*Preferred 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher EXT-DVIK-MV-441 User Manual Release A2
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Operating Notes • In order to operate the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a mouse, a 3-button mouse is required. • When controlling the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a keyboard, the default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To define a different hotkey, refer to the section Defining the Hotkey (page 40). • The display connected to Video A will support multiple sources.
Features and Packing List Features • Dual Screen Workstation Set-up: Full Screen and Multiview • 4 Multiview Modes: Full Screen, Quad-View, PIP (Picture-In-Picture), and PAP (Picture-And-Picture) • Input and Output resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and 1080p Full HD • HDCP 1.4 Compliant • Controlled via front panel, keyboard/mouse, and RS-232. • Comprehensive and easy-to-use On Screen Display.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Front Panel..................................................................................................... 2 Back Panel..................................................................................................... 4 Installation..............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Read Monitor EDID...................................................................................... 68 Upgrade Firmware....................................................................................... 70 Changing the Source Name......................................................................... 71 3 Advanced Operation Cascading............................................................................................................ 76 RS-232 Interface..................
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 1 Getting Started
page | 2 1 USB EXT-DVIK-MV-41 USB USB ® Main 12V DC 1 2 3 RS-232 In USB Video B Audio 2 RS-232 Out 4 USB USB Keyboard Audio USB Mouse Workstation Video A DVI-D Solo 3 4 Video B DVI-D Mic L/R Out Front Panel Mic Source 1 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host Select Menu/Back Mic Full Quad PAP Reset 6 Power 7 Source 2 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host Mic Source 3 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host Mic Source 4 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher PIP 5 Getting St
Getting Started Introduction Page Title ID Name Description 1 USB Connect a USB device to each of these USB ports. 2 Source selection (1 - 4) Press these buttons to select the video / audio / USB source. See Switching Sources (page 19) for more information. 3 Solo (USB, Audio) These buttons allow separate (unlinked) selection of USB an audio sources. When either button is illuminated, the Source selection (1 - 4) buttons select the USB or audio source instead of the Video A source.
USB EXT-DVIK-MV-41 USB 1 USB ® Main 2 12V DC 3 1 2 3 RS-232 In 4 USB Video B Audio 5 RS-232 Out 4 USB USB Keyboard page | 4 USB Mouse 7 Workstation 6 9 Video B DVI-D Mic L/R Out 8 Back Panel Audio Video A DVI-D Solo Mic 10 12 Source 1 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host 11 Select Menu/Back Mic Full Quad PAP Reset Power Source 2 DVI-D In Mic 13 L/R In USB Host Source 3 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host Mic Source 4 DVI-D In L/R In USB Host 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switc
Getting Started Introduction ID Name Description 1 Grounding terminal Connect a grounding wire from this terminal to an approved Earth ground. 2 Main Press this switch to power-on or poweroff the unit. 3 12V DC Connect the included power supply from this power receptacle to an available electrical outlet. 4 RS-232 In Connect an RS-232 cable from this power to an RS-232 controller. 5 RS-232 Out Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
Getting Started Introduction ID Name Description 12 USB Host (Source 1 - Source 4) Use USB cables to connect up to four computers to these USB ports. 13 DVI-D In (Source 1 - Source 4) Connect up to four computer sources to these ports using DVI cables.
Installation Menu/Back Getting Started Full PIP Quad PAP Connection Instructions Reset ►► Video Source 1. Power 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Select Use DVI cables to connect a DVI source (e.g. computer) to each one of the DVI-D In ports (Source 1 - Source 4) on the rear panel. Note that only DVI-D (digital) sources are supported. ►► Audio Source 2. Connect 3.5mm mini-stereo cables from the audio output on the computer to the L/R In jacks on the rear panel. ►► USB (Host) 3.
Getting Started Installation ►► Audio Output 6. Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the L/R Out jack to a pair of powered speakers. ►► RS-232 (optional) 7. Connect an RS-232 cable from the automation control device to the RS-232 In port. 8. Connect another RS-232 cable from the RS-232 Out port to another 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher. Up to eight 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switchers can be daisychained together. See Cascading (page 76) for more information. ►► USB (computer control) 9.
