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vs481a.fm Page 2 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM 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.
vs481a.fm Page 3 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM VS481A User Manual Online Registration International http://support.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.
vs481a.fm Page 4 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM Package Contents The VS481A HDMI Switch package contains the following items: 1 VS481A HDMI Switch 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 Power Adapter 1 Standard HDMI Cable (1.8 m) 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
vs481a.fm Page 5 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM 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 VS481A 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.
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vs481a.fm Page 7 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM System Requirements Source Device(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.
vs481a.fm Page 8 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM Components VS481A Front View 1 3 2 1 2 3 4 A 4 No. Component Function 1 HDMI In Plug the cable from an HDMI source device into this port (number 4). 2 Port Selection Pushbuttons Pressing a port selection pushbutton routes the A/V source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display. 3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR remote control.
vs481a.fm Page 9 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM VS481A Rear View 1 2 HDMI OUT No. 4 3 HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN 3 2 1 Component Function 1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2 HDMI Out The cable from the HDMI display device plugs in here. 3 HDMI In The cables from the HDMI source devices can plug into any of three available ports. 4 RS-232 Serial Port This is the serial remote port for input source selection and high-end system control.
vs481a.fm Page 10 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM IR Remote Control 1 2 No. Component Function 1 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; 3 to 2; 2 to 1; 1 to 4). 2 Port Selection Press a button to bring the focus directly to the Buttons source device attached to its associated port.
vs481a.fm Page 11 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM 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 VS481A is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables. To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on page 12 as you perform the following three steps: 1.
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vs481a.fm Page 13 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM Source Device Selection The VS481A 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 VS481A 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.
vs481a.fm Page 14 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM 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 on.
vs481a.fm Page 15 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM 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 sw Description Switch command I/O Port Description i Input Port o Output Port Port number Description xx 01-04 port (default is 01) yy 01 port (default is 01) Port Sequence Description + Next Port - Previous Port Note: 1.
vs481a.fm Page 16 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM Power On Detection Commands The Power On Detection feature is turned on by default.
vs481a.fm Page 17 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM Powering Off and Restarting If you power off the VS481A, follows these steps before powering it on again: 1. Power off the attached devices. 2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS481A. 3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back in. 4. After the VS481A is powered on, power on the attached devices. Note: Whenever the VS481A is powered on, it automatically selects the A/V source attached to Port 1.
vs481a.fm Page 18 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM Specifications Function VS481A Display Connections Connectors 1 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) Buttons Port Switch 4 IR Control 1 HDMI Resolution HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (1920x1080); WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Power Consumption Environment DC5.3V, 2.
vs481a.fm Page 19 Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:21 PM 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.
