KVM-TEC Masterline MVX1 User manual

Manual
Masterline MVX/MVX-F KVM Extender
SWITCHING OPTION
Art.Nr: 6701
Masterline MVX1
Art.Nr: 6801
Masterline MVX1-F
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Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................2
1Package contents....................................................................................................................................4
2Specifications...........................................................................................................................................4
3Installation ...............................................................................................................................................4
4Start up.....................................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Status Overview..................................................................................................................................................6
5Menu / Settings.......................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Menu Item “U” – Update Flash FW....................................................................................................................8
5.2 Menu Item “M” – Option Overview...................................................................................................................8
5.3 Menu Item “O” – DDC Option ............................................................................................................................9
5.4 Menu Item “W” – Network Settings ................................................................................................................10
5.5 Menu Item “G” – Extender Settings.................................................................................................................10
5.5.1 Menu Item “V” – VGA parameters ...........................................................................................................11
5.5.2 Menu Item “A” – Audio Input Gain ..........................................................................................................12
5.5.3 Menu Item “R” – RS232............................................................................................................................12
5.5.4 Menu Item “S” – Show Last Image ...........................................................................................................13
5.5.5 Menu Item “I” – Monitor Sync .................................................................................................................13
5.5.6 Menu Item “L” – Lock Menu.....................................................................................................................14
5.5.7 Menu Item “P” – Power Save ...................................................................................................................14
5.5.8 Menu Item “K” – Keyboard Locale ...........................................................................................................14
5.5.9 Menu Item “U” – USB Compatibility Mode..............................................................................................14
5.5.10 Menu Item “H” – Keyboard Shortcuts................................................................................................15
5.6 Menu Item “L” – Switching List ........................................................................................................................15
5.7 Menu Item “Q”.................................................................................................................................................16
6SWITCHING Menu Guide / Settings................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Network Settings Item “V” – Master View (Device Configuration)..................................................................18
6.1.1 Master View Item “O” – Connections Overview ......................................................................................18
6.1.2 Master View Item “U” – User List.............................................................................................................19
6.1.3 Master View Item “C” – Console Extender List ........................................................................................21
6.1.4 Master View Item “P” – PC Extender List .................................................................................................22
6.1.5 Master View Item “M” – Multi-Head Configuration ................................................................................22
6.2 Network Settings Menu Item “M” – Network Mode .......................................................................................24
6.2.1 Network Settings Mode Item “R” – Reset Modes to Factory Default......................................................24
6.2.2 Network Settings Mode Item “P” – Passwords Disabled .........................................................................24
6.2.3 Network Settings Mode Item “C” – Auto Connect ...................................................................................25

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6.2.4 Network Settings Mode Item “V” – Private Connections.........................................................................25
6.2.5 Network Settings Mode Item “B” – User-PC Binding ...............................................................................25
6.2.6 Network Settings Mode Item “D” – Disconnect on PC Power Down .......................................................26
6.2.7 Network Setting Mode Item „S“ - Video Sharing .....................................................................................26
6.3 Network Settings Item “T” – Set Timeout........................................................................................................26
7Switching between different computers .......................................................................................... 27
8Multicast................................................................................................................................................ 29
8.1 Video Sharing ...................................................................................................................................................29
9Mounting Options................................................................................................................................ 30
9.1 Mounting Pads .................................................................................................................................................30
9.2 Rack Mounting Kit ............................................................................................................................................30
9.3 Under desk Mounting Kit .................................................................................................................................30
9.4 Din Rail Mounting Kit........................................................................................................................................30
9.5 Dual Mounting Kit ............................................................................................................................................30
10Requirements....................................................................................................................................... 31
11Support ................................................................................................................................................. 32
12Guidelines............................................................................................................................................. 33

Package contents
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1Package contents
1x MVX1 / PC 1x USB cable
1x MVX1 / Monitor 1x Quick Start Guide
2x Power supply 12V 1A 4x Mounting Pads
1x DVI-cable 4x Rubber Feet
2Specifications
Max. ambient temperature: 45° Celsius
Dimensions: 98 x 41 x 106mm
Weight: 540g per Set
Power input: 5 W per device
Material: anodized aluminium
Power supply: 12V 1A external power supply
3Installation
Connect all the cables from your PC as shown in the following diagram:

Installation
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Connect the respective work stations (Remote Extenders) and computers (Local
Extenders) with the network switch.
Note the following:
The entire switching network system requires its own dedicated network. For
security reasons it cannot be integrated into an existing company network.
The network switch must fulfil the following specifications: 1 Gigabit Switch, with true
port to port transfer rates of 1 Gigabit/second
List of recommended network switches that have been tested with kvm-tec
extenders
TP-LINK TL-SG3216, 16port
TP-LINK TL-SG1016D, 16port
TP-LINK TLSG1048, 48port
DIGITUS DN80100,16port
LogiLink NS0050A, 5port

