User`s Manual (EN) - Avitech International Corporation
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1. Hardware Update Wizard Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for 2 Cypress USB EZ OTG Device YID 0484 PID 200 Click Finish to close the wizard Back _ Finish Cancel 59 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 and then click Stop When Windows notifies pon that itis safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices ea Cypress USB EZ OTG Device VID 04B4 PID 200 Cypress USB EZ OTG Device VID 0484 PID 7 200 at Location O L 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 60 E SET F ID RESET H Sc 1 Use the small sharp pointed object and push back2. 166 151 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 216 168 166 151 bytes 32 time 4ms TTL 255 Reply from 216 168 166 151 bytes 32 time lms TTL 255 Reply from 216 166 166 151 bytes 32 time 2ms TTL 255 Reply from 216 168 166 151 bytes 32 time 3ms TTL 255 Ping statistics for 216 168 168 151 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost B loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum ims Maximum 4ms Average E C Documents and Settings Admin gt Type exit to exit the Command Prompt screen Run the Galaxy program by double clicking the Galaxy V311 exe file When the following screen appears choose either Serial Port or IP Then click OK Lommunication Modes serial Port m 0 User Define rm Automatically Search E IF e User Define f Automatically Search Cancel Others 30 7 The Galaxy program 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 Cancel 8 The Galaxy program main screen will appear Automatic Detection of Optimum Display Resolution By default the VCC 8000 series will automatically detect the optimum display resolution To disable this feature perform the following steps 1 Click Settings then Module Parameter ms Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Sa Special Screen Layout Help Flashing Window
3. A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps 2 Set the Rotary ID on the VCC 8000 series to 0 Rotary Dial 3 Connect the four DVI VGA YPbPr signal cables between the VCC 8000 series Computer 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 4 Connect the display monitor 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 6 Set the Rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to 0 10 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 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 11 9 Use the MKC s included USB A to USB B cables or PS 2 Y cables to perfor
4. Cascade port Connect one display monitor s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master DVI I Output port Connect another display monitor s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave DVI I Output port Connect the power cables to both VCC 8000 series and make sure that power is available Use the Galaxy program to perform setup by connecting the network cable to the VCC 8000 series ID1 Master IP port Assign the VCC 8000 series ID 1 Master as Group 1 assign the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave as Group 2 Then save the configuration to flash memory Settings gt System Parameter gt Save System Files to Flash Then close the Galaxy program 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 VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave RS 485 in port Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s ID1 Master front panel 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 19 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 c
5. 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 You can only access a remote system from the screen where it 1s displayed NOTE You can also hold Shift and double click the mouse for the same effect Page Up Load the previous factory default preset file Page Down Load the next factory default preset file Ctrl Z Undo up to ten previous action Ctrl Y Redo up to ten previous undone action 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 26 NOTE You can use the following hot key in the remote operation mode Key Function Pause Break Ctrl Esc Ctrl Shift Alt V To exit from the remote operation mode to the host operation mode To exit the MKC operation for user to perform setup using the Galaxy program by holding Ctrl and then pressing Esc 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 Run the Microsoft Notepad program then press 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 2 3 Gala
6. Flashing Window Border Reconnect Net ork Computer 2 System Parameter Camputer 3 Group Parameter F Module Parameter Import Eet Export Ext Com d ter 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 Adwanced Clear Taly Status MEC Properties 54 3 The MKC Properties window will appear Click the Select Color button to choose the desired color to be set as the border color MKC Properties ES Active Window Border e Une UC Line Lined O Lined Lines Lineb I AllLine Button configuration Switch primary and secondary buttons 4 Toswap the two mouse buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button click the check box to enable Switch primary and secondary buttons E Button configuration Iw Switch primary and secondary buttons 5 Then click OK when finished and exit the MKC Properties window The Galaxy program would 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 program commands for controlling your VCC 8000 series are available Refer to the Galaxy program manual for more details 99 II Firmware Upgrade NOTE Marking labels lo
7. 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 operate 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 over
