Ihse MV42 Series User manual

Document MV42_REV04.00_en
Firmware version: 01.08
Edition: 2021-11-11
Software version: 1.8.0.0
USER MANUAL
Draco MultiView 4K
60
KVM Switch
Series MV42

Introduction
This manual contains important safety instructions as well as instructions for setting up the product and
operating it.
Please read the general safety instructions (see chapter 1.4, page 10) and additional notice in
the respective chapters.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
The model and serial number of your products are indicated on the bottom of our products. Always refer to
this information when you need to contact your dealer or the support of IHSE GmbH (see chapter 18,
page 217).
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Validity of this Manual
This manual applies to all products of the series named on the cover page. Differences between the various
models are clearly described. Please note the change log for this manual in chapter 22, page 225.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications, functions or circuitry of the series described
here without notice. Information in this manual can be changed, expanded, or deleted without notice. You
can find the current version of the manual in the download area of our website.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................................................3
1 Important Information ....................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Firmware and Software........................................................................................................................9
1.2 Symbols for Warnings and Helpful Information ...................................................................................9
1.3 Terms and Spellings ............................................................................................................................9
1.4 EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................10
2 Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................11
3 Description....................................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Intended Use......................................................................................................................................13
3.2 System Overview ...............................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 Draco MV System...............................................................................................................14
3.2.2 Draco MV System with External Controls...........................................................................15
3.2.3 Signal Routing/Assignment of the USB-HID, Video and Audio Signals.............................16
3.2.4 Streaming of Video Signals ................................................................................................17
3.2.5 Switching Methods..............................................................................................................18
3.2.6 Transmitted Signals............................................................................................................19
3.3 Display Modes, Display Options and Switching Methods..................................................................21
3.3.1 Display Mode Fullscreen ....................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Display Mode Quad (2x2)...................................................................................................24
3.3.3 Display Mode PiP (1+3) (Picture-in-Picture).......................................................................25
3.3.4 Display Mode PbP (2+2) (Picture-by-Picture) ....................................................................27
3.3.5 Display Mode Preview ........................................................................................................28
3.3.6 Display Mode Free..............................................................................................................30
3.4 Installation Examples .........................................................................................................................32
3.4.1 Single-Head Installation......................................................................................................32
3.4.2 Dual-Head Installation ........................................................................................................33
3.4.3 Single-Head Installation with optional External Controls....................................................34
3.4.4 Dual-Head Installation with optional External Control ........................................................35
3.5 Product Types ....................................................................................................................................36
3.6 Accessories for the Chassis...............................................................................................................36
3.7 Accessories for the Interfaces............................................................................................................37
3.8 Scope of Delivery ...............................................................................................................................37
3.9 Device Views......................................................................................................................................38
3.9.1 Overview Draco MultiView 4K60..........................................................................................38
3.9.2 Ports for CPUs, USB Devices, Service and External Switching Solution ..........................38
3.9.3 Ports for Video/Audio, DisplayPort 1.2, Single-Head .........................................................39
3.9.4 Ports for Video/Audio, DisplayPort 1.2, Dual-Head............................................................39
3.9.5 Ports for Video/Audio, HDMI 2.0, Single-Head ..................................................................40
3.9.6 Ports for Video/Audio, HDMI 2.0, Dual-Head .....................................................................40
3.9.7 Ports for Network and Power Supply Voltage ....................................................................41
3.10 Device Status Indication ....................................................................................................................41
3.10.1 USB-HID Control ................................................................................................................41

