4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch
VS481C User Manual
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VS481C User Manual
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residentialareaislikelytocause harmfulinterferencein which casetheuserwill be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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.
CE Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
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.
This product is RoHS compliant.
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The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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1 VS481C 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch
1 HDMI Cable
1 IR Remote Control Unit
1 Power Adapter
1 User Instructions
Note: Make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
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EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compatible ATEN Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Hardware Setup
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the VS481C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching the Display Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the Switch Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Enabling/Disabling the Next Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Enabling/Disabling the Priority and the POD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Executing an RS-232 Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restarting the VS481C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RS-232 Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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This user manual is provided to help you get the most from the VS481C. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction introduces you to the 4-Port HDMI Switch. Its purpose, features, and installation considerations are presented and described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup describes thepanelcomponentsandthestepsthat are necessary to quickly and safely set up the VS481C.
Chapter 3, Operation provides details on how to operate the VS481C using the panel pushbuttons, IR remote control unit, and RS-232 commands.
Chapter 4, The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to download the VS481C’s firmware and upgrade the device using the utility.
An Appendix provides a list of safety instructions and precautions, contact information for ATEN technical support, product specifications, and other technical information.
Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected devices.
ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and fixes. For an up-to-date VS481C documentation, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/
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This manual uses the following conventions:
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→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For example, Start → Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The ATEN VS481C is designed for applications that require routing of 4 sources to one compatible display device. It enables the reliable transmission at video resolutions up to true 4K (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz 4:4:4), data rates up to 18 Gbps, 3D, Deep Color up to 12-bit, and HD lossless audio formats.
Integrator-friendly features include Auto Switch, bidirectionalRS-232, and IR pass-through for remote device control. Engineered to meet today’s demand of true 4K signal transmission and useroriented design, the ATEN VS481C is a powerful solution for a wide range of settings, such as home theater, meeting rooms, trade shows, and shopping centers.
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Allows up to 4 HDMI sources to be connected to one HDMI display
HDMI 2.0 (3D, Deep Color, 4K); HDCP 2.2 compliant
Superior video quality – True 4k resolutions of 4k x 2k @ 60 Hz (4:4:4)
Supports IR extension
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system control
Switch modes for automatic port selection
LED indication of power status and source device status
Plug-and-play
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