Installation Getting Started Sample Wiring Diagram Daisy-Chain to a second EXT-DVIK-MV-41’s RS-232 In RS-232 CABLE USB CABLE 3.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 2 Basic Operation
Powering the Switcher Basic Operation 1. Before powering-on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher, make sure all devices and the power supply are connected, as outlined under Installation (page 7). Video B Audio ® USB DVI Displays Computer USB Sources USB A 1 USB B 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 EXT-DVIK-MV-41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Keyboard / Mouse Press the Main (power) button on the back panel so that the top-portion, marked with an “I”, is flush with the back panel 2.
Powering the Switcher Basic Operation 4. Power-on all computer sources. The image from each source will be combined on a single screen on the display connected to Video A. The currently selected source (Source 1, by default) will be shown on the display connected to Video B.
n Basic Operation 3 Solo Menu/Back Audio DisplayUSBNomenclature Full PIP Main and Auxiliary Displays 4 Quad 4x1 DVI Select The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses has two output ports on the rear panel: Video A and Video B. The Video A port is used to display the video modes (Full, PIP, Quad, and PAP) and is referred to as the main display. The Video B port is used to display the currently selected source and is referred to as the auxiliary display.
Basic Operation Display Nomenclature Using the Auxiliary Display The auxiliary display always displays the currently selected source. In this example, we are in PIP mode and the Source 1 button is currently selected. Source 1 is displayed on the auxiliary display (Video B). DVI Displays Computer Sources 2 1 A 1 1 B 2 EXT-DVIK-MV-41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Now, we’ll switch to Source 2. As expected, Source 2 is now displayed on the auxiliary display (Video B).
Basic Operation Display Nomenclature Windows When we talk about a window, we are referring to an individual source (image) within one of the multiple-source display modes: PIP, Quad, or PAP.
Basic Operation Display Modes The Video A port on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher provides the ability to display up to four DVI sources, simultaneously. The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes: Full, PIP (Picture-In-Picture), Quad, and PAP (Picture-And-Picture). Full Displays a full-screen image of the selected source (1 - 4).
Basic Operation Display Modes Selecting the Display Mode The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes. Of these 4 display modes, both PIP and PAP display modes allow you to switch the main window to a subordinate window. In the case of PIP mode, the subordinate window can be repositioned to any location on the display and can be re-sized, if desired. There are several ways to switch to a display mode. The most straightforward method is to use the buttons on the front panel.
Switching Sources Basic Operation Switching sources can be accomplished by using the Source buttons on the front panel, the mouse, function keys, or using predefined hot-key bindings. Hotkey assignments can be user-defined as needed. In order to operate the Switcher using a mouse, a 3-button mouse is required. Full Mode ►► Front panel 1. Press the Full button to enter Full mode. 2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). 3. The currently selected source will be displayed on both Video A and Video B.
Basic Operation Switching Sources 4. The currently selected source will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown: 01 Current source 02 03 04 5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu. 6. The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B. 7. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu. ►► Keyboard 1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key.
Basic Operation Switching Sources ►► OSD 1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. + hotkey 2. hotkey + Space Bar The OSD will be displayed.
Switching Sources Basic Operation PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Mode ►► Front panel 1. Press the PIP button to enter PIP mode. 2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). 3. The selected source will be shown on both Video B and in the main window on Video A. Solo Video B Audio USB ® USB Menu/Back Solo Video B Audio Audio USB Menu/Back Audio Full PIP Quad PAP Full USB Reset USB USB USB 3 2 1 4 2 3 4 4x1 DVI KVMSelect Multiview Sw Select Source buttons 4.
Basic Operation Switching Sources ►► Mouse 1. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the mode menu on the Video A display. 2. Left-click the PIP mode icon. 3. A drop-down menu will be displayed. The drop-down menu will be separated into two panels, as shown. The top panel controls the main window. The bottom panel controls the subordinate window. Main 01 02 03 04 Sub 01 02 03 04 4.
