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Gefen EXT-DVIK-MV-41 KVM switch

1. Front panel 1 Press the PIP button to enter PIP mode 2 Press the desired source button 1 4 3 The selected source will be shown on both Video B and in the main window on Video A e O video B O O ack E e O Audio O O Full PIP Quad e Im 1 2 3 4 ect 4x1 DVI 4 Once the desired source for the main window is selected press the PIP button again to select the subordinate window When the PIP button is pushed again it will blink rapidly e O videoB O O ack e O Audio O O e O us O O 1 2 3 4 ect 4x1 DVI 5 Select the desired source for the subordinate window using the source buttons 6 The selected source will be on both Video B and in the subordinate window of Video A 7 Press the PIP button a third time to complete the source selection process 8 The PIP button will glow solid blue 9 The subordinate window can be re sized and repositioned on Video A See PIP amp PAP Modes page 36 for more information page 22 Basic Operation Switching Sources Mouse 1 Click the middle mouse button wheel to display the mode menu on the Video A display 2 Left click the PIP mode icon 3 Adrop down menu will be displayed The drop down menu will be separated into two panels as shown The top panel controls the main window The bottom panel controls the subordinate window 4 The currently selected
2. Cascading 6 Here is a sample wiring diagram of three switchers connected together using two RS 232 cables The first switcher in the chain has an ID of 1 The second switcher in the chain is 2 the third switcher is 3 and so on g gt x ET o 9 Oo o o gt Ss lt RS 232 cable DA Computer Sources RS 232 cable Keyboard Mouse Video USB Audio 7 Display the OSD using the keyboard or front panel buttons Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP KVM ID Settings Information Exit page 77 Advanced Operation Cascading Next to KVM ID there are two numbers The first number is the active switcher The second number is the total number of switchers in the chain In the example below we have 01 03 Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP KVM ID Settings Information Exit KVM ID 01 03 Because all the switchers are connected we can control any of switches directly from the keyboard and mouse that are connected to the first switcher in the chain To move between switchers use one of the following methods Use the kvm command to set the active switcher Use the following hotkey combination hotkey hotkey X Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 8 This number represents the switcher to be select
3. J Ovideo O O g N Bill 1 2 3 4 4x1 LK gt Mouse 1 Click the middle mouse button wheel to display the mode menu on the Video A display 2 Left click the Quad mode icon 3 Adrop down menu will be displayed page 27 Basic Operation Switching Sources 4 The currently selected source for each window will be indicated by a dash as shown 5 Left click the desired input 1 4 from the drop down menu 6 The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window in Video A 7 Click the middle mouse button wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu gt Keyboard 8 Press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey O X Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4 This number represents the source to be selected When a source is selected it will appear on both Video B and in the associated window of Video A For example to switch to Quad mode and display the source connected to Source 3 use the following keystrokes hotkey hotkey O page 28 Basic Operation 3 4 5 Switching Sources Press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defi
4. 3 Pressing the Source 4 button swaps window 2 with window 4 4 Finally if we wanted Source 1 back in the main window we would press the Source 1 button which would swap window 4 with window 1 page 38 OIDO Accessing the Menu System The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses a built in menu system to manage and control all video features Basic Operation 1 Access the menu system using the following keystrokes The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information 2 The menu system will be displayed in the foreground 3 Todismiss the menu system press the Esc key 4 See the following pages for information on using the various functions within the OSD page 39 OSD Menu The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key However the hotkey assignment can be changed The Scroll Lock key is used in the following procedure 1 To access the menu system use the following keystrokes Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Full view Esc Exit Klein E F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit I PIP display E 5Geren 3 Press the Enter key Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Ti
5. Parameters param1 State O 1 Description 0 Unlock EDID Lock EDID Example flock edid 1 EDID locked Related Commands set_edid show_edid page 92 Commands mode Sets the display mode Syntax mode paraml Advanced Operation Parameters param1 Mode String Description full Full screen mode pip Picture In Picture mode quad Quad picture mode Picture And Picture mode Example mode quad mode quad Related Commands pip quad page 93 Advanced Operation Commands mute Mutes or unmutes the audio Syntax mute paraml Parameters param1 State O 1 Description 0 Unmute audio Mute audio Example mute 1 mute mute Related Commands audio page 94 Commands pip Sets the display mode to Picture In Picture mode and assigns the specified inputs to each window param is the main large window and param2 is the smaller window Syntax Advanced Operation pip paraml param2 Parameters param Main display 1 4 param2 Sub display 1 4 Example pip 2 3 pip input 2 3 Related Commands mode quad page 95 Commands quad Sets the display mode to Quad mode and selects the specified input Syntax quad paraml Advanced Operation Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example quad 3 quad input 3 Related Commands mode pip page 96 Advanced Operation reboot Reboots t
6. page 81 Commands E E aspect Sets the aspect ratio 6 audio Switches the audio source beeper Activates the beeper fadefault Resets unit to factory default settings 3 help Displays all available commands hotkey Sets the hotkey kvm Switches the active KVM link Binds peripherals to the specified KVM port list Displays the hotkey list lock edid Locks EDID settings during power up mode Sets the display mode mute Mutes the audio pip Sets the Picture In Picture mode quad Sets Quad View mode reboot Reboots the unit scan Auto scan mode set_edid Sets the EDID mode set_mask Masks the video on the specified port set_output Sets the output resolution show edid Displays the EDID settings show output Displays the current output resolution show ver data Displays the software unlink Unbind peripherals from the KVM port upgrade Upgrade the firmware usb Switches the USB port usbreset Resets the USB video Switches the video source video b Switches the auxiliary monitor m Displays the KVM status ie Switches the KVM port page 82 Advanced Operation Commands aspect Sets the aspect ratio of the output image The default settings is Fill Screen Syntax taspect Parameters param1 State 1 2 param1 Description 1 Fill Screen Keep Ratio Example aspect 2 aspect Keep Ratio Related Commands fset output fshow output page 83 Advanced Operation audio Selects the specified audio input
7. Syntax audio Parameters param1 Input Example audio 3 audio input 3 Related Commands kvm mute usb video video_b page 84 ss Commands 4 Advanced Operation beeper Commands Enables or disables an audible beep each time a key is pressed By default this feature is disabled Syntax beeper Parameters param1 State param1 Description 0 1 Example beeper 1 beeper on page 85 Advanced Operation Hfadefault Resets the unit to factory default settings Syntax fadefault Parameters None Example fadefault defaults restored Related Commands usbreset page 86 Commands Advanced Operation help Commands Displays help on a specific command If no command is specified param7 then a list of all available commands will be displayed Syntax help paraml Parameters param1 Examples help taspect audio beeper fadefault help hotkey kvm usb upgrade unlink usbreset video video b help audio audio Usage audio Command optional Keep aspect ratio or stretch to fit the monitor Switch Audio Source Activate Beeper Switch x Resto Print re Default Values All Commands Hotkey Settings Switc Switc h Active KVM h USB Hub Firmware Upgrade Unbind peripherals from KVM port USB Reset Switc Switc h Video Source h Auxiliary Monitor
