User manual

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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Daisy Chaining
To display even more computers/video source devices, up to 3 additional
CM1164 units can be daisy chained from the original CM1164. As many as 16
computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single console in a
complete daisy chain installation. Each CM1164 in a daisy chain requires its
own monitor as the video signals cannot be passed through to other units on a
daisy chain.
To set up a daisy chain installation, make sure that the power to all devices has
been turned off, and do the following:
1. Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the DCC Out port of the parent CM1164 to
the DCC In port of the child CM1164 unit(s) (first station out to second
station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).
2. Plug a DVI display into the Console DVI Port located on each unit’s rear
panel.
3. Cable up the computer and the switch according to the information
provided under Single Station Installation, page 11.
4. Repeat the above for any other switches you want to add to the chain (up
to three).
5. Power up the installation: plug in the power cord for the first station, then
power on each station on the installation in turn (second station, then third
station, etc.). After all the stations are up, power on the computers/video
source devices.
6. When switching to a computer only the keyboard and mouse signals are
connected. To switch to a computer in a daisy chain see DCC, page 51.
Note: 1. The second, third and forth units in a daisy chain will not be able
to use the IR remote for control. Only the first (parent) CM1164
can use the IR remote for control.
2. You can copy the settings of the parent CM1164 to the child
unit(s) with the Clone option (see DCC Control, page 60).
3. Uncheck the Enable box in the DCC OSD menu of any child
CM1164 unit to remove it from the daisy chain. This option is
only available on child units. (see DCC Control, page 60).