Gefen EXT-DVIK-MV-441, User Manual

Page 1: ...EXT DVIK MV 441 User Manual 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Release A3 Preferred ...

Page 2: ...t the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock and or damage to this unit never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture 13 Unplu...

Page 3: ...icular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes...

Page 4: ... Time Fax 818 772 9120 Email support gefen com Web http www gefen com Mailing Address Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp iv Contacting Gefen Technical Support ...

Page 5: ...board 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 The display connected to Video B will only be user to display the currently selected source and connect display multiple sources 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2015 Gefen LLC All Righ...

Page 6: ... 8 units to create a 32 computer system controlled from one keyboard mouse workstation Firmware update via USB port using the Gefen Syner G software Locking power supply connector Rack mountable using the included brackets Packing List The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher ships with the items listed below If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it immediately contact you...

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Page 8: ...9 PIP Picture In Picture Mode 22 Quad Mode 26 PAP Picture And Picture Mode 30 Solo Buttons 33 Independent USB Switching 33 Independent Audio Switching 34 PIP PAP Modes 36 Zoom and Position PIP Only 36 Window Management in PAP Mode 37 OSD Menu 39 Accessing the Menu System 39 Defining the Hotkey 40 Linking Unlinking USB 42 Linking Unlinking Audio 44 Linking Unlinking Video B 46 OSD Timeout 48 Titleb...

Page 9: ...ng the Source Name 71 Cascading 73 3 Advanced Operation RS 232 Interface 80 RS 232 Interface 80 RS 232 Settings 80 Commands 81 4 Appendix Default Settings 114 OSD 114 Hotkeys 115 Updating the Firmware 117 Verifying the USB Driver 117 Using Syner G 118 Specifications 125 ...

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Page 11: ...1 Getting Started 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher ...

Page 12: ...SB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP USB USB Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 ...

Page 13: ...utton is illuminated the Source selection 1 4 buttons select the USB or audio source instead of the Video A source 4 OSD buttons Use these buttons to control the built in On Screen Display OSD See OSD Menu page 39 for more information 5 Display mode Press these buttons to select the desired display mode See Selecting the Display Mode page 18 for more information 6 Reset Use a sharp pointed object ...

Page 14: ...o Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP USB USB Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 1 2 3 4 5 8 12 10 11 6 9 13 7 ...

Page 15: ...hese USB ports 7 Video A Video B Connect a DVI cable from each of these ports to a DVI display The Video A port is the main display and supports multiple windows Video B is the auxiliary display See Display Nomenclature page 14 for more information 8 Mic Workstation Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo cable from this jack to the Mic jack on the workstation computer 9 L R Out Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo ca...

Page 16: ...ion 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 Getting Started ...

Page 17: ...play the currently selected source and cannot display multiple sources Mouse Keyboard Switcher Control 5 Connect a computer keyboard to the Keyboard USB port Connect a mouse device to the Mouse USB port To take advantage of all the control features we recommend a mouse that has a scroll wheel 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 S...

Page 18: ...pon which source is selected the USB device can be used by a different computer Grounding 9 Connect a grounding wiring from the grounding terminal to an approved Earth ground Power 10 Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 11 Connect the included AC cable from the power receptacle to an available electrical outlet Getting Started Gett...

Page 19: ...MV 41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher EXT DVIK MV 41 USB CABLE Mic MIC CABLE DVI CABLE 4x Multimedia PC Servers 3 5mm MINI STEREO CABLE RS 232 Automation Control Device USB Printer USB External HDD Powered Speakers Daisy Chain to a second EXT DVIK MV 41 s RS 232 In RS 232 In RS 232 Out Installation page 9 ...

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Page 21: ...4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 2 Basic Operation ...

Page 22: ... 1 buttons will be selected illuminated as shown Powering the Switcher Basic Operation Basic Operation DVI Displays A B 3 2 1 4 Computer Sources Keyboard Mouse EXT DVIK MV 41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 USB USB EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Unit is powered 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Ful...