8. By default video USB and audio are switched simultaneously each time a different source is selected However the switcher provides you with the ability to independently route USB This might be useful for example if you want to maintain the video connection to Source 1 but temporarily switch USB control to Source 3 1 Press the USB button on the front panel 2 The USB button will glow solid blue The switcher is now in solo USB mode This will allow us to switch USB independently of video and audio e Ovideo 8 O Oo Selon H k 5 es B e E y u is A PAP 2 3 4 4x1 DVI KVM M 3 Press a source selection button 1 4 on the front panel to switch to the desired USB source In the example below we have switched to Source 3 Now both video and audio are coming from Source 1 but USB control is on Source 3 Solo aa L a B L 4x1 DVI KVM M page 33 Solo Buttons E 4 To exit solo USB mode press the USB button again 2 2 5 The USB button will turn off and the USB device will re link with the currently selected a Video B source 9 oO T E e Ovideo O O Solo q H e O Audio O O USB i Full PIP Quad PAP aco OF 0m 00 1 2 3 4 4x1 DVI KVM M Independent Audio Switching By de
9. KVM Status Switc h KVM Port Audio Source x 1 4 inputs 1 4 page 87 Advanced Operation Commands hotkey Defines the hotkey Syntax hotkey paraml Parameters param1 State 1 5 Description 1 Scroll Lock 2 Caps Lock 3 Num Lock 4 Left Ctrl 5 Right Ctrl Example hotkey 4 hotkey Left Ctrl Related Commands list page 88 Advanced Operation Commands kvm Switches to the active KVM This command is used when units are cascaded The first unit is always 1 The second unit is 2 the third unit is 3 and so on See Cascading page 76 for more information Syntax kvm paraml Parameters param1 Unit 1 8 Example kvm 2 Related Commands audio usb video video_b page 89 Commands link Binds the specified peripheral device with the KVM port Syntax link paraml Advanced Operation Parameters param1 Device Description audio Audio device usb USB device Video B port Example link audio link audio Related Commands unlink page 90 Commands Hlist Displays the list of available hotkeys Syntax list Advanced Operation Parameters None Example list 1 Seroll 2 Caps 3 NumLock 4 Left Ctrl 5 Right Ctrl Related Commands hotkey page 91 Advanced Operation Commands Hlock edid Locks or unlocks the EDID settings Syntax flock edid paraml
10. Source 1 Source 4 Introduction Description Use USB cables to connect up to four computers to these USB ports Connect up to four computer sources to these ports using DVI cables page 6 Installation Connection Instructions gt Video Source 1 Use DVI cables to connect a DVI source e g computer to each one of the DVI D In ports Source 1 Source 4 on the rear panel Note that only DVI D digital sources are supported Getting Started gt Audio Source 2 Connect 3 5mm mini stereo cables from the audio output on the computer to the L R In jacks on the rear panel gt USB Host 3 Connect USB cables from each computer to the USB Host ports on the read panel Mic L RIn USB Host Mic L RIn USB Host Mic L RIn USB Host Mic L RIn USB Host ee o e o e e e DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In o MD o o Go o ED o o Mo Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 gt Displays 4 Connect a DVI display to each of the Workstation ports Video A DVD D and Video B DVI D Note that the display connected to Video A will support multiple sources The display connected to Video B will only be used to display the currently selected source and cannot display multiple sources gt Mouse amp Keyboard Switcher Control 5 Connect a computer keyboard to the Keyboard USB port Connect a mouse device to the Mouse USB port To take advantage of all the control features we r
11. 106 Advanced Operation usb Switches to the specified USB port Syntax usb paraml Parameters param1 Input Example usb 2 usb input 2 Related Commands usbreset page 107 ss Commands 4 Advanced Operation usbreset Resets the USB hub Syntax usbreset Parameters None Example usbreset Reset USB Related Commands fadefault page 108 Commands Commands video Switches to the specified video input Syntax video paraml Advanced Operation Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example video 2 video input 2 Related Commands set_mask video_b r page 109 Commands fvideo b Switches to the specified input on the auxiliary Video B monitor Syntax fvideo b paraml Advanced Operation Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example video b 3 video b input 3 Related Commands audio usb video page 110 Commands m Displays the current KVM status Do not precede this command with the symbol Syntax m c 2 x o o o ho o o gt o x Parameters None Example m video 2 usb 4 audio 1 aux 2 Related Commands audio usb video video_b page 111 c 2 x ET o e ko o c gt ES x r Commands Switches to the specified KVM port Do not precede this command with the symbol Synt
12. Audio S O USB Audio Full PIP Quad PAP dp e E A u 7 4x1 DVI KVM M page 35 PIP amp PAP Modes This section discusses some functions that are unique to PIP Picture In Picture and PAP Picture And Picture modes 1 Enter PIP mode and set the main and subordinate windows with the desired sources 2 Click the middle mouse button wheel to display the Mode menu 3 Place the mouse cursor over the subordinate window 4 Left click and drag the window to the desired position on the screen page 36 Basic Operation PIP 8 PAP Modes 5 To zoom in or zoom out of the subordinate window use the scroll wheel on the mouse Make sure that the mouse cursor is placed over the subordinate window before zooming Note that the zoom in and zoom out direction scroll up or scroll down will depend upon the scroll settings of the mouse 6 Once the subordinate window is set to the desired position and size click the scroll button to dismiss the Mode menu Window Management in PAP Mode In PAP mode the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher manages subordinate windows by Switching the main window with a subordinate window when a different source is selected The following example illustrates that moving a subordinate window to the main window is not arbitrary 1 Given that the main window is Source 1 page 37 PIP 8 PAP Modes 2 Pressing the Source 2 button swaps window 1 with window 2
13. Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Esc Exit senings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t9 Navigate FA PAP view e Change GEFEN Press the Enter key page 62 Basic Operation 6 OSD Menu Use the A or Y keys to select the One Click Switching option Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching PIP Scan Period 10 Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Select the desired option by using the lt or gt keys The following options are available Wheel Button 4 Button 5 or Disabled The default setting is Wheel Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed 10 Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes 11 To discard changes press the gt key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 63 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Menu Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Sw
14. I GEFEN 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher EXT VIK MV 44 User Manual pra 8 m EM E a PI EE DM Y Y oe E pemi EEH um E R elease A2 Important Safety INSTUCUOAS 10 11 12 13 14 15 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this unit near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install or place this unit near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer To reduce the risk of electric shock and or damage to this unit never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Un
15. PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information FI Fullview Esc Exit Sino F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view at Navigate F4 PAP view gt Change GEFEN page 52 Basic Operation OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the lt or gt keys If the Show PC Name is set to Yes then the name of the PC will be displayed above the current input resolution This is the default setting If the Show PC Name is set to No then only the input resolution will be displayed See Show Video Signal page 54 for more information on hiding displaying the current input resolution Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the gt key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 53 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit sio unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn 3 Press the Enter key 4 Use the A or V keys t
16. PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t Navigate F4 PAP view t gt Change 3 GEFEN page 42 Basic Operation 9 OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the or gt keys If the Link USB is set to Yes then the USB will follow the source when switching If the Link USB is set to No then the USB can be routed independently of the currently selected source Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 43 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn 3 Press the Enter key 4 Usethe A or V keys to select the Link Audio option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information FI Fullview Esc Exit Sing F2 PIP view Enter Select F
17. Sing F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view at Navigate F4 PAP view gt Change GEFEN page 48 Basic Operation 9 OSD Menu Select the desired timeout by using the lt or keys The timeout can be set to one of the following values in seconds 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 or 60 To keep the OSD displayed at all times set the OSD Timeout value to 0 seconds The default value is 10 seconds Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 49 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn 3 Press the Enter key 4 Usethe A or V keys to select the Titlebar Timeout option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Fullview
18. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey The OSD will be displayed Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Settings Information Exit Press the MN key Press the Wa key to immediately exit the OSD Use the keyboard mouse or front panel buttons to set the source for the main window and the subordinate window For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 page 25 Operation LE ic Switching Sources Quad Mode Quad mode allows four all sources Source 1 Source 4 to be displayed on Video A The order and size of each window cannot be changed Each window is associated with a source Window 1 Source 1 Window 2 Source 2 and so on Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 j The currently selected source will always be highlighted with a red outline In the illustration below Source 1 is the currently selected source Source 1 selected E a Menu Ba 00 Umm hd Select Red outline d page 26 Switching Sources gt Front panel 1 Press the Quad button 2 Press the desired source button 1 4 Basic Operation 3 The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window of Video A
19. payle3s 5bunje5 Ll i page 4 o 7 gt 72 o gt 7 10 11 Name Grounding terminal Main 12V DC RS 232 In RS 232 Out Keyboard Mouse Video A Video B Mic Workstation L R Out Mic Source 1 Source 4 L R In Source 1 Source 4 Introduction Description Connect a grounding wire from this terminal to an approved Earth ground Press this switch to power on or power off the unit Connect the included power supply from this power receptacle to an available electrical outlet Connect an RS 232 cable from this power to an RS 232 controller Connect an RS 232 cable from this port to the RS 232 device to be controlled Connect a keyboard and mouse to these USB ports Connect a DVI cable from each of these ports to a DVI display The Video A port is the main display and supports multiple windows Video B is the auxiliary display See Display Nomenclature page 14 for more information Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo cable from this jack to the Mic jack on the workstation computer Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo cable from this jack to a pair of powered speakers Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo cable from this jack to the Mic jack on the source computer Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo cable from this jack to the Line Out jack on the computer continued on next page page 5 Getting Started USB Host Source 1 Source 4 DVI D In
20. pond did ung olpn asn O O omy O O amp 8 E PETS Eo 0 Omo O uU3J39L page 2 T i e e e e joued JUO Introduction pej1ejs bulyao Introduction E Description E 1 USB Connect a USB device to each of these USB ports o is 2 Source selection 1 4 Press these buttons to select the o video audio USB source See Switching Sources page 19 for more information 3 Solo USB Audio These buttons allow separate unlinked selection of USB an audio sources When either button is illuminated the Source selection 1 4 buttons select the USB or audio source instead of the Video A source 4 OSD buttons Use these buttons to control the built in On Screen Display OSD See OSD Menu page 39 for more information 5 Display mode Press these buttons to select the desired display mode See Selecting the Display Mode page 18 for more information 6 Reset Use a sharp pointed object to depress this button and reset the unit 7 Power This LED indicator will glow solid blue when power is applied to the unit page 3 O E O E TO O 5 amp y anos BET ul zez sa DA AZL ul a na ul a 1Ad piooqkoy 40 4 1 AW asnow soHasn UlY 1 aW soHasn ulw 7 aW isoHgsn uia DW isoHgsn ulw 1 2W je Do Es uow By LP AW NIAQ IX3 ll jaued y eg
21. the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a keyboard the default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To define a different hotkey refer to the section Defining the Hotkey page 40 The display connected to Video A will support multiple sources The display connected to Video B will only be user to display the currently selected source and connect display multiple sources 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is a trademark of Gefen LLC O 2014 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice cc X e oO 0 This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies Features and Packing Cist Features Dual Screen Workstation Set up Full Screen and Multiview 4 Multiview Modes Full Screen Quad View PIP Picture In Picture and PAP Picture And Picture Input and Output resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 WUXGA and 1080p Full HD HDCP 1 4 Compliant Controlled via front panel keyboard mouse and RS 232 Comprehensive and easy to use On Screen Display Supports cascading of up to 8 units to create a 32 computer system controlled from one keyboard mouse workstation Firmware update via USB port using the Gefen Syner G software Locking power supply connector Rack mountable using the included brackets eu 1 gv bi Packing List The 4x1 D
22. wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu gt Keyboard 1 2 Press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey X Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4 This number represents the source to be displayed For example to switch to Full mode and display the source connected to Source 3 use the following keystrokes hotkey hotkey The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B page 20 Basic Operation Switching Sources Press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey The OSD will be displayed Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Settings Information Exit Press the key The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B Press the Ma key to immediately exit the OSD Use the keyboard mouse or front panel buttons to set the source for the main window and the subordinate window For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 page 21 c i L o o S E 7 ea Switching Sources PIP Picture In Picture Mode
