FCC 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.
VS0801H 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...
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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...
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Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display. All-metal casing Power On Detection – if one of the HDMI source devices is powered off, the VS0801H will automatically switch to the next powered on device Easy and affordable way to add eight HDMI inputs to your...
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 11.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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. Note: Whenever the VS0801H is powered on, it automatically selects the first port connected to a powered on source device.
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...
The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Input / Output port, Port Number and the Port Sequence: Command Description Switch command I/O Port Description Input Port Output Port Port number Description 01-08 port (default is 01) 01 port (default is 01) Port Sequence Description...
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.
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...
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