Aegis 4KVIEWER Series User manual

User Manual
4KVIEWER Series
HDMI 1.4 4K Quad Multi View
4KVIEWER Series
HDMI 1.4 4K Quad Multi View
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 · 4KVIEWER-KVM-4
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 · 4KVIEWER-KVM-4

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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.

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Package Contents
The 4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 consists of:
 1 4KVIEWER-HDMI-4
 1 DC 12@3A Power
 1 IR RemoteControl
 1 UserInstructions
The 4KVIEWER-KVM-4 consists of:
 1 4KVIEWER-KVM-4
 1 DC 12@3A Power
 1 IR RemoteControl
 1 UserInstructions
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, please contact your local
dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.

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CONTENT
User Manual............................................................................................................................1
EMC Information....................................................................................................................i
RoHS.........................................................................................................................................i
Package Contents....................................................................................................................ii
About this Manual..................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1.................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2
Features.................................................................................................................................. 3
Requirements......................................................................................................................... 4
Operating Systems.................................................................................................................5
Components........................................................................................................................... 6
4KVIEWER-KVM-4 Front View.................................................................................... 6
4KVIEWER-KVM-4 Rear View..................................................................................... 7
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 Front View ..................................................................................8
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 Rear View ...................................................................................9
Chapter 2............................................................................................................................... 10
Hardware Setup ...................................................................................................................... 10
Installation........................................................................................................................... 10
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 Single Station Installation ......................................................... 10
4KVIEWER-KVM-4 Single Station Installation........................................................... 11
Chapter 3............................................................................................................................... 12
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................................... 12
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 12
Identifying the Source Device....................................................................................... 12
Switching....................................................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Pushbuttons ...................................................................................................... 13
LED Display........................................................................................................................ 14
Hotkey Switching ................................................................................................................ 15
IR Remote Switching........................................................................................................... 16
OSD Switching.................................................................................................................... 17
Display Modes..................................................................................................................... 19
Quad View..................................................................................................................... 19
Full Screen..................................................................................................................... 21
Free-Style ...................................................................................................................... 22

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Picture in Picture........................................................................................................... 23
Feature Functions ................................................................................................................ 24
Transparent Function (Picture in Picture Mode)............................................................ 24
Disable Function............................................................................................................ 25
Audio Selections............................................................................................................ 26
Resolution Selections .................................................................................................... 27
Preset Configuration............................................................................................................ 28
The OSD Menu..................................................................................................................... 28
Specifications ........................................................................................................................29

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers
all aspects ofinstallation, configuration, and operation for the following models of the
4KVIEWER:
Model
Product Name
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4
4-Port 4K-Quad View Switch-HDMI
4KVIEWER-KVM-4
4-Port USB 4K-Quad View Switch-HDMI
An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the 4KVIEWER series. Its purpose,
features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are
described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. Diagrams
showing the necessary steps are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in
operating the 4KVIEWER series.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The 4KVIEWER series charts a revolutionary new direction inKVM switch
functionalitybycombining a 4-port HDMI and providing different display modes,
including Quad View mode, Picture in Picture mode (Dual, Triple, or Quad), Picture
by Picture mode (Dual, Triple, or Quad), Picture on Picture mode, and Full Screen
mode. Control and switch between computers/video sources is versatile using the
front-panel pushbuttons, IR remote control, On-Screen Display (OSD), through
hotkey combinations entered from the console keyboard and mouse.
The 4KVIEWER series allows users to access 4 computers/devices from a single
console, consisting of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and HDMI monitor. You can
connect to monitor –supports all the display modes, and the other acts as a
secondary display that only shows a channel selected from the main monitor in
full-screen mode. Video switching for the second monitor is easy with Boundless
Switching which allows you to switch channels simply by moving the console
mouse to the desired channel on the main display.
The 4KVIEWER series further improves on previous designs with HDMI
connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a
fast, reliable USB connection.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is
no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility
problems. Since the 4KVIEWER series intercepts keyboard input directly, it
works on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Sun and MacOS platforms.
The 4KVIEWER series improves operational efficiency for a wide range of
practical applications, including control rooms, monitoring systems, and traffic
control centers, as well as process control centers, server rooms, medical
industries, broadcasting, production and automation, aircraft and vehicles. In
combination with projectors, it is also used in presentations and conference
rooms. Allowing you to switch seamlessly between four PCs, and share USB
peripherals, the 4KVIEWER series is ideal for multimedia applications, and
offers the ultimate in space-saving, streamlined KVM technology.

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Features
 Multi-view modes allow users to view and control up to four video channels
on one screen with display modes including Quad View, Picture in Picture
(PiP), Picture by Picture (PbP), and Picture on Picture (PoP)
 Easy resizing and/or repositioning of PiP or PbP to suit users’ viewing
needs
 System configuration (display mode and KVM port selection) via the front
panel, OSD, IR Remote control, and EnterNet commands
 Superior video quality –Up to 4K (4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz)
 Drop-down menu –edit display windows and other functions with the
console mouse and on-screen control panel
 KVM port selection via the front-panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse
 Power on detection
 Hot-pluggable
 Supports keyboard combinations via emulation
 Boundless Switching –Simply moves the mouse cursor across windows to
switch to other video sources

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Requirements
Refer to the table below to prepare the required devices, equipment, and cables to set
up a 4KVIEWER series.
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4
4KVIEWER-KVM-4
Console
 1~5 x HDMI cable
 1 x USB mouse
 1 x USB keyboard
 1 ~5 x HDMI cable
 1 x USB mouse
 1 x USB keyboard
 1~4 x USB Type B Cable
(Optional)
Computers
Each computer must be equipped with the following:
 1 x HDMI port2
 1 x USB Type A port