23. x 1024 4 1920 x 1200 5 1024 x 768 6 1680 x 1050 7 1600 x 1200 8 1360 x 768 9 Auto select Example set output 5 output 1024x768 Related Commands fshow output page 101 Commands 1 9 Commands show_edid Displays the current EDID mode Syntax show_edid Advanced Operation Parameters None Example show_edid edid internal Related Commands set_edid page 102 Advanced Operation show_output Displays the current output resolution Syntax show_output Parameters None Example show_output Output resolution 1024x768 Related Commands set_output page 103 Commands Commands show_ve r data Displays the firmware version Syntax show_ver data Advanced Operation Parameters None Example show_ver data version ID 01 gt FW 1 0 2 Related Commands upgrade page 104 Commands unlink Removes the binding for the specified peripheral Syntax unlink paraml Advanced Operation Parameters param1 Device Description audio Audio device usb USB device Video B port Example unlink usb unlink usb Related Commands link page 105 Advanced Operation upgrade Commands Upgrades the firmware See Firmware Upgrade page 119 for more information Syntax upgrade Parameters None Example upgrade Boot loader Nov 18 2014 Related Commands show_ver data page
24. 3 Quad view at Navigate F4 PAP view gt Change GEFEN page 44 Basic Operation 9 OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the lt or gt keys If the Link Audio is set to Yes then the Audio will follow the source when switching If the Link Audio is set to No then the Audio can be routed independently of the currently selected source Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 45 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEN 3 Press the Enter key 4 Use the A or V keys to select the Link Video B option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Fullview Esc Exit Sing F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view at Na
25. 4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn Press the Enter key Use the A or V keys to select the Next Page option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Esc Exit senings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t9 Navigate FA PAP view e Change GEFEN Press the Enter key page 56 OSD Menu 6 Use the A or V keys to select the Output Resolution option Previous Page Output Resolution Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Fl Fullview Esc Exit semings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view Navigate FA PAP view e Change Important Before changing this setting make sure that the connected display can support the selected output resolution If an unsupported resolution is selected you will need to set the output resolution using the RS 232 command set See the set output command for more information 7 Select the desired resolution by using the lt or gt keys The following resolutions are available 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x720 1360x768 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 and Auto 8 Once the desired resolution has been selected press the Esc key 9 The following message will be displayed Save Before Exit No Esc B
26. A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn Press the Enter key Use the A or V keys to select the Next Page option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Esc Exit senings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t9 Navigate FA PAP view e Change GEFEN Press the Enter key page 66 OSD Menu 6 Use the A or V keys to select the Load Factory Default option Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Basic Operation Main Menu Information Exit 7 Press the Enter key 8 The following message will be displayed The No option will be selected by default gt To continue without resetting the unit to factory default settings press the Enter key gt To reset the unit to factory default settings select the Yes option using the or gt key and then press the Enter key 9 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 67 Operation OSD Menu The Read Monitor EDID function is designed to be used i
27. A or V keys to select the EDID Control option Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Select the desired option by using the lt or gt keys If the EDID Mode is set to External then EDID from the display that is connected to Video A will be used This is the default setting If the EDID Mode is set to 1080P then the display connected to Video A will use the built in internal EDID Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed 10 Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes 11 To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 61 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Menu Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn Press the Enter key Use the A or V keys to select the Next Page option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio
28. Back g Full PIP Quad PAP elect 4x1 DVI KVM M PAP Picture And Picture hu Back a H Full PIP Quad PAP elect 4x1 DVI KVM M page 18 Switching Sources Switching sources can be accomplished by using the Source buttons on the front panel the mouse function keys or using predefined hot key bindings Hotkey assignments can be user defined as needed In order to operate the Switcher using a mouse a 3 button mouse is required Basic Operation Full Mode gt Front panel 1 Press the Full button to enter Full mode 2 Press the desired source button 1 4 3 The currently selected source will be displayed on both Video A and Video B e O videoB O O ack E e O Audio O O Full PIP Quad e O us O O E 1 2 3 4 ect 4x1 DVI Mouse 1 Click the middle mouse button wheel to display the mode menu on the Video A display 2 Left click the Full mode icon 3 Adrop down menu will be displayed page 19 Basic Operation 4 5 6 he Switching Sources The currently selected source will be indicated by a dash as shown Left click the desired input 1 4 from the drop down menu The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B Click the middle mouse button
29. Displays any two sources in separate windows on a single screen The main larger window and the subordinate smaller window The subordinate window can be re sized and repositioned See PIP 8 PAP Modes page 36 for details Displays all four sources on a single screen Each window displays a single source The window order cannot be changed Displays all four sources on a single screen The main larger window and 3 subordinate smaller windows The main window can swapped with any of the subordinate windows page 17 Basic Operation Display Modes Selecting the Display Mode The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes Of these 4 display modes both PIP and PAP display modes allow you to switch the main window to a subordinate window In the case of PIP mode the subordinate window can be repositioned to any location on the display and can be re sized if desired There are several ways to switch to a display mode The most straightforward method is to use the buttons on the front panel In the next section we will cover these methods and how to switch the sources within each display mode Full pu Back Full PIP Quad PAP elect 4x1 DVI KVM M PIP Picture In Picture hu Back Full PIP Quad PAP elect 4x1 DVI KVM M Quad u
30. Ec Exit Sing F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t Navigate F4 PAP view t gt Change 3 GEFEN page 50 Basic Operation 9 OSD Menu Select the desired timeout by using the lt or keys The timeout can be set to one of the following values in seconds 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 or OFF To keep the titlebar displayed at all times set the Titlebar Timeout value to 0 seconds To prevent the titlebar from being displayed set the timeout value to OFF The default value is 5 seconds Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 51 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit sio unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn 3 Press the Enter key 4 Usethe A or V keys to select the Show PC Name option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show
