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1. e p Pe4 Pes Sz NZ PC 6 PC7 NOTE The proprietary KVM cable is required when connecting the KVM switch to the four PCs Refer to the KVM user s manual for more details 94 10 Use the MKC s included USB A to USB B cables by connecting the USB A end of the cable to the KVM console s USB port and the other USB B end of the cable to the MKC s PC4 USB port located on the rear panel USB cable oT 5 als sjo JEE 5l ops e sse QO e o 0E 11 Use the MKC s included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to perform the following Connect the USB A end of the cable to the computer s USB port and connect the USB B end to the MKC s PC1 USB port on the rear panel Or use the PS 2 Y cable to connect one end to the computer s mouse and keyboard PS 2 ports and the other end to the MKC s PC1 PS 2 port on the rear panel For the next two computers use the included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to connect to the MKC s PC2 PC3 USB or PS 2 ports sosoca MKC Device Remote PC Device 12 Move the mouse or press Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the monitor display You can now use the mouse or keyboard hot keys to perform various tasks refer to a previous chapter for a description of the hot keys function 95 The default mouse and keyboard is located on the VCC 8000 series Host end Take note of the following when connecting and using the K
2. IMPORTANT Make sure the MKC host firmware file is located on the same drive and directory as the qtui2C exe software file Microsoft Windows AFP Uersion 5 1 2606 LC Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Amanda D DoesNeqtui2ze mkc host 12 29 68 bin f 87 7 The update firmware process takes approximately 100 seconds BSE Dissqtuizc mkc host 12 29 68 bin f DEU SS SUSBSCANA UID 4b4 PID 7268 FWUVer 6609 BIOS _Rev Core_Revia P4K LYBERTY 20 program is in progress please wait len 17695 WriteFile size 17695 Please wait return status 1 bytes 451f The gt 8 After the firmware update process has finished use the small sharp pointed object to press the MKC RESET switch You can start using the MKC by making sure that the remote PC USB keyboard and mouse has been connected to the MKC To reset your VCC 8000 series to the factory default state perform the following steps 1 Power off the VCC 8000 series by unplugging the power cord 2 Push the number 2 dip switch located on the VCC 8000 series rear panel downward to the ON position 88 3 Power on the VCC 8000 series by plugging in the power cord make sure that power is available 4 Push back the number 2 dip switch upward to the default position NOTE Upon resetting your device to the factory default state your previously saved preset files will be automatically removed You need to use the Gala
3. ID RS 485 in ou VCC 8000 ID 0 Master module 33 5 Use the DVI cascading cable to connect one end to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master DVI I Out port and the other end to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave DVI I Cascade port A R i D A yey DVI I Cascade DAUA RORO DVI I Out 6 Connect one monitor display s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master DVI I Output port DVI I Out VCC 8000 ID 0 Master module 7 Connect another monitor display s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave DVI I Output port WAy NI DVI I Out VCC 8000 ID 1 34 8 Connect the power cables to both VCC 8000 series and make sure that power is available 100 250V AC 9 Set the rotary ID on the two MKC to 0 and 1 10 Use the RS 485 cable to connect one end to the MKC s ID1 Master RS 485 out port and the other end to the MKC s ID2 Slave RS 485 in port BORBOSBOSBO jelcjel jel je 35 11 Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s ID1 Master front panel ID 0 Master module NOTE If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel the MKC can still function properly 12 Connect the AC DC switching adapter to the MKC and make sure that
4. On the title bar portion can be found the following items e Logo icon Avitech Galaxy proprietary logo and the name of the software e 12801024 60Hz shows the current output resolution and frequency Baud 57600 bps shows the current COM port baud rate 13 e Option window is for group and window label setup save load file monitor audio adjust image window size position port setting Bityle Master YCC 8008U Group Select ID or 4dd To Other Group Oo sm 2 om 6 Oo 4 og a pl a Pe eS a SIE oo gk a es a Ss Sub ID G lG 2 G a g a Image Window amp Label Switch w L wl Ba window1 B e Window 2 M M Window 3 B 4 i window 4 BA Window 5 Jt YM Window 6 Ba M window 7 B Window 8 save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set Cor 14 10 Right click the mouse on the title bar to access the Group Layout menu Select from 2x2 up to 1010 as possible grid positions on the monitor display NOTE The layout size available for your particular model will depend on the monitor display s resolution as well as the smallest window size limitation VCC 8000 series smallest window size is 144x128 pixel mes Avitech Galaxy 1280x1024 60Hz Baud 57600 bps _ 3 zxz exe 4 5 exe 16 9 3x5 3x4 4x3 4x4 indor 1 window 2 Vvindow 3 Window iin 6x6 Select Settings Special Screen Layout He
5. will choose the driver to install Choose thie option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware 84 6 When the next screen appears click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation A The oftware you are installing for this hardware l Cypress USB E OTG Device VID 0464 PID 7200 has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows F Tell me why this testing i important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Arpina STOP Installation 7 When the next screen appears click Finish to exit device driver installation Hardware Update Wizard Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Cypress USB E2 O0TG Device YID 0464 PID 200 Click Finish to close the wizard lt Back Cancel 85 8 After successfully installing the device driver PC can now detect the MKC device name To check double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows taskbar and the following screen would appear Safely Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject
6. Host end Scenario 2 The following figure shows a sample setup of two groups with two Avitech MKC and two VCC 8000 series connected to eight PC systems Two Groups with 8 Systems a ear DVI or VGA eee USB or PS2 USB Serial VCC 8004V ID 1 VCC 8004V ID 2 MKC MKC ry r3 Ps ry r3 r T d S U n an Missi S sm ID 1 31 To set up the two MKC and two VCC 8000 series perform the following steps 1 Make sure the two VCC 8000 series has the factory default setting by performing the following steps a Power off the VCC 8000 series b Flip the right dip switch 2 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch 2 back up NOTE e Another method is to enter the Galaxy software to confirm if the baud rate for COM A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps e Upon resetting your device to the factory default state your previously saved preset files will be automatically removed You need to use the Galaxy software to set the output resolution and create the preset file s again 2 Set the rotary ID on the two Avitech VCC 8000 series to 0 and 1 The rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master it will show ID 1 on the Galaxy software while the rotary ID set at 1 indicates Slave it will show ID 2 on the Galaxy software NOTE When cascading more than two modules the ID sequence must be from the smallest to the biggest ID number M
7. Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks b Module Cascade Series Adyanced Clear Tally Status MEC Properties 59 Method 2 1 Click Settings then System Parameter mee Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz See Special Screen Layouk Help Set Output Mode Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Computer 2 System Parameter j Computer 3 Group Parameter F Module Parameter Import txt o Computer 4 2 Click One Module Per Group Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Adyanced Clear Tally Status MEC Properties 60 3 To switch to a different group click the Group drop down menu to select the desired group Option Online Style Master VOC 8004y MKC IP r Group Select ID or 4dd To Other Group e O C tag 2 er a ep ap amp oy Ff Fm 8 o lo 2 Oo ive 1 ig Using the Default Window Layouts Available are three default window layouts namely mes Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 1 Computer 4 layout1 GP1 61 Ed EE Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 1 Computer 4 man Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Settings Special Scree
8. and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that itis safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices Cypress USB E OTG Device VID 0464 PID 7200 at Location 0 C Display device components Close A 2 Updating the Firmware To update the firmware perform the following steps l Use an USB cable to connect one end to the MKC front panel s USB mouse port and the other end to the PC s USB port NOTE Do not connect to the USB keyboard port it cannot be used to update the firmware Use a small sharp pointed object and push down the dip switch to the ON 1 position Use the small sharp pointed object and press the RESET switch upon pressing the RESET switch the Safely Remove Hardware icon would appear on the Windows taskbar 86 RESET 6 ID Use the small sharp pointed object and push back up the dip switch NOTE If you did not return the dip switch to the upward position firmware update would not be successful You will then need to press the RESET switch again and return the dip switch to the upward position Click Start gt Programs Accessories gt Command Prompt to enter DOS mode Type qtui2C mkc host xx xx xx bin f where xx xx xx is the firmware version s release date The software would start the update process In the future this may be integrated into the Galaxy software the firmware update method will then be the same as the other Avitech product lines
9. 10CC 8008U Cancel For standalone module Configuration Report com Ip Com 1 10 1 VOC S008U 1D 2 vCC BDD4y Ry Be Cancel For cascaded modules NOTE Make sure the cascaded modules have different rotary ID settings e g 1 2 and so forth on their rear panels 11 9 Click OK and the following screens appear Module Layout window Galaxy control window and Option window Module Layout sa Avitech Galaxy 1280x1024 60Hz Baud 57600 bps Style Master VCC 8008U COM Group z Select ID or dd To Other Group og Pe ts a i fo 5 By ite Cs a gt ts V indow 1 V indow 5 window 3 Sub ID CF ge f gt f Image Window amp Label Switch WoL WoL eB Iv IV Window 1 5 MV M Screen 2 BM M window 3 B V M window 4 Ba WM Window 5 B VV Window 6 Vv M Window 7 eB IV v Window 8 Load File Save File Fader Control Adjustment Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Set Com Window 4 Screen 2 Window 6 V indow 7 V indow 8 e Module Layout window contains the bird s eye view of the module layout belonging to each ID in the system Module Layout 12 axy control window is for creating and configuring the layout Baud 9 600 bps Vindow 5 Vvindow 6 Vvindow f Wandow g NOTE When entering the Galaxy software for the first time the layout for ID 2 may be covered by ID 1
