Rextron MACU-091 User manual

xtraCoN Series: Extra Console Box
Model
Number Resolution Input
Output
MACU-021 1280 x 1024*
USB
DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+
Mouse** + USB 2.0
MACU-061 1600 x 1200*
USB
DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+
Mouse** + USB 2.0
MACU-091 1920 x 1080*
USB
DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+
Mouse** + USB 2.0
MACU-092 1920 x 1200*
2048 x 1152 USB
DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+
Mouse** + USB 2.0
* The color depth is supported up to 32 bits at the maximum resolution.
** The flexible expansibility of MACU Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface let you
connect any USB peripheral device easily and quickly.
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●UP TO FOUR MACU Units through USB 2.0 ports can be connected at a
time, offering the easiest way to build up the extra consoles, enjoying
UP TO FOUR (4+1) different access points to access the same computer,
and increasing your productivity like never before! It provides
incredible compatibility and expansibility with USB 2.0 peripherals.
Your devices can keep pace with ever-changing requirements of today’s
and tomorrow’s technologies.
●The driver installation procedure and software operations may differ
from version to version, that may cause the snapshot on this user’s
manual slightly differ from others without affecting the function.
●The final specifications are based on the actual product.
●To prevent damages to your installation, it is important that all devices
are properly grounded.
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Table of Content
■Introduction………………………….………………….…………..1
■Features……………………………………………………..…...2
■Package Contents…………………….……….………….……2
■System Requirements……………….……….……….……….3
■Additional Requirements……………….……….…………….4
■Connection....…………………………………...........…….......…..5
■Connection Patterns…………………………...……….………5
■Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7.………………………….…….…….….7
■Driver Installation……….…………………………….…………7
■Operations…………………………..……………………………9
■Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5………………….……...………...17
■Driver Installation……….…………………………….………..17
■Operations…………………………..…………………………..19
■Specifications …………………………………………………..…25
■Troubleshooting...………………..…………………………….27
■Related Products..………………..…………………………….28
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to
the Unit or any connecting device
RoHS

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------------------------ Introduction
xtraCoN series, Extra Console Box, MACU --- allows up to 4 +1 users to
share the use of a single USB computer from 4 separated MACU
console stations with respective USB keyboard, USB mouse, and
DVI/VGA monitor pair supported maximum resolution up to SXGA (1280
x 1024) / UXGA (1600 x 1200)/ Full HD (1920 x 1080). In addition to the
3 USB Type-A ports on the side panel of the Unit for the
keyboard/mouse/USB peripheral connections, one additional USB port
on the top panel is reserved as an alternative to the USB peripheral
port for the purpose of plug orientation, which increase the space
efficiency. It supports most of the popular Windows systems and
Intel-based Mac OS system for extending video via USB connection.
The connected monitor can be configured to either clone the primary
screen, or extend the Windows desktop allowing visibility of more
applications at the same time such as while reading the email on one
monitor, open the attachment on the other monitor. All programs, files,
and resources on the computer can be easily accessed and shared by
all the connected MACU Unit users without any extra setting up
expense for network environment.
The installation is as easy as 2-step process--- installing the driver and
plugging in the MACU Unit. The software requires few hardware
resources of your PC and offers a vast array of screen resolutions and
color depths. With its portability and small footprint, MACU is ideal for
small offices or home offices environments.

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Features
Add up to 4 xtraCoN Units allowing 4 + 1 users to share one
computer at a time, the control power is on first-come, first-serve
basis
Easily add the extra display(s) via the USB port
Support both VGA and DVI display
Perform the multiple windows on the multiple displays and increase
the productivity like never before
Demonstrate media files and DVDs in either extend or clone mode
Support the high resolution up to UXGA(1600 x 1200)/ Full HD (1920 x
1080) and 2048 x 1152 for certain models
USB Self-powered operation
Easy to get and install the standard cable at lower cost
Ideal for applications on public broadcasting, exhibits, retail stores,
courtrooms, stock tickers, bus stations, etc.
Fully support Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows
Vista SP1/SP2 , Windows 7
Fully support Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5 for the video extending
via USB connection
Package Contents
1. xtraCoN Unit x1
2.User’sManual x1
3. CD with the driver and user’s manual x 1
4. USB A-B Cable x 1
5. Foot Pad Set x 1

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★System Requirement
Display: Monitor(s) or Projector(s)
Computer (Windows Vista):
1. WEI (Windows Experience Index) score of at least 3.0 overall.
The recommended hardware depends on the display resolution:
1366x768: overall WEI score of at least 3.5
1920x1080 (HD): overall WEI score of at least 4.0
2. VGA or DVI video card
3. CD-ROM or DVD drive
4. At least one USB 2.0 port
Computer (Windows 2000/XP/7) based on full screen DVD Display:
1.1. For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This
may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen:
- 1.2GHz Single Core CPU (Celeron/ Atom N270 for example)
- 512MB memory
1.2. For 3 monitors where 1 could run DVD video while also
targeting productivity and business apps. Will support only 1
video of DVD resolution at full screen:
-1.6GHzCPU
-1GBmemory
1.3. For 4 monitors where 1 screen can run full screen DVD video:
- 1.8GHz Core Duo
- 1GB memory
2. VGA or DVI video card
3. CD-ROM or DVD drive
4. At least one USB 2.0 port