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4Start up
Switch on all devices. Both Extender units will start an automated initialisation
process, signified by a blinking red status light, this may take a few seconds.
When the status light turns green, all signals will be transmitted.
4.1 Status Overview
The Status Overview (Fig. 1)
provides the user with the most
important information about the
status of the extender in a single
screen. This will appear
automatically whenever no video
is been transmitted, but can also
be opened manually via the OSD
menu (see item 0). Of particular
interest is the row at the bottom,
showing the status of four subsystems as being either active (green) or inactive
(red).
Connected to <untitled>
DDC Opt remote monitor
Video Mode DVI
Resolution 1920x1080
USB Status High Speed
Options: Mem Switch
Rem FW Ver 4267
Local FW Ver 4267
[Link] [Conn] [Video] [USB]
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Link: Is there a physical link between this extender and another device via CATx
or fibre.
Conn: Has this console unit negotiated a connection with a PC unit.
Video: Is video currently being transmitted from the PC unit to the console unit.
USB: Has a transparent USB connection been established between the console
extender unit and the host PC.

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5Menu / Settings
To enter the menu, use a keyboard connected to the remote Extender and press
the “<Scroll Lock>” key five times in quick succession.
The menu will be displayed (Fig. 2). Sub-menus are accessed by pressing the
appropriate key. The currently installed firmware version is displayed below the
menu.
5.1 Menu Item “U” – Update Flash FW
Used to perform a firmware update. The latest version of the firmware can be
downloaded from www.kvm-tec.com. Each update file is accompanied by a
detailed description of the update process.
5.2 Menu Item “M” – Option Overview
Displays the extender’s activated options. The status is indicated by the colours
green (activated), and red (not activated).
If the memory option on the extender is activated this can be enable or disabled
at any point in this menu.
In order to active options complete the following steps:
Menu
T = Status Overview
U=Update Flash FW
M = Option Overview
O = DDC Option (remote monitor)
W = Network Settings
G = Extender Settings
L = Switching List
Q = Exit
Remote (Con) FW Ver = 4267
Local (PC) FW Ver = 4267
Fig. 2

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The menu displays the ID number
of the device (see Fig. 3). Please
contact your distributor and
advice him of the ID number of
your device. They can then send
you the activation code for the
desired option. You can enter this
activation code by pressing the
“M” key. This will not alter other
options that have already been
activated. Return to the main
menu with “esc”.
5.3 Menu Item “O” – DDC Option
In this menu you can define DDC information is used by the PC .Pressing “0“
specifies that the DDC information from the monitor attached to the remote
Extender should be used. Pressing “1“ specifies that the DDC information from
the monitor attached to the local Extender should be used.
Pressing “2“ saves the current DDC information allowing the system to continue
on the same after the Extender has been restarted.
Using the keys “4“ through “8“ sets the system to use a predefined resolution
which is saved (Fig. 4).
To return to the main menu press “ESC“.
DDC Options
+--------------------------------------+
0 = remote monitor
1 = local monitor
2 = last DDC fixed
4 = FIX 1024x768
5 = FIX 1280x1024
6 = FIX 1680x1050
7 = FIX 1920x1080
8 = FIX 1920x1200
Options Overview
[USB Memory] –Enabled
(1 –enable, 0 –disable)
[RS232] [VGA]
[Sound] [Switching]
Device ID: 123456f7
Send ID to distributor to unlock
options.
Press M to enter code.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

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5.4 Menu Item “W” – Network Settings
The menu includes the preferences and settings for the switching option.
See item 7.
5.5 Menu Item “G” – Extender Settings
This menu presents a range of
further preferences. They are
divided in to two sub-menus
depending on whether the setting
is stored on the Local (PC) unit or
Remote (console) unit.
Extender Settings
+--------------------------------------+
L = Local Settings
R = Remote Settings
Q = Return to Main Menu
Fig. 5
Local Settings
+--------------------------------------+
V = VGA parameters
U = USB Compatibility Mode (disabled)
Q = Return to Main Menu
Fig. 6