10. 25 5 Use the DVI cascading cable to connect one end to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master DVI I Out port and the other end to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave DVI I Cascade port DVI I Cascade DVI I Out 6 Connect the monitor display s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave DVI I Output port DVI I Out VCC 8000 ID 1 7 Connect the power cables to both VCC 8000 series and make sure that power 1s available 26 9 Use the RS 485 cable to connect one end to the MKC s ID1 Master RS 485 out port and the other end to the MKC s ID2 Slave RS 485 in port aade BOSOS8080 10 Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s ID1 Master front panel ID 0 Master module NOTE If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel the MKC can still function properly 11 Connect the AC DC switching adapter to the MKC and make sure that power is available 2 12 Use the MKC s included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to perform the following Connect the USB A end of the cable to the computer s USB port and connect the USB B end to the MKC s PC1 USB port on the rear panel Or use the PS 2 Y cable to connect one end to the computer s mouse and keyboard PS 2 ports and the othe
11. KVM s console DVI port PC1 connects to the Computer YPbPr 1 port PC2 connects to the Computer YPbPr 2 port PC3 connects to the Computer YPbPr 3 port KVM console s DVI port connects to the Computer YPbPr 4 port VCC 8004V DVI cable Apu ee _ o E w 4 Connect the monitor display s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series DVI I Output port VCC 8000 ID 0 Master module 5 Connect the power cable to the VCC 8000 series and make sure that power is available 92 6 Set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to 0 MOUSE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER E E Oom o 9 o NOTE If the rotary ID of the Avitech VCC 8000 series is not set to 0 then make sure to set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to be the same as the VCC 8000 series e g the VCC 8000 series is set at 5 then the MKC must also be set to 5 7 Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel ID 0 Master module NOTE If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel the MKC can still function properly 93 8 Connect the RJ 45 to RS 232 cable between the MKC s Host port and VCC 8000 series Keypad port MKC Device VCC 8004V 9 Connect the KVM s DVI USB cable between the computers to the KVM switch KVM Switch oi Pa KVM Custom Cable
12. MKC s PC1 DVI VGA cable must be connected to the VCC 8000 rear panel s Computer YPbPr 1 port Question When the mouse keyboard is not working can I disconnect then reconnect the cables Answer Yes You can disconnect then reconnect the mouse keyboard cables Question The mouse keyboard cannot function properly when using the USB extender Answer If you can connect external power to the USB extender then connect it to an external power source If not then connect the MKC to the power adapter to increase the power supply 99 Question When the PC displays the image via the DVI VGA cable and outputs to the VCC 8000 window during a period of inactivity the PC may enter Sleep mode and the VCC 8000 window will display the NO VIDEO alarm message How do I disable this alarm message Answer e When PC enters Sleep mode and no video signal is outputted the VCC 8000 window will display NO VIDEO Just move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to return the video display The VCC 8000 cannot detect when PC enters Sleep mode It is recommended that you enable the PC s screensaver function to allow the PC to continuously provide the output signal This will enable it to properly recognize an actual NO VIDEO condition or PC Sleep mode state e Inthe Galaxy software go to Group Parameter gt Alarm Alarm Properties and unselect disable the Video Alarm Switch checkbox Alarm Properties Process
13. OK to apply Border Properties Process W Enable Line Line Line Lined Line 5 Line All Lines Select Color t Pixel Cancel 4 Use the slider on the item for Border Width or type in the value to set the width of the border Enter 0 to disable the border or 6 for the maximum border width Border Properties Process W Enable Line Line Line Lined Line Line B l All Lines Select Color NOTE Upon changing the Border Properties the border properties of the active window is not affected 9 setting the Various MKC Properties Features To set the various MKC Properties features perform the following steps 1 Click Settings mee Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Pattee Special Screen Layout Help Set Output Mode Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Camputer 2 System Parameter Camputer 3 Group Parameter Module Parameter Import amp tok ee Computer 4 2 Click System Parameter then MKC Properties Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Adyanced Clear Tally Status MEC Properties 6 The MKC Properties window will appear The Active Window Border feature allows you to set the border color of the active window Each pixel line can have a different color or set all lines to be the same color All Lines by clicking
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15. Window An image window that is presently used for editing Group screen Host Cursor KVM Switch Remote System Rotary ID Selector Switch ID A collective number of video or image windows showing on a monitor display The arrow shaped cursor generated by the VCC 8000 series This can move from window to window and between screens It can be used to size and position a window and other functions An acronym that stands for Keyboard Video Mouse A typical KVM switch lets you share a monitor display and one USB keyboard and mouse with a specific number of computers Its compact design helps you organize and save your desk space by reducing clutter Computer or a KVM switch that has its mouse keyboard connected to the MKC and its image output is shown as a window on VCC 8000 series A circular dip switch used to set a unique ID to each VCC 8000 or MKC module The rotary ID selector switch s range spans from 0 9 and then from A F For the Galaxy software to recognize specific modules in a group each module in a group setting HAS to have a unique ID number When ran the software will detect a module s specific ID and add unity to it Therefore if a module has an ID of 1 the software will detect it as ID2 while an ID of 2 will be detected as ID3 and so forth 97 Frequently Asked Questions This chapter guides you to some of the questions you may encounter when using your MKC Question Can I read
16. has not completely started it cannot accept the command from the second VCC 8000 thereby causing both VCC 8000 to have different display resolutions and unable to display properly Connect and enter the Galaxy software and use the Group Parameter Auto Parameter Detect Display Resolution On feature This will allow the image to display properly Question When I use the VGA to DVI adapter on the VGA cable to output to the monitor display can it still automatically adjust to the optimum resolution 1920x1200 Answer No Use the DVI cable when using the automatically detect display resolution function 101
17. power 1s available 36 13 Use the MKC s included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to perform the following Connect the USB A end of the cable to the computer s USB port and connect the USB B end to the MKC s PC1 USB port on the rear panel Or use the PS 2 Y cable to connect one end to the computer s mouse and keyboard PS 2 ports and the other end to the MKC s PC1 PS 2 port on the rear panel For the next three computers use the included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to connect to the MKC s ID1 Master PC2 PC3 PC4 USB or PS 2 ports The remaining four computers can use the included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to connect to the MKC s ID2 Slave PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 USB or PS 2 ports MKC Device Remote PC Device 14 Connect the RJ 45 to RS 232 cable between the MKC s ID1 Master Host port and VCC 8000 series ID1 Master Keypad port MKC device ID 0 Master module C a E d VCC 8000 ID 0 Master module 37 15 16 17 18 Move the mouse or press the Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the monitor display Press the Ctrl Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software NOTE If you have been using the MKC whether in host mode or remote mode press Ctrl Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the
18. the firmware version when starting up the Galaxy software via the RS 232 port Answer No When using the RS 232 port to connect you would need to disconnect the cable connecting the MKC via the Keypad port This will cause a disconnection on data transmission between the MKC and VCC thereby causing you to be unable to read the firmware version Use IP to connect and start the Galaxy software instead because both IP and Keypad ports can be connected simultaneously Question Can I set a different ID number for MKC and VCC 8000 Answer No Both ID numbers must be the same When both the MKC and VCC 8000 s ID number has been changed you need to restart the devices Question When cascading multiple MKC and VCC 8000 is there a limitation when setting the sequence of the ID numbers Answer Yes The VCC 8000 that belongs to the same group cascaded via the DVI cable must follow the Module ID s sequence from smallest to the biggest Master Module has the smallest ID number The VCC 8000 in the Group that has the biggest Module ID number will output to the monitor display 98 Question Can I change the value for baud rate Answer No The baud rate used by the RJ 45 to RS 232 cable to connect MKC and VCC 8000 must be set at 57600 bps Question Can I connect the DVI VGA cable that carries the PC s video signal to any of the VCC 8000 rear panel s Computer YPbPr ports Answer No The PC that connects via the
19. the radio button to select the Line Then click Select Color to choose the color MKC Properties 7 Active Window Border Line C Line Line3 Lined C LineS f Line 6 P AllLine When Selecting Computer Window to Full Screen Transfer Control to This Computer When Retuming From Full Screen to Host Mode f Remain Full Screen when pressing Pause Break key C Return to previous layout when pressing Pause Break key When Entering a Remote PC IY Swap with Active Window Menu ltem Background Color ___ select Color There are eight options for choosing the 3D border Click one of the 3D border s radio button to select it 7 To swap the two mouse buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button click the checkbox to enable Switch primary and secondary buttons Button configuration W Switch primary and secondary buttons If the item Transfer control to This Computer is enabled with checkmark keyboard mouse control will transfer to the particular window computer that has just entered full screen mode NOTE Default setting is disabled keyboard mouse control does not transfer to a particular computer that enters full screen mode Click the radio button for Return to previous layout when pressing Pause Break key under the item When Returning From Full Screen to Host Mode if you wish to return the display to the previous layout upon pressing the Pause Break key NOTE Default set
