Gefen DL User manual

www.gefen.com
®
2x1 DVI Dual Link
KVM Switcher
EXT-DVIKVM-241DL
USER MANUAL

ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE
Technical Support:
Telephone [phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Technical Support Hours:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Write To:
Gefen, LLC.
C/O Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
[email protected]
www.gefen.com
Notice
Gefen, LLC. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and
any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
2X1 DVI KVM DL Switcher is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2011 Gefen, LLC., All Rights Reserved
All trademarks are the property of their respective companies Rev A2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Panel Descriptions
4. Connecting and Operating the DL Switcher
5. Operation Notes
6. RMT2-IR Installation
7. IR Code Conflicts / IR Extender Installation
8. Specifications
9. Warranty

Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen 2x1 DVI DL Switcher. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen’s line of KVM (Keyboard Video & Mouse), DVI, USB, switches, extenders,
converters and hubs is designed to make computer use more comfortable, more
productive and less expensive. KVM switches allow access to multiple computers
from a single keyboard, while the extenders give the user control over a computer
up to 330 feet away from the work area.
Gefen products offer solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center
control, information distribution, conference room presentation, and school and
corporate training environments.
Our Commitment
Gefen will always offer the finest quality product at the best possible price. Included
in that price is a lifetime of free support from a team of outstanding engineers.
Now you can switch easily and reliably between any combination of two dual link
DVI & USB 2.0 equipped computers (PC or Mac) - using only one keyboard, display
and mouse. The 2X1 DL cross platform switcher saves space - there’s no need to
work on a desk crowded with double displays, keyboards and mouse devices. It
saves time - there’s no need to move from one monitor to another to access different
computers. And, it saves money - there’s no need to purchase additional displays,
mouse devices, keyboards etc.
INTRODUCTION
1

FEATURES
Features
• Saves time, money, and desktop space -- no need for multiple monitors, keyboards
and setup labor
• Maintains highest possible Dual-Link DVI resolution video at 3840 x 2400 @ 60Hz
• No loss of signal quality when sending DVI / Audio / USB through this unit
• Use either PC or Mac with USB keyboard/mouse
• Switches easily between any two dual link DVI computers
• Auto EQ feature compensates for poor quality cables when necessary
• Switches between two dual link DVI, USB 2.0 and Audio Sources
• Discrete IR Remote control
Includes:
(1) 2x1 DVI DL Switcher
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) RMT2-IR Remote Control
(2) 6ft Dual Link DVI cables
(2) 6ft USB cables
(2) Audio cables
(1) User Manual
2
Optional wired RMT-2
remote control

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
3
Power Indicator Infrared
Eye Source
Selector
Indicates which
input is selected
Audio In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out
Contact Closure Interface
for optional wired remote
control (see p.2 bottom)
5V DC Input DVI In 1 DVI In 2DVI Out
USB
Output
USB In 1
USB In 2
(to Mouse /
Keyboard)
(From Computers)

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 2x1 DVI DL SWITCHER
How to Connect the DL Switcher to your devices
1. Connect the supplied cables from your first computer into the DVI In 1, USB In
1, and Audio In 1 connection in the back of the DVI Switcher.
2. Connect the supplied cables from your second computer into the DVI In 2, USB
In 2, and Audio In 2 connection in the back of the DVI Switcher.
3. Connect the monitor to the DVI Out connection.
4. Connect your USB devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse) into the USB Out.
5. Connect your speakers to the Audio Out.
6. Plug the 5VDC power supply into the DL Switcher.
How to Operate the DL Switcher
1. Use the front panel push button to switch between sources.
2. Use the RMT2-IR remote control port to remotely toggle between sources.
3. Use the optional RMT-2 wired remote control to remotely toggle between
sources.
4

2x1 DVI DL OPERATION NOTES
5
Operation Notes
When turning on or rebooting your computers, the DVI DL Switcher must be select-
ed to the computer that is booting until the computer completes the boot cycle. This
step can be eliminated using the Gefen DVI Detective, which stores the displays
EDID.
If you loose your picture when switch from source 1 to source 2 or vice-versa you
will need a DVI Detective.
If you are experiencing USB dropouts try using the switcher just as a USB hub by
only connecting the USB cables from your computers to the switcher. Connect your
devices to the USB out portion of the switcher and connect your display to your
computer directly. Start your computer up and try switching. If your USB devices do
come up normally then you will need a DVI Detective to negotiate the video/USB
signals for faster switching. If they do not come up normally, then you will need to
call tech support.

RMT2-IR INSTALLATION
6
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT2-IR remote.
2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.
3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing
up. The side that is not marked must be facing down.
4. Test the RMT2-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator
light on the remote will flash once each time you press a button. WARNING:
Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rap-
idly. These actions will cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be
repeated.
Note: The RMT2-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for opera-
tion, the second battery is complimentary.
Optional RMT-2 wired remote
(connection shown on page 3)
RMT2-IR
Infrared Remote
RMT-EXTIR
Infrared Signal
Extender

IR CODE CONFLICTS
In the event of IR conflicts, please do the following:
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the RMT 2-IR remote.
2. Locate the Dip Switches just above the batteries
3. Switch the Dip Switches on the RMT 2-IR to any of the combinations pictured
below.
4. Dip Switches 1 and 2 in the RMT 2-IR correspond with Dip Switches 1 and 2 on
the bottom (underneath a piece of metallic tape) of the 2X1 DVI DL Switcher
respectively. Flip the switches on the outside of the 2x1 DVI DL Switcher to
match the same Remote Channel as the RMT 2-IR. The 2x1 DVI DL Switcher
is now set to a new IR Code.
12
Remote Channel 1:
12
Remote Channel 2:
12
Remote Channel 3:
12
Remote Channel 4:
7
IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION
How to Connect the IR Extender
(Gefen part #EXT-RMT-EXTIR)
1. Locate the dip switches underneath the switcher, they will be hidden under-
neath a blank silver sticker, and flip dip switch number 4 to the "ON" position.
2. Plug the IR extender into the Remote port on the front of the Switcher Unit (where
the RMT-2 optional wired remote connects on page 3).
You should now be able to switch using the IR Extender (shown on the bottom of page 6
immediately opposite this sentence).