ATEN Technology VS481A User's Manual
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1. FARRA EHS 11363 2006 RBS X RPRI ABAR EW ED EBA R DAMS HS ee HiSu T 11363 2006 R EEK cE aO VS481la USER MANUAL ONLINE REGISTRATION International http support aten com North America http www aten usa com product_registration TELEPHONE SUPPORT International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 5255 0110 Japan 81 3 5615 5811 Korea 82 2 467 6789 North America 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44 8448 158923 TECHNICAL SUPPORT For international online technical support including troubleshooting documentation and software updates http support aten com For North American technical support Email Support support aten usa com Online Troubleshooting http www aten usa com support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4998 PACKAGE CONTENTS The VS481A HDMI Switch package contains the following items KA Ad 1 1 1 1 1 VS481A HDMI Switch IR Remote Control Unit Power Adapter Standard HDMI Cable 1 8 m User Instructions 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 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 added2. CTION GOMMANDS The Power On Detection feature is turned on by default The formula for Power On Detection commands is as follows Power On Detection Control command Enter For example to turn off the Power On Detection feature input the following pod off Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Control string Command Description pod Power On Detection command Control Description on Turn on off Turn off Note Each command can be separated with a space VERIFICATION After entering a command a verification message appears at the end of the command line as follows Command OK indicates that the command is correct and successfully performed by the switch Command incorrect indicates that the command has the wrong format and or values 16 POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING If you power off the VS481A follows these steps before powering it on again 1 Power off the attached devices 2 Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS481a 3 Wait 10 seconds and then plug the power adapter cable back in 4 After the VS481A is powered on power on the attached devices Note Whenever the VS481A is powered on it automatically selects the A V source attached to Port 1 17 SPECIFICATIONS Function VS481a Display Connections 1 Connectors Device HDMI In 4 x HDMI Type A Female Black Display H
3. DMI Out 1 x HDMI Type A Female Black RS 232 Port 1 x DB 9 Female Black Power 1 x DC Jack LEDs On Line 4 Orange Selected 4 Green Buttons Port Switch 4 IR Control 1 HDMI Resolution HDTV resolutions of 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1920x1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Power Consumption DC5 3V 2 4 W Environment Operating Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 0 47 kg Dimensions 20 00 x 8 00 x 2 50 cm LxWxH 18 LIMITED WARRANTV INNO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITV 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 19
4. HDMI Switch USER MANUAL FGC 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 ABREWBEIX zy MET a Ang SARE ZR EM Hemel e o o o O mal o L o l o O O RRKASH EVRA SY RMA SNS By ESJIT 11363 2006 EM RSE RZ Fo O RATRFAKBHRRAK ERASASWAZSARMEN
5. The power adapter cable plugs in here 2 HDMI Out The cable from the HDMI display device plugs in here 3 HDMI In The cables from the HDMI source devices can plug into any of three available ports 4 RS 232 Serial This is the serial remote port for input Port source selection and high end system control IR REMOTE GONTROL Port Selection TEN No Component Function Port Up Port Down Buttons Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through the source devices 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 1 Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the source devices 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 4 Port Selection Buttons Press a button to bring the focus directly to the source device attached to its associated port 10 INSTALLATION 1 Make sure that the power to all devices vou will be installing has been turned off 2 Make sure that all devices vou will be installing are properlv grounded Installation of the VS481A is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables To install the switch refer to the installation diagram on page 12 as you perform the following three steps 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI input port on the video display device to the HDMI output port on the rear of the VS481a 2 Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI output ports on the source device s to the HDMI input ports on the VS481a Three HDMI input ports
6. are located on the rear of the switch the fourth HDMI port is located on the front of the switch 3 Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC power source plug the power adapter cable into the Power Jack on the VS481A This completes the basic installation of the VS4814 HDMI Switch You may now power on the display and source devices INSTALLING THE RS 232 CONTROLLER In order to use the RS 232 serial interface to attach a high end controller such as a PC to the VS481A use a serial cable such as a modem cable The end connecting to the VS481A should have a 9 pin male connector Connect this to the serial interface on the rear of the VS481A Refer to number 4 on the diagram on page 12 Note To configure the controller serial port see page 14 11 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Hardware Software HDMI Output Device Controller HDMI 5 HDMI 5 IN HDMI AV Source Devices 12 SOURCE DEVICE SELECTION The VS481A HDMI Switch offers easy and flexible source device selection with either the front panel pushbuttons with the remote control or through the RS 232 serial interface Note Whenever the VS481A is powered on it automatically selects Port 1 if there is no video input source connected You may choose one of the methods outlined below to select a different port MANUAL SELECTION To select a source device press the pushbutt
