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User Manual

ATEN VanCryst™

VS1814T / VS1818T

HDMI over single Cat 5 Spli!er

Summary of Contents for VS1814T

Page 1: ...User Manual ATEN VanCryst VS1814T VS1818T HDMI over single Cat 5 Spli er...

Page 2: ...cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followi...

Page 3: ...anual iii HDMI Trademark Statement The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc RoHS This prod...

Page 4: ...ective 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 r...

Page 5: ...out all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers...

Page 6: ...e Contents Check to make sure that all the components are in working order If you encounter any problem please contact your dealer 1 VS1814T VS1818T 4 8 Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter 1 power co...

Page 7: ...ventions xi 1 Introduction Overview 1 Features 2 Requirements 3 Source Device 3 Receiving Device 3 Cables 3 Components 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 7 Grounding 9 Installat...

Page 8: ...ead Commands 16 Baud Rate Setting Commands 17 Reset Commands 18 Reboot Command 18 Verification 19 Appendix Safety Instructions 21 General 21 Rack Mounting 23 Technical Support 24 International 24 Nort...

Page 9: ...VS1814T VS1818T installation Chapter 3 Basic Operation explains the fundamental features available when operating the VS1814T VS1818T Chapter 4 RS 232 Commands provides a complete list of the serial c...

Page 10: ...eys 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...

Page 11: ...VS1818T rear panel allows connected units to be controlled through a high end controller or PC The VS1814T VS1818T supports up to 4k2k HDTV resolution as well as up to 1920 x 1200 PC resolution It is...

Page 12: ...ect the transmitter and receiver HDMI 3D Deep color 4kx2k HDCP Compatible Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio Consumer Electronics Control CEC support Built in bi directional RS 232 serial...

Page 13: ...t 5e 6 6a cables for the HDMI Receivers Note 1 No cables are included in this package ATEN strongly recommends the use of high quality cables of appropriate lengths to avoid any audio and video displa...

Page 14: ...dicate there is a working connection to the local display device 3 HDMI in LED Lights to indicate that there is a working connection to the source device i e computer 4 EDID learn pushbutton Press and...

Page 15: ...her details 4 EDID mode switch Press this button to cycle through the EDID settings stored in the unit see EDID Mode Selection page 12 5 HDBaseT out ports 1 4 1 8 The Cat 5e cables that connects the H...

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Page 17: ...unt Kit screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as shown in the diagram below 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 23 Please review it...

Page 18: ...VS1814T VS1818T User Manual 8 2 Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...eceiver units i e VE812R to the HDBaseT out ports Note The HDMI Receiver unit s HDMI out port connects to the HDMI in port on your video display device using an HDMI cable Refer to your receiving devi...

Page 21: ...cated on the front panel Follow these steps 1 Attach the video display monitor that you want to use to the VS1814T VS1818T HDMI output port see Installation page 10 2 To learn the EDID configuration o...

Page 22: ...ion 1 Port 1 Implements the EDID of the connected display to Port 1 and passes it to the video source 2 Auto Implements the EDID of all connected displays The VS1814T VS1818T uses the best resolution...

Page 23: ...n the rear of the VS1814T VS1818T Refer to number 5 on the diagram on page 10 Note To configure the controller serial port see the section below RS 232 Serial Interface The VS1814T VS1818T s built in...

Page 24: ...1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Port Number command string can be skipped and the default value will be used Command Description sw Switch command Output Command Description...

Page 25: ...ng table shows the available command list Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Port Number command string can be skipped and the default value will be used Command Descriptio...

Page 26: ...ontrol commands The following table shows the available command list Command Description read Reads and displays information from the VS1814T VS1818T Control Description version Displays the firmware...

Page 27: ...ollowing table shows the available command list Command Description baud Baud Rate command Control Description 9600 Uses 9600 baud rate 19200 Uses 19200 baud rate default 38400 Uses 38400 baud rate 57...

Page 28: ...fault baud rate as well as switches on all output devices Reboot Command Use the command to manually reboot the VS1814T VS1818T reboot Enter The following table shows the possible values for the Contr...

Page 29: ...ng a command a verification message appears at the end of the command line as follow Command OK indicates that the command is correct and successfully performed by the device Command incorrect indicat...

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Page 31: ...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 cleane...

Page 32: ...touch dangerous voltage points or 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 t...

Page 33: ...fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the fail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides p...

Page 34: ...y beforehand 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...

Page 35: ...Parity No Flow Control No Switches EDID Mode 1 x 8 Position Switch EDID Learn Mode 1 x Pushbutton F W Upgrade 1 x Semi Recessed Button Power 1 x Rocker LEDs Power 1 Green HDMI In 1 Green HDMI Out 1 G...

Page 36: ...TU AC220V 18 2W 85BTU AC110V 31 7W 149BTU AC220V 31 7W 149BTU Environment Operating Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 3 47 kg 7...

Page 37: ...option to 1 repair said product with new or repaired components or 2 replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective pr...

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