ATEN VS0801H User manual

VS0801H
USER MANUAL
8-Port HDMI Switch

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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VS0801H User Manual
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Package Contents
The VS0801H 8-port HDMI Switch package contains the
following items:
1 VS0801H 8-port HDMI Switch
1 IR Remote Control Unit
1 Power Adapter
1 Mounting Kit
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 prevent any damage to the unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VS0801H since this
manual was published. Please visit our website to download
the most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Date Published: 2014-11-24
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
With more and more HDMI devices entering the Home Theater
market, the need for simultaneous access to different HDMI A/V
sources is becoming increasingly important. Now, the VS0801H
8-port HDMI Switch offers an easy and affordable way to add
HDMI capabilities to your home theater system by allowing you to
switch easily between up to eight HDMI A/V sources that are
connected to your HDMI display.
With eight HDMI A/V input ports, the VS0801H 8-port HDMI
Switch allows you to connect eight HDMI devices (such as an HD
camcorder or satellite box, HD-DVD player, hi-def Blu-ray player,
home theater PC, stand-alone streaming media player, gaming
console, etc.) to your HDMI monitor, display, projector or TV at
the same time. The remote control and convenient front panel
pushbuttons allow you to quickly and easily toggle between
HDMI sources, while the front panel LEDs indicate the source
device at a glance. In addition, with Power On Detection, if one
HDMI source device is powered off, the VS0801H will
automatically switch to the next powered-on device.
Furthermore, for complete system and install integration, RS-232
control is standard through the VS0801H’s built-in bi-directional
RS-232 serial port that allows the switch to be controlled through
a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation / home
theater software package.

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Features
Allows up to eight HDMI sources to be connected to one
HDMI display
Quick and easy switching between HDMI sources via front
panel pushbuttons or IR remote control
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system
control*
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
Up to 60 Hz refresh rate
Long-distance transmission – up to 20 m (24 AWG) and 15 m
(28 AWG)
Superior video quality – HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p,
1080i, 1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA, and
WUXGA (1920x1200)
HDMI (3D, Deep Color)
Plug-and-play – no software installation required
DDC compatible
HDMI and HDCP 1.1 compatible
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected
HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote
control
Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display
All-metal casing
Power On Detection – if one of the HDMI source devices is
powered off, the VS0801H will automatically switch to the
next powered on device
Easy and affordable way to add eight HDMI inputs to your
home theater system
Note: The VS0801H AP and GUI operational instructions can be
downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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System Requirements
Source Devices(s)
HDMI Type A output connector(s)
Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI
source device.
Display Device
A display device or receiver with an HDMI Type A input
connector
Cables
1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting
1 HDMI cable for your display device
Note: 1. No HDMI cables are included in this package. We
strongly recommend that you purchase high-quality
cables of appropriate length since this will affect the
quality of the audio and video display. Contact your
dealer to purchase the correct cable sets.
2. If you wish to utilize the VS0801H’s high-end serial
controller function, you will also need to purchase an
appropriate RS-232 cable. See Installing the RS-232
Controller, page 11.

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Components
VS0801H Front View
No. Component Function
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Pressing a port selection pushbutton
routes the HDMI source from the
corresponding input port to the output port
for display.
2 Port LEDs There is one port selected LED next to
each port selection pushbutton. This lights
green to indicate that the corresponding
port has been selected.
3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR remote
control.
2
1
3

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VS0801H Rear View
No. Component Function
1 HDMI In The cables from the HDMI source devices
plug into any of the eight available ports.
2 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
3 HDMI Out The cable from the HDMI display device
plugs in here.
4 RS-232 Serial
Port
This is the serial remote port for input
source selection and high-end system
control.
1
42 3

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IR Remote Control
No. Component Function
1 Port Up / Port
Down Buttons
Press the Port Up button to cycle forward
through the source devices (1 to 2; 2 to 3; ... 8
to 1).
Press the Port Down button to cycle backward
through the source devices. (8 to 7; 7 to 6; ... 1
to 8)
2 Port Selection
Buttons
Press a button to bring the focus directly to the
source device attached to its associated port.
3On/Off
Button
This button enables / disables the HDMI
output.
1
2
ON / OFF
3

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Installation
Installation of the VS0801H is simply a matter of plugging in the
appropriate cables.
To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on page 12
as you perform the following three steps:
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI input port on the
video display device to the HDMI output port on the rear of
the VS0801H.
2. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI output ports on the
source device(s) to the HDMI input ports on the VS0801H.
Eight HDMI input ports are located on the rear of the switch.
3. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC
power source; plug the power adapter cable into the Power
Jack on the VS0801H.
This completes the basic installation of the VS0801H 8-port
HDMI Switch. You may now power on the display and source
devices.
Installing the RS-232 Controller
In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end
controller (such as a PC) to the VS0801H, use a serial cable such
as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VS0801H should
have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial interface
on the rear of the VS0801H. Refer to number 4 on the diagram
on page 12.
Note: To configure the controller serial port, see page 14.
1. Make sure that the power to all devices you will be
installing has been turned off.
2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.

