Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VS-881 ATEN Technology
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User Manual VS-881 Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation proce- dures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any de- vices that connect to them. This package contains: M 1 8 Port Video Switch M 1 Infrared Remote Control Handset M 1 Infrared Receiver (with 1.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Overview The VS-881 Video Switch is a modern control unit that allows you to conveniently display the video output of eight separate computer systems on a single monitor, or via a multimedia projector - thereby eliminating the unnecessary expense of purchasing a separate monitor for each computer.
Features M Displays the video output of eight separate computers on a single monitor or projector M New modern concentric design with logical connector layout for quick and easy access M Fast and convenient computer selection via push buttons or infrared (IR) remote control M External IR Receiver (1.
System Requirements M One VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync compatible analog monitor, with a standard PC high density cable having a 15 pin HDB type male connector M One VGA, SVGA, XGA,or Multisync analog video card having a standard PC 15 pin HDB type female connector per computer.
Front View 1. IR Reciever Port The external IR Receiver has an attached cable that allows it to be placed anywhere up to 1.8m from the switch, The cable from the external IR Receiver plugs in here. 2. Monitor Port The cable from the monitor or digital projector plugs in here.
Rear View 1. Video Ports The cables that connect to the computer video ports plug in here. There are eight video ports distributed around the VS-881 ’ s circumference.
Top View 1. Port LEDs M A LED lights ORANGE to indicate the computer connected to to its corresponding port is Online. M The LED changes to GREEN to indicate the computer connected to to its corresponding port is the one that is currently selected. M The LED goes out when the computer connected to to its corresponding port is in Standby mode.
IR Remote Control Unit 1. VGA Display ON / OFF Powers the unit ’ s VGA display ON and OFF. 2. Port Up / Port Down These buttons function in a similar manner to the Port Up / Port Down buttons on the main unit. Press these buttons to switch the video focus to the NEXTor PREVIOUS computer on the installation.
Installation Installation is simply a matter of plugging in cables. 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. 2. Plug the monitor or digital projector cable into the unit ’ s Monitor port. 3. Plug one end of a video cable (see the Sy stem Requirements section on p.
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Port Selection Manual Port Up / Port Down Use the Port Up and Port Down buttons, located on the top of the VS-881 unit, to cycle the video focus to the port you want. A Port LED changes from ORANGE to GREEN to indicate that the computer connected to its corresponding port has the video focus.
IR Direct Port Selection Instead of cycling among the individual computers one-by-one, a computer can be directly selected by pushing the button on the Remote Control Unit that corresponds to its port number (1-8) on the main unit.
Specifications Function Specification Connectors Video In 8 HDB-15 Male Video Out 1 HDB-15 Female Power In 1 Power Adapter Jack IR 1 Earphone Jack LEDs 8 Online / Selected (Orange / Green) 1 VGA Display ON/OFF (B lue) Port Selection Push Button Swi tches / IR Remote Control Video Resoluti on 2048 x 1536 Power Consumption AC 9V, 4.
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR ’ S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
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