Basic Operation Switching Sources 5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu for the main window on Video A. The selected source will also be displayed on Video B. 6. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu for the subordinate window on Video A. The selected source will also be displayed on Video B. 7. The selected sources, for each window, will be displayed on Video A. 8. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu.
Basic Operation Switching Sources ►► OSD 1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. + hotkey 2. hotkey + Space Bar The OSD will be displayed.
Switching Sources Basic Operation Quad Mode Quad mode allows four all sources (Source 1 - Source 4) to be displayed on Video A. The order and size of each window cannot be changed. Each window is associated with a source: Window 1 = Source 1, Window 2 = Source 2, and so on. Source 1 Source 2 1 2 3 4 Source 3 Source 4 The currently selected source will always be highlighted with a red outline. In the illustration, below, Source 1 is the currently selected source.
Switching Sources Basic Operation ►► Front panel 1. Press the Quad button. 2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). 3. The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window of Video A. Solo Video B Audio USB ® USB Menu/Back Solo Video B Audio Audio USB Menu/Back Audio Full PIP Quad PAP Full USB Reset USB Po USB 3 USB 1 4 2 3 4 Select 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Swit Select Source buttons Quad button ►► Mouse DVIK-MV-41 1.
Basic Operation Switching Sources 4. The currently selected source, for each window, will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown: 01 Current source 02 03 04 5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu. 6. The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window in Video A. 7. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu. ►► Keyboard 8.
Basic Operation Switching Sources ►► OSD 1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. + hotkey 2. hotkey + Space Bar The OSD will be displayed.
Switching Sources Basic Operation PAP (Picture-And-Picture) Mode ►► Front panel 1. Press the PAP button. 2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). 3. The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the main window of Video A. The subordinate windows will display the remaining sources.
Basic Operation Switching Sources 4. The currently selected source for the main window will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown. Current source 01 02 03 04 5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu. 6. The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window in Video A. 7. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu. ►► Keyboard 1.
Basic Operation Switching Sources ►► OSD 1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. + hotkey 2. hotkey + Space Bar The OSD will be displayed.
Basic Operation Solo Buttons Information The Solo USB and Audio buttons are used only to temporarily switch between devices. To unlink devices from one another, use the OSD, RS-232, or hotkeys. Refer to Linking / Unlinking USB (page 42), the #link and #unlink commands, and Hotkeys (page 117). Independent USB Switching By default, video, USB, and audio are switched simultaneously each time a different source is selected. However, the switcher provides you with the ability to independently route USB.
Basic Operation Solo Buttons eo B dio 4. To exit solo USB mode, press the USB button again. 5. The USB button will turn off and the USB device will re-link with the currently selected Video B source.
Basic Operation Solo Buttons SB 3 Solo Solo Video B USB Audio Audio eo B dio Menu/Back USB Audio Menu/Back Full PIP Quad PAP Full PIP Reset 41 2 3 4 To exit solo audio mode, press the Audio button again. 5. The Audio button will turn off and the audio device will re-link with the currently selected Video B source.
Basic Operation PIP & PAP Modes This section discusses some functions that are unique to PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and PAP (Picture-And-Picture) modes. Zoom and Position (PIP Only) 1. Enter PIP mode and set the main and subordinate windows with the desired sources. 2. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the Mode menu. 3. Place the mouse cursor over the subordinate window. 4. Left-click and drag the window to the desired position on the screen.
Basic Operation PIP & PAP Modes 5. To zoom-in or zoom-out of the subordinate window, use the scroll wheel on the mouse. Make sure that the mouse cursor is placed over the subordinate window before zooming. Note that the zoom-in and zoom-out direction (scroll up or scroll down) will depend upon the scroll settings of the mouse. 6. Once the subordinate window is set to the desired position and size, click the scroll button to dismiss the Mode menu.