7. le your permanent device connections are out of sight on the rear of the unit Furthermore for complete system and install integration RS232 control is standard through the VS4814 s built in bi directional RS 232 serial remote port that allows the switch to be controlled through a high end controller PC and or home automation home theater software package FEATURES Allows up to four HDMI A V sources to be connected to one HDMI display Toggle between A V sources using remote control or front panel pushbuttons Supports high resolution video HDTV resolutions of 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1920x1080 VGA SVGA SXGA UXGA 1600x1200 and WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio HDMI 3D Deep Color Up to 60 Hz refresh rate Long distance transmission up to 20 m Built in bi directional RS 232 serial remote port for high end system control Plug and plav no software installation required DDC compatible HDMI and HDCP compatible Signaling rates up to 2 25 Gbits in support of 1080p display All metal casing LED indication of A V source devices Power On Detection if one of the HDMI source devices is powered off the VS481A will automatically switch to the next powered on device Easy and affordable way to add four HDMI inputs to your home theater system SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOURCE DEVICE S HDMI Type A output connector s Note A DVI HDMI adapter is required when c
8. on that corresponds to the port it is connected to Note The SELECTED LED green light indicates which port is currently selected REMOTE GONTROL SELECTION To select a source device with the remote control press the number button that corresponds to the port it is connected to Alternatively you may also cycle through the available source devices by pushing the Port Up and Port Down buttons on the remote control unit Use the Port Up button to select the next available port in ascending order from left to right on the front view panel Use the Port Down button to select the next available port in descending order from right to left on the front view panel Note 1 The maximum range of the remote control unit is 10 meters 30 ft 2 Aim the remote control unit at the IR receiver located on the front panel of the VS481A For optimum performance make sure there is a clear line of sight between the remote control unit and the IR receiver ise POWER ON DETECTION The Power On Detection feature enables the switch to use the next active port automatically when the active port is unplugged When the switch is turned on the first plug in port acts as the active port Note The switch does not use the next active port if the current port is not the active port and two active ports are turned on RS 232 SERIAL INTERFACE The VS4814 s built in bi directional RS 232 serial interface allows system con
9. onnecting a DVI source device DISPLAY DEVICE A display device or receiver with an HDMI Type A input connector CABLES 4 HDMI cables Note 1 Not all cables are included in this package We strongly recommend that you purchase high quality cables of appropriate length since this will affect the quality of the audio and video display Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets 2 If you wish to utilize the VS481A s high end serial controller function you will also need to purchase an appropriate RS 232 cable See nstalling the RS 232 Controller page 11 COMPONENTS VS48 1a FRONT VIEW EN HDMI Switch VSAB1A a 4 No Component Function 1 HDMI In Plug the cable from an HDMI source device into this port number 4 2 Port Selection Pressing a port selection pushbutton Pushbuttons routes the A V source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display 3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR remote control 4 Port LEDs There are two port LEDs next to each port selection pushbutton The ON LINE LED top orange lights up to indicate that the device attached to the corresponding port is powered on The SELECTED LED bottom green lights up to indicated that the port is selected VS48 1a REAR VIEW SS amp Se No Component Function 1 Power Jack
10. to the VS481A since this manual was printed Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright 2008 2012 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 1286 AT3G Printing Date 2012 02 02 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 mal OVERVIEW With more and more HDMI devices entering the Home Theater market the need for simultaneous access to different HDMI A V sources is becoming increasingly important Now the VS481A HDMI Switch offers an easy and affordable way to add HDMI capabilities to your home theater system by allowing you to switch easily between up to four HDMI A V sources that are connected to your HDMI display With four HDMI A V input ports the VS4814 HDMI Switch allows you to connect four HDMI devices such as an HD camcorder or satellite box HD DVD player hi def Blu ray player home theater PC stand alone streaming media player or gaming console to your HDMI monitor display projector or TV at the same time The remote control and convenient front panel pushbuttons allow you to quickly and easily toggle between A V sources while the front panel LEDs indicate the source device at a glance For your convenience the VS481a has a single input port mounted on the front panel for connecting mobile or temporary devices such as digital cameras whi
11. trol through a high end controller PC and or home automation home theater software package CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT The controller s serial port should be configured as follows Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None SwITCH PORT COMMANDS The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows 1 Switch Command Input Port number Output Port number Enter For example to switch input port 02 to output port 01 input the following sw i02 001 Enter 2 Switch Command Port Sequence Enter 14 For example to switch to the next port input the following sw Enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Input Output port Port Number and the Port Sequence Command Description sw Switch command VO Port Description i Input Port o Output Port Port number Description XX 01 04 port default is 01 yy 01 port default is 01 Port Sequence Description Next Port Previous Port Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Input Output port command string can be skipped and the default value s will be used For example to switch the input port 01 to the default output port 01 simply enter sw i01 3 The input port and output port command strings are interchangeable For example sw i02 001 can also be sw 001 i02 15 POWER ON DETE
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