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Installation Diagram
1
Hardware / Software
Controller
HDMI Output Device
4
3
2
HDMI
Source Devices
OR

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Source Device Selection
The VS0801H 8-port HDMI Switch offers easy and flexible source
device selection with either the front panel pushbuttons, with the
remote control, or through the RS-232 serial interface.
Manual Selection
To select a source device, press the pushbutton that corresponds
to the port it is connected to.
Note: The SELECTED LED (green) light indicates which port is
currently selected.
Remote Control Selection
To select a source device with the remote control, press the
number button that corresponds to the port it is connected to.
Alternatively, you may also cycle through the source devices by
pushing the Port Up and Port Down buttons on the remote control
unit.
Use the Port Up button to select the next port in ascending
order (from left to right on the front view panel).
Use the Port Down button to select the next port in
descending order (from right to left on the front view panel).
Note: 1. The maximum range of the remote control unit is 10
meters (30 ft)
2. Aim the remote control unit at the IR receiver located on
the front panel of the VS0801H. For optimum
performance, make sure there is a clear line-of-sight
between the remote control unit and the IR receiver.

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RS-232 Serial Interface
The VS0801H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface
allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or
home automation / home theater software package.
Configuring the Serial Port
The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows:
Switch Port Commands
The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows:
1. Switch Command + Input Port number + Output Port number
[Enter]
For example, to switch input port 02 to output port 01, input the
following:
sw i02 o01 [Enter]
2. Switch Command + Port Sequence [Enter]
For example, to switch to the next port, input the following:
sw + [Enter]
Baud Rate 19200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None

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The following tables show the possible values and formats for the
Input / Output port, Port Number and the Port Sequence:
Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
2. The Input / Output port command string can be
skipped, and the default value(s) will be used. For
example, to switch the input port 01 to the default output
port 01, simply enter: sw i01.
3. The input port and output port command strings are
interchangeable. For example: sw i02 o01 can also be
sw o01 i02.
Power On Detection Commands
The Power On Detection feature is turned off by default.
The formula for Power On Detection commands is as follows:
Power On Detection + Control command [Enter]
For example, to turn on the Power On Detection feature, input the
following:
pod on [Enter]
Command Description
sw Switch command
I/O Port Description
i Input Port
oOutputPort
Port number Description
xx 01-08 port (default is 01)
yy 01 port (default is 01)
Port Sequence Description
+NextPort
-Previous Port

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The following tables show the possible values for the Control
string:
Note: Each command can be separated with a space.
Verification
After entering a command, a verification message appears at the
end of the command line as follows:
Command OK - indicates that the command is correct and
successfully performed by the switch
Command incorrect - indicates that the command has the
wrong format and/or values.
Powering Off and Restarting
If you power off the VS0801H, follows these steps before
powering it on again:
1. Power off the attached devices.
2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS0801H.
3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back
in.
4. After the VS0801H is powered on, power on the attached
devices.
Note: Whenever the VS0801H is powered on, it automatically
selects the first port connected to a powered on source
device.
Command Description
pod Power On Detection command
Control Description
on Turn on
off Turn off (default)

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RS-232 Control Tool Operation
Overview
The VS0801H's built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface
allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or
home automation / home theater software package. The RS-232
Control Tool is an application used to send operational
commands from your PC - to the VS0801H through a serial (RS-
232) interface connection. RS-232 serial operations to and from
the VS0801H can be managed using ATEN's Graphical User
Interface (GUI) on computers that are running the Microsoft
Windows operating system. In order to use the RS-232 Control
Tool, two separate programs must be installed on the PC- .NET
Framework 2.0 and the RS-232 Control Tool. The procedure for
installing and operating the RS-232 Control Tool is detailed in the
following section.
Before You Begin
Installing .NET Framework 2.0
To install .NET Framework on your PC, do the following:
1. Download the executable file from the ATEN website or the
Microsoft Download Center online, and run it.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The installation applet
will automatically detect the operating system and install the
correct drivers.
Installing the RS-232 Control Tool
To install the RS-232 Control Tool, do the following:
1. Download the RS-232 Control Tool from the Download or
VS0801H’s Resource page on our website:
www.aten.com
2. Save the file to a convenient location.

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3. Double click to run the setup file. The Welcome screen
appears:
Click Next.
4. The License Agreement appears:
If you agree with the License Agreement, select I agree with
the terms of this license agreement, and click Next.

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5. The User Information screen appears:
Fill in your Name and Company, then click Next.
6. When the Installation Folder screen appears, you can select
where you want to install the program by clicking Change, or
use the default installation location provided, then click Next.

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7. From the Shortcut Folder screen type in or use the drop-down
menu to enter the folder where you want to install the
shortcuts:
Then select Install shortcuts for current user only, or Make
shortcuts available to all users, and click Next.
8. At the Ready to Install screen confirm your settings, click
Back if you need to make changes, or click Next to begin the
installation: