8-Port HDMI Switch
USER MANUAL
VS0801H
EMC 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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.
KCC Statement:
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
© Copyright 2021 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2021-01-13
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd.All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
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, 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 11.
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Components
VS0801H Front View
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Port Selection |
Pressing a port selection pushbutton |
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Pushbuttons |
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corresponding input port to the output port |
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for display. |
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Port LEDs |
There is one port selected LED next to |
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each port selection pushbutton. This lights |
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green to indicate that the corresponding |
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port has been selected. |
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Note: When you use the IR remote control |
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or serial commands to switch off the HDMI |
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output port, the LEDs for port 3 and 6 will |
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flash. |
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IR Receiver |
This receives signals from the IR remote |
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control. |
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VS0801H Rear View
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HDMI In |
The cables from the HDMI source devices |
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plug into any of the eight available ports. |
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Power Jack |
The power adapter cable plugs in here. |
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HDMI Out |
The cable from the HDMI display device |
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plugs in here. |
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RS-232 Serial |
This is the serial remote port for input |
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Port |
source selection and high-end system |
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control. |
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IR Remote Control
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ON / OFF |
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Port Up / Port |
Press the Port Up button to cycle forward |
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Down Buttons |
through the source devices (1 to 2; 2 to 3; ... 8 |
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to 1). |
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Press the Port Down button to cycle backward |
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through the source devices. (8 to 7; 7 to 6; ... 1 |
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to 8) |
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Port Selection |
Press a button to bring the focus directly to the |
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Buttons |
source device attached to its associated port. |
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On / Off |
This button enables / disables the HDMI |
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Button |
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
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HDMI
Source Devices
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