31. O 0 to 95 RH non condensing MTBF e 50000 hours Physical Dimensions W x H x D 17 2 x 1 2 x 7 9 437mm x 30mm x 200mm Unit Weight 3 7 lbs 1 6 kg page 122 9 GEFEN 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 9131 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com
32. VI KVM Multiview Switcher ships with the items listed below If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it immediately contact your dealer or Gefen 1 x 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 1 x 12V DC Power Supply 1 x IEC AC power cord 2 x Rack Ears 6 x Rack Ear to unit attachment screws 4 x Self adhesive bump ons 1 x Quick Start Guide vi Table of Contents Getting Started TO UC io y iii ea Front Panel Back Panel Installati n serisinin Connection Instruction nt 7 Sample Wiring DIagralmi a co oorr bert ener rre eer rer ta 9 2 Basic Operation Powering the SWIICIet sca coa ai 12 Display NOMOMClAtUre cL 14 Main and Auxiliary Displays nenne 14 Using the AUXINArY DIS PAY coros 15 WIG WS cla rios 16 Display Modes inert trt hr rite rre C nr Ra 17 Selecting the Display Mode rtt rer hr rhe ilit nans 18 SWITCHING SOUPCES E 19 FullIM de vico AA 19 PIP Picture In Picture Mode iii rnnt rr 22 Quad Moderar ana ade 26 PAP Picture And Picture Mode u 30 A Rr 33 Independent USB S Witch iD cusco aaa 33 Independent Audio SWItCllig secco cuir denne rco en eee oer epoca na eee 34 PIP SCPAPIMOGBS arc a ao a 36 Zoom and Position PIP Only ecce r rar strict ercer centres 36 Window Management in PAP Mode 37 OSD Menu ener nn 39 Accessing the Menu System 39 Defining the Hotkey 40 Linkin
33. ack 10 Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter 11 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 57 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Menu Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn Press the Enter key Use the A or V keys to select the Next Page option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Esc Exit senings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t9 Navigate FA PAP view e Change GEFEN Press the Enter key page 58 OSD Menu 6 Use the A or V keys to select the Shrink Control option Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Load Factory Default Basic Operation Main Menu Information Exit 7 Select the desired option by using the or gt keys If the Shrink Control is
34. ation DVI Displays Computer Sources EXT DVIK MV 41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Now we ll switch to Source 2 As expected Source 2 is now displayed on the auxiliary display Video B Source 2 is also displayed in the main window of the main display Video A PIP mode and other modes will be covered in greater detail in a later section DVI Displays Computer Sources EXT DVIK MV 41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher page 15 Display Nomenclature Windows When we talk about a window we are referring to an individual source image within one of the multiple source display modes PIP Quad or PAP Basic Operation Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 EX DVIK AV A1 Be eae ES Main display Auxiliary display By definition a subordinate window can always be switched with a main window PIP and PAP modes contain both main and subordinate windows Full mode contains a single window Quad mode contains four fixed windows page 16 Basic Operation Display Modes The Video A port on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher provides the ability to display up to four DVI sources simultaneously The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes Full PIP Picture In Picture Quad and PAP Picture And Picture PIP Picture In Picture Quad PAP Picture And Picture Displays a full screen image of the selected source 1 4
35. ax r paraml Parameters param1 Input Example r 3 input 3 Related Commands audio kvm usb video video_b page 112 ss 4 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher m Appendix Default Settings OSD Hotkey Scroll Link USB Yes Link Audio Yes Link Video B Yes OSD Timeout 30 Titlebar Timeout 5 Show PC Name Yes Show Video Signal Yes Output Resolution Auto Shrink Control Fill EDID Mode External One Click Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period 10 Input 1 PCO1 Input 2 PCO2 Input 3 PCO3 Input 4 PCO4 page 116 Hotkeys ScrLk ScrLk X Selects KVM port X X Input 1 Input 4 ScrLk ScrLk A X PAP mode X Input 1 Input 4 ScrLk ScrLk B Toggle beep sound ScrLk ScrLk BckSpc Select the previously selected KVM port ScrLk ScrLk C Enable PC and audio binding ScrLk ScrLk Del Unbind primary and auxiliary monitor switching ScrLk ScrLk y Selects the next KVM port ScrLk ScrLk F X Enables Full mode using input X X Input 1 Input 4 ScrLk ScrLk F1 Switch to hub port 1 ScrLk ScrLk F2 Switch to hub port 2 ScrLk ScrLk F3 Switch to hub port 3 ScrLk ScrLk F4 Switch to hub port 4 ScrLk ScrLk F5 Switch to audio port 1 ScrLk ScrLk F6 Switch to audio port 2 ScrLk ScrLk F7 Switch to audio port 3 ScrLk ScrLk F8 Switch to audio port 4 ScrLk ScrLk F9 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 1 ScrLk ScrLk F10 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to p
36. cted to Video A will now be used page 69 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Information option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard KVM ID Settings FI Full view Esc F2 PIP view Enter F3 Quad view A F4 PAP view H Ins Edit I Home VideoB Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Exit Main menu Select Switch Audio Switch USB PIP display GEFEN 3 On the following screen select Upgrade Firmware using the A or Y keys on the computer keyboard Read Monitor EDID Upgrade Firmware Monitor Model Preferred Timing Firmware Version Main Menu Information FI Full view F2 PIP view F3 Quad view F4 PAP view Esc t Enter PanasonicTVO 1920x1080 FW 1 0 2 Exit Information Select Navigate GEFEN 4 Press the Enter button to begin the upgrade process 5 Refer to Firmware Upgrade page 119 for instructions on completing the process page 70 Basic Operation OSD Menu Changing the Source Name By default each of the four inputs on the switcher is named as follows PC01 PCO2 PC03 and PC04 To keep track of your sources it is recommended to use names that are unique to each device 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the desired Input Name by using the A or V keys on the computer keyb
37. e emos simos bvi D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In o MED O gt MES gt gt MES O gt EEE O gt EB O Workstation Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 4 Power OFF the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 5 Press and hold the Source 1 button on the front panel Solo S gl EFEN O Oie O O O usb pe 0000 USB 4 6 Power ON the switcher 7 The display mode buttons will flash E a Menu Back d lo E Full PIP Quad PAP FA E LJ a Reset SA v select 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switch 8 Select the firmware file using the USB Loader program kvm version bin 9 Click the Upgrade button 10 After the upgrade progress completes click the OK button 11 Reboot the unit using the Reboot button on the USB Loader program 12 The upgrade process is complete page 119 10 11 Firmware Upgrade Using the RS 232 Port Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website Launch the USB Loader program Connect an RS 232 cable or automation system that will be sending RS 232 commands to the RS 232 In port Connect a USB cable from the computer running the USB Loader program to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L RIn e Keyboard Mic L R Inf USB Host ee ev a Video A DVI D Vide