20. 13 2009 OSD BIOS 1 01 Oy 07 25 2007 IP 210 100 100 1541D 2 CB BIO8 1 00 17 08 04 2009 MB BIOS 1 00 02 07 23 2009 UB FPGA 1 08 0r 09 06 2007 UB 1601 1 00 20 07 13 2009 OSD BIOS 1 01 0y 07 25 2007 1P 210 100 100 1541D 3 CB BIOS 1 00 17 08 04 2009 MB BIOS 1 00 02 07 23 2009 UB FPGA 1 08 0r 09 06 2007 UB 1601 1 00 20 07 13 2009 OSD BIOS 1 01 Oy 07 25 2007 IP 210 100 100 1541D 14 CB BIO8S 1 00 17 08 04 2009 MB BIOS 1 00 02 07 23 2009 UB FPGA 1 08 0r 09 06 2007 UB 1601 1 00 20 07 13 2009 OSD BIOS 1 01 Oy 07 25 2007 1P 210 100 100 1541D 15 CB BIO8 1 00 17 08 04 2009 MB BIOS 1 00 02 07 23 2009 UB FPGA 1 08 0r 09 06 2007 0B 1601 1 00 20 07 13 2009 OSD BIOS 1 01 0y 07 25 2007 1 00 26 08 12 2009 1 00 26 08 12 2009 1 00 26 08 12 2009 3 Assign a filename and click Save to save the data Export All Information Save in MAA 9 Avitech VCC Intel BackUp NVIDIA backup tool Program Files DELL tool Documents and Settings WINDOWS 9 Going32 File name al_FwHWwilnfo Save as type Pos File TT Cancel 79 NOTE You can read the MKC BIOS version only when using IP to connect and the RJ 45 to RS 232 cable between the MKC s ID1 Master Host port and VCC 8000 series ID1 Master Keypad port has never been disconnected upon entering the Galaxy software MKC Device c ne od VCC 8000 To find out the Avitech MKC firmw
21. Galaxy software by clicking the J located on the upper right corner of the Galaxy control window You will be prompted to save the new configuration 39 You can now use the mouse or keyboard hot keys to perform various tasks refer to the next chapter for a description of the hot keys function The default mouse and keyboard is located on the VCC 8000 series Host Group 1 end NOTE e f you are using the PS 2 cable to connect to the computer you need to restart the computer e Do not use both the USB A to USB B cable and PS 2 Y cable simultaneously on the same computer to connect to the MKC 1 6 Rack Mounting the MKC The following rack mount configurations are possible for your MKC namely e One MKC three blank panels e Two MKC two blank panels e Three MKC one blank panel e Four MKC 40 To set up the rack mounted MKC perform the following steps l Remove the two screws on each side near the front left and front right of your MKC remove 2 front screws remove 2 front screws Align and connect the ear to the right front portion of your MKC using the included rack mount screws 2 Align and connect the bracket S to the left front portion of your MKC using the included rack mount screws 2 a Peel off the adhesive on the back of the faceplate then carefully align and stick it on the blank panel this is an optional step as this 1s purely for esthetic value only you may
22. MKC before entering the Galaxy software again Move the mouse pointer to the window s top right portion of the particular computer that contains the Galaxy software and when the pop up menu S pa ea appears click the I symbol Or double click the mouse on the window of the particular computer that contains the Galaxy software Connect the network cable from the computer to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master IP port 19 4 2 L 2 Start up the Galaxy software refer to a previous section on starting up the Galaxy software 38 20 Assign the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master as Group 1 assign the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave as Group 2 Or assign VCC 8000 series ID1 Master and ID2 Slave as Group 1 Then save the configuration to flash memory by clicking Settings gt System Parameter Settings Set Output Mode w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter Group Parameter F Module Parameter t r Import ext Export txk 21 Then click Save System Files to Flash Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Tally Status 22 Use the Galaxy software if you wish to set your own window display layouts for both VCC 8000 series instead of using the default ones as well as change labels borders etc 23 Then close the
23. MKC 104 204 User s Manual Revision 1 0 Januar y 2010 WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble your MKC device Doing so may void your warranty There are no serviceable parts inside Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies COPYRIGHT The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Avitech International Corporation Avitech International Corporation may have patents patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter in this document Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International Corporation or any of its affiliates TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this guide call our technical support help line at 425 885 3863 or our toll free help line at 1 877 AVI TECH You can also email us at support avitechvideo com Table of Contents Wan UN y aceon ates E E iii Extended Warranty Options cccccccceececeeeeeeeeeaceeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeaeee
24. VM Controlling PC4 PC7 1s done via the buttons located on the KVM s console or using the KVM designated hot keys Due to the possibility that power to the MKC may be inadequate when connected to the KVM it is highly recommended to connect the 5V AC DC switching adapter to the MKC IDO and make sure that power is available When using the KVM s VGA PS2 USB cable and connection between the PC s keyboard mouse to the KVM is via the PS2 interface then you need to first turn off power to the PC before making the connection This 1s because the PS2 interface is not hot pluggable so you need to first make the PS2 connection and then turn on power to the PC The following are the limitations when connecting using the KVM The keyboard and mouse to be connected to the KVM s console port must support the USB composite device specification to be able to successfully connect to the MKC If PS2 is the only available interface on your KVM s console for connection with the MKC then a case by case solution is required Contact your local Avitech sales representative for support 96 DDC Display Data Channel C Glossary VESA standard for communication between a monitor display and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform a computer s video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the display Editing
25. W Module Alarm Switch W Process Alarm Switch i Video Alarm Switch Border Response time Second Disable g ie NoVideo ose a gt E No Motion ooo Video Black jooo 2 Threshold Voltage soe el i Question When I changed the system setup can I still use the backup file Answer No Upon changing the system setup the previously saved settings will be changed This is why an old configuration cannot be used on a new setup 100 Question Can I use a PS2 keyboard by connecting it to the MKC using the PS2 to USB adapter Answer No The keyboard uses the PS2 interface 1t cannot function properly when you connect it to the MKC using the PS2 to USB adapter Question When two VCC 8000 are cascaded together via the DVI cable and the automatic detect display resolution feature is on the display resolution for both VCC 8000 is not the same when I power cycle shutdown and restart and the image cannot display properly Answer When the VCC 8000 1s reset to the factory default setting or when you perform a power cycle the automatic detect display resolution default setting will be turned on When you cascade two VCC 8000 the first VCC 8000 ID 1 Master module will have a 1024768 resolution while the second VCC 8000 ID 2 Slave module will have the monitor display s optimum resolution The second VCC 8000 must command the first VCC 8000 to change the display resolution If the first VCC 8000
26. acy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for oftware Ores this time only OiYes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Hest ta continue 83 4 When the next screen appears click the radio button for Install from a list or specific location Advanced to select it and then click Next Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helps you install software for CYPRESS E OTG f If your hardware came with an installation CD ES or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lS lt a New 5 When the next screen appears click on the radio button for Search for the best driver in these locations to select it and then click on the check box for Include this location in the search to select it Click Browse to specify the location of the device driver file and then click Next Hardware Update Wizard Please choose your search and installation options gS Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search C Documents and Settings 4manda Desktop Konic w Don t search
27. ally saved and restored when switching PCs e Switching PC directly via hot keys or using the host cursor when the MKC is coordinating with the VCC 8000 series e Integration with VCC 8000 series unit e Plug and Play support USB only e Automatic detection and selection of optimum display resolution Specifications 4 x USB B 4 x PS 2 1 x RS 485 in 1 x RS 485 out 1 x RJ 45 host 1 x USB A mouse 1 x USB A keyboard Up to 60 units maxima LED for Host PC Lights green when on line Lights amber when connected Operating System compatibility Microsoft Windows 98 SE 2000 professional XP Vista Server 2003 Server 2008 Windows 7 Mac Linux OS Fedora 10 Ubuntu 8 1 Scientific 5 2 RedHat 5 1 Mint 6 0 Debian 5 0 PC Linux OS 2009 Open SUSE 11 1 Mandriva 2009 CentOS 5 2 NOTE Windows NT is currently not supported Port switching method Using keyboard hot keys eee Using mouse combination keys Power supply Via USB or PS 2 connection or poy Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Output 5 V DC 2 A external Dimension WxDxH 210x84x22 mm 8 27x3 3x0 87 inch Environment Temperature Operating 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Storage 10 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F FCC CE C Tick Class A Operating Modes Two operating modes are available for the Avitech MKC namely e Host operation mode when MKC is connected to the VCC 8000 series e Remote operation mode Host Operation Mo
28. are version perform the following steps NOTE This is possible only if the PC and MKC is connected via the USB A to USB B cable 1 Make sure that the cursor is at remote PC mode 2 Run the Microsoft Notepad program and press Ctrl Shift Alt V on your keyboard You can now read the MKC firmware version Untitled Notepad Seles File Edit Format View Help w1 00 08 07 24 2009 80 Read Galaxy Information 1 Click Help and then click About Read BIOS Version Update BIOS Update Signal Type Format Module Signal State Backup All Information Restore Module Information Copy Module Preset Preset to ASCII 2 You should see a pop up box showing the Galaxy software information Module Controller Galasy 3 11 2010 01 04 81 A Firmware Upgrade This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your Avitech MKC as well as resetting it to the factory default value NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter Some notices apply to specific models only Firmware update is divided into two main processes e Device driver installation the first time you use the particular PC to update the firmware e Firmware update process A 1 Installing the Device Driver NOTE You need to install th
