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User Manual VS481 Read this guide thoroughly and follo w the installation and operation procedures car efully in order to prevent any damage t o the units and /or any devices that connect to them. This package con tains: 1 User Manual 1 Quick S tart Guide 1 VS481 HDMI Switch 1 HDMI Cable (1.8m) 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 Pow[...]
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Note: This equipment has b een tested an d found to comp ly with th e limits for a Clas s B digit al device, pursua nt to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designe d to provide re asonable pro tection against har mful interfer ence in a r esidential ins tallatio n. This equipmen t generates, uses and can radiate radi o frequency e nergy ,[...]
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- 3 - Over view The VS481 4 Port HDMI Switch allows you to quickly an d easily share your HDMI display device with 4 HDMI input sou rces (one is conveniently located on the front). The VS481 allows convenient switching between digital devices such as DVD players, satellite receivers, video cameras, and computers (Mac and PC). The VS481 allows you t[...]
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- 4 - System Requirements Source Device(s) HDMI T ype A output connector(s) Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connectin g a DVI source device. Load Device A display device or receiver with an HDMI T ype A input connector Cables 4 HDMI cables Note: Not all cable s are included in this package. We strongly recommend that you purch[...]
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- 5 - Hardware Over view VS481 F ront V iew # Description Function 1 HDMI IN (T ype A) Plug the cable from a HDMI sour ce device into this port (number 4). 2 Port Selection But- tons Pressing a port selection button routes the source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display . 3 IR Receiver The IR receiver receives signals fr[...]
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- 6 - VS481 R ear V iew # Description Function 1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2 HDMI Out (T ype A) The cable from the HDMI display d evice plugs in here. 3 HDMI IN (T ype A) The cables from the HDMI source devices can plug into any of the three available ports. 3 2 1 vs481a.fm Page 6 Tuesday, Ma y 15, 2007 9:02 AM[...]
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- 7 - IR REMOTE CONTROL # Description Function 1 Port Up / Port Down Buttons Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through ports (1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1). Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the ports (4 to 3; 3 t o 2; 2 to 1; 1 to 4). 2 Port Selection Buttons Press a button to bring the focus directly to its associated[...]
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- 8 - Hardware Inst alla tion Before y ou Begin Installation of this HDMI switch is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables. T o install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on the next page as you perform the following three steps: 1. Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI input port on the video display device to the HDMI out[...]
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- 9 - Inst allation Diagram 3 1 2 (HDMI) HDTV (HDMI) DVD Player vs481a.fm Page 9 Tuesday, Ma y 15, 2007 9:02 AM[...]
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- 10 - Source Device Selection The VS481 HDMI switch offers ea sy and flexible source device selection either wi th the front panel pushbuttons, or with the remote control. Note: Whenever the VS481 HDMI switch is powered on, it automatically selects port 1. Y ou may choose one of the two methods listed below to select a different port. Manual Selec[...]
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- 11 - Powering Off and Re st ar ting If you power off the VS481, follow these steps before powering it on again: 1. Power off the attached devices. 2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the HDMI switch. 3. W ait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back in. 4. After the HDMI switch is powered on, power on the attached devices. Note: [...]
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- 12 - Specifica tions Function Specification Display Connections 1 Connectors Display Port HDMI Out 1 x HDMI T ype A female (Black) Device Port HDMI In 4 x HDMI T ype A female (Black) Power 1 LEDs On Line 4 (Orange) Selected 4 (Green) Buttons Port Selection 4 x Pushbuttons, Remote Control IR Sensor 1 Power Consumption DC 5.3V , 2W Video 1600 x 120[...]