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3.10.2 USB-HID Control and Status, DisplayPort 1.2, Single-Head..............................................42
3.10.3 USB-HID Control and Status, DisplayPort 1.2, Dual-Head Ports.......................................43
3.10.4 USB-HID Control and Status, HDMI 2.0, Single-Head Ports .............................................44
3.10.5 USB-HID Control and Status, HDMI 2.0, Dual-Head Ports ................................................45
3.10.6 Network Connection and Power Supply Voltage................................................................46
4 Access and Operation Options...................................................................................................................47
4.1 Command Mode.................................................................................................................................48
4.2 Control Options via OSD....................................................................................................................50
Keyboard Control ...............................................................................................................................50
4.2.1 Keyboard Commands .........................................................................................................51
4.2.2 Menu Structure ...................................................................................................................52
4.3 Control Options via Management Software .......................................................................................53
4.3.1 Menu Structure ...................................................................................................................53
4.3.2 Toolbar................................................................................................................................54
4.3.3 Mouse Control ....................................................................................................................55
4.3.4 Keyboard Control................................................................................................................55
4.3.5 Reload Options ...................................................................................................................55
4.3.6 Context Function.................................................................................................................56
4.3.7 Sort Function.......................................................................................................................56
4.3.8 Filter Function .....................................................................................................................56
4.3.9 Device Overview.................................................................................................................57
5 Installation.....................................................................................................................................................60
5.1 Setting up the Draco MV ....................................................................................................................60
5.1.1 Connecting the Draco MV to the Sink and the Sources .....................................................60
5.1.2 Setting the Initial Configuration in the OSD........................................................................61
5.2 Connecting the Management Software with the Draco MV ...............................................................62
5.2.1 Installing the Management Software ..................................................................................62
5.2.2 Setting up Network and Firewall Releases.........................................................................63
5.2.3 Connecting the Draco MV to the Computer........................................................................63
5.2.4 Starting the Management Software ....................................................................................64
5.2.5 Connecting to the Draco MV with known IP Address.........................................................65
5.2.6 Connecting to the Draco MV via Device Finder..................................................................66
6 Configuration via OSD .................................................................................................................................68
6.1 Overview Configuration Menu............................................................................................................69
6.2 System Settings .................................................................................................................................70
6.2.1 Setting System Configuration .............................................................................................70
6.2.2 Setting Network Configuration............................................................................................73
6.2.3 Setting Date and Time........................................................................................................76
6.2.4 Setting SNMP Function ......................................................................................................78
6.2.5 Setting Display Options ......................................................................................................80
6.3 User Settings......................................................................................................................................82
6.4 Setting Video Inputs and Video Outputs............................................................................................84
6.4.1 Setting Video Inputs Parameters........................................................................................84

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6.4.2 Setting Video Outputs Parameters .....................................................................................85
6.5 Configuring the Layouts of the Free Mode ........................................................................................86
6.5.1 Displaying the Free Mode initially.......................................................................................86
6.5.2 Activating and Deactivating the Edit Mode.........................................................................87
6.5.3 Opening the Help Text in the Edit Mode.............................................................................87
6.5.4 Cropping an Area of a Window...........................................................................................88
6.5.5 Scaling a Window in a Layout ............................................................................................89
6.5.6 Moving a Window in a Layout.............................................................................................90
6.5.7 Toggling a Window Level in the Foreground or Background .............................................91
6.5.8 Resetting a changed Window in a Layout ..........................................................................92
6.5.9 Opening a Layout ...............................................................................................................93
6.5.10 Saving a Layout ..................................................................................................................94
6.5.11 Resetting a Layout..............................................................................................................95
6.5.12 Exiting the Edit Mode of Free Mode ...................................................................................96
6.6 Saving and Loading a Configuration..................................................................................................97
6.6.1 Saving an Active Configuration ..........................................................................................97
6.6.2 Saving a Predefined Configuration.....................................................................................98
6.6.3 Opening a Predefined Configuration ..................................................................................99
7 Configuration via Management Software ................................................................................................100
7.1 Configuring in Online Mode .............................................................................................................100
7.2 Configuring in Offline Mode .............................................................................................................101
7.3 Setting Management Software Options ...........................................................................................102
7.3.1 Setting Program Default Settings .....................................................................................102
7.3.2 Setting Font Size and Tooltip in the Toolbar ....................................................................103
7.3.3 Setting Language of the Management Software ..............................................................104
7.3.4 Setting Autostart of the Device Finder..............................................................................105
7.4 System Settings ...............................................................................................................................106
7.4.1 Setting System Configuration ...........................................................................................106
7.4.2 Setting Network Configuration..........................................................................................109
7.4.3 Setting Syslog Function....................................................................................................111
7.4.4 Setting SNMP Function ....................................................................................................114
7.4.5 Setting Date and Time......................................................................................................120
7.4.6 Setting Display Options ....................................................................................................122
7.5 Configuration of Video Ports ............................................................................................................124
7.5.1 Setting Video Inputs Parameters......................................................................................124
7.5.2 Setting Video Outputs Parameters ...................................................................................126
7.6 User Settings....................................................................................................................................128
7.7 Saving and Activating Configurations ..............................................................................................130
7.7.1 Saving the Current Configuration to the Draco MV ..........................................................130
7.7.2 Saving a Configuration Locally .........................................................................................131
7.7.3 Opening a Locally Saved Configuration ...........................................................................132
7.7.4 Uploading a Predefined Configuration to the Draco MV ..................................................132
7.7.5 Activating a Predefined Configuration ..............................................................................134