8. a unique filename for the preset and select OK to save Save File Director C Wavitech VCC D s Ire SCH File Mame Display Resolution 0 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 program and select Yes when prompted to save to flash 44 Loading File 1 In the Option menu click Load File Option Online E Master YCC B004y MEC IF Group 210 100 100 151 Select ID or Add To Other Group Og 2 9 3 g ag o GALO ig a g J g SS i a l a a a O Sub ID if ose es EE Image Window amp Label Switch wo L w L B JW Computer Pl Y Y Computer EI Iw Iw Computer J l Iw Iw Computer FP Images Eil E T Images p FF Image El F Image save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set Corn 45 2 Select a saved file then click OK to load the preset Load File Directory E MAvitech VEC
9. back up Dip Switch NOTE Another method is to enter the Galaxy program to confirm if the baud rate for Com A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps 2 Setthe Rotary ID on the two Avitech VCC 8000 series to 0 and 1 The Rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master 1t will show ID 1 on the Galaxy program while the Rotary ID set at 1 indicates Slave 1t will show ID 2 on the Galaxy program Rotary Dial 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 18 10 11 2 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 sg 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 DCH connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 4 port 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
10. 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 program to recognize specific modules in a group each module in a group setting HAS to have a unique ID number When ran the program will detect a module s specific ID and add unity to it Therefore if a module has an ID of 1 the program will detect it as ID2 while an ID of 2 will be detected as ID3 and so forth 69
11. been connected to the MKC 62 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 AN KVM Switch ae PC A I a KVM Custom Cable PC 5 E E PC6 i PC 3 f Y f F a PC 1 l PC2 PC7 63 To set up one Avitech MKC and one VCC 8000 series and one KVM 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 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch back up Dip Switch NOTE Another method is to enter the Galaxy program to confirm if the baud rate for Com A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps 2 Set the Rotary ID on the Avitech VCC 8000 series to 0 The Rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master 1t will show ID 1 on the Galaxy program Rotary Dial 04 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 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 connect
12. namely e One MKC three blank panels e Two MKC two blank panels e Three MKC one blank panel e Four MKC 21 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 AAA 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 is purely for esthetic value only you may forego this step Align and connect the ear to the left front portion of your blank panel using the included rack mount screws 2 22 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 23 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with using the mouse and keyboard hot keys to perform basic operations of
13. A A wi Flash DS Ei CG E EC SS P P Group ep AILGP1 Cascade GP1 Features GP1 GQuad 169 GP1 Quad 43 GP1 HH LL Gg Rainier 4017 File Name Display Resolution 1080p 50H2 Update To Module Flash Cancel NOTE e When saving your preset do not use the same filename as the system s default preset filename eg Layout1 GP1 layout2 GP1 layout3 GP1 e The sequence for loading the preset file when using the hot keys T JL 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 46 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 Full ScreentTo Back GS Suto Setting w YGA Auto Detect Position 7 YGA Auto Detect i Gain GA Adjustment Label Border Quick Crop Image Box Size Crop Image Box Size 2 Then select the size you want to change to 111 114 115 1 16 1 25 1 36 Set Aspect Ratio 4 3 Set Aspect Ratio 16 9 Lock Aspect Ratio View 16 9 Imaget a 4 Viewing Multiple Windows When you have multiple modules and want to quickly configure them to see all the available windows perform th
14. Border Reconnect Netaork System Parameter Group Parameter Computer 1 Module Parameter Import ext Export txt 31 2 Click Auto Parameter Suto Parameter b Output Timing 3 Click to unselect remove the check mark the Detect Display Resolution option vw Detect Display Resolution NOTE e When the Detect Display Resolution option is selected with check mark all the presets will be displayed in the optimum resolution e When the Detect Display Resolution option is unselected without check mark 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 best resolution for the monitor display To set the desired output resolution perform the following steps 1 Make sure the Detect Display Resolution option is disabled see the previous section 32 2 Click Settings then Set Output Mode sin Avitech Galaxy 1024x 68 60Hz Select RE Es Special Screen Layout Help Set Output Mode w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Computer 2 System Parameter Group Parameter m Computer 3 Module Parameter Import Ext Export ti Computer 1 Computer 4 3 Select the Refresh Frequency and then select the Mode from the drop down menu Set Output Mode Refresh Frequency 7 50