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5.5.1 Menu Item “V” – VGA parameters
This is where VGA preferences can be set and optimised.
By pressing the “F1” and “F4” keys the display area can be moved up and down.
“F2” and “F3” shift the display area left and right.
By using the “F5” and “F6” keys the display area can be reduced or enlarged to fit
the display area of the monitor.
Press the “<space bar>” to change the rate of change of the above settings. By
repeatedly pressing the “space bar“ this is set back to 1.
Use the “M” button to switch the video mode between:
Auto –the mode is automatically detected and set by the Extender
DVI –only DVI input is detected
VGA –only VGA input is detected
For automatic adjustment and positioning of the image area, press “K”.
Press “I” to reset parameters to default values.
To save the settings and exit the menu press “S” – for an exit without saving
press “Q”.
Remote Settings
+--------------------------------------+
A = Audio Input Gain (5)
R = RS232 Baudrate (up to 9600)
S = Show Last Image (disabled)
I = Monitor Sync (disabled)
L = Lock Menu (disabled)
P = Power Save (enabled)
K = Keyboard Locale (EN)
O = Keyboard Fallback Mode (0)
H = Keyboard Shortcuts
Q = Return to Main Menu
Fig. 7

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Fig. 9
5.5.2 Menu Item “A” –Audio Input Gain
This menu sets the volume of the audio input on the remote extender
(microphone). Default value is “5” and can amplified up to “9” and reduced down
to “0”. At “0” the audio input on the remote extender is disabled.
5.5.3 Menu Item “R” – RS232
The following signals are transfered, the pin numbers refer to a 9-pin D-sub plug.
The remote interfaces are DTE.
Pin Funktion
3Transmit Data
2 Recieve Data
4 DTR
Audio Input Gain (5)
0= Off
1 –9 = Amplification Level
Shift up F1 F4 down 0
Shift <- F2 F3 -> 0
Zoom out F5 F6 in 2200
Pixelfine - F7 F8 + 0
Space = 1/10 steps
M = Video Mode Auto
K = Automatic seek
I = Init VGA Table
S = Save –exit
Q = Quit –no save
Fig. 8

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8 CTS
The baudrate can be set in the menu. There is a universal setting for baudrates
up to 9600 which transmits all different RS232 configurations transparently.
For higher baud rates the following settings are available via the menu:
Baudrate:
Parity:
Stopbits:
4800
No
1
9600
Odd
2
19200
Even
38400
Mark
57600
Space
115200
230400
5.5.4 Menu Item “S” – Show Last Image
When this is enabled the console extender will not show a black screen when it is
no longer connected to a PC extender. Instead it will keep the last image that it
received. To indicate that this image is no longer current the edges of the screen
will flash red.
5.5.5 Menu Item “I” – Monitor Sync
The monitor synchronization can be turned on and off. When enabled, the
refresh rate of the graphics card of the PC and that of the remote monitor are
adjusted to match one another. The advantage of this is to ensure that
transmission remains smooth when the screen content changes rapidly (e.g.
when using multimedia applications).
Not all monitors support this method so by default this option is disabled.
Should the monitor start to flicker then it does not support this feature and it
should be disabled again.

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5.5.6 Menu Item “L” – Lock Menu
Here the extender menu can be locked. When enabled, access to the menu will
be locked 5 minutes after start up. This prevents unauthorized access to the
extender menu. The extender must be restarted to enter the main menu again
(turn the power supply off and on).
The menu is enabled or disabled from this screen by pressing “0“ or “1“
respectively (Fig. 10). To return to the main menu press “ESC“.
5.5.7 Menu Item “P” – Power Save
When in power saving mode the remote extender will turn off its video out when
it receives no video for more than a minute. This enables the monitor to enter
sleep mode if supported. To wake press any key on keyboard.
5.5.8 Menu Item “K” – Keyboard Locale
Select between keyboard layouts for navigating the OSD. Choices are French
(Azerty), English (Qwerty) and German (Qwertz).
5.5.9 Menu Item “U” – USB Compatibility Mode
Lock Menu 5 Min after
Power-On is disabled
Enter 1 for enable or
0 for disable:
Fig. 10

