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KVP4000A-R3
USER MANUAL
SERVSWITCH
4SITE II KVM
SWITCH

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 D I S P L AY M O D E S ..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 DVI AND VGA.........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.3 USB AND PS/2 FOR KEYBOARD/MOUSE/TOUCHSCREEN/TRACKBALL.............................................................................................6
2.1.4 TRANSPARENT USB 2.0.....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. HARDWARE................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 BEFORE INSTALLING THE KVM SWITCH............................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.1 ADDITIONAL FRONT-PANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................................9
3.3 BACK PANEL............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
STEP 1: PLACING THE 4SITE II SWITCH ...............................................................................................................................................................12
STEP 2: CONNECTING THE SWITCH TO POWER................................................................................................................................................12
STEP 3: CONNECTING THE CONSOLE (MONITOR, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, TOUCHSCREEN, TRACKBALL) ..........................................12
STEP 4: CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES/COMPUTERS....................................................................................................................................13
STEP 5: CONNECTING USB DEVICES ....................................................................................................................................................................13
STEP 6: POWERING ON THE SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................................14
STEP 7: CONNECTING AUDIO..................................................................................................................................................................................14
5. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 OSD OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.2 OPENING THE OSD MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 OSD — NAVIGATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
OSD - SYSTEM - HOTKEY..........................................................................................................................................................................................19
OSD - SYSTEM - HOTMOUSE................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
OSD - SYSTEM - OSD POSITION ..............................................................................................................................................................................21
OSD - SYSTEM - OSD LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................................................................21
OSD - SYSTEM - SECURITY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
OSD - SYSTEM - DISABLE CHANNEL..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
OSD - SYSTEM - CONTROL........................................................................................................................................................................................25
OSD - MODE - CURRENT/START............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
OSD - MODE - CURRENT/START - PIP.................................................................................................................................................................... 29
OSD - MODE - CURRENT/START - TEST PATTERN............................................................................................................................................. 33
OSD - CONFIGURATION - BACKUP/RECALL........................................................................................................................................................ 34
OSD - CONFIGURATION - FACTORY RESET..........................................................................................................................................................35
OSD - CONSOLE - VIDEO OUTPUT.......................................................................................................................................................................... 37

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OSD - CONSOLE - KEYBOARD ................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
OSD - CONSOLE - TOUCH SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 38
OSD - CONSOLE - MOUSE......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
OSD - CONSOLE - FADE..............................................................................................................................................................................................42
OSD - CONSOLE - MULTI MONITOR........................................................................................................................................................................42
OSD - CONSOLE - BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................................... 43
OSD - CONSOLE - EDID.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
OSD - VIDEO - INPUT STATUS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
OSD - VIDEO - DVI/VGA ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
OSD - VIDEO - CROPPING ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
OSD - VIDEO - BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST..............................................................................................................................................................47
OSD - VIDEO - HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL POSITION.................................................................................................................................. 48
OSD - VIDEO - SCREEN WIDTH/PHASE................................................................................................................................................................. 48
OSD - VIDEO - FORMAT ..............................................................................................................................................................................................49
OSD - COMPUTER - CHANNEL MAPPING.............................................................................................................................................................51
OSD - COMPUTER - AUDIO ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
OSD - COMPUTER - NAME 1-4................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
OSD - COMPUTER - KEYBOARD.............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
OSD - COMPUTER - MOUSE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
OSD - COMPUTER - RESET PS/2 - EDID/DDC....................................................................................................................................................... 56
OSD - USB DEVICE 1–4.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
OSD - HELP - HOTKEY/ABOUT/CONTACT.............................................................................................................................................................61
HOTMOUSE - ACTIVATING HOTMOUSE CURSOR..............................................................................................................................................62
HOTMOUSE CURSOR IN FULLSCREEN MODE/QUAD MODE ......................................................................................................................... 63
HOTMOUSE CURSOR IN PIP MODE....................................................................................................................................................................... 64
HOTMOUSE MENU - ACTIVATING/OPERATING................................................................................................................................................. 65
HOTMOUSE MENU - MODES ....................................................................................................................................................................................67
APPENDIX A. KEYBOARD COMMANDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
APPENDIX B. DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ...............................................................................................................................72
APPENDIX C. FIRMWARE UPDATE.............................................................................................................................................................. 75
APPENDIX D. SERIAL CABLE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 76
APPENDIX E. DCP-XML REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................................................................................77
APPENDIX F. SUPPORTED TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER .................................................................................................................... 78
APPENDIX G. SUPPORTED VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT................................................................................................................................. 79
APPENDIX H. CASCADING........................................................................................................................................................................... 81
APPENDIX I: REGULATORY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................. 82
I.1 FCC CLASS A STATEMENT........................................................................................................................................................ 82
I.2 NOM STATEMENT...................................................................................................................................................................... 83
APPENDIX J: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS.................................................................................................................................. 84
J.1 DISCLAIMER .............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
J.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................................................. 84

