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1. and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and or any of the devices connected to it Features may have been added to the VS261 VS461 since this manual was printed Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright 2007 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 1256 300G Printing Date 11 2007 ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 4 OVERVIEW The 2 port VS 261 and 4 port VS 461 chart a revolutionary new direction in multimedia functionality by combining a Digital Visual Interface DVI Video Switch with stereo quality audio It is not necessary to have a separate display and set of speakers for each source Users can switch among two VS 261 or four VS 461 media sources and enjoy their output on a single display and set of speakers The VS 261 VS 461 improves on previous video switch designs by incorporating DVI connectors DVI supports both digital video flat panel displays data projectors plasma displays digital TVs and set top boxes and analog video traditional monitors and TVs The VS 261 VS 461 works on both PC compatible and Mac systems Setup is fast and easy simply plug cables into their appropriate ports There is no software to configure no installation routines and no2. incompatibility problems Two convenient methods are available to switch among media input sources port selection pushbuttons located on the unit s front panel and an IR remote control FEATURES DVI video switch with stereo audio support Output sound and video signals from 2 VS 261 or 4 VS 461 DVI or analog video sources Compliant with the DVI specification Video source selection via front panel pushbuttons or IR remote control LED display for easy status monitoring Superior video quality 1920 x 1200 DDC2B Easy installation Hot pluggable add or remove video inputs without powering down the switch Supports Windows and Mac host systems SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CONSOLES A DVI display capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any DVI output Stereo speakers for audio output COMPUTERS The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system ADVI port Note The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI display card For best results we recommend you purchase a high quality product An audio out port optional for audio accompaniment to the display CABLES Two VS 261 or four VS 461 sets of DVI cable are required to properly operate this DVI Switch not included Note 1 Cables are not included in this package Since the quality of the display is affected by the quality and the
3. 61 Computer Connections 2 4 Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons IR Remote Control Connectors Video In 1 x DVI I port F Audio Out 2 x Stereo RCA jacks Video In 2x DVI I ports F 4 x DVI I ports F Audio Out 4 x RCA jacks 8 x RCA jacks LEDs Selected 2 Green 4 Green On Line 2 Orange 4 Orange Power Adapter 1 x DC 9V jack Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200 DDC2B Environment ae 0 50 C Storage 20 60 C Temp Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Housing Metal Weight 0 6kg 0 8kg Dimensions L x W x H 14 0 x 8 8 x 5 55 cm 21 0 x 8 8 x 5 55 cm 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Action Erratic Unit not receiving Use a DC 9V power adapter if behavior enough power you are not already using one If you are already using a power adapter check that it matches the system specifications DC 9V and that it is plugged in and functioning properly Video doesn t display on some ports DVI specification of the source device doesn t match the DVI specification of the DVI cable and or the DVI display device There are three DVI standards DVI A DVI D and DVI I Make sure that the DVI specifications o the source device cable and monitor all match Note Some monitors are able to support multiple DVI signals BEER LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LI
4. ABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and specially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For further inquires please contact your direct vendor 18
5. DRMA PMA Sass 11363 2006 RBS X RRA le dE ge TK tHSJ T 11363 2006 REER deto VS 261 VS 461 USER MANUAL ONLINE REGISTRATION You can register your product at our online support center International http support aten com North America ATEN TECH http www aten usa com product_registration ATEN NJ http support aten com ONLINE SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL Email Support support aten com Online Support Technical Support http support aten com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates http www aten com Telephone Support 886 2 8692 6959 NORTH AMERICA Email Support ATEN TECH support aten usa com ATEN NJ sales aten com Online Technical ATEN TECH http www aten usa com support Support Support ATEN NJ http support aten com Troubleshooting ATEN TECH Documentation http www aten usa com SW Updates ATEN NJ http www aten com Telephone Support ATEN TECH 1 888 999 ATEN ATEN NJ 1 732 356 1703 PACKAGE CONTENTS The DVI Video Switch package contains the following items 1 VS 261 or VS 461 DVI Video Switch 1 IR Remote Control Handset 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping If you encounter a problem contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly
6. DVI Video Switch USER MANUAL VS 261 VS 461 FCG INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help ROHS This product is RoHS compliant SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China g SSES BEER e Ae ZARE ZREN eer e o ol o O O mal o o o 0 O ARRESE EMRE ERRA Rer 11363 2006ML EAR ERZ To O RTRHAKEHARAK BRESA EMREDER R
