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    4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual www.aten.com[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual ii FCC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte rferenc e when the equipment[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T 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 manufactu[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual iv Package Content s The VS1814T / VS1818T 4/ 8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter package consists of:  1 VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter  1P o w e r C o r d  1 Mounting Kit  1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got dama[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual vi Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VS1 814T / VS1818T system. It covers all aspects of installation, con figuration and operation. An overv iew of the informatio n found in t he manual is p rovided below. Introduction, introduces you to the VS1814 T / VS1818T system. I[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T 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: Monospaced I[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The ATEN VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over sin gle Cat 5 Splitter is a fast and efficient way of switching digital high definit ion video from one input source to 4/8 displays located up to 100m away. It implements HD BaseT extension technology to connect the VS1814T / VS1 818T to receiver units over one single [...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 2 Features  One HDMI input to 4/8 HDMI outputs via a Cat 5e cable  Offers local HDMI output  Extends disp lays up to 100 m  Anti-jamming – resists signal interference durin g high-quality video transmission s using HDBas eT technology  Implements HDBaseT extension technolo gy using only one Cat 5 cable[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s The following equipment is required for a complete VS1814T / VS1818T installation: Source Device The following equipment mu st be installed on any source of HDMI content:  HDMI output connector Receiving Device  A local display d evice with an HDMI input connector  An HDMI Receiver (such as VE812R) w[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 4 Component s Front V iew Note: The VS1818T’ s front panel is shown on this page. It is similar to the front panel of VS18 14T except for the number of HDBaseT Out port LEDs – the VS1814T has 4 HDBaseT Out port LEDs. No. Component Description 1 HDBaseT Out port LEDs (1~4 / 1~8) Lights to indicate there is a working[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Rear View Note: The VS1818T’ s rear panel is shown on th is page. It is similar to the rear panel of VS1814T except for the number of HD BaseT Out ports – the VS1814T has 4 HDBaseT Out ports. No. Component Function 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. [...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 6 This Page Intentionally Left Blank[...]

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    7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibili ty, the VS 1814T / VS1818T can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do th e 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 regarding t[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 8 2. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.[...]

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    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 9 Grounding To prevent damage to your installation, it is imp ortant that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VS1814T / VS1818T by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. 2. Make sure that all devices in y ou[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 10 Inst allation Refer to th e installation di agram (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the steps) and do the following: 1. Use an HDMI T ype A Male- to-Male cable to connect your computer or HDMI source device to the VS1814T / VS1818T’ s HDMI Input port. 2. Use up to 4 (VS1814T) / 8 (VS1818T) C[...]

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    11 Chapter 3 Operation Overview The VS1814T / VS1818T offers easy an d flexible EDID learning and mode selection through p ushbuttons located in the unit’s front and rear panels. EDID Learn Pushbutton The VS1814T / VS1818T can automatically learn a display’s EDID by pressing the EDID Learn Pushbutton locat ed on the front panel. Follow these st[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 12 EDID Mode Selection The VS1814T / VS1818T offers an easy and fl exible EDID Mode selection method using the rear panel EDID Mod e Switch. 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. Simply p[...]

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    13 Chapter 4 RS-232 Commands Overview In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end controller (such as a PC) to the VS1814T / VS1818T, use a serial cable such as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VS1814 T / VS1818T should have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial interface on the rear of the VS1814T / VS1818[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 14 Switch Port The available formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows: Switch Command + Output Command + Port Number + Control [Enter] 1. For example, to turn on output port 02, type the following: sw o02 on 2. T o turn off all output ports, type the following: sw o* off The following table shows the possible v[...]

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    Chapter 4. RS-232 Commands 15 CEC Commands Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allo ws interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote cont rol. The formula for CEC mode selection command s is as follows: CEC Command + Output Co mma nd + Port Number + Contr ol [Enter] For example, to enable CEC function on out put port 1, type t[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 16 Read Commands View information from the devi ce using the following command: Read Command + Control [En ter] The following tables show the possible val ues and formats for the Control command: The following table shows the availabl e command list: Command Description read Reads and displays information from the VS18[...]

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    Chapter 4. RS-232 Commands 17 Baud Rate Setting Commands You can set up the VS1814T / VS1818T baud rate via RS-232. The formula for Baud Rate setting commands is as follows: Baud + Baud Rate Sett ing value [Enter] For example, to set the baud rate to 9600 , input the following: baud 9600 [Enter] The following tables show the possible values for the[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 18 Reset Commands Reset the VS1814T / VS1818T to defau lt factory settin gs using the following command: Reset Command [Enter] The following tables show the possible value for the Contro l command : The following table shows the availabl e command list: Note: The Reset command reverts to the default baud rate, as well [...]

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    19 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.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  [...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 20  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.  If the following conditions occur [...]

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    Appendix 21 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.  Always load the ra[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 22 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docum entation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt , page iii: North America When you contact u s, please have the foll owing information ready beforehand: ?[...]

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    Appendix 23 Specifications Function VS1814T V S1818T Connectors HDMI In 1 x HDMI T ype A Female (Black) HDMI Out 1 x HDMI T ype A Female (Black) HDBaseT Out 4 x RJ-45 Female 8 x RJ-45 Female Power Jack 1 x 3-prong AC socket RS-232 1 x DB-9 Female (Black) Switches EDID Mode 1 x 8-position switch EDID Learn Mode 1 x pushbutton F/W Upgrade 1 x semi-re[...]

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    VS1814T / VS1818T User Manual 24 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, i[...]