Gefen EXT-DVIK-MV-441 User manual

EXT-DVIK-MV-441
User Manual
4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
Release A3
*Preferred

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this unit near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect 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 specied 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. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit,
the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this unit and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Important Safety Instructions

Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular 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 no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
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Warranty Information

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Technical Support
[phone] [phone]
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Fax
[phone]
Email
[email protected]
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
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support

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• Always make sure that the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is running the latest
rmware. The Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite is a free downloadable application
from Gefen that provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades
for this product.
Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/
• In order to operate the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a mouse, a 3-button
mouse is required.
• When controlling the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a keyboard, the default
hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To dene a different hotkey, refer to the section Dening
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 Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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Operating Notes
This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Dual Screen Workstation Set-up: Full Screen and Multiview
• 4 Multiview Modes: Full Screen, Quad-View, PIP (Picture-In-Picture), and PAP
(Picture-And-Picture)
• Input and Output resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and 1080p Full HD
• HDCP 1.4 Compliant
• Controlled via front panel, keyboard/mouse, and RS-232.
• Comprehensive and easy-to-use On Screen Display.
• Supports cascading of up to 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 rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
• 1 x 12V DC Power Supply
• 1 x IEC AC power cord
• 2 x Rack Ears
• 6 x Rack Ear-to-unit attachment screws
• 4 x Self-adhesive bump-ons
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Front Panel.................................................................................................... 2
Back Panel .................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................. 7
Connection Instructions................................................................................. 7
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 9
2 Basic Operation
Powering the Switcher......................................................................................... 12
Display Nomenclature ......................................................................................... 14
Main and Auxiliary Displays ........................................................................ 14
Using the Auxiliary Display.......................................................................... 15
Windows...................................................................................................... 16
Display Modes..................................................................................................... 17
Selecting the Display Mode......................................................................... 18
Switching Sources............................................................................................... 19
Full Mode .................................................................................................... 19
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
Dening the Hotkey..................................................................................... 40
Linking / Unlinking USB............................................................................... 42
Linking / Unlinking Audio............................................................................. 44
Linking / Unlinking Video B ......................................................................... 46
OSD Timeout .............................................................................................. 48
Titlebar Timeout .......................................................................................... 50
Show PC Name........................................................................................... 52
Show Video Signal ...................................................................................... 54
Output Resolution ....................................................................................... 56
Shrink Control ............................................................................................. 58
EDID Mode.................................................................................................. 60
One-Click Switching .................................................................................... 62
PIP Scan Period.......................................................................................... 64
Load Factory Default................................................................................... 66

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Table of Contents
Read Monitor EDID ..................................................................................... 68
Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................................... 70
Changing 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
Specications .................................................................................................... 125

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1 Getting Started
4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher

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Page Title
Front Panel
Introduction
Getting Started Getting Started
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 In12V DCMain 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
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Page TitleIntroduction
ID Name Description
1USB Connect a USB device to each of these
USB ports.
2Source selection (1 - 4) Press these buttons to select the
video / audio / USB source.
See Switching Sources (page 19) for
more information.
3Solo (USB, Audio) These buttons allow separate (unlinked)
selection of USB an audio sources.
When either button is illuminated, the
Source selection (1 - 4) buttons select
the USB or audio source instead of the
Video A source.
4OSD 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 to depress
this button and reset the unit.
7 Power This LED indicator will glow solid blue
when power is applied to the unit.
Getting Started

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Back Panel
Introduction
Getting Started Getting Started
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 In12V DCMain 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
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Introduction
ID Name Description
1 Grounding terminal Connect a grounding wire from this
terminal to an approved Earth ground.
2 Main Press this switch to power-on or power-
off the unit.
3 12V DC Connect the included power supply from
this power receptacle to an available
electrical outlet.
4RS-232 In Connect an RS-232 cable from this
power to an RS-232 controller.
5RS-232 Out Connect an RS-232 cable from this port
to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
6 Keyboard / Mouse Connect a keyboard and mouse to these
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.
8Mic (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 cable from
this jack to a pair of powered speakers.
10 Mic
(Source 1 - Source 4)
Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from
this jack to the Mic jack on the source
computer.
11 L/R In
(Source 1 - Source 4)
Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable
from this jack to the Line Out jack on the
computer.
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Getting Started

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Getting Started
Introduction
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

Connection Instructions
►Video Source
1. Use DVI cables to connect a DVI source (e.g. computer) to each one of the DVI-D In
ports (Source 1 - Source 4) on the rear panel. Note that only DVI-D (digital) sources
are supported.
►Audio Source
2. Connect 3.5mm mini-stereo cables from the audio output on the computer to the L/R
In jacks on the rear panel.
►USB (Host)
3. Connect USB cables from each computer to the USB Host ports on the read panel.
►Displays
4. Connect a DVI display to each of the Workstation ports (Video A DVD-D and Video B
DVI-D). Note that the display connected to Video A will support multiple sources.
The display connected to Video B will only be used to display 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
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 In12V DCMain 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
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Installation
Getting Started
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 DCMain
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

►Audio Output
6. Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the L/R Out jack to a pair of powered
speakers.
►RS-232 (optional)
7. Connect an RS-232 cable from the automation control device to the RS-232 In port.
8. Connect another RS-232 cable from the RS-232 Out port to another 4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher. Up to eight 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switchers can be daisy-
chained together. See Cascading (page 73) for more information.
►USB (computer control)
9. Connect up to two USB devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse, USB drive, etc.) to these
ports. Depending upon 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 Getting Started
Installation
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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 In12V DCMain 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 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 In12V DCMain 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

Sample Wiring Diagram
Getting Started
RS-232 CABLE
DVI Display
DVI Display
Keyboard
Mouse
EXT-DVIK-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
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