8-Port HDMI Switch
USER MANUAL
VS0801H
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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;
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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.
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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.
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
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 12.
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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.
Note: When you use the IR remote control or serial commands to switch off the HDMI output port, the LEDs for port 3 and 6 will flash.
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.
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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Auto Switch
Auto Switch places priority on a port, so that when a source device is connected to that port the VS0801H will automatically switch to it. There are two types of auto switching – Auto: switch priority is placed on a particular port, and Next: switch priority is placed on the next port with a new source connected to it. Once
Auto Switch is set it stays on that port until the device is disconnected or Default mode is enabled.
In addition, the Go To function can be enabled via RS-232 commands and enables the VS0801H to switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source
is off. To set Go To see Switch Mode Command, page 19.
You can use the front panel buttons to set Auto mode for port 1,
Next mode or Default mode. To set Auto mode for other ports,
you must use RS-232 commands (see Switch Mode Command, page 19).
Default Mode – The switch behaves normally without automatic switching operation (disables Auto Switch mode).
To set Default mode: Press and hold the port 1 pushbutton for
3 seconds, then release.
Auto Mode – Sets Auto mode for port 1, so that when a device is connected to port 1 the VS0801H will automatically switch to it. When Auto mode is enabled the VS0801H will not switch ports until that port’s video signal is disconnected or
Default mode is enabled.
To set Auto mode: Press and hold the port 3 pushbutton for 3 seconds, then release.
Next Mode – With Next mode switch priority is placed on the next port that has a new source connected to it. To disable
Next mode, Default mode must be enabled.
To set Next mode: Press and hold the port 2 pushbutton for 3 seconds, then release.
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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
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.
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Switch Port Commands
The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows:
1. Switch Command + Input Port + Port Number [Enter]
For example, to switch to input port 02, type the following:
sw i02 [Enter]
2. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to switch to the next port, type the following:
sw + [Enter]
3. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to turn off the output port, type the following:
sw off [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Input Port,
Port Number and Control commands:
Command
sw
Description
Switch command
Input Port
i
Control
+
on off
Description
Input port command
Port Number
xx
Description
01-08 port (default is 01)
Description
Next Port
Previous Port
Turn on the output port
Turn off the output port
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The following table shows the available command list:
Command
sw sw sw sw sw
Input
i
Port
Number
xx
Control
+
on off
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Description
Switch to input port xx
(xx:01~08)
Switch to the next input port
Switch to the previous input port
Turn on the output port
Turn off the output port
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.
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Switch Mode Command
You can choose how the VS0801H behaves when a new input source is connected to it. By default the Next switch mode setting is enabled. Use the commands below to select a different mode.
Next - Switch priority is placed on the next port that has a new source device connected to it. (default)
Default - The switch behaves normally without automatic switching.
Auto - Places priority on a selected port so that when a source is connected to the said port, the VS0801H automatically switches to it, and the port can not be changed until the source is unplugged or auto switching mode is disabled with the default command.
In addition, the Go To function enables the VS0801H to switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source device is powered off.
The formulas for Switch Mode commands are as follows:
1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + Control
[Enter]
For example, to enable Auto mode for port 02, type the following:
swmode i02 auto [Enter]
2. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to enable Next mode, type the following:
swmode next [Enter]
3. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to enable Default mode to disable Next/Auto mode, type the following:
swmode default [Enter]
4. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to enable the Go To function, type the following:
swmode goto on [Enter]
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The following tables show the values for Switch Mode:
Command
swmode
Description
Switch Mode command
Input Command
i
Description
Input command
Port number
xx
Control
next default auto
Control
goto on goto off
Description
01-08 port (default is 01)
Description
Priority is placed on the next port that has a new source connected to it
(default)
No automatic switching
Priority is placed on a selected port
Description
Switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source is off.
Disable Go To (default)
The following table lists the available commands:
Command
swmode
Input Port # Control Enter
default [Enter]
Description
Use Default switch mode
-
i
xx
-
next auto goto on goto off
[Enter] Use Next switch mode
[Enter] Use Auto switch mode on port xx
[Enter] Enable Go To function
[Enter] Disable Go To function
Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
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2. The Input port command string can be skipped and the default value(s) will be used.
Read Command
To view the current configuration settings of the device.
The formula for the Read command is as follows:
1. Read Command [Enter]
To read the current configuration settings, type the following:
read [Enter]
The following table shows the value for the Read formula
:
Command
read
Description
Read information from the device
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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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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:
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9. When the installation has completed successfully, the following screen will appear:
Click Finish. You are now ready to use the RS-232 Control
Tool.
