User Manual 4-Port DualView Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Peripheral Sharing 1 GCS1924 PART NO.
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Table of Contents Package Content 4 Mac Keyboard Emulation 24 System Requirements 5 Factory Default Hotkeys Settings 25 GCS1924 Overview 6 Firmware Upgrade 26 Installation 9 Upgrade Fail 31 LED Indication 14 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Port Switching 15 Statement 32 Port Switching via Hotkeys 17 CE Compliance 33 Auto Scanning 19 SJ/T 11364-2006 34 Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 20 Limited Warranty 35 Digital & Analog Audio Setup Table 23 Contact 36 3
Package Content –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 1 x 4-port DualView Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch 8 x Mini DisplayPort 1.1a Cable 4 x USB 2.0 Cable (Type A to Type B) 4 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Green Head) 4 x 3.
System Requirements Console –– Two mini DisplayPort Monitors –– 1 x USB Keyboard –– 1 x USB Mouse –– Speaker / Microphone (Analog / Digital) – Optional * * Front Audio Port supports Analog Audio output only Computer –– mini DisplayPort (Single / Dual mini DisplayPort Video card) –– Type “A” USB Port Operating System –– Window XP / VISTA / 7 –– MAC OSX 10.5.
GCS1924 Overview Front View 1. Port 1 Touch Panel 2. Port 2 Touch Panel 3. Mode Touch Panel 4. Port 3 Touch Panel 5. 6. 7. 8. 1 Port 4 Touch Panel Front Panel Console Mic. Connection (analog only) Front Panel Console Audio Connection (analog only) Front Panel USB 2.
Rear View 1. CPU 2 Mini DisplayPort 2B 2. CPU 2 Mini DisplayPort 2A 3. CPU 2 Mini-TOSLINK Mic. (Digital/Analog) 4. CPU 2 Mini-TOSLINK Audio (Digital/Analog) 5. CPU 2 USB Connection 6. CPU 1 Mini DisplayPort 1B 1 3 2 5 7. CPU 1 Mini DisplayPort 1A 8. CPU 1 Mini-TOSLINK Mic. (Digital/Analog) 9. CPU 1 Mini-TOSLINK Audio (Digital/Analog) 10. CPU 1 USB 2.0 Connection 11. Console USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port 4 12. Console Mini DisplayPort B 13. Console Mini DisplayPort A 14. Console Mini-TOSLINK Mic.
Side View 6. CPU 3 Mini DisplayPort 3B 7. CPU 3 Mini DisplayPort 3A 8. CPU 3 Mini-TOSLINK Mic. Connection (Digital/Analog) 9. CPU 3 Mini-TOSLINK Audio Connection (Digital/Analog) 10. CPU 3 USB 2.0 Connection 1. CPU 4 Mini DisplayPort 4B 2. CPU 4 Mini DisplayPort 4A 3. CPU 4 Mini-TOSLINK Mic. Connection (Digital/Analog) 4. CPU 4 Mini-TOSLINK Audio Connection (Digital/Analog) 5.
Installation STEP 1 Please make sure your source devices and displays are powered off before you start. STEP 2 Connect the mini DisplayPort cables from your monitors to the console mini DisplayPort A and/or B. Port A will be your main monitor and Port B will be your extended desktop monitor.
STEP 3 Connect your USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard port and console USB mouse port. Connect your USB devices to the USB peripheral port, you can add a USB hub if you need to connect multiple USB devices.
STEP 4 Connect your mini DisplayPort and a set of IOGEAR custom cable (USB 2.0 and Audio Jack 3.5mm) from KVMP switch to each of your computers – mini DisplayPort connection from mini DisplayPort A to the mini DisplayPort output and USB connection to open USB port from your computer. Connect the audio and mic. connectors to your audio output and mic.
STEP 5 Connect mini DisplayPort cables from mini DisplayPort B of the KVMP to your second mini DisplayPort output of your computers. Repeat the same for port #2, 3 and 4.
STEP 6 Plug the power adapter into the power outlet and connect it to the DC power jack from the KVMP Final Step Installation is complete. Turn on your computers and other devices and enjoy.
