SMART-AVI DVN-8Pro User manual

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DVN‐8Pro
UserManual
Access and control up to 8 computers with one USB keyboard, one
USB mouse and a DVI-D monitor
8-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
EDIDLEARNING5
CONTROL6
LIMITEDWARRANTYSTATEMENT7
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX? 
PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
DVN-8PROS 1 DVN-8Pro, 8x1 DVI-D, USB 2.0, Audio Switch
PS5VDC4A 1 Power Supply
CCRS232-3.5MM 1 RS-232 to 3.5MM Cable
1 Quick Start Guide

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INTRODUCTION
DVN-8Pro is a dedicated multi-platform KVM switch capable of managing up to 8 different computers
through a single DVI-D monitor, USB keyboard & mouse, a single set of speakers and USB 2.0 Devices. It
features USB keyboard and mouse emulation for faster and reliable switching through the use of hotkey
sequence commands. It is also RS-232 compliant, capable of being controlled remotely.
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FEATURES
 Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems
 Supports up to 1920x1200 digital video resolution
 Uses universal DVI single-link connectors
 Supports all USB 2.0 Devices (Flash drives, Printers, Cameras, Scanners, etc.)
 Supports USB keyboard and mouse emulation
 Balanced stereo audio output
 Front panel buttons with LED display for local control
 RS-232 for additional control
 Special Hotkey keyboard sequence for independent device selection
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APPLICATIONS
 Server Collocation
 Digital Signage
 Education
 Airports
 Dealer Rooms
 Control Rooms
 Audio/Visual Presentations
 Shopping Centers
 Hotels/Resorts
 KVM Switches

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO
Format DVI-D Single Link
Maximum Pixel Clock 165 MHz
Input Interface (8) DVI-D 29-pin (female)
Output Interface 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 (8) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Output Interface (1) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Impedance 600 Ohm
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Level 0-1.0 V
Common Mode Rejection at 60 dB
USB
Signal Type USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/ internal hub
Input Interface (8) USB Type B (female)
Output Interface (2) USB Type A (female) for keyboard and mouse only; (2) USB 2.0 Transparent
CONTROL
Front Panel Buttons
RS-232 Control Via @ 9600 N,8,1, No Flow Control
Hotkeys Via Keyboard
OTHER
Power Adapter 5VDC4A @20W
Weight 3.2 lbs.
Dimensions 17”W x 7”D x 1.875”H
Operating Temp 32 to 131 °F (0 to 55 °C)
Storage Temp -4 to 185 °F (-20 to 85 °C)
Operating Humidity Up to 95% No Condensation
Emulation Keyboard & Mouse

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from DVN-8Pro.
2. Connect the DVI cables, USB cables (male-A to male-B), and audio cables (Optionally) from the com-
puters to the respective ports on the DVN-8Pro.
3. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions.
4. Connect the USB keyboard & mouse to the two USB ports labeled for keyboard & mouse.
5. Optionally connect USB peripherals to the 2 USB ports labeled USB 2.0.
6. Optionally connect the speakers to the Audio Out port.
7. Connect the display monitor to the DVI OUT connector on the DVN-8Pro.
8. Power on the DVN-8Pro.
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EDID LEARNING
The DVN-8Pro is fully capable of “learning” and remembering what type of display monitor is connected to
the unit. With its EDID learning feature, the DVN-8Pro provides plug-and-play capability to its display.
Programming the EDID can be accomplished through the Front-Panel buttons.

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CONTROL
Front Panel Control
To switch ports using the front panel, press the UP button to navigate up and DOWN button for down.
EDID learning is also done through the front panel buttons by pressing both buttons simultaneously.
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RS-232 Control
Use a male-to-female serial cable to connect a computer to the RS-232 port of the DVN-8Pro. Use termi-
nal client software such as the PuTTY to connect to the DVN-8Pro. Make sure to use the standard com-
munication mode of 9600 bps, 8, N, 1, No flow control.
NOTE: PuTTY and other terminal software may not default to no flow control. If you attempt to connect to
the DVN-8Pro and flow control is not set to none RS-232 communication may not work until you correct
the settings and cycle power to the DVN-8Pro or issue a reset command via hot keys or RS-232.
“[CTRL] [CTRL] r” or “//r”
Hotkey Commands
The Hotkey command is a keyboard sequence used to trigger an action on the DVN-8Pro through the use
of the keyboard connected on the USB port of the DVN-8Pro. To activate the hotkey sequence, press the
CTRL key twice and then enter the desired hotkey commands.
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]
SwitchUSB2.0only[CTRL][CTRL]u[port#][ENTER]//u[port#][ENTER]
Sameasfrontpaneluparrowbutton[CTRL][CTRL]↑ n/a
Sameasfrontpaneldownarrowbutton[CTRL][CTRL]↓ n/a
Activatehotplugn/a//h[ENTER]
Reset [CTRL][CTRL]r//r
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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
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