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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock do not open the device or remove any part of the casing. Contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail] if the device requires servicing.
Read this manual carefully before operating the device.
Observe all warnings and instructions on the device and in this manual. Keep this user manual for future reference.
Power supply: Only connect the device to a grounded power supply.
Installation: Ensure that the device is disconnected from the main power supply before performing any installation work. Unplug the
device or disconnect the power supply.
Cables: Only use the cables supplied by Black Box with the device. Damage resulting from the use of third-party cables is not covered by
warranty. Beware of tripping hazards when laying cables.
Location: Electronic devices should never be placed on the ground between the cables. Never obstruct any vents the device may have.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Maintenance: This device is maintenance-free. Never open the casing. No settings can be made inside the device.

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Casing Desktop or 19", black (RAL 9005)
Dimensions 1.7" H x 17.1" W x 9.2" D (4.4 x 43.6 x 23.4 cm)
Weight 6.4 lb. (2.9 kg)
Operating Controls
Front panel: (4) channel selection buttons, (1) Fullscreen mode button, (1) Quad mode button,
(1) PiP mode button;
Rear panel: (1) Power On/Off switch
Indicators (4) active channel indicator LEDs, (1) Fullscreen mode LED, (1) Quad mode LED, (1) PiP mode LED
Computer Ports (4) DVI-I (analog and digital), (4) PS/2, (4) USB
Console Ports (1) DVI-I, (2) USB for keyboard and mouse
USB 2.0 Ports (4) transparent high-speed USB 2.0
Audio Connectors (1) 3.5-mm analog stereo jack, (1) digital cinch connector, (1) TOSLINK optical audio
Maximum Distance Video (DVI/VGA) up to 65.6 ft. (20 m);
Keyboard/mouse up to 16.4 ft. (5 m)
Input and Output Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 (DVI and VGA)*
*(at WUXGA: reduced blanking only — WUXGAr)
EDID Adjustments EDID at each input port customizable
Supported Keyboard Layouts English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
OSD Languages English, German, Spanish
Power Supply Internal AC adapter, 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 40 watts
Operating Temperature 41 to 113° F (5 to 45° C)
Storage Temperature +14 to +140° F (-10 to +60° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 65% non-condensing
Safety/Emissions FCC, CE, NOM

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2. OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The 4Site II represents the latest state-of-the-art technology in keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switching. The key advantage of the 4Site
II over conventional KVM switches is that it allows you to simultaneously display and manage four computers on a single console. It
combines features of a high-end KVM switch and a digital multiviewer, scaling and converting videos at both inputs and output.
2.1.1 D I S P L AY M O D E S
Quad Mode
In this mode, the screen is split into four fields of equal size; each displaying the entire screen contents of one source.
Fullscreen Mode
In Fullscreen mode, one of the four sources is displayed in full screen size and maximum resolution.
PiP Mode (Picture in Picture)
Using this feature, the full screen display of one of the four video sources is accompanied by one to three small images (thumbnails) of
the other video sources that are displayed on the right hand side of the screen allowing simultaneous monitoring.
2.1.2 DVI AND VGA
4Site II supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz for both DVI and VGA.
Any combination of VGA and DVI at all standard resolutions is possible at inputs and output. Analog video input is converted to digital.
If an analog display is connected, 4Site II converts the digital signal to analog at the output. Internally, 4Site II processes video purely
digital guaranteeing superior digital image quality.
2.1.3 USB AND PS/2 FOR KEYBOARD/MOUSE/TOUCHSCREEN/TRACKBALL
Use either PS/2 or USB ports on the computer to connect keyboard and mouse to 4Site II. It supports any combination. To connect
the console, 4Site II features two USB ports for mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, or trackball connection.
2.1.4 TRANSPARENT USB 2.0
4Site II features a transparent high-speed USB 2.0 matrix: USB 2.0 devices (e.g. printer, external memory, memory stick, webcam,
3D mouse, finger printer) can be switched to computers connected.
2.2 OPERATION
There are six ways to operate 4Site II, switch channels, and select display modes:
1. Using the buttons on the front of the unit
2. Using configurable hotkeys
3. Using the unit’s external configuration software on a remote computer
4. Via a serial port using the protocol DCP XML
5. Using mouse functions (Hotmouse)
6. Using a touchscreen

