ATEN VS-162 User Manual

ATEN VS-162 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVI Video Splitter USER MANUAL VS-162 / VS-164...
  • 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

    You can register your product at our online support center: International – http://support.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/ product_registration Online Support Online technical support is available to ATEN customers through our support center: International – http://support.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/support. Troubleshooting, Documentation (including online manuals),...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Copyright © 2007 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-XXXX-XXXX Printing Date: 06/2007 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-162 and 4 port VS-164 video splitters chart a new direction in multimedia functionality by combining DVI quality video and audio. They take the signals from an audio/video source and replicate them to two (VS-162) or four (VS-164) audio/video outputs.
  • Page 6 Features Fully compliant with the DVI-digital DVI-analog specification Speaker enabled Enhances the video signal for distances up to 1.8m (6’) Supports DDC2B (Port 1 only) LED display for easy status monitoring Easy installation Small form factor with metal housing - 6 -...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    An audio out port (optional - for audio accompaniment to the display) Cables Two (VS-162) or four (VS-164) 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 Link LED Lights to indicate that there is a working DVI connection to the computer Power LED Lights to indicate that the VS-162 / VS-164 is receiving power and is up and running. - 9 -...
  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View Component Description Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Media Input The cables from you computer’s DVI video and Section speaker ports plug in here. Note: If you connect a DDC monitor to Port 1, all other monitors must be able to support the highest resolution that the DDC monitor can provide.
  • Page 11: Installation

    1. Use a male to male DVI cable to connect your computer’s DVI port to the VS-162 / VS-164’s Video In port. 2. Use a male to male audio cable to connect your computer’s speaker port to the VS-162 / VS-164’s Audio In port.
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  • Page 13 Cascading To provide even more audio/video display, additional units can be cascaded from the VS-162 / VS-164’s Media Out ports. Simply use additional male to male DVI and audio cables to connect a Media Out port on the parent splitter to the Media In port of the child splitter.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications Function VS-162 VS-164 Computer Connections Connectors Video In 1 x DVI port (F) Audio In 1 x Audio jack Video Out 2 x DVI ports (F) 4 x DVI ports (F) Audio Out 2 x Audio jacks 4 x Audio jacks Power 1 x DC 5.3V jack...
  • Page 15: Dvi Pin Assignments

    DVI Pin Assignments Signal Signal TMDS Data2- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data0- TMDS Data0+ N.C. N.C. N.C. DDC Clock N.C. DDC Data TMDS Clock Shield Analog Vertical Sync. TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data1- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+ Analog Red Analog Green N.C.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receiving Use a DC 5.3V power adapter if you enough power. are not already using one. If you are already using a power adapter, check that it matches the system specifications (DC 5.3V), and that it is functioning properly.
  • Page 17: 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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