Basic Operation PIP & PAP Modes 2. Pressing the Source 2 button swaps window 1 with window 2: 1 3 4 2 3. Pressing the Source 4 button swaps window 2 with window 4: 1 3 2 4 4. Finally, if we wanted Source 1 back in the main window, we would press the Source 1 button, which would swap window 4 with window 1.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. 1. Access the menu system using the following keystrokes: The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. hotkey 2. + + hotkey Space Bar The menu system will be displayed in the foreground.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Defining the Hotkey The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. However, the hotkey assignment can be changed. The Scroll Lock key is used in the following procedure. 1. To access the menu system, use the following keystrokes: Scroll Lock 2. + + Scroll Lock Space Bar Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 4. Select the desired hotkey using the ◄ or ► keys on the computer keyboard. The available selections are: Scroll, Caps, NumLock, L Ctrl, or R Ctrl. 5. Once the desired hotkey has been selected, press the Esc key. 6. The following message will be displayed: Save Before Exit? Yes Esc 7. No Back Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes. To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter. 8.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Linking / Unlinking USB 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Link USB is set to Yes, then the USB will follow the source when switching. If the Link USB is set to No, then the USB can be routed independently of the currently selected source. 6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key. 7. The following message will be displayed: Save Before Exit? Yes Esc 8. No Back Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Linking / Unlinking Audio 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Link Audio is set to Yes, then the Audio will follow the source when switching. If the Link Audio is set to No, then the Audio can be routed independently of the currently selected source. 6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key. 7. The following message will be displayed: Save Before Exit? Yes Esc 8. No Back Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Linking / Unlinking Video B 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Link Video B is set to Yes, then the display connected to Video B will always show the currently selected source. This is the default setting. If the Link Video B is set to No, then this will allow each display (Video A and Video B) to show a different source. 6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key. 7. The following message will be displayed: Save Before Exit? Yes Esc 8.
Basic Operation OSD Menu OSD Timeout 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. Select the desired timeout by using the ◄ or ► keys. The timeout can be set to one of the following values, in seconds: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, or 60. To keep the OSD displayed at all times, set the OSD Timeout value to 0 seconds. The default value is 10 seconds. 6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key. 7. The following message will be displayed: Save Before Exit? Yes Esc 8.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Titlebar Timeout 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. Select the desired timeout by using the ◄ or ► keys. The timeout can be set to one of the following values, in seconds: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or OFF. To keep the titlebar displayed at all times, set the Titlebar Timeout value to 0 seconds. To prevent the titlebar from being displayed, set the timeout value to OFF. The default value is 5 seconds. 6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key. 7.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Show PC Name 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 4. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Show PC Name is set to Yes, then the name of the PC will be displayed above the current input resolution. This is the default setting. If the Show PC Name is set to No, then only the input resolution will be displayed. See Show Video Signal (page 54) for more information on hiding / displaying the current input resolution. PC Name 03 PC03 1920 x 1200 5. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Show Video Signal 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Show Video Signal is set to Yes, then the current input resolution will be displayed below the current PC name. This is the default setting. If the Show Video Signal is set to No, then only the PC name will be displayed. See Show PC Name (page 52) for more information on hiding / displaying the PC name. 03 PC03 1920 x 1200 Video Signal 6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key. 7.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Output Resolution 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Output Resolution option.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Shrink Control 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Shrink Control option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Sec Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 7. Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter WS AD Settings Exit Select Navigate Change Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
Basic Operation OSD Menu EDID Mode 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the EDID Control option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Sec Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 7. Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter WS AD Settings Exit Select Navigate Change Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
Basic Operation OSD Menu One-Click Switching 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the One-Click Switching option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Sec Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 7. Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter WS AD Settings Exit Select Navigate Change Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
Basic Operation OSD Menu PIP Scan Period 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the PIP Scan Period option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Sec Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 7. Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter WS AD Settings Exit Select Navigate Change Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Load Factory Default 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Load Factory Default option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Sec Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter WS AD Settings Exit Select Navigate Change 7. Press the Enter key. 8.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Read Monitor EDID The Read Monitor EDID function is designed to be used if the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is unable to automatically read the EDID of the display connected to Video A. If the display’s EDID is corrupted, then the switcher will automatically use the built-in EDID on the switcher. 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Make sure the EDID Mode is set to External. 3.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 5. The Read Monitor EDID option will be highlighted. 6. Press the Enter key to read the EDID. 7. The following progress bar will be displayed as the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher reads the EDID of the display that is connected to Video A: Read Monitor EDID 8. After the progress bar disappears, the EDID-reading process will be complete. 9. The EDID of the display connected to Video A will now be used.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Upgrade Firmware 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the Information option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Input Name 01 PC01 02 PC02 03 PC03 04 PC04 KVM ID: Select VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP z z X X X AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP X X X 01 / 02 Settings Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home 3.