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
The configuration of 4Site II is carried out via an On Screen Display (OSD). Users can open and navigate the OSD either with keyboard
commands, front-panel buttons, or remotely via ConfDev on an external PC.
The LEDs on the front panel indicate the unit’s current status.
Use the serial (RS-232) or USB port for remote control and firmware updates.
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail]
(1) ServSwitch 4-Site II
(1) Power Cord
(2) Rackmount Ears w/ hardware
(1) CD-ROM with user manual
(1) USB Type A male to (2) PS/2 female adapter cable
(1) Flash upgrade Kit DB9 to RJ-45 Cable
(1) VGA to DVI-I Adapter

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CHAPTER 3: HARDWARE
3. HARDWARE
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock do not open the device or remove any part of the casing. Contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail] if the device requires servicing.
Read this manual carefully before putting the device into operation.
Observe all warnings and instructions on the device and in this manual. Keep this user manual for future reference.
Power supply: Only connect the device to a grounded power supply.
3.1 BEFORE INSTALLING THE KVM SWITCH
1. Make sure that the device is disconnected from the main power supply before installation. Unplug the device or disconnect the power
supply.
CAUTION:
Cables: Only use the cables supplied by Black Box with the device. Damage resulting from the use of third-party cables is not covered by
warranty. Beware of tripping hazards when laying cables.
Location: Never place electronic devices on the ground between the cables. Never obstruct any vents the device may have. Ensure
adequate ventilation.
Maintenance: This device is maintenance-free. Never open the casing. No settings can be made inside the device.
3.2 FRONT PANEL
The 4Site II front panel has seven status indicators (LEDs) and eight buttons. Buttons 1 to 4 switch between channels, LEDs 1 to 4
indicate the status of the individual channels. Full, Quad, and PiP buttons LEDs are used to switch and indicate display modes and other
functions, e.g., opening the OSD menu.
Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the KVM switch. Table 3-1 describes its components.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
FIGURE 3-1. FRONT PANEL

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TABLE 3-1. KVP4000A-R3 FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE 3-1 COMPONENT STATUS DESCRIPTION
1LEDs 1 to 4
On Green
When these LEDs light green, the corresponding channel
(computer port) has been selected and is available for keyboard
and mouse access.
Flashing Green When a LED flashes green, there is no signal at the video input
of the selected channel.
Yellow An LED lights yellow when there is a signal at the video input,
but another channel has been selected.
Dark When the LED is dark, there is no signal at the video input and another
channel has been selected.
Blue The LEDs light blue when Win Mode preset window configuration
is being selected.
2Full LED On Green This LED lights green when the unit is in Fullscreen mode.
3Quad LED On Green This LED lights green when the unit is in Quad mode.
4PiP LED PiP On Green This LED lights green when the unit is in PiP mode.
5Buttons 1 to 4 Press and release These buttons activate the corresponding channel (computer port).
6Full button Press and release Press to switch to Fullscreen mode.
7Quad button Press and release Press to switch to Quad mode.
8PiP button Press and release Press to switch to picture in picture mode (PiP).
NOTE: While the OSD menu is open, you can still operate the active computer using the mouse or touchscreen.
NOTE: You can also select the active channel using hotkey and the arrow keys.
The selection window closes once the channel selection timeout period has expired.
Configure the channel selection timeout in the OSD under System, Quad Mode.
Use the “Time out of channel selection” menu item to define how long the selector is to be displayed.
3.2.1 ADDITIONAL FRONT-PANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Setting output resolution to safe output modes
To set output resolution to 640 x 480 pixels at 60 Hz simultaneously:
Press and hold buttons 1 and 2 for 2 seconds.
Use this feature when you cannot use the OSD (on-screen display is dark or not legible) because the output resolution setting is not
supported by the monitor. After setting the correct output resolution
(640 x 480 at 60), you can choose a resolution the connected monitor supports in the OSD.
Alternatively, hold buttons 1 and 2 again to cycle through the following video modes: VGA 640 x 480 at 60, SVGA 800 x 600 at 60, XGA 1024
x 768 at 60, UXGA 1600 x 1200 at 60, and the preferred video resolution found in the monitor EDID.
LEDs 1 to 4 and FULL indicate the selected mode in blue.

