ATEN VS481 4-Port HDMI Switch with Remote Control User Manual

VS481 4-Port HDMI Switch with Remote Control
User Manual

Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

RoHS: This product is RoHS compliant.

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Released: 2021-02-03

ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. The terms HDMI, HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any devices that connect to them.

Package Contents

The VS481 HDMI Switch package contains the following items:

• 1 User Manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 1 VS481 HDMI Switch
• 1 HDMI Cable (1.8 m)
• 1 IR Remote Control Unit
• 1 Power Adapter

If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.

Overview

The VS481 4 Port HDMI Switch allows you to quickly and easily share your HDMI display device with 4 HDMI input sources (one is conveniently located on the front).

The VS481 allows convenient switching between digital devices such as DVD players, satellite receivers, video cameras, and computers (Mac and PC). The VS481 allows you to select the desired input source via a remote control unit and push buttons located on the switch.

Features

• a low-cost solution for home theater integration.
• Easy switching between four digital video signals (e.g., DVD and satellite receiver) by remote control or front panel switches.
• LED indication of A/V source channels.
• Supports high-resolution video – HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p & Supports VGA, SVGA, SXGA (1280×1024) and UXGA  (1600×1200).
• Plug-and-play. No software installation is required. Installs in minutes.
• HDCP Compliant
• HDMI Compliant
• Backward compatible with all DVI devices (requires a DVI/ HDMI adapter).
• Remote control or front panel pushbutton source selection.

System Requirements

Source Device(s)

• HDMI Type A output connector(s)

Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI source device.

Load Device

• A display device or receiver with an HDMI Type A input connector

Cables

• 4 HDMI cables

Note: 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.

Load Device

The following operating systems are supported:

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and later
• Red Hat Linux 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0, and later
• Mandrake Linux 9.0 and later
• SUSE Linux 8.2 and later
• Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, X, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and later

Hardware Overview

VS481 Front View

(number 4).
2| Port Selection Pushbuttons| Pressing a port selection pushbutton routes the source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display.
3| IR Receiver| The IR receiver receives signals from the IR remote control.
4| Port LEDs| There are two port LEDs next to each port selection push button. The ONLINE LED (top) and the SELECTED LED (bottom).
•The ONLINE LED (orange) lights to
indicate that the device attached to the corresponding port is powered on.
•The SELECTED LED (green) lights to indicate that the port is selected.

VS481 Rear View

of the three available ports.

IR Remote Control

through ports (1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1).
Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the ports (4 to 3; 3 to 2; 2 to 1; 1 to 4).
2| Port Selection Buttons| Press a button to bring the focus directly to its associated port.

Installation

1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off.
2. Make sure that all devices you will be connecting up are properly grounded.
3. Unplug the power cords of all the computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Installation of this HDMI switch is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables.

To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on the next page 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 VS481.
2. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI output ports on the source device(s) to the HDMI input ports on the switch. The fourth HDMI port is located on the front of the switch.
3. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC power source; plug the power adapter cable into the Power Jack on the HDMI Switch.

This completes the installation. You may now turn on the display and source devices.

Installation Diagram

Source Device Selection

The VS481 HDMI Switch offers easy and flexible source device selection with either the front panel pushbuttons or with the remote control.

Note: Whenever the VS481 is powered on, it automatically selects Port 1. You may choose one of the two methods listed 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.

The fourth HDMI input port is located on the front of the switch.

Note: The SELECTED LED (green) light indicates which port is currently selected.

Remote Control Selection
To select a source device with the remote control, press the number button that corresponds to the port it is connected to.

Alternatively, you may also cycle through the available source devices by pushing the Port Up and Port Down buttons on the remote control unit.

1. Use the Port Up button to select the next available port in ascending order (from left to right on the front view panel).
2. Use the Port Down button to select the next available port in descending order (from right to left on the front view panel).

Note:

1. The maximum range of the remote control unit is 10 meters (30 ft)
2. Aim the remote control unit at the IR receiver located on the front panel of the HDMI Switch. For optimum performance, make sure there is a clear line of sight between the remote control unit and the IR receiver.

Powering Off and Restarting

If you power off the VS481, follows these steps before powering it on again:

1. Power off the attached devices.
2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the HDMI switch.
3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back in.
4. After the HDMI switch is powered on, power on the attached devices.

Note: Whenever the VS481 HDMI switch is powered on, it automatically selects port 1.

Specifications

Getting Help

If you need to contact ATEN technical support with a problem, visit our website at www.aten.com.

Limited Warranty

ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty.

What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty?
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is a detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1)  repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product that fulfills the same function as the defective product. Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days,  whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN.

To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website:
http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/

References

• ATEN Product Warranty | ATEN Corporate Headquarters
• A+ Warranty | ATEN Corporate Headquarters
• LCD KVM Switches / Consoles | ATEN Corporate Headquarters

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