15. G 2 bt Est Image Window amp Label Switch WoL Ww L B JW Computer Pl Y Y Computer EI Iw Iw Computer 4 1 Iw Iw Computer E F T Images Ea T VT Imageb E FF Image En TT Image save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set Corn 2 Select the ID and right click the mouse on it then click New Group 3 To switch between different groups use the Group drop down menu to select Option Online Style Master VOC 8004 MEC IP la 0 100 100 151 select ID or Add To Other Groupa rr oo 9 2 g Doda ZE G E oO F a a G 9 G m FS Saints 2 a la a LE a ls Group 1 35 4 Click Settings then System Parameter sin Avitech Galaxy 1024x768 60Hz Select RES Special Screen Layout Help ER Set Output Mode w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Computer 2 System Parameter F Group Parameter F 7 Computer 3 Module Parameter Import Ext Export Esk Computer 1 Computer 4 5 Click Save System Files to Flash before you continue to perform other feature setups When closing the Galaxy program select Yes when prompted to save to flash memory Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Adwanced Clear Tally Status MEC Properties 36 Method 2 1 Click Set
16. Hz e 60 Hz DS 75Hz f 85 He Mode 13664768 Cancel 4 Click OK to update to monitor display 33 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 for MKC 204 By default the Galaxy program will combine all available modules into one group If you want the modules to be separated into two groups you will need to divide up the modules in the Galaxy program Also make sure the modules are physically wired similar to the illustration on the previous chapter on MKC Connected to Eight PC Systems Scenario 2 34 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 Option Online Style Masher VOC 8004y MEC IP Sub ID e 1
17. MKC 104 204 User s Manual May 2009 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 to support avitechvideo com Table of Contents Warranty gege iii Extended Warranty Optons IV Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period n0nnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnn IV Regulato
18. SB port located on the rear panel USB cable 8 G al HEN z S a eO ee oe Q ee HHE o sei e 66 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 coc ec MM o MKC Device Remote PC Device 12 Move the mouse or press Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the display monitor 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 The default mouse and keyboard is located on the VCC 8000 series Host end Take note of the following when connecting and using the KVM Controlling PC4 PC7 is 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
19. Vista Server 2003 Server 2008 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 PE Using mouse combination keys Power supply Via USB or PS 2 connection or wegl Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Output 5V DC 2A external Dimension WxDxH 210x84x22 mm 8 27 3 3 0 87 inch Environment Temperature Operating 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Storage 10 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F 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 Mode When the MKC 1s in the host operation mode the mouse cursor is controlled by a local mouse connected to the master ID0 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 modul
20. able 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 SOsO8080 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 GPI P VCC 8004V 20 NOTE There is no need to connect the AC DC switching adapter to the MKC when it is connected to the PC 15 Move the mouse or press Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the display monitor 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 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
21. cading 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 Connect the display monitor s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave DVI I Output port Connect the power cables to both VCC 8000 series and make sure that power is available 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 VCC 8000 series ID2 Slave RS 485 in port Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s ID1 Master front panel 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 15 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 ID1 Master PC2 PC3 PC4 USB or PS 2 ports The remaining four computers can use th
22. cated 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 A 1 Installing the Device Driver This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your Avitech MKC It 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 NOTE You need to install the 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 56 2 Goto your Windows Control Panel then select Add Hardware The Add Hardware Wizard screen would appear Click CYPRESS EZ 0TG to highlight it then click Next Add Hardware Wizard The following hardware ts already installed sa computer S From the list below select an installed hardware device then click Next to check properties or troubleshoot a problem pon might be having To add hardware not shown in the list click Add a new hardware device I
23. cccocccccccnncconnnccocnnnonnnos 32 Creating New Groups for MRC 2041 34 Using the Default Window Layouts cccccccecsseeeeeseeeeeesaeeeeesneeeees 38 Save Load Proset File iii 41 Adjusting the Window ze 47 Viewing Multiple WINdOWS cccsccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeesaneessees 48 Using the Label Border Features 49 Changing the Border Wd 51 Auto detecting the Display Hescoluton 52 Setting the Active Window Feature Configuring the Mouse 93 A Eet 56 A 1 Installing the Device Driver 56 A2 Updating the nn 60 ij 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 purchaser 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