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Hardware Reset
Press and hold buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 5 seconds to reset the unit completely (video + mouse + keyboard).
Calling up OSD
Press and hold Quad and PiP buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to open the OSD menu.
NOTE: While the OSD menu is open, you can still operate the active computer by mouse or touchscreen.
3.3 BACK PANEL
The back panel of 4Site II features three audio ports, four input source/computer ports, the console port (KVM), the USB control port,
the serial RS-232 control port, four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 device ports, and the power connection.
Figure 3-2 shows the back panel of the KVM switch. Table 3-2 describes its components.
FIGURE 3-2. BACK PANEL

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TABLE 3-2. KVP4000A-R3 BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE 3-2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1Power port Plug for enclosed power cable
2Audio ports Connect external speakers or headphones to the 3.5-mm analog stereo jack or digital
cinch connector. The TOSLINK optical audio connection enables digital audio output.
3Monitor/DVI-I output Analog or digital displays connect to this port.
4DVI-I inputs Analog or digital video signal of up to four sources connect to these four DVI-I ports.
5USB control port External USB control devices connect to this port to operate 4Site II remotely. Execute
firmware updates or manage the device using ConfDev via the control ports.
6RS-232/RJ-45 control port
Connect external serial control devices to this RJ-45 port to operate 4Site II remotely, e.g.
connect to this port to access the OSD menu from a computer using the ConfDev device
configuration tool. The serial RS-232 port is also used for firmware updates.
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(2) USB ports for keyboard,
mouse, touch or trackball
(console)
Two USB ports allow connecting keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or trackball. Using a USB
hub, you can connect multiple keyboards and mice. They will work in share mode with an
inactivity timeout of 3 seconds.
8USB or PS2 keyboard and
mouse (computer) Each computer can be connected with PS/2 or USB-B for keyboard and mouse.
9(4) transparent high-speed
USB 2.0 ports
USB devices (printer, memory stick, finger printer, 3D mouse) are connected to the four
transparent USB ports. This transparent USB 2.0 matrix switches USB 2.0 peripherals
to computers connected to 4Site II.

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION
4. INSTALLATION
STEP 1: PLACING THE 4SITE II SWITCH
To reduce the need for long cables, place the 4Site II as close as possible to its video sources. By default, 4Site II is delivered as desktop
version. Using a rackmount kit, you can also mount it in a 19-inch rack.
Keyboard, monitor, mouse (console), and USB devices connect to 4Site II using the corresponding cables (DVI, USB, or PS/2). KVM
extenders will allow you to work remotely via a CAT5, fiber optic, or Ethernet connection.
STEP 2: CONNECTING THE SWITCH TO POWER
Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of 4Site II, but do not turn the power on.
STEP 3: CONNECTING THE CONSOLE (MONITOR, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, TOUCHSCREEN, TRACKBALL)
3a. Connect your monitor to the monitor port of 4Site II via a VGA-DVI cable (analog) or DVI cable (digital) up to 65.6 feet (20 meters). For
greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender.
3b. Connect your USB mouse and keyboard to the USB-A ports on the console up to 5 meters. For greater distances use a KVM or USB
extender.
NOTE: To connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard to 4Site II, use a PS/2-USB adapter (not included).
3c. Connect your touchscreen to the DVI-I port and the USB-A port.
NOTE: The maximum cable length for video (DVI/VGA) is up to 65.6 feet (20 meters). The maximum cable length for a USB/PS2 keyboard
and mouse is up to 16.4 feet (5 meters). For greater distances, 4Site II supports most KVM extenders, video (DVI/VGA) extenders, and
USB extenders.
FIGURE 4-1. CONNECTING THE KVM CONSOLE WITH A DIGITAL OR ANALOG MONITOR, USB MOUSE, AND USB KEYBOARD.

