ATEN VS881 User Manual
ATEN VS881 User Manual

ATEN VS881 User Manual

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  • Page 1 8-Port Video Switch USER MANUAL VS881...
  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    FCC Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • 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://eservice.aten.com For North American technical support: Email Support support@aten-usa.com...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    ® Copyright © 2000–2014 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2014-01-22 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 VS881 Video Switch is a modern control unit that allows you to conveniently display the video output of eight separate computer systems on a single monitor, or via a multimedia projector - thereby eliminating the unnecessary expense of purchasing a separate monitor for each computer.
  • Page 6 Features Displays the video output of eight separate computers on a single monitor or projector Modern concentric design with logical connector layout for quick and easy access Fast and convenient computer selection via push buttons or infrared (IR) remote control External IR Receiver (1.8m) for maximum efficiency and convenience Extra-thin IR handset allows easy storage in the mother unit...
  • Page 7 Consoles A VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync compatible analog monitor, with a 15-pin HDB type male connector Computers A VGA, SVGA, XGA,or Multisync analog video source with a standard PC 15-pin HDB type female connector Cables Video cable with one male and one female HDB-15 connector at each end for each computer you will be installing Note: One (1) video cable is supplied with this unit.
  • Page 8: Top View

    Components Top View Component Description Port LEDs A LED lights ORANGE to indicate the computer connected to to its corresponding port is Online. The LED changes to GREEN to indicate the computer connected to to its corresponding port is the one that is currently selected.
  • Page 9: Front View

    Power Jack The AC Power Adapter cable plugs in here. Rear View Component Description Video Ports The cables that connect to the computer video ports plug in here. There are eight video ports distributed around the VS881’s circumference. - 9 -...
  • Page 10: Ir Remote Control

    Press a button (1 to 8) to switch the video focus to the computer connected to to its corresponding port. Note: The VS881’s remote control handset comes packaged in protective plastic film. Please remove this film before operating it with the VS881 main unit.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation 1. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded.
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  • Page 13: Port Selection

    Manual Port Up / Port Down Use the Port Up and Port Down buttons, located on the top of the VS881 unit, to cycle the video focus to the port you want. A Port LED changes from ORANGE to GREEN to indicate that the computer connected to its corresponding port has the video focus.
  • Page 14 The VS881 automatically switches to the port that has signal input. If all ports of the VS881 do not have any signal input, the VS881 waits until at least one of the ports gets a signal input and automatically switches to that port. If two ports get signal inputs, the VS881 switches to the first port it detects.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Function Specification Computer Connections Port Selection Pushbutton, IR Remote Control Connectors Video In 8 x HDB-15 Male (Blue) Video Out 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Power In 1 x DC Jack 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black) Switches Port (Up) 1 x Pushbutton Port (Down)

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