ATEN VS-261 User Manual
ATEN VS-261 User Manual

ATEN VS-261 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVI Video Switch USER MANUAL VS-261 / VS-461...
  • 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

    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 Technical Support http://support.aten.com Support Troubleshooting http://www.aten.com...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    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 -...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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 –...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    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...
  • Page 8: Operating Systems

    Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher...
  • Page 9: Front View

    Front View Component Description Port Selection Press a pushbutton to display video (playback audio) Pushbuttons from the device attached to the corresponding port. 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.
  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View Component Description Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Video/Audio The output section is comprised of a DVI-I connector and Output 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.
  • Page 11: Ir Remote Control Unit

    IR Remote Control Unit Component Description Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 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. Media Input The cables that link your media source devices to the VS- Section...
  • Page 12: Installation

    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...
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  • Page 14: Manual Selection

    (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.
  • Page 15: Hot Plugging

    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.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Function VS-261 VS-461 Computer Connections 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 2 x DVI-I ports (F) 4 x DVI-I ports (F)
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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).
  • Page 18: 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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