ATEN VS92A User manual

VS92A / VS94A / VS98A
USER MANUAL
Video Splitter

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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VS92A / VS94A / VS98A
User Manual
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Package Contents
The VS92A / VS94A / VS98A Video Splitter package contains the
following items:
1 VS92A or VS94A or VS98A Video Splitter
1 DC 9V Power Adapter
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 prevent any damage to the unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VS92A / VS94A / VS98A
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-1183-400G
Printing Date: 08/2007
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 (VS92A); four
(VS94A); or eight (VS98A) outputs. As such, they provide fast,
flexible, solutions for situations such as:
Broadcasting video information (news headlines, stock
prices, airline and train schedules, etc.), to the public
Monitoring harsh work environments from safe locations
Classroom or company training facilities
The VS92A, VS94A, and VS98A go beyond being merely
duplicators, however, in that they also enhance the video signals
over long distance broadcasting of up to 65 m (213').
In addition, units can be daisy-chained to handle as many
monitors as 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
Ultra High 250 MHz (VS92A / VS94A) or 200 MHz
(VS98A) Bandwidth
Enhances Video Signal for Distances up to 65 m (213')
Supports DDC, DDC2, DDC2B (Port 1 Only)
Daisy-Chainable
All Metal Housing
Small Form Factor
Ideal for Public Broadcasting; Remote Monitoring; Classroom
and Training Facilities
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. These products are designed for VGA, SVGA, and
Mulitsync monitors. They are not suitable for CGA,
EGA, or MONO type monitors that use digital video
signals.
3. For the best video quality, we recommend using
UL2919 rated extender cables.

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Components
Front View
No. Component Description
1 Power LED Lights to indicate the unit is receiving
power.
1

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Rear 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 Front and Rear Views in the diagrams are for a
VS98A. A VS92A and VS94A will have two and four
Video Out Ports, respectively, instead of the eight
Video Out Ports shown in the diagram.
No. Component Description
1 Power Jack The cable from the Power Adapter
plugs in here.
2 Video In Port If this is a First Stage unit, the
cable from the PC’s video port
plugs in here.
If this is a Daisy-Chained 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 plus
into any available port.
23
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
DC 9V
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
1

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Installation
Single Stage Installation
In a Single Stage installation no additional Video Splitters are
daisy-chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage
installation do the following:
1. Use a high density HDB-15 male/female video extender cable
(Part No. 2L-2401) to connect the PC's video port to the
Video In port of the Video Splitter.
2. Use high density HDB-15 male/female video extender 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's Power Jack.
4. Power up the Video Splitter; power up the monitors; power up
the PC.
1. Make sure that the power to all the devices you will
be connecting up has been turned off. You must
unplug the power cords of any computers that have
the Keyboard Power On function.
2. Make sure that all devices you will be connecting up
are properly grounded.

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Daisy Chaining
To provide video display for more monitors, additional Video
Splitters can be daisy-chained. Use a high density HDB-15 male/
female video extender 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 chain as many Video Splitters as there are ports
available, and all three models can be mixed on the same chain.
Theoretically, there is no limit to the number of splitters that can
be chained, but the quality will deteriorate as you chain further
and further away from the video signal.

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Specifications
Function VS92A VS94A VS98A
Video Input Connectors 1 x HDB-15 (Male)
Video Output
Connectors
HDB-15 (Female)
2 4 8
Power Connectors 1 x DC Jack
Max. Resolution @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1440 1600 x 1200
Bandwidth (-3db) 250 MHz 250 MHz 200 MHz
Cable Distance
(Device to Monitor)
65 m (213') max.
Signal Type VGA, SVGA, XGA, Multisync
Operating Temperature 5–40oC
Power Consumption
(Max.)
DC 9V
0.85 W 2.43 W 3.6 W
Storage Temperature -20–60oC
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Housing Metal
Weight 0.32 kg 0.45 kg 0.53 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 13.00 x 7.50 x 4.50
cm
20.00 x 7.50 x 4.50 cm

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Video Out Pin Assignments
No. Assignment No. Assignment
1 Red video 9 NC
2 Green video 10 Ground
3 Blue video 11 ID0
4ID2 12ID1
5 Ground 13 Horizontal Sync
6 Analog Ground 14 Vertical Sync
7 Analog Ground 15 ID3
8 Analog Ground
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PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose.
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or update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.