8-Port HDMI Switch
USER MANUAL
VS0801H
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.
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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 Rack Mount Kit
1 User Manual*
1 Quick Start Guide
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 printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2009 - 2010 ATEN
®
International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1333-100G
Printing Date: 2010-09-16
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)
Supports 12-bit Deep Color for HDMI formats
Plug-and-play – no software installation required
DDC compatible
HDMI 1.3b compliant
HDCP 1.1 compliant
HDMI CEC compliant
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
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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
1
2
3
No.
1
Component
Port Selection
Pushbuttons
2
3
Port LEDs
IR Receiver
Function
Pressing a port selection pushbutton routes the HDMI source from the corresponding input port to the output port for display.
There is one port selected LED next to each port selection pushbutton. This lights green to indicate that the corresponding port has been selected.
This receives signals from the IR remote control.
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VS0801H Rear View
1
2 3 4
No.
1
Component
HDMI In
2
3
4
Power Jack
HDMI Out
RS-232 Serial
Port
Function
The cables from the HDMI source devices plug into any of the eight available ports.
The power adapter cable plugs in here.
The cable from the HDMI display device plugs in here.
This is the serial remote port for input source selection and high-end system control.
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IR Remote Control
1
ON / OFF
3
2
No.
1
2
3
Component Function
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)
Port Selection
Buttons
Press a button to bring the focus directly to the source device attached to its associated port.
On / Off
Button
This button enables / disables the HDMI output.
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Installation
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.
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.
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Installation Diagram
1
HDMI Output Device
OR
Hardware / Software
Controller 4
3
2
HDMI
Source Devices
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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.
Note: Whenever the VS0801H is powered on, it automatically selects the first port connected to a powered on source device. You may choose one of the methods outlined below to select a different port.
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:
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Flow Control
19200
8
None
1
None
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Serial Commands
The VS0801H’s serial commands are as follows
Control
Function
Protocol
Switch to
Last Port
Switch to
Next Port
Switch to
Port 1
Switch to
Port 2
Switch to
Port 3
Switch to
Port 4
Switch to
Port 5
Switch to
Port 6
Switch to
Port 7
Switch to
Port 8
Start
Code
Head
0x5A
0x7E
Port
Code
0x81
Packet Format
Function
Data
Length
0x00 Switch to Last
Port 0x00
Switch to Next
Port 0x01
Switch to
Specified Port
0x08
0x01
Data Checksum
N/A 0x81
N/A 0x82
0x31 0xBB
End
Code
0x81
0xA5
0x32 0xBC
0x33
0x34
0x35
0x36
0x37
0x38
0xBD
0xBE
0xBF
0xC0
0xC1
0xC2
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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.
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Specifications
Function
Display Connections
Connectors
LEDs
Video
Device
Display
RS-232 Port
Power
Selected
HDMI In
HDMI Out
Power Consumption
Environment Operating Temp.
Storage Temp.
Physical
Properties
Humidity
Housing
Weight
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
VS0801H
1
8 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
1 x DB-9 Female (Black)
1 x DC Jack
8 (Green)
HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA,
SXGA, UXGA, and WUXGA
(1920x1200)
DC5.3V, 3.71W
0–50ºC
-20–60ºC
0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Metal
1.75 kg
43.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 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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