Page 23: ... 3 4 2 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 RS 232 In DC RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 DVI K Menu Back Selec...

Page 24: ...d For example the auxiliary display can never display more than one source at a time Main display Video A Auxiliary display Video B Basic Operation Display Nomenclature 4x1 DVI KVM M Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 RS 232 In RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Video A DVI D...

Page 25: ... switch to Source 2 As expected Source 2 is now displayed on the auxiliary display Video B Source 2 is also displayed in the main window of the main display Video A PIP mode and other modes will be covered in greater detail in a later section DVI Displays A B 2 1 Computer Sources 2 2 2 EXT DVIK MV 41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Basic Operation DVI Displays A B 2 1 Computer Sources 1 2 1 EXT DVIK MV...

Page 26: ...ain main subordinate subordinate main subordinate subordinate subordinate subordinate subordinate 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP USB USB Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host ...

Page 27: ...e And Picture Displays a full screen image of the selected source 1 4 Displays any two sources in separate windows on a single screen The main larger window and the subordinate smaller window The subordinate window can be re sized and repositioned See PIP PAP Modes page 36 for details Displays all four sources on a single screen Each window displays a single source The window order cannot be chang...

Page 28: ...e Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host VI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In SB USB Workstation 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 board Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host VI D Video B D...

Page 29: ...lick the Full mode icon 3 A drop down menu will be displayed 01 02 03 04 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 RS 232 In 12V DC RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In ...

Page 30: ...e computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4 This number represents the source to be displayed For example to switch to Full mode and display the source connected to Source 3 use the following keystrokes 2 The selected source will be shown on both Video ...

Page 31: ...ress the key to immediately exit the OSD 6 Use the keyboard mouse or front panel buttons to set the source for the main window and the subordinate window 7 For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A ...

Page 32: ...4 RS 232 In 12V DC RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 D Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Q USB USB Source 1 Source 2 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out...

Page 33: ...op 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 4 The currently selected source for each window will be indicated by a dash as shown Basic Operation Switching Sources Main 01 02 03 04 Sub 01 02 03 04 Current main source Current sub source ...

Page 34: ... To set the source for the main window 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 2 To set the source for the subordinate window press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard In both cases X represents the number of the source to be displayed...

Page 35: ...t the OSD 5 Use the keyboard mouse or front panel buttons to set the source for the main window and the subordinate window 6 For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 hotkey hotkey Space Bar F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B P...

Page 36: ...cted source will always be highlighted with a red outline In the illustration below Source 1 is the currently selected source 1 3 4 2 Source 2 4x1 DVI K Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad USB USB Source 1 Source 2 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic Video A DVI D Video B DVI ...

Page 37: ...B Video B Audio USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 RS 232 In 12V DC RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 D Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP...

Page 38: ...ence 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 Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4 This number represents the source to be selected When a source is selected it will appear on both Video B and in the associated window of Video A For example to switch to Quad mode and display the so...

Page 39: ...ayed 3 Press the key 4 Press the key to immediately exit the OSD 5 For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Settings Information Exit Name V...

Page 40: ...tcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 RS 232 In RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 D Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Sol...

Page 41: ... to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4 This number represents the source to be selected When a source is selected it will appear on both Video B and in the main window of Video A For example to switch to PAP mode and display the source connected to Source 2 in the main window use the following keystrokes 2 The current source occupying t...

Page 42: ...ly exit the OSD 5 Use the keyboard mouse or front panel buttons to set the source for the main window 6 For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 hotkey hotkey Space Bar F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID ...

Page 43: ...e another use the OSD RS 232 or hotkeys Refer to Linking Unlinking USB page 42 the link and unlink commands and Hotkeys page 115 Basic Operation Solo Buttons 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP 4x1 DVI KVM Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad PAP USB USB 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Swi...

