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Black Box KVP40004A User's Manual

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3. Figure 4 20 System gt Control DCP mode Synchronize selected IMPORTANT Each time you restart a ServSwitch 4site Flex set to synchronize it will send all its settings to the next connected device This process also takes place after activating synchronize in the OSD menu When starting a chain of devices always start by first switching on the device at the end of the chain When the device has completed its startup phase and sent its DCP messages switch on the next device in the chain Finally switch on the first device in the chain which synchronizes the settings of all other devices in the chain with its own settings as It starts up Page 34 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 On Screen Display Example of DCP synchronization ServSwitch 4site Flex 2 and 3 are synchronized with ServSwitch 4site Flex 1 Serial Y Cable Control unit d ServSwitch 4site Flex 1 Console Mouse Console Keyboard ServSwitch 4site Flex 2 ServSwitch 4site Flex 3 Figure 4 21 DCP synchronization example To synchronize ServSwitch 4site Flex 1 sends every change in settings as a DCP message via the serial Y to the RX input of ServSwitch 4site Flex 2 ServSwitch 4site Flex 2 adopts the settings and sends a DCP message via TX output over the Y cable to the RX input of ServSwitch 4site Flex 3 The synchronization chain can be any length Do not connect the last device in the chain to the first device that is do not create
4. 14 15 16 17 18 Pa Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otr
5. Appendix E DCP XML Remote Control DCP XML permits remote control of ServSwitch 4site Flex by a computer or other devices using the RS 232 serial port of ServSwitch 4site Flex To connect to this port use the serial cable RJ 45 DB9 adapter standard RJ45 CAT5 cable Device Control Protocol DCP is an XML based protocol Using DCP you can query and change all important settings of the ServSwitch 4site Flex For a general description of XML go to at http www w3 org XMIL The XML scheme for DCP can be found on the enclosed CD under the name dcp xsd For a detailed description on how to use DCP XML with ServSwitch 4site Flex please see the DCP XML Manual on CD supplied with ServSwitch 4site Flex DCP modes DCP has two modes of operation 1 Control This mode is intended for direct control of a ServSwitch 4site Flex for example using a computer 2 Synchronize This mode is used to synchronize multiple linked devices In Synchronize mode ServSwitch 4site Flex sends all settings changes as DCP messages so you can control a chain of linked ServSwitch 4site Flex synchronously Page 96 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix F Supported Touchscreen Controller Appendix F Supported Touchscreen Controller ServSwitch 4site Flex supports USB touchscreens with one of the following built in controllers Tyco ELO Touch System e AccuTouch Five Wire Resistive Touch Technology includes models 1215L 1229L 1515L 1522
6. SXGA WXGA SXGA SXGA SGI UXGA UXGA UXGAr UXGAr WSXGA HDTVp HDTVp HDTVp WUXGAr WUXGAr Appendix G Supported Video Input Table G 1 Continued Video input display video formats Resolution 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1400 x 1050 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 Sync Polarity H V Refresh Rate Hz Analog 85 60 50 60 60 50 60 50 60 60 50 60 50 60 Digital 85 22 60 22 50 60 60 50 60 50 60 60 22 24 50 60 22 50 60 VESA CSA Standard DMT DMT CVT DMT CVT CVT DMT CVT CVT DMT CEA 861 E CEA 861 E CEA 861 E CVT DMT NOTE When set to auto by default the ServSwitch 4site Flex reads the EDID of the connected monitor and automatically supports its resolution 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 99 Appendix H Supported Video Output Appendix H Supported Video Output Table H 1 Video output display video formats VGA 640 480 69 VGA 640 480 75 VGA 640 480 85 SVGA 800 600 60 SVGA 800 600 jo SVGA 800 600 85 XGA 1024 768 50 XGA 1024 768 60 XGA 1024 768 70 XGA 1024 768 75 XGA 1024 768 85 SXGA 1280 1024 50 SXGA 1280 1024 60 SXGA 1280 1024 75 SXGA 1400 1050 50 SXGA 1400 1050 60 UXGA 1600 1200 50 UXG
7. When the START menu is called up the current start configuration is displayed To modify your start configuration change parameters in the channel mode and PiP fields Press ESC to save the new parameters and exit the START menu Choose Use current mode to adopt the current settings as start mode Use arrow keys to navigate to Use current mode and confirm by pressing ENTER The factory default start mode is Quad mode with active channel 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 37 Chapter 5 OSD Mode See OSD MODE CURRENT START PIP for details on setting PiP mode to boot See OSD MODE CURRENT START WIN for details on setting Win mode to boot See OSD MODE CURRENT START TEST PATTERN for details on setting a test pattern to boot 5 3 PiP Use this section to define the current mode in which the device should run Channel PiP display mode Computer Active channel Computer Computer Computer PiP size full PiP zoom factor uad ian Offset from top winl test pattern O e O O e O O O O O Figure 5 3 Mode gt Current gt PIP screen In the PIP window you can configure PiP size position and display mode PiP display mode Select the option TRIPLE to show three additional screens in PiP Mode Select SINGLE to display only one other screen If SINGLE is selected use the option PIP CHANNEL to define which channel should appear in the single window See the section Display Modes
8. blackbox com Page 97 Appendix G Supported Video Input Appendix G Supported Video Input Table G 1 Video input display video formats Mode Resolution Sync Polarity H V Refresh Rate Hz Set in EDID VESA CSA Standard CGA 640 x 350 H 85 85 DMT CGA 640 x 400 85 85 DMT EGA 720 x 400 70 70 X CVT EGA 720 x 400 sh 85 85 DMT VGA 640 x 480 60 22 60 X DMT VGA 640 x 480 72 72 X DMT VGA 640 x 480 US 75 X DMT VGA 640 x 480 85 85 X DMT SVGA 800 x 600 56 22 56 X DMT SVGA 800 x 600 60 60 X DMT SVGA 800 x 600 72 72 X DMT SVGA 800 x 600 75 75 X DMT SVGA 800 x 600 85 85 180 X DMT XGA 1024 x 768 50 22 50 CVT XGA 1024 x 768 60 60 X DMT XGA 1024 x 768 70 70 X DMT XGA 1024 x 768 75 75 X DMT XGA 1024 x 768 85 85 X DMT XGA B 1152 x 864 75 75 X DMT SUN 1152 x 900 66 66 CVT HDTVp 1280 x 720 50 22 50 CEA 861 E HDTVp 1280 x 720 60 60 CEA 861 E WXGA 1280 x 768 60 60 DMT UWXGA 1280 x 960 60 60 DMT UWXGA 1280 x 960 85 85 DMT SXGA 1280 x 1024 9 50 50 CVT SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 60 X DMT SXGA 1280 x 1024 9 72 12 CVT SXGA 1280 x 1024 Ts 75 X DMT NOTE Digital All video formats up to 162 MHz pixel clock following DMT CVT or GTF standard timings are supported Within this range ANY digital resolution is supported Analog input may not be detected correctly Page 98 724 746 5500 blackbox com Mode
9. 1024 1024 Figure 7 3 Video Output Mode screen 7 2 Keyboard Navigate with the arrow keys in the CONSOLE menu to the entry KEYBOARD Press ENTER SELECT to open the KEYBOARD window Set the keyboard layout to the desired language English Deutsch German Espanol Spanish Francais French Italiano Italian or Japanese CONSOLE CONSOLE KEYBOARD Console keyboard language Deutsch Espafiol Francais KEYBOARD Italiano Japanese Figure 7 4 Console gt Keyboard screen 7 3 Touchscreen ServSwitch 4site Flex enables the user to use a touchscreen to control and switch between four computers as well as change display modes ServSwitch 4site Flex supports a great number of USB touchscreens with commonly integrated touch controllers For a list of supported touchscreens see Appendix F Page 48 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 OSD Console To control ServSwitch 4site Flex using a touchscreen connect the touchscreen to the ServSwitch 4site Flex by connecting the VGA or DVI cable from the ServSwitch 4site Flex monitor port to the input of the touchscreen Connect the USB port of the touchscreen to the ServSwitch 4site Flex console USB port Please see Chapter 2 for a description of the ServSwitch 4site Flex ports CONSOLE TOUCHSCREEN CONSOLE DEVICE DETAILS TOUCHSCREEN Mouse button emulation O Click on touch O Click on release O Mouse X Emulate right click Touch in quad mode temporary full s
10. Press the PiP exit button to return to the previous page higher menu level or exit the OSD Changed settings are saved automatically NOTE Hotkey commands are possible while the OSD window is open Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com 4 4 OSD System 4 4 1 HDCP Status SYSTEM HDCP SYSTEM HDCP input status 1 COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER HDCP output status X monitor supports HDCP X output is HDCP protected no VGA output audio output only hdmi Figure 4 4 System gt HDCP Status screen HDCP zr Ef 4 HDCP HDCP HDCP HDCP Chapter 4 On Screen Display Use the arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HDCP and press ENTER SELECT to open the HDCP window The SYSTEM HDCP window displays the status of HDCP input and output encoding HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is an encoding system used to secure and transmit audio and video In the upper part of the window the HDCP status of the four input signals is displayed When a checkbox is marked the source is transmitting an HDMI signal with HDCP encoding ServSwitch 4site Flex displays this signal only when HDCP encoding is capable of being activated on the output device as well 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Chapter 4 On Screen Display The lower portion of the window displays the HDCP status of the output The first line shows whether the connected monitor supports HDCP When checked the next l
11. Set transparency To position a window use either the Hotmouse function the front panel or the touchscreen You can save presets of the window positioning Figure 2 4 Win mode screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview 2 2 Features 2 2 1 DVI and VGA Supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 60 Hz for both DVI and VGA Any combination of DVI and VGA at all standard resolutions is possible at inputs and output Analog video input is converted to digital If an analog display is connected ServSwitch 4site Flex converts the digital signal to analog at the output Internally ServSwitch 4site Flex processes video purely digitally guaranteeing superior digital image quality 2 2 2 USB and Keyboard for Keyboard Mouse Touchscreen Trackball Use either PS 2 or USB ports on the computer to connect the keyboard and mouse to ServSwitch 4site Flex It supports any combination To connect the console ServSwitch 4site Flex features two USB ports for mouse keyboard touchscreen or trackball connection 2 2 3 Transparent USB 2 0 ServSwitch 4site Flex features a transparent high speed USB 2 0 matrix USB 2 0 devices for example printer external memory memory stick Webcam 3D mouse finger printer can be switched to the connected computers 2 2 4 Operation There are six ways to operate ServSwitch 4site Flex switch channels and select display modes 1 Using the buttons on the front of the unit 2
12. Switch the active channel with hotkey and the arrow keys In PiP mode the active channel automatically is displayed as full image Page 86 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix A Keyboard Commands Open USB device switch menu lt Hotkey gt lt F1 gt Open USB device Port 1 switch menu lt Hotkey gt lt F2 gt Open USB device Port 2 switch menu lt Hotkey gt lt F3 gt Open USB device Port 3 switch menu lt Hotkey gt lt F4 gt Open USB device Port 4 switch menu Other commands lt Hotkey gt lt O gt Open OSD lt Hotkey gt lt U gt Directly open USB Device 1 4 lt Hotkey gt lt V gt Safe output mode lt Hotkey gt I Directly open OSD PIP menu in the background display mode switches to PIP as long as the menu is open lt Hotkey gt lt M gt Open Close the Hotmouse Hotkey lt gt Adjust volume menu Hotkeys for Win mode lt Hotkey gt lt S gt Save current Win mode to eeprom lt Hotkey gt lt R gt Restore current Win mode from eeprom and lose all changes lt Hotkey gt lt T gt Toggle transparent status of current Win mode lt Hotkey gt lt Z gt Undo up to ten previous actions lt Hotkey gt lt Y gt Redo up to ten previous actions lt Hotkey gt lt W gt lt 1 2 3 4 gt Select Win mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 87 Appendix B Device Configuration Program Appendix B Device Configuration Program Installation of D
13. uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area Is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 N In OM Statement strucciones de Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 PA 13
14. 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 75 Chapter 12 Hotmouse 12 2 Hotmouse Cursor in Full Screen Mode Quad Mode When you activate the hotmouse cursor in Full Screen mode PiP images of the other channels are temporarily displayed to allow you to switch to another channel Switching to another full screen channel Activate hotmouse cursor Move the hotmouse cursor over the PiP image of the channel that you want to activate and click the left mouse button ol Channel 1 is active Channel 3 is selected Channel 3 is active Figure 12 3 Example Switch trom Channel 2 to Channel 3 Hotmouse cursor in Quad mode Switching active channel mouse keyboard Activate Hotmouse Cursor To change the active channel switching mouse and keyboard position the Hotmouse Cursor in the respective channel field 1 to 4 and press the left mouse button NOTE When you move into another channel field the channel number in the Hotmouse cursor changes SEN SIC CE Channel 1 is active Channel 3 is selected Channel 3 is active Figure 12 4 Example Switch active channel from 1 to 3 Page 76 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 12 Hotmouse 12 3 Hotmouse Cursor in PiP Mode Change active channel Enable Hotmouse Cursor Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the PiP image of the channel you want to activate and press the left mouse button NOTE When the hotmouse cursor moves over a PiP image its appearance changes arrows channel number MOE 3
