Chapter 1. Introduction

Requirements

The following equipment is required for a complete VS1814T / VS1818T installation:

Source Device

The following equipment must be installed on any source of HDMI content:

ŠHDMI output connector

Receiving Device

ŠA local display device with an HDMI input connector

ŠAn HDMI Receiver (such as VE812R) with an RJ-45 port for each output port you will be installing

Cables

ŠStandard HDMI cables for the source device and local display device

ŠCat 5e cables for the HDMI Receivers

Note: 1. No cables are included in this package. We strongly recommend that you purchase high-quality cables of appropriate lengths since this will affect the quality of the audio and video display. Contact your dealer to purchase the correct cable sets.

2.A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting to a DVI source or display device. If a DVI/HDMI adapter is used. audio is not supported.

3.If you wish to utilize the VS1814T / VS1818T’s high-end serial controller function, you will also need to purchase an appropriate RS- 232 cable. See Installing the RS-232 Controller, page 12.

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