Page 44: ...ad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 RS 232 In DC RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 DVI KVM Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad PA USB USB Source 1 Source 2 Source DVIK M...

Page 45: ...ce 3 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host M Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 RS 232 In DC RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L ...

Page 46: ... 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 PIP PAP Modes Basic Operation ...

Page 47: ...ings 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 Window Management in PAP Mode In PAP mode the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher manages subordinate windows by switching the main window with a subordinate window when a different source is selected The following example illustrates that moving a subordinate window ...

Page 48: ...ow 2 3 Pressing the Source 4 button swaps window 2 with window 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 1 2 3 4 1 4 3 2 4 1 3 2 Basic Operation PIP PAP Modes Basic Operation ...

Page 49: ...menu system will be displayed in the foreground 3 To dismiss the menu system press the Esc key 4 See the following pages for information on using the various functions within the OSD Basic Operation OSD Menu hotkey hotkey Space Bar F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD ...

Page 50: ... F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page M...

Page 51: ...ed hotkey has been selected press the Esc key 6 The following message will be displayed 7 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 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Yes No Save Before Exit Esc Back ...

Page 52: ...view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Ful...

Page 53: ...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 8 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 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Yes No Save Before Ex...

Page 54: ...d view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 F...

Page 55: ...ly of the currently selected source 6 Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key 7 The following message will be displayed 8 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 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Yes No Save Before Exit Esc Back Basic Ope...

Page 56: ...uad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Settings F1 F2 F3 F4...

Page 57: ...ill 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 8 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 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Yes No S...

Page 58: ... PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full vi...

Page 59: ... 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 8 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 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Yes No Save Before Exit Esc Back Ba...

Page 60: ... view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Fu...

Page 61: ... 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 The following message will be displayed 8 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 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc ...

Page 62: ...w PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full v...

Page 63: ... Signal page 54 for more information on hiding displaying the current input resolution 5 Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key 6 The following message will be displayed 7 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 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the...

Page 64: ...d view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 ...

Page 65: ...how PC Name page 52 for more information on hiding displaying the PC name 6 Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key 7 The following message will be displayed 8 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 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basi...

Page 66: ...w Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 Sec 05 Sec Yes Yes Yes Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page...

Page 67: ...To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter W S A D Exit Select Navigate Change Previous Page Output Resolution Shrink Control EDID Mode OneClick Switching PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit 1280x1024 Keep Ratio External Wheel 10 Sec Yes No Save B...

Page 68: ... Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 Sec 05 Sec Yes Yes Yes Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page ...

Page 69: ...he following message will be displayed 10 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 11 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter W S A D Exit Select Navigate Change Previous Pa...

Page 70: ...ad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 Sec 05 Sec Yes Yes Yes Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Mai...

Page 71: ...ey 9 The following message will be displayed 10 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 11 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter W S A D Exit Select Navigate Change Previ...

Page 72: ...ew Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 Sec 05 Sec Yes Yes Yes Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Pag...

Page 73: ...ey to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter 11 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter W S A D Exit Select Navigate Change Previous Page Output Resolution Shrink Control EDID Mode OneClick Swit...

Page 74: ... Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 Sec 05 Sec Yes Yes Yes Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page ...

Page 75: ...to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter 11 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter W S A D Exit Select Navigate Change Previous Page Output Resolution Shrink Control EDID Mode OneClick Switchi...

Page 76: ...iew Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Scroll Yes Yes Yes 30 Sec 05 Sec Yes Yes Yes Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Pa...

Page 77: ...settings select the Yes option using the or key and then press the Enter key 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key Basic Operation OSD Menu Settings F1 F2 F3 F4 Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Esc Enter W S A D Exit Select Navigate Change 1280x1024 Keep Ratio 1080P Wheel 10 Sec Previous Page Output Resolution Shrink Control EDID Mode OneClick Switching P...

Page 78: ...nformation option using the or keys on the computer keyboard 4 Press the Enter key to display the Information screen F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 KVM ID 01 02 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Se...

