ATEN VS481A User Manual
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  • Page 1 HDMI Switch USER MANUAL VS481...
  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Online 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...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Copyright © 2008 – 2011 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-1286-202G Printing Date: 2011-03-24 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 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 VS481 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.
  • Page 6 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 12-bit Deep Color for HDMI formats Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements Source Devices(s) HDMI Type A output connector(s) Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting 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.
  • Page 8: A Front View

    Components VS481 Front View Component Function HDMI In Plug the cable from an HDMI source device into this port (number 4). Port Selection Pressing a port selection pushbutton Pushbuttons routes the A/V source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display.
  • Page 9 VS481 Rear View HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN Component Function Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. HDMI Out The cable from the HDMI display device plugs in here. HDMI In The cables from the HDMI source devices can plug into any of three available ports.
  • Page 10: Ir Remote Control

    IR Remote Control 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; 3 to 4; 4 to 1). Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the source devices (4 to 3;...
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation 1. Make sure that the power to all devices you will be installing has been turned off. 2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded. Installation of the VS481 is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables.
  • Page 12: Installation Diagram

    Installation Diagram Hardware / Software HDMI Output Device Controller HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI A/V Source Devices - 12 -...
  • Page 13: Manual Selection

    Source Device Selection The VS481 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 VS481 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.
  • Page 14: Rs-232 Serial Interface

    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 RS-232 Serial Interface...
  • Page 15 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 Switch command I/O Port Description Input Port Output Port...
  • Page 16: Power On Detection Commands

    Power On Detection Commands 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...
  • Page 17: Powering Off And Restarting

    Powering Off and Restarting If you power off the VS481 , follows these steps before powering it on again: 1. Power off the attached devices. 2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS481 3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back 4.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Function VS481 Display Connections Connectors Device HDMI In 4 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 LEDs On Line 4 (Orange) Selected 4 (Green)
  • Page 19: 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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