24. d Une C Uneb Lineb Al Line Select Color Auto detecting the Display Resolution By default the VCC 8000 series will automatically detect the display resolution To disable this feature perform the following steps 1 Click Settings then Module Parameter Sie Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz ee Special Screen Layout Help 109 Set Output Made vw Flashing Window Border Reconnect NetWork Computer S System Parameter V Computer 3 Group Parameter KR Module Parameter Import Et b Export Eet Computer 4 52 2 Click Auto Parameter Suto Parameter b Output Timing 3 Click to unselect remove the check mark the Detect Display Resolution option vw Detect Display Resolution setting the Active Window Feature Configuring the Mouse Included on your Galaxy program is the active window feature that allows you to set the border color of the active window Also you may want to configure the mouse to suit your needs For example if you are a left handed user you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vice versa 53 To set the active window feature as well as configure the mouse perform the following steps 1 Run the Galaxy program by double clicking the Galaxy V311 exe file When the following screen appears click Settings Se Avitech Galaxy 1920x1 200 60Hz Select REE Special Screen Layout Help Set Output Mode w
25. d window to be able to see the previously opened window Ctrl L To toggle lock unlock keyboard and mouse while user is away by holding Ctrl and then pressing L The keyboard and mouse will become inoperable when locked 20 Keys Function Ctrl J To perform automatic video adjustment on the window where the host cursor is presently on by holding Ctrl and then pressing J Once in the Automatic Video Adjustment mode the following are two valid inputs Automatic image adjustment G Automatic image gain adjustment Ctrl R 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 by holding Ctrl and then pressing R Ctrl F To move the host cursor from one group screen to the other by for MKC 204 holding Ctrl and then pressing F where F is the function key and can only be F1 F12 F1 would correspond to Group 1 F2 would correspond to Group 2 and so forth F 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 Shift F To access a remote system hold Shift and then press
26. e 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 double click 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 simultaneously on a single display monitor 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 ID0 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 a i MOUSE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Dip Rotary Switch ID The following table shows the LED indicators on the front panel and the description LED Description PWR power Lights green when the MKC is powered on CASCADE Lights green when functioning as a master mod
27. e following steps 1 Click Settings then Group Parameter Sa Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select REE Special Screen Layout Help 10d Set Output Mode w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Netyvork Computer 2 System Parameter Computer 3 Group Parameter Module Parameter Import Eet Export i eh Computer 4 2 Click Set Default Layout Group Reset Label Border Tally Output Timing F YA to Background window Size Set Default Layout 48 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 G Auto Setting we YGA Auto Detect Position w VG Auto Detect i Gain VOR Adjustment Label Border Quick Crop Image Box Size Crop Image Box Size Restore Pan Image Bring clock logo or ACC UT Window to Top 2 Rename the label in Line 1 Label Properties Process f Align Lett f Center M BMP Label Total Characters 30 6 OSD Position Line 1 PC Line Line 3 Line 4 _B G Coo PY e h F Label Outside E F Fill Background All Process TF Test Transparency Switch Transparency EIS B OF Cancel Update 49 Click _ to change the label s font color Click _8 Color BN to change the label s background color Click 8 1 zl to change the label
28. e 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 SOsO8080 MKC Device Remote PC Device 11 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 GPI P VCC 8004V 16 NOTE There is no need to connect the AC DC switching adapter to the MKC when it is connected to the PC 12 Move the mouse or press the Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the display monitor 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 Scenario 2 The following figure shows a sample setup of two groups with of two Avitech MKC and two VCC 8000 series connected to eight PC systems Two Groups with 8 Systems DVI or VGA USB or PS2 USB Serial VCC 8004V ID 1 VCC 8004V ID 2 MKC ID 2 17 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 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch
29. ensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv 1999 5 EC Dutch Dit product 1s in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 5 EC Finnish Tama tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EC maarayksia 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 TAnpol tic TPOBAEYEIC me Evpwrnaixyns Odnyiac 1999 5 EC Icelandic Pessi vara stenst regluger Evr pska Efnahags Bandalagsins numer 1999 5 EC Italian Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999 5 EC Norwegian Dette produktet er 1 henhold til bestemmelsene 1 det europeiske direktivet 1999 5 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 New Zealand C Tick Marking and Compliance Notice statement of Compliance This product complies with 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 configuration MKC allows you to resize and positio