7. length of the cables we strongly recommend that you purchase high quality cables Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets for your switch 2 There are three types of DVI signals DVI I DVI A DVI D The cable type must match the type of signal being used by the DVI source and the DVI display OPERATING SYSTEMS Supported operating systems are shown in the table below OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6 0 and higher SuSE 8 2 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 and higher FreeBSD 3 51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5 0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6 2 and higher FRONT VIEW ATEN i ATEN IR d on UNE d SELECTED H KE Ki 2 3 No Component Description 1 Port Selection Press a pushbutton to display video playback audio Pushbuttons from the device attached to the corresponding port 2 Port LEDs The port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches The ON LINE LED lights to indicate that the device attached to the corresponding port is on The SELECTED LED lights to indicate that the video audio input is from the device attached to the corresponding port 3 IR Receiver Receives port switching signals from the remote handset REAR VIEW wee aueg ouT VIDEO AUDIO OUT No Comp
8. onent Description 1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here 2 Video Audio Output The output section is comprised of a DVI I connector and two RCA audio jacks The cables that connect to the video and audio input ports on the Video Display plug in here L left audio R right audio 3 Video Audio Input Each input section is comprised of a DVI I connector and two RCA audio jacks The cables that connect to the video and audio output ports on the source devices plug in here Be sure that the cables from an individual source device all plug into the same input section e g all in Port 1 etc 10 IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT No Component Description 1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here 2 Media Output The cables from your DVI Video Display and Audio jacks Section plug in here Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself 3 Media Input The cables that link your media source devices to the VS Section 261 VS 461 plug into the ports in this section Each section is comprised of a DVI I connector and two speaker jacks When connecting DVI and audio cables from your sources be sure that the DVI cable and audio cables from a device all plug into the same port section e g all in Port 1 etc e INSTALLATION connect to the installation has been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have
9. the Keyboard Power On function T 1 Make sure that the power to any device that you 2 Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded Refer to the installation diagram the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbers of the steps and do the following 1 Plug your DVI display s connector into the Video Output port located in the Output section on the unit s rear panel 2 Plug your speakers into the audio jacks left and right located in the Output section on the unit s rear panel 3 Use a DVI cable to connect the source device s video out port to any available DVI socket on the Input section of the switch 4 Use audio cables to connect the source device s audio out ports into the VS 261 VS 461 s audio jacks Note Be sure that the audio cables plug into the jacks that correspond to the port that the DVI connector is plugged into i e all cables are in Port 1 sockets or all in Port 2 sockets etc 5 Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power source then plug the power adapter cable into the switch s Power Jack This completes the installation Once the switch is powered up you can power on the source devices 12 BEER VIDEO PORT SWITCHING There are two convenient methods for switching among video sources Manual and the Remote Control MANUAL SELECTION To select a source device press and release the front panel pushbu
10. tton that corresponds to the port that the device is connected to REMOTE GONTROL SELECTION Press the Port Up or Port Down button on the remote control unit to cycle among the source devices Each time you press the button the media focus switches from the current port to the next port Port Up or the previous port Port Down To switch directly to a source device press the numerical button 1 2 3 or 4 that corresponds to the port that the device is connected to Note 1 Pressing button 3 or 4 has no effect on the VS 261 2 The infrared signal range is 6 meters max 3 You must aim the remote control unit at the IR Receiver located on the switch s front panel see p 9 For optimum performance make sure there is a clear line of sight between the control unit and the receiver 14 HoT PLUGGING The VS 261 VS 461 supports hot plugging devices can be added and removed from the installation by plugging and unplugging their cables to and from the VS 261 VS 461 s Video Input ports without the need to shut the switch down POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING If you Power Off the VS 261 VS 461 before starting it back up you must do the following 1 Shut down all the devices that are attached to it 2 Unplug its power adapter cable 3 Wait 10 seconds then plug the power adapter cable back in 4 After it is powered up Power On the attached devices 15 SPECIFICATIONS Function VS 261 VS 4
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