Avenview DVI-GS3-2 User manual

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DVI-GS3-2
1080p on DVI monitor
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Getting Started....................................................................................................................................... 3
Key Features........................................................................................................................................... 4
Minimum System Requirements............................................................................................................ 4
Panel Description ................................................................................................................................... 5
DVI-GS3-2 ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation and Operation ..................................................................................................................... 7
Scenario 1: First Time Installation...................................................................................................... 7
Scenario 2: Move from LCD TV (HDMI Interface) to DVI Monitor ..................................................... 8
Scenario 3: Move from TV (AV Interface) to DVI Monitor ................................................................. 9
Step 1: Game Console Setup.............................................................................................................. 9
Step 2: Switch Basic Operation ........................................................................................................ 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 12

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Getting Started
DVI-GS3-2 GameSwitch allows you play over a DVI monitor in High-Definition resolutions of 720p /
1080p for ultimate HD multimedia experience. Now you can experience High Definition Gaming at
maximum resolution. GameSwitch enables you to play console games on a regular DVI monitor.
With only one monitor, DVI GameSwitch is perfect solution for watching high definition contents.
Switching between two machines as easy as a click of a button. GameSwtich gives you ultimate
visual experience on your DVI monitor.

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Key Features
Play latest consoles games on DVI monitor at high definition
One monitor for two devices
Minimal wiring required
Simultaneous connection from two of the following;
a. Game console
b. PCs with graphic output
c. DVD players with HDMI output
d. Blue-Ray/HD-DVD player
e. DV camcorder
Easy screen switching via select button
Plug & Play
Supports HD resolution of up to 1080p
Compliant with HDMI 1.2, HDCP, and DVI 1.0
High quality audio to setero speaker or monitor with built-in speaker
LED status to indicate the source displayed
Equipped with magnetic pad and metal plate for easy installation
Minimum System Requirements
Monitor with DVI input port
Stereo Speaker
If connection to DVD Player or other digital multimedia device is required, ensure that it has
HDMI or DVI output.

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Panel Description
DVI-GS3-2
Port 2 audio has higher priority than Port 3 audio source. Port 3 audio will override if
Port 2 is plugged in. Similarly, Port 5 audio has higher priority than Port 4 audio source.
Port 5 audio will override if Port 4 is plugged in.

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Installation and Operation
GameSwitch can use one DVI monitor to display DVI based PC and HDMI based game console. You
can change the display source manually or configure it Auto.
Scenario 1: First Time Installation
a. If booting up the game console for the first, it should start in default settings. However, if
you have configured the game console previously, then ensure to reset the it to factory
default settings. Follow Figure 1 to connect the system. PC and DVI monitor are connected
with DVI cable provided with your monitor. Other cables needed are included in the device
package.
Figure 1: Connection Diagram of GameSwitch

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b. Place the selected button under your DVI monitor. Use the button to switch channels
between game console and PC.
Figure 2: Place the Selected Button under DVI monitor
c. You may connect optional speaker to GameSwitch to have better audio effects.
d. Go to Step 1 for further setup.
Scenario 2: Move from LCD TV (HDMI Interface) to DVI Monitor
a. Before moving the game console from LCD TV to DVI monitor, change the Video Output
Settings (Figure 3)from game console and change the displayed resolution as 720p to make
sure the image can be displayed on your DVI monitor (go to Video Output Settings –HDMI
–Manual –720p) or set “Automatic” mode.
Figure 3: Options under Video Output Settings
During switching the display, there will be little waiting time due to re-initialization of
HDCP.

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b. Refer to Figure 1 to connect the system.
c. Refer to Figure 2 to place the selected button under your DVI monitor.
d. Go to Step 1 for further setup.
Scenario 3: Move from TV (AV Interface) to DVI Monitor
a. Before connecting the game console to GameSwitch, reset the game console to default
settings (Figure 4).
b. While game console is being set to factory default, DO NOT turn off the system. After
restore is completed, press to restart, and you will see a screen as illustrated in Figure 5.
Figure 4: Restore Default Settings
c. You can now turn off your game console and move it to your DVI monitor.
d. Go to Step 1 for further setup.
Step 1: Game Console Setup
a. Use the selected button to switch the displayed channel to GAME port (Blue lit on
GameSwitch).
b. If you just finished restoring game console, a Welcome Message should appear to remind
you to connect your controller using USB cable. Follow on-screen instructions to setup
language, set output video and audio using HDMI.
All settings (DVD, Music, Chat, System, Date and Time) will be set to Factory Default
value when game console is reset.

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c. Display Settings: To change display resolutions go to Settings –Display Settings –Video
Output Settings –HDMI. Select the maximum supported resolution by your DVI monitor.
Figure 6: A 17” DVI monitor displaying at 1080p resolution (1920x1080@60Hz)
d. Sound Settings: To change audio settings, go to Settings –Sound Settings –Audio Output
Settings, and then change the setup as “Audio Input Connector or AV MULTI”.
Figure 7: Sound Settings
e. Now you are ready to play your Game Console on DVI monitor.

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Step 2: Switch Basic Operation
a. Auto Switching: GameSwitch will switch to the first device activated. If you turn off one
of the displayed sources, it will automatically switch to the other active channel.
b. Optional Power Adapter:If your PC doesn’t have USB port or the USB power is not
sufficient for GameSwitch, you may use optional DC 5V, 2A power adapter with USB
type A output port.
Figure 8: Optional Power Adapter
General Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solution
Screen Defects Appear
Check that DVI resolution and frequency is not over the limit
of monitor display.
Check your current resolution, refresh rate and color depth
settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display
Properties dialog.
Off-Center Screen Image, Odd
Colors or No Picture
Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color
balance controls of your monitor.
Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your
monitor to position the picture on the screen.
No Image
For first timing installation ensure to reset the game console
to factory default
Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the DVI
and Monitor port.
Check to see if your DVI monitor supports desired resolution
Check if the GameSwitch is getting sufficient power.

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Specifications
Model
GameSwitch DVI-GS3-2
Input
Connector
Game: DVI Female x 1, Audio Female x 1
PC: DVI Female x 1, Audio Female x 1
Cable
Game: HD & AV to DVI Cable
PC: Use monitor’s DVI and Audio cable
Output
Connector
DVI Female x 1, Audio Female x 1
Cable
DVI to DVI + Select Button + Audio cable
Supported Resolution
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Audio Channel
Stereo
Switching Method
Auto or Manual Select Button
Supported Signal
HDMI 1.2, HDCP, DVI 1.0
Power Consumption
DC 5V, 700mA
Housing
Metal
Dimension (LxWxH)
Compact Size: 62 x 113 x 29 mm
Operating Temperature
0 ~ 50°
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60°
Humidity
10 ~ 90%

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