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STEP 4: CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES/COMPUTERS
4a. Switch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
4b. Connect the keyboard and mouse ports of 4Site II to the computer ports either with a single USB cable or via the PS/2 interface (using a
Y cable) up to 16.4 feet (5 meters). For greater distances, use a KVM or USB extender.
4c. To connect an analog video/computer source (VGA) to 4Site II, use a VGA-DVI cable. Digital video sources are connected via a DVI
cable up to 20 meters. For greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender.
STEP 5: CONNECTING USB DEVICES
5a. Connect a USB device to one of the four transparent USB ports to switch it to computers connected to the 4Site II switch.
NOTE: The 4Site II supports transparent USB devices such as printer, external memory, 3D mouse, and finger printer.
FIGURE 4-2. CONNECTING THE VIDEO SOURCES/COMPUTERS AND USB DEVICES

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STEP 6: POWERING ON THE SYSTEM
6a. Switch on the 4Site II with the power switch on the rear panel. All front panel LEDs light up briefly indicating that the 4Site II is ready for
operation. The 4Site II is now in Quad mode (default).
6b. Power up all connected computers. The 4Site II recognizes all input video sources automatically and displays them on your monitor
screen.
6c. To select another display mode, use the relevant keyboard commands (see page 88f) or buttons on the front panel (page 6).
STEP 7: CONNECTING AUDIO
The 4Site II can be connected to external, powered speakers, or audio devices for sound coming from the four connected sources to be
played back.
Three different connection options are available:
• 3.5-mm analog stereo jack
• Digital cinch connector
• TOSLINK optical audio jack
After physically connecting the speakers to the 4Site II:
7a. Open the OSD and navigate to Computer > Audio.
7b. Enable audio output.
7c. Select the audio source and adjust the volume.
FIGURE 4-3. CONNECTING AUDIO

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A variety of device options are available to connect to the 4Site II for audio output
NOTE: Powered speakers or headphones can also be connected directly to the 4Site II, eliminating the need for an amplifier.

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CHAPTER 5: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
5. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
5.1 OSD OVERVIEW
OSD menu options
SYSTEM HOTKEY Multiple Hotkey/Double-Click Hotkey
HOTMOUSE Hotmouse Recognition, Hotmouse Timeout
OSD POSITION Position of OSD window
OSD LANGUAGE German/English/Spanish
SECURITY Set security level
DISABLE CHANNEL Deactivate unused channels
CONTROL Device control via DCP-XML protocol (RS-232)
MODE CURRENT Set the current channel and mode
START Set the channel and mode in which the device should boot
CONFIGURATION BACKUP Save configuration settings
RECALL Restore last saved configuration
FACTORY RESET Reset to factory default settings
CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT Video resolution and frequency
KEYBOARD Keyboard layout
TOUCH SCREEN Calibration/Mouse key emulation/Enlarge on touch
MOUSE Display type of mouse (PS/2, PS/2 Wheel, or USB)
Set USB mouse positioning (absolute/relative)
FADE Indicate use of smooth transitions
ROTATION Rotate the screen display at different degrees
MULTI MONITOR Assign mouse/keyboard to video
BACKGROUND Select background type
EDID Display of EDID monitor data