15. Call the OSD by pressing buttons PiP Win simultaneously for longer than one second exit select The OSD pops up in the center of the screen on top of the video image SYSTEM Press Hotkey O on your computer keyboard CSREES 3 Use a serial or USB connection from a PC to ServSwitch 4site Flex to remotely open the OSD using ConfDev Figure 4 2 Three ways to open the OSD main menu window 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Chapter 4 On Screen Display 4 3 OSD Navigation To navigate the OSD either use the buttons on the front panel or your keyboard 4 3 1 Navigation with Keyboard To navigate from one field to the next in the OSD menu use the UP and DOWN arrow keys or TAB SHIFT TAB keys Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow or PLUS and MINUS keys to change the value in the current field Press ENTER to select a menu item Press ESC to return to the previous window higher menu level or exit the OSD Changes in parameters are saved automatically 4 3 2 Navigation Using the Buttons on the Front Panel Full Quad p c menu exit select Corresponding keys on console keyboard Figure 4 3 Front panel Navigation using the buttons on the front panel is analogous to using the console keyboard Buttons 1 and 2 correspond to the UP and DOWN arrow keys and Buttons 3 and 4 to the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys or keys Confirm your entry by pressing the Win select button
16. Channel 2 is active Channel 3 is selected Channel 3 is active Figure 12 5 Example Switch from Channel 2 to Channel 3 Vertical positioning of PiP images Activate Hotmouse Cursor Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the PiP image area hold down the left mouse button and drag the PiPs to the desired vertical position NOTE As soon as the hotmouse cursor moves over a PiP image its appearance changes arrows pointing vertically I 3 3 4 4 Figure 12 6 Example Move PiP images upward Modify size of PiP images Activate Hotmouse Cursor and move to the left edge of the PiP image area until horizontal arrows appear in the Hotmouse Cursor Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Hotmouse Cursor to the left to increase PiP image size or to the right to reduce PiP image size NOTE As soon as the Hotmouse Cursor moves to the left edge of the PiP image area its appearance changes horizontal arrows channel number 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 77 Chapter 12 Hotmouse Hold left mouse button Figure 12 7 Scaling PIP images up Hold left mouse button Figure 12 8 Scaling PIP images down 12 4 Hotmouse Cursor in Win Mode Change active channel Enable Hotmouse Cursor Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the window of the channel you want to activate and press the left mouse button NOTE When the hotmouse cursor moves over a window ts appearance changes arrows channel number To close the hot mouse cursor
17. When these LEDs light green the corresponding channel computer port has been selected and is available for keyboard and mouse access When an LED flashes green there is no signal at the video input of the selected channel An LED lights yellow 2 LEDs 1 4 when there is a signal at the video input but another channel has been selected When the LED is dark there is no signal at the video input and another channel has been selected The LEDs light blue when Win Mode preset configuration is being selected 3 Full LED This LED lights green when the unit is in Full Screen mode 4 Quad LED This LED lights green when the unit is in Quad mode 5 PiP LED This LED lights green when the unit is in picture in picture PiP mode 6 Win LED This LED lights green when the unit is in Win mode 7 Full button Press this button to switch to Full Screen mode 8 Quad button Press this button to switch to Quad mode 9 PiP button Press this button to switch to PiP mode 10 Win button Press this button to switch to Win mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 2 Overview Selector Figure 2 6 Selector screen You can also select the active channel using hotkeys and the arrow keys The selection window closes once the channel selection timeout period has expired The channel selection timeout is configured in the OSD under SYSTEM gt QUAD MODE Use the Time out of channel selection menu item to define how long the selecto
18. a loop Security Levels The security level settings in the OSD menu previously described also apply to control via DCP messages Queries are possible up to Security Level 7 Table 4 1 shows the maximum security levels for simple element settings These settings may be changed via DCP up to the specified protection level 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 35 Chapter 4 On Screen Display Table 4 1 Maximum security levels Item Maximum Security Level CONSOLE CHANNEL 6 VIDEO CHANNEL 6 VIDEO LAYOUT 5 PiP LAYOUT 4 PiP HEIGHT 4 PIP OFFSET 4 PiP ZOOM 4 PiP CHANNEL 4 DUAL CHANNELS L R 6 PIP SCAN TIME 4 Page 36 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 OSD Mode 5 OSD Mode 5 1 Current Defines the current mode in which the device should run MODE Channel Computer Computer Computer Computer CURRENT full quad PiP test pattern Figure 5 1 Mode Current mode screen Choose from Full Screen Quad PiP or Win Mode or Test Pattern 5 2 START Sets the mode in which the device should boot Channel Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 4 full quad PiPp winl test pattern USE CURRENT MODE Figure 5 2 Mode gt Start mode screen This feature allows you to define the start configuration i e the display mode Full Screen Quad PiP or Win Mode or Test Pattern active channel and PiP settings that ServSwitch 4site Flex uses after a reset or when the system is powered up
19. after the other 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 41 Chapter 5 OSD Mode 5 4 Win Mode Navigate with the arrow keys in the MODE menu to the entry WIN Press ENTER SELECT to open the WIN MODE window MODE CURRENT CURRENT WIN MODE Channel Computer Computer Computer Computer Channel 9 2 3 4 Mode winl win2 win3 win4 O transparent Position hori 4 vert 4 Size hori 4 vert 4 XK Aspect ratio AUP full quad PiP b test pattern 00000 CODO Figure 5 12 Current mode gt WIN mode screen Select the channel window mode position and window size in the window WIN MODE The arrows can be used to select the horizontal or vertical position or size of the windows Activate the checkbox ASPECT RATIO to retain the aspect of the video source 5 5 Test Pattern Navigate with the arrow keys in the MODE menu to the entry TEST PATTERN Press ENTER SELECT to open the TEST PATTERN window MODE CURRENT CURRENT WIN MODE Channel Channel 9 2 3 4 Computer Computer Computer Computer Mode winl win2 win3 win4 O transparent Position hori full quad PiP b test pattern vert Size hori vert XK Aspect ratio O O O e O O O O O AUP Figure 5 13 Current mode gt Test pattern Use the Test Pattern feature to check monitor quality pixel errors contrast changes etc or the functionality of the video output of the ServSwitch 4site Flex Page 42 724 746 5500 blackbo
20. and the PiP images are shown as large as possible without overlapping Figure 5 6 Triple tile 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 39 Chapter 5 OSD Mode PiP display mode single One PiP image is displayed You can choose between different display modes Figure 5 7 PiP display mode single Single fixed One channel is selected to be displayed as permanent PiP image Only the active channel full image can be switched Press front panel buttons 1 2 3 or 4 to switch the full image MODE PiP PiP display mode single Channel selection PiP channel 4 PiP size PiP zoom factor Offset from top Figure 5 8 Single fixed mode Single direct MODE PiP PiP display mode single Channel selection PiP channel 4 PiP size PiP zoom factor Offset from top Figure 5 9 Single direct mode Page 40 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 OSD Mode One channel is selected to be displayed as permanent full image active channel Only the PiP can be switched Press front panel buttons 1 2 3 or 4 to switch the full image Single scan MODE PiP PiP display mode single Channel selection Bean Scan time 5 sec PiP size PiP zoom factor Offset from top Figure 5 10 Single scan mode Within a PiP image when the three other video sources are displayed one after the other the delay can be set to between one and nine seconds Figure 5 11 PiP video sources displayed one
21. colored border will appear around the window of the active channel The selector will also be visible You can also press front button Win and select a preset After the expiration of the selector timeout the selector closes Popup buttons Move the hotmouse cursor to the top right corner of the signal window and the following buttons will appear O Open OSD hotmouse context menu S Swap signal windows After this is selected the other window is clicked R Toggle aspect ratio locking for current window 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 27 Chapter 4 On Screen Display 4 4 6 OSD Position Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry OSD POSITION and press ENTER SELECT to open the OSD POSITION window SYSTEM SYSTEM OSD POSITION Set OSD position OSD POSITION Move with keys A Y 4 b Figure 4 11 System OSD Position screen Use this function to move the OSD window to any position on the screen 4 4 7 OSD Language Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry OSD LANGUAGE and press ENTER SELECT to open the OSD LANGUAGE window SYSTEM SYSTEM OSD LANGUAGE 0SD language English O Deutsch O Espa ol OSD LANGUAGE Figure 4 12 System gt OSD Language screen Set OSD LANGUAGE to either English default Deutsch German or Espanol Spanish Page 28 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 On Screen Display 4 4 8 Security Levels Navigate with the arrow k
22. configuration Press Enter Select to confirm Press Esc Exit to cancel Figure 6 2 Configuration gt Recall screen Page 44 724 746 5500 blackbox com 6 3 Factory Reset Defaults Navigate with the arrow keys in the CONFIGURATION menu to the Factory Reset Press ENTER SELECT to open the DEFAULTS window CONFIGURATION FACTORY RESET Chapter 6 OSD Configuration FACTORY RESET Do you want to set the default factory settings This will override all user settings and will restart the device Press Enter Select to set the default settings Press any other key to keep the user settings Figure 6 3 Configuration gt Factory Reset screen Use this function to reset the current settings of ServSwitch 4site Flex to the factory default configuration All four input EDIDs are also reset to their default values If necessary save your current settings before using the DEFAULTS command Execution of this command results in a complete reset and reboot of ServSwitch 4site Flex with factory defaults FACTORY DEFAULTS SYSTEM MODE HOTKEY HOTMOUSE QUAD MODE WIN MODE OSD POSITION OSD LANGUAGE SECURITY DISABLE CHANNEL CONTROL CURRENT START gt PIP Size gt WIN 724 746 5500 blackbox com Multiple Hotkey Hotkey Ctrl Alt ON Hotmouse timeout 5 sec Channel selection timeout 5 sec Border width 0 sec Active channel 255 255 0 Active channel 255 136 0 centered En
23. executed immediately This switching mode is recommended for USB devices without risk of data loss 3 Automatically with active channel In this mode the USB device port is always switched automatically with the active channel When switching channel computer this USB device port will automatically be switched to the activated channel computer NOTE After power on all USB devices are disconnected from computers except devices with switching mode automatically with active channel Page 72 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 10 OSD USB Device 1 4 10 3 Change Device Name In the USB DEVICE USB DEVICE menu choose Change device name and press ENTER SELECT to change the name of the connected USB device Use the keyboard to rename the USB device or use the front panel buttons as described in the OSD Exit the menu The new name will automatically be saved and displayed in the other menus USB DEVICE USB DEVICE CHANGE NAME Device 1 switch to off O Computer O Computer O Computer O Computer gt lt ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPORSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopgrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Switching mode is manual switching with warning CHANGE SWITCHING MODE CHANGE DEVICE NAME Move cursor with vwa Enter Select to choose Backspace Full to erase Figure 10 4 USB Device Change Name screen NOTE Use hotkey u by default hotkey Ctrl Alt to quickly access the USB DEVICE 1 4 menu This
24. flow control The two control modes operate as follows DCP control This mode allows direct control of a single ServSwitch 4site Flex by means of a control device for example a computer The control device can query and change the mode of ServSwitch Asite Flex ServSwitch 4site Flex resoonds to each DCP message sent by the control device with a DCP reply This reply includes the values of all settings queried or set by means of the last message If the message sent by the control unit contains errors the ServSwitch 4site Flex will reply by sending an error message SYSTEM CONTROL DCP mode O synchronize Figure 4 18 System gt Control screen Control selected Example of DCP control A ServSwitch 4site Flex is controlled via DCP XML by a computer connected by serial cable or USB ServSwitch 4site Flex KVP4004A Computer controls DCP XML USB or COM ports Figure 4 19 DCP control example 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 33 Chapter 4 On Screen Display For an introduction to the DEVICE CONTROL PROTOCOL DCP see Appendix E DCP synchronize Use this mode to keep several ServSwitch 4site Flex devices in the same mode Every change in settings initiated in the first ServSwitch 4site Flex by hotkeys hotmouse front panel buttons or a controlling device synchronizes the modes of all connected devices via DCP messages Use special Y cables for the synchronization DCP mode O off O control O
25. for details PIP size Adjust the size of PiP images to your requirements 12 single mode or 9 triple mode different sizes are available Single 3 5 7 10 15 20 25 28 33 38 44 50 Triple 3 5 7 10 15 20 25 28 33 50 equals the size of one quad screen one quarter of a full size screen PIP zoom factor Use this option to zoom the center of the PiP images by a factor of 2 Offset from top Use this option to change the position of PiP images PiP images can be moved vertically to any position on the screen s right hand margin NOTE All settings also possible via Hotmouse Menu PIP display modes ServSwitch 4site Flex offers the following PiP modes PIP display mode triple All other video sources are displayed three PiP images Page 38 724 746 5500 blackbox com PiP display mode Active channel PiP size PiP zoom factor Offset from top PiP display mode Active channel PiP size PiP zoom factor Offset from top PiP display mode Active channel PiP size PiP zoom factor Offset from top triple triple triple Chapter 5 OSD Mode Triple gap PiP images are displayed with a gap in place of the active channel Figure 5 4 Triple gap Triple no gap PiP images are displayed without a gap Figure 5 5 Triple no gap Triple tile The size of the main image and the PiP images is optimized so that the main image
