Uniclass RD1041 Series User manual

User's Manual
RD1041 Series
4-Port Quad View
DVI USB KVM Switch
Rev.1.1
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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Introduction............................................................................................................... 3
Overiew....................................................................................................................... 3
Features ...................................................................................................................... 3
Package contents ..................................................................................................... 3
Specifications ............................................................................................................ 4
Product overview ..................................................................................................... 5
Front view............................................................................................................... 5
Rear view ................................................................................................................ 6
KVM connection ....................................................................................................... 7
Connect to console.............................................................................................. 7
Connect to computers........................................................................................ 8
Daisy chain............................................................................................................. 8
Connect to USB devices...................................................................................... 9
RS-232 control ..................................................................................................... 9
Extension (RD1041K only) ................................................................................ 10
Operation .................................................................................................................. 11
Push button operation........................................................................................... 11
OSD menu ............................................................................................................ 11
PC selection .......................................................................................................... 12
Display mode selection ..................................................................................... 12
Display mode menu ........................................................................................... 13
Operation ...................................................................................................................13
Daisy chain operation ..............................................................................................14
Keyboard hotkeys.................................................................................................... 15
OSD menu ................................................................................................................. 17
Operation.............................................................................................................. 17
Settings.................................................................................................................. 17
Information........................................................................................................... 18
RS232 Control ......................................................................................................... 19
Technical support .................................................................................................... 20
FCC / CE Statements ............................................................................................... 20

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our RD1041 series KVM switch. We recommend that you read
this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Overiew
RD1041 (series) is a product of 4-port DVI USB KVM switch. User can easy access and
control up to 4 computers with one keyboard and mouse. To monitor the computers, dual
DVI monitors connection is provided. One monitor can be displayed by switching different
modes (quad view, PIP view PAP view and full view) and another monitor can be displayed
by full screen. Different switching modes are provided as well. User can switch to different
display modes easily by pressing buttons on RD1041, selecting from OSD menu or pressing
hotkey on the keyboard.
The KVM signal can be extended if connecting with a KVM extender (available on RD1041K
only). The KVM extender comprises 2 units, transmitter and receiver respectively. They work
in pair to extend KVM signal of RD1041K up to 100m using CAT5 cable. More 100m can be
extended if connecting a gigabit ethernet switch hub between transmitter and receiver.
Daisy chain control is another feature of this product. With this fabulous feature, up to 32
computers (8 RD1041 connections) can be controlled by only one keyboard and mouse.
More working space can be saved. In addition, with built-in USB hub function, user can
access the contents of USB directly without purchasing an extra USB hub.
Features
■ 4-Port Quad View DVI USB KVM
■ 1920 x 1200 resolution for clear and sharp video output
■ Support dual DVI connectors output
■ Support direct connection of 100m or 200m with gigabit ethernet switch (RD1041K only)
■ Support RS232 serial control
■ Intuitive mode selection by Hotkey, OSD, or front panel Push Buttons
■ Sturdy metal rack-mountable casing designed for 1 U application
Package contents
■ RD1041 unit x1
■ Power adapter x1 (The power adapter may vary depending on models)
■ User manual x1
■ RJ45 to DB9 female (RS232) serial cable x1

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Specifications
Model RD1041Q RD1041K RD1041QD
DVI output Local: 1+1 Local: 1+1 Extend: 1 Local: 1+1
Console keyboard and
mouse connector
2 x USB Type A female connector
USB 2.0 hub 2 x USB Type A female connector
Console video connector 2 x DVI-I female connector
Console audio connector 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
PC keyboard and mouse
connector
4 x USB Type B female connector
PC video connector 4 x DVI-I female connector
CAT5 port - RJ-45 female
connector
-
PC audio connector 4 x 3.5 mm audio jack female connector
PC selection Hotkey/OSD /Push button
Supported resolution (input) 1920 x 1200
Operation Temperature 0° ~40° C
Storage Temperature -20° ~60° C
Humidity Limits 0 ~90% RH, Non-Non-condensing
Housing Metal
Dimension 438 x 200 x 44 mm 438 x 280 x 44 mm
RS-232 serial port 2 x RJ-45 female conenctors
Safety / Emission CE、FCC

