Chapter 3
Operation
Overview
The VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108 2/4/8-Port VGA Splitter with Audio offers simple plug and play operation. To use the splitter, simply connect your hardware as instructed in Chapter 2, power on all devices in your setup, and the splitter expands your source signal across two (VS0102), four (VS0104), or eight (VS0108) video displays.
The remainder of this chapter describes the RS-232 serial interface, and how to power off/restart your device.
RS-232 Serial Interface
The VS0102 / VS0104 / VS0108’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation / home theater software package.
Advanced settings are controlled through the RS-232 serial interface. This section describes the RS-232 serial port device configuration and the port commands for Switch Port; EDID Mode Selection, Mute, Firmware Update, Read, and Reset.
Configuring the Serial Port
The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows:
Baud Rate | 19200 |
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Data Bits | 8 |
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Parity | None |
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Stop Bits | 1 |
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Flow Control | None |
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