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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table below:
OS
Version
Windows
7, 8.1, 10
Linux
RedHat
CentOS 7, Ubuntu 16.04
SuSE
OpenSuSE 13.2
UNIX
Sun
10
Novell
Netware
X
MacOS
10.12

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Components
4KVIEWER-KVM-4 Front View
No.
Component
Description
1
Power & HDMI
Input LED
When power and the source to be connected, the indicator
light will be bright.
2
Menu
Button
Press this to invoke the on-screen display (OSD) Menu.
When the OSD Menu is enabled, press the OSD button to
go back to the previous menu/submenu.
3
IR Receiver
To receives signals from the IR remote control.
4
KVM Power
LED And Status
When Connect USB B cable to host and PC, the indicator
will be bright.
When access KVM function to any one of PC, the
indicator will be bright to indicate which PC is under the
KVM function.

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4KVIEWER-KVM-4 Rear View
No.
Component
Description
1
Power DC jack
12V
Connect 12V DC power supply to this port.
2
HDMI Output Ports
Connect HDMI cable between this port and display
device.
3
Keyboard and
Mouse Ports
Plug Keyboard and Mouse to access KVM function
4
HDMI Input
Connect HDMI cable between this port and source
device.
5
PC Input
Connect USB-B type cable between this port and PC
device.

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4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 Front View
No.
Component
Description
1
Power & HDMI
Input LED
When power and the source to be connected, the
indicator light will be bright.
2
OSD Button
To control OSD function via these button
3
IR Receiver
To receives signals from the IR remote control
through an IR extension, which can be purchased
separately

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4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 Rear View
No.
Component
Description
1
DC 12V
Connect 12V DC power supply to this port
2
HDMI Output
Connect HDMI cable between this port and display
device.
3
Keyboard and
Mouse Ports
Plug Keyboard and Mouse to access KVM function
4
HDMI Input
Connect HDMI cable between this port and source
device.

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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Installation
4KVIEWER-HDMI-4 Single Station Installation
1. Link DC power 12V@3A
2. Link Ethernet cable CAT-5e to Ethernet Hub or pc Control Quad-View HDMI
Switch
3. Link Keyboard and Mouse Control Quad View HDMI Switch
4. HDMI Cable to link Source
5. HDMI Cable to link Source
6. HDMI Cable to link Source
7. HDMI Cable to link Source
8. Link to TV(4k@30)

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4KVIEWER-KVM-4 Single Station Installation
1.Link DC power 12V@3A
2.Link Ethernet cable CAT-5e to Ethernet Hub or pc Control QV HDMI Switch
3.Link Keyboard and Mouse Control Quad View HDMI Switch
4.HDMI Cable to link Source
5.HDMI Cable to link Source
6.HDMI Cable to link Source
7.HDMI Cable to link Source
8.Link to TV(4k@30)
9.10.11.12 Link PC USB

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Chapter 3
Basic Operation
Overview
This section includes switching methods, display modes and preset
configuration. It explains the basic components used to switch and display
computers connected to the 4KVIEWER series Switch.
Identifying the Source Device
The channel information can be shown on the top in the screen.
Mouse : To identify the source connected to the 4KVIEWER Switch,
hold down the right mouse button and click one time the left mouse
button.
To hide this information, same operation as above action on the mouse
To display this information of individual source, move mouse cursor to
the source you want to identify, the channel ID will therefore appear.
Remote Control : Press the to show or to hide the source
NOTE : Channel ID number is assigned according to the port that the
computer USB or HDMI source is connected to on the rear of the machine.
For example, a computer USB connected to port 1 is assigned Channel ID

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Switching
The 4KVIEWER Switch features its independent switching:
It offers user to switch KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) on computer
and audio independently between different computers. It means to
work on one computer (KVM) while access the audio to another
(stereo audio).
Front Panel Pushbuttons
Use the 4 pushbuttons located on the front panel enable to display and select
the OSD menu, sub-menu, resolution, audio and hiding images functions.
The front panel LEDs of HDMI Input, Status and Link are indicated the
connection and selection.
Menu : Press the “Menu” button to show the OSD menu functions
: Press right or left symbol button to move the OSD selections
: Press arrow button to enter into the function
NOTE : To restore default setting of all functions, press and hold down both
buttons for 3 seconds, the HDMI Input LED lights will blink as indicating
the processing and screen is in black. Once complete the restoring the defaults, the
screen will be displayed.

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LED Display
The front panel has three LEDs sections that indicate the power, HDMI
sources and the computer USB connection status. The LEDs light green or
orange depending on which source is being accessed on what computer, as
explained in the table
LED Sections
Indication
1
Power
Lights BRIGHT GREEN indicates power is connected
2
HDMI Input
FLASH GREEN in turns between 1,2,3,4 indicates the machine is in
booting and stop flashing when completed.
Normal booting time is about 7 seconds
LED indication number is corresponding with the HDMI source that
plug in in the back of machine.
Always light BRIGHT GREEN indicates the HDMI source is
connected.
FLICKER GREEN lights unsteadily that indicates a machine problem
has encountered
3
Status USB
LED indication number is corresponding with computer USB that plug
in the back of machine.
Always light BRIGHT GREEN indicates a computer USB is connected
Link USB
Always light BRIGHT ORANGE indicates the KVM is selected on a
computer

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Hotkey Switching
To reach OSD and KVM functions using hotkeys from the keyboard.
NOTE : Above Hotkey operates in 4KVIEWER-HDMI-4