38. ecommend a mouse that has a scroll wheel Keyboard Mouse Mic L R Out Video A DVI D Video B DVI D O MIS Go Workstation RS 232 In RS 232 Out page 7 Getting Started 10 11 Installation Audio Output Connect a 3 5mm mini stereo cable from the L R Out jack to a pair of powered speakers RS 232 optional Connect an RS 232 cable from the automation control device to the RS 232 In port Connect another RS 232 cable from the RS 232 Out port to another 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Up to eight 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switchers can be daisy chained together See Cascading page 76 for more information USB computer control Connect up to two USB devices e g keyboard mouse USB drive etc to these ports Depending upon which source is selected the USB device can be used by a different computer Ovideo O O Audio O O us O 7 GEFEN 0000 1 2 3 4 USB Grounding Connect a grounding wiring from the grounding terminal to an approved Earth ground Power Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Connect the included AC cable from the power receptacle to an available electrical outlet VIK MV 41 o UD gt o 12V DC RS 232 In RS 232 Out page 8 Getting Started Installation Sample Wiring Diagram gceren dx Multimedia PC Serve
39. ed Move the mouse cursor to the desired display of the switcher to be controlled page 78 BET i s 10 For example to switch to switcher 3 using hotkeys type the following hotkey E hotkey E 11 Display the OSD using the keyboard or front panel buttons Select USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP X AUD USB VID A VID B X PIP X x KVM ID Settings Information Exit Active switcher is 3 F2 Enter F3 A FA H Ins H 2 GEFEN 12 To setthe active switcher using the mouse make sure that the display mode icons are displayed in the active display 13 Click the middle mouse button to bring up the display mode icons page 79 Cascading 10 Move the mouse cursor to the display connected to switcher 2 Note that in display mode that the mouse is not displayed on Video B when moving between switchers Advanced Operation Video A Switcher 2 Video A Switcher 3 11 As soon as the mouse is displayed on Video A on switcher 2 then switcher 2 will be the active switcher 12 Select the desired display mode for Video A on switcher 2 by clicking the middle mouse button page 80 RS 232 Interface RS 232 Interface 5 43 21 Advanced Operation RS 232 Controller Switcher oo so a ON oo so a FF OON Only TXD RXD and GND pins are used RS 232 Settings Baud rate 115200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits il Hardware flow control None
40. f sale may be required in order to claim warranty Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com Contacting Gefen Technical Technical Support 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday Friday Pacific Time Fax 818 772 9120 Email support gefen com Web http www gefen com Mailing Address Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp Operating Notes In order to operate the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a mouse a 3 button mouse is required When controlling
41. f the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is unable to automatically read the EDID of the display connected to Video A If the display s EDID is corrupted then the switcher will automatically use the built in EDID on the switcher 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Make sure the EDID Mode is set to External 3 Select the Information option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP KVM ID Settings Information Exit H Full view Esc Exit posti aes F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit 1 PIP display ARE 5Geren 4 Press the Enter key to display the Information screen Read Monitor EDID Upgrade Firmware Monitor Model Preferred Timing Firmware Version Main Menu Settings Exit FI Full view Esc F2 PIP view Enter F3 Quad view t F4 PAP view DVIK MV 41 1920x1080 FW 1 0 2 Information Exit Select Navigate 3 GEFEN page 68 Basic Operation OSD Menu The Read Monitor EDID option will be highlighted Press the Enter key to read the EDID The following progress bar will be displayed as the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher reads the EDID of the display that is connected to Video A Read Monitor EDID After the progress bar disappears the EDID reading process will be complete The EDID of the display conne
42. fault video USB and audio are switched simultaneously each time a different source is selected However the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher provides you with the ability to independently route audio This might be useful for example if you want to maintain the video and USB connection to Source 2 but temporarily use the audio from Source 3 1 Press the Audio button on the front panel 2 The Audio button will glow solid blue The switcher is now in solo audio mode This will allow us to switch audio independently of video and USB O videos O O Solo a H Audio O O USB Audio Full PIP Quad PAP Ec E O NNNM 2 3 4 4x1 DVI KVM M 3 Press a Source button 1 4 on the front panel to switch to the desired audio source In the example below we have switched the audio to Source 3 Now both video and USB are coming from Source 2 but the audio is coming from Source 3 page 34 c io E x o o S i 7 aa Solo Buttons Solo O videos O O O Audio E O USB Audio Full PIP Quad PAP a 2 OB E E L 4x1 DVI KVM M To exit solo audio mode press the Audio button again The Audio button will turn off and the audio device will re link with the currently selected Video B source Solo O videos O O
43. g Unlinking USB 42 Linking Unlinking Audio Linking Unlinking Video B 46 OSB TIMEOUT zarrin metto ia a os 48 TMiebar TImedU C 50 Show PCAN MES 52 Show VIdeo SIGN Alsos isani Sna er ATE noto 54 Output ResolutiO uec tcr te e 56 udsere C 58 EDID Mode ritenere en ee YER HERE RR Rn 60 One Glick SWITCHING cis rina coner tail 62 PIP SCAM Period ote en ee 64 Load Factory Default rome eorr e rte reet rens 66 Table of Contents Read Monitor EDID association nati 68 Upgrade FW Ei 70 Changing the Source Name otra rrr iaa 71 Advanced Operation GASCAGIAG M 76 RS 232 Interface ree tnnt a 81 RS 232 Interface crest dios Ur reet Ert oro ins 81 PRS 23 ACD sears 81 COMMANGS M 82 Appendix Default Settings cn east 116 9c O UE 116 FOLK CYS D 117 Firmware Upgrade cios tr tr er rr e io 119 Using the USB Port tern i e 3 119 Using the RS 292 Part nennen 120 Using the OSD Spec avui 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher NS Getting Started J9YDHMS MIAJN X pares y z l asn Y gt HMS M AHNW WAY IAG LX p jasay 4 o O sm O o dvd
44. he unit All settings are maintained Syntax reboot Parameters None Example reboot EXT DVIK MV 41 build Nov 21 2014 17 40 23 Related Commands fadefault page 97 Commands Advanced Operation Commands scan Enables or disables PIP auto scan Enabling this feature will cycle through all available input sources if connected in the subordinate window This command is only applicable when in PIP mode Syntax scan paraml Parameters param1 State 1 param1 Description 1 Start scan Stop scan Example scan 1 scan start scan Related Commands pip page 98 Advanced Operation Commands set edid Sets the EDID mode By default the unit is set to External EDID Syntax d set edid Parameters param1 State 1 2 param1 Description 1 External EDID Internal EDID Example set_edid 2 edid internal Related Commands flock edid show_edid page 99 Advanced Operation Commands set_mask Mask disables the video for the specified input Syntax set_mask paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 param2 State O 1 Description 0 Disable masking Enable masking Example set_mask 1 1 mask input 1 1 page 100 Advanced Operation set output Sets the output resolution Syntax set output paraml Parameters param1 Resolution param1 Description 1 1920 x 1080 2 1280 x 720 3 1280