26. image cannot be compressed well the download can take up to 30 minutes Page 90 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix B Device Configuration Program File Device Configuration Testmenu Store Configuration Load Configuration ee ServSwitch 4Site Flex Figure B 5 Uploading a background image to the ServSwitch 4Site Flex A 256 color bitmap is uploaded from the user PC to ServSwitch 4Site Flex using the ContDev utility Storing a configuration ContDev can also be used to store device configurations to a Tile on your PC Open the ConfDev menu DEVICE gt STORE CONFIGURATION The Save As dialog will appear and you can save the configuration to the desired location 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 91 Appendix B Device Configuration Program GO Desktop gt v 4 Search Desktop Organize v New folder m Name 2 y Favorites RE Desktop 3 Libraries Downloads 2 Homegroup Configuration Ub Next Step UA User Jo Temporal Computer Testmenu Warp Gm Network Virtual Machine Eb CompanionLink Set Shortcut 2011 01 17 6 36 El Recent Places em CompanionLink Sy Shortcut 2011 01 17 6 36 Recorded TV ad GIMP 2 Shortcut 2010 10 28 11 54 Load Configuration 9 Google Earth Shortcut 2011 01 31 21 01 Load Background Image Figure B 6 Storing a configuration Loading a configuration ConfDev can be used to load device configurations from a file on your PC Open
27. left double click or use hotkey M in Win mode 3 3 R3 Ek Channel 3 is active IN IN Channel 2 is active Channel 3 is selected Figure 12 9 Example Switch from Channel 2 to Channel 3 Resizing of windows Activate Hotmouse Cursor Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the window area hold down the left mouse button and drag the window to the desired size Page 78 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 12 Hotmouse NOTE As soon as the hotmouse cursor moves over a window its appearance changes arrows pointing vertically or horizontally 3 3 3 mM 1 T Channel 2 needs to be resized The edge of Channel 2 is selected for vertical rezing Channel 2 is resized Figure 12 10 Example Resizing windows Repositioning windows Enable Hotmouse Cursor Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the window that you want to move and press the left mouse button NOTE When the hotmouse cursor moves over a window its appearance changes arrows pointing up down left and right 3 m Channel 2 is active and the hotmouse is activated Channel 2 is moved to a new location on the screen Figure 12 11 Example Repositioning the windows Move the hotmouse cursor to the top right corner of the signal window and the following buttons will appear O Open OSD hotmouse context menu S Swap signal windows After this is selected the other window is clicked R Toggle aspect ratio locking for current window 12 5 Hotmouse Menu 12 5 1 Activ
28. mouse cursor becomes hotmouse cursor a numbered arrow that enables it to perform all hotmouse functions 12 1 Activating the Hotmouse Cursor To activate the hotmouse cursor move your mouse on the console four times in a rapid horizontal shaking motion or with hotkey M Figure 12 1 Shake mouse up and down on screen four times to get hotmouse cursor The hotmouse cursor can also be activated via touchscreen Tap the screen twice and leave your finger pressed on the touchscreen after the second tap tap hold like a double click without lifting the finger on the second click until the hotmouse menu opens Now click outside the hotmouse menu to open the hotmouse cursor Close the hotmouse by double clicking or with hotkey M The hotmouse cursor changes Its look depending on its position on the screen arrows in vertical or horizontal direction and number of channel ei f e Hotmouse cursor Vertical positioning of PiP images Resize window or PiP Move window Resize in Win mode Figure 12 2 Hotmouse cursor options Use the hotmouse cursor to perform the following functions In Full Screen mode Switch to another full screen channel In Quad mode Select another active channel keyboard mouse In PIP mode Modify position and size of PiP images Change active channel In Win mode Select mode for resize channel select and select options hotmouse menu Modity position and size of Windows Change active channel
29. setting again to get correct results For the detection of digital input signals this setting has no effect Alternatively the display EDID data can be copied to the inputs COMPUTER EDID EDID EDID DDC Channel 1 KVM SWITCH 4 Display VM 8HDMI UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz WUXGAr 1920x1200 60 Hz Mode Channel 2 KVM SWITCH 4 HDTV 1920x1080 60 Hz UXGA 1600x12000460 Hz J none WUXGAr 1926x1200 66 Hz Channel 3 KVM SWITCH 4 Signal digital UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz WUXGAr 1920x120804060 Hz Channel 4 KVM SWITCH 4 WRITE TO INPUT 2 UXGA 1666x1266 66 Hz WRITE TO INPUT 3 WUXGAr 1926x1200 66 Hz WRITE TO INPUT 4 VM 8HDMI WRITE TO ALL INPUTS Figure 9 10 Computer gt EDID DDC screen An overview of the contents of the display EDID is seen above It has the following write options WRITE TO INPUT 1 Write the monitor EDID to Input 1 WRITE TO INPUT 2 Write the monitor EDID to Input 2 WRITE TO INPUT 3 Write the monitor EDID to Input 3 WRITE TO INPUT 4 Write the monitor EDID to Input 4 WRITE TO ALL INPUTS Write the monitor EDID to all inputs NOTE The content of the input EDIDs can be reset to default by the OSD function CONFIGURATION FACTORY RESET Page 70 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 10 OSD USB Device 1 4 10 OSD USB Device 1 4 10 1 USB Port Status ServSwitch 4site Flex supports and switches transparent USB 2 0 devices such as printer camera 3D mouse finger printer and external memory Example Connect a memory stick to cop
30. the touch 3 Click on release When the finger is released from the touchscreen a mouse click is generated at the last position of the finger By default mouse is set as mode You could use your finger on the touchscreen similar to the way you use your mouse Click on touch and click on release are suited for kiosk applications or environments where touchscreens are used instead of keyboards and mice such as in medical industries for hygienic reasons in industrial production and automation for operation with gloves or in vehicles and aircraft where robust components are required Touch in quad mode Check this box to switch a quadrant from Quad mode temporarily to full screen when touching the quadrant This activates the keyboard and mouse of that quadrant and allows the computer that was operating in quad mode to operate in full screen mode temporarily The other sources are not visible during this time After a timeout of 5 seconds without keyboard mouse activity ServSwitch 4site Flex automatically switches back to Quad mode The timeout can be set to values between 1 and 10 seconds CONSOLE TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATE DEVICE DETAILS Mouse button emulation O Click on touch O Click on release Mouse X Emulate right click Touch in uad mode O irra ery Timeout 5 sec Touch a PiP PiP becomes active Figure 7 7 Console gt Touchscreen window temporary full screen selected Touch a PiP Check th
31. using a PS 2 USB adapter 4 Connect your touchscreen to the DVI I port and the USB A port Speakers Figure 3 2 Connecting the KVM console with digital or analog monitor USB mouse and USB keyboard Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation NOTE The maximum cable length for video DVI VGA is up to 64 feet 20 meters Maximum cable length for USB PS2 keyboard and mouse Is up to 16 feet 5 meters For greater distances ServSwitch 4site Flex supports most KVM extenders video DVI VGA extenders and USB extenders 3 3 Connecting Video Sources Computers 1 Switch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard monitor and mouse 2 Connect keyboard and mouse ports of ServSwitch 4site Flex to the computer ports either with a single USB cable or via the PS 2 interface use the Y cable up to 5 meters For greater distances use a KVM or USB extender 3 To connect an analog video computer source VGA to ServSwitch 4site Flex use a VGA DVI cable Digital video sources are connected via a DVI cable up to 20 meters For greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender 3 4 Connecting USB Devices Connect a USB device to one of the four transparent USB ports to switch it to computers connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex ServSwitch 4site Flex supports transparent USB devices such as printer external memory 3D mouse and finger printer PS 2 Y cable Keyboard VW ouem Mouse ED D devices Keyboard or U
32. 00 blackbox com Chapter 9 OSD Computer NOTE You can also open this window with the hotkeys HK 9 3 Name 1 4 Use the arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry NAME 1 4 and press ENTER SELECT to open the NAME 1 4 window COMPUTER COMPUTER NAME 1 4 gt Computer CHANGE NAME Computer NAME 1 4 CHANGE NAME Computer CHANGE NAME Computer NAME 1 4 CHANGE NAME gt lt ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Move cursor with vwa Enter Select to choose Backspace Full to erase Figure 9 3 Computer Name 1 4 Change Name screens Use the section NAME to assign a name to each of the four windows displayed when HOTMOUSE is in use Move the cursor in the edit window using arrows on your keyboard Press ENTER SELECT to choose a letter Press BACKSPACE FULL to erase 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 65 Chapter 9 OSD Computer 9 4 Keyboard Use arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry KEYBOARD and press ENTER SELECT to open the KEYBOARD window COMPUTER KEYBOARD COMPUTER Computer USB Computer i USB Computer USB Computer USB KEYBOARD Figure 9 4 Computer gt Keyboard screen Use this display feature to identify which keyboard type USB PC1 PC2 or PC3 has been recognized at which computer port 9 5 Mouse Use the arrow keys to navigate in COMPUTER menu to the MOUSE line and press ENTER SELECT to open the MO
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34. A 1600 1200 60 UXGAr 1600 1200 50 UXGAr 1600 1200 60 XGA B 1152 864 75 UWXGA 1280 960 60 UWXGA 1280 960 85 SUN 1152 900 66 WXGA 1280 768 60 WXGA 1366 768 60 WSXGA 1680 1050 60 WUXGAr 1920 1200 40 WUXGAr 1920 1200 50 Page 100 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix H Supported Video Output Table H 1 Continued Video output display video formats Mode Horizontal Vertical Hz WUXGAr 228 1200 60 HDTVp 1280 720 50 HDTVp 1820 1080 24 HDTVp 1920 1080 50 HDTVp 1920 1080 60 NOTE When set to auto by default ServSwitch 4site Flex reads the EDID of the monitor connected and automatically supports its resolution 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 101 Appendix Cascading Appendix Cascading Cascading multiple ServSwitch 4site Flex units more than 4 video sources on a single display ServSwitch 4site Flex can be cascaded to display more than 4 video sources simultaneously on a single display In this master slave system any ServSwitch 4site Flex can be used as master or slave It is the same hardware One ServSwitch Asite Flex is used as master unit The console that has a keyboard mouse and display or touchscreen is connected to the output of the master unit A slave ServSwitch 4site Flex can be connected to each input of the master unit In this way each quadrant on the display can be split in four more quadrants Example In a setup with one master and four slave ServSwitch 4site Flex switches a total of 16 video source
35. A cmm 21 22 S72 N68 OVA nn 22 Sn o E E 2d A 3 PP e o 37 e 38 WO O Nt 42 F pos E y y EO sew e O o O O A 42 O A a A A 44 SS A eee eet aetna 44 C ROG a 44 o T e 45 Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents L ot 47 FE o0 cu 5 teeter te ene ene em ee ee eee nz 47 TD MANO date 48 o d BRUT 48 LA o E 51 Lo IVAN NO ete ge ssc ce atte i ests err ence gg ete se aes ee E eee et 52 LO DARIO NN RU m mcr 52 AME Bd e y Pe 54 e OO sap 55 Sl APUESTAS Display VICO EMMA eureri E E E edide e MENU EM EE 55 oh am O 56 o ea nen en em S 56 AE AA en ene AE eee A 57 ex Briohtness Contrast with frate d TODO ONY uscar caido oic dais 58 8 6 Horizontal Vertical Position of Computer Screen with Analog Input Only 58 SYM IAN ld O ERE 59 Ooo E A 60 A o E cuanto 60 A A A 63 2 CNN i a nner neste TEES 63 A ns en ates e EOI 64 PP e i 65 A ANG Mees ahs nese sete O 66 Shee CS ee E ere er ee ecos 66 SI A 67 SPA CR PUER
36. ER EDID Channel 1 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x12004060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x12080 060 Hz Channel 2 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 160606x12000460 Hz WUXGAr 1920x1200 060 Hz EDID DDC Channel 3 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x1200 060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x12080 060 Hz Channel 4 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x1200060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x1200 60 Hz Display VM 8HDMI Figure 9 7 Computer gt EDID screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 67 Chapter 9 OSD Computer COMPUTER EDID Channel 1 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x1288 060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x12880 060 Hz Channel 2 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x1280 060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x1288060 Hz Channel 3 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x1288 060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x12880060 Hz Channel 4 KVM SWITCH 4 UXGA 1600x1200 060 Hz WUXGAr 1926x1260 66 Hz Display VM 8HDMI EDID EDID DDC Channel 1 Choose two video modes UXGA 1600x1200Q060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x1200 60 Hz Signal 39 digital O analog WRITE WRITE TO ALL INPUTS SAME AS DISPLAY EDID EDID DDC MODE mode horiz vert Hz XGA 1024 x 768 68 SXGA 1400 x 1050 50 SXGA 1400 x 1050 60 UXGA 1600 x 1200 586 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 UXGAr 1600 x 1200 586 UXGAr 1600 x 1200 60 WXGA 1280 x 768 68 WXGA 1360 x 768 68 Figure 9 8 Computer gt EDID gt DDC Mode screen Use the arrow keys to select the channel EDID information Press ENTER SELECT to open the window with detailed settings for this EDID Select a video mode for the channel using the arrow keys Press ENTER SELECT to c