Basic Operation OSD Menu Changing the Source Name By default, each of the four inputs on the switcher is named as follows: PC01, PC02, PC03, and PC04. To keep track of your sources, it is recommended to use names that are unique to each device. 1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. 2. Select the desired Input Name by using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. 3. Press the 4.
Basic Operation OSD Menu 7. The new Input Name will be displayed. Select VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP Input Name 01 BossComputer 02 PC02 03 PC03 04 PC04 z z X X X AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP X X X Settings Information Exit F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home 8. Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Repeat steps 2 - 6 for each input, as desired.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 3 Advanced Operation
Cascading Advanced Operation By cascading (“daisy-chaining”) switchers, up to 32 computers can be controlled from a single keyboard and mouse. The RS-232 In / RS-232 Out ports are used to connect each switch in the chain. A maximum of eight switchers can be connected. Information The video, audio, and front-panel USB devices cannot be shared (connected) between switchers. An external RS-232 controller connected to switcher #1 can send commands to all of the connected switchers, if needed. 1.
Advanced Operation Cascading 6. Here is a sample wiring diagram of three switchers connected together using two RS-232 cables. The first switcher in the chain has an ID of 1. The second switcher in the chain is 2, the third switcher is 3, and so on. B ID A =3 B A RS-232 cable B A ID =2 Computer Sources RS-232 cable Keyboard / Mouse Video / USB / Audio 7. ID =1 Display the OSD using the keyboard or front-panel buttons.
Advanced Operation Cascading 8. Next to KVM ID, there are two numbers. The first number is the active switcher. The second number is the total number of switchers in the chain.
Advanced Operation Cascading 10. For example, to switch to switcher 3 using hotkeys, type the following: + hotkey + hotkey K + 3 11. Display the OSD using the keyboard or front-panel buttons.
Advanced Operation Cascading 10. Move the mouse cursor to the display connected to switcher 2. Note that in display mode, that the mouse is not displayed on Video B when moving between switchers. Video A (Switcher 2) Video A (Switcher 3) 11. As soon as the mouse is displayed on Video A on switcher 2, then switcher 2 will be the active switcher. 12. Select the desired display mode for Video A on switcher 2 by clicking the middle mouse button.
Advanced Operation RS-232 Interface RS-232 Interface 5 4 3 2 1 DE-9 6 7 8 9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Switcher DCD 1 1 DCD RXD 2 2 RXD TXD 3 3 TXD DTR 4 4 DTR GND 5 5 DSR 6 6 RTS 7 7 CTS 8 8 CTS R1 9 9 R1 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used.
Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #aspect Sets the aspect ratio #audio Switches the audio source #beeper Activates the beeper #fadefault Resets unit to factory-default settings #help Displays all available commands #hotkey Sets the hotkey #kvm Switches the active KVM #link Binds peripherals to the specified KVM port #list Displays the hotkey list #lock_edid Locks EDID settings during power-up #mode Sets the display mode #mute Mutes the audio #pip Sets the Picture-In
Advanced Operation Commands #aspect Sets the aspect ratio of the output image. The default settings is Fill Screen. Syntax #aspect Parameters param1 State param1 Description 1 Fill Screen 2 Keep Ratio Example #aspect 2 aspect Keep Ratio Related Commands #set_output #show_output page | 83 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #audio Selects the specified audio input. Syntax #audio Parameters param1 Input Example #audio 3 audio input 3 Related Commands #kvm #mute #usb #video #video_b page | 84 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #beeper Enables or disables an audible “beep” each time a key is pressed. By default, this feature is disabled. Syntax #beeper Parameters param1 State param1 Description 0 Off 1 On Example #beeper 1 beeper on page | 85 [0 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault Resets the unit to factory-default settings.
