Black Box KVP4000A-R3 User Manual

ServSwitch™ 4site II

The multiviewer, KVM switch, scaler,
and video converter, all in one.

Display and administer up to four computers
on a single monitor.

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FCC Statement

Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference
Statements

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros

aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como

se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados

sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks

Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.

3M and MicroTouch are registered trademarks of 3M Company.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

AccuTouch, IntelliTouch, and SecureTouch are registered trademarks of Tyco Electronics Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................6

2.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................7

2.1 Display Modes ......................................................................................................................................................................7

2.2 Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................9

2.3 Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.4 Front and Rear Panels ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

3.0 Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................15

4.0 On Screen Display (OSD) ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

4.1 OSD Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................19

4.2 Main Menu Window ..........................................................................................................................................................20

4.3 Navigation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.4 The OSD System Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.5 OSD Mode Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................34

4.6 OSD Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................................................39

4.7 OSD Console Menu ............................................................................................................................................................42

4.8 OSD Video Menu ................................................................................................................................................................49

4.9 OSD Computer Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 55

4.10 OSD USB Devices Menu ......................................................................................................................................................59

4.11 OSD Help Menu .................................................................................................................................................................63

5.0 Using Hotmouse ............................................................................................................................................................................64

6.0 Contacting Black Box .....................................................................................................................................................................73

Appendix A ..............................................................................................................................................................................74

A.1 Keyboard Commands ........................................................................................................................................................74

A.2 The ConfdevEn.exe Program .............................................................................................................................................. 78

A.3 Pinning of the Serial Cable ................................................................................................................................................. 81

A.4 DCP ..............................................................................................................................................................................82

A.5 Supported Touchscreen Controllers ...................................................................................................................................83

A.6 Video Input (Display Video Formats) ..................................................................................................................................84

A.7 Video Output (Display Video Formats) ...............................................................................................................................85

A.8 Cascading Multiple ServSwitch 4site II Units ......................................................................................................................86

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.0 Specifications

Casing — Desktop or 19“, black (RAL 9005)

Distance (Maximum): — Video (DVI/VGA): up to 20 meters; Keyboard/Mouse: up to 5 meters

EDID Adjustments — EDID at each input port customizable

Keyboard Layouts Supported — English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Operating Controls — Front Panel: Channel Selection (4); Quad Mode (1); PiP mode (1), Full screen mode (1)

Rear panel: Power On/Off switch; Reset button

Ports — Computer: 4 x DVI-I (analog and digital), 4 x PS/2, 4 x USB

Console: (1) DVI-I, (2) USB for keyboard and mouse
USB: (4) Transparent high-speed USB 2.0

Resolution (Output) — Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 (DVI and VGA)

(at WUXGA: reduced blanking only - WUXGAr)

RoHS — Yes

Environment — Operating Temperature: 41 to 