37. Horizontal Vertical Position screens In case the horizontal or vertical position of a computer screen is incorrect use this feature to adjust the computer screen manual ly Use the arrow keys to navigate to the AUTO MAN field and set to MAN for manual Use the or keys in the value field to adjust the horizontal position between 63 and 63 and the vertical position between 20 and 20 8 7 Screen Width with Analog Input Only Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry SCREEN WIDTH and press ENTER SELECT to open the SCREEN WIDTH window VIDEO VIDEO SCREEN WIDTH Set the screen width of the analog signal Computer 1 DVI Computer Computer Computer SCREEN WIDTH Figure 8 8 Video gt Screen Width screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 59 Chapter 8 OSD Video Normally the screen width number of horizontal pixels is defined by the VESA standard If the screen appears blurred change this setting to improve screen quality 8 8 Phase with Analog Input Only Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry PHASE and press ENTER SELECT to open the PHASE window VIDEO VIDEO PHASE Adjust the clock phase of the analog signal Computer DVI Computer Computer Computer Figure 8 9 Video Phase screen Incorrect phase sampling time of pixel color value may result in blurring bad contrast or poor legibility Use this setting to adjust phase 8 9 Forma
38. KVP4004A lt gt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES 2T en REESE Servswi menu 4 exit select Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Inf ti Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 HANOI ATE on Web site www blackbox com e E mail info blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks and ServSwitch is a trademark of BB Technologies Inc 3M and MicroTouch are registered trademarks of 3M Company AccuTouch IntelliTouch ELO and Carroll Touch are registered trademarks of ELO Touch Solutions Inc TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba doing business as Toshiba Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners We re here to help If you have any questions about your application or our products contact Black Box Tech Support at 724 746 5500 or go to blackbox com and click on Talk to Black Box You ll be live with one of our technical experts in less than 30 seconds Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates
39. L 1528L Medical 1529L 1537L 1715L 1729L 1739L 1915L 1928L 1928L Medical 1939L 2020L e IntelliTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology elo 2701 Controller Series IntelliTouch SecureTouch e CarrollTouch Infrared Touch Technology not supported Acoustic Pulse Recognition APR TSharc e TSharc Octopus Controller This is widely used including in touchscreens manufactured by 3M MicroTouch TrollTouch The Bergquist Company XanQ e USB R5W HT580 R by XanQ Technology Corporation 3M MicroTouch e MicroTouch EX Il new release delivered since 2009 with support of HID e MicroTouch DST only restriction first calibrate it at computer then same procedure but while connected at the ServSwitch Asite Flex only left mouse key support right mouse key has no function For example integrated at display NEC Multeos 32 and 40 LCD with touch option ET amp T Technology e ETouch IR infrared touchscreen aluminium frame 26 up to 65 eGalaxy eMPIA Technology Inc EETI e S5000UEGG 4 5 Wire Resistive Touch Technology USB NOTE If your USB touchscreen does not feature one of the controllers listed above or does not work with a digitizer touchscreen interface contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com to determine compatibility NOTE New multitouch screen systems are compatible with the newly defined digitizer touchscreen interface Generally these can be used 724 746 5500
40. LECT for the video format Use the arrow keys ri of selectable video modes Use the arrow keys i to navigate to Signal and press ENTER SELECT to switch between analog or digital This setting specifies whether the EDID should identify the ServSwitch 4site Flex as an analog or digital device Usually it is safe to leave this setting at digital e WRITE Save the changes in the current input EDID e WRITE TO ALL INPUTS Save the changes to all four input EDIDs to navigate to the second video mode entry and press ENTER SELECT to open the window with a list Use the arrow keys to navigate to the following write options 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 69 Chapter 9 OSD Computer Alternatively the EDID data of the connected display can be used To do this navigate to SAME AS DISPLAY EDID and press ENTER SELECT e SAME AS DISPLAY EDID Write the contents of the display EDID to the current input EDID Press ENTER SELECT to start the selected write option and wait until successful is displayed in the bottom status line At this point the EDID data can be written to one or all of the four channels NOTE If the EDID data of the connected video source is used the switch behaves as if the display is connected directly to the source NOTE Keep in mind that this setting will overwrite the automatic analog input mode detection If you connect a different video source or change the video mode from the PC you may need to change this
41. Page 93 Appendix C Update ServSwitch 4site Flex Firmware Figure C 2 Update firmware screen 2 Start the executable firmware Tile 3 Set the desired COM port 4 Press Update LEDs 1 4 on the front panel of the ServSwitch 4site Flex flash blue during the update Additionally the upgrade process is indicated by an OSD window on your remote computer Figure C3 OSD update screen After successful update ServSwitch 4site Flex restarts without changing configuration Page 94 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix D Serial Cable Appendix D Serial Cable For serial remote control ServSwitch 4site Flex requires a special adapter to connect a CAT5 cable to the serial RJ 45 port at the rear panel of ServSwitch 4site Flex This adapter connects to your external serial control device for example computer You can connect any CAT5 cable to the adapter The other end of the CAT5 cable connects to the RJ 45 port of ServSwitch 4site Flex The adapter plus a standard CAT5 cable is included with ServSwitch 4site Flex DCD RXD TXD DTR GRD DSR RTS CTS RI black ins 2 orange ce black yellow D CT nc T bue C2 2 C35 3 black C4 C5 4 red red green O 6 6 yellow C7 n c 7 brown C8 u n C 8 white Figure D 1 Serial cable adapter standard CAT5 cable 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 95 Appendix E DCP XML Remote Control
42. SB cable A B LI and mouse Digital or DVI I HD15 or DVI cable analog Figure 3 3 Typical installation 3 5 Powering Up the System Switch on ServSwitch 4site Flex with the power switch on the rear panel All front panel LEDs light up briefly indicating that ServSwitch 4site Flex is ready for operation ServSwitch 4site Flex is now in Quad mode default Power up all connected computers ServSwitch 4site Flex recognizes all input video sources automatically and displays them on your monitor screen To select another display mode use the relevant keyboard commands or buttons on the front panel 3 6 Connecting Audio The ServSwitch 4site Flex can be connected to external powered speakers or audio devices so that sound coming from the four connected sources can be played back Three different connection options are made available see Figure 3 4 1 3 5 mm analog stereo jack 2 Digital cinch connector 3 TOSLINK optical audio jack 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 3 Installation After the speakers have been physically connected to the ServSwitch 4site Flex e Open the OSD and navigate to COMPUTER gt AUDIO e Enable audio output e Select the audio source and adjust the volume Powered speakers Headphones rt oc Amplifier Figure 3 4 A variety of device options are available to connect to the ServSwitch 4site Flex for audio output NOTE Powered speakers or headphones can also be connected
43. SD SYSTEM OSD LANGUAGE VIDEO BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HORIZ POSITION VERT POSITION SCREEN WIDTH PHASE USB DEVICE 1 4 SECURITY LEVEL 2 With Security Level 2 you can use the following additional settings in the OSD SYSTEM HOTKEY HOTMOUSE QUAD MODE CONSOLE KEYBOARD Touchscreen SECURITY LEVEL 1 With Security Level 1 you have the following additional settings in the OSD SYSTEM DISABLE CHANNEL CONSOLE MULTIMONITOR VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO DVI VGA ROTATION CROPPING COMPUTER CHANNEL MAPPING MOUSE RESET PS 2 e Switch video output to VGA using hotkey V or front panel buttons 1 2 SECURITY LEVEL 0 This is the default setting of ServSwitch Asite Flex All settings are allowed and 4 4 9 Disable Channel all functions are enabled Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry DISABLE CHANNEL Press ENTER SELECT to open the DISABLE CHANNEL window SYSTEM DISABLE CHANNEL SYSTEM DISABLE CHANNEL Number of active channels Move to value with 4 v Enter Select to choose Figure 4 15 System gt Disable Channel screen If two or three computers or video sources are connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex use the DISABLE CHANNEL feature to ensure that for the unused channels a message no signal input x is not shown in Quad mode b PIP images are not displayed on screen c these channels are not selectable in Full Screen mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 31 Chapter 4 On Screen Display F
44. USE window COMPUTER COMPUTER MOUSE Computer l USB Computer USB Computer USB Computer USB Mouse positioning USB computer 1 MBBBEHNIE Computer relative 21 Computer 3 relative Computer 4 relative Use to change Figure 9 5 Computer Mouse screen The upper half of the MOUSE window shows which mouse type USB PS 2 or PS 2 wheel has been recognized at which computer port Page 66 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 9 OSD Computer USB mouse positioning For USB ports you may specify absolute or relative mouse positioning Choose absolute mouse positioning if a device is connected to the console that supports absolute coordinates such as graphic trays screen pads or KVM extenders 9 6 Reset PS 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry RESET PS 2 and press ENTER SELECT to open the RESET PS 2 window COMPUTER COMPUTER RESET PS 2 If mouse or keyboard does not work for a newly installed computer you should reset the PS 2 line and boot RESET PS 2 the computer again Press Enter Select in order to reset the PS 2 line of channel I Figure 9 6 Computer Reset PS 2 screen Use the arrow keys or and keys to select the channel 1 to 4 you want to reset and press ENTER SELECT to confirm 9 7 EDID DDC This window presents an overview of the status of the input EDIDs and the display EDID and allows editing of these COMPUTER COMPUT
45. Using configurable hotkeys 3 Using the unit s external configuration software on a remote computer 4 Via a serial port using the protocol DCP XML 5 Using mouse functions Hotmouse 6 Using a touchscreen Contigure the ServSwitch 4site Flex via an on screen display OSD that you can open and navigate using either keyboard commands or front panel buttons The LEDs on the front panel indicate the unit s current status Use the serial RS 232 or USB port for remote control and firmware updates 2 3 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or into blackbox com e ServSwitch 4site Flex unit e 1 power cable e 1 19 rackmount kit e 1 CD with operation manual e 1 USB Type A male to 2 PS 2 female adapter e 1 flash upgrade kit Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 Hardware Description Figures 2 5 and 2 7 show the front and back panels of the ServSwitch 4site Flex Tables 2 1 and 2 2 describe their components 2 4 1 Front Panel 2 P BLACK BOX ServSwitch 4Site Flex menu exit select Figure 2 5 Front panel Table 2 1 Front panel components Component Number in Figure 2 5 Component Description 1 Buttons 1 4 These buttons activate the corresponding channel computer port
46. ZK907032Y Vertical rate 76 Hz Horizontal rate 83 kHz Pixel clock 170 MHz EDID EDID DETAILS EDID Details FF 00 03 A3 B3 80 01 38 Figure 7 12 Console gt EDID gt EDID Details screen Use the EDID command to read and display monitor data manufacturer monitor name serial number etc from the monitor s EDID memory If VIDEO OUTPUT is set to auto the ServSwitch 4site Flex uses the optimum output resolution offered by the EDID EDID Extended Display Identification Data is a VESA standard data format that contains basic information about a monitor and its capabilities This information is stored in the monitor by the manufacturer and can be read by ServSwitch 4site Flex or graphics card via a monitor cable s Display Data Channel DCC interface NOTE EDID information can be copied to the four inputs and is then available for the connected sources See COMPUTER EDID DDC Page 54 724 746 5500 blackbox com 8 OSD Video 8 1 Input Status Display Video Formats Chapter 8 OSD Video Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry INPUT STATUS and press ENTER SELECT to open the INPUT STATUS window mode UXGA UXGA UXGA UXGA INPUT STATUS Figure 8 1 Video gt Input Status screen VIDEO INPUT STATUS hori vert 1666x1266 1666x1266 1666x1266 1600x1200 Computer Computer Computer Computer Resolutions at the four video inputs are shown under INPUT STATUS Reso
47. allows quick access to this menu when switching manually To directly open the switching menu of for example USB device Port 1 use hotkey F1 by default hotkey Ctrl Alt 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 73 Chapter 11 OSD Help 11 OSD Help Use the arrow keys to navigate in the HELP menu to the desired line and press ENTER SELECT to open the corresponding window HELP ABOUT Revision 4 RC2b Serial No Boot count 285 Revision 4 RC2b Build 22 05 2012 Video 4 004 7 L L3 Console 1 086 f 1 12 FPGA 21 65 Figure 11 1 Help gt About Details HELP gt ABOUT displays the current revision levels hardware and firmware HELP HOTKEY Hotkey plus quad mode full screen mode PiP mode PiP menu win mode activate hotmouse On Screen Display safe output mode select channel 1 4 USB devices Switch USB device HOTKEY Q F P I W M 0 V 1 U E Figure 11 2 Help gt Hotkey HELP gt HOTKEY provides a guide to hotkey shortcuts Page 74 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 12 Hotmouse 12 Hotmouse Hotmouse is an exclusive function offered by ServSwitch 4site Flex It works with your standard mouse or trackball and touchscreens Similar to using hotkeys on your keyboard Hotmouse is a quick and comfortable way to operate ServSwitch 4site Flex simply with your standard mouse trackball or touchscreen No software or additional hardware is required When activated your