29. aster module s ID number is the smallest the ID number of the VCC 8000 connected to the monitor display is the biggest The host cursor is generated by the VCC 8000 with the biggest ID number 32 3 Use the RS 485 cable to connect one end to the VCC 8000 series ID 1 Master RS 485 out port and the other end to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave RS 485 in port Computer YPbPr 1 Computer YPbPr 2 Video 1 Video GEES GEES RS 48S4in out RS 485 in out 4 Use the eight DVI VGA YPbPr signal cables to perform the following Connect the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master four Computer YPbPr ports and the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave four Computer YPbPr ports to the eight computer s respective DVI VGA ports PC1 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 1 port PC2 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 2 port PC3 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 3 port PC4 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 4 port PC5 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 1 port PC6 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 2 port PC7 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 3 port PC8 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 4 port Computer YPbPr 1 Computer YPbPr 2 Computer YPbPr 3 Computer YPbPr 4 Te aaa ee _ PN Hip FAA A GT tA GERERE sju 4 Sy 22222222 H S D zzzzzz 1S Boas zt zzz22222 Oy a RZZEEREe J et LELLI Oho zzzzzEEzE 4 DVI VGA PBPT P 1 ala 2 4 DVI VGA Yrore
30. ation Modes Serial Fort r C User Define f Automatically Search E IF f Automatically Search Cancel Others 50 7 When the following screen appears click OK IF 1 210 100 100 151 IF 2 0 0 0 0 i E Cancel 8 The Galaxy software will automatically detect all the modules that are connected to the computer Make sure all the modules are found and select OK to continue Configuration Report IP 210 100 100 151 1D 1 VOC 8004y Ho Cancel 9 The Galaxy software main screen will appear 51 Checking the Baud Rate By default the baud rate is set to 57600 bps In order to configure the serial port of the module with PC for configuration and control check the baud rate by performing the following steps 1 On the Option window click Set COM A Group Select ID or Add to Other Group oe oO aoar Ee ih y oh a g Go ta eis lig Sub ID fee 2 p g g a Image Window amp Label Switch wW L BM M windowi B i window 2 B M windows B window 4 pa PP Images E TV Images fal T T Image Gi T Images Load File save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Setcoma 52 2 The following screen appears Set Serial Port Communication Ed Setting Com A R5232 AS422 7 R5485 Baud A ate 57600 bps ka Mode Normal T Keypad time control Cancel 3 Chec
31. cular remote PC Lock unlock Move the host cursor to the top left corner of the display until the window layout mouse pointer becomes a capital letter L then click the left button and the window layout will be locked Repeat the steps to return from window layout locked mode 44 Switching groups Move the host cursor to the center portion of the left or right for multiple monitor display only 22 margin of the display until the mouse pointer becomes a L then click the left button and the mouse cursor will switch to the left or right Group display For example If you have a maximum of four groups four monitor displays and the host cursor is currently residing at Group 2 move the host cursor to the center portion of the right margin until the mouse pointer becomes a LJ then click the left button to switch the mouse cursor to Group 3 display assuming that the sequence of your Group monitor display is 1 2 3 4 2 3 Using the Keyboard The next two tables list the basic operations you can perform using the keyboard Use the following hot keys in the host operation mode only Input letter is not case sensitive Ctrl Esc Ctrl S To exit the MKC operation for user to perform setup using the Galaxy software When using serial communication then you need to unplug the Keypad port cable and then plug in the cable coming from your computer s serial port to the MKC s RS 232 port W
32. de When the MKC is in the host operation mode the mouse cursor is controlled by a local mouse connected to the master MKC device There is a host cursor to control all the position and size of four or more remote PCs Remote Operation Mode When the MKC is in the remote operation mode the mouse cursor and keyboard is used to control a specific PC connected to the MKC Special functions available on the host and remote operation modes are e VCC 8000 series models can connect to the MKC through the keypad port IMPORTANT DO NOT change the default setting of 57600 baud rate e By using a mouse you can activate the host cursor of the VCC 8000 series module After activation the host cursor will be displayed on the screen along with the multi windows e When host operation mode is active use the mouse connected to the MKC to re size and re position any windows of the VCC 8000 series e When remote operation mode is active operate a single PC system displayed as a window on the screen if the system has its mouse and keyboard connected to the MKC e To switch operation to a remote PC move the host cursor into a specific window on the screen and then click or double click the left button of mouse e To switch operation back to the host use the keyboard hot keys the host cursor will reappear e A single MKC could have up to four PCs connected to it Via a VCC 8000 series you can control the PCs with all four windows shown simultan
33. e Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set COM A 68 2 Select a saved file and then click OK to load the preset Load File Group Fee layout GPI layouta GPI File Hame Display Resolution 19201200 60Hz Update to Module Flash Cancel NOTE e When saving your preset do not use the same filename as the system s default preset filename e g layout1 GP1 layout2 GP1 layout3 GP1 e The sequence for loading the preset file when using the hot keys T 4 arrow keys is based on the time when the preset file was first created and saved Subsequent modification and saves will not affect this sequence order e The hot key Ctrl S can save the latest preset to flash memory so that on the next VCC 8000 series boot up the preset would be loaded 69 Adjusting the Window Size To adjust the size of an individual window perform the following steps 1 Right click the mouse on a window and click Size Full Screen To Back VGA Auto Setting Pw VGA Auto Detect Position y YGA Auto Detect t Gain YGA OYI Adjustment Label Border Set Alarm Check Signal Quick Crop Image Box Size Crop Image Box Size Restore 2 Then select the desired size i t 1 4 i 9 1 16 1 25 1 36 Set Aspect Ratio 4 3 Set Aspect Ratio 16 9 Lock Aspect Ratio View 16 9 Imagef4 3 0 Viewing Multiple Windows When you have multiple modules and want to quickly conf
34. e device driver only in the following conditions e When updating the firmware using a particular PC for the first time e When you change the operating system of the PC To install the device driver perform the following steps 1 Use an USB cable to connect one end to the MKC front panel s USB mouse port and the other end to the PC s USB port The PC would then detect the new hardware and request for the device driver 82 2 Goto your Windows Control Panel and then select Add Hardware The Add Hardware Wizard screen would appear Click CYPRESS EZ 0TG to highlight it and then click Next Add Hardware Wizard The following hardware ts already installed o youi computer D From the list below select an installed hardware device then click Next to check properties or troubleshoot a problem you might be haying To add hardware not shown in the list click add a new hardware device Installed hardware a CYPRESS EZ OTG D SoundMAs Integrated Digital HD Audio T Audio Codecs D Legacy Audio Drivers D Media Control Devices C e New _ 3 The Hardware Update Wizard screen would appear Select the radio button for No not this time and then click Next Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update eS Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our priv
35. e the equipment Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er 1 overensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv 1999 5 EC Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 S EC Finnish Tama tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EC m r yksi French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europ enne 1999 5 EC German Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europ ischen Richtlinie 1999 5 EC Greek To mpotdv avt n npo Tig TPOBAEYEIS tne Evpwrnaikys Odnyiac 1999 5 EC Icelandic Pessi vara stenst regluger Evr pska Efnahags Bandalagsins n mer 1999 5 EC Italian Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999 5 EC Norwegian Dette produktet er 1 henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 1999 S EC Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Europ ia 1999 5 EC Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999 5 EC Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats 1 enlighet med EG direktiv 1999 5 EC vi Australia and New Zealand C T
36. ectly use one MKC connected to one VCC 8000 configuration But if you have two or more MKC VCC 8000 cascaded together even if set as belonging to the same group then you need to use the Galaxy software to set the cascading and system configuration before you can use these TINQ UP the Galaxy CONTIQUFAation The Galaxy configuration software is designed for all Avitech Multiviewer modules This program requires no installation and should not be run from a read only device such as an optical disc This section introduces the Galaxy software for setting up your system Whether you plan to use the MKC in a standalone four computer setup or cascade of multiple MKCs eight computer setup configuration you need to initially designate and set up the Galaxy software on a computer by performing the following steps 1 Use the network cable IP address to connect by configuring your computer to the following setting IP address 210 100 100 150 and subnet mask 253 255 253 0 2 Make sure you can ping the module at 210 100 100 151 factory default IP address by clicking on Start gt All Programs Accessories Command Prompt The following screen appears ca Command BEE Microsoft Windows HP Version 5 1 2606 G Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Admin gt _ Type ping 210 100 100 151 and the following screen appear to signify a successful communication oe O x M
37. eeenes 71 Using the Label Border Features ccccccccceececeeeeaeeeeaeeeseeeesaees 72 Changing the Border Width cc ccccceseccseeceeeeceeeeceeeeseeesseeessaeens 14 Setting the Various MKC Properties Features cccccecesseeeeeeees 76 Read DIOS Versi n ai nisic lures i aien tauedneaseleiseecea wane eyaetaes 79 Read Galaxy Information cccccccccseeceseeceececeeecseeseeeecseeecsueenaaes 81 Firmwar Ul DOU ACC ccssar eaiveten eee wre as ween eenantevedenvcusuniwauecasenves 82 A 1 Installing the Device DIivelr cceccccccccsececeeeseeeeseeeeaeeeseeeeseeeesaees 82 A 2 Updating the Firmware ccccccccsccccseecscecauceceeeeceeeseueecsueesueenaees 86 A 3 Resetting to the Factory Default State cl eeccseeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 88 Using the MKC With KVM ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneeneeneeees 90 GIOSSa a ea tae ee ot cee 97 Frequently Asked Questions cccctsseeeeeeeeeseeeeessssssseeeeeenees 98 I Warranty Avitech International Corporation herein after referred to as Avitech warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its facility the Product that these products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year or twelve 12 months from the date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser If the Product proves to be defective during the one 1 year warranty period the p
