IOGear GCS1942 User manual

GCS1942/GCS1944
PART NO. Q1501/Q1502
Quick Start Guide
2/4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP
Switch with USB 3.0 Hub and Audio
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Package Contents
GCS1942
1 x GCS1942
4 x DisplayPort 1.2 Cables
2 x USB 3.0 Cables
2 x Audio Cable Sets
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
GCS1944
1 x GCS1944
8 x DisplayPort 1.2 Cables
4 x USB 3.0 Cables
4 x Audio Cable Sets
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
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Console:
• DisplayPort monitors
• Standard wired USB keyboard
• Standard 3-button wired USB mouse
• Speakers and Microphones (optional)
Computer:
• 2 x DisplayPort ports
• USB Type-A port
• Audio ports (optional)
Operating Systems:
• Windows®2000, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10
• Mac OS X 9.0+
• Oracle®Solaris
• Linux®, UNIX, and other USB supported systems
System Requirements

Overview
1. Port selection pushbuttons
2. Port LEDs
3. Audio Ports
4. USB 3.0 Hub
5. Console Ports
6. KVM Ports
7. Power Jack
GCS1942 Front View
GCS1942 Rear View
2-Port Dual View DisplayPort KVMP
GCS1942
1
1
1
21 31 4
MODE
CONSOLE
1
5
1
41 6
1
7

4
3
4-Port Dual View DisplayPort KVMP
GCS1944
2
GCS1944 Front View
GCS1944 Rear View
1
1
1
21
31 4
1
6
MODEAUTOSCAN
1
5
1
4
1
7
CONSOLE
KVM
AUDIO
USB LINK
KVM
AUDIO
USB LINK

Hardware Installation 3
1. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the GCS1942/GCS1944
console ports
2. Connect the two DisplayPort monitors to the GCS1942/GCS1944
console ports
3. Turn the monitor power to ON
4. Connect the main microphone and speakers into the
GCS1942/GCS1944 microphone and speaker jacks located on the
front side panel.
5. Connect the secondary microphone and speakers into the GCS1942/
GCS1944 microphone and speaker jacks located on the rear side
panel.
6. Connect the DisplayPort connectors into any available DisplayPort
ports in the KVM Port section. Connect the USB, microphone, and
speaker connectors into the GCS1942/GCS1944. Connect the other
end of the KVM cables to their respective DisplayPort, USB,
microphone, and speaker ports on the computers.
7. Connect up to 2 USB peripherals into the USB 3.0 Type-A ports (front
and rear panel of the GCS1942/GCS1944)
8. Connect the power adapter to an AC power source. Then, connect
the power adapter cable to the GCS1942/GCS1944 power jack.
9. Turn all connected computers power to On

Hardware Installation
GCS1942 Rear View
GCS1942 Front View
2-Port Dual View DisplayPort KVMP
GCS1942 MODE
CONSOLE
1
2
1
1
1
51 7
1
7
1
81 6
1
4
HDD

4
GCS1944 Rear View
GCS1944 Front View
1
71 61 61 61 6
4
3
4-Port Dual View DisplayPort KVMP
GCS1944 MODEAUTOSCAN
CONSOLE
KVM
AUDIO
USB LINK
KVM
AUDIO
USB LINK
HDD
1
7
1
4
1
11
2
1
81
5

Operation
Switch Operation
Switching between connected computer sources:
a. Manual – involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons
located on the GCS1942/GCS1944 front panel.
b. Hotkey – involves entering combinations from the keyboard (list
of complete Hotkey Settings is available in the manual, located on
our website).
c. Mouse – involves clicking the mouse wheel button twice to
switch between ports. Please make sure mouse and mouse
wheel button emulation is turned on. (list of complete Hotkey
Settings is available in the manual, located on our website)
For a list of complete Hotkey Settings, please visit our website for
updated manuals:
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1942
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1944
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EMC Information
Federal Communications Commission Statement (FCC)
Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or
modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the
following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability
(2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and
R&TTED (1999/5/EC).
Switch Operation
Switching between connected computer sources:
a. Manual – involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons
located on the GCS1942/GCS1944 front panel.
b. Hotkey – involves entering combinations from the keyboard (list
of complete Hotkey Settings is available in the manual, located
on our website).
c. Mouse – involves clicking the mouse wheel button twice to switch
between ports. Please make sure mouse and mouse wheel
button emulation is turned on. (list of complete Hotkey Settings is
available in the manual, located on our website)
For a list of complete Hotkey Settings, please visit our website for
updated manuals:
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1942
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1944

This product carries a 3 Year Limited or Lifetime Warranty.
For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to
https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty
Register online at https://www.iogear.com/register
Important Product Information
Product Model
Serial Number
Limited Warranty
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