48. ame of the device address file Open Font size in device dialog Figure B 3 Settings screen Remote OSD operation Click the green arrow to open the On Screen Display OSD of ServSwitch 4site Flex remotely on your external Windows computer The main OSD menu is open and ready for navigation Navigation Use the arrow keys on the keyboard of your remote Windows computer to navigate to the desired line in the OSD menu and confirm by pressing ENTER Use the ESC key to return to the previous menu 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 89 Appendix B Device Configuration Program SS MEN Figure B 4 Navigation screen Uploading a background image A background image can be uploaded to the ServSwitch 4site Flex and will be displayed behind windows when in Win Mode To upload an image to the ServSwitch 4site Flex use the ConfDev menu DEVICE gt LOAD BACKGROUND IMAGE IMPORTANT Only 256 color bitmaps are supported for background images The file used should have a maximum size of 2 MB The maximum resolution will be that of the connected monitor If an image of another format needs to be used it must first be converted into a bitmap There are free tools available like Gimp or Paint NET to do this conversion MS paint available in Windows also supports this conversion Because of the limited color count in the bitmap format the quality of the image may be reduced For downloading a compression algorithm is used If the
49. apter 4 On Screen Display VIDEO continued COMPUTER USB DEVICE 1 4 HELP CROPPING BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HORIZ POSITION VERT POSITION SCREEN WIDTH PHASE FORMAT CHANNEL MAPPING AUDIO NAME 1 4 KEYBOARD MOUSE RESET P5 2 EDID DDC USB PORT STATUS ABOUT HOTKEY CONTACT 4 2 OSD Main Menu Window There are three ways to open the OSD main menu Figure 4 2 1 Use a keyboard command hotkey O letter O Crop the display of video sources Set brightness of analog input signal Set contrast of analog input signal Horizontal screen position Vertical screen position Set screen width of analog input signal Adjust phase of analog input signal Fit input format to screen Assign an input port to a channel Enable audio output Audio source selection Volume Assign computer names Display type of keyboard PC1 PC2 PC3 or USB Display type of mouse PS 2 PS 2 Wheel or USB Set USB mouse positioning absolute relative Reset PS 2 mouse and keyboard Program input EDID Shows USB 2 0 matrix status and allows USB ports to be assigned to a device Firmware hardware version serial number etc List of keyboard commands Contact information 2 Simultaneously press front panel buttons PiP Win for longer than one second 3 Remotely open the OSD via ConfDev program on an external PC with serial or USB connection Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 On Screen Display 1
50. ating Operating Activating Activate Hotmouse Cursor and press the right mouse button to open the Hotmouse Menu The Hotmouse Menu can also be opened via touchscreen Tap the screen twice and leave your finger pressed on the touchscreen after the second tap tap hold like a double click without lifting the finger on the second click until the Hotmouse Menu opens By clicking outside the Hotmouse Menu you can open the Hotmouse Cursor to enlarge and reposition PiPs only in PIP mode switch channels and modify Win Mode After you are finished using the Hotmouse Cursor the Hotmouse Menu will reopen Menu appearance varies depending on display mode Full Quad PIP Win This menu allows you to carry out switching operations and change display mode settings 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 79 Chapter 12 Hotmouse Operating The Hotmouse Menu allows you to carry out switching operations and to enter PIP settings by mouse click left mouse button Click Help on the Hotmouse Menu for information on the individual symbols HOTMOUSE Channel 1 2 Mode full 3 4 quad PiP Winl win2 win3 win4 Single fixe scan triple gap tile PiP zoom PiP offset PiP size d direct no gap Yes mHNo 4 0 bb 44 15 b HELP Figure 12 12 Hotmouse menu in PiP mode Hotmouse Menu in PiP mode Click with the left mouse button on the arrow symbols to either increase or decrease the values in question Clicking on t
51. com Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 13 Troubleshooting 13 1 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch 4site Flex is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 13 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your ServSwitch 4site Flex e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e f you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 85 Appendix A Keyboard Commands Appendix A Keyboard Commands ServSwitch 4site Flex supports two types of hotkeys multiple keys and double click By default ServSwitch 4site Flex is set to multiple keys Use the OSD menu to choose the hotkey type and keys Multiple keys Press multiple keys plus command key COMMAND lt Hotkey gt and lt Command Key gt t
52. creen Timeout 5 sec Touch a PiP PiP becomes active Figure 7 5 Console gt touchscreen window Calibration After connecting a touchscreen to the ServSwitch 4site Flex for the first time calibrate the touchscreen Open CONSOLE gt TOUCHSCREEN menu choose CALIBRATE and press ENTER SELECT Four markers will be displayed in the corners of the touchscreen The diagram shows the first marker in the top left corner of the screen Touching the center of the markers as accurately as possible yields the best calibration results Then repeat for the other three markers to complete calibration Device Details Select this option to display touchscreen information such as the manufacturer ID and product ID CONSOLE TOUCHSCREEN DEVICE DETAILS Mouse button emulation O Click on touch O Click on release O Mouse X Emulate right click Touch in quad mode O temporary full screen Timeout 5 sec Touch a PiP O PiP becomes active Figure 7 6 Device details screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 49 Chapter 7 OSD Console Mouse button emulation ServSwitch 4site Flex offers three modes of interpreting the user input as mouse clicks 1 Mouse When touching the touchscreen the mouse button is pressed When the finger is released from the touchscreen the mouse button is released This mode can be used for drag and drop operations 2 Click on touch When touching the touchscreen a mouse click is generated at the position of
53. d like to rotate your display Choose trom 0 90 180 and 270 Once you select the rotation degrees all the channels are rotated to the same degree NOTE Once you choose the degrees it may take a few seconds for the display to rotate Rotation limitation at 90 and 270 If the channels overlap the monitor display should have a total of lines no higher than 2028 If the aspect ratio is not locked in Win mode you can t use both size reduction and enlargement simultaneously for each channel Example with 90 degree setting VIDEO ROTATION Rotation of monitor Figure 8 4 Video Rotation example 8 4 Cropping Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry CROPPING and press ENTER SELECT to open the CROPPING window VIDEO CROPPING Cropping input signals Channel 1 Channel 2 left M4 o gt 4 6 D gt right 4 0 0 top 4 0 4 0 gt bottom 4 0 0 gt CROPPING Channel 3 Channel 4 left 44 0 4 0 gt right 0 4 0 top 4 0 4 0 gt bottom 4 0 4 0 Figure 8 5 Video Cropping screen In the CROPPING window enter a value from 0 999 for the left right top and bottom side of the channel to be cropped 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 57 Chapter 8 OSD Video Use the arrows to increase or decrease the value either in single digits or in increments of 30 Alternatively you can use the ri
54. directly to the ServSwitch 4site Flex eliminating the need for an amplifier Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com 4 On Screen Display 4 1 On Screen Display OSD Overview SYSTEM MODE CONFIGURATION CONSOLE VIDEO SYSTEM Chapter 4 On Screen Display Figure 4 1 OSD screen HDCP HOTKEY HOTMOUSE QUAD MODE WIN MODE OSD POSITION OSD LANGUAGE SECURITY DISABLE CHANNEL CONTROL CURRENT START BACKUP RECALL FACTORY RESET VIDEO OUTPUT KEYBOARD TOUCH SCREEN FADE MULTI MONITOR BACKGROUND EDID INPUT STATUS DVI VGA ROTATION HDCP status Multiple Hotkey Double Click Hotkey Hotmouse Recognition Hotmouse Timeout Channel Selection Timeout Appearance settings for windows Position of OSD window English German Spanish Set security level Deactivate unused channels Device control via DCP XML protocol RS 232 Set the current channel and mode Set the channel and mode in which the device should boot Save configuration settings Restore last saved configuration Reset to factory default settings Video resolution and frequency Keyboard layout Calibration Mouse key emulation Enlarge on touch Indicate use of smooth transitions Assign mouse keyboard to video Select background type Display of EDID monitor data Display computers video input resolutions Choose input signal DVI VGA DVI VGA Rotate the screen display at different degrees 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Ch
55. eout defines the period 1 to 30 seconds after which the selector will close automatically Default setting is 5 seconds Figure 4 8 Quad mode To open the active channel in Quad mode 1 Press hotkey Q 2 The yellow border indicates the active channel mouse and keyboard enabled Alternatively press front panel button Quad To switch the selector from an active channel to another 1 Press hotkey arrow key 2 After the selector timeout has expired the selector closes Page 26 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 On Screen Display 4 4 5 Win Mode Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to WIN MODE and press ENTER SELECT to open the Win mode window SYSTEM SYSTEM WIN MODE Border width e Border colors Active channel Inactive channels Figure 4 9 System Win mode screen Border width Set the width of the borders which are drawn around the signals in Win mode When the border width is zero no borders are shown Border colors e Active channel Press enter select to open the SELECT COLOR menu and set the color for the active channel e nactive channels Press enter select to open the SELECT COLOR menu and set the color for the inactive channels Selector Figure 4 10 Selector In Win mode use hotkey 1 4 to select a channel or window Or you can use the hotmouse function or front panel buttons 1 4 to select a channel or window When a channel has been selected a
56. evice Configuration Program CONFDEV The Device Configuration Program enables you to remotely operate the OSD of ServSwitch 4site Flex on an external Windows computer via serial connection To install the device configuration software CONFDEV you need e A Windows computer with a free USB or RS 232 COM port e Your ServSwitch 4site Flex e The installation CD containing the confdevEn exe program e The enclosed serial cable RJ 45 DB9 adapter RJ 45 CAT5 cable Rear panel USB or COM ports Figure B 1 Hardware configuration for installing the CONFDEV Use the serial cable to connect the COM port of the Windows computer with the serial port of your ServSwitch 4site Flex Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and start the confdevEn exe program The Device Configuration Program CONFDEV window opens v Device Configuration Progra Click to open the OSD device configuration remotely Click to change settings for example COM port Figure B 2 CONFDEV window Page 88 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix B Device Configuration Program Settings Click the device configuration button to open the SETTINGS window It enables you to set the font size for the OSD window log parameters and the COM port ServSwitch 4site Flex is connected to ud Settings COM3 y Baud rate 57600 7 Log serial communication to screen Use device addresses Device address file N
57. ey screen NOTE For a list of hotkeys to operate ServSwitch 4site Flex see Appendix A Keyboard Commands Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 On Screen Display 4 4 3 Hotmouse Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HOTMOUSE and press ENTER SELECT to open the HOTMOUSE window SYSTEM SYSTEM HOTMOUSE M Enable hotmouse Time out of hotmouse after HOTMOUSE Figure 4 6 System Hotmouse screen Hotmouse is an exclusive function that comes with ServSwitch 4site Flex It works with your standard mouse or trackball To activate Hotmouse operation 1 Navigate to Enable Hotmouse 2 Change the setting to Yes There are two modes of Hotmouse operation Hotmouse Cursor and Hotmouse Menu Although Hotmouse Cursor supports only a limited set of operations Hotmouse Menu allows execution of all switch operations and display mode settings While the Hotmouse function is activated the active computer can still be operated by keyboard For a detailed description of Hotmouse Hotmouse functionalities and Hotmouse Menu see Chapter 12 Hotmouse 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 Chapter 4 On Screen Display 4 4 4 Quad Mode Use arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the entry QUAD MODE and press ENTER SELECT to open the QUAD MODE window SYSTEM SYSTEM QUAD MODE Time out of channel selection 5 sec QUAD MODE Figure 4 7 System gt Quad Mode screen Channel selection tim
58. eys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry SECURITY and press ENTER SELECT to open the SECURITY window SYSTEM ENTER PASSWORD Please enter password Use keys 1 2 3 4 Exit Esc Exit SECURITY Figure 4 13 System gt Enter Password screen The SECURITY feature allows you to reduce the functional range of ServSwitch 4site Flex Eight security levels are available By default all functions are enabled security level 0 To change the security level you must first enter a predefined password This six digit password is enclosed separately with the deliverables of ServSwitch 4site Flex and should only be accessible to authorized persons administrators etc After entering the password on the keyboard or front panel password is not displayed in password field the SECURITY window opens Enter the desired security level 0 to 8 under Select security level SYSTEM SECURITY Select security level 0 Use to change or keys 0 8 Figure 4 14 System gt Security screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 29 Chapter 4 On Screen Display NOTE Before changing the security level set the configuration you wish to work with to the higher security level under MODE gt START This configuration will be maintained when ServSwitch 4site Flex is reset in case of power failure or when power Is turned off and on again SECURITY LEVEL 8 Security Level 8 allows you to work only on one channel computer in a predefined d