30. 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 in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or 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 operatin
31. g by performing the following steps a Power off the VCC 8000 series b Flip the right dip switch down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch back up Dip Switch NOTE Another method is to enter the Galaxy program to confirm if the baud rate for Com A is set at 57600 bps If not set it to 57600 bps 2 Setthe Rotary ID on the two Avitech VCC 8000 series to 0 and 1 The Rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master 1t will show ID 1 on the Galaxy program while the Rotary ID set at 1 indicates Slave 1t will show ID 2 on the Galaxy program Rotary Dial 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 14 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 sg 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 DCH connects to ID2 s Computer YPbPr 4 port Use the DVI cas
32. g 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 is outside the warranty period provided the product has not reached its end of life EOL The minimum charge 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 otatement
33. m 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 BOROSBORBO MKC Device Remote PC Device NOTE There is no need to connect the AC DC switching adapter to the MKC when it is connected to the PC 10 Move the mouse or press Pause Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the display monitor 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 12 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 Group with 8 Systems DVI or VGA es USB or PS2 USB Senal VCC 8004V Ips VCC 8004V ID 2 MKC MKC ee ID 1 JE ior 13 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 settin
34. n 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 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 32 e Mac OS viii About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information of your Avitech MKC to help you operate the device Throughout the manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE provides additional hints 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 is 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 acces
35. nstalled hardware q CYPRESS EZ OTG SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio T Audio Codecs D Legacy Audio Drivers Ei Media Control Devices 3 The Hardware Update Wizard screen would appear Select the radio button for No not this time and then click Next Hardware Update Wizard 5 Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on pour computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Head our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sothware Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue 5 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 EZ OTG If pour hardware came with an installation CD 2 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended 2 Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next ta continue i Cs o 5 When the next screen appears click on the radio button for Search for the best driver in these locations to select it then click on the check box for Include this location in the search to select i
36. ory default presets use the Page Up Page Down keys Refer to Chapter 2 on Using the Keyboard for more details 39 To change to a different window layout perform the following steps 1 Right click the mouse on the top blue bar portion of the Galaxy program aa Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help nl Cat Clock Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 4 2 Click Group Layout on the menu that appears 3 Select the desired window layout from the menu that appears Exe exe 4 33 2x2 16 93 3x3 3x4 4x3 4x4 5x5 40 Save Load Preset File 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 1s skipped the module will lose all the presets that were created To save to flash perform the following steps l Click Save File on the Option window Option Online Style gt Master VU DUU MEC e eC Ge al Sub ID Ce 71 Le m Image Window amp Label Switch WoL WwW L el wi Iw Computer E Iw e Computer EI W jw Compute
37. r J l e je Computer Dr as BI Times E E Image EH E Image Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set Corn 41 2 Click Update to Module Flash then click OK Save File Directory G dech WEES E BE x e Flash File Name Display Resolution Update To Module Flash ok Cancel Or close the Galaxy program 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 is running the Galaxy program 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 42 2 Click Save File on the Option window Option Online E Master EC 8004 MEC IP Group 210 100 100 151 l hd Select ID or Add To Other Group IO 2 g 3a g EENG DE Os ot 7 a soo J a le CS BIN WI l GEES ie ga 1s sub ID G l G 2 G 3 G a Image Window amp Label Switch wo L w L B JW Computer Pl Y Y Computer EI Iw Iw Computer 4 1 Iw Iw Computer S amp S FP Images E E T Images FF Image El TT Image Load File Save File Fader Contral Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Check Audio Set Cor 43 3 Enter
