StarTech.com VS410DVIR User manual

DVI Video Switcher

VS410DVIR

VS810DVIR

Instruction Manual

Actual products may vary from photo

4 to 1 DVI Switcher with Remote/RS-232 control

8 to 1 DVI Switcher with Remote/RS-232 control

VS410DVIR

VS810DVIR

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation - VS410DVIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation - VS810DVIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

RS-232 Remote Control Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

RS-232 Remote Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com DVI Video Switcher. This device allows you to

connect multiple DVI signal sources to a single DVI input on your HDTV, eliminating the

need to manually swap out connections to your display. With the ability to control this

device using a serial connection as well as the added convenience of the included

remote control, you can switch between up to 4 (VS410DVIR) or 8 (VS810DVIR) DVI

signal sources, at the push of a button.

FFeeaattuurreess

• Easy-to-use remote control and RS-232 Serial control for switching between devices

• Supports analog and digital signals

• HDMI 1.1, HDCP 1.1, and DVI 1.0 compliant

• Signal Enhance feature improves signal quality for added distance transmissions

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Contents

• DVI Switcher (1)

• Remote Control (1)

• Instruction Manual (1)

• Universal power adapter (1)

System Requirements

• DVI signal sources (1-4: VS410DIR), (1-8: VS810DIR)

• A display with an available DVI input

Instruction Manual

1 - Remote Control Sensor

2 - DVI Inputs -Connect your DVI signal sources to the DVI inputs provided, using

standard DVI cables

3 - Input select/indicators - Press the INPUT button repeatedly to switch to your

desired input source. The LED will illuminate to indicate

which input source is being selected

4 - Signal Enhancement/Indicator - Press the Signal Enhance button to turn on this

feature, in order to improve signal quality over

long distances. Press the button a second time

to turn this feature off. The LED will illuminate

when the signal is enhanced.

5 - Power LED Indicator - This LED will illuminate to indicate that power is connected

to the video switch.

1 - DVI Output - Connect the DVI output to the DVI input of your display, using

standard DVI cable. (Please see Accessories)

2 - DVI Inputs - Connect your DVI sources to each of the DVI inputs of the unit,

using standard DVI cable.

3 - Power - Plug the included 5V DC power supply into this port. Plug the opposite

end of the power cable into an available power receptacle.

4 - RS232 - Connect your serial control consoles to this 9-pin D-sub female

connectors, as an added remote control option. Please refer to the table

of serial commands listed on pages 4 & 5 for further information

Instruction Manual

Front Panel

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Rear Panel

1 - Remote Control Sensor

2 - DVI Inputs -Connect your DVI sources to each of the DVI inputs, using

standard DVI cable.

3 - Input select indicators - Press the Input button repeatedly to switch to the

desired input source. The LED will illuminate to indicate

which input source is being selected.

4 - Signal Enhancement/Indicator - Pressing the Signal Enhance button will turn on

this feature, to improve signal quality over long

distance transmissions. Pressing this button a

second time will turn this feature off. The Signal

Enhance LED will illuminate, when the signal is

enhanced.

5 - Power LED Indicator - This LED will illuminate to indicate that power is connected

to the video switch.

1 - DVI Output - Connect the DVI output to the DVI input of your display, using

standard DVI cable. (Please see Accessories)

2 - DVI Inputs - Connect your DVI sources to each of the DVI inputs of the unit,

using standard DVI cable.

3 - Power - Plug the included 5V DC power supply into this port. Plug the opposite

end of the power cable into an available power receptacle.

4 - RS232 - Connect your serial control consoles to this 9-pin D-sub female

connectors, as an added remote control option. Please refer to the table

of serial commands listed on pages 4 & 5 for further information.

Instruction Manual

Front Panel

Rear Panel

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1 - Power - Press the Power button to turn the video switch on and off.

2 - Direct Input Selector - Press the number that corresponds to to the input you wish

to use.

VS410DVIR / VS410DVIR RS-232 Remote Control Protocol

The connection between VS410DVIR/VS810DVIR and Remote Controller with RS-

232 modem cable:

RS-232 Transmission format:

Baud rate: 9600 bps

Data bits: 8 bits

Parity: None

Stop bit: 1 bit

Instruction Manual

VS410DVIR / VS810DVIR Remote Controller

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1NC 1NC

2TxD 2RxD

3RxD 3TxD

4NC 4NC

5GND 5GND

6NC 6NC

7NC 7NC

8NC 8NC

9NC 9NC

VS410DVIR / VS410DVIR RS-232 Remote Control Commands

• Commands are combined with words and digits

• Combination commands must be seperated by the ASCII character SPACE

• The command will be executed after the ASCII character “CR” is entered

• After the CR character is entered, the unit will reply “OK” if the command is legal

• If the command is illegal, the unit will reply with “NG”

• DB9 Straight-through cable is required

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Instruction Manual

Command Code Comment

“Port” + Space + “1” + “CR” Port 1 ON

“Port” + Space + “2” + “CR” Port 2 ON

“Port” + Space + “3” + “CR” Port 3 ON

“Port” + Space + “4” + “CR” Port 4 ON

“Port” + Space + “?” + “CR” Query port status

“Signal” + Space + “1” + “CR” Enable Signal Enhance

“Signal” + Space + “0” + “CR” Disable Signal Enhance

“Signal” + Space + “?” + “CR” Query Signal Status

“Power” + Space + “1” + “CR” Power ON

“Power” + Space + “0” + “CR Power OFF

“Power” + Space + “?” + “CR Query Power Status

Product dimensions 280x104x44mm (L x W x H)

Maximum bandwidth Frequency Bandwidth 1.65Gbps

Input resolutions supported

PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA

HDTV: 480i / p, 576i / p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p

Power adapter 5V DC 2.6 Amp Universal Power Supply (included)

Connections

VS410DVIR: DVI female input (4)

DVI female output (1)

RS-232 DB9 female (1)

VS810DVIR: DVI female input (8)

DVI female output (1)

RS-232 DB9 female (1)

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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide

industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

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This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its

products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following

the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or

replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and

labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages

arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement

may not apply to you.

Instruction Manual

Revised: 7 November 2006 (Rev. A)

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