SMART-AVI DVN-16Pro User manual

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Made in U.S.A. www.SmartAVI.com 1-800-AVI-2131
DVN‐16Pro
UserManual
Access and Control 16 Computers
with One USB keyboard, USB Mouse and DVI-D Monitor
16-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Sharing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? 2
INTRODUCTION 3
FEATURES 3
APPLICATIONS 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5
FRONT PANEL CONTROL 6
RS-232 COMMANDS 7
HOTPLUG COMMANDS 7
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 8
Figure 2-1
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX? 
PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
DVN-16PROS 1 DVN-16Pro, 16x1 DVI-D, USB 2.0, Audio Switch
PS5VDC4A 1 Power Supply/Adapter
1 Quick Start Guide
EN-DVN16P-EAR-P 2 Mounting Brackets

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INTRODUCTION
The DVN-16Pro is a dedicated multi-platform KVM switch capable of managing up to 16 different com-
puters through a single DVI-D monitor, USB keyboard & mouse and a single set of speakers with USB 2.0
device sharing. The USB emulation technology utilized by the DVN-16Pro enables immediate hotkey
source switching through a remote USB keyboard and mouse. The DVN-16Pro provides high resolution,
up to 1920x1200 with zero pixel loss from TMDS signal correction.
FEATURES
 Supports Mac, PC, Linux and Sun DVI
 Supports High Resolution1920x1200 60Hz WUXGA
 Uses universal DVI Single Link connectors
 Zero pixel loss with TMDS signal correction
 Supports all USB 2.0 Devices (Flash Drives, Printers, Scanners, etc.)
 Supports USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse
 Balanced stereo audio output
 Front panel buttons with LCD display
 Full RS-232 control
 Hotkey commands for quick channel selection
 Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting
 Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/audio ports. Users can listen to
audio from one computer while working on the other or scan a document and save in another com-
puter
SOURCE SWITCHING MADE EASY
The DVN-16Pro provides simplified control of up to 16 computers with DVI-D, audio, and USB 2.0 outputs.
This dynamic KVM console can be controlled remotely from easily accessible keyboard hotkeys or RS-232
communication channel commands, as well as directly through the console’s easy to read front panel.
EDID LEARNING & PROGRAMMING
Detection of DDC signals for all attached devices is effortless with DVN-16Pro due to its EDID learning
and programming. This is vital in optimizing the resolution of the selected graphics card to properly dis-
play on the remote monitor. Furthermore, the DDC learning feature continues to replicate the right EDID
for the computer to enable the display card to effectively work when unused ports are not selected.
FULL USB KEYBOARD AND MOUSE EMULATION
The USB keyboard and mouse emulation utilized by DVN-16Pro provides accurate and quick source
switching by means of keyboard hotkeys. The DVN-16Pro imitates the presence of a keyboard and mouse
for every attached computer through its USB cable. This is essential as it simulates the existence of the
keyboard and mouse to all the computers when switching out of the circuit.
APPLICATIONS
 Server Collocation
 Digital Signage
 Airports
 Dealer Rooms
 Control Rooms
 Audio/Visual Presentations
 Hotels/Resorts

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO 
Format DVI-D Single Link
Maximum Pixel Clock 165 MHz
Input Interface (16) DVI-D 29-pin (female)
Output Interface (1) DVI-D 29-pin (female)
Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
DDC 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Input Equalization Automatic
Input Cable Length Up to 20 ft.
Output Cable Length Up to 20 ft.
AUDIO 
Input Interface (16) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Output Interface (1) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Impedance 600 Ohm
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
USB 
Signal Type USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/ internal hub
Input Interface (16) USB Type B (female)
Output Interface (2) USB Type A (female) for keyboard and mouse emulation;
(2) for USB 2.0 Transparent
CONTROL 
Front Panel Buttons and LCD Display
RS-232 Via Control @ 115200 bps
Hotkeys Via Keyboard
OTHER 
Power External 100-240 VAC/ 5VDC4A @20W
Dimensions 17” W x 3.625” H x 7.5“ D
Weight 5.3 lbs.
Common Mode Rejection at 60 dB
Nominal Level 0-1.0 V
Operating Temp. 32-131 °F (0-55 °C)
Storage Temp. -4-185 °F (-20-85 °C)
Humidity Up to 95% No Condensation
Emulation Keyboard and Mouse

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the power is disconnected from DVN-16Pro.
2. Connect the DVI cables, USB cables (male-A to male-B), and audio cables from the computers to the
respective ports on the DVN-16Pro.
3. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions.
4. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the two USB ports labeled keyboard/mouse.
5. Optionally connect USB peripherals (flash drives, printers, etc.) to the “USB 2.0 OUT” ports.
6. Connect speakers to the Audio Out ports.
7. Connect the display monitor to the OUT DVI connector on the DVN-16Pro.
8. Power on the DVN-16Pro.
Figure5‐1

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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
To switch ports using the front panel, press either the Enter button for up or the Scroll button for down to
select the port you would like to switch to. The selected port number will be indicated on the LED display.
Pressing both the Scroll and Enter buttons simultaneously will display a menu on the LCD.
Press the Scroll button to move between the selections and the Enter button to execute the selection.
The selections are:
Learn Screen: Learn EDID from connected monitor.
Hot Plug: Resets a pin on the DVI connector causing the DVN-16Pro to re-learn the connected monitor’s
EDID settings.
Exit: Exits Menu.
Figure6‐1

