ATEN VS-291 User manual

VS-291 / VS-491
USER MANUAL
2/4-Port Video Switch
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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-291 / VS-491 User Manual
Online Registration
You can register your product at our online support center:
International – http://support.aten.com
North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/
product_registration
Online Support
Online technical support is available to ATEN customers
through our support center:
International – http://support.aten.com
North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/support.
Troubleshooting, Documentation (including online manuals),
and Software Updates (firmware and drivers) are available at
the ATEN website:
International – http://www.aten.com
North America – http://www.aten-usa.com
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Package Contents
The VS-291 / VS-491 2/4-Port Video Switch package contains
the following items:
1 VS-291 / VS-491 2/4-Port Video Switch
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 preventanydamage tothe unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VS-291 / VS-491 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-1181-200G
Printing Date: 09/2007
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
The VS-291 / VS-491 Video Switches are control units that allow
you to conveniently display the video output of two (VS-291) or
four (VS-491) separate computer systems on a single monitor,
thereby eliminating the unnecessary expense of purchasing a
separate monitor for each computer. The units use electronic
switching technology, rather than mechanical switching, for
greater reliability and durability.
The VS-291 / VS-491 also saves on the space that additional
monitorstakeup, aswellas theextrapowercosts,andeliminates
the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly
moving around from one computer to another.
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Features
Electronic switching for greater reliability and durability
Display the output of two (VS-291) or four (VS-491)
computers on a single monitor
High resolution video – Up to 1920 x 1440; DDC; DDC2;
DDC2B
Supports, VGA, SVGA, XGA and Multisync Monitors
Easy installation – No software required – No configuration
necessary
Computer selection via pushbutton switch
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System Requirements
Monitors
One VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync compatible analog
monitor, with a standard PC high-density cable with a
standard HDB-15 male connector
Computers
Thefollowingequipmentmustbeinstalled oneach computer that
is to be connected to the system:
One VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync analog video card with a
standard HDB-15 female connector per computer
Cables
One video cable (with an HDB-15 male connector at each
end) per computer
Note: 1. Video extender cables require a separate purchase.UL-
2919 rated cable is recommended for the best video
quality
2. This product is not suitable for CGA, EGA, or
Monochrome type monitors using a digital video signal.
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VS-491 Front View
Note: The VS-291 Front View is similar to the VS-491, except
that it only has two Selected Port LEDs.
No. Component Description
1 Port Selection Switch Press this button to cycle the video
focus among the computers.
1 Selected Port LEDs The numbers correspond to the video
ports on the back panel. A LED lights
to indicate that its corresponding port
is the one that has the video focus.
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VS-491 Rear View
Note: The VS-291 Rear View is similar to the VS-491, except
it has only two Video Ports.
No. Description Function
1 Monitor Port The monitor cable plugs in here.
2 Video Ports The video cables that connect to the
computer video ports plug in here.
3 Power Jack The Power Adapter cable plugs in
here.
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Installation
Installation is simply a matter of plugging in cables. Refer to the
diagrams as you follow the step-by-step directions below:
1. Plug the monitor cable into the unit's monitor port.
2. Plug one end of the video extender cable into any available
video port on the unit's rear panel; plug the other end of the
cable into the computer's video output port.
3. Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the adapter's
power cable into the unit's Power Jack. Power On all
equipment.
Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.
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