38. ry Informati0N ooonccocnconccicccconnnconcnonancnnnnonnnonannnnnrnnarnnannenannns V Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement V European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices o vi Statements Of Compliance oocccccccncccccnccocncoconncononncnonnnononnncanononanonos vi New Zealand C Tick Marking and Compliance Notice vil Statement Of COMPLIANCE occccoccncccccnccccnnconcnonononononnnonannnonnnnnonencnnnnnos vii A Po A cute viii YE Ae O nn Vi ADOLECE US IV AUN EE Ix 1 E lalo En WEE 1 a Ree OPC E 1 PACCOS EE 3 1 2 Product Features uk 3 wie CEET 4 SA 5 o eae eae ae ee ne 5 Operating Modes oooccccccoccccccoccncononcncononcnnonnnnonnononcnnnnnnrnnnonannnonnnrnnnnnos 6 1 3 Identifying the Front Hardware Components 7 1 4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Componenti sseeeeeeseeeeeeeees 8 1 5 Getting Your MKC Ready for Use o coooccccccoccccccocconccnncoconononconnnnnnnnnas 8 Standalone e 9 Cascade of Multiple MKCS cooocccccocncoconicoccncccccncconcnoconononanononanoss 13 1 6 Rack Mounting the MKC oooccccocccncococcnnccoconcononcnnononcononnnncnnononnnnonaninoos 21 Z Basic EE 24 Zal ISI ANS MOSS tiara 24 2 2 ISING Me ere asia 20 3 Galaxy PROGKAIN E 28 3A Using the Galaxy Progra aia aan 28 Automatic Detection of Optimum Display Resolution 000000000000n 31 Setting the Desired Output Resolution oo
39. s font size If you would like to use Unicode font click je BMPLabel to select it then click BMP Label Font Type Select the Font Font style Size and click OK to apply it Font Font style SS Ml Regular Aral Black Aral Narrow Batang J F BatangChe Book Antiqua Bookman Old Style rn z 50 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 Size F Full Screen Full ScreentTo Back Yoo Gubo Setting F w YGA Auto Detect Position w YGA Auto Detect i Gain YOA Adjustment Label Quick Crop Image Box Size Crop Image Box Size 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 then click OK to apply Ge Line Line Une Lined Line C Line P All Line _Select Color Color e There are eight options for choosing the 3D border Click one of the 3D border s radio button to select it then click OK to apply DD 0000 OU 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 e Linel Line Line
40. s to the Computer YPbPr 4 port VCC 8004V ER ER ei Bi Chime DVI cable grazers gt ERR SS se cepa clas bod i di i Vi 244 T mm EH eos Connect the display monitor s DVI VGA cable to the VCC 8000 series DVI I Output port Connect the power cable to the VCC 8000 series and make sure that power is available Set the Rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to 0 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 Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC s front panel 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 65 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 NOTE The proprietary KVM cable is required when connecting the KVM switch to the four PCs 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 U
41. sories 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 SY AC DC Switching Adapter USB A to USB B Cable PS 2 Y Cable Mouse 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 y Screws optional upon order for assembly 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 RJ 45 Pin Assignment Accessories The following items may be required when longer distance connection is desired Contact the authorized sales representatives when ordering USB Extender e Two types of USB extender does not include the Cat5 cable in between one in plus one out USB port currently available as shown on the sample photo above two in plus two out Y cable USB ports future option e Optical DVI extender future option 1 2 Product Features No of PC Compatible Stat
42. t Click Browse to specify the location of the device driver file then click Next Hardware Update Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Sa 2 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 wll be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search LADocuments and Settings 4mandasDesktop Konic ze Browse Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for pour hardware 58 6 When the next screen appears click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation The oftware you are installing for this hardware Cypress USB EZ OTG Device VID 0464 PID 7200 has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows ab Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of pour 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 Anyway STOP Installation 7 When the next screen appears click Finish to exit device driver installation
43. 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 then turn on power to the PC 67 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 68 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 1s presented with valid options for configuring the display Editing Window An image window that is presently used for editing Group screen Host Cursor KVM Switch Remote System Rotary ID Selector Switch 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
44. tings then System Parameter a Avitech Galaxy 1024x768 60Hz Select REE Special Screen Layout Help Set Output Mode w Flashing Window Border Reconnect Network Computer 2 System Parameter F Group Parameter F Computer 3 Module Parameter j Import Eet Export Eet Computer 1 Computer 4 2 Click One Module Per Group Return Group Index to Default Save System Files To Flash All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Adwanced Clear Tally Status MEC Properties 37 3 To switch to a different group click the Group drop down menu to select the desired group Option Online E tile Master YOC 6004y MEC IP Group Select ID or Add To Other Groupa e WEG REES HEES ES DES CH JS CH 2 CH 28 Cl gt MN 5 ee ig SR Using the Default Window Layouts Available are three default window layouts namely mes Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help m vih S Clack Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 1 Computer 4 layout1 GP1 38 7 ES Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz KE Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 1 Computer 4 layout2 GP1 ES Avitech Galaxy 1920x1200 60Hz KE Select Settings Special Screen Layout Help Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 4 layout3 GP1 NOTE To switch between the three fact
