ATEN VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical Extender User Guide

ATEN VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical Extender

Specifications

• Model: VE883A
• Resolution: True 4K
• Interface: HDMI
• Package Contents:
  • 1 VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical Extender (Transmitter)
  • 1 VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical Extender (Receiver)
  • 2 power adapters and power cords
  • 2 3-pole terminal blocks
  • 2 5-pole terminal blocks
  • 1 IR receiver
  • 1 IR emitter
  • 1 USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable
  • 2 HDMI LockPros
  • 2 SFP modules
  • 1 user instructions

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Connect an HDMI-enabled PC to the transmitter’s HDMI input port.
2. Connect the PC to the transmitter’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the necessary audio input/output devices to the corresponding ports.
4. Connect the IR receiver and emitter for infrared signal transmission.
5. Connect the power adapter to the power jack for each unit.
6. Ensure the link LED lights are orange to indicate a stable fiber optic connection.
7. Check that the power LED lights are green to confirm the unit is receiving power.

Hardware Overview

• USB Type-B port for connectivity
• Audio in and out ports for sound transmission
• RS-232 port for serial communication
• HDMI input and output ports for video signals
• Ethernet port for network connection
• IR port for infrared signal transmission
• Fiber optical port for optical fiber connection
• Firmware upgrade port for updating software
• LED indicators for link, power, and HDMI output status

FAQ

Q: How can I troubleshoot if the link LED does not light up?

• A: If the link LED does not light up, check the fiber optic connection between the transmitter and receiver. Ensure the fiber optic cables are securely connected and undamaged.

Q: Can I use the VE883A with devices other than PCs?

• A: Yes, you can use the VE883A with DVD players, media players, monitors, and other HDMI-enabled devices for high-quality video and audio transmission.

Package Contents

• 1 VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical
• Extender (Transmitter)
• 1 VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical
• Extender (Receiver)
• 2 power adapters and power cords
• 2 3-pole terminal blocks
• 2 5-pole terminal blocks
• 1 IR receiver
• 1 IR emitter
• 1 USB Type-B to USB
• Type-A cable
• 2 HDMI LockPros
• 2 SFP modules
• 1 user instructions

VE883AT Package Contents

• 1 VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical
• Extender (Transmitter)
• 1 power adapter and power cord
• 1 3-pole terminal block
• 1 5-pole terminal block
• 1 IR receiver
• 1 IR emitter
• 1 USB Type-B to USB
• Type-A cable
• 1 HDMI LockPro
• 1 SFP module
• 1 user instructions

VE883AR Package Contents

• 1 VE883A True 4K HDMI Optical
• Extender (Receiver)
• 1 power adapter and power cord
• 1 3-pole terminal block
• 1 5-pole terminal block
• 1 IR receiver
• 1 IR emitter
• 1 HDMI LockPro
• 1 SFP module
• 1 user instructions

Hardware Overview

1. USB Type-B port
2. audio in
3. RS-232 port
4. HDMI in
5. USB Type-A ports
6. audio out
7. HDMI out
8. fiber optical port
9. Ethernet port
10. IR port
11. firmware upgrade port 12 power jack
12. link LED1
13. power LED2
14. HDMI out LED

Note:

1. The link LED lights are orange to indicate that the fiber optical is detected, and communication between the transmitter and receiver is stable.
2. The power LED lights green to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

Installation

1. Connect an HDMI-enabled PC to the transmitter’s HDMI input port, and then connect the PC to the transmitter’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect a PC to the transmitter’s RS-232 port and USB Type-B port for remote control and USB operations.
3. Connect a media player to the transmitter’s audio input port.
4. Connect up to two USB peripherals to the receiver’s USB Type-A ports.
5. Connect your speakers to the receiver’s audio output port.
6. To remotely control a PC through the serial controller, connect the RS-232 port of the receiver to a serial controller, and then connect the RS-232 port of the transmitter to a PC, and vice versa.
   • Note: The unit supports bi-directional bypass transmission.
7. Connect an HDMI-enabled display to the receiver’s HDMI output port.
8. Connect the fiber optical ports using a duplex fiber optical cable.
9. To provide network connectivity for your laptop, connect the receiver to a network switch, and then connect the Ethernet port of the transmitter to your laptop.
   • Note: The unit supports bi-directional bypass transmission.
10. (Optional) To remotely control a device connected to the receiver, for example, a TV, connect the IR emitter to the IR port of the receiver, and the IR receiver to the IR port of the transmitter, and vice versa.
    • Note: The unit supports bi-directional IR transmission.
11. Connect the power adapters and power cords to the power jacks on the transmitter and receiver.

Operation

RS-232 Channel Transmission

You can connect an RS-232 serial device to the RS-232 port of the units for the RS-232 bypass channel such as a touch screen or a barcode scanner. Please refer to the VE883A user manual for more information.

Important Information

• Two types of SFP modules are available.
• VE883AK1: OM3 multi-mode SFP module can transmit signals up to 300 m.
• VE883AK2: single-mode SFP module can transmit signals up to 10 km.
• Note: For the supported resolutions, please refer to the VE883A user manual for more information.
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Support and Documentation Notice

• All information, documentation, firmware, software utilities, and specifi cations contained in this package are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer.
• To reduce the environmental impact of our products, ATEN documentation and software can be found online at http://www.aten.com/download/

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• Part No. PAPE-1223-J31G
• Released: 09/2023
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