ransmitter 1 is powered of f. Press T ransmitter No. on the IR remote control (po inting to the R eceiver). 2. Press the Up / Down button on you r remote control and go to SETUP , press OK . 3. Select Add New T ransmitter . The VE829R starts search[...]

OSD Operation 23 Remove T ransmitter To remove a Transmitter from the list of transmitters paired with a receiver, do the following: 1. Press T ransmitter No. on the IR remote control , go to SETUP then press OK . 2. Select Remove T ransmitter . 3. Go to the T ransmitter you want to remove and press OK . Modify T ransmitter Name To change a Transmi[...]

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25 Appendix Safety Instructions  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.  This product is for indoor use only .  Do not place the device on any unstable surf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  Do not use[...]

VE829 User Manual 26  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.  T o help protect y our system from sudden, t[...]

Appendix 27 T echnical Support International  For online technical supp ort – including troubleshooting, d ocumentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, Telephone Support , page iii. North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number , se[...]

VE829 User Manual 28 Specifications Function VE829T VE829R Connectors Input HDMI In 4 x HDMI T ype A Female (Black) N/A Component in 1 x S Video Female (Black) N/A USB input N/A 1 x USB type A (USB HID for Keyboard/ Mouse) (Black) IR Input port N/A 1 x 2.5 mm jack (Black) Output HDMI Out 1 x HDMI type A Female (Black) 1 x HDMI type A Female (Black [...]

Appendix 29 Vi deo and Audio Format Supported 2D Video Format Timings Resolution Primary CEA Video Timing 640x480p @ 59.94 / 60Hz 480p 720x480p @ 59.94Hz 720x480p @ 60Hz 720x576p @ 50Hz 576p 1280x720p @ 50Hz 720p 1280x720p @ 59.94 / 60Hz 1920x1080i @ 50Hz 1080i 1920x1080i @ 59.94 / 60Hz 1920x1080p @ 50Hz 1080p / 60 1920x1080p @ 59.94 / 60Hz Seconda[...]

VE829 User Manual 30 T roubleshooting Operation problems can be du e to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. Problem Resolution The Power LED does not light up. Check that the power adapters of the Transmitter / Receiver are properly plugged[...]

Appendix 31 Poor picture quality or intermittent video  Check if the video resolution on your HDMI display is set to 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 480p resolution. Refer to Video and Audio Format Supported , page 29.  Check that the distance between the Transmitter and Receiver does not exceed 100 feet.  Solid structures (walls, panels, bea[...]

VE829 User Manual 32 Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILI TY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRE CT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL , INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or represen tation, expressed, implie d, or [...]

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