Page 79: ...g progress bar will be displayed as the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher reads the EDID of the display that is connected to Video A 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 Read Monitor EDID ...

Page 80: ...ter keyboard 3 Press the Enter key to display the following screen Basic Operation Basic Operation OSD Menu F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 KVM ID 01 02 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Name VID USB PC01 PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings In...

Page 81: ...ng the or keys on the computer keyboard 3 Press the key 4 The Input Name text will be red and the first character in the Input Name will be highlighted in blue 5 Type the new name of the Input Name The name cannot exceed 12 characters in length 6 Press the Enter key F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB...

Page 82: ...n menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Settings Information Exit Name VID USB BossComputer PC02 PC03 PC04 Basic Operation Basic Operation OSD Menu ...

Page 83: ... Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP USB USB Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In USB Host Mic L R In US...

Page 84: ...Display the OSD using the keyboard or front panel buttons Cascading B A B A I D 3 B A Keyboard Mouse RS 232 cable RS 232 cable Computer Sources Video USB Audio I D 2 I D 1 F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 KVM ID 01 03 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z...

Page 85: ...mber represents the switcher to be selected Move the mouse cursor to the desired display of the switcher to be controlled Cascading F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 KVM ID 01 03 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Settings Information...

Page 86: ...ode icons are displayed in the active display 13 Click the middle mouse button to bring up the display mode icons F1 F2 F3 F4 Ins Home Main menu Full view PIP view Quad view PAP view Edit Video B Esc Enter A H I Exit Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display Input 01 02 03 04 KVM ID 03 03 AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP z z X X X X X X Select Settings Information Exit Name VID USB...

Page 87: ... the mouse is not displayed on Video B when moving between switchers 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 Cascading Video A Switcher 3 Video A Switcher 2 ...

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Page 89: ...3 Advanced Operation 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher ...

Page 90: ...None Stop bits 1 Hardware flow control None DA 15 DE 9 DB 25 DC 37 DD 50 5 6 4 7 3 8 2 9 1 DCD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS R1 DCD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS R1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RS 232 Controller Switcher Important When sending RS 232 commands a carriage return 0x0d and a line feed 0x0a must be included and the end of the command Advanced Operation ...

Page 91: ... Mutes the audio pip Sets the Picture In Picture mode quad Sets Quad View mode reboot Reboots the unit scan Auto scan mode set_edid Sets the EDID mode set_mask Masks the video on the specified port set_output Sets the output resolution show_edid Displays the EDID settings show_output Displays the current output resolution show_ver_data Displays the software unlink Unbind peripherals from the KVM p...

Page 92: ...he output image The default settings is Fill Screen Syntax aspect Parameters param1 State 1 2 param1 Description 1 Fill Screen 2 Keep Ratio Example aspect 2 aspect Keep Ratio Related Commands set_output show_output Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ...

Page 93: ...page 83 Commands audio Selects the specified audio input Syntax audio Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example audio 3 audio input 3 Related Commands kvm mute usb video video_b Advanced Operation ...

Page 94: ...es or disables an audible beep each time a key is pressed By default this feature is disabled Syntax beeper Parameters param1 State 0 1 param1 Description 0 Off 1 On Example beeper 1 beeper on Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ...

Page 95: ...page 85 Commands Advanced Operation fadefault Resets the unit to factory default settings Syntax fadefault Parameters None Example fadefault defaults restored Related Commands usbreset ...

Page 96: ...or audio Switch Audio Source beeper Activate Beeper fadefault Restore Default Values help Print All Commands hotkey Hotkey Settings kvm Switch Active KVM usb Switch USB Hub upgrade Firmware Upgrade unlink Unbind peripherals from KVM port usbreset USB Reset video Switch Video Source video_b Switch Auxiliary Monitor m KVM Status r Switch KVM Port help audio audio Switch Audio Source Usage audio x x ...

