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2/4/8-Port VGA Splitter with Audio VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual www.aten.com.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual ii FCC Information This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the li mits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect ion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 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.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual iv Package Content s The VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 package co nsists of: 1 VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 2/4/8-Po rt VGA Splitter with Audio 1 Power Adapter 1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping .
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual vi Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Appendix Safety Instructions .
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your sy stem. It covers all aspects of installation, config uration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below .
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tions: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how th ey can help you connect without limits, vi sit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The ATEN VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 2/4/8 -Port VGA Splitter with Au dio are VGA splitters that allow a single VGA vid eo & audio signal to be distributed to two, four, or eight outp ut disp lays with independent stereo control.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 2 Features One video input to 2/4/8 video ou tputs Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1 440 @ 60Hz Supports up to 450 MHz bandwidth (VS01 02/VS010.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Source Device The following equipment mu st be installed on the source device or computer that acts as a source of VGA /Audio content: VGA video card with H.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 4 Component s VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 Front V iew VS0102 Rear V iew No Component Funct ion 1 Power Pushbutton Push this button to turn on / off the switch. 2 Power LED The LED (green) lights up when the switch is pow- ered on.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 VS0104 Rear View VS0108 Rear View No Component Functi on 1 Grounding T erminal The grounding wire used to grou nd the unit attaches here. 2 RS-232 Serial Port This is the serial remote port for input so urce selection and high-end system control.
6 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibili ty, the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 can be mounted on system rack s. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1. Using the screws provided in the Rack Mount Kit, screw the mou nting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the diagram below: 1.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 7 2. Screw the bracket into any co nvenient 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 installatio n it is important that all devices are properly grounded.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 8 Inst allation Single S t age Installation of the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables. T o install th e splitter , refer to the installation d iagram on page 10 as you perform the following steps: 1.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 9 Inst alling the RS-232 Controll er In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end controller (such as a PC) to the splitter, use a RS-232 serial cable. The end connecting to the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 shou ld have a 9-pin male connector.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 10 Cascade To provide video/audio disp lays for more monitors, additional video splitters can be cascaded. Use a high density HDB-15 male/female video/audio extend.
11 Chapter 3 Operation Overview The VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 2/4/8-Port VGA Splitter with Audio offers simple plug and play operati on. To use the splitter, simply connect your hardware as instructed .
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 12 Switch Port Commands The formula for Switch Port commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Outp ut Command + Port Number + Control [Enter] For example, to tu.
Chapter 3. Operation 13 Command for Cascaded S plitters Serial port commands for cascaded splitters require identifying the chain of ports to which the target device is connected.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 14 EDID Mode Selection Commands Extended Display Identi fication Data (EDI D) is a data format that contains a display's basic informat ion and is used to communicate with the video source system. You can set up which EDID m ode the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 uses with the commands that follow.
Chapter 3. Operation 15 Mute Commands To enable or disable audio coming from the output po rt, use the following commands. The formula for the Mute commands are as follows: Mute Command + Output Comma.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 16 Firmware Up date Command The Firmware Update feature readie s the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 for a firmware upgrade.
Chapter 3. Operation 17 Read Command The Read command allows you to read information abou t the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108. The formula for the Read commands are as follows: Read Command + Output Comman.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 18 The following table shows the available read command list: Reset Device Command The Reset feature resets the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 back to the factory default settin gs.
Chapter 3. Operation 19 V erification After entering a command, a verificatio n message appears at the end of the command line as follows: command ok - indicates that the command is correct and successfully performed by the switch command incorrect - indicates that the comm and has the wrong format and/or values.
20 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.
Appendix 21 If an extension cord is used with th is device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 22 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor .
Appendix 23 T echnical Support International For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooti ng, documentation, and software updates: http://support.
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 24 Specifications Function VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 Display Connections 2 4 8 Connectors Input V ideo 1 x HDB-15 Male (Blue) Audio 1 x Mini S tereo Jack Female (Green).
Appendix 25 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 , INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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