ATEN VS-881 User manual

VS881
USER MANUAL
8-Port Video Switch

FCC Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications
made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful 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 to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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VS881
User Manual
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Package Contents
The VS881 package contains the following items:
1 VS881 8-Port Video Switch
1 Infrared Remote Control Handset
1 Infrared Receiver (with 1.8m attached cable)
1 Video Cable (1.2m)
1 Power Adapter
1 User Instructions*
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 VS881 since this
manual was published. Please visit our website to download
the most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2000–2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2014-01-22
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 VS881 Video Switch is a modern control unit that allows you
to conveniently display the video output of eight separate
computer systems on a single monitor, or via a multimedia
projector - thereby eliminating the
unnecessary expense of purchasing a separate monitor for each
computer. The VS881 is perfect for corporate presentations,
company briefings and institutional learning centers.
The VS881 improves on previous video switch models with
enhanced features that include a freely accessible concentric-
hub design; easy computer selection via push buttons; intelligent
infrared (IR) remote control; and electronic switching technology,
rather than mechanical switching, for reliability and durability.
The VS881 also saves on the space that additional monitors take
up, as well as the extra power costs, and eliminates the
inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving
around from one computer to another.

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Features
Displays the video output of eight separate computers on a
single monitor or projector
Modern concentric design with logical connector layout for
quick and easy access
Fast and convenient computer selection via push buttons or
infrared (IR) remote control
External IR Receiver (1.8m) for maximum efficiency and
convenience
Extra-thin IR handset allows easy storage in the mother unit
Electronic switching for greater reliability and durability
Superior video quality - up to 2048x1536; DDC; DDC2;
DDC2B
Supports VGA, SVGA, XGA,UXGA, QXGA and multisync
monitors
Easy installation - no software required - no configuration
necessary
Automatic incoming signal selection (Auto)

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Consoles
A VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync compatible analog monitor,
with a 15-pin HDB type male connector
Computers
A VGA, SVGA, XGA,or Multisync analog video source with a
standard PC 15-pin HDB type female connector
Cables
Video cable with one male and one female HDB-15 connector
at each end for each computer you will be installing
Note: One (1) video cable is supplied with this unit.

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Components
Top View
No. Component Description
1 Port LEDs A LED lights ORANGE to indicate the computer
connected to to its corresponding port is Online.
The LED changes to GREEN to indicate the computer
connected to to its corresponding port is the one that is
currently selected.
The LED goes out when the computer connected to to
its corresponding port is in Standby mode.
2 Port Down
Switch Press this button to switch the video focus to the computer previous to the current one.
3 VGA Display
On/Off Powers the unit’s VGA display ON and OFF.
4PortUp
Switch Press this button to switch the video focus to the computer subsequent to the current one.
1
2
3
4

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Front View
Rear View
No. Component Description
1 IR Reciever
Portt The external IR Receiver has an attached cable that allows it to be placed anywhere up to 1.8m from the switch, The
cable from the external IR Receiver plugs in here.
2 Monitor Port The cable from the monitor or digital projector plugs in
here.
3 Power Jack The AC Power Adapter cable plugs in here.
No. Component Description
1 Video Ports The cables that connect to the computer video ports plug in
here.
There are eight video ports distributed around the VS881’s
circumference.
12 3
11

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IR Remote Control
No. Component Description
1 VGA Display
ON / OFF Powers the unit’s VGA display ON and OFF.
2PortUp/Port
Down These buttons function in a similar manner to the Port Up / Port Down buttons on the main unit. Press these
buttons to switch the video focus to the NEXT or
PREVIOUS computer on the installation.
3 Port Selection The numbers correspond to the video ports on the main
unit. Press a button (1 to 8) to switch the video focus to the
computer connected to to its corresponding port.
Note: The VS881’s remote control handset comes
packaged in protective plastic film. Please
remove this film before operating it with the
VS881 main unit.

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Installation
Refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers
in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the steps) and do
the following:
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting
up have been turned off.
2. Plug the monitor or digital projector cable into the unit’s
Monitor port.
3. Plug one end of a video cable (see Cables, page 7), into any
available video port on the unit; plug the other end into the
computer’s video output port.
4. Plug the power adapter (supplied with this package) into an
AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the unit’s Power
Jack.
5. Plug the IR Receiver cable into the IR Receiver port at the
front of the main unit.
6. Power On all equipment.
1. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect
to the installation 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 installing are
properly grounded.
3. Do not look directly at the light coming from the fiber optic
connectors and cable as it is harmful to the eyes.

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Port Selection
Manual Port Up / Port Down
Use the Port Up and Port Down buttons, located on the top of the
VS881 unit, to cycle the video focus to the port you want.
A Port LED changes from ORANGE to GREEN to indicate that
the computer connected to its corresponding port has the video
focus.
IR Port Up / Port Down
The video focus can also be cycled among the computers using
the Port Up and Port Down buttons of the IR Remote Control Unit
(refer to page 10).
Note: The IR Remote Control Unit is used in conjunction with the
external IR Receiver (see the diagram on page 12).
IR Direct Port Selection
Instead of cycling among the individual computers one-by-one, a
computer can be directly selected by pushing the button on the
Remote Control Unit that corresponds to its port number (1-8) on
the main unit.
The selected port’s LED changes from ORANGE to GREEN to
indicate that the computer connected to its corresponding port
has the video focus.
Note: For optimum performance make sure that there is a clear
line-of-site between the handset and the receiver.

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Automatic Incoming Signal
Selection
TheVS881 supportsAutomaticIncoming SignalSelection, which
automatically selects the proper input signal for its output port.
The VS881 automatically switches to the port that has signal
input.
If all ports of the VS881 do not have any signal input, the VS881
waits until at least one of the ports gets a signal input and
automatically switches to that port. If two ports get signal inputs,
the VS881 switches to the first port it detects.

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Specifications
Function Specification
Computer Connections 8
Port Selection Pushbutton, IR Remote Control
Connectors Video In 8 x HDB-15 Male (Blue)
Video Out 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)
Power In 1 x DC Jack
IR 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black)
Switches Port (Up) 1 x Pushbutton
Port (Down) 1 x Pushbutton
VGA Display On/Off 1 x Pushbutton
LEDs On Line/Selected 8 (Orange / Green)
VGA Display On/Off 1 (Blue)
Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
Power Consumption DC5V, 4.5W
Environment Operating Temp. 0–50ºC
Storage Temp. -20–60ºC
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties Housing Plastic
Weight 0.45 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 17.00 x 19.00 x 4.50 cm
Limited Warranty
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PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
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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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