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3. Operation

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Read Commands

View information from the device using the following command:

Read C Control [Enter] 

The following tables show the possible values and formats for the 

Control 

command:  

Note:

Each command string can be separated with a space.

The following table shows the available command list:

Verification

After entering a command, a verification message appears at the end of the 
command line as follows:

Š

Command OK

 - indicates that the command is correct and successfully 

performed by the VC1080.

Š

Command incorrect

 - indicates that the command has the wrong format 

and/or values.

Powering Off and Restarting

If you power off the VC1080, follows these steps before powering it on again:

1. Power off the attached devices.

2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VC1080.

3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back in.

4. After the VC1080 is powered on, power on the attached devices.

Command

Description

read

Reads and displays information 
from the VC1080

Control

Description

version

Displays the firmware version of 
the VC1080

Command

Control

Enter

Description

read

version

[Enter]

Displays firmware 
version

Summary of Contents for VC1080

Page 1: ...Universal A V to HDMI Switch with Scaler VC1080 User Manual www aten com...

Page 2: ...protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used i...

Page 3: ...ive following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resu...

Page 4: ...em contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and or any of the devices connected to it Features m...

Page 5: ...ents 3 Source Devices s 3 Display Device 3 Cables 3 Components 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 IR Remote Control 6 2 Hardware Setup Grounding 9 Installation 10 Installing the RS 232 Controller 11 3 Operati...

Page 6: ...ser Manual vi Powering Off and Restarting 23 Appendix Safety Instructions 25 General 25 Technical Support 27 International 27 North America 27 Specifications 28 Supported Resolutions 29 29 Limited War...

Page 7: ...VC1080 system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Hardware Setup describes how to set up your VC1080 installation The necessary steps...

Page 8: ...ndicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered list...

Page 9: ...y The VC1080 carries a high performing scaling engine that converts the video resolution to give you the best image quality It is equipped with a next generation color engine that automatically adjust...

Page 10: ...resolution when switching between ports Integrated superior video noise reduction Supports comb filter provides superior chrominance and luminance separation function for composite video signal Multi...

Page 11: ...onnector VGA device and HDB 15 connector with 3 5mm audio connector HDMI Type A connector s Display Device HDMI display device or receiver with an HDMI Type A input connector Cables IR extension cable...

Page 12: ...reen lights up to indicate that the port is selected Pressing a port selection pushbutton routes the video source from the corresponding input port to the display 2 HDMI Mute The LED blue lights up to...

Page 13: ...al Audio Ports Connect the optical and coaxial audio cables to these ports 10 IR Extender Port Connect the IR Extender to this port Note The additional IR receiver can be purchased separately 11 Groun...

Page 14: ...button to go the submenu If you want to change or adjust a menu selection option value press the Left or Right button to go through all the selections values Press the Left button to go back to the p...

Page 15: ...ess this Quick Function button to display information about the source device on the upper left side of the screen The information can include Input source s connected output resolution mute status Fo...

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Page 17: ...ect 2 Make sure that the computer s device s that the VC1080 connects to are properly grounded Note The grounding wire is not included in the package Please contact your dealer for the appropriate cab...

Page 18: ...e source device s to the A V1 In or A V2 In ports on the VC1080 c Use an S video cable to connect the S video source device s to the S Video In port on the VC1080 d Use an HDB 15 cable and audio cable...

Page 19: ...nd controller such as a PC to the VC1080 use a serial cable such as a modem cable The end connecting to the VC1080 should have a 9 pin male connector Connect this to the serial interface on the rear o...

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Page 21: ...n that corresponds to the port to which it is connected Note The Port LED green light indicates which port is currently selected Remote Control Selection To select a source device with the remote cont...

Page 22: ...ard Warm Cold Custom Red 0 100 standard 50 Green 0 100 standard 50 Blue 0 100 standard 50 Aspect Full Screen 16 9 Overscan 4 3 For VGA video input device Full Screen 4 3 VGA mode For VGA video input d...

Page 23: ...6 for details on how to use the remote control buttons to cycle through the OSD menu go to submenus change adjust the options and make a selection Video Setting Use the following screens to adjust the...

Page 24: ...ep 2 Use the scale 1 100 to set the following display settings Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Color 3 To configure the Color Temp settings select the preset color temperature mode you prefer Stand...

Page 25: ...by TVs and monitors 5 VGA video input device only Select Auto to have the screen position automatically adjusted Use the H Position and V Position scales 1 100 to set the horizontal and vertical posi...

Page 26: ...select Off to disable this function minutes Note If a front panel button is pressed or an IR RS 232 command is received at more than 30 seconds before sleep the VC1080 executes the command but the Sl...

Page 27: ...Resolution refers to your input source device s displays settings 2 The Output Resolution refers to the HDMI displays resolution Note See Supported Resolutions page 29 to view supported VGA and HDMI...

Page 28: ...Serial Port The controller s serial port should be configured as follows Switch Port Commands The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows 1 Switch Command Input Command Port number Enter For...

Page 29: ...ng table shows the available command list Command Description sw Switch command Input Command Description i Input command Port number Description xx 01 07 port default is 01 Control Description on Tur...

Page 30: ...r the Control command Note Each command string can be separated with a space The following table shows the available command list Command Description mute Enable Disable audio of HDMI output port Cont...

Page 31: ...rect and successfully performed by the VC1080 Command incorrect indicates that the command has the wrong format and or values Powering Off and Restarting If you power off the VC1080 follows these step...

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Page 33: ...a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol clea...

Page 34: ...bring it to qualified service personnel for repair Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The...

Page 35: ...and Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time...

Page 36: ...ype A female Black Output Video HDMI Out 1 x HDMI Type A female Black Digital Optical Audio 1 x Toslink Black Coaxial Audio 1 x RCA female Orange Analog Stereo Audio 2 x RCA female White Red RS 232 Po...

Page 37: ...GA Port HDMI Port 640 x 480 60 640 x 480 60 800 x 600 60 800 x 600 60 1024 x 768 60 1024 x 768 60 1152 x 864 60 1152 x 864 60 1280 x 720 60 1280 x 720 60 1280 x 768 60 1280 x 768 60 1280 x 800 60 1280...

Page 38: ...vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or...

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