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GUI Main Page
The RS-232 Control Tool is a convenient and intuitive application to send RS-232 commands to your VS0801H. For detailed
information about the function of each RS-232 command, RS-
232 Serial Interface, page 16. To invoke the GUI, simply click the
RS-232 Control Tool shortcut. The interface opens on the Switch
Port page by default, as shown below:
The various elements of the GUI are described in the following sections.
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Switch Port
The Switch Port page is used to connect a source device to the display port, and to power the display port On/Off. On the Switch
Port page, the following actions are possible:
Click on an Input port button (options are Ports 1–8).
Turn the Display On or Off.
Use the text box to manually enter the command.
Click Send to send the command.
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Switch Port Commands
These actions can also be performed by keying the command into the text box, and clicking Send.
The available formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows:
1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + [Enter]
For example, to switch to input port 02, type the following: sw i02 [Enter]
2. Switch Command + Control + [Enter]
For example, to switch to the next input port, type the following: sw + [Enter]
3. Switch Command + Control + [Enter]
For example, to turn off the display port, type the following: sw off [Enter]
Possible Values
The following table shows the possible values for switch commands:
Command
sw Switch command
Description
Input Command
i
Port Number
xx
Control
+
on off
Description
Input command
Description
01-08 port (default is 01)
Description
Switch to next input port
Switch to previous input port
Turn output port on
Turn output port off
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Enter
[Enter]
Description
Enter and send out the command
Switch Port Command Table:
Cmd
sw
In
i
N1
xx
Control
sw sw sw sw
+
on off
Enter Description
Enter Switch to input port xx
(xx:01~08)
Enter Switch to next input port
Enter Switch to previous input port
Enter Turn on the output port
Enter Turn off the output port
Acknowledge:
After commands are sent acknowledge messages are returned.
Ack
Command OK
Command Incorrect
Description
Command is correct and function executed
Unavailable command or parameters
Note:
1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
2. The Port Number command string can be skipped, and the default value will be used.
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Switch Mode
You can choose how the VS0801H behaves when a new input source is connected to it. By default the Next switch mode setting is enabled. Use the commands below to select a different mode.
There are three Switch Modes:
Next - Switch priority is placed on the next port that has a new source device connected to it. (default)
Default - The switch behaves normally without automatic switching.
Auto - Places priority on a selected port so that when a source is connected to the said port, the VS0801H automatically switches to it, and the port can not be changed until the source is unplugged or auto switching mode is disabled with the default command.
In addition, the Go To function enables the VS0801H to switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source device is powered off.
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Switch Mode Commands
The formulas for Switch Mode commands are as follows:
1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + Control
[Enter]
For example, to enable Auto mode for port 02, type the following:
swmode i02 auto [Enter]
2. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to enable Next mode, type the following:
swmode next [Enter]
3. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to enable Default mode to disable Next/Auto mode, type the following:
swmode default [Enter]
4. Switch Command + Control [Enter]
For example, to enable the Go To function, type the following:
swmode goto on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values and formats for the
Switch Mode formulas:
Command
swmode
Description
Switch Mode command
Input Command
i
Description
Input command
Port number
xx
Control
next
Description
01-04 port (default is 01)
Description
Priority is placed on the next port that has a new source connected to it
(default)
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Control
default auto
Control
goto on
Description
No automatic switching
Priority is placed on a selected port
Description
Switch to the next port with a powered on source device when the current input source is off.
Disable Go To (default) goto off
The following table lists the available commands:
Command
swmode
Input Port # Control Enter
default [Enter]
Description
Use Default switch mode
next [Enter] Use Next switch mode i xx auto
-
-
-
goto on goto off
[Enter] Use Auto switch mode for port #
[Enter] Enable Go To function
[Enter] Disable Go To function
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Read Info
The read command allows you to read information about the connected device. Click Send to retrieve information.
Read Command
To view the current configuration settings of the device.
The formula for the Read command is as follows:
1. Read Command [Enter]
To read the current configuration settings, type the following:
read [Enter]
The following table shows the value for the Read formula
:
Command
read
Description
Read information from the device
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RS-232 Setting
On the RS-232 Settings page, the serial port should be configured as follows:
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Flow Control
19200
8
None
1
None
From the RS-232 Settings page you can set the COM serial port and Baud Rate. To set the COM port or Baud Rate, do the following:
Select a COM port or Baud Rate from the drop-down menu and click CONNECT.
If the port connection exists, the Acknowledgment message will read: Open port ‘COM1’ successfully.
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Specifications
Function
Display Connections
Connectors Device
Display
RS-232 Port
Power
HDMI In
HDMI Out
Switches
LEDs
HDMI Resolution
Port Select
Selected
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 x Pushbuttons
8 (Green)
HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p (1920x1080); WUXGA
(1920x1200)
DC5.3V, 3.71W
0–50ºC
-20–60ºC
0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Metal
1.75 kg
43.70 x 15.97 x 4.40 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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