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Installation

Installation of the VS481

B

 is simply a matter of plugging in the 

appropriate cables. 

To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on page 12 

as you perform the following steps:

1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI input port on the 

video display device to the HDMI output port on the rear of 

the VS481

B

.

2. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI output ports on the 

source device(s) to the HDMI input ports on the VS481

B

Three HDMI input ports are located on the rear of the switch; 

the fourth HDMI port is located on the front of the switch.

3. (Optional) If you have an IR receiver*, plug it into the IR 

Extension port and place it where the IR remote can reach it.

4. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC 

power source; plug the power adapter cable into the Power 

Jack on the VS481

B

.

Note:

To purchase an IR extension cable, contact your dealer 

and refer to part 2XRT-0003G.

Installing the RS-232 Controller

To attach a high-end controller (such as a PC) to the VS481

B

’s 

RS-232 serial interface, use a serial cable. The end connecting 

to the VS481

B

 should have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this 

to the serial interface on the rear of the VS481

B

. Refer to number 

5 on the diagram on page 12.

Note:

To configure the serial port, see page 14.

1. Make sure that the power to all devices you will be 

installing has been turned off. 

2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are 

properly grounded.

Summary of Contents for VS481b

Page 1: ...VS481B USER MANUAL 4 Port HDMI Switch...

Page 2: ...e 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 following tw...

Page 3: ...For North American technical support International http support aten com International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 5255 0110 Japan 81 3 5615 5811 Korea 82 2 467 6789 North America 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4...

Page 4: ...ughly 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 VS481B since this m...

Page 5: ...and more The VS481B supports resolutions up to 4k2k using the new Ultra HD digital format for high definition displays The VS481B s Instant Switching capability provides a smooth transition between H...

Page 6: ...tance transmission up to 15 m 24 AWG Consumer Electronics Control CEC support Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio Built in bi directional RS 232 serial port for high end system control Inst...

Page 7: ...onnector Cables 4 HDMI cables Note 1 We strongly recommend that you purchase high quality cables of appropriate length since this will affect the quality of the audio and video display Contact your de...

Page 8: ...this port 2 Port Selection Pushbuttons Pressing a port selection pushbutton routes the A V source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display 3 IR Receiver This receives signals...

Page 9: ...re 3 HDMI Input Port The cables from the HDMI source devices can plug into any of three available ports 4 RS 232 Serial Port This is the serial remote port for input source selection and high end syst...

Page 10: ...to cycle forward through the source devices 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 1 Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the source devices 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 4 2 Port Selection Buttons Pre...

Page 11: ...into the IR Extension port and place it where the IR remote can reach it 4 Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC power source plug the power adapter cable into the Power Jack on the V...

Page 12: ...12 Installation Diagram 4 1 2 Hardware Software Controller HDMI A V Source Devices HDMI Output Device 5 OR 3...

Page 13: ...lected Remote Control Selection To select a source device with the remote control press the number button that corresponds to the port it is connected to Alternatively you may also cycle through the a...

Page 14: ...l port should be configured as follows Verification After entering a command using the instructions on the pages that follow a verification message appears at the end of the command line as follows Co...

Page 15: ...owing sw Enter 3 Switch Command Control Enter For example to disable the HDMI output signal type the following sw off Enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Switch Por...

Page 16: ...default settings The formula for the Reset command is as follows 1 Reset Command Enter To reset the device to the factory default settings type the following reset Enter The following table shows the...

Page 17: ...rce is unplugged or auto switching mode is disabled with the default command In addition the Go To function enables the VS481B to switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the curre...

Page 18: ...the next port that has a new source connected to it default default No automatic switching auto Priority is placed on a selected port Control Description goto on Switch to the next port with a powered...

Page 19: ...nitors The formulas for Hot Plug Detect HPD commands are as follows 1 HPD Command Control Enter For example to enable Hot Plug Detect type the following hpd on Enter The following tables show the poss...

Page 20: ...aud rate type the following baud 38400 enter The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Baud Rate formulas The following table lists the available commands Command Description b...

Page 21: ...1 Power off the attached devices 2 Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS481B 3 Wait 10 seconds and then plug the power adapter cable back in 4 After the VS481B is powered on power on the attache...

Page 22: ...mm phone jack Switches Port Switch 4 pushbutton IR Control 1 LEDs Selected 4 Green Video HDTV resolution 480p 720p 1080i 1080p and up to 4k2k 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 VGA resolution SVGA SXGA UXGA W...

Page 23: ...r makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and specially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitnes...

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