45. ule 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 W Am WIN Ah en y Y GC a L RS ma d LA gt PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 RS 485 in out Hlet 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 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 PC4 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 down c Power on the VCC 8000 series for 20 seconds d Flip the right dip switch back up Dip Switch NOTE Another method is to enter the Galaxy program to confirm if the baud rate for Com
46. 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 gt 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 program would start the update process In the future this may be integrated into the Galaxy program the firmware update method will then be the same as the other Avitech product lines IMPORTANT Make sure the MKC host firmware file is located on the same drive and directory as the qtui2C exe program file Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 2606 LC Copyright 1985 2601 Microsoft Corp GisDocuments and Settings Amanda D MESA mkc host 12 29 68 bin f 61 7 The update firmware process takes approximately 100 seconds cA Jof x D gt gt gtuilc mkce host i 2 29 08 bin 55 US BESCANG UID 4b4 PID 7200 FPW_Uer BBA Bl05_Rev Core_Revia len 17695 DEU P4K LYBERTY 12 program is in progress please wait HriteFile size 17695 Please wait return status 1 bytes 451f EK 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
47. us Connections Multiviewer 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 Development stage 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 automatically 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 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 maximum LED for Host PC Lights green when on line Lights amber when connected Operating System compatibility Microsoft Windows 98 SE 2000 professional XP
48. witched remote system From then on all the mouse and keyboard inputs will be directed to that particular remote PC 2 2 Using the Keyboard The next two tables list the basic operations you can perform using the keyboard NOTE Use the following hot keys only in the host operation mode Input letter is not case sensitive Keys Function Ctrl Esc To exit the MKC operation for user to perform setup using the Galaxy program by holding Ctrl and then pressing Esc 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 1s no need to unplug the Keypad port cable Ctrl S To save the latest preset to flash memory so that on the next boot up the latest preset would be loaded by holding Ctrl and then pressing T To load the previous user created via Galaxy program Option menu s Save File button preset file by pressing arrow key y To load the next user created via Galaxy program Option menu s Save File button preset file by pressing 4 arrow key Ctrl MP 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 1t may require moving the newly opene
49. xy Program This chapter introduces you to the Galaxy program for setting the features of VCC 8000 series when working m tandem with MKC 3 1 Using the Galaxy Program The Galaxy program 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 program for setting up your system To start up the Galaxy program perform the following steps 1 Whether you are operating in remote or host mode press Ctrl Esc to exit the current MKC operation 2 Ifyou will use the network cable IP address to connect configure your computer to the following setting IP address 210 100 100 150 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 If you will use the serial cable to connect configure your computer s COM port to be 1 10 28 If you decide to use the network cable to connect make sure you can ping the module at 210 100 100 151 factory default IP address by clicking on Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt The following screen appears cA of x Microsoft Windows AP Uersion 5 1 2600 tC Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Admin 29 Type ping 210 100 100 151 and the following screen appears to signify a successful communication ES Of x Microsoft Windows AP Uersion 5 1 2600 tC Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings Admin ping 216 166 168 151 Pinging 218 166
50. your Avitech MKC 2 1 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 Setting the Active Window Feature Configuring the Mouse on Chapter 3 for details 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 Function Action 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 lower left corner of a window until swapping the mouse pointer becomes a capital letter S then click the left button Move the host cursor still a capital letter S to the destination window follow by a click on the left button Full screen Move the host cursor to the top right corner of a wndow until the window mouse pointer becomes a capital letter F then click the left button and the window will maximize to full screen mode Repeat the steps to return back from full screen mode 24 Function Action Access a remote Double click when the host cursor is on a remote PC window PC 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 s
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