38. elp Wide Shandard w Flashing Window Border Computer 2 Reconnect Network onnect Serial Po Computer 3 Computer 4 System Parameter Module Parameter Import txt Export txt Video 4 2 Click Auto Parameter Group Reset Meter Label Border Tally Alarm lock Underscan LAYI H Aspect Auto Detect Output Timing F YGA to Background Close aotion rram Window Size b im Auto Parameter P rr Set Default Layout 3 Click Detect Display Resolution Detect Display Resolution 59 4 Then select Off on DFF NOTE e When the monitor display is unable to provide the EDID signal it will display at 1024x768 60 Hz The extended display identification data EDID is a data structure provided by a computer display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card e When the Detect Display Resolution option is selected with checkmark all the presets will be displayed in the optimum resolution e When the Detect Display Resolution option is unselected without checkmark and you have set the desired resolution using the Set Output Mode option all the presets will be displayed in the desired resolution that you have set setting the Desired Output Resolution By default the system will automatically detect the optimum resolution for the monitor display To set the desired output resolution perform the following St
39. eously on a single monitor display e Cascade multiple MKC and VCC 8000 series for controlling more than four PCs simultaneously e When remote operation mode is active and the mouse is located in a specific PC window the master MKC transfers the mouse keyboard input signal to the specific PC automatically 1 3 Identifying the Front Hardware Components USB Mouse Reset LED Indicators Keyboard Ports Switch MOUSE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER C i 3 a Dip Rotary Switch ID The following table shows the LED indicators on the front panel and the description PWR power Lights green when the MKC is powered on CASCADE Lights green when functioning as a master module Lights amber when functioning as a slave module HOST Lights green when operating on host mode Lights amber when operating on remote PC mode PC1 PC4 Lights green on a particular PC operating on remote PC mode Lights amber for the rest of the PC not operating on remote PC mode but in Standby state 1 4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components 1st Computer 3rd Computer RS 485 5V DC USB PS2 Ports USB PS2 Ports In Out Ports Port Suan A l mm fel s d Tame XN N r A PC1 RS 485 in out Hipst 5V DC 2nd Computer 4th Computer Host USB PS2 Ports USB PS2 Ports Port 1 5 Getting Your MKC Ready for Use The Avitech MKC can be configured to work in two types of setup namely e Standalone MKC e Cascade of multiple MKCs NOTE You can dir
40. eps 1 Make sure the Detect Display Resolution option is disabled see the previous section 2 Click Settings then Set Output Mode r Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz a iee Special Screen Layouk Help Set Output Mode Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Camputer 2 System Parameter Computer 3 Group Parameter Module Parameter Import f tok te Computer 4 56 3 Select the Refresh Frequency and then select the Mode from the drop down menu Set Output Mode Resolution Refresh Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Sere are Mode 19201 200 r Active Start Position Offset je a g o A Cancel 4 Click OK to update to monitor display NOTE e When the output resolution is set at 1366x768 1400x1050 1680x1050 and the display is set at the default 2x2 layout misalignment will occur due to the software s automatic scaler feature This is because a window on the monitor display increases decreases by increments of 16 pixels horizontally and the midpoint of the 1366x768 1400x1050 1680x1050 resolution is not divisible by 16 pixels Oftentimes this also causes the rightmost portion of the monitor display to have a 16 pixel black curtain When the preset file s output resolution is set below the optimum display resolution and afterwards the Detect Display Resolution option is enabled small gaps between windows as well as overlapping windows may occur Creating New Groups f
41. forego this step CT lt S C lt iOSS Align and connect the ear to the left front portion of your blank panel using the included rack mount screws 2 41 6 Align and connect the bracket M to the right front portion of your MKC using the included rack mount screws 2 7 Align and connect the left blank panel to the right MKC module by making sure to overlap the bracket M over the bracket S Then secure using the included rack mount screws 2 8 Secure the rack mount panel to the server rack 9 Perform the above steps to install additional MKC or blank panel s 42 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with using the mouse and keyboard hot keys to perform basic operations of your Avitech MKC 2 1 Pop up Selections Upon moving the host cursor on the VCC 8000 series host to the top right corner of a particular window the following pop up selections may appear e Onacomputer window S l keel e Ona video window S ea e Onacomputer window in full screen mode pa H e Ona video window in full screen mode ER S denotes swap window le denotes enter a computer window ee denotes full screen FR denotes return from full screen 2 2 Using the Mouse NOTE If you are a left handed user you may want to configure the mouse to suit your needs You can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vice versa refer to Settin
42. g the Various MKC Properties Features on Chapter 3 for details 43 On the VCC 8000 series host you can double click the window of the particular PC you want to control The next table lists the basic operations you can perform using the mouse Window resizing Drag the border of a window to a desired size Window Drag a window to a new position repositioning Window Move the host cursor to the top right corner of a window select swapping the capital letter and then click the left button Move the host cursor still a capital letter S to the destination window and click the left button Full screen Move the host cursor to the top right corner of a window select window beck then click the left button and the window will maximize to full screen mode Again move the host cursor to the top right corner of a window select FR to return back from full screen mode Access a remote Step 1 Move the host cursor to the top right corner of a remote ae PC window select le then click the left button The newly accessed remote system will be displayed on the editing window Step 2 Double click the mouse when the host cursor is on a remote PC window The newly accessed remote system will be displayed on the editing window The remote system that was just exited will be displayed in the window previously occupied by the newly switched remote system From then on all the mouse and keyboard inputs will be directed to that parti
43. hen using IP via the network cable then there is no need to unplug the Keypad port cable To save the latest preset to flash memory so that on the next boot up the latest preset would be loaded To load the previous user created via Galaxy software Option menu s Save File button preset file To load the next user created via Galaxy software Option menu s Save File button preset file 45 Ctrl MP Ctrl L Ctri J G Ctrl R Tab Ctrl F F Shift F Page Up Page Down Ctrl Z To toggle a window on and off Where M is the module ID and P is the processor window number e g holding Ctrl and then typing 32 would turn on off window 2 of module ID 3 A new window will display at the upper left corner If there is a window taking up the corner it may require moving the newly opened window to be able to see the previously opened window To toggle lock unlock keyboard and mouse while user is away The keyboard and mouse will become inoperable when locked To perform automatic video adjustment on the window where the host cursor is presently residing Once in the Automatic Video Adjustment mode the following are two valid inputs Automatic image adjustment Automatic image gain adjustment To toggle the lock video aspect ratio of 4 3 16 9 and no lock for the window where the host cursor is currently on To move the host cursor from one group screen to the other To move the host c
44. ick Marking and Compliance Notice statement of Compliance This product complies with Australia and New Zealand s standards for radio interference vii Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this Avitech MKC Mouse Keyboard Controller Just by using a set of keyboard and mouse the Avitech MKC provides you a fast and convenient way to simultaneously supervise numerous computers on a single or multiple display configurations MKC allows you to resize and position windows by dragging it anywhere on the display control via hot keys switch active window as well as swap window position It also comes with automatic detection that allows you to connect up to a maximum of 15 units The Avitech MKC is compatible with the following operating systems e Windows OS 98 Special Edition 2000 Professional XP Vista Server 2003 Server 2008 Windows 7 NOTE Windows NT is currently not supported e Linux OS Fedora 10 Ubuntu 8 1 Scientific 5 2 RedHat 5 1 Mint 6 0 Debian 5 0 PC Linux OS 2009 Open SUSE 11 1 Mandriva 2009 CentOS 5 2 e MacOS vill About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information about your Avitech MKC to help you operate the device For questions pertaining to the operation of the VCC 8000 series refer to the VCC 8000 series manual for more details Throughout the manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE provides additional h
45. icrosoft Windows AP Uersion 5 1 2600 CC Copyright 1985 2681 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Admin ping 216 166 168 151 Pinging 218 166 166 151 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 4ms TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time ims TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 2ms TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 3Jms TTL 255 Ping statistics for 218 166 168 151 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost A loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum ims Maximum 4ms Average 2ms C Documents and Settings Admin gt Type exit to exit the Command Prompt screen Copy the Galaxy V311 exe file located on the included utility disc to your designated computer Run the Galaxy software by double clicking the Galaxy V311 exe file When the following screen appears under IP select User Define if you know the IP address assigned to your VCC 8000 series or select Automatically Search communication Modes serial Port f User Define f Automatically Search il IF C User Define Cancel Others 10 Click OK and your computer would start to search for your VCC 8000 series NOTE If you have two modules cascaded they should also be detected Upon finding your device the following screen will appear to confirm connection to your VCC 8000 series Configuration Report E Com 1 10