59. f electric shock do not open the device or remove any part of the casing If the device requires servicing contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Read this manual carefully before operating the device Observe all warnings and instructions on the device and in the operation manual Keep this user manual for future reference Power supply Only connect the device to a grounded power supply Installation Make sure that the device is disconnected from the power source before installing anything Unplug the device or disconnect the power supply Cables Only use the cables supplied with the device Damage resulting from the use of third party cables is not covered by warranty Beware of tripping hazards when laying cables Location Electronic devices should never be placed on the ground between the cables Never obstruct any vents the device may have Ensure adequate ventilation Maintenance This device is maintenance free Never open the casing No settings can be made inside the device 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents PU ee ene ene eee en eee meee ee eran eee ee eee 9 Di UA ainia 10 A Sl ONO m g 10 Ll PO bi 12 RB UC 12 2 2 2 USB and Keyboard for Keyboard Mouse Touchscreen Trackball ooocconooooococccononoccoocccnononncnnnnnnonnnnnnnonoons 12 AE o A
60. for example the slave ServSwitch 4site Flex connected to Port 4 of the master ServSwitch 4site Flex press the following hotkey combination lt Hotkey2 gt 4 to activate Channel 4 on the master level then lt Hotkey1 gt P to switch from default Quad mode to PiP mode in this quadrant The result is a screen split in four equal quadrants All quadrants are split again in four equal quadrants Quad mode just the quadrant in the lower right corner Channel 4 is showing its four sources in PiP mode NOTE Use a programmable keyboard for comfortable switching of cascaded ServSwitch 4site Flex Behind a single key you can program a combination of hotkeys By pressing a single key you can activate keyboard and mouse of one of for example 16 computers connected or the switch display mode of the master or any of the four slave ServSwitch 4site Flex Page 102 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 103 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be i e AR Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech Support available in 30 seconds or less Copyright 201
61. ght and left arrows of the keyboard to adjust these values NOTE The smallest possible size of each area is 10 of the input signal 8 5 Brightness Contrast with Analog Input Only Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST and press ENTER SELECT to open the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST windows VIDEO VIDEO BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness of the analog signal Computer 1 DVI Computer 2 DVI VIDEO CONTRAST Set the contrast of the analog signal Computer 1 Computer 2 DVI CONTRAST Computer 3 DVI Computer 4 Figure 8 6 Video gt Brightness Contrast screens Use this feature to adjust the brightness or contrast of analog video input signals 8 6 Horizontal Vertical Position of Computer Screen with Analog Input Only Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry HORIZ POSITION or VERT POSITION and press ENTER SELECT to open the HORIZ POSITION or VERT POSITION windows Page 58 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 8 OSD Video VIDEO HORIZ POSITION Set automatic or manual horizontal positioning Computer 1 UXGA DWE 0 Computer 2 UXGA DVI 8 Computer 3 UXGA DVI 8 HORIZ POSITION Computer 4 UXGA DVI 86 VIDEO VIDEO VERT POSITION Set automatic or manual vertical positioning Computer 1 UXGA DVI Computer 2 UXGA DVI Computer 3 UXGA DVI Computer 4 UXGA DVI VERT POSITION Figure 8 7 Video gt
62. glish None security level 0 All four channels are active Off Active channel 1 quad Active channel 1 quad 15 Zoom factor 1 Display mode triple Active channel gap Offset from top 0 Channel 1 Mode win1 Position settings depend on the source Aspect ratio enabled Page 45 Chapter 6 OSD Configuration FACTORY DEFAULTS Continued CONSOLE KEYBOARD English TOUCH SCREEN Mouse emulate right click FADE EDI MULTI MONITOR Monitor 1 gt Channel 1 Monitor 2 gt Channel2 Monitor 3 gt Channel 3 Monitor 4 gt Channel4 BACKGROUND Color 0 0 0 VIDEO DVI VGA DVI VGA all channels ROTATION 0 CROPPING no cropping BRIGHTNESS 0 all channels CONTRAST 56 all channels HORIZ POSITION auto all channels VERT POSITION auto all channels SCREEN WIDTH 0 screen width correction of all channels PHASE 0 all channels FORMAT Fit to screen No all channels COMPUTER CHANNEL MAPPING Positioning relative all channels AUDIO Enable audio output Select active channel Switch channel on audio activity off NAME 1 4 Computer 1 4 respectively KEYBOARD USB MOUSE positioning realtive RESET PS 2 Channel 1 selected EDID DDC 1600x1200 60 1920x1200 60 digital USB DEVICE 1 4 Off manual switching w warning name Device 1 4 Page 46 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 OSD Console 7 OSD Console 7 1 Video Output Navigate with
63. he four computers use the arrow keys to select one of the four computers and press ENTER SELECT The following options can be selected for the USB port manual switching change switching mode change USB device name 10 2 Switching Mode By default switching mode is manual switching with warning To change the switching mode use the arrow keys to navigate to CHANGE SWITCHING MODE and press ENTER SELECT USB DEVICE SWITCHING MODE Device 1 switch to Device 1 off Computer Switching mode Computer Computer O manual switching without warning Switching mode is O automatically manual switching with active channel with warnin UE FET TE Use for devices with risk of data loss CHANGE DEVICE NAME USB Sticks Figure 10 3 USB Device gt Switching Mode screen Use the arrow keys to chose one of the following modes to change the switching mode 1 Manual switching with warning This mode allows switching the USB port manually by selecting one of the computers connected But before the switch is executed the following warning message is displayed In order to prevent data loss stop the USB device before switching To switch press ENTER SELECT We recommend this switching mode for USB devices with risk of data loss for example USB stick printer external memory 2 Manual switching without warning This mode allows switching the USB port manually by selecting one of the computers connected The switching is
64. he outer arrow symbols sets the minimum or maximum value After having completed the settings click on CLOSE to close the Hotmouse Menu window and exit the Hotmouse Function Click on HELP to open the HOTMOUSE HELP window HELP Select active Select mode channel Select PiP settings p value is user decrease decrease increase increase Figure 12 13 selected value big step value big step Help screen Page 80 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 12 Hotmouse 12 5 2 Mode Quad Full PiP or Win The individual modes can be set as follows Hotmouse Menu QUAD MODE Use the mouse to navigate to a channel in the Hotmouse Menu and click the left mouse button to activate it You can also switch to a different mode with the left mouse button ChanneLl 1 2 3 4 Mode full quad PiP winl win2 win3 wind HELP Figure 12 14 Hotmouse menu in Quad mode 3 4 Figure 12 15 Quad mode Hotmouse Menu FULLSCREEN MODE Use the mouse to navigate to a channel in the Hotmouse Menu and click the left mouse button to activate it You can also switch to a different mode with the left mouse button Channel 1 2 3 4 Mode full quad PiP win1 win2 win3 win4 HELP Figure 12 16 The Hotmouse menu in Full Screen mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 81 Chapter 12 Hotmouse Hotmouse menu PIP mode Use the mouse to navigate to a channel in the Hotmouse Menu and click the left
65. ine indicates whether the signal proceeding trom the ServSwitch 4site Flex is protected by HDCP If the output signal is HDCP encoded the ServSwitch 4site Flex puts out neither analog video signal nor any separate audio signal 4 4 2 Hotkey Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HOTKEY and press the ENTER SELECT key to open the HOTKEY window Two different hotkey modes are available e For multiple hotkey commands you can define one to four keys that are pressed simultaneously to enter the command mode Selectable keys are STRG SHIFT ALT and WINDOWS e For double click hotkey commands you can choose one key that is double clicked to enter the command mode Selectable keys are STRG SHIFT ALT and SCROLL To change the hotkey mode or select another hotkey navigate with the TAB or ARROW UP DOWN keys to the respective field and use the ARROW LEFT RIGHT or the keys to change the setting SYSTEM SYSTEM HOTKEY Hotkey activation by HOTKEY Mode O double click Keys X Control O Shift gt D Alt windows Move to value with a v Enter Select to choose Multiple keys SYSTEM HOTKEY The command mode is indicated by LED flashing on the console keyboard Default setting Multiple Hotkey CTRL ALT Hotkey activation by Mode multiple keys Keys Control Shift Alt Windows Move to value with a v Enter Select to choose Double click hotkeys Figure 4 5 System Hotk
66. is box to activate keyboard and mouse on a computer shown as PiP When touching a PiP keyboard and mouse become active in this PIP This activated channel now remains a little PIP and does not switch to full image In this PiP you can operate the computer with keyboard and mouse When unchecked by default a PIP is switched to full image as soon as it is touched The full image gets exchanged with the other sources remaining visible as PiPs Right mouse button Press and hold your finger on the touchscreen to emulate the right mouse button This only works in mouse emulation mode not in click on touch or click on release mode By default Emulate right click is set to perform a right mouse click Some touch controller models do not support right mouse click Using touchscreens with such controllers requires unchecking the box Emulate right click Page 50 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 OSD Console Hotmouse and Hotmouse menu To open the Hotmouse Menu tap the screen twice and leave your finger pressed on the touchscreen after the second tap tap hold like a double click without lifting the finger on the second click until the Hotmouse Menu opens By clicking outside the Hotmouse Menu you can open the Hotmouse Cursor to enlarge and reposition PiPs in PIP mode resize and move windows in Win mode and switch channels see description of the Hotmouse function After you are finished using the Hotmouse Curso
67. isplay mode Quad Full Screen or PiP mode No settings can be changed apart from the SECURITY menu item where you can change the security level SYSTEM SECURITY SECURITY LEVEL 7 With Security Level 7 you can open OSD windows that only show display modes and device settings SYS TEM HDCP CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT EDID VIDEO INPUT STATUS COMPUTER NAME 1 4 KEYBOARD MOUSE EDID DDC HELP HOTKEY ABOUT CONTACT SECURITY LEVEL 6 With Security Level 6 you have the following additional operations SYSTEM CONTROL CONSOLE FADE e Setting of active channel using front panel buttons Hotkeys or Hotmouse e Selecting channel with PIP button in Quad mode e Changing the directly selectable PiP channel in PIP mode single direct SECURITY LEVEL 5 With Security Level 5 you have the following additional operations e Setting of display mode Quad Fullscreen PIP using front panel buttons Hotkeys or Hotmouse SYSTEM TEST PATTERN CONSOLE BACKGROUND SECURITY LEVEL 4 With Security Level 4 you have the following additional settings in the OSD SYSTEM OSD POSITION WIN MODE MODE PIP START CONFIGURATION RECALL COMPUTER AUDIO VIDEO FORMAT e Modify display mode settings in Hotmouse Menu e Changing both channels in Dual mode e Changing the fixed PiP channel in PIP mode Page 30 724 746 5500 blackbox com SECURITY LEVEL 3 Chapter 4 On Screen Display With Security Level 3 you can use the following additional settings in the O
68. l image of the active channel is displayed left aligned on the screen resulting in a black bar on the right side Provided appropriate PiP size 20 is set PIP images are thus placed entirely outside the full screen channel No screen content is overlapped All content of all sources Is visible 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 61 Chapter 8 OSD Video Wide screen monitor aspect ratio 16 10 Full screen is positioned Screen on the left hand side in Te Aspect ratios PIP mode Aspect ratios 4 3 4 3 Full screen mode PiP mode Quad modo Figure 8 12 PiP mode for wide screen monitors Page 62 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 9 OSD Computer 9 OSD Computer 9 1 Channel Mapping Use the arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry CHANNEL MAPPING and press ENTER SELECT to open the CHANNEL MAPPING window COMPUTER Position of ports CHANNEL MAPPING Channel 1 Channel 2 Port 1 O Port 1 O Port 2 O Port 2 O Port 3 O Port 3 O Port 4 O Port 4 Channel 3 Channel 4 O Port 1 Port 1 O Port 2 O Port 2 O Port 3 Port 3 O Port 4 O Port 4 Figure 9 1 Computer gt Channel Mapping screen In the CHANNEL MAPPING menu you can change the assignment between physical input ports and logical channels This can be useful for instance if computer needs to be shown on another position on the quad screen without having to swap the connectors at the inputs Use the arrow and key
