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ATEN VS0801H User Manual

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  • Page 1 8-Port HDMI Switch USER MANUAL VS0801H...

  • Page 2: Emc Information

    EMC 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.
  • Page 3 SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China. - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Online Registration

    Copyright © 2015 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Firmware version: V2.0.197 Date Published: 2015-05-15 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 -...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    * Features may have been added to the VS0801H since this manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.
  • Page 6 HDMI A/V sources that are connected to your HDMI display. With eight HDMI A/V input ports, the VS0801H 8-port HDMI Switch allows you to connect eight 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, gaming console, etc.) to your HDMI monitor, display, projector or TV at...
  • Page 7 Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display All-metal casing Easy and affordable way to add eight HDMI inputs to your home theater system Note: The VS0801H AP and GUI operational instructions can be downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com). - 7 -...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets. 2. If you wish to utilize the VS0801H’s high-end serial controller function, you will also need to purchase an appropriate RS-232 cable. See Installing the RS-232 Controller, page 12.
  • Page 9 Components VS0801H Front View Component Function Port Selection Pressing a port selection pushbutton Pushbuttons routes the HDMI source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display. Port LEDs There is one port selected LED next to each port selection pushbutton. This lights green to indicate that the corresponding port has been selected.
  • Page 10 VS0801H Rear View Component Function HDMI In The cables from the HDMI source devices plug into any of the eight available ports. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. HDMI Out The cable from the HDMI display device plugs in here.

  • Page 11: Ir Remote Control

    IR Remote Control ON / OFF Component Function Port Up / Port Press the Port Up button to cycle forward Down Buttons through the source devices (1 to 2; 2 to 3; ... 8 to 1). Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the source devices.

  • Page 12: Installation

    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 VS0801H, use a serial cable such as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VS0801H should have a 9-pin male connector.

  • Page 13: Installation Diagram

    Installation Diagram HDMI Output Device Hardware / Software Controller HDMI Source Devices - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Manual Selection

    Source Device Selection The VS0801H 8-port 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. Manual Selection To select a source device, press the pushbutton that corresponds to the port it is connected to.

  • Page 15: Auto Switch

    Auto Mode – Sets Auto mode for port 1, so that when a device is connected to port 1 the VS0801H will automatically switch to it. When Auto mode is enabled the VS0801H will not switch ports until that port’s video signal is disconnected or Default mode is enabled.

  • Page 16: Rs-232 Serial Interface

    RS-232 Serial Interface The VS0801H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control 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...

  • Page 17: Switch Port Commands

    Switch Port Commands The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Port + Port Number [Enter] For example, to switch to input port 02, type the following: sw i02 [Enter] 2. Switch Command + Control [Enter] For example, to switch to the next port, type the following: sw + [Enter] 3.
  • Page 18 The following table shows the available command list: Com- Port Input Control Enter Description mand Number Enter Switch to input port xx (xx:01~08) Enter Switch to the next input port Enter Switch to the previous input port Enter Turn on the output port Enter Turn off the output port Note: 1.

  • Page 19: Switch Mode Command

    In addition, the Go To function enables the VS0801H to switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source device is powered off.
  • Page 20 The following tables show the values for Switch Mode: Command Description swmode Switch Mode command Input Command Description Input command Port number Description 01-08 port (default is 01) Control Description next Priority is placed on the next port that has a new source connected to it (default) default No automatic switching...

  • Page 21: Read Command

    2. The Input port command string can be skipped and the default value(s) will be used. Read Command To view the current configuration settings of the device. The formula for the Read command is as follows: 1. Read Command [Enter] To read the current configuration settings, type the following: read [Enter] The following table shows the value for the Read formula...

  • Page 22: Powering Off And Restarting

    2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS0801H. 3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back 4. After the VS0801H is powered on, power on the attached devices. Note: Whenever the VS0801H is powered on, it automatically selects the first port connected to a powered on source device.

  • Page 23: Before You Begin

    / home theater software package. The RS-232 Control Tool is an application used to send operational commands from your PC - to the VS0801H through a serial (RS- 232) interface connection. RS-232 serial operations to and from the VS0801H can be managed using ATEN's Graphical User Interface (GUI) on computers that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.
  • Page 24 3. Double click to run the setup file. The Welcome screen appears: Click Next. 4. The License Agreement appears: If you agree with the License Agreement, select I agree with the terms of this license agreement, and click Next. - 24 -...
  • Page 25 5. The User Information screen appears: Fill in your Name and Company, then click Next. 6. When the Installation Folder screen appears, you can select where you want to install the program by clicking Change, or use the default installation location provided, then click Next. - 25 -...
  • Page 26 7. From the Shortcut Folder screen type in or use the drop-down menu to enter the folder where you want to install the shortcuts: Then select Install shortcuts for current user only, or Make shortcuts available to all users, and click Next. 8.
  • Page 27 9. When the installation has completed successfully, the following screen will appear: Click Finish. You are now ready to use the RS-232 Control Tool. - 27 -...
  • Page 28 GUI Main Page The RS-232 Control Tool is a convenient and intuitive application to send RS-232 commands to your VS0801H. For detailed information about the function of each RS-232 command, RS- 232 Serial Interface, page 16. To invoke the GUI, simply click the RS-232 Control Tool shortcut.

  • Page 29: Switch Port

    Switch Port The Switch Port page is used to connect a source device to the display port, and to power the display port On/Off. On the Switch Port page, the following actions are possible: Click on an Input port button (options are Ports 1–8). Turn the Display On or Off.
  • Page 30 Switch Port Commands These actions can also be performed by keying the command into the text box, and clicking Send. The available formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + [Enter] For example, to switch to input port 02, type the following: sw i02 [Enter] 2.
  • Page 31 Enter Description [Enter] Enter and send out the command Switch Port Command Table: Control Enter Description Enter Switch to input port xx (xx:01~08) Enter Switch to next input port Enter Switch to previous input port Enter Turn on the output port Enter Turn off the output port Acknowledge:...

  • Page 32: Switch Mode

    In addition, the Go To function enables the VS0801H to switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source device is powered off.
  • Page 33 Switch Mode Commands The formulas for Switch Mode commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + Control [Enter] For example, to enable Auto mode for port 02, type the following: swmode i02 auto [Enter] 2.
  • Page 34 Control Description default No automatic switching auto Priority is placed on a selected port Control Description goto on Switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source is off. goto off Disable Go To (default) The following table lists the available commands: Command Input...
  • Page 35 Read Info The read command allows you to read information about the connected device. Click Send to retrieve information. Read Command To view the current configuration settings of the device. The formula for the Read command is as follows: 1. Read Command [Enter] To read the current configuration settings, type the following: read [Enter] The following table shows the value for the Read formula...
  • Page 36 RS-232 Setting On the RS-232 Settings page, the serial port should be configured as follows: Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control None From the RS-232 Settings page you can set the COM serial port and Baud Rate. To set the COM port or Baud Rate, do the following: Select a COM port or Baud Rate from the drop-down menu and click CONNECT.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Function VS0801H Display Connections Connectors Device HDMI In 8 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Display HDMI Out 1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female (Black) Power 1 x DC Jack Switches Port Select...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY 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.

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