ATEN VM6809H-AT-A Video Matrix Control App User Manual

ATEN VM6809H-AT-A Video Matrix Control App

Product Information

The Video Matrix Control App is a user-friendly application that allows users to control video matrices. It provides a convenient interface for managing video inputs and outputs, making it easier to switch between different sources and displays.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Download and install the Video Matrix Control App on your device.
2. Launch the app and ensure that your device is connected to the same network as the video matrix.
3. On the app’s main screen, you will see a list of available video matrices. Select the desired matrix you want to control.
4. Once connected to the video matrix, you will have access to various controls and settings.
5. To switch between video sources, simply tap on the desired input source and select the output display where you want it to be shown.
6. You can also adjust other settings such as resolution, aspect ratio, and audio output.
7. If you encounter any issues or have questions about specific features, refer to the user manual for further instructions.
8. When you are finished using the app, make sure to properlydisconnect from the video matrix.

Overview

The Video Matrix Control App is a free mobile app that allows you to switch profiles, audio inputs and video inputs, and also reminds you when any new firmware is available, all through a local area network to which the target Video Matrix Switch is connected. This mobile application is especially useful for profile and AV source switching when you do not have access to the Video Matrix Switch’s front panel or the web interface.

Requirements

• The Video Matrix Control App supports the following operating systems:
• Make sure to connect the mobile device to the network where your Video Matrix Switch is installed.

Supported Video Matrix Switch

Installing the App
To install the Video Matrix Control App on a mobile device, do the following:

1. From the mobile device, tap the App Store C or Google Play icon.

2. In the search box, type “Video Matrix Control App”.

3. Tap Video Matrix Control App and then download and install the app.

4.  Tap the app icon.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to the target Video Matrix Switch by scanning the network, selecting from connection history, or specifying the device IP address and password.
   Note:

6. The Video Matrix Control App is designed to control one Video Matrix Switch device at a time.

7. If you cannot find the Video Matrix Switch, make sure that the Video Matrix Switch is connected to LAN and that the app is connected to the same LAN and then try again. Or, scan the QR Code below to install the app.

8. From the mobile device, tap the Video Matrix Control App icon to launch the app.

Main Page

When logged in, the Video Matrix Control App defaults to the scanning page.
Refer to the table below for an overview of the functions on each tab.
Note : The example used in the snapshots below is VM1600A.

Logging into the Video Matrix Switch

• There are three ways to log into the Video Matrix Switch on Video Matrix Control App.
• Scan the Network – see Logging into the Video Matrix Switch via Scan the Network, page 8.
• Select from History – see Logging into the Video Matrix Switch via Specify a Device, page 14.
• Specify a Device – see Logging into the Video Matrix Switch via Specify a Device, page 14.

The below welcome page appears when the app is opened, and each log in methods are described below.

Logging into the Video Matrix Switch via Scan the Network
To log in a Video Matrix Switch by scanning the network, do the following:

1. Open the Video Matrix Control App, wait for the welcome page to appear, and tap Scan the Network.

2. Wait for the scanning to finish.

3. The Video Matrix Switch and its IP address will show in the Device List.
   Note : The example used in the snapshot below is VM1600A.

4. Tap Connect to log into the Video Matrix Switch.

5. Enter the username and password, and then tap Connect.

6. Now you have successfully logged into the Video Matrix Switch.

Logging into the Video Matrix Switch via Select from History
To log in a Video Matrix Switch by selecting from the history, do the following:

1. Open the Video Matrix Control App, wait for the welcome page to appear, and tap Select from the History.
2. The Video Matrix Switch and its IP address will show in the history list,and tap Connect
3. The pre-entered device’s IP address, username, and password are remembered by the Video Matrix Control App. Simply tap Connect to log in, or tap on the ID address, username, and password to edit if its required.
4. Now you have successfully logged into the Video Matrix Switch.

Logging into the Video Matrix Switch via Specify a Device
To log in a Video Matrix Switch by specifying a device, do the following:

1. Open the Video Matrix Control App, wait for the welcome page to appear, and tap Specify a Device.
2. Enter the device’s IP address, username, and password, and then tap Connect.
3. Now you have successfully logged into the Video Matrix Switch.

Profile Tab
Once you have successfully logged into a Video Matrix Switch, the profile tab snapshot below appears. In the Profile tab, you can switch profiles for display or change the video input for the profile that is playing.

Each functions are described in the table below.

Control Tab
In the Control tab, you can instantly switch video inputs for each of the output.

Each functions are described in the table below

Switching the Video Inputs for the Video Output
To switch a video input for a designated video wall output ports, do the following:

1. Tap Input Ports to select a video input. The selected video input port number will be shown in the apply section.
2. Select a video output or a video output group for the video input. The selected video output or video output group port number will be shown in the apply section, and then tap Apply.
3. Now the video inputs and video outputs are switched.

Audio Tab

In the Audio tab, you can specify the audio input for the digital and analog outputs of the Video Matrix Switch.
Note : The fields available in this tab may vary depending on the connected devices.

VM1600 / VM3200 / VM3250

VM0404HB / VM0808HB / VM3404H-VM3909H / VM5404D / VM5404H / VM5808D / VM5808H / VM51616H / VM6404H / VM6404HB / VM6809H

A warning message appears when you tap the Audio tab from the Video Matrix Control App.
Note : This warning message only appears on the Video Matrix Control App when the connected device is VM51616H / VM6404HB / VM6809H.

The controls are described in the table below

Specifying the Audio Inputs for the Digital and Analog Outputs
To specify an audio input for the digital and analog outputs, do the following:

1. Tap the selected audio output port number’s Digital Port.
2. Select an option for digital port, then tap Select
3. Now the digital output is muted.
4. Select an option for the analog port.
5. Now the audio input is specified to the digital and analog outputs.

Settings Tab

In the Settings tab, you can look up notification for system firmware updates, the current app version, and technical support contact, or log out of the app .

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Released: 2023-07-25
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