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VS482 User Manual ii FCC Information Federal Communication Commis sion Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
VS482 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.
VS482 User Manual iv Package Content s The VS482 4-Port Dual View HDM I Switch package consists of: 1 VS482 4-Port Dual V iew HDMI Switch 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 Power Adapter 1 User Instruction s 1 Mounting kit Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping .
VS482 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Online Registration .
VS482 User Manual vi ARC Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Echo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Reset . . . . . . . . . .
VS482 User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VS482 system. It covers all aspects of insta llation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
VS482 User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tions: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how they can help you connect without limits, vi sit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview With more and more HDMI devices en tering the Home Theater market, the need for simultaneous access to diffe rent HD MI sources is becoming increasingly important.
VS482 User Manual 2 Features Allows up to four HDMI sources to be connected to two HDMI displays Easy and affordable way to add four HDMI in puts to your home theater system HDCP 1.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s The following equipment is required for a complete VS482 installation: Source Device HDMI T ype A output connector(s) Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is requir ed when connecting a DVI source device.
VS482 User Manual 4 Component s Front V iew No. Component Description 1 Port LEDs The SELECTED port’s LED (bottom, green) lights up to indicate that the port is selected. 2 ARC LED The LED (blue) lights up when the ARC function is enabled. 3 Power Pushbutton Press this button to turn on / off the switch.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Rear View No. Component Description 1 Grounding T erminal The grounding wire (u sed to ground the unit) attaches here. Note: The ground ing wire is not included in this package. Contact your dealer for more information. 2 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
VS482 User Manual 6 IR Remote Control No. Component Description 1 Up / Down / Left / Right Buttons Press the Up / Down / Left / Right button to cycle through the OSD menu/selection. 2 Setup Press this to confirm the selection on the OSD scr een. 3 On Press this to power on the display .
7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibili ty, the VS482 can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1. Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit , screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the diagram below: 1.
VS482 User Manual 8 2. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack. Note: These screws are not provided. W e recommend that you use M5 x 12 Phillips T ype I cross, recessed type screws. Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly gro unded.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 9 Inst allation Installation of the VS482 is simply a matter of p lugging in the appropriate cables. To install the swit ch, refer to the installat ion diagram below as you perform the following steps: 1.
VS482 User Manual 10 Inst alling the RS-232 Controller In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end controller (such as a PC) to the VS482, use a serial cable such as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VS482 should have a 9-pin male connector.
11 Chapter 3 Operation Overview The 4-Port Dual View HDMI Switch offers easy and flexible source device selection with either the front pan el pushbuttons, with the remot e control, or through the RS-232 serial interface.
VS482 User Manual 12 Switch Mode You can choose how the VS482 behaves when a new input source is connected. There are three Switch Modes as follows: Default – The switch behaves normally without automatic switching operation. Next – Switch priority is placed on th e next port that has a new source connected to it (default).
Chapter 3. Operation 13 Audio Return Channel (ARC) Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows an HDMI source device that receives content via air waves (such as a TV or STB connected to a satellite antenna) to send audio “upstream” to your HDMI displ ay devices using only one HDMI cable.
VS482 User Manual 14 Enabling ARC With ARC enabled, the TV can act as the HDMI source and send audio “upstream” to the AVR or speakers connect ed to the HDMI output ports of the VS482. Note: The HDMI output port 1 is also the ARC input port, depending on whether the ARC f eature is enabled or disabled.
Chapter 3. Operation 15 RS-232 Serial Interface The VS482’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end control ler, PC, and/or home automation / home theater software package.
VS482 User Manual 16 Switch Port Commands These actions can also be performed by keying the command into the text box, and clicking Send . The formula for Switch co mmands is as follows: Switch Command + Input Command + Port number [Enter] 1. For example, t o switch input port to port 02, type the followin g: sw i02 [E nter] 2.
Chapter 3. Operation 17 The following tabl e shows th e available command list: Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The Port Number command string can be skipped, and the default value will be used.
VS482 User Manual 18 Switch Mode Commands See Switch Mode , page 12 for more informatio n about the Sw itch Mode feature. In addition, the Go To function enables the VS482 to swit ch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source is off.
Chapter 3. Operation 19 The following tables show the possible v alues and formats for t he Input command, Port Number and Control: The following tabl e shows th e available command list: Command Desc.
