Overview:
The ATEN VanCryst VM0808 8x8 Video Matrix Switch allows you to connect eight VGA source devices to eight VGA monitors, displays, or projectors at the same time. It’s steadfast unique features include: Ultra-high bandwidth, EDID mode selection for high compatibility, long signal range, easy source/display switching, matrix connections, Power On Detection for source/display loss prevention.
- As a Matrix Switch, each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs, and the audio and video inputs from each source device can also be switched independently, giving you the ultimate in flexibility and control in any multi-display audio/video installation.
Features:
- Connects any of 8 VGA Video+Audio inputs to any of 8 VGA Video+ Audio outputs
- Long signal range – supports up to 30 meters
- Easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays
- Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1440; VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA, and WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
- Features EDID expert technology to set up different video configurations via different EDID modes
- Supports up to 500 MHz bandwidth
- Supports stereo audio
- Independent switching of audio and video sources – each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs for flexibility
- Power On Detection – If one of the video sources is powered off the VM0808 automatically switches to the next powered-on source
- Cascade additional VM0808 units up to three levels
- Rack Mountable
- All metal casing
- Easy Operation:
1. Front panel LCD display, Tuner Dials and pushbuttons
2. Profile pushbutton for fast switching
3. RS-232 Serial controller *
4. IR Remote Control
* Note: The VM0808 AP and GUI operation instructions can be downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com)
Front Panel Features:
- LCD Display - The LCD display shows the various options for configurating and operating the VM0808.
- MENU - Press to invoke the menu page/main screen
- PROFILE - Press to switch between the video source profile selection list
- ESC - Press to cancel the current selection or exit without saving changes
- ENTER - Press to confirm the current selection
- TUNER DIALS- IN & OUT to navigate up,down,left, and right or scroll selected options within the LCD display
Rear Panel Features:
- POWER SOCKET - This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here.
- POWER SWITCH - This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit on and off
- EXTERNAL IR RECEIVER PORT - 3.5mm Mini stereo jack which connects the IR receiver unit included with your product
- RS-232 SERIAL PORT - The VGA ports are for connecting your input source. The mini stereo jack ports are for the audio source
- AUDIO / VIDEO INPUT PORTS- The VGA ports are for connecting your input source. The mini stereo jack ports are for the audio source
- AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS- The VGA ports are for connecting your output displays. The Mini stereo jack ports are for the audio speakers
What's in the Box?
- 1x VM0808 8x8 Video Matrix Switch
- 1x Power Cord
- 1x IR Remote Control
- 1x IR Receiver
- 1x Mounting Kit
- 1x User Instructions
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