ATEN VS-82 User manual

VS-82 / VS-84 / VS-88
USER MANUAL
Video Splitter
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that 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 the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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VS-82 / VS-84 / VS-88
User Manual
Online Registration
Telephone Support
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Package Contents
The VS-82 / VS-84 / VS-88 Video Splitter package contains the
following items:
1 VS-82 / VS-84 / VS-88 Video Splitter
1 DC 9V Power Adapter
1 1.8 VGA Cable (Optional)
1 User Manual*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to preventanydamage tothe unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VS-82 / VS-84 / VS-88
since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to
download the most up to date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2007 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1246-201G
Printing Date: 09/2010
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Overview
These video splitters are boosting devices that duplicate the
video signal from any analog monitor source to two (VS-82); four
(VS-84); or eight (VS-88) outputs. They provide fast and flexible
solutions for situations such as:
1. Broadcasting video information (news headlines, stock
prices, airline and train schedules, etc.), to the public
2. Monitoring harsh work environments from safe locations
3. Classroom or company training facilities
The VS-82, VS-84, and VS-88 go beyond being merely
duplicators in that they also enhance video signals over long
distance broadcasting of up to 65 m (213').
Inaddition,unitscan becascadedto handle asmany monitorsas
the installation requires, making them excellent solutions for
public broadcast systems.
To achieve multiple high quality VGA, SVGA, or Multisync video
signals over long distances, these video splitters are your best
choice.
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Features
Enhances video signal for distances up to 65 m (213')
Supports DDC, DDC2, DDC2B (port 1 only)
Cascadable to 3 levels
Small form factor
Ideal for public broadcasting, remote monitoring, and
classroom and training facilities
Note: 1. These products are designed for VGA, SVGA, and
Multisync monitors. They are not suitable for CGA,
EGA, or MONO type monitors that use digital video
signals.
2. For the best video quality, we recommend using
UL2919 rated VGA cables.
Requirements
Computers
Thefollowingequipmentmustbeinstalled oneach computer that
is to be connected to the system:
VGA card
Cables
High density HDB-15 male/female VGA cables
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Components
Top View
Note: 1. If you connect a DDC type monitor to Video Out Port
1, all other monitors must be able to support the
highest resolution that the DDC monitor can provide.
2. The diagrams in this manual are for a VS-84. The
VS-82 and VS-88 have two and eight ports
respectively, instead of the four Video Out ports
shown.
No. Component Description
1 Power Switch This powers the unit on and off.
2 Video In Port If this is a First Stage unit, the cable
from the PC video port plugs in here
If this is a cascaded unit, the cable from
the Video Out port of the higher stage
unit plugs in here
3 Video Out Ports The cables to the monitors can plug into
any available port.
1
2
3
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Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Jack The cable from the Power Adapter
plugs in here.
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Installation
Single Stage Installation
In a Single Stage installation no additional Video Splitters are
cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage
installation, do the following:
1. Use a high density HDB-15 male/female VGA cable (Part No.
2L-2401) to connect the computer's video port to the Video In
port of the Video Splitter.
2. Use high density HDB-15 male/female VGA cables (Part No.
2L-2401) to connect the Video Out ports of the Video Splitter
to the monitors.
3. Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the power
adapter cable into the video splitter.
4. Power up the Video Splitter; power up the monitors; power up
the computer.
Makesure thatall devicesyou willbe connectingup are
properly grounded.
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Cascading
To provide video display for more monitors, additional Video
Splitters can be cascaded. Use a high density HDB-15 male/
female VGA cable (Part No. 2L-2401), to connect any available
Video Out port on the higher level Video Splitter to the Video In
port of the lower level Video Splitter.
You can cascade as many Video Splitters as there are ports
available, and all three models can be mixed on the same
cascade. Theoretically, there is no limit to the number of splitters
that can be cascaded, but the quality will deteriorate as you
cascade further and further away from the video signal.
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Specifications
Function VS-82 VS-84 VS-88
Display Connections 2 4 8
Connectors Video In 1 x HDB-15 Male (Blue)
Video Out 2 x HDB-15
Female (Blue) 4 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) 8 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)
Power 1 x DC Jack
LEDs Power 1 (Orange)
Video Bandwidth 250 MHz 200 MHz
Video 1920 x 1440 @ 75Hz 1600 x 1200
@ 60 Hz
Signal Range Up to 65m (210’)
Power Consumption DC9V, 1.35W
(Max.) DV9V, 2.25W (Max.) DC9V, 2.5W (Max.)
Environment Operating
Temp. 0-500C
Storage Temp. -20-600C
Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties Housing Plastic
Weight 0.14kg 0.15kg 0.22kg
Dimensions
(L x W x H) 11.45 x 8.75 x 3.33 cm 15.59 x 9.79 x
3.33 cm
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Limited Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE
PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
The direct vendor 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 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 update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.
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