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CHAPTER 5: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
OSD menu options (continued)
VIDEO INPUT STATUS Display computers’ video input resolutions
DVI/VGA Choose input signal: DVI/VGA - DVI - VGA
CROPPING Crop the display of video sources
BRIGHTNESS Set brightness of analog input signal
CONTRAST Set contrast of analog input signal
HORIZ POSITION Horizontal screen position
VERT POSITION Vertical screen position
SCREEN WIDTH Set screen width of analog input signal
PHASE Adjust phase of analog input signal
FORMAT Fit input format to screen
COMPUTER CHANNEL MAPPING Assign an input port to a channel
AUDIO Enable audio output/Audio source selection/Volume
NAME 1-4 Assign computer names
KEYBOARD Display type of keyboard (PC1, PC2, PC3, or USB)
MOUSE Display type of mouse (PS/2, PS/2 Wheel, or USB)
Set USB mouse positioning (absolute/relative)
RESET PS/2 Reset PS/2 mouse and keyboard
EDID/DDC Program input EDID
USB DEVICE 1-4 USB PORT STATUS Shows USB 2.0 matrix status and allows USB ports to be assigned to a
device
HELP ABOUT Firmware/hardware version, serial number, etc.
HOTKEY List of keyboard commands
CONTACT Contact information
5.2 OPENING THE OSD MAIN MENU
There are three ways to open the OSD main menu:
• use keyboard command “hotkey” + “O”
• simultaneously press front panel buttons “Quad” + “PiP” for longer than one second
• remotely open the OSD via ConfDev program on an external PC with serial or USB connection
On Screen Display (OSD)
1. Call the OSD by pressing buttons Quad + PiP simultaneously for longer than one second.

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2. The OSD pops up in the center of the screen (on top of the video image).
2. Press Hotkey + O on your computer keyboard.
HK + O
3. Use a serial or USB connection from a PC to 4Site II to remotely open the OSD using ConfDev.
5.3 OSD — NAVIGATION
To navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) either use the buttons on the front panel or your keyboard.
Navigation with Keyboard
To navigate from one field to the next in the OSD menu use the UP and DOWN arrow keys or TAB/SHIFT-TAB keys. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT arrow or + (PLUS) and – (MINUS) keys to change the value in the current field.
Press ENTER to select a menu item.
Press ESC to return to the previous window (higher menu level) or exit the OSD. Changes in parameters are saved automatically.
Navigation Using the Buttons on the Front Panel
Corresponding keys on the console keyboard
Navigation using the buttons on the front panel is analogous to using the console keyboard. Buttons 1 and 2 correspond to the UP and
DOWN arrow keys and buttons 3 and 4 to the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys or +/- keys. Confirm your entry by pressing the PiP/select
button.
Press the Quad/exit button to return to the previous page (higher menu level) or exit the OSD. Changed settings are saved automatically.
NOTE: Hotkey commands are possible while the OSD window is open.

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OSD - SYSTEM - HOTKEY
HOTKEY
Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HOTKEY and press the ENTER/SELECT key to open the HOTKEY window.
Two different hotkey modes are available:
For multiple hotkey commands you can define one to four keys which are pressed simultaneously to enter the command mode.
Selectable keys are: STRG, SHIFT, ALT and WINDOWS.
For double-click hotkey commands you can choose one key, which is double-clicked to enter the command mode.
Selectable keys are: STRG, SHIFT, ALT and SCROLL.
To change the hotkey mode or select another hotkey, navigate with the TAB or ARROW UP/DOWN keys to the respective field and use the
ARROW LEFT/RIGHT or the +/- keys to change the setting.
Multiple keys
The command mode is indicated by an LED flashing on the console keyboard.
Default setting: Multiple Hotkey: CTRL + ALT
NOTE: For a list of hotkeys to operate 4Site II, see Keyboard Commands in the Appendix of this manual.

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OSD - SYSTEM - HOTMOUSE
HOTMOUSE FUNCTION
Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HOTMOUSE and press ENTER/SELECT to open the HOTMOUSE window.
Hotmouse is an exclusive function that comes with Black Box 4Site II. It works with your standard mouse or trackball.
To activate Hotmouse operation:
Navigate to “Enable Hotmouse.”
Change the setting to “Yes.”
There are two modes of Hotmouse operation: Hotmouse Cursor and Hotmouse Menu.
While Hotmouse Cursor supports only a limited set of operations, Hotmouse Menu allows execution of all switch operations and display
mode settings.
While the Hotmouse function is activated, the active computer can still be operated by a keyboard.
For a detailed description of Hotmouse, Hotmouse functionalities, and Hotmouse Menu, see the HOTMOUSE chapter.