ATEN intros a new HDMI Matrix Switch

BANGALORE, INDIA: ATEN has announced that it will extend its range of HDMI solutions with the introduction of a new HDMI Matrix Switch, model VM0404H.

Simultaneous access to multiple HDMI audio/video sources has become a prevalent need. Everyday HDMI devices are becoming more popular in environments such as home theater, businesses, entertainment and education. The VM0404H from ATEN's VanCryst Professional A/V Solutions product line allows consumers to easily connect up to four HDMI devices such as HD camcorders, satellite receivers, HD-DVD players, Blu-ray players, home theater PCs, streaming media players, or gaming consoles. Their inputs can then be switched to any combination of up to four HDMI monitors, displays, projectors or TVs simultaneously. The matrix switch can be cascaded with other VM0404Hs in order to provide up to 64 HDMI sources/displays for, as an example, digital signage systems.

The VM0404H's remote control and convenient front panel push-buttons allow users to quickly and easily cycle through and select the HDMI sources and displays while the front panel LEDs indicate the source device for each display at a glance. The switch also has a built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface which allows system control through either a high-end controller, PC, home automation and home theater software package.

The new HDMI Matrix Switch supports HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and also video protocols including VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA, and WUXGA. It is compliant with HDMI 1.3b, HDCP 1.1 and HDMI CEC. The VM0404H provides a refresh frequency of 60 Hz with a maximum cable distance of 20 meters using 24 AWG and 15 meters using 28 AWG. One feature adding to the switch's superior sound quality is that it fully supports DOLBY True HD and DTS HD Master Audio compliant devices. With the audio-enabled function, there is no requirement for a separate set of speakers for each source. Another user-friendly feature is its power on detection, which allows the VM0404H to automatically switch to the other powered-on computer when either is shut down.

The VM0404H HDMI Matrix Switch is the perfect solution for simultaneously connecting any of four sources of digital high definition video to any of four HDMI displays. It can provide multiple solutions for needs across finance, education, business, and commercial industries. “ATEN offers a complete range of HDMI solutions for various applications such as cutting-edge-video switches, video splitters and video extenders," said Kevin Chen, President, ATEN International.