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7.7.6 Downloading a Predefined Configuration from the Draco MV..........................................135
7.8 Saving and Opening a saved Status................................................................................................136
7.8.1 Saving a Status.................................................................................................................136
7.8.2 Opening a locally saved Status via Management Software .............................................138
8 Configuring USB 2.0 Ports via Configuration File ..................................................................................139
9 Operation via Mouse ..................................................................................................................................141
9.1 Mouse Movement in Dual-Head/Multi-Head Systems .....................................................................141
9.2 Focusing on one Input via Hot Mouse .............................................................................................143
10 Operation via Keyboard.............................................................................................................................146
10.1 Switching the USB-HID Control via Keyboard Command ...............................................................146
10.2 Focusing on one Input via Keyboard Command..............................................................................147
10.3 Focusing on two Inputs via Keyboard Command in Fullscreen Mode.............................................150
10.4 Changing the Display Mode via Function Keys ...............................................................................151
10.5 Switching the USB-HID Control via Multi-Screen Control................................................................153
10.6 Summary of Keyboard Commands..................................................................................................154
10.6.1 Command Mode and OSD ...............................................................................................154
10.6.2 Switching USB-HID Control, Focusing on an Input, and Changing Display Modes.........155
10.7 Overview of Keyboard Commands ..................................................................................................158
10.7.1 Keyboard Commands for Configuration ...........................................................................158
10.7.2 Keyboard Commands for Operation.................................................................................158
11 Operation via OSD......................................................................................................................................159
11.1 Focusing on one or two Inputs via OSD ..........................................................................................159
11.2 Changing the Display Mode via OSD ..............................................................................................161
11.3 Powering Down, Restarting, and Resetting via OSD.......................................................................164
11.3.1 Powering Down the Draco MV..........................................................................................164
11.3.2 Restarting the Draco MV ..................................................................................................164
12 Operation via External Switching Solution..............................................................................................165
13 Operation via Management Software .......................................................................................................166
13.1 Focusing on one or two Inputs via Management Software..............................................................166
13.2 Changing the Display Mode via Management Software..................................................................169
13.3 Powering Down, Restarting, and Resetting via Management Software ..........................................170
13.3.1 Powering Down the Draco MV..........................................................................................170
13.3.2 Restarting the Draco MV ..................................................................................................171
13.4 Using a USB 2.0 Device...................................................................................................................172
14 Operation via API Interface .......................................................................................................................173
14.1 Focusing on one or two Inputs via 7-Byte API Telegrams.................................................................173
14.1.1 Focusing on one Input via 7-Byte API Telegrams ............................................................173
14.1.2 Focusing on two Inputs in Fullscreen Mode via 7-Byte API Telegrams ...........................174
14.2 Extended Mode and USB-HID Control Selection via 9-Byte Telegrams............................................176
14.2.1 Changing the Display Mode..............................................................................................176
14.2.2 Selecting the Free Mode Layout.......................................................................................177
14.2.3 Keeping/Switching the USB-HID Control..........................................................................177
14.3 Focusing on two Inputs in Fullscreen Mode via 9-Byte Telegrams....................................................178