VS482 User Manual 20 EDID Commands Extended Display Identi fication Data (EDI D) is a data format that contains a display's basic information and is used to communicate wi th the video source/ system.
Chapter 3. Operation 21 CEC Commands Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allo ws interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote cont rol.
VS482 User Manual 22 Mute Commands Enable or disable audi o coming from the output port(s) using the fol lowing command: Mute Command + Contr ol (On / Off) [Enter] For example, to mute the audio, type.
Chapter 3. Operation 23 ARC Commands Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows a s ource device (TV, STB, etc.) to send audio “upstream” to an audio/video r eceiver using only one HDMI cable.
VS482 User Manual 24 Echo The Echo function lets the VS482 pe rform front panel and IR control operations, but not commands r eceived through th e RS-232 interface.
Chapter 3. Operation 25 Baud Rate Setting You can select the RS-232 Baud Rate you want the VS482 to use. Options are 9600, 19200 (default) 38400 an d 115200.
VS482 User Manual 26 V erification After entering a command, a verificatio n message appears at the end of the command line as follo ws: Command OK - indicates that the comma nd is correct and successfully performed by the switch Command incorrect - indicates that the comm and has the wrong format and/or values.
Chapter 3. Operation 27 OSD Menu Use the MENU pushbutton on the remot e control to view the OSD menu and cycle through the options in the or der shown in the table belo w. See IR Remote Control , page 6 for details on how to use the remote contro l. Note: 1.
VS482 User Manual 28 Input Setting Menu Use this screen to select the video s ource device(s) for the HDMI input port(s). 1. Use the drop-down menu to select a video source de vice for HDMI 1 inpu t port. Options are as follows. Note: The default value HDMI Device does not point to any device.
Chapter 3. Operation 29 Audio Setting Use this screen to configur e the VS482 audio settings. 1. Use the drop-down menu to Enable or Disable ARC on the VS482. See Audio Return Channel (ARC) , page 13 for more det ails on t his feature. 2. Use the drop-down menu to select which audio channel receiver the VS482 uses.
VS482 User Manual 30 OSD Setting Use this screen to configure the VS482 OSD settings. 1. Use the drop-down menu to select which display mode the VS482 uses to display information in the upper left corner of the screen. Options are as follows. Channel - This shows the source port number .
Chapter 3. Operation 31 System Setting Use this screen to configur e the VS482 system settings. 1. Use the drop-down menu to set up which EDID mode the VS4 82 uses. See Verification , page 26 for more details. 2. Use the drop-down menu to select how the video source’ s CEC is applied.
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33 Chapter 4 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-ba sed Firmware Upgrade Uti lity is to provide an easy process for upgrading the VS482. The program comes as pa rt of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device.
VS482 User Manual 34 Prep aration To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. Use an RS-232 cable to connect a COM port on your computer to the RS- 232 Serial Port of your VS 482 . 2. Unplug the VS482’ s power adapter . 3. Hold-down front panel pu shbutton 1 and plug the power adapter in to the VS482 to power the unit .
Chapter 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 35 S t arting the Upgrade To upgrade th e firmware: 1. Run the downloaded firmware upgrade package file either by double- clicking the file icon, o r by openin g a command line and entering the full path to it.
VS482 User Manual 36 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The devices capable of being upgra ded are listed in the Device List panel: 4. Click Next to perform the upgrade. The Port LEDs 1, 3, and 4 will flash while the upgrade is in process.
Chapter 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 37 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, all port LEDs w ill stop flashing and a screen appears to info rm you th at the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility .
VS482 User Manual 38 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are three conditions that ca ll for firmware upg rade recovery: When a firmware upgrade is manually aborted. When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails. When the I/O firmware upgrade fails.
39 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. This product is for indoor use only . Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.
VS482 User Manual 40 Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resu lting in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Do not attempt to service the device yoursel f. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Appendix 41 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, ma ke sure that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.
VS482 User Manual 42 T echnical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docum entation, and software updates: http://eservice.
Appendix 43 Specifications Function VS 482 Display Connections 2 Connectors Device HDMI In 4 x HDMI T ype A Female (Black) Display HDMI Out 2 x HDMI T ype A Female (Black) Optical Audio 1 x T oslink (.
VS482 User Manual 44 Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILI TY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRE CT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, I NCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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