Page 97: ...the hotkey Syntax hotkey param1 Parameters param1 State 1 5 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 Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 98: ...cascaded The first unit is always 1 The second unit is 2 the third unit is 3 and so on See Cascading page 73 for more information Syntax kvm param1 Parameters param1 Unit 1 8 Example kvm 2 Related Commands audio usb video video_b Commands Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ...

Page 99: ...peripheral device with the KVM port Syntax link param1 Parameters param1 Device param1 Description audio Audio device usb USB device video_b Video B port Example link audio link audio Related Commands unlink Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 100: ...0 list Displays the list of available hotkeys Syntax list Parameters None Example list 1 Scroll 2 Caps 3 NumLock 4 Left Ctrl 5 Right Ctrl Related Commands hotkey Commands Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ...

Page 101: ...s or unlocks the EDID settings Syntax lock_edid param1 Parameters param1 State 0 1 param1 Description 0 Unlock EDID 1 Lock EDID Example lock_edid 1 EDID locked Related Commands set_edid show_edid Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 102: ...1 Parameters param1 Mode String param1 Description full Full screen mode pip Picture In Picture mode quad Quad picture mode pap Picture And Picture mode Example mode quad mode quad Related Commands pip quad Commands Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ...

Page 103: ... 93 mute Mutes or unmutes the audio Syntax mute param1 Parameters param1 State 0 1 param1 Description 0 Unmute audio 1 Mute audio Example mute 1 mute mute Related Commands audio Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 104: ...ecified inputs to each window param1 is the main large window and param2 is the smaller window Syntax pip param1 param2 Parameters param1 Main display 1 4 param2 Sub display 1 4 Example pip 2 3 pip input 2 3 Related Commands mode quad Commands Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ...

Page 105: ...e 95 quad Sets the display mode to Quad mode and selects the specified input Syntax quad param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example quad 3 quad input 3 Related Commands mode pip Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 106: ...ommands Advanced Operation reboot Reboots the unit All settings are maintained Syntax reboot Parameters None Example reboot EXT DVIK MV 41 build Nov 21 2014 17 40 23 Related Commands fadefault Advanced Operation ...

Page 107: ...h 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 1 2 param1 Description 1 Start scan 2 Stop scan Example scan 1 scan start scan Related Commands pip Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 108: ...Sets the EDID mode By default the unit is set to External EDID Syntax set_edid Parameters param1 State 1 2 param1 Description 1 External EDID 2 Internal EDID Example set_edid 2 edid internal Related Commands lock_edid show_edid Advanced Operation ...

Page 109: ...es the video for the specified input Syntax set_mask param1 param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 param2 State 0 1 param1 Description 0 Disable masking 1 Enable masking Example set_mask 1 1 mask input 1 1 Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 110: ...ax set_output param1 Parameters param1 Resolution 1 9 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 Advanced Operation ...

Page 111: ...page 101 show_edid Displays the current EDID mode Syntax show_edid Parameters None Example show_edid edid internal Related Commands set_edid Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 112: ...2 Commands Advanced Operation show_output Displays the current output resolution Syntax show_output Parameters None Example show_output Output resolution 1024x768 Related Commands set_output Advanced Operation ...

Page 113: ...page 103 show_ver_data Displays the firmware version Syntax show_ver_data Parameters None Example show_ver_data version ID 01 FW 1 0 2 Related Commands upgrade Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 114: ...nk Removes the binding for the specified peripheral Syntax unlink param1 Parameters param1 Device param1 Description audio Audio device usb USB device video_b Video B port Example unlink usb unlink usb Related Commands link Advanced Operation ...

Page 115: ...e the Gefen Syner G Software Suite to update the firmware See Updating the Firmware page 117 for more information Syntax upgrade Parameters None Example upgrade Boot loader Nov 18 2014 Related Commands show_ver_data Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 116: ...page 106 Commands Advanced Operation usb Switches to the specified USB port Syntax usb param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example usb 2 usb input 2 Related Commands usbreset Advanced Operation ...