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NOTE: More Unit connections for signal simultaneous transmission,
more computer resources may be consumed.
★Additional Requirement
The Unit software can be installed on any desktop or laptop system
running Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows Vista
SP1/SP2 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
editions, and Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5 . Any predecessor
versions of the Windows or other platforms that are not mentioned
here won’t be supported by any drives currently.
For the details of driver installation, please proceed to the sections
entitled “Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7” or “Intel-based Mac OS
10.4/10.5”

------------------- Connection
Before the Connection
1. Install the software to the computer first before the physical installation.
2. Prior to the installation, ensure to power off all devices that will
be connected to this system.
3. Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
4. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and
machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
Connection Patterns
Use a USB A-B cable for the connection between the computer and
the Unit. The LED on the top panel of the Unit illuminates GREEN
indicating the powered on and PC connection.
Use a DVI and/or a VGA cable(s) for the connection between the Unit
and the DVI and/or VGA monitor(s). The LED on the top panel of the
Unit will turn from GREEN to RED indicating the monitor connection.
NOTE: Both VGA and DVI monitors display the same screen all the time
Use the USB cables for the connection between the USB
keyboard/mouse and the respective USB ports on the Unit.
If needed, use a USB cable to connect one USB device into the USB
peripheral ports either one on the top panel or the other one on the
side panel.
NOTE: The two peripheral USB ports are alternative to each other for
plug orientation purpose, and only either one of those 2 USB
ports can be used at a time. (Refer to the following figures)
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Add up to 4 xtraCoN Units allowing 4 +1 users to share one computer
simultaneously, which the operation is on first-come first-serve basis
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-------------- Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Driver Installation
Please follow the instructions as below listed step by step for your driver
installation. All the prompt screens and dialog boxes shown in this
section are for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. Some dialog boxes and
folders may slightly different in other versions of Windows.
zInstall the xtraviU driver (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)
1. Insert the CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive and browse:
X:\ Windows\ XtraviU\ XtraViU_5.x.xxxxx
Double-click on the “XtraViU_5.x.xxxxx” file to begin the
installation (The version of driver may vary, please contact your
local dealer for the latest driver)
2. Use an USB A-B Cable to connect the Unit to your computer after
the installation completed.
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Windows
3. Once the Unit is properly connected to the computer and
powered ON, you can find this icon in the System Tray:
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Windows
Operations
zUsing Menu Bar Control (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)
Once the software and hardware of the xtraCoN Unit are properly
installed and connected, the user can easily find the icon located in the
lower right corner of desktop as the snapshot shown below, click on it to
bring up the following screen. By default, the xtraCoN Unit is set to
Extend mode. (Any of icon selection from this bar will achieve the
screen setting to the extra screen-the secondary screen.)
1. Screen Resolution
The user can select a desired resolution by accessing to “Screen
Resolution” listed in the icon as the following figure shown
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Windows
NOTE: the resolution options may vary from monitor to monitor. Check
the capability for your monitor.
2. Color Quality
Users can select either 16 bits color depth or 32 bits color depth
for operations.
3. Screen Rotation
Users may rotate the extra screen to the desired angle for certain
applications.
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Windows
Normal: keeps the extra screen with the same angle as the primary
screen.
Rotated Left: rotates the extra screen 90 degree clockwise.
Rotated Right: rotates the extra screen 90 degree
counterclockwise.
Upside-Down: rotates the extra screen 180 degree.
Normal Upside-Down
RotatedRight RotatedLeft
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Windows
4.Extend To
Allows the user to set the extra screen extend to the above,
below, left, and right of the primary screen.
In Extend Mode, the monitor attached to the xtraCoN Unit forms part
of the extended windows desktop. The extra desktop area is a great
productivity aid, allowing more applications or documents to be visible
at a time.
In Extend Mode, the monitor attached to the xtraCoN Unit forms part
of the extended windows desktop. The extra desktop area is a great
productivity aid, allowing more applications or documents to be visible
at a time.
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Windows
5.Set as Main Monitor
Allow the user to set the extra screen as the primary screen
NOTE: Please check the capability of your extra monitor first
before you try to perform this configuration.
6.Notebook Monitor Off
After setting the extra screen as the primary screen, the user can
turn off the laptop screen and continue the laptop operation
without any obstacle. (The extra screen will replace the laptop
screen)
7. Mirror
Allow users to set the extra screen as a clone of the primary
screen.
Primaryscreen Extrascreen
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Windows
8.Off
Allow users to turn off the extra screen.
9. Advanced
Provide more options for settings as following shown.
Display selection
Resolution and Color Quality Settings
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Windows
Refresh Rate: Click “Advance”Æ”Adapter”Æ”List all mode…”,
all valid combinations of resolution, color quality and refresh
rate are fully listed here. Flat panel monitors do not flicker
and require a low refresh rate.
Standby and Hibernate, Shut down and Restart
If a computer/laptop connecting to an xtraCoN Unit is placed into
standby or hibernate mode, the display goes blank. When the
computer/laptop is again powered up (and unlocked if necessary) the
connected monitor returns to the same mode as it was before stand by
or hibernate.
If the computer/laptop is shut down, restarted and logged in, again
the connected display returns to the same mode as it was before
shutdown.
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Disconnect the xtraCoN Unit
If the xtraCoN Unit is powered off or the USB cable is removed from
the computer, the display blanks. All windows and icons move to the
primary screen.
Once the computer is reconnected or the xtraCoN Unit is powered up,
the display returns to the same mode as it was before disconnection or
powered off. However, windows and icons that were previously on the
screen will not be moved back.
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