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RS-232 COMMANDS
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The DVN-16Pro may also be controlled via RS-232 commands. This feature requires that an RS-232 card
is installed in your computer or a USB to RS-232 adapter. Check the RS-232 connections on your com-
puter and the DVN-16Pro to determine if you need a male to male, female to female or male to female
cable.
Establish a connection to DVN-16Pro :
1. Connect a straight-through RS-232 cable to the RS-232 connector on the PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 port of the DVN-16Pro .
3. Power on the device.
If you need to identify the COM port used by your computer do the following:
1. Click on the start button.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Click on Device Manager.
4. Click on the arrow next to Ports (COM & LPT).
You should see the name of your adapter and the COM port number in use.
Setting up the Terminal Application:
Run the terminal client of your choice such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.
Select the correct COM port on the PC.
Use the following connection settings: 9600, N, 8, 1, no flow control.
NOTE: PuTTY and other terminal software may not default to the settings above. If your RS-232 connec-
tion seems un-responsive, cycling power to the DVN-16Pro will reset all values and boot up messages will
be sent to your terminal display and verify the connection.
HOTKEY COMMANDS
The Hotkey command is a keyboard sequence used to trigger an action on the DVN-16Pro through the
use of the keyboard connected on the USB port of the DVN-16Pro. To activate the hotkey sequence, press
the CTRL key twice and then enter the desired hotkey command.
Table 7-1
COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS-232 CONTROL
Switch all devices (KVM, USB 2.0, and Audio) [CTRL] [CTRL] m [port #] [ENTER] //m[port #] [ENTER]
Switch KVM only [CTRL] [CTRL] c [port #] [ENTER] //c[port #] [ENTER]
Switch audio only [CTRL] [CTRL] a [port #] [ENTER] //a[port #] [ENTER]
Reset [CTRL] [CTRL] r //r
Switch USB 2.0 only [CTRL] [CTRL] u [port #] [ENTER] //u [port #] [ENTER]
Reload EDID (Toggle Hotplug pin) n/a //h [ENTER]
Same as front panel up arrow button [CTRL] [CTRL] ↑n/a
Same as front panel down arrow button [CTRL] [CTRL] ↓n/a

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
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A.Extentoflimitedwarranty
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Smart‐AVITechnologies,Inc.warrantstotheend‐usercustomersthattheSmart‐AVIproductspecifiedabove
willbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforthedurationof1year,whichdurationbeginson
thedateofpurchasebythecustomer.Customerisresponsibleformaintainingproofofdateofpurchase.
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Smart‐AVIlimitedwarrantycoversonlythosedefectswhichariseasaresultofnormaluseoftheproduct,
anddonotapplytoany:
a.Improperorinadequatemaintenanceormodifications
b.Operationsoutsideproductspecifications
c.Mechanicalabuseandexposuretosevereconditions
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IfSmart‐AVIreceives,duringapplicablewarrantyperiod,anoticeofdefect,Smart‐AVIwillatitsdiscretion
replaceorrepairdefectiveproduct.IfSmart‐AVIisunabletoreplaceorrepairdefectiveproductcoveredby
theSmart‐AVIwarrantywithinreasonableperiodoftime,Smart‐AVIshallrefundthecostoftheproduct.
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Smart‐AVIshallhavenoobligationtorepair,replaceorrefundunituntilcustomerreturnsdefectiveproduct
toSmart‐AVI.
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Anyreplacementproductcouldbeneworlikenew,providedthatithasfunctionalityatleastequaltothatof
theproductbeingreplaced.
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Smart‐AVIlimitedwarrantyisvalidinanycountrywherethecoveredproductisdistributedbySmart‐AVI.
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B. Limitationsofwarranty
Totheextantallowedbylocallaw,neitherSmart‐AVInoritsthirdpartysuppliersmakeanyotherwarrantyor
conditionofanykindwhetherexpressedorimpliedwithrespecttotheSmart‐AVIproduct,andspecifically
disclaimimpliedwarrantiesorconditionsofmerchantability,satisfactoryquality,andfitnessforaparticular
purpose.
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C. Limitationsofliability
Totheextentallowedbylocallawtheremediesprovidedinthiswarrantystatementarethe cus‐
tomerssoleandexclusiveremedies.
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Totheextantallowedbylocallaw,exceptfortheobligationsspecificallysetforthinthiswarrantystatement,
innoeventwillSmart‐AVIoritsthirdpartysuppliersbeliablefordirect,indirect,special,incidental,orcon‐
sequentialdamageswhetherbasedoncontract,tortoranyotherlegaltheoryandwhetheradvisedofthe
possibilityofsuchdamages.
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D. Locallaw
Totheextentthatthiswarrantystatementisinconsistentwithlocallaw,thiswarranty
statementshallbeconsideredmodifiedtobeconsistentwithsuchlaw.

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NOTICE
Theinformationcontainedinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.SmartAVImakesnowar‐
rantyofanykindwithregardtothismaterial,includingbutnotlimitedto,impliedwarrantiesofmerchant‐
abilityandfitnessforparticularpurpose.SmartAVIwillnotbeliableforerrorscontainedhereinorforinci‐
dentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththefurnishing,performanceoruseofthismaterial.No
partofthisdocumentmaybephotocopied,reproduced,ortranslatedintoanotherlanguagewithoutprior
writtenconsentfromSmartAVITechnologies,Inc.
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