LED Indication LED Online / Selected Description Dim Orange A device is connected to the KVMP switch but the port is not on focus Bright Orange The specific port has focus on the KVM (Keyboard, video and mouse) Audio Green The specific port has focus on the audio USB Link Green The specific port has focus on the USB peripheral sharing ports 14
Port Switching Simply touch the front panel from the multimedia KVMP switch or trigger hotkeys from your keyboard. Port Switching via Front Panel Touch Function Touch Panel Control Switch all focus (KVM, audio and USB) to a specific port 1. Touch MODE once, KVM , AUDIO , and USB LINK LEDs will flash 2. Then touch the specific port to switch all focus to that port Switch KVM focus to a specific port 1. Touch MODE twice, KVM LED will flash 2.
Switch audio focus to a specific port 1. Touch MODE three times, AUDIO LEDs will flash 2. Then, touch the specific port to switch Audio port to that port Switch USB focus to a specific port 1. Touch MODE four times, USB LINK LED will flash 2.
Port Switching via Hotkeys Port Switching via Hotkeys Hotkeys Description [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] Switch all focus (KVM, audio and USB) to the next port [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [Enter] Switch all focus (KVM, audio and USB) to port n* [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [k] [Enter] Switch KVM focus to the next port [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [k] [Enter] Switch KVM focus to port n* [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [s] [Enter] Switch audio focus to the next port [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lo
Port Switching via Hotkeys [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [k] [u] [Enter] Switch KVM and USB focus to port n* [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [k] [s] [Enter] Switch KVM and audio focus to port n* [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [u] [s] [Enter] Switch USB and audio focus to port n* *Note: n is an interval that stands for the Port number k stands for KVM focus s stands for audio focus u stands for USB focus 18
Auto Scanning You can either activate Autoscan Mode via front panel push button or hotkeys. Function Description Front panel pushbutton Auto Scan Hotkeys Press and hold port 1 and port 2 Pushbutton simultaneously for 2 seconds to activate Autoscan Mode* [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [a] [Enter] Activate Autoscan mode. It will cycle from port to port every 5 seconds (default) [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [a] [n] [Enter] Activate Autoscan mode.
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Hotkey Description 1. Press and hold [Num Lock] (Use the [Clear] key on a Mac keyboard.) 2. Press and release [-] 3. Release [Num Lock] (Use the [Clear] key on a Mac keyboard.
Hotkey Description Invoke HSM, then press [l] Quick charge mode Invoke HSM, then press [e] power on detection Invoke HSM, then press [n] + [enter] enables game mode Invoke HSM, then press [w] mouse port switch Invoke HSM, then press [F4] List hotkey settings – simply invoke the hotkey and then open a text editor, such as notepad, and use the Paste function to display the hotkey settings.
Hotkey Description Invoke HSM, then press [r] [Enter] Restore default settings Invoke HSM, then press [d] Capture and store video information on specific port Invoke HSM, then press [m] Enable or disable mouse emulation Invoke HSM, then press [F1] Reset keyboard and mouse under some special OS’ that do not support USB 2.
Digital & Analog Audio Setup Table GCS1924 offers both digital and analog Audio; the rule of the audio distribution is “digital in digital out” and “analog in analog out”. The table below explains this in detail.
Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
Factory Default Hotkeys Settings Function Default Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [Num Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval 5 Seconds Beeper On Keyboard Operating Platform PC Compatible Port Switching Keys Enabled Mouse Emulation On 25
Firmware Upgrade Note: In order to perform a firmware upgrade, you need to use a computer that’s not connected to the KVM. Step 1 Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the KVM and the serial port of your computer. Connect power adapter to your power outlet and the KVM. Step 2 Go to www.iogear.com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade to. Step 3 Shut down all the computers that are connected to the KVM.
Step 5 Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit.
Step 6 Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the “Device List” and then click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable.
Step 7 If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version” checkbox, then the utility will check the current firmware that is on your KVM. If the current firmware is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade to, a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed. Simply click “Yes” to start the upgrade and “No” to cancel the upgrade.
Step 8 When the firmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the whole firmware upgrade process. Final Step Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready for usage after the rest. Note: If you see warring message of Mac O.S.
Upgrade Fail If you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window, it means the utility has failed to complete the firmware successfully. If that occurs, please do the following: Step 1 Unplug all USB cables and DC power adapter from GCS1924. Step 2 Plug single USB cable in the last CPU port with PC powered on. Step 3 Plug DC power adapter, the GCS1924's port LED will start flash after powered on.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).
SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China.
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