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14.3.1 Selecting the Input for the individual Fullscreen Mode.....................................................178
14.3.2 Selecting the Output for the individual Fullscreen Mode..................................................178
15 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................179
15.1 Maintaining the Hardware ................................................................................................................179
15.2 Querying a Status, Updating the Firmware, Resetting the Device via OSD....................................179
15.2.1 Querying the Video Status................................................................................................180
15.2.2 Querying the Network Status............................................................................................180
15.2.3 Querying the SNMP Status ..............................................................................................182
15.2.4 Querying the Firmware Status..........................................................................................183
15.2.5 Querying the Trace Events...............................................................................................184
15.2.6 Resetting the Draco MV to the Factory Settings ..............................................................185
15.3 Querying a Status, Updating the Firmware, Resetting the Device via Management Software .......186
15.3.1 Querying the Video Status................................................................................................186
15.3.2 Querying the Network Status............................................................................................186
15.3.3 Querying the Firmware Status..........................................................................................187
15.3.4 Querying the Syslog Monitoring .......................................................................................188
15.3.5 Querying the SNMP Monitoring........................................................................................191
15.3.6 Updating the Firmware via Management Software ..........................................................194
15.3.7 Resetting the Draco MV to the Factory Settings ..............................................................197
15.4 Querying the System Status via API Interface.................................................................................198
15.4.1 Status Request Response - Free Mode Layout ...............................................................198
15.4.2 Status Request Response - Display Mode.......................................................................199
15.4.3 Status Request Response - Power Status and Hardware ...............................................199
15.4.4 Status Request Response - Video Signal Presence at Input X .......................................200
15.4.5 Status Request Response - USB Routing/Monitor Connected to Output X.....................202
15.4.6 Status Request Response - Associated Window from Input X displayed on Output X ......204
15.5 Updating the Firmware of the USB/GPIO part via Service Port ......................................................206
16 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................208
16.1 Network Issues.................................................................................................................................208
16.2 Failure at the Draco MV ...................................................................................................................208
16.3 Failure at the USB-HID Port.............................................................................................................208
16.4 Video Interference............................................................................................................................208
16.5 Video Resolution is not correct ........................................................................................................209
16.6 Blank Screen....................................................................................................................................209
16.7 OSD..................................................................................................................................................209
16.8 Edit Mode of the Free Mode ............................................................................................................209
17 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................210
17.1 Interfaces .........................................................................................................................................210
17.1.1 DisplayPort 1.2 .................................................................................................................210
17.1.2 HDMI 2.0...........................................................................................................................210
17.1.3 USB-HID ...........................................................................................................................211
17.1.4 USB 2.0 (transparent).......................................................................................................211
17.1.5 Mini-USB...........................................................................................................................211

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17.1.6 GPIO .................................................................................................................................212
17.1.7 RJ45 (Network).................................................................................................................212
17.1.8 3,5 mm Audio Interface (Optical Digital/Analog)...............................................................212
17.2 Connector Pinouts............................................................................................................................213
17.2.1 DisplayPort - Upstream.....................................................................................................213
17.2.2 DisplayPort - Downstream ................................................................................................213
17.2.3 HDMI.................................................................................................................................213
17.2.4 USB, Type A .....................................................................................................................214
17.2.5 USB, Type B .....................................................................................................................214
17.2.6 Mini-USB, Type B .............................................................................................................214
17.2.7 D-Sub 9 (GPIO) ................................................................................................................214
17.2.8 Mini-Toslink.......................................................................................................................214
17.2.9 RJ45 (Network).................................................................................................................215
17.3 Power Supply Voltage and Power Consumption .............................................................................215
17.4 Environmental Conditions and Emissions........................................................................................215
17.5 Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................215
17.6 Weight ..............................................................................................................................................215
17.7 MTBF................................................................................................................................................216
18 Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................217
18.1 Support Checklist .............................................................................................................................217
18.2 Shipping Checklist............................................................................................................................217
19 Certificates/Directives................................................................................................................................218
19.1 North American Regulatory Compliance..........................................................................................218
19.2 WEEE...............................................................................................................................................218
20 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................219
21 Table of Figures..........................................................................................................................................221
22 Change Log.................................................................................................................................................225

