ATEN VS1824KIT 8 Port 4K HDMI Cat 6 Splitter User Guide

ATEN VS1824KIT 8 Port 4K HDMI Cat 6 Splitter

Specifications

• Model: VS1824KIT / VS1828KIT
• Ports: 4/8-Port
• Resolution: 4K
• Interface: HDMI, Cat 6

Package Contents:

• VS1824KIT Package:
  • 1 VS1824T 4-Port 4K HDMI Cat 6 Splitter
  • 4 VE1821R 4K HDMI Cat 6 Receivers
  • 1 IR blaster cable
  • 4 IR receiver cables
  • 1 mounting kit
  • 1 power cord and power adapter
  • 1 user instructions
• VS1828KIT Package:
  • 1 VS1828T 8-Port 4K HDMI Cat 6 Splitter
  • 8 VE1821R 4K HDMI Cat 6 Receivers
  • 1 IR blaster cable
  • 8 IR receiver cables
  • 1 mounting kit
  • 1 power cord and power adapter
  • 1 user instructions

Product Usage Instructions

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Released: 10/2023

Hardware Overview

1. power LED
2. link ports
3. HDMI out
4. HDMI in
5. IR out
6. EDID switch
7. firmware upgrade port
8. DC power jack
9. power switch
10. HDMI out
11. IR in
12. link port

Installation:

Note: Make sure all the equipment you are connecting to the unit is turned off and disconnected from the power source.

1. Use an HDMI cable to connect your HDMI source device to the VS1824T / VS1828T.

2. Use HDMI cables to connect HDMI-enabled displays to the VS1824T / VS1828T and VE1821R’s HDMI output ports.

3. Use Cat 6 cables to connect the VS1824T / VS1828T splitter and VE1821R receivers’ link ports.
   Note: You can connect a VS1824T splitter with up to four VE1821R receivers, and a VS1828T splitter with up to eight VE1821R receivers.

4. (Optional) Connect the supplied IR receiver cables to the VE1821R receivers’ IR input ports.

5. (Optional) Connect the supplied IR blaster cable to the IR output port of the VS1824T / VS1828T. The IR signal is from the IR input port of the connected VE1821R.

6. (Optional) To upgrade the firmware of the VS1824T / VS1828T, use a Mini-A cable to connect the firmware upgrade port to a PC.
   Note : This firmware upgrade procedure is only for VS1824T / VS1828T. For more details, please contact the local technical support.

7. Connect the power adapter to the DC power jack of VS1824T / VS1828T. Fasten the locking connector to prevent accidental disconnection.

8. Turn on the power switch. The VE1821R receivers receive power from the VS1824T / VS1828T splitter via the connected Cat 6 cable by its PoC capability.

9. Power on all the connected devices.

Note: A VS1824T splitter is used as an example to illustrate the installation. As for VS1828T splitter, it is equipped with 8 link ports for connecting up to 8 VE1821R receivers.

EDID Configuration:
Ensure proper EDID configuration by following the instructions provided in the user manual. To configure the output video resolution and audio capabilities, set the EDID switch as described in the following table.

Note: “1” represents the pole is in the up position, and “0” means it is downward. The default setting is 1011.

VS1824KIT Package Contents

• 1 VS1824T 4-Port 4K HDMI Cat 6 Splitter
• 4 VE1821R 4K HDMI Cat 6 Receivers
• 1 IR blaster cable
• 4 IR receiver cables
• 1 mounting kit
• 1 power cord and power adapter
• 1 user instructions

VS1828KIT Package Contents

• 1 VS1828T 8-Port 4K HDMI Cat 6 Splitter
• 8 VE1821R 4K HDMI Cat 6 Receivers
• 1 IR blaster cable
• 8 IR receiver cables
• 1 mounting kit
• 1 power cord and power adapter
• 1 user instructions

Note on Compatibility:
Only connect the VS1824T / VS1828T with VE1821R receivers to prevent physical damage.

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FAQ:

Q: Can I connect the VS1824T / VS1828T with other receiver models?
A: No, connecting the VS1824T / VS1828T with other receiver models or third- party receivers may cause physical damage to the receiver.

Q: How many VE1821R receivers can be connected to the VS1824T / VS1828T?
A: You can connect up to four VE1821R receivers to the VS1824T splitter and up to eight VE1821R receivers to the VS1828T splitter.

References

• ATEN - Simply Better Connections | ATEN U.S.A.
• Downloads | ATEN Corporate Headquarters

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