ATEN Technology VS1814T TV Cables User Manual


 
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VS1814T / VS1818T 4/8-Port HDMI over single Cat 5 Splitter is
a fast and efficient way of switching digital high definition video from one
input source to 4/8 displays located up to 100m away. It implements HDBaseT
extension technology to connect the VS1814T / VS1818T to receiver units
over one single Cat 5e cable in order to transmit rich HDMI multimedia content
in real time.
You can connect up to 4 (VS1814T) or 8 (VS1818T) HDMI Receivers (such
as VE812R) to a unit. The built-in RS-232 port on the VS1814T / VS1818T
rear panel allows connected units to be controlled through a high-end controller
or PC.
The VS1814T / VS1818T supports up to 4k2k HDTV resolution, as well as up
to 1920 x 1200 PC resolution. It is equipped with an EDID selection method,
providing constant and reliable EDID data for the HDMI source device to
efficiently optimize video resolution.
The VS1814T / VS1818T HDMI Splitter is HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) compliant and compatible with a wide range of ATEN
devices (switches, matrix, converters, and so on). It supports all HDMI-
enabled equipment, such as DVD players, satellite set-top boxes and all HDMI
displays, making it an effective solution in broadcasting applications, digital
signage and educational settings.