Advanced Operation Commands #help Displays help on a specific command. If no command is specified (param1), then a list of all available commands will be displayed. Syntax #help [param1] Parameters Command (optional) param1 Examples #help #aspect #audio #beeper #fadefault #help #hotkey #kvm ... ...
Advanced Operation Commands #hotkey Defines the hotkey. Syntax #hotkey param1 Parameters param1 State param1 Description 1 Scroll Lock 2 Caps Lock 3 Num Lock 4 Left Ctrl 5 Right Ctrl Example #hotkey 4 hotkey Left Ctrl Related Commands #list page | 88 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #kvm Switches to the active KVM. This command is used when units are cascaded. The first unit is always 1. The second unit is 2, the third unit is 3, and so on. See Cascading (page 76) for more information. Syntax #kvm param1 Parameters param1 Unit Example #kvm 2 Related Commands #audio #usb #video #video_b page | 89 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #link Binds the specified peripheral device with the KVM port.
Advanced Operation Commands #list Displays the list of available hotkeys.
Advanced Operation Commands #lock_edid Locks or unlocks the EDID settings. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters param1 State param1 Description 0 Unlock EDID 1 Lock EDID Example #lock_edid 1 EDID locked Related Commands #set_edid #show_edid page | 92 [0 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #mode Sets the display mode.
Advanced Operation Commands #mute Mutes or unmutes the audio. Syntax #mute param1 Parameters param1 State param1 Description 0 Unmute audio 1 Mute audio Example #mute 1 mute mute Related Commands #audio page | 94 [0 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #pip Sets the display mode to Picture-In-Picture mode and assigns the specified inputs to each window. param1 is the main (large) window and param2 is the smaller window. Syntax #pip param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Main display Sub display Example #pip 2 3 pip input 2 3 Related Commands #mode #quad page | 95 [1 ... 4] [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #quad Sets the display mode to Quad mode and selects the specified input. Syntax #quad param1 Parameters param1 Input Example #quad 3 quad input 3 Related Commands #mode #pip page | 96 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #reboot Reboots the unit. All settings are maintained.
Advanced Operation Commands #scan Enables or disables PIP auto-scan. Enabling this feature will cycle through all available input sources (if connected) in the subordinate window. This command is only applicable when in PIP mode. Syntax #scan param1 Parameters param1 State param1 Description 1 Start scan 2 Stop scan Example #scan 1 scan start scan Related Commands #pip page | 98 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid Sets the EDID mode. By default, the unit is set to External EDID. Syntax #set_edid Parameters param1 State param1 Description 1 External EDID 2 Internal EDID Example #set_edid 2 edid internal Related Commands #lock_edid #show_edid page | 99 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #set_mask Mask (disables) the video for the specified input. Syntax #set_mask param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Input State param1 Description 0 Disable masking 1 Enable masking Example #set_mask 1 1 mask input 1 1 page | 100 [1 ... 4] [0 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #set_output Sets the output resolution. Syntax #set_output param1 Parameters param1 Resolution param1 Description 1 1920 x 1080 2 1280 x 720 3 1280 x 1024 4 1920 x 1200 5 1024 x 768 6 1680 x 1050 7 1600 x 1200 8 1360 x 768 9 Auto-select Example #set_output 5 output 1024x768 Related Commands #show_output page | 101 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #show_edid Displays the current EDID mode.
Advanced Operation Commands #show_output Displays the current output resolution.
Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data Displays the firmware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters None Example #show_ver_data version: ID 01 : FW 1.0.
