2/4/8-Port VGA Splitter with Audio
VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108
User Manual
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Page 1: ...2 4 8 Port VGA Splitter with Audio VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 User Manual www aten com ...
Page 2: ...is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between t...
Page 3: ...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 resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user to co...
Page 4: ...oroughly 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 may have been added to the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version Copyright 2012 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Date 2013 01 02 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registe...
Page 5: ...Display Device 3 Cables 3 Operating Systems 3 Components 4 VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 Front View 4 VS0102 Rear View 4 VS0104 Rear View 5 VS0108 Rear View 5 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 6 Grounding 7 Installation 8 Single Stage 8 Installing the RS 232 Controller 9 Cascade 10 3 Operation Overview 11 RS 232 Serial Interface 11 Configuring the Serial Port 11 Switch Port Commands 12 Command for Cascaded Sp...
Page 6: ...S0104 VS0108 User Manual vi Verification 19 Powering Off and Restarting 19 Appendix Safety Instructions 20 General 20 Technical Support 23 International 23 North America 23 Specifications 24 Limited Warranty 25 ...
Page 7: ...ction introduces you to the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup describes how to set up your installation The necessary steps to begin operation are provided Chapter 3 Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 An Appendix provides s...
Page 8: ...key in Indicates 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 lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes ...
Page 9: ...dth which provides optimum video quality supported by resolutions up to 1920x1440 Furthermore for complete systems integration serial control is standard through the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 s built in RS 232 ports which allow the splitter to be controlled through a high end controller or PC The VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 is perfect for conference rooms training facility multi display broadcasting with casc...
Page 10: ...o 65m Supports VGA SVGA UXGA WUXGA and multisync EDID Expert selects the optimum EDID settings for smooth power up and highest quality display Expandable provides up to 8 64 512 video displays RS 232 chain control use RS 232 commands to control cascaded devices via VGA cable Supports stereo audio Plug and play no software installation required Note The VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 AP and GUI operational i...
Page 11: ...n HDB 15 connector Stereo and or balanced audio speakers Cables 1 VGA Audio cable for the source device you will be connecting 1 VGA Audio cable for each display device you will be connecting Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table below OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6 0 and higher SuSE 8 2 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 and ...
Page 12: ...8 Front View VS0102 Rear View No Component Function 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 2 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 13: ... selection and high end system control 3 Video Audio Output Each video output section is comprised of a VGA connector and a mini stereo audio jack The cables that connect to the video and audio ports on the display devices plug in here 4 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here 5 Video Audio Input The cables that connect to the video and audio output ports on the computer source device plu...
Page 14: ... screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the diagram below 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 20 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off 3 Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded Phillips hex head Phillips h...
Page 15: ... screws Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded 1 Use a grounding wire to ground the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 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 the computer s device s that the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 connects to are properly grounded ...
Page 16: ...e VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 3 Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object 4 Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC power source plug the power adapter cable into the power jack on the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 5 Optional To control the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 system through the RS...
Page 17: ...rial 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 should have a 9 pin male connector Refer to step 5 on the diagram above Note To configure the controller serial port see page 11 4 2 1 OR 5 3 ...
Page 18: ...the higher level video splitter to the video audio input port of the lower level Video Splitter Recommended distances between devices in all cascade levels for transmitting a high resolution signal are as follows Source to VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 1 8 m VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 to VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 15 m VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 to monitor 65 m Note In the diagram above any output port not connecting the ca...
Page 19: ... power off restart your device RS 232 Serial Interface The VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 s built in bi directional RS 232 serial interface allows system control through a high end controller PC and or home automation home theater software package Advanced settings are controlled through the RS 232 serial interface This section describes the RS 232 serial port device configuration and the port commands for ...
Page 20: ...t Command Port Number and Control Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 If the Port Number string is skipped the default value is used The following table shows the available switch port command list Command Description sw Switch command Output Command Description o Output command Port number Description yy 01 08 port default is 01 All output ports Control Description on Turn ...
Page 21: ... the example above the command for switching off the Target Output Port 4 of the splitter connected to Port 3 at the second stage of the cascade which in turn is connected to output Port 4 at the first stage unit is as follows sw o04 03 04 off Enter This cascade command format is applied to Mute Commands page 15 Read Commands page 17 and Reset Commands page 18 However this is not applicable to EDI...
Page 22: ...mats for the Control command The following table shows the available EDID mode selection command list Command Description edid Enable EDID selection Control Description port1 Implement the EDID of the connected display to Port 1 and pass it to the video source auto Implements the true EDID remix of all connected displays The VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 uses the best resolution for all displays default Im...
Page 23: ...nd Port Number and Control command The following table shows the available mute command list Command Description mute Enable Disable audio of the output port Output Command Description o Output command Port Number Description yy 01 08 port default is 01 All ports Control Description on Mute on audio from output port is disabled off Mute off audio output enabled default Command Output Port Control ...
Page 24: ...ommand is as follows Command Enter For example to start the firmware upgrade process input the following upgrade Enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the command The following table shows the available command list Command Description upgrade Starts the upgrade process for the device Command Enter Description upgrade Enter Starts the upgrade process ...
Page 25: ...e video on off status for port 03 input the following read o03 video Enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Output Command Port Number and Control command Note Each command can be separated with a space Command Description read Read information from device Output Command Description o Output command Port Number Description yy 01 08 port default is 01 All ports Cont...
Page 26: ...available command list Command Output Port Control Enter Description read version Enter Read device firmware version read edid Enter Read EDID information read o yy video Enter Read port video on off status read o yy audio Enter Read port audio on off status read o video Enter Read all port video on off status read o audio Enter Read all port audio on off status Command Description reset Resets th...
Page 27: ...mand incorrect indicates that the command has the wrong format and or values Powering Off and Restarting If you power off the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 follows these steps before powering it on again 1 Power off the attached devices 2 Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 3 Wait 10 seconds and then plug the power adapter cable back in After the VS0102 VS0104 VS0108 is powered on ...
Page 28: ...n 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 cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is designed for IT power ...
Page 29: ...short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been...
Page 30: ...evice into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Make sure that all equipment used on the rack i...
Page 31: ...d 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 the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help Email Support support aten usa com Online Technical Support Troubleshooting Documenta...
Page 32: ...ale Green 4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green RS 232 Port 1 x DB 9 Female Black Power 1 x DC Jack Switches Power 1 x Pushbuttons LEDs Power 1 x Green Orange Video 1920x1440 60Hz Power Consumption DC5 3V 0 8W DC5 3V 1 2W DC5 3V 2 3W Environment Operating Temp 0 50ºC Storage Temp 20 60ºC Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 0 46 kg ...
Page 33: ...dor 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 fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or upd...