69. lution recognition at the four video inputs is automatic Some analog input resolutions may not correctly be detected See Appendixes G and H for a list of video formats supported by ServSwitch 4site Flex S Signal a analog d digital g sync on green c composite sync 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 55 Chapter 8 OSD Video 8 2 DVI VGA Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry DVI VGA and press ENTER SELECT to open the DVI VGA window VIDEO DVI VGA Select input signal DVI VGA Computer 1 DVI VGA DVI VGA DVI VGA DVI VGA DVI VGA DVI VGA DVI VGA Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 4 OOceOooOoeoocoeoodv Figure 8 2 Video DVI VGA screen Go to Select input signal and define which video signal VGA or DVI is to be displayed If the setting DVI VGA is selected ServSwitch 4site Flex will first check the digital input If there is no signal at this input the analog signal input will be checked This function can be used to connect for example 8 sources 4x VGA 4x DVI via Y cables to ServSwitch 4site Flex 8 3 Rotation Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry ROTATION and press ENTER SELECT to open the ROTATION window VIDEO ROTATION Rotation of monitor e B O 90 O 180 O 270 ROTATION Figure 8 3 Video gt Rotation screen Page 56 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 8 OSD Video Select the degrees to which you woul
70. mouse button to activate it Change the posi tion and size of PiP images and PiP zoom Change PiP mode triple triple gap single fixed single direct single scan and scan time Figure 12 17 Full Screen mode Triple gap PiP images are displayed with a gap in place of the active channel Channel 1 2 Mode full 4 quad PiP winl win2 win3 win4 single scan triple tile PiP zoom PiP offset PiP size CLOSE fixed direct no gap Yes mNo 4 0 b 4 15 HELP Figure 12 18 Triple gap Triple no gap PiP images are displayed without a gap Channel 1 2 Mode full 4 quad PiP winl win2 win3 win4 direct no gap fixed scan single triple gap tile PiP zoom Yes mNo PiP offset 4 4 0 gt b PiP size 4 15 CLOSE HELP Figure 12 19 Triple no gap 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 12 Hotmouse Triple tile The size of the main image and the PiP images is optimized so that the main image and the PiP images are shown as large as possible without overlapping Channel Mode single triple PiP zoom 1 2 3 4 full quad PiP Winl win2 win3 win4 fixed direct scan tile no gap Yes mHNo PiP offset 44 4 6 b PiP size CLOSE 4 15 HELP Figure 12 20 Triple tile Single fixed One selected PiP image is permanently displayed Single direct Press the front panel buttons 1 2 3 or 4 to directly
71. nger printer 3D mouse to the four transparent USB ports The transparent USB 2 0 matrix switches USB 2 0 peripherals to computers connected to the ServSwitch 4site Flex 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation To reduce the need for long cables ServSwitch 4site Flex is best placed as close as possible to its video sources By default ServSwitch 4site Flex is delivered as desktop version Using the rackmount kit included it may also be mounted in a 19 rack Keyboard monitor mouse console and USB devices are connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex using the corresponding cables DVI USB or PS 2 KVM extenders will enable you to work remotely via a CAT5 a fiber optic or an Ethernet connection Figure 3 1 Computers connected to the ServSwitch Asite Flex 3 1 Connecting the Unit to Power Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of ServSwitch 4site Flex but do not turn the power on 3 2 Connecting the Console Monitor Keyboard Mouse Touchscreen Trackball 1 Connect your monitor to the monitor port of ServSwitch 4site Flex via VGA DVI cable analog or DVI cable digital up to 64 feet 20 meters For greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender 2 Connect your USB mouse and keyboard to the USB A ports on the console up to 16 feet 5 meters For greater distances use a KVM or USB extender 3 PS 2 mouse and keyboard can be connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex
72. ogether The following hotkeys are available for selection Ctrl Shift Alt and Win By Default HOTKEY lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt Further examples lt Hotkey gt lt Ctrl gt lt Win gt lt Alt gt Hotkey Ctrl Shift lt Hotkey gt lt Alt gt Double click key Double click one key hotkey and immediately press the command key within two seconds COMMAND lt Hotkey gt and lt Command key gt in sequence As a double click hotkey you can choose one of the following keys lt Ctrl gt lt Shift gt lt Alt gt lt Scroll gt Examples lt Hotkey gt lt Scroll gt lt Scroll gt lt Hotkey gt lt Ctrl gt lt Ctrl gt NOTE In command mode hotkey is activated LED flashes on the keyboard In double click hotkey mode pressing an invalid key leaves the command mode While OSD is open hotkey Ctrl Selecting display mode lt Hotkey gt lt Q gt Quad mode lt Hotkey gt lt F gt Full Screen mode lt Hotkey gt lt P gt PIP mode lt Hotkey gt lt W gt Win mode Selecting active channel in Full Screen Quad PiP Win mode lt Hotkey gt lt 1 gt Computer 1 lt Hotkey gt lt 2 gt Computer 2 lt Hotkey gt lt 3 gt Computer 3 lt Hotkey gt lt 4 gt Computer 4 You can also use hotkey and the arrow keys to switch the active channel In Quad and Win mode you can select the channel on the right using the 1 2 3 or 4 keys on the numeric keypad
73. onfirm the selection Two freely selectable video modes can be programmed in the input EDID visible to the connected computer at the input port We recommend programming the preferred video modes for the connected signal source Page 68 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 9 OSD Computer EDID EDID DDC Channel 1 Choose two video modes UXGA 1600x1200060 Hz WUXGAr 1920x12000690 Hz Signal 3 digital O analog WRITE WRITE TO ALL INPUTS SAME AS DISPLAY EDID Figure 9 9 EDID gt EDID DDC screen ServSwitch 4site Flex also uses these entries to distinguish between confusable analog input video signals The following groups of analog input signals are difficult to distinguish automatically WUXGA 1920x1200 60 Hz UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz with reduced blanking WUXGA 1920x1200 50 Hz UXGA 1600x1200 50 Hz UXGA 1600x1200 50 Hz with reduced blanking SXGA 1400x1050 60 Hz WSXGA 1680x1050 60 Hz XGA 1024x768 60 HZ WXGA 1280x 68 60 Hz WXGA 1360x 68 60 Hz If you experience problems with the automatic input detection of an analog input signal in these groups you can overwrite the automatic detection by programming the expected video signal into the input EDID Use the arrow keys to navigate to the first video mode entry and press ENTER SELECT to open the window with a list of selectable video modes In this window use the arrow keys to select the desired line in the list Shown on the right and press ENTER SE
74. or example if you have connected three computers Channel 1 to 3 to ServSwitch 4site Flex use the arrow keys to navigate to the number 3 and confirm by pressing ENTER SELECT NOTE To use the DISABLE CHANNEL feature computers video sources must be connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex in ascending order from Channel 1 to 4 Example in Quad mode All four channels enabled Three channels enabled Two channels enabled mid height Figure 4 16 Quad mode example 4 4 10 Control Navigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry CONTROL Press ENTER SELECT to open the CONTROL window SYSTEM SYSTEM CONTROL DCP mode e ort O control O synchronize CONTROL Figure 4 17 System gt Control screen Off selected The device can be controlled via Device Control Protocol DCP an XML based protocol see Appendix E There are two DCP modes 1 DCP control which allows external control of the display mode 2 DCP synchronize which keeps several ServSwitch 4site Flex devices in the same display mode NOTE The default setting is off which prevents any external CONTROL Use a serial or USB cable to connect a control unit to the RS 232 port RJ 45 on the ServSwitch 4site Flex back panel To synchronize several devices special Y cables are required Page 32 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 On Screen Display Settings for the connection are Transfer rate 57600 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no
75. orted Video OUT OU MONEO 100 UU ARA e T A EAE E EN EO A 102 Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Casing Desktop or 19 black RAL 9005 EDID Adjustments EDID at each input port customizable Input and Output Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200 60 DVI and VGA Maximum Distance Video DVI VGA Up to 65 6 ft 20 m Keyboard Mouse Up to 16 4 ft 5 m OSD Languages English German Spanish Supported Keyboard Layouts English German French Italian Spanish Japanese User Controls Front panel 8 buttons 4 channel selection 1 Full Screen mode 1 Quad mode 1 PIP mode 1 Win mode Back panel 1 Power On Off switch Connectors CPU 4 DVI I F 4 6 pin mini DIN F 4 USB Type B F Console 1 DVI I F 6 USB Type A F 1 3 5 mm audio 1 TOSLINK 1 cinch Management port 1 RJ 45 serial RS 232 1 USB Type B Power 1 IEC 320 Indicators 8 LEDs 4 active channel 1 Full Screen mode 1 Quad mode 1 PIP mode 1 Win mode Temperature Tolerance Operating 41 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Relative Humidity 5 to 65 noncondensing Power Supply Internal AC adapter 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 40 watts Size 1 7 H x 17 2 W x 9 2 D 4 4 x 43 6 x 23 4 cm Weight 6 4 Ib 2 9 kg 724 746 5500 blackbo
76. os aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o O El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada PU ge 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines WARNING To avoid risk o
77. previous image fades to black and the next image is faded in smoothly To enable fade through black select the transition speed under Smooth transitions The Speed setting controls the speed of the transition with 1 being the slowest and 3 the fastest transition CONSOLE CONSOLE FADE Smooth transitions O off e O Speed 2 O Speed 3 Figure 7 8 Console Fade screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 51 Chapter 7 OSD Console 7 5 Multi Monitor Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry MULTI MONITOR and press ENTER SELECT to open the MULTI MONITOR window CONSOLE CONSOLE MULTI MONITOR Select for each monitor on which channel the mouse and the keyboard are active MULTI MONITOR Monitor s Monitor i Channel 2 Monitor Channel 3 Monitor Channel 4 Figure 7 9 Console Multi Monitor screen Multi Monitor is used if computers with multiple video outputs are connected to the ServSwitch 4site Flex but only one keyboard and mouse are operating the computer If you use graphics cards with multiple video outputs you must assign the computer s mouse and keyboard to the corresponding video output Channels 1 4 Example If a computer with quad head graphics card is connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex and the keyboard and mouse are connected to Channel 1 you must assign console Channel 1 to all video channels Monitor 1 4 7 6 Background Use arrow keys to navigate in
78. r the Hotmouse Menu will reopen Mouse positions Absolute mouse position ServSwitch 4site Flex works best with touchscreens when using absolute mouse positioning mode with the connected computers To enable absolute mouse positioning mode use the menu COMPUTER gt MOUSE in the OSD This mode works when a computer is connected via USB and with most modern operating systems Relative mouse position When using relative mouse positioning please check the configuration of the computers connected to ensure that mouse acceleration is switched off and mouse scaling is set to 1 1 Resetting the mouse position When using relative positioning mode the actual position of the mouse cursor and the position of your finger on the touchscreen may not match in certain cases when a computer switches resolution or changes the mouse posi tion e g when the system is configured to place the mouse pointer over the OK button of a window In these cases to reset the mouse position either switch to a different channel and back again or tap the touchscreen three times and leave your finger pressed on the touchscreen after the third tap tap tap tap hold until the mouse cursor moves to the top left corner of the screen 7 4 Fade Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry FADE and press ENTER SELECT to open the FADE window Fade through black is an elegant visual effect for presentations When switching channels or display modes the
79. r is to be displayed Setting output resolution to safe output modes To set output resolution to 640 x 480 pixel 60 Hz simultaneously Press and hold Buttons 1 and 2 for 2 seconds Use this feature when you cannot use the OSD on screen display is dark or illegible because the output resolution setting is not supported by the monitor After setting the correct output resolution 640 x 480 60 you can choose a resolution the connected monitor supports in the OSD Alternatively hold Buttons 1 and 2 again to cycle through the following video modes VGA 640 x 480 Q 60 SVGA 800 x 600 9 60 XGA 1024 x 768 60 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 and the preferred video resolution found in the monitor EDID LEDs 1 to 4 and FULL indicate the selected mode in blue Hardware Reset Press and hold Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 5 seconds to reset the unit completely video mouse keyboard Calling up OSD Press and hold PiP and Win buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to open the OSD menu NOTE While the OSD menu is open the active computer can still be operated by mouse or touchscreen 2 4 2 Back Panel 1 2 3 4 100V to 240V AC 50 60Hz Figure 2 7 Back panel Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview The rear panel of ServSwitch 4site Flex features three audio ports four input source computer ports the console port KVM the USB control port the serial RS 232 control port four transparent high speed USB 2 0 device por
80. s can be displayed simultaneously on a single console All display modes Display modes Full Screen Quad PIP Win of slaves and master can individually be set combined and switched for example the master unit could be set to Quad mode while the first slave is set to PiP the second slave to Full Screen the third slave to Quad and the fourth slave to Win mode Any combination is possible Keyboard and mouse operation You can activate the keyboard and mouse on any of the up to 16 computers connected Hotkeys for switching Use hotkeys to quickly activate any of the for example 16 channels or to switch the display mode of any of the ServSwitch 4site Flex units in the master slave system Different levels master or slave require different types of hotkeys For example keep the hotkey default setting lt Hotkey1 gt lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt for all slave ServSwitch 4site Flex units Just change the hotkey setting for the master ServSwitch 4site Flex to for example lt Hotkey2 gt lt Ctrl gt lt Win gt Example In a cascaded ServSwitch 4site Flex setup with one master 4 slaves and 16 computers connected you can activate keyboard and mouse of computer 16 by pressing the following hotkey combination lt Hotkey2 gt 4 to activate Channel 4 on the master level then lt Hotkey1 gt 4 to activate Channel 4 on the slave ServSwitch Asite Flex connected to Port 4 of the master Example To change a display mode of