Advanced Operation Commands #unlink Removes the binding for the specified peripheral.
Advanced Operation Commands #upgrade Upgrades the firmware. See Firmware Upgrade (page 119) for more information.
Advanced Operation Commands #usb Switches to the specified USB port. Syntax #usb param1 Parameters param1 Input Example #usb 2 usb input 2 Related Commands #usbreset page | 107 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #usbreset Resets the USB hub. Syntax #usbreset Parameters None Example #usbreset Reset USB ...
Advanced Operation Commands #video Switches to the specified video input. Syntax #video param1 Parameters param1 Input Example #video 2 video input 2 Related Commands #set_mask #video_b r page | 109 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands #video_b Switches to the specified input on the auxiliary (Video B) monitor. Syntax #video_b param1 Parameters param1 Input Example #video_b 3 video_b input 3 Related Commands #audio #usb #video r page | 110 [1 ...
Advanced Operation Commands m Displays the current KVM status. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol.
Advanced Operation Commands r Switches to the specified KVM port. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax r param1 Parameters param1 Input Example r 3 input 3 Related Commands #audio #kvm #usb #video #video_b page | 112 [1 ...
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Appendix Default Settings OSD Setting Value Hotkey Scroll Link USB Yes Link Audio Yes Link Video B Yes OSD Timeout 30 Titlebar Timeout 5 Show PC Name Yes Show Video Signal Yes Output Resolution Auto Shrink Control Fill EDID Mode External One-Click Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Input 1 PC01 Input 2 PC02 Input 3 PC03 Input 4 PC04 page | 116
Appendix Default Settings Hotkeys Hotkey Description ScrLk + ScrLk + (X) Selects KVM port X ScrLk + ScrLk + A + (X) PAP mode ScrLk + ScrLk + B Toggle beep sound ScrLk + ScrLk + BckSpc Select the previously-selected KVM port ScrLk + ScrLk + C Enable PC and audio binding ScrLk + ScrLk + Del Unbind primary and auxiliary monitor switching ScrLk + ScrLk + S Selects the next KVM port ScrLk + ScrLk + F + (X) Enables Full mode using input X ScrLk + ScrLk + F1 Switch to hub port 1 ScrLk + ScrLk
Appendix Default Settings Hotkey Description ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar Displays the OSD ScrLk + ScrLk + T Toggles the title bar ScrLk + ScrLk + W Selects the next port ScrLk + ScrLk + V Disable PC and audio binding ScrLk + ScrLk + W Swaps the main and subordinate window in PIP mode ScrLk + ScrLk + X Unbinds PC and USB switching ScrLk + ScrLk + Z Binds PC and USB switching page | 118
USB Audio Full PIP Quad PAP Firmware Upgrade Reset 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Appendix Select Using the USB Port 1. Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website. 2. Launch the USB Loader program. 3. Connect a USB cable, from the computer running the USB Loader program, to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input.
Firmware Upgrade Solo Video B Audio USB Menu/Back Audio Full PIP Quad PA Appendix USB 1 3 4 Using the RS-232 Port 4x1 DVI KVM Select 1. Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website. 2. Launch the USB Loader program. 3. Connect an RS-232 cable or automation system, that will be sending RS-232 commands, to the RS-232 In port. 4. Connect a USB cable, from the computer running the USB Loader program, to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input.
USB Audio Full PIP Quad PAP Reset Power Firmware Upgrade 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Appendix Select Using the OSD 1. Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website. 2. Launch the USB Loader program. 3. Connect a USB cable, from the computer running the USB Loader program, to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input.
Appendix Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 4 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) Video Output • 2 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) USB (front panel) • 2 x Type A, 5V DC at 1A max shared current USB (rear panel) • • 2 x Type A, 5V DC at 1A max shared current 4 x Type B Microphone • • 1 x 3.5mm mini-mono (input) 4 x 3.5mm mini-mono (output) L/R Audio • • 4 x 3.5mm mini-stereo (input) 1 x 3.
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