ATEN VS-291 User manual

VS-291 / VS-491

USER MANUAL

2/4-Port Video Switch

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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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VS-291 / VS-491 User Manual

Online Registration

You can register your product at our online support center:

International – http://support.aten.com

North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/

product_registration

Online Support

Online technical support is available to ATEN customers

through our support center:

International – http://support.aten.com

North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/support.

Troubleshooting, Documentation (including online manuals),

and Software Updates (firmware and drivers) are available at

the ATEN website:

International – http://www.aten.com

North America – http://www.aten-usa.com

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Package Contents

The VS-291 / VS-491 2/4-Port Video Switch package contains

the following items:

1 VS-291 / VS-491 2/4-Port Video Switch

1 DC 9V Power Adapter

1 User Manual*

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 preventanydamage tothe unit,

and/or any of the devices connected to it.

*Features may have been added to the VS-291 / VS-491 since

this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download

the most up-to-date version of the manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-1181-200G

Printing Date: 09/2007

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

The VS-291 / VS-491 Video Switches are control units that allow

you to conveniently display the video output of two (VS-291) or

four (VS-491) separate computer systems on a single monitor,

thereby eliminating the unnecessary expense of purchasing a

separate monitor for each computer. The units use electronic

switching technology, rather than mechanical switching, for

greater reliability and durability.

The VS-291 / VS-491 also saves on the space that additional

monitorstakeup, aswellas theextrapowercosts,andeliminates

the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly

moving around from one computer to another.

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Features

Electronic switching for greater reliability and durability

Display the output of two (VS-291) or four (VS-491)

computers on a single monitor

High resolution video – Up to 1920 x 1440; DDC; DDC2;

DDC2B

Supports, VGA, SVGA, XGA and Multisync Monitors

Easy installation – No software required – No configuration

necessary

Computer selection via pushbutton switch

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System Requirements

Monitors

One VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync compatible analog

monitor, with a standard PC high-density cable with a

standard HDB-15 male connector

Computers

Thefollowingequipmentmustbeinstalled oneach computer that

is to be connected to the system:

One VGA, SVGA, XGA, or Multisync analog video card with a

standard HDB-15 female connector per computer

Cables

One video cable (with an HDB-15 male connector at each

end) per computer

Note: 1. Video extender cables require a separate purchase.UL-

2919 rated cable is recommended for the best video

quality

2. This product is not suitable for CGA, EGA, or

Monochrome type monitors using a digital video signal.

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VS-491 Front View

Note: The VS-291 Front View is similar to the VS-491, except

that it only has two Selected Port LEDs.

No. Component Description

1 Port Selection Switch Press this button to cycle the video

focus among the computers.

1 Selected Port LEDs The numbers correspond to the video

ports on the back panel. A LED lights

to indicate that its corresponding port

is the one that has the video focus.

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VS-491 Rear View

Note: The VS-291 Rear View is similar to the VS-491, except

it has only two Video Ports.

No. Description Function

1 Monitor Port The monitor cable plugs in here.

2 Video Ports The video cables that connect to the

computer video ports plug in here.

3 Power Jack The Power Adapter cable plugs in

here.

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Installation

Installation is simply a matter of plugging in cables. Refer to the

diagrams as you follow the step-by-step directions below:

1. Plug the monitor cable into the unit's monitor port.

2. Plug one end of the video extender cable into any available

video port on the unit's rear panel; plug the other end of the

cable into the computer's video output port.

3. Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the adapter's

power cable into the unit's Power Jack. Power On all

equipment.

Make sure that all devices you will be installing are

properly grounded.

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