Chapter 3. Operation
10
EDID
EDID is a data format that contains a display's basic information and is used to
communicate with the video source/system. The VS0108HB lets users select a
preset video configuration or EDID Mode, which utilizes the best resolution
across different screens.
EDID Mode Selection
The EDID Mode can be selected using the EDID Mode Switch located at the
VS0108HB unit’s rear panel or via an RS-232 serial controller
.
To select an EDID Mode, turn the EDID Mode Switch to toggle between the
Modes (0~7) as follows:
0 (Port 1)
- Implements the EDID of the connected display to Port 1, and
passes it to the video source. The VS0108HB is able to copy the EDID of
any connected display to the input source.
1 (ATEN Default)
- EDID is set to the ATEN default configuration. Users
can further choose between 11 ATEN default EDID settings available via
the RS-232 command (see
2 (Auto)
- Implements the EDID of all connected displays. The VS0108HB
uses the best resolution for all displays.
3 (SW)
- Uses the EDID configuration defined through the RS-232
4 ~ 7
- EDID is set to the ATEN default configuration. Users can further
choose between 11 ATEN default EDID settings available via the RS-232
command (see
ATEN Default EDID
You can use one of the 11 available ATEN default EDID configurations using
the RS-232 command (see
, page 12). The 11 ATEN
default EDID lists as follows:
Default EDID No.
Description
00
720p video, 2 ch audio
01
1080p video, 2 ch audio (default)