46. igure them to see all the available windows perform the following steps 1 Click Settings then Group Parameter mee Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Edie Special Screen Layout Help Set Output Mode Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Camputer 2 System Parameter Computer 3 Group Parameter al Module Parameter p Import f txt p Export tok Computer 4 2 Click Set Default Layout Group Reset Label Border Tally Alarm Clock Qutput Timing Vs to Background Window Size b Auto Parameter F Set Default Layout 11 Using the Label Border Features To change the label BMP label content perform the following steps 1 Right click the mouse on a particular window then click Label Size Full Screen Full Screen To Back VGA Auto Setting y VG Suto Detect i Position 7 YGA Suto Detect Gain YGA OYI Adjustment Boarder Set Alarm Check Signal Quick Crop Image Box Size Crop Image Box Size Restore Pan Image Bring clock logo or ACE UI Window to Top 2 Rename the label in Line 1 Label Properties Process Computer 1 Align Lett Center BMP Label Total Characters 30 7 10 Label Position Line 1 e lila Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Font Color B G Color Size fi J Label Outside APERE T Fill Background All Process Test Transparency Switch Transparency HH eJ Cancel Update 2 Click Fo
47. ints or information that requires special attention CAUTION identifies important information which if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to your device Any name of menu command icon or button that you can see on the screen 1s shown in a bold typeset For example On the Start menu select Settings Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the external components of your Avitech MKC It also guides you through the process of setting up your MKC for use NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual 1 1 Package Contents After unpacking the shipping carton you should find these standard items Avitech MKC Proprietary RJ 45 to RS 232 DB9 FM Cable Refer to the NOTE below AC DC Switching Adapter USB A to USB B Cable Q PS 2 Y Cable Mouse E TTT TITI TS TES 474 4 BOTTI TIT ETT Lik 353 Ear optional upon order for assembly on to rack mount Bracket M optional Bracket S optional upon order for assembly on to rack mount upon order for assembly on to rack mount Faceplate optional Blank Panel optional upon order for assembly on to rack mount upon order for assembly on to rack mount r Screws optional Utility Disc contains software and user s manual upon order for assemb
48. k cable from the computer to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master IP port 18 4 2 L 2 Start up the Galaxy software refer to a previous section on starting up the Galaxy software 29 19 Assign the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master as Group 1 assign the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave as Group 2 Or assign VCC 8000 series ID1 Master and ID2 Slave as Group 1 Then save the configuration to flash memory by clicking Settings gt System Parameter Settings Set Output Mode w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter Group Parameter F Module Parameter t r Import ext Export txk 20 Then click Save System Files to Flash Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Tally Status 21 Use the Galaxy software if you wish to set your own window display layouts for both VCC 8000 series instead of using the default ones as well as change labels borders etc 22 Then close the Galaxy software by clicking the located on the upper right corner of the Galaxy control window You will be prompted to save the new configuration 30 You can now use the mouse or keyboard hot keys to perform various tasks refer to the next chapter for a description of the hot keys function The default mouse and keyboard is located on the VCC 8000 series
49. k if the Baud Rate is set at 57600 bps If not use the drop down menu to select 4 After setting Baud Rate you will be prompted to close the Galaxy software and power cycle shutdown and restart the module 53 Automatic Detection of Optimum Display Resolution By default the VCC 8000 series will automatically detect the optimum display resolution When using the MKC 204 for the first time or upon setting the device to the factory default setting automatic detection of optimum display resolution will only occur on the device that is connected to the monitor display The rest of the cascaded device will still retain their factory default setting Use the Galaxy software to disable this feature for an individual module by performing the following steps 1 Click Settings then Module Parameter mar Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz See Special Screen Layouk Help Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Computer 9 System Parameter Computer 3 Group Parameter o Module Parameter p Import amp txt Export amp ext j Computer 4 2 Click Auto Parameter Suto Parameter F Mutpue Timing 3 Click to unselect remove the checkmark the Detect Display Resolution option w Detect Display Resolution 54 Or you can also perform the following steps for an entire Group 1 Click Settings then Group Parameter ms Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Eade Special Screen Layout H
50. llowing hot keys in the remote operation mode Pause To exit from the remote operation mode to the host operation mode Break Ctrl Esc To exit the MKC operation for user to perform setup using the Galaxy software When using serial communication then you need to unplug the Keypad port cable and then plug in the cable coming from your computer s serial port to the MKC s RS 232 port When using IP via the network cable then there is no need to unplug the Keypad port cable Ctrl Shift Run the Microsoft Notepad program and then press Alt V Ctrl Shift Alt V to read the MKC firmware version NOTE This is possible only if the PC and MKC is connected via the USB A to USB B cable 3 Galaxy Software This chapter introduces you to the Galaxy software for setting the features of VCC 8000 series when working in tandem with MKC 3 1 Using the Galaxy Software The Galaxy software is designed to be used with Avitech Multiviewer modules This software can be used on your PC or laptop computer This section introduces the Galaxy software for setting up your system To start up the Galaxy software perform the following steps 1 Whether you are operating in remote or host mode press Ctrl Esc to exit the current MKC operation 2 Use the network cable IP address to connect by configuring your computer to the following setting IP address 210 100 100 150 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 48 Make sure y
51. lp D1 HH MM SS ID 1 4 Vindow 5 indor 6 window Window amp D2 HHMM SS indor 1 indor 2 window 3 V indow 4 Dd HH MM SS window 1 Yvindow 2 Yvindow 3 Yvindow 4 15 Standalone MKC The following figure shows the sequence of steps to connect the Avitech MKC and VCC 8000 series to four PC systems DVI or VGA USB or PS2 USB Serial PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4 16 To set up the Avitech MKC and VCC 8000 series perform the following steps by referencing the previous figure 1 Make sure the VCC 8000 series has the factory default setting by performing the following steps a Power off the VCC 8000 series b Flip the right dip switch 2 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch 2 back up Computer YPbPr 1 Computer IYPbPr 2 Video 1 Video 2 FRED BED DVI I Out DVI I Cascade NOTE e Another method is to enter the Galaxy software to confirm if the baud rate for COM A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps e Upon resetting your device to the factory default state your previously saved preset files will be automatically removed You need to use the Galaxy software to set the output resolution and create the preset file s again 2 Set the rotary ID on the VCC 8000 series to 0 3 Connect the four DVI VGA YPbPr signal cables between the VCC 8000 series Comp
52. ly on to rack mount NOTE Due to space limitation the serial connector is replaced with a RJ 45 connector A proprietary RJ 45 to RS 232 DB9 FM cable is needed for serial function The pin definition is shown next Accessories The following items may be required when longer distance connection 1s desired Contact the authorized sales representatives when ordering USB Extender e USB extender one in plus one out USB port does not include the Cat5 cable in between NOTE Connect the AC DC switching adapter to your MKC when connecting the USB keyboard mouse via the USB extender e Optical DVI extension cable option 1 2 Product Features MKC 104 Up to 4 computers VCC 8002V Available standalone mode VCC 8004V VCC 8004U VCC 8008C VCC 8008U MKC 204 Up to 60 computers VCC 8002V Available cascade mode VCC 8004V VCC 8004U VCC 8008C VCC 8008U Hardware e Provides LED indicators for the status of the PC selected PC on line MKC cascade Multiviewer connection and power e Self powered through PS 2 or USB connection or via AC DC switching adapter e Automatic detection of PS 2 or USB interface when connected with PC e Firmware upgradeable e Supports daisy chained cascade architecture up to 60 PCs e Hot pluggable add remove computers without powering down the devices e Compatible with USB extender Software e Keyboard lock keys Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock automatic
53. n Layout Help Computer 1 Computer 2 Camputer 3 Computer 4 NOTE To switch between the three factory default presets use the Page Up Page Down keys Refer to Chapter 2 on Using the Keyboard for more details 62 To change to a different window layout perform the following steps 1 Right click the mouse on the title bar portion of the Galaxy software mar Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help Computer 1 Computer 2 Camputer 3 Computer 4 2 Click Group Layout on the menu that appears 3 Select the desired window layout from the menu that appears 2x2 eu 4 33 2x2 169 3x3 3x4 4x3 4x4 5x5 6x6 Tx 63 Save Load Preset File This allows you to save open the desired window layout saving File to Flash Memory There are two instances that you will need to use the save file to flash memory feature e After creating the master layout and you want the VCC 8000 series to load it again when the unit is power cycled shutdown and restart e After you are done saving presets and you want to save all the presets that were created into the internal flash memory of the module If this action is skipped the module will lose all the presets that were created To save to flash perform the following steps 1 Click Save File on the Option window Option Style gt Slave YOC 8004y MEC COM Group m z Select ID or Add to O