45. itch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn Press the Enter key Use the A or V keys to select the Next Page option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Esc Exit senings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t9 Navigate FA PAP view e Change GEFEN Press the Enter key page 64 Basic Operation 6 OSD Menu Use the A or V keys to select the PIP Scan Period option Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Select the desired option by using the lt or gt keys The following time periods in seconds are available 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 The default setting is 10 Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed 10 Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes 11 To discard changes press the gt key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 65 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Menu Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information Select the Settings option using the
46. le screen on the display connected to Video A The currently selected source Source 1 by default will be shown on the display connected to Video B Basic Operation EXT DVIK MV 41 9 Keyboard Mouse DVIKVM Multiview Switcher The window layout for Quad mode on Video A is arranged as follows e O Video B O O ack g H e O Audio O O Full PIP Quad PAP e O us O O 1 2 3 4 ect 4x1 DVI KVM M page 13 Display Nomenclature Main and Auxiliary Displays The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses has two output ports on the rear panel Video A and Video B The Video A port is used to display the video modes Full PIP Quad and PAP and is referred to as the main display Basic Operation The Video B port is used to display the currently selected source and is referred to as the auxiliary display Each of these displays serve a unique function and cannot be changed For example the auxiliary display can never display more than one source at a time Workstation Main display Video A Auxiliary display Video B Information page 14 Display Nomenclature Using the Auxiliary Display The auxiliary display always displays the currently selected source In this example we are in PIP mode and the Source 1 button is currently selected Source 1 is displayed on the auxiliary display Video B Basic Oper
47. lect 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switch 6 Select the firmware file using the USB Loader program kvm version bin 7 Click the Upgrade button 8 After the upgrade progress completes click the OK button 9 Reboot the unit using the Reboot button on the USB Loader program 10 The upgrade process is complete page 121 Specifications Connectors Controls and Indicators Video Input 4 x DVI I 29 pin female digital only Video Output 2 x DVI I 29 pin female digital only USB front panel 2 x Type A 5V DC at 1A max shared current USB rear panel O 2 x Type A 5V DC at 1A max shared current 4 x Type B Microphone 1 x 3 5mm mini mono input 4 x 3 5mm mini mono output L R Audio O 4 x 3 5mm mini stereo input 1 x 3 5mm mini stereo output RS 232 1 x DB 9 female input 1 x DB 9 male output Power switch O 1 x rocker type Grounding 1 x machine screw rear chassis Front Panel Buttons D 10 x tact type blue backlight o 6 x tact type Power Supply Connector 1 x 3 pin locking Power Indicator 1 x LED blue Video B Indicator 4 x LED blue Audio Indicator 4 x LED blue USB Indicator 4 x LED blue Maximum Pixel Clock 165 Mhz Maximum TMDS Clock O 165 MHz Power Supply 12V DC Power Consumption 40W maximum Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Operating Humidity o 5 to 90 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 4 to 185 F 20 to 85 C Relative Humidity
48. meout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Ec Exit Settings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view ae Navigate F4 PAP view gt Change GEFEN page 40 Basic Operation f 8 OSD Menu Select the desired hotkey using the lt or gt keys on the computer keyboard The available selections are Scroll Caps NumLock L Ctrl or R Ctrl Once the desired hotkey has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 41 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn 3 Press the Enter key 4 Usethe A or V keys to select the Link USB option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Fullview Esc Exit Settings F2
49. ning the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey The OSD will be displayed Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Settings Information Exit Press the MSN key Press the Ma key to immediately exit the OSD For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 page 29 c E gt pan ET o O i a 12 Switching Sources PAP Picture And Picture Mode gt Front panel 1 Press the PAP button 2 Press the desired source button 1 4 3 The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the main window of Video A The subordinate windows will display the remaining sources e Ovideo O O g B e O Audio O O I PIP Quad PAP Bor COM 1 2 3 4 4x1 DVIKVMM gt Mouse 1 Click the middle mouse button wheel to display the mode menu on the Video A display 2 Left click the PAP mode icon 3 Adrop down menu will be displayed Basic Operation Switching Sources The currently selected source for the main window will be indicated by a dash as shown B Left click the desired input 1 4 from the drop down menu The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window in Video A Click the middle mouse button wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu gt Keyboard 1 Press the following keys in sequence
50. o B DVI D DVI D In DVI H RS 232 In RS 232 Out o MN o o o 5 o Workstation Source 1 Execute the upgrade command The display mode buttons will flash Menu Back g Full PIP Quad PAP I O ago Select LI LI Ed Oha Power 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switch Select the firmware file using the USB Loader program kvm version bin Click the Upgrade button After the upgrade progress completes click the OK button Reboot the unit using the Reboot button on the USB Loader program The upgrade process is complete page 120 BET Nu OO Using the OSD 1 Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website 2 Launch the USB Loader program 3 Connect a USB cable from the computer running the USB Loader program to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input board Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R Inf USB Host Mic L RIn USB Host Mic L RIn USB Host Mic L RIn USB Host go ao O pvi D Video B DVI D DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In DVI D In o O MIN O MES O o MIE o GE O E O Workstation Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 4 Select Upgrade Firmware page 70 from the OSD menu 5 The display mode buttons will flash L P Menu Back d H lo Full PIP Quad PAP i OpgpCp Wooo 2 E Se
51. o select the Show Video Signal option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information FI Fullview Esc Exit Sino F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view at Navigate F4 PAP view gt Change GEFEN page 54 Basic Operation OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the lt or gt keys If the Show Video Signal is set to Yes then the current input resolution will be displayed below the current PC name This is the default setting If the Show Video Signal is set to No then only the PC name will be displayed See Show PC Name page 52 for more information on hiding displaying the PC name Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the gt key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 55 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Menu Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F
52. oard 3 Press the key 4 The Input Name text will be red and the first character in the Input Name will be highlighted in blue Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Settings Information Exit 5 Type the new name of the Input Name The name cannot exceed 12 characters in length 6 Press the Enter key page 71 OSD Menu 7 The new Input Name will be displayed Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Basic Operation Settings Information Exit 8 Repeat steps 2 6 for each input as desired page 72 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Er Advanced Operation Cascading By cascading daisy chaining switchers up to 32 computers can be controlled from a single keyboard and mouse The RS 232 In RS 232 Out ports are used to connect each switch in the chain A maximum of eight switchers can be connected Information Advanced Operation 1 Connect an RS 232 controller if applicable to the RS 232 In port on the first switcher 2 Connect another RS 232 cable to the RS 232 Out port 3 Connect the opposite end of the RS 232 cable from the first switcher to the RS 232 In port on the second switcher 4 Continue the process outlined in steps 2 and 3 for each switcher 5 The connection of each switcher should appear as follows to RS 232 controller to Keyboard to Mouse RS 232 In RS 232 In
