ATEN VE184 True 4K HDMI and USB HDBaseT 3.0 Transceiver User Guide
- June 6, 2024
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ATEN VanCryst™
VE1843
True 4K HDMI / USB HDBaseT 3.0 Transceiver
Quick Start Guide
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Part No. PAPE-1223-U80G
Released: 04/2021
Hardware Overview
Front View
1. HDBaseT long reach mode switch (reserved)
2. HDMI audio switch
3. RS-232 port
4. HDBaseT port
5. cable lock screw for ATEN LockPro™| 6. audio in
7. USB Type-B port
8. fi rmware upgrade switch
9. Tx / Rx switch
10. HDMI in
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Rear View
1. USB Type-A port
2. cable lock screw for ATEN LockPro™
3. audio out
4. Ethernet port| 5. IR port
6. power jack
7. HDMI out
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Top view
1. grounding terminal
| Transmitter LEDs | Receiver LEDs |
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1. Power LED
2. Link LED
3. MDMI in LED| 5. HDMI out LED
6. link LED
7. power LED
Installation
Note: The illustrated installation is based on two VE1843 units.
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Ground the VE1843 by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the grounding terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from power surges or static electricity. -
Important: Before connecting the VE1843, please set the Tx / Rx switch to defi ne the unit. The VE1843 will be a transmitter if the Tx / Rx switch is set to Tx, or the VE1843 will be a receiver if the Tx / Rx switch is set to Rx.
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Connect an HDMI-enabled PC to the transmitter using an HDMI cable. You can connect other HDMI-enabled source device here (e.g., Blu-ray player).
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(Optional) Connect an audio source device to the transmitter. To embed this audio input to the HDMI output, put the HDMI audio switch (on Tx) to ON.
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Connect the USB Type-B port of the transmitter to a USB host (e.g., PC).
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Connect an HDMI-enabled display device to the transmitter using an HDMI cable.
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Connect the HDBaseT ports of the transmitter and receiver with a Cat 6a Ethernet cable (or above).
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(Optional) Connect your speakers or audio amplifi er to the receiver. To de-embed this HDMI audio from the HDMI output, put the HDMI audio switch (on Rx) to ON.
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(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. -
(Optional) To provide network connectivity for your PC, connect the receiver to a network switch, and then connect the Ethernet port of the transmitter to your PC.
Note: The unit supports bi-directional bypass transmission. -
(Optional) Connect the USB Type-A port to a USB peripheral.
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Connect an HDMI-enabled display device to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
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(Optional) To remotely control a PC through serial controller, connect the RS-232 port of the transmitter to a serial controller, and then connect the RS-232 port of the receiver to a PC, and vice versa.
Note: The unit supports bi-directional bypass transmission. -
Connect the power cord and the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter cables into the power jack on the units.
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Power on all connected devices.
Operation
RS-232 Channel Transmission
You can connect an RS-232 serial device to the RS-232 port of the units for
RS-232 bypass channel such as a touch screen or a bar code scanner. Please
refer to the VE1843 user manual for more information.
HDMI Audio Switch
Transmitter
Tx / Rx
Switch| HDMI HDMISwitch| Mode| Function
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Tx| On| Embed Mode| The transmitter embeds the stereo audio input with HDMI
video input to the receiver.
Off| Bypass Mode| The transmitter transmits both the stereo audio and HDMI
audio inputs to the receiver.
Receiver
Tx / Rx
Switch| HDMIAudio Switch| Mode| Function
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Rx| On| De-embedded Mode| The receiver de-embeds the HDMI audio output into
the stereo audio output.
Off| Bypass Mode| The receiver receives both the HDMI audio and stereo audio
inputs from the transmitter.
Package Contents
1 VE1843 True 4K HDMI / USB HDBaseT 3.0 Transceiver
1 RS-232 terminal block 1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
1 USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable
1 power adapter
1 IR emitter
1 IR receiver
1 user instructions
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Part No. PAPE-1223-U80G Released: 04/2021