54. ntColor _ to change the label s font color Click 8 6 Color HD to change the label s background color Click 1 1 to change the label s font size If you would like to use Unicode font click M BMPLatel to select it then click BMP Label Font Type Select the Font Font style Size and click OK to apply it Font Font style Aral Black O Arial Narrow F Batang F BatangChe Book Antiqua Bookman Old Style j zl 3 Changing the Border Width To change the border width perform the following steps 1 Right click the mouse on a particular window and select Border Full Screen Full Screen To Back VGA Auto Setting y YGA Auto Detect i Position w YGA Suto Detect Gain YGA f OYI Adjustment Label Set Alarm Check Signal Quick Crop Image Box Size Crop Image Box Size Restore Pan Image Bring clock logo or ACE UI Window to Top 2 The default option is Enable Enable 3 There are two options for border appearance e Each line in different color Or set all line to be the same color Click the radio button to select the Line Click Select Color to choose the color and then click OK to apply Border Properties Process W Enable Line Line Line Lined Line 5 Line l All Lines Select Color 4 e There are eight options for choosing the 3D border Click one of the 3D border s radio button to select it then click
55. of the VCC 8000 connected to the monitor display is the biggest The host cursor is generated by the VCC 8000 with the biggest ID number 24 3 Use the RS 485 cable to connect one end to the VCC 8000 series ID 1 Master RS 485 out port and the other end to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave RS 485 in port Computer YPbPr 1 Computer YPbPr 2 Video 1 Video GEES GEES RS 48S4in out RS 485 in out 4 Use the eight DVI VGA YPbPr signal cables to perform the following Connect the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master four Computer YPbPr ports and the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave four Computer YPbPr ports to the eight computer s respective DVI VGA ports PC1 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 1 port PC2 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 2 port PC3 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 3 port PC4 connects to ID1 s Computer YPbPr 4 port PC5 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 1 port PC6 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 2 port PC7 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 3 port PC8 connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 4 port Computer YPbPr 1 Computer YPbPr 2 Computer YPbPr 3 Computer YPbPr 4 Te aaa ee _ PN Hip FAA A GT tA GERERE sju 4 Sy 22222222 H S D zzzzzz 1S Boas zt zzz22222 Oy a RZZEEREe J et LELLI Oho zzzzzEEzE 4 DVI VGA PBPT P 1 ala 2 4 DVI VGA Yrore ID RS 485 in ou VCC 8000 ID 0 Master module
56. ontrol Adjustment Image Trin Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set COM A 66 3 When the next screen appears enter a unique filename for the preset and select OK to save Save File Directory E MAvitech VECA Ta Fj x Iv Flash File Marne PO Display Resolution nl Update to Module Flash Cancel You can use a mixture of alphabets and numbers when naming the filename up to 30 characters The file extension GP will be automatically added to the file name NOTE e When using a keypad use the numbers 0 9 for your preset names e When using the GPI use the numbers 1 8 for your preset names 4 Repeat the above steps for each additional presets 5 After you are done creating presets load the file that you want to be the master layout which gets loaded when the VCC 8000 series is powered on 6 Close the Galaxy software and select Yes when prompted to save to flash memory 67 Loading File 1 Inthe Option menu click Load File Style gt Slave YOC 8004y MEC Group m Select ID or Add to Other Group 2 o 2 9 yg Oo ft oo Ss es UG Pa ee sy ee ald tas 2 aS la g a ae Sub ID Ge 2 es A Image Window amp Label Switch WoL WoL BB M window Jet i window 2 Bl M windows Jt M window 4 jaa T T mageh Bi is I Image6 liza T VT Image Si T Images save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fin
57. or MKC 204 By default the Galaxy software will combine all available modules into one group If you want the modules to be separated into two or more groups you will need to divide up the modules in the Galaxy software Also make sure the modules are wired correctly 5 To create a new group perform the following steps Method 1 1 On the Option window under Select ID or Add to Other Group portion Image Window amp Label Switch w L B e M window B M window 2 BY M windows B window 4 E I T mageh p T T Imaget E T T mage El T Images Load File save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment heck Audia Set COM A 2 Select the ID and right click the mouse on it and then click New Group 3 To switch between different groups use the Group drop down menu to select Option Online Style gt Master VOC 8004y MEC IF Group 210 100 100 151 58 4 Click Settings then System Parameter a Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Eadie Special Screen Layout Help Set Output Mode Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Computer 3 System Parameter Computer 3 Group Parameter Module Parameter Import tok ct Computer 4 5 Click Save System Files to Flash before you continue to perform other feature setups When closing the Galaxy software select Yes when prompted to save to flash memory
58. ou can ping the module at 210 100 100 151 factory default IP address by clicking on Start gt All Programs Accessories Command Prompt The following screen appears Microsoft Windows AP Uersion 5 1 2600 CC Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Admin 49 Type ping 210 100 100 151 and the following screen appear to signify a successful communication m of x Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 2600 CC Copyright 1985 2681 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Admin ping 216 166 168 151 Pinging 218 166 166 151 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 4ms TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time ims TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 2ms TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 3Jms TTL 255 Ping statistics for 218 166 168 151 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost A loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum ims Maximum 4ms Average 2ms C Documents and Settings Admin gt Type exit to exit the Command Prompt screen NOTE If you have been using the MKC whether in host mode or remote mode press Ctrl Esc on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software Run the Galaxy software by double clicking the Galaxy V311 exe file When the following screen appears under IP choose User Define Then click OK Communic
59. oup with 8 Systems DYI or VGA 5B or P52 USB Serial vcc 8004V cea J MEC per bere Ag i MEC ID 1 aa ee tt ID 2 23 To set up the two Avitech MKC and two VCC 8000 series perform the following steps 1 Make sure the two VCC 8000 series has the factory default setting by performing the following steps a Power off the VCC 8000 series b Flip the right dip switch 2 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch 2 back up Computer YPbP r1 Computer IYPbPr 2 Video 1 Vid leo 2 Computer YPbPr 3 Computer 1YPbPr 4 Video 3 Video 4 A rrn sje EN a a0 manasan Fc O HEE 3 je e DVI I Out NOTE e Another method is to enter the Galaxy software to confirm if the baud rate for COM A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps e Upon resetting your device to the factory default state your previously saved preset files will be automatically removed You need to use the Galaxy software to set the output resolution and create the preset file s again 2 Set the rotary ID on the two VCC 8000 series to 0 and 1 The rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master it will show ID 1 on the Galaxy software while the rotary ID set at 1 indicates Slave it will show ID 2 on the Galaxy software NOTE When cascading more than two modules the ID sequence must be from the smallest to the biggest ID number Master module s ID number is the smallest the ID number
60. ower 1s available 19 10 Use the MKC s included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to perform the following Connect the USB A end of the cable to the computer s USB port and connect the USB B end to the MKC s PC1 USB port on the rear panel Or use the PS 2 Y cable to connect one end to the computer s mouse and keyboard PS 2 ports and the other end to the MKC s PC1 PS 2 port on the rear panel For the next three computers use the included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to connect to the MKC s PC2 PC3 PC4 USB or PS 2 ports SOSOsOs0__ MKC Device Remote PC Device 11 Move the mouse or press Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the monitor display 12 Press the Ctrl Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software NOTE If you have been using the MKC whether in host mode or remote mode press Ctrl Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software again 13 Move the mouse pointer to the window s top right portion of the particular computer that contains the Galaxy software and when the pop up menu S l bea appears click the J symbol Or double click the mouse on the window of the particular computer that contains the Galaxy software 20 14 Connect the network cable from the computer to the VCC 8000 series IP po
61. r end to the MKC s PC1 PS 2 port on the rear panel For the next three computers use the included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to connect to the MKC s ID1 Master PC2 PC3 PC4 USB or PS 2 ports The remaining four computers can use the included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to connect to the MKC s ID2 Slave PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 USB or PS 2 ports MKC Device Remote PC Device 13 Connect the RJ 45 to RS 232 cable between the MKC s ID1 Master Host port and VCC 8000 series ID1 Master Keypad port MKC device ID 0 Master module C a E d VCC 8000 ID 0 Master module 28 14 15 16 17 Move the mouse or press the Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the monitor display Press the Ctrl Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software NOTE If you have been using the MKC whether in host mode or remote mode press Ctrl Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software again Move the mouse pointer to the window s top right portion of the particular computer that contains the Galaxy software and when the pop up menu S pa ea appears click the I symbol Or double click the mouse on the window of the particular computer that contains the Galaxy software Connect the networ
62. r fitness for a particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed iii This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage e caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care of the Product e resulting from attempts by other than Avitech representatives to install repair or service the Product e caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating environment or connection of the Product to incompatible equipment or e caused by the modification of the Product or integration with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulties of servicing the Product Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically covered by the Hardware Warranty will be repaired at the price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for a period of ninety 90 days from date of reshipment to customer Extended Warranty Options Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide continuous coverage for the Product after the expiration of the Warranty Period Contact an Avitech sales representative or details on the options that are available for your Avitech equipment services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period Avitech make its best offer to repair products that 1s outside the warranty period provided the product has not reached its end of life EOL The minimum cha