Page 117: ...page 107 usbreset Resets the USB hub Syntax usbreset Parameters None Example usbreset Reset USB Related Commands fadefault Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 118: ...08 Commands Advanced Operation video Switches to the specified video input Syntax video param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example video 2 video input 2 Related Commands set_mask video_b r Advanced Operation ...

Page 119: ...o_b Switches to the specified input on the auxiliary Video B monitor Syntax video_b param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example video_b 3 video_b input 3 Related Commands audio usb video r Commands Advanced Operation ...

Page 120: ...dvanced Operation m Displays the current KVM status Do not precede this command with the symbol Syntax m Parameters None Example m video 2 usb 4 audio 1 aux 2 Related Commands audio usb video video_b r Advanced Operation ...

Page 121: ...witches to the specified KVM port Do not precede this command with the symbol Syntax r param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example r 3 input 3 Related Commands audio kvm usb video video_b Commands Advanced Operation ...

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Page 123: ...page 113 4 Appendix 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher ...

Page 124: ... 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 Appendix ...

Page 125: ...udio port 2 ScrLk ScrLk F7 Switch to audio port 3 ScrLk ScrLk F8 Switch to audio port 4 ScrLk ScrLk F9 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 1 ScrLk ScrLk F10 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 2 ScrLk ScrLk F11 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 3 ScrLk ScrLk F12 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 4 ScrLk ScrLk H Y Defines the hotkey Y ScrLk Caps Num Lock L Ctrl R Ctrl ScrLk ...

Page 126: ... 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 Default Settings Appendix ...

Page 127: ...nstalled when the Syner G Software Suite is installed 1 Install the Gefen Syner G Software Suite This software is available under the Support Downloads section of the Gefen website 2 Connect a mini USB to USB cable not included from the USB port on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher to an available USB port on the host computer 3 From the Windows Desktop click the Start button select Computer then...

Page 128: ...s Desktop Appendix Updating the Firmware Menu Back Select USB Video B Audio USB USB 1 2 3 4 Solo Audio Full USB USB Source 1 EXT DVIK MV 41 RS 232 In 12V DC Main RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R In USB Host Mic Video A DVI D Video B DVI D DVI D In USB USB Workstation 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Menu Back Select USB 4 Solo Audio Full PIP Quad Reset Power PAP Source 1 Source 2 Source...

Page 129: ...page 119 Appendix Updating the Firmware 6 Click the Manage a Product button ...

Page 130: ...hin the Select your product drop down list Verify the following The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is connected to the computer that is running the Syner G Software Suite using a USB to Mini USB cable Make sure that the USB driver is installed and functioning correctly under Control Panel See Verifying the USB Driver page 117 for more information Updating the Firmware Appendix ...

Page 131: ...page 121 Appendix Updating the Firmware 8 The Update tab will be displayed ...

Page 132: ...n downloading the firmware The Syner G Software Suite will automatically download the firmware file for the selected product This process should take a few seconds Once the download process has completed the progress bar will indicate 100 as shown on the next page Appendix ...

Page 133: ...ppear at the bottom of the window indicating that the firmware file was successfully downloaded 10 Click the Install button to begin installing the software 11 The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status Progress bar ...

Page 134: ...pendix Updating the Firmware 12 After the firmware update process has completed the following message will be displayed 13 Click the OK button to dismiss the message box 14 The update process is complete Appendix ...

Page 135: ... machine screw rear chassis Front Panel Buttons 10 x tact type blue backlight 6 x tact type Power Supply Connector 1 x 3 pin locking Power Indicator 1 x LED blue Video B Indicator 4 x LED blue Audio Indicator 4 x LED blue USB Indicator 4 x LED blue Operational Maximum Pixel Clock 165 Mhz Maximum TMDS Clock 165 MHz Power Supply 12V DC Power Consumption 40W maximum Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F ...

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