HDMI Switch USER MANUAL VS481A
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.
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Package Contents The VS481A HDMI Switch package contains the following items: 1 VS481A HDMI Switch 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 Power Adapter 1 HDMI Cable (1.8 m) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 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.
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.
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 Up to 60 Hz refresh rate Long-distance transmission – up to 20 m (24 AWG) and 15 m (28 AWG) Bu
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. Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets.
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. 4 Port LEDs There are two port LEDS next to each port selection pushbutton.
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.
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.
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. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI input port on the video display device to the HDMI output port on the rear of the VS481A. 2.
Installation Diagram OR 1 Hardware / Software Controller HDMI Output Device 4 HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN 3 2 1 3 2 HDMI A/V Source Devices - 12 -
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. You may choose one of the methods outlined below to select a different port. Manual Selection To select a source device, press the pushbutton that corresponds to the port it is connected to.
RS-232 Serial Interface The VS481A’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation / home theater software package.
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.
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 LEDs 1 x DB-9 Female (Black) Power 1 x DC Jack On Line 4 (Orange) Selected 4 (Green) Video HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA (1600x1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Power Consumption Environment DC5.3V, 2.4 W Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp.
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