Aluratek AUS0202 4-Port HDMI Video Switch User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Aluratek
Table of Contents
2 / 4-Port USB 2.0 Auto Sharing Switch
model AUS0202 / AUS0204
Quick Start Guide
qsg Q10006 / Q10007
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Aluratek® to serve your USB peripheral sharing needs.
We hope you are pleased with the Aluratek® product you purchased. In no time,
you will able to share your peripheral device between multiple computers. In
addition to making sure only quality materials are used for manufacturing,
Aluratek® is also dedicated to provide the best customer satisfaction and
support.
The goal of Aluratek is to embody “Simple Elegance” in every product it
designs, manufactures and sells.
The product focus of Aluratek is to bring simple yet elegant connectivity
solutions to the consumers to enhance their consumer electronics,
communications and computing experience. Each product is carefully designed
with the consumer in mind. Each product is solution-driven to address the
need of the consumers and deliberately planned to provide the ultimate user
experience.
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and / or any of the
devices it connects to.
Features & Requirements
Features:
- Enable two (AUS0202) or four (AUS0204) PCs and/or Macs to share any USB device such as scanners, printers, external hard drives, MP3 players & more
- Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification with data transfer rate up to 480 Mbps
- Backward compatible with USB 1.1 specification
- Manual computer selection through pushbutton
- Easy AOD (Access-On-Demand) switching software (Windows only)
- Supports idle time-out switching and automatic print sharing
- Bus Powered – No external power supply needed
- Plug-n-Play, Hot swappable, and Hot pluggable
- Limited 1 Year warranty
Requirements :
- Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP & Vista
- Mac OS X or later
- Available USB por
Package Contents
Your order has been carefully packaged and inspected. The following should be
included in your package.
Please inspect the contents of the package to ensure that you have received
all items and that nothing has been damaged. If you discover a problem, please
contact us immediately for assistance. 
Auto Sharing Switch Highlights (2-Port model shown)
- CPU ports
- CPU selection button
- USB port for peripheral device
- LED’s
- Power adapter port
Manual Switching Installation
Step 1 :
Connect the computer to the switch using the supplied USB 2.0 A-B cable Repeat
step 1 for the 2nd computer (3rd and 4th if applicable for AUS0204)
Step 2 :
Connect the peripheral device that you want to share to the switch 
*Power adapter may be needed for some peripheral devices that
require more power.
Step 3 :
Push the “Select” button to the desired computer to use the peripheral.
Please allow 30 seconds between switching as the computer needs to associate
with the device. 
AOD Software Switching Installation
For PC Only
Please insert the installation CD into CD-ROM drive. The auto-start should
start the installation wizard. If auto-start is disabled, please find and
double click CD-ROM drive in “My Computer” to start the installation wizard.
Step 1 :
Please click “Next”
Step 2 :
Please click “Next” Step 3 :
Please click “Next”
Step 4 :
Please click “Install”
Step 5 :
Please click “Finish” Step 6 :
Restart the computer
Step 7 :
Repeat steps 1-6 for each computer that will be using the AOD feature To
access the USB device from any computer
- Make sure the auto switch’s “Auto” LED is selected. This can be done simply by pressing the “Select” button until the “Auto” LED is lit
- Double click the “USB Switch Control” icon on the desktop to start the application
- Double click on the “USB switch” icon in the taskbar if the device is available
- You are now able to use the connected USB device from your computer
AOD Icon Legends
Green – the USB device is idle and is ready to be connected by any computer
Yellow – the USB device is being used by the current computer Red – the USB
device is currently being used by another computer or is disabled AOD (Access-
On-Demand) Settings:
Idle Time-out:
The Idle Time-out function allows the user to set a time in which other
computers are able to connect to the device after a specified idle time. For
example, you can set an idle period of 60 seconds in which after 60 seconds of
idle time the AOD software will update the status of the taskbar so others
are allow to connect to the USB device.
AOD Settings
To change the Idle Time-out value:
- Right Click on the USB switch icon in the taskbar
- Select “Config”
- Input the desired Idle Time-out value
- Click “Apply”
- Click “OK” to exit
Automatic printer sharing:
With a printer selected, you will able to print from all computers connected
to the switch without pushing any button or changing any cable.
To choose a printer:
- Right Click on the USB switch icon in the taskbar
- Select “Config”
- Select the desired available printer
- Click “Choose”
- Click “OK” to exit
Technical Support
If you need further assistance, please contact the Aluratek support department
for troubleshooting prior to returning this device.
E-mail: support@aluratek.com
Web: www.aluratek.com/support
Local (Irvine, CA): 949-419-6504
Toll free: 1-866-580-1978
Radio and TV Interference Statement
WARNING!!! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
of 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, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference.
Warranty
Aluratek warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship for 1
Year from the date of purchase.
This warranty becomes invalid if the factory-supplied serial number or
“warranty void” sticker has been removed or altered on the product.
This warranty does not cover:
A) Cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God
B) Accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modification of any part of the
product.
C) Damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper
equipment, or attempted repair by anyone other than Aluratek.
D) Products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ALURATEK’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT
FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, IT’S ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR IT’S
DOCUMENTATION.
Aluratek makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or
statutory, with respect to it’s products, contents or use of this
documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims it’s
quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Aluratek reserves the right to revise or update it’s product, software or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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