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1 Important Information
1.1 Firmware and Software
The information in this manual refers to the latest firmware available at the date of manual release. Please
refer to the change log (see chapter 22, page 225) for user manual updates.
1.2 Symbols for Warnings and Helpful Information
The meaning of the symbols used for warnings and helpful information in this manual is described below:
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE identifies information, if not observed, endangers the functionality of your device or the security
of your data.
This symbol indicates information about special features on the device or when using device and function
variants.
This symbol indicates instructions for procedures recommended by the manufacturer for an effective
utilization of the device potential.
1.3 Terms and Spellings
Uniform terms are used in this manual for better readability or easier assignment.
The following terms are used for products and system descriptions:
Term
Description
Draco MV Draco MultiView 4K60
Management software Draco MV-Tool (see chapter 4, page 47)
Source Computer, graphic card
Sink Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
The following text format and spellings are used for keyboard commands:
Keyboard command Description
key Key on the keyboard.
key + key Press keys simultaneously.
key, key
Press keys successively.
2x key Press key quickly, twice in a row (like a mouse double-click).
Number/number on the
keyboard
Numeric key at the top end of the alphanumeric keyboard usually used for
described operations.
Number on the
numerical pad
Numeric key on the numerical pad. If the use of the numerical keypad is
required, it is explicitly described.
The following text format is used for, e.g., descriptions of editing files or updating firmware:

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Keyboard command Description
Config.txt
For instance, file name
#CFG
For instance, file content
The following text format and spellings are used for software descriptions:
Spelling Description
Bold print Description of terms that are used in the device firmware or the management
software
Bold print > Bold
print
•OSD: selection of a menu item in a menu in the working area, e.g.,
Configuration > System
•Management software: selection of a menu item in the working area, the
menu bar, or the toolbar, e.g., Extras > Options
Mouse button Description
Left mouse button Primary mouse button* (default in most operating systems)
Right mouse button Secondary mouse button*
* Unless you have customized your mouse settings in the used operating system.
Descriptions containing "click...", "mouse click" or "double-click" each means a click with the primary (left)
mouse button. If the right mouse button has to be used, this is explicitly declared in the description.
1.4 EU Declaration of Conformity
Please find the EU Declaration of Conformity for the device under:
www.ihse.com/eu-declaration-of-conformity
A copy of the original, product-specific EU Declaration of Conformity can be provided upon request. For
contact details, see page 2 of this manual.

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2 Safety Instructions
To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your device, please note the following guidelines:
Read this user manual carefully.
Only use the device according to this user manual. Failure to follow the instructions described can
damage the device or endanger the security of your data.
Take any required ESD precautions.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock due to freely accessible power connections when the chassis is open
Risk of bruising, abrasion or shearing of fingertips due to rotating fan when the chassis is open
If the chassis is opened while power is supplied to the device, electric shock may occur if the internal
wiring is touched. If a running fan is touched while the case is open, bruises, abrasions or shearing of
fingertips may occur.
There are no necessary maintenance procedures that require opening the chassis.
Do NOT remove the cover of the chassis.
Do NOT install the device in environments where children are likely to be present.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to tremendously heated chassis surface after a long period of operation
The surface of the chassis can become very warm after a long period of operation. If the chassis surface
is touched after a long period of operation, this can cause skin burns.
Protective gloves must be worn to transport a fully equipped chassis after a long period of operation.
Ensure that there is sufficient distance from the operator, e.g., for mounting under a table.
Do NOT install the device in environments where children are likely to be present.
Installation location
While operating, the device and the power supply units can get warm. Damage to the device can occur in a
damp environment.
Use the device only in dry, indoor environments.
Use the device only in a room with adequate ventilation.
Existing ventilation openings on the device must always be free.
Do not place the power supply units directly on top of the device.
If installing the device under the table, place the device at a sufficient distance from the operator.
Place all power sockets including the sockets for the supplied external power supply units easily
accessible and directly next to each other.

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Connection
Check the device and the power supply units for visible damage before connecting it.
Only connect the device or the power supply units without any visible damage at the chassis or the
cable.
Only use power supply units originally supplied with the product or manufacturer-approved
replacements.
Connect all power supply units to grounded outlets.
Ensure that the ground connection is maintained from the outlet socket through to the power supply
unit's AC power input.
Disconnect the Device from the Circuit
NOTICE
The cable plugs on the device side can contain a lock. In the event of a necessary quick and complete
disconnection from the external electric circuits:
Remove all corresponding cable plugs from the socket,
Or set the power switch of the power outlets (if available) to the “Off” position.

