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    2/4/8-Port VGA Splitter with Audio VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual www.aten.com[...]

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    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. This equip ment generates, uses and c[...]

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    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: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the ma[...]

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    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 . If you encounter a problem, c[...]

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    VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual vi Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    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 . Chapter 1, Introduction, int roduces you to the V S0102 / VS0104 / V S0108 sys[...]

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    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. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telephone numbers: Monos[...]

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    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. The VS0102 and VS0104 support up to 450 MHz video bandwidth, and the VS0108 supports [...]

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    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/VS0104), and 400 MHz bandwidth (VS0108) for high performance video  Long distance transm ission – up to 65m  Supports VGA, SVGA, UXGA, WUX GA, and [...]

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    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 HDB-15 conn ector  Audio source with stereo output Display Device  A VGA, SVGA, UXGA, WUXGA or mul tisyn c monitor or multimedia projector with a[...]

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    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.  The LED (orange) lights up to indicate that the switch is in standby mode. 1 [...]

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    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. 3 Video / Audio Output Each video output section is comprised of a VGA connec[...]

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    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. Important safety in formation regar[...]

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    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. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground [...]

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    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. Use a VGA/Audio cables to connect the VGA/Au dio output ports on t[...]

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    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. Refer to step 5 on the diagram above. Note: T o configure the co[...]

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    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 extender cables to connect any availabl e video/audio output port on the higher level video splitter to the video /audio input port of the lower level Video[...]

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    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 in Chapter 2, power on all devices in your setup, and the splitter expands your source sign al acro ss two (VS0102), f our (VS0104), or eight (VS0108)[...]

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    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 turn on output po rt 02, type the following: sw o02 on [Enter] or For example, to turn off output port 01, input the follo wing: sw o01 off [Enter] The [...]

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    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. The formul a for Switch Port commands are as follows: Switch Command + Output Com mand + Port Number (at first stage) + Port Number (at second stage) + Port Number (at th[...]

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    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. The formula fo[...]

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    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 nd + Port Number + Control [Enter] For example, to turn mute on for port 04, type the followin g: mute o04 on [Enter] The following tables show the p[...]

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    VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 User Manual 16 Firmware Up date Command The Firmware Update feature readie s the VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 for a firmware upgrade. The formula for the Firmware U pdate command is as follows: Command [Enter] For example, to start the firmware upgrade process, input the following : upgrade [Enter] The following tables show the[...]

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    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 Command + Port Number + Control Command [Enter] For example, to display the firm ware version for the device, input the following: read version [Enter] For [...]

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    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. The formula for th e Rest commands are as follows: Command [Enter] For example, to reset port 02 back to the factory default settings, in[...]

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    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. Powering Off and Rest artin[...]

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    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.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  Do not use the device near water .  Do [...]

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    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.  T o help protect your system from sudden, transient in[...]

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    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 . In stall front and side stabil izers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined mu ltiple r acks before working on th e [...]

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    Appendix 23 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooti ng, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten. com  For telephone support, Telephone Support , page iii: North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number, ser[...]

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    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) Output V ideo 2 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) 4 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) 8 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Audio 2 x Mi ni S tereo Jack Fem ale (Green) 4 x Mini S tere[...]

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    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. The direct vendor makes no warranty or represen tation, expressed, implie d, or statutory[...]