IOGear GCS602 User manual

2-PortADCSwitch
MiniView ADC™
User Manual (GCS602)
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Thank you for purchasing one of the first ADC KVM switches on the market. The two port MiniView™ ADC
KVM switch from IOGEAR allows you to use one keyboard, one mouse and one ADC display to control
two ADC Macintosh systems. This self-powered KVM switch supports most displays with ADC interface
(such as 15-inch Apple Studio Display, 17-inch Apple Studio Display, and 22-inch Apple Cinema Display,
etc.), and provides superior video quality of up to 1600x1024, DDC, DDC2, DDC2B. Other features
include LED displays for easy status monitoring, easy computer selection via a push button. It is easy to
install and requires no software. Just plug in the cables!
We hope you enjoy using your ADC KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®.
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Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Technical Support
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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PackageContents
The complete MiniView™ ADC package consists of:
1 2-Port ADC KVM Switch
2 ADC Cables
1 User Manual
1 Warranty/ Registration Card
If any of the items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately.

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Overview
The Miniview ADC KVM Switch is a two port control unit that allows access to Macintosh systems
equipped with ADC connectors or computers with a DVI connection (DVI to ADC adapter required), from a
single ADC console (USB keyboard, USB mouse, and ADC flat panel display).
ADC, or the Apple Display Connector , is a digital connection proprietary to Apple® Computer. Apple’s
Cinema and Studio flat panel displays utilize the ADC connector interface to manage the connection to the
latest Apple® Mac systems.
The Miniview ADC KVM Switch GCS602 provides a quick and convenient method to access the comput-
ers connected to the system: using the push button Port Selection Switch located on the unit’s top panel.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging the ADC cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.The
convenient all-in-one cable carries digital video, USB and power signals, eliminating desktop clutter
caused by separate USB and power cables.
By allowing a single console to manage both computers, GCS602 eliminates the expense of purchasing a
separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each system. Additionally, it saves the extra space they would
consume, and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from
one computer to the other.

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Features
- 1 ADC console controls 2 ADC computers
- Supports most displays with an ADC interface (such as 15-inch Apple Studio Display, 17-inch Apple
Studio Display, and 22-inch Apple Cinema Display, etc.)
- Easy to install – no software required – connecting cables to the computers is all it takes
- Easy to operate – computer selection via push button on KVM switch
- LED displays for easy status monitoring
- Superior video quality – up to 1600x1024 (22-inch Apple Cinema Display); DDC, DDC2, DDC2B

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Requirements
Console
• Either 1 ADC Cinema / Studio Display or 1 Analog ADC CRT Monitor
Computer
• An ADC equipped computer system
• A DVI equipped system (additional ADC to DVI adapter required)
Please take note of the following:
1. The Apple Display Connector (ADC) cable carries digital and analog video (DVI-D) signals, power and USB, and is compatible with DVI
graphicscards,providedthatyouhavetheproperadapter/convertertoseparateoutpower and USB.
2. MacCube,G3 and G4 systems support both analog and digital signals.
3. Ifyourcomputer uses a standard DVIconnection socket,youwill need a DVI-D to ADC adapter (purchased separately),in order to plug the
cable into the ADC port.It consists of an integrated power supply with an AC wall power cord and aY cable that connects to both the DVI and
USB ports on your computer (see the installation diagram on p. 10).
4. Ifyouuse the DVI-to-ADC adapter make sure that the adapter and the ADCVGAcard of the PC system/s, are both digital orboth analog
devices.
5.ADC extension cables can be used to increase the distance from the Miniview ADC to up to 33 feet (10 meters).

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Pictorial Introduction
FrontView
1. Online LED indicators
Each CPU Port has a corresponding LED. The LED lights ORANGE when the connected
computer is powered on.
2. Selected LED indicators
Each CPU Port has a corresponding LED. The LED lights GREEN when its port is selected
3. CPU Port Indicator/Selection Buttons
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4. ADC Console Connector
Your ADC flat panel display cable plugs in here 5. ADC Connector 1 This cable plugs into the ADC port on the computer
you are designating as Computer 1
6. ADC Connector 2
This cable plugs into the ADC port on the computer
you are designating as Computer 2
Pictorial Introduction
ConsoleView
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Computer Side
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1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off.You must unplug
the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will
receive power from the computer.
2.To prevent damage to your equipment due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on
the installation are properly grounded. Consult your dealer for technical details, if necessary.
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Installation
Step 1. Plug the ADC cable from the ADC display into the Console port connector of the GCS602 unit.