53. on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey X Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4 This number represents the source to be selected When a source is selected it will appear on both Video B and in the main window of Video A For example to switch to PAP mode and display the source connected to Source 2 in the main window use the following keystrokes hotkey hotkey The current source occupying the main window will be moved to a subordinate window See Window Management in PAP Mode page 37 for details on how the switcher manages main and subordinate windows in PAP mode page 31 Basic Operation Switching Sources Press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey The OSD will be displayed Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Settings Information Exit Press the WW key Press the Wa key to immediately exit the OSD Use the keyboard mouse or front panel buttons to set the source for the main window For more information about OSD features refer to OSD Menu page 39 page 32 Solo Buttons Information Basic Operation Independent USB Switching
54. ort 2 ScrLk ScrLk F11 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 3 ScrLk ScrLk F12 Switch Video B auxiliary monitor to port 4 ScrLk ScrLk H Y Defines the hotkey Y ScrLk Caps Num Lock L Ctrl R Ctrl ScrLk ScrLk X Enable PIP mode and assigns input X to the ScrLk ScrLk P X main subordinate display I main display P subordinate display X Input 1 Input 4 ScrLk ScrLk Ins Bind Video A primary and Video B auxiliary switching ScrLk ScrLk K X Switches to the specified unit when cascading ScrLk ScrLk O Enables the display mode menu ScrLk ScrLk Q X Enables Quad mode and selects window X X Input 1 Input 4 ScrLk ScrLk S X Toggles PIP auto scan page 117 ScrLk ScrLk Space Bar Displays the OSD ScrLk ScrLk T Toggles the title bar ScrLk ScrLk Selects the next port ScrLk ScrLk V Disable PC and audio binding ScrLk ScrLk W Swaps the main and subordinate window in PIP mode ScrLk ScrLk X Unbinds PC and USB switching ScrLk ScrLk Z Binds PC and USB switching page 118 Firmware Upgrade Using the USB Port 1 Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website 2 Launch the USB Loader program 3 Connect a USB cable from the computer running the USB Loader program to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input board Mouse Mic L R Out Mic L R Inf USB Host Mic L RIn USBHost Mic L RIn USBHost Mic L RIn USBHost am
55. plug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Batteries that may be included with this unit and or accessories should never be exposed to open flame or excessive heat Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Warranty Information Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof o
56. rs EXT DVIK MV 41 DVIKVM Multiview Switcher USB Printer USB External HDD DVI Display page 9 RS 232 CABLE mum USB CABLE mm 3 5mm MINI STEREO CABLE ME Daisy Chain MIC CABLE to a second EXFDVIK MY 41 s DVI CABLE Eum RS 232 In RS 232 Automation Control Device Powered 4 Speakers DVI Display Keyboard EXT DVIK MV 41 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher 2 Basic Operation Powering the Switcher Before powering on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher make sure all devices and the power supply are connected as outlined under Installation page 7 DVI Displays Basic Operation EXT DVIK MV 41 DVIKVM Multiview Switcher Keyboard Mouse 2 Press the Main power button on the back panel so that the top portion marked with an I is flush with the back panel EXT DVIK MV 41 am Main 12V DC RS 232 It 3 The Power indicator on the front of the unit will glow solid blue In addition both the Quad display mode and Source 1 buttons will be selected illuminated as shown Ovideos O O Audio O O us O solo a Menu Back a use Audio Full PP Quad PAP 000 Reset Power 2 3 a y Select 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher page 12 Powering the Switcher 4 Power on all computer sources The image from each source will be combined on a sing
57. set to Keep Ratio then the output aspect ratio will match the input aspect ratio This is the default setting If the Shrink Control is set to Fill then the image will be stretched to fill the screen 8 Once the desired resolution has been selected press the Esc key 9 The following message will be displayed 10 Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter 11 To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 59 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Menu Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEn Press the Enter key Use the A or V keys to select the Next Page option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Full view Esc Exit senings F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view t9 Navigate FA PAP view e Change GEFEN Press the Enter key page 60 Basic Operation 6 OSD Menu Use the
58. source for each window will be indicated by a dash as shown page 23 c io L o a O 7 aa Switching Sources Left click the desired input 1 4 from the drop down menu for the main window on Video A The selected source will also be displayed on Video B Left click the desired input 1 4 from the drop down menu for the subordinate window on Video A The selected source will also be displayed on Video B The selected sources for each window will be displayed on Video A Click the middle mouse button wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu gt Keyboard 1 To set the source for the main window press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey page 40 for more information hotkey hotkey X To set the source for the subordinate window press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard hotkey hotkey X In both cases X represents the number of the source to be displayed For example to switch to PIP mode and set Source 1 to the main window and Source 4 to the subordinate window use the following keystrokes hotkey hotkey hotkey hotkey The main and subordinate windows can be assigned in any order page 24 Basic Operation Switching Sources Press the following keys in sequence on the computer keyboard
59. vigate F4 PAP view gt Change GEFEN page 46 Basic Operation 9 OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the or gt keys If the Link Video B is set to Yes then the display connected to Video B will always show the currently selected source This is the default setting If the Link Video B is set to No then this will allow each display Video A and Video B to show a different source Once the desired option has been selected press the Esc key The following message will be displayed Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes To discard changes press the key to select the No option then press Enter To return to the previous screen without making changes press the Esc key page 47 OSD Menu 1 Enter the menu system See Accessing the Menu System page 39 for more information 2 Select the Settings option using the A or V keys on the computer keyboard Select VID USB AUD USB VID A VID B PIP AUD USB VID A VID B PIP Information Fl Fullview Ec Exit etin unte F2 PIP view Enter Select F3 Quad view A Switch Audio F4 PAP view H Switch USB Ins Edit i PIP display Home Video B 3 GEFEN 3 Press the Enter key 4 Use the A or V keys to select the OSD Timeout option Hotkey Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Next Page Main Menu Information Fl Fullview Esc Exit

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