81. s to navigate to the physical port that you would like to connect to the channel mentioned on the upper line Press enter select to change the connection 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 63 Chapter 9 OSD Computer 9 2 Audio Use the arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry AUDIO and press ENTER SELECT to open the AUDIO window COMPUTER COMPUTER AUDIO X Enable audio output Select audio from active channel Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 4 Switch channel on audio activity VOLUME AUDIO VOLUME Set the volume of the audio channel Computer Computer Computer Computer Figure 9 2 Computer gt Audio gt Volume screens Enable audio output To enable or disable the audio output activate or deactivate the checkbox Enable audio output Selecting audio source Select the audio source from the list To ensure that the audio source is the computer being currently operated select active channel from the list For a fixed audio source select one of the computers from the list Switch channel on audio activity With this setting enabled ServSwitch 4site Flex automatically switches to a channel on which an audio signal is detected Volume To adapt the volume of the audio sources navigate to VOLUME and press enter select Use this window to adjust the volume for the audio sources in 2 db steps Change the volume of each channel with and Page 64 724 746 55
82. select the PiP channel you want Mode HOTMOUSE Channel single HOTMOUSE Channel Mode single fixed direct scan triple gap no gap tile PiP zoom Yes mNo PiP offset 44 4 6 gt PiP size 4 15 CLOSE 1 2 3 4 full quad PiP winl win2 win3 win4 fixed direct 1 2 4 full quad PiP winl win2 win3 win4 3 HELP Figure 12 21 Single fixed and direct PiP image screens 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 83 Chapter 12 Hotmouse HOTMOUSE Channel 1 2 3 4 Mode full quad PiP Winl win2 win3 win4 Single fixed direct triple gap no gap tile PiP zoom Yes mNo PiP offset 0 bb PiP size CLOSE Figure 12 22 Single scan Cycles through the PIP images at a set interval Win mode Use the section Mode in the hotmouse menu in WIN mode to save the position of your channel windows Four different configuration sets can be saved under win1 win2 win3 or win4 1 Enter Win mode 2 Position and or resize your channel windows as desired 3 Activate the hotmouse menu 4 Select one of the win slots 5 Click Save at the bottom of the hotmouse menu Channel 1 2 3 4 Mode full quad Wand win2 win3 win4 O transparent Position hori 240 vert 135 Size hori 960 vert 540 X Aspect ratio AUP vDOWN CLOSE SAVE HELP Figure 12 23 Win mode screen 724 746 5500 blackbox
83. t Use the arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry FORMAT and press ENTER SELECT to open the FORMAT window VIDEO FORMAT Fit to screen O Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 4 FORMAT Figure 8 10 Video gt Format screen When using a wide screen monitor aspect ratio 16 10 in Quad mode a video input with a different aspect ratio is normally displayed with black borders to the left and right If fit to screen is enabled the image is resized to fill the entire quadrant in Quad mode Page 60 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 8 OSD Video By default fit to screen is disabled to display each source in its native aspect ratio in display modes Quad PIP Full of ServSwitch Asite Flex Wide screen monitor aspect ratio 16 10 Screen computer 1 Aspect ratios a 133 5 40 Fullscroon modo Screen computer 1 Screen computer 1 Aspect ratios 4 3 13 3 10 no input signal stretched Fit to screen computer 1 Yos i Screen is horizontally Aspect ratios 4 3 13 3 2 no input signal Quad mode Quad mode Figure 8 11 Wide screen monitor in Quad mode PiP mode for wide screen monitors If you use a wide screen monitor for example with an aspect ratio of 16 10 and the active channel does not have a wide screen aspect ratio e g 4 3 PiPs are placed aside the full image of the active channel in the black bar on the right side The ful
84. the CONSOLE menu to the entry BACKGROUND and press ENTER SELECT to open the BACKGROUND window CONSOLE CONSOLE BACKGROUND Select background e Color O Image BACKGROUND Figure 7 10 Console Background screen Page 52 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 OSD Console Use the window BACKGROUND to select either a solid color or an image for the background area of the screen on which windows are displayed NOTE The background is shown only in Win mode The default color for the other modes Is black SELECT COLOR CONSOLE BACKGROUND Red 0 Select background Green 0 Blue 0 O Color O Color E Figure 7 11 Select Color gt Console gt Background gt Image selected Use BACKGROUND gt COLOR to set the color of the background Enter the desired color in 24 bit color red green and blue values A preview of the color will appear in the field COLOR After selecting BACKGROUND gt IMAGE the background area of the screen will be filled with the image that has been previously selected in the utility ConfDev under DEVICE gt LOAD BACKGROUND IMAGE If no image has been loaded this option will not appear 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 53 Chapter 7 OSD Console 7 7 EDID Display of Monitor Data Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry EDID and press ENTER SELECT to open the EDID window CONSOLE CONSOLE EDID Manufacturer KRM Monitor name VM 8HDMI Serial No C
85. the ConfDev menu DEVICE gt LOAD CONFIGURATION The Open dialog will appear from which you can select the configuration file to be loaded Organize v New folder HZ v a P d oe Date modified RE Desktop E j Downloads J Next Step Temporal Warp Virtual Machine Pb CompanionLink Set 2KB Shortcut 2011 01 17 6 36 Store Configuration SE Recent Places 8b CompanionLink Sy 2KB Shortcut 2011 01 17 6 36 ad GIMP 2 1KB Shortcut 2010 10 28 11 54 Load Configuration 89 Google Earth 3KB Shortcut 2011 01 31 21 01 Load Background Image File name z e LL sm cem Figure B 7 Loading a configuration Page 92 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix C Update ServSwitch 4site Flex Firmware Appendix C Update ServSwitch 4site Flex Firmware To execute a firmware update you need e a computer with serial or USB port e the enclosed serial cable RJ 45 DB9 adapter RJ 45 CAT5 cable or a USB cable USB A USB B e the current executable firmware file Follow these steps la Use the serial cable to connect the COM port of your computer to the RS 232 port on ServSwitch 4site Flex OR 1b Use the USB cable to connect the USB port of your computer to the USB port on ServSwitch 4site Flex NOTE The virtual COM port USB driver can be downloaded from the Future Technology Devices International Ltd Web site at www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm Figure C 1 Rear panel 724 746 5500 blackbox com
86. the arrow keys in the CONSOLE menu to the entry VIDEO OUTPUT Press ENTER SELECT to open the VIDEO OUTPUT window CONSOLE CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT mode horiz vert Hz 1680 x 1050 60 VIDEO OUTPUT Figure 7 1 Console gt Video Output screen Use the VIDEO OUTPUT menu to choose an output resolution supported by your monitor Press ENTER SELECT to enter the selection menu Use arrow keys to select the desired line in the list shown on the right and press ENTER SELECT for the new video format The new output mode is visible for 10 seconds Within this time you can either accept the new setting by pressing ENTER SELECT or return to your original setting by pressing ESC EXIT MODE TEST You have chosen a new output resolution It will be tested for 10 seconds Press Enter Select to accept the setting Press any other key to keep the old setting Figure 7 2 Mode Test screen When the output mode is set to auto the ServSwitch 4site Flex chooses a resolution by reading the connected monitor s EDID data Choose the EDID menu item to check whether the connected monitor provides this data 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 47 Chapter 7 OSD Console If the monitor does not offer this data the ServSwitch 4site Flex sets VGA mode 640x480 9 60Hz as the default and activates Sync on Green Sync on Green can be deactivated on the ServSwitch 4site Flex VIDEO OUTPUT MODE mode horiz vert 640 640 640 3800 3800 800
87. ts the power connection Component Number in Figure 2 7 1 Component Plug Audio ports Monitor DVI I output 4 DVI I inputs USB control port RS 232 RJ 45 control port 2 USB ports console USB or PS 2 keyboard and mouse computer ports 4 USB Type A ports Table 2 2 Back panel components Description Plug for enclosed power cable Connect external speakers or headphones to the 3 5 mm analog stereo jack or digital cinch connector The TOSLINK optical audio connection enables digital audio output Connect analog or digital displays to this port Connect analog or digital video signals for up to four sources to these 4 DVI I ports Connect external USB control devices to this port to operate the ServSwitch Asite Flex remotely Execute firmware updates or manage the device using ConfDev via the control ports Connect external serial control devices to this RJ 45 port to operate ServSwitch 4site Flex remotely Connect to this port to access the OSD menu from a computer using the ConfDev device configuration tool The serial RS 232 port is also used for firmware updates 2 USB ports enable connecting keyboard mouse touchscreen or trackball Using a USB hub you can connect multiple keyboards and mice They will work in share mode with an inactivity timeout of three seconds Each computer can be connected wiht PS 2 or USB B for keyboard and mouse Connect USB devices printer memory stick fi
88. x com Chapter 5 OSD Mode We recommend that you use all available test patterns for the test procedure To exit TEST PATTERN mode use the OSD the front panel buttons Full Quad PIP or Win or hotkey commands accordingly Color gradient Rhombus Crosshairs 9990888000080 90000000880 490066666 0001 1222222102222 Rectangle otripes 1 8 otripes 1 4 Stripes 1 2 Figure 5 14 Test patterns 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 43 Chapter 6 OSD Configuration 6 OSD Configuration 6 1 Backup Navigate with the arrow keys in the CONFIGURATION menu to the entry BACKUP Press ENTER SELECT to open the BACKUP window CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION BACKUP BACKUP WARNING Storing a backup configuration will overwrite any previous backup configuration Press Enter Select to confirm Press Esc Exit to cancel Figure 6 1 Configuration Backup screen This function saves the current device settings including the start mode set in MODE START Additionally EDID data from the 4 inputs is also saved For details on creating an external backup to a file see the section Device Configuration Program 6 2 Recall CONFIGURATION menu to the entry RECALL Press ENTER SELECT to open the RECALL window Use this feature to replace the current settings with the last configuration saved using the BACKUP command CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION RECALL WARNING Recalling the RECALL backup will replace the current
89. x com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The ServSwitch 4site Flex enables you to simultaneously display and manage four computers on a single console It combines key features of a high end Keyboard Video Mouse KVM switch and a digital multiviewer scaling and converting videos at both inputs and output Display Modes There are four display modes Quad mode Full Screen mode PiP mode and Win mode Quad mode In this mode the screen is split into four fields of equal size each displaying the entire screen contents of one source NOTE If only 2 channels are active you can go dual screen instead of quad screen To do this press the quad screen button when only 2 channels are available Figure 2 1 Quad mode screen Full Screen mode In Full Screen mode one of the four sources is displayed in full screen size and maximum resolution Figure 2 2 Full Screen mode screen Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview PiP mode Picture in Picture Using this feature the full screen display of one of the four video sources is accompanied by one to three small images thumbnails of the other video sources that are displayed on the right hand side of the screen This enables simultaneous monitoring Figure 2 3 PiP mode screen Win mode In Win mode each video source is displayed in its own separate detached window Position each of these windows and adjust their width and height
90. y data from one computer to the stick and from the stick to another computer connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex Data can be copied between computers without being networked Use the arrow keys to navigate in the OSD menu to the entry USB DEVICE 1 4 see the screen on the left in Figure 10 1 and press ENTER SELECT to open the window The screen on the right in Figure 10 1 shows the status display of the transparent USB 2 0 switch USB DEVICE 1 4 Status of the transparent USB 2 0 switch 1 Device 1 off 2 Device 2 off 3 Device 3 off 4 Device 4 off USB DEVICE 1 4 Change port settings USB port 1 Device 1 USB port 2 Device 2 USB port 3 Device 3 USB port 4 Device 4 Figure 10 1 USB Device 1 4 gt USB Device screen USB DEVICE Device 1 switch to e OFF O Computer O Computer O Computer O Computer Switching mode is manual switching with warning CHANGE SWITCHING MODE CHANGE DEVICE HAME Figure 10 2 USB Device screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 71 Chapter 10 OSD USB Device 1 4 OFF Port is not switched to a computer A USB device may be connected but it is not switched to a computer Computer 1 4 Port is switched to one of the computers To change port and switch settings use the arrow keys to select one of the four USB ports and open its submenu by pressing ENTER SELECT Device 1 switch to Off by default To manually switch this USB port to one of t

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