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The USB Compatibility Mode allows the local extender to go to the lowspeed
mode in some cases. One use case for activating this setting is when the PC has
problems initializing the keyboard in its BIOS. One reason for that could be that
the USB initialization in the PC's BIOS is buggy and can't correctly initialize
highspeed devices as it's the case in HP Z400 Series PCs. After activating, the
USB compatibility mode the local extender first tries to initialize in highspeed
mode and after it failed several times, enters lowspeed mode, which should solve
the problem. Under normal operation, this setting should remain deactivated.
5.5.10 Menu Item “H” – Keyboard Shortcuts
In this menu alternative keyboard shortcuts can be defined. By default there is
only one shortcut to change, the opening of the OSD. Note that if you enter in a
new shortcut to open the OSD, the 5 x Scroll Lock will continue to function as
well.
If the Switching Option is enabled then further shortcuts can be defined to open
the Switching List, Disconnect the current connection, open the Connection
Overview and connect to a favourite extender.
A shortcut can either be a combination of modifier keys (i.e. Shift, Ctrl, Win and
Alt) with another key, for example Ctrl-Shift-Home, or it can be tapping a single
key multiple times, for example double tap Caps Lock.
5.6 Menu Item “L” – Switching List
Takes you to the switching list (see section 7).
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
+--------------------------------------+
> Main Menu 5x<scroll>
Switching List <L-Ctrl><L-Alt><F12>
Conn. Overview <L-Ctrl><L-Alt><F10>
Disconnect <L-Ctrl><L-Alt><F11>
Favourites <L-Ctrl><L-Alt><F1>
Use arrows to scroll up and down.
E = Edit
Q = Exit

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5.7 Menu Item “Q”
To close the extender menu press the “Q” key.

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NETWORK SETTINGS
+--------------------------------------+
V = Master View (Device Configuration)
M = Network Mode
T = Set Timeout (Immediately)
Q = Save and Exit
6SWITCHING Menu Guide / Settings
By pressing “W” in the main menu of the OSD you can access the settings of the
Switching Option and configure your network.
Please note that this menu item is only active when the Switching Option has
been unlocked on the Remote Extender.
To unlock an Option see item 5.2.
In order to prevent unauthorised access to to the Network Settings this item is
protected by a user/password. Access is only allowed for users with
administrator rights.
The factory settings provide an administrator user with User: admin and
Password: admin.
Enter User/Password
+--------------------------------------+
> USER: admin-------
> PASSWORD: admin-------
ESC = Cancel
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6.1 Network Settings Item “V” – Master View (Device
Configuration)
The master view menu provides the administrator with the ability to view, add,
edit or remove user, console and computer information.
6.1.1 Master View Item “O” – Connections Overview
Provides an overview of the current connections as well as the free PCs and
consoles on the network.
You may break a connection remotely, or assign a PC a new console or vice
versa.
MASTER VIEW connections overview
+--------------------------------------+
> SERVER 1 <--> CONSOLE 1
SERVER 2 <--> CONSOLE 2
SERVER 3 <--> CONSOLE 3
CONSOLE 4
I = Show Details
Q = Exit
MASTER VIEW menu
+--------------------------------------+
O = Connections Overview
U = User List
C = Console Extender List
P = PC Extender List
M = Multi-Head Configuration
R = Restart All Extenders
Q = Exit
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6.1.2 Master View Item “U” – User List
With this menu item you may manage user details, rights and groups.
Press the “A” key to add a new user. Delete a user by pressing the “R” key.
Pressing “I” displays details about the user which may be edited.
MASTER VIEW connections detail
+--------------------------------------+
> Computer: SERVER 1
Workstation: CONSOLE 1
User: <None>
D = Force Disconnect
E = Select PC for workstation
Q = Exit
MASTER VIEW user list
--USER-----------+---GROUPS---+-RIGHTS-+
> admin | 1,2,3,4,5..| admin
master | 1,2 | master
user | 1 | user
| |
| |
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A = Add R = Remove
I = Info Q = Exit
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User: Assign each user a login name with max. 16 characters.
Full Name: For clarity the full name of a user may be entered. This name is
displayed when informing other users who interrupted their connection.
Password: Each user requires a password for the login. Max. 16 characters
Rights: There are three types of rights: USER, MASTER and ADMIN. By pressing
the “+” key the rights of the selected user can be changed.
The rights control access to the Network Settings menu (only ADMIN), and which
users may interrupt the connection of which other users.
Admin: May interrupt connections of Masters and Users. In the case that an
Admin interrupts the connection of another Admin, the interrupted Admin may
reclaim the original connection. Private connections can’t be interrupted.
Master: May interrupt connections of Users. In the case that a Master interrupts
the connection of another Master, the interrupted Master may reclaim the
original connection. Admins and private connections can’t be interrupted.
User: In the case that a User interrupts the connection of another User, the
interrupted User may reclaim the original connection. Admins, Masters and
private connections can’t be interrupted.
Groups: Each user can join up to 8 user groups. Each computer is defined as
belonging to one user group. By default all computers are in the same user
MASTER VIEW user list
--USER-----------+---BOUND PC----------+
> admin | <None>
User1 | SERVER 1
User2 | SERVER 2
|
|
|
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A = Add R = Remove
I = Info Q = Exit
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