63. rge for such repair excluding shipping and handling is 200 US dollars Regulatory Information NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter Some notices apply to specific models only Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operat
64. rt 15 Start up the Galaxy software refer to a previous section on starting up the Galaxy software 16 Save the configuration to flash memory by clicking Settings System Parameter Settings Set Output Mode Video Standard w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Reconnect Serial Port Frame Memory Bypass Set Cascade In Cascade In Auto Scan System Parameter Group Parameter F Module Parameter t Import ext k Export ext 21 17 Then click Save System Files to Flash Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Tally Status 18 Use the Galaxy software if you wish to set your own window display layout for the VCC 8000 series instead of using the default one as well as change labels borders etc 19 Then close the Galaxy software by clicking the 4 located on the upper right corner of the Galaxy control window You will be prompted to save the new configuration You can now use the mouse or keyboard hot keys to perform various tasks refer to the next chapter for a description of the hot keys function The default mouse and keyboard is located on the VCC 8000 series Host end 22 Cascade of Multiple MKCs Scenario 1 The following figure shows a sample setup of a single group with two Avitech MKC and two VCC 8000 series connected to eight PC systems One Gr
65. saeeess IV Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period ccccceeceeeeeeeees IV Regulatory Information ccccccceseeseeeeeseeeeeeseeseeeseesensseeseneseneeeessnees V Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement ccceeeee V European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ccceceeee vi Statements of COMPIIANCE cc cccecceeccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeesaeeess vi Australia and New Zealand C Tick Marking and Compliance Notice vii Statement of Compliance ccccccccsecccseecceeeceececeueesaeeeseeeseeeesseeens vii PSS Sees eee sit cae eee cen cae niteanseuelaecveese vaimeeseeicensenscmueaamacnerecesseesaanee viii SIG ONG oe so tas r A E E E viii PRO UE TMS MANUA sesionit irnn E EEA EESE Ix 1 Getting ey f g ce Deane eee ee enn ene ene meee eer ee eee nse eee 1 1 1 Package Contents sacdccisnakea cae cctadunisnsdeaaduonddcaanodins ncn wtaeennieigeneasveudahcesindbieade 1 PROC OS SOMOS naaie ses i E E E E E 3 1 2 TP POOUCE Features ocni n a a a 4 FON NO aeai EA E EEA AEE EE E EE 4 SO E srs sc EE ge none ter E E dae E E EE E E 5 SPOCNCANON S oaeiae Eea AR EEEE Ae EEEE nai 5 Operating Modes cccccccsccceecceseeceececeueecueeceeseueeseusesaueeseeeeneeeseas 6 1 3 Identifying the Front Hardware Components ccccscceeeeeeeeeeeees 7 1 4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Component cccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeees 8 1 5 Getting Your MKC
66. ther Group eo l 2 iD 4 tg 2 is G r O 9 g Sw ad e a Ha Image Window amp Label Switch Ww L wo L B e M window B M window 2 BI M windows Jt window 4 aa T T Images amp B T Images lima T VT Image m T Images Load File Save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio set COM A 64 2 Click Update to Module Flash and then click OK Save File Directory C Mawitech_VCC Ta x m Flash File Mame Display Resolution Update to Module Flash Or close the Galaxy software and select Yes when prompted to save Saving a Preset All the presets you create are stored in the VCC 8000 series and not in the computer that 1s running the Galaxy software In order to write all the presets into the internal flash memory of the VCC 8000 series after creating it you will need to save to flash To save a preset perform the following steps 1 Configure the window layout to how you want it to display 65 2 Click Save File in the Option window Style gt Slave YOC 8004y MEC Group m z Select ID or Add to Other Group eo oe oD sy up a og amp oe meee Wes et weet oe or oe ea a ga e ar ae Sub ID ve tr ee NE a ee at Image Window amp Label Switch WoL w L B window 1 Jet f window 2 Bl M windows Et M window 4 pa M T mageh Bl r T Images sl T VT mage a T Images Load File Save File Fader C
67. ting is Remain Full Screen when pressing Pause Break key When the item Swap with Active Window is enabled with checkmark the action of entering a computer window other than the current active window would cause both active and newly entered windows to swap position NOTE Default setting is enabled for this item Click Select Color to change the background color of the pop up selections default color is dark blue Menu ltem Background Color Select Color re Then click OK when finished and exit the MKC Properties window The Galaxy software still retain the settings until the next time you change the settings in the MKC Properties window or you return the system to the factory default state NOTE Other Galaxy software commands for controlling your VCC 8000 series are available Refer to the VCC 8000 series manual for more details 8 Read BIOS Version To find out the Avitech VCC 8000 series module firmware version perform the following steps 1 Click Help and then click Read BIOS Version Read BIOS Version Update BIS Update Signal Type Format Module Signal State Backup All Information Restore Module Information Copy Module Preset Preset to ASCII About 2 When the following screen appears click Export E Display BIOS ersion Module Site BIOS Version IP 210 100 100 1541D 1 CB BIOS 1 00 17 08 04 2009 MB BIOS 1 00 02 07 23 2009 UB FPGA 1 08 0r 09 06 2007 UB 1601 1 00 20 07
68. urchaser s exclusive remedy and Avitech s sole obligation under this warranty is expressly limited at Avitech s sole option to a repair the defective Product without charge for parts and labor or b provide a replacement in exchange for the defective Product or c if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or provide a replacement Product in good working order then the purchaser shall be entitled to recover damages subject to the limitation of liability set forth next Limitation of liability Avitech s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the defective product In no event shall Avitech be liable for any incidental special or consequential damages including without limitation loss of profits for any breach of this warranty If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided under the terms of this Warranty in no event will the term of the warranty on the replacement Product exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and supplied by Avitech carries the respective manufacturer s warranty Avitech assumes no warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech This Warranty is 1n lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability o
69. ursor from one group screen to the other where F is the function key and can be F1 F12 F1 would correspond to Group 1 F2 would correspond to Group 2 and so forth To access a remote system press F where F is the function key and can be F1 F12 F1 would correspond to Computer 1 F2 would correspond to Computer 2 and so forth The newly accessed remote system will be displayed on the editing window The remote system that was just exited will be displayed in the window previously occupied by the newly switched remote system You can only access a remote system from the screen where it is displayed To access a remote system where F is the function key and can be F1 F12 F1 would correspond to Computer 1 F2 would correspond to Computer 2 and so forth You can only access a remote system from the screen where it is displayed NOTE You can also hold Shift and double click the mouse for the same effect To load the previous factory default preset file To load the next factory default preset file To undo up to ten previous actions 46 Ctrl Y To redo up to ten previous undone actions Alt L To toggle lock unlock window layout Alt F To toggle a particular window s full screen mode on off where the host cursor is currently residing NOTE Pressing Ctrl Esc hot key as well as the Load Preset action will clear the undo Ctrl Z redo Ctrl Y list in memory You can use the fo
70. uter YPbPr ports and the four computer s respective DVI VGA ports PC1 connects to the Computer YPbPr 1 port PC2 connects to the Computer YPbPr 2 port PC3 connects to the Computer YPbPr 3 port PC4 connects to the Computer YPbPr 4 port Computer YPbPr 1 Computer YPbPr 2 Computer YPbPr 3 Computer YPbPr 4 A f Pa 2220200 z AOO N nnu n DN fw Tae A OA GS 4 LD H D HEN D 9 it OKO zazzzzae HE y azze 7 9 eee nann R Y Tr N N Gor DVI VGA YPbPr 4 Connect the monitor display s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series DVI I Output port 5 Connect the power cable to the VCC 8000 series and make sure that power is available NOTE If the rotary ID of the Avitech VCC 8000 series is not set to 0 then make sure to set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to be the same as the VCC 8000 series e g the VCC 8000 series is set at 5 then the MKC must also be set to 5 18 7 Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel ID 0 Master module NOTE If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel the MKC can still function properly 8 Connect the RJ 45 to RS 232 cable between the MKC s Host port and VCC 8000 series Keypad port MKC Device VCC 8004V 9 Connect the AC DC switching adapter to the MKC and make sure that p
71. xy software to set the output resolution and create the preset file s again 89 Using the MKC With KVM The following figure shows a sample setup of a single group with one Avitech MKC and one VCC 8000 series connected to seven PC systems and one KVM keyboard video mouse switch DVI or VGA USB or PS2 USB Serial KVM Custom Cable KVM Switch digg 7 S PC 1 PC 2 PC 4 PC7 90 To set up one Avitech MKC and one VCC 8000 series and one KVM perform the following steps 1 Make sure the VCC 8000 series has the factory default setting by performing the following steps a Power off the VCC 8000 series b Flip the right dip switch 2 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch 2 back up NOTE e Another method is to enter the Galaxy software to confirm if the baud rate for COM A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps e Upon resetting your device to the factory default state your previously saved preset files will be automatically removed You need to use the Galaxy software to set the output resolution and create the preset file s again 2 Set the rotary ID on the Avitech VCC 8000 series to 0 The rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master it will show ID 1 on the Galaxy software 91 Connect the four DVI VGA YPbPr signal cables between the VCC 8000 series Computer YPbPr ports and the three computer s DVI VGA ports and one

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