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Product overview
Front view
1 2 3 4 5 6
No. Item Description
1 USB2.0 port Connect to USB peripherals.
2 OSD menu button ■Press to enable the OSD menu.
■ Same function as Enter key under OSD menu.
■To close the OSD menu, press ESC button.
3 PC selection button
1/2/3/4
■Press to select PC.
■Select the main/subordinate display in PIP mode.
Press button to enter PIP mode.
• To switch the main display, press the desired PC selection
button when the button lights solid.
• To switch the subordinate, press button again to lights
blink, and then press the desired PC selection button.
■Lights to indicate the current connected PC.
■Flashes to indicate the USB connection may be
incorrect. Please check the USB connection between
PC and this unit once the button is flashing.
■ Press and hold PC selection button 1 before turning
on the power. The upgrade mode will be activated
after turning on the power.
■Turn the power off. Press and hold PC selection
button 3, and then turn the power to on. The output
resolution will be adjusted to 1024x768 after turning
on the power.
■ To setup the hotkey, press PC selection button 4
more than 5 seconds.
Arrow key / / / Press to move the cursor under OSD menu.
4 Display mode buttons Press to switch the display mode directly.
Lights to indicate the current display mode.
■ Full view
■ PIP view
■ Quad view
■ PAP view
5Display mode menu Press to enable display mode menu on screen.
6 Restart pin hole Insert a paperclip into the hole to restart the system.

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Rear view
RD1041K
1 2 3 4 5
8 7 6
RD1041QD
2 1 3 4 5
6
RD1041Q
1 2 3 4 5
6
No. Item Description
1 Power switch Press to turn on or off the unit.
2 Power socket Plug power cable into this socket。
3 Daisy Chain
(Input /Output)
Connect to other RD1041 up to 8 units.
RS-232 control
(Input port)
Connect to a computer with RJ45 to RS232 cable for command
sending using HyperTerminal. (refer to page 18)
4 Console ports Connect console's DVI monitors, audio, USB mouse and keyboard
respectively refer to the icons marked on the unit ( A: primary
monitor、 B: auxiliary monitor).
5 PC ports Connect to computers. Each section comprises audio jack, DVI
connector and USB type B connector.
6 Reset pin hole To restore the factory default settings, insert a paperclip into the
hole before turning on the power.
7 Remote IO
(RD1041K only)
Connect to a KVM extender to extend the KVM signal up to
100m. (refer to page 10)
8 Dip switch Adjust the dip switch when connecting to a KVM extender. Note
that the Dip switches on this unit and the extender must be
adjusted to same positions.

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
KVM connection
* The diagrams illustrated in the chapter are emaples, the actual application may vary.
All illustrated accessories and monitors are not included in the package, it is for reference only.
Connect to console
■ Plug the power cord to a power socket (the power cord/adapter may vary, it is depending
on the models).
■ Connect to DVI monitors, 1Primary monitor, 2Auxiliary monitor.
Connecting same resolution and specification in both monitors are strongly
recommended. If two different resolution of monitors are used, please connect the
monitor of higher resolution to connector B (auxiliary monitor).
■ Connect a keyboad to the USB Type A connector which a keyboard icon marked on the
unit.
■ Connect a mouse to the USB Type A connector which a mouse icon marked on the unit.
■ Connect a speaker to the audio jack.

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Connect to computers
■ Connect to a DVI monitor.
1Connect to a computer's USB type A connector.
2Connect to a computer's audio out jack。
Daisy chain
■ Connect to the RJ45 in connector of the first unit to the RJ45 out of second unit. First
unit's out to second unit's in, and so on. Total can be connected up to 8 units of RD1041.

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Connect to USB devices
■ Plug USB peripherals into the USB ports of front panel. Note that the USB ports of rear
panel are not available for USB hub function.
RS-232 control
■ Serial control is one of the features of RD1041. User can contorl RD1041 by sending
commands from a PC as well. Please connect RS232 connector to a PC, and plug the
other end of RJ45 connector into RD1041. For more detailed operations, refer to page 18.
■ Please follow the table below for more pin assignment details.
1 - 8
5 - 1 9 - 6
Signal RS232 pin number RJ45 pin number
Tx 2 5
Rx 3 6
GND 5 7
* Make sure the driver of USB peripheral has been installed if necessary before
plugging into RD1041. To install the driver, please remove the USB peripheral first.

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RD1041K/RD1041Q/RD1041QD
Extension (RD1041K only)
To extend the function of KVM, connect to an extender and ethernet hub (both are not
included) are required. Typically, the extender is usually comprised of two units, transmitter
and receiver respectively. For more details of extension, please contact your local
distributor.
Front Rear Front Rear
1Connect from the unit to a Gigabit Ethernet Hub (not included) using CATx cable.
2Connect from a Giagbit Ethernet Hub to an AV Extender (not included) using CATx cable.
Note that the Dip switches of this unit and extender should be same.