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3 Description
3.1 Intended Use
The Draco MV is used to stream video/audio signals and switch the USB-HID control of up to four sources
at one console with only one mouse and keyboard as well as with one monitor (Single-Head variant) or two
monitors.
The Dual-Head variant offers the possibility to connect up to four monitors.
To use an external switching solution via dry-contact, the Draco MV offers a GPIO interface to switch the
USB-HID control and to indicate the switching status (see accessories list in chapter 3.6, page 36).
Alternatively, there is an API interface available over TCP/IP.
NOTICE
Interferences when the immunity limit values are exceeded
If the limit values listed in EN 55024 are exceeded, reliable and accurate functioning of the devices
cannot be guaranteed.
NOTICE
Possible radio interference in a domestic environment
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Follow the safety and installation instructions provided in this manual.
Use connection cables according to the specifications for the length and type given in this manual.

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3.2 System Overview
3.2.1 Draco MV System
A Draco MV system consists of a Draco MV, up to four sources and a console with up to four monitors with
only one mouse and keyboard. The sources are directly connected to the Draco MV via provided USB and
video cables. Monitors, keyboard, mouse, and optional audio devices are also connected directly to the
Draco MV.
The Draco MV manages the switching commands and the arrangement of video streams internally.
Fig. 1 System overview (example = Dual-Head installation)
1 Sources (computer, graphic card)
2
Draco Multiview 4K60
3 Console (monitors, keyboard, mouse with
optional audio devices and USB devices)
2
3
1

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3.2.2 Draco MV System with External Controls
The Draco MV system can be connected to external controls.
•An external switching solution via dry contact, using the GPIO interface.
•An external control via TCP/IP, using a Cat X network cable via API interface.
Fig. 2 System overview (example = Dual-Head installation with external controls)
1 Sources (computer, graphic card)
2
Draco Multiview 4K60
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External switching solution with GPIO interface
(optional)
4 Console (monitors, keyboard, mouse with
optional audio devices and USB devices)
5
Network connection cable (Cat X)
6
External control, TCP/IP (optional)
1
3
6
5
4
2

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3.2.3 Signal Routing/Assignment of the USB-HID, Video and Audio Signals
The related video, audio, USB-HID and USB 2.0 signals are shown in color in the following figure. In the
Draco MV system, output 1 on the primary video/audio board is the main output for the main monitor.
The terms “main output” and “main m
onitor” are used in this manual, also the term “main window”. The
main window
is relevant for some display modes and is displayed on the main monitor and the monitor 1 of
the secondary video/audio board.
All terms are important to understand main functions and switching
methods of the Draco
MV.
Example
The following figure shows the signal routing/assignment with an exemplary Dual-Head installation with four
monitors and audio devices.
Fig. 3 Assignment of USB-HID and video signals
1 Primary video/audio board
2
Video output of the primary video/audio board
3
Main monitor - OUT1.1 (main output) - primary
video/audio board
4
Monitor 2 - OUT2.1 -secondary video/audio board
5
Audio output of the primary video/audio board
6
Audio 1 - OUT1.1 - primary video/audio board
7
Audio 2 - OUT2.1 - primary video/audio board
8 Secondary video/audio board
9
Video output of the secondary video/audio board
10
Monitor 1 - OUT1.2 -
secondary video/audio board
11
Monitor 2 - OUT2.2 -
secondary video/audio board
12
Audio output - secondary video/audio board
13
Audio 1 - OUT1.2 - secondary video/audio board
14
Audio 2 - OUT2.2 - secondary video/audio board
With
Single-Head devices, the video outputs are named OUT1/OUT2 and the audio outputs are named 1/2.
The inputs and outputs of the primary video/audio board belong together. The same applies to the
secondary video/audio board. The boards themselves are not linked to each other.
The primary and secondary cards switch
completely independently, but as such synchronously.
It is not possible to use input signals from the primary board on the output of the secondary board and vice
versa.
Therefore, always connect Single
-Head sources and the main monitor on the primary video/audio board.
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3.2.4 Streaming of Video Signals
The Draco MV streams video signals in windows on a display. The window arrangement differs depending
on the selected display mode.
Fig. 4 Free Mode - Example for windows on a display to stream up to four video signals
1 Monitor
2
Display
3 Window with streamed video signal
The Source Name option shows the associated input name of a window. We recommend activating this
option especially for the
display modes PiP (1+3) and Free.
To highlight the window with current USB
-HID control, the Active Source Frame option can be enabled
except for the mirrored Fullscreen Mode (see chapter
6.2.5, page 80 or chapter 7.4.6, page 122).
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3.2.5 Switching Methods
In this user manual, we use two terms to describe switching methods with different results.
When using the Draco MV as video multi viewer without using keyboard and mouse, focusing on another
input is the relevant switching method (see chapters 12, 13 and 14, pages 165, 166 and 173).
When using USB-HID control, depending on the selected display mode, it is possible to stream the video
signal of an input to a focused window (in the foreground or on the main window) and have the current
USB-HID control on another window (controlled window) at the same time.
System part/interface
Focusing on another input
Switching the USB-HID control
Internal window
arrangement
Depending on the current display mode,
the internal window arrangement
changes based on the selected input(s).
The internal window arrangement
remains with focused window.
Video outputs All video outputs get the information of
the changed window arrangement.
No reaction.
Main monitor Depending on the current display
mode, the associated window of the
selected input is displayed on the main
monitor.
No reaction.
Monitor 2 Depending on the current display mode,
monitor 2 shows a mirrored image of
the main monitor or displays the
associated window of another input.
No reaction.
USB-HID The USB-HID control is switched to the selected input.
Mouse The mouse can be used in the window associated to the selected input with
current USB-HID control.
Source Frame With activated Active Source Frame option, a frame is shown around the
window associated to the selected input with current USB-HID control.
USB 2.0
Unblocked USB 2.0 ports are routed to the selected input.
Audio outputs Both audio outputs output the audio signal of the focused input/input with current
USB-HID control (except if using the Mixed Audio option, see chapter 3.2.6,
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3.2.6 Transmitted Signals
Output Function
Video The video signals of all sources are simultaneously streamed to the
Draco MV and the windows on the monitor(s) depending on the selected
display mode.
The monitors of the secondary video/audio board can have a different
resolution than the monitors of the primary board.
If connecting monitors with different resolutions to one video/audio board,
both outputs output the same resolution, whereby the output signal depends
on the preferred timing of the EDID.
Audio The audio signals of all sources are simultaneously streamed to the Draco MV.
It is possible to plug one analog audio device and one digital device in the two
audio outputs of one video/audio board to at the same time. The audio output
must be configured in the operating system of the respective computer in each
case.
There are the following possibilities for the audio output:
Audio signal of
the currently
active source
The audio signal from the focused input/the input with
current USB-HID control is output redundantly via video
output 1 and 2, and simultaneously via the analog-digital
audio outputs.
Merged audio
signals of all
sources
The Mixed Audio option is available for the output of, e.g.,
warning signals originating from sources without focused
input or current USB-HID control. The merged audio signals
are output via video output 1 and 2, and connected analog
audio devices (see chapter 6.2.1, page 70 or chapter 7.4.1,
page 106).
USB-HID Keyboard and mouse commands are only available for the source with
current USB-HID control. Mouse and keyboard are only usable in the window
of the source with current USB-HID control.
USB 2.0 USB 2.0 signals are passed through to the source with the current USB-HID
control.

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With activated/deactivated Audio Mixing, the following audio signals are outputted:
Disabled Audio Mixing Enabled Audio Mixing
Focused
input/input with
USB-HID control
Unfocused
input/input
without USB-HID
control
Focused
input/input with
USB-HID control
Unfocused
input/input
without USB-HID
control
Video output 1, via
monitor
Up to 7.1-Channel
audio*
No audio output 2-Channel audio, amalgamated
Video output 2, via
monitor
Up to 7.1-Channel
audio*
No audio output 2-Channel audio, amalgamated
Audio output 1, with
analog audio device
2-Channel audio No audio output 2-Channel audio, amalgamated
Audio output 2, with
analog audio device
2-Channel audio No audio output 2-Channel audio, amalgamated
Audio output 1, with
digital audio device
7.1-Channel audio No audio output 7.1-Channel audio No audio output
Audio output 2, with
digital audio device
7.1-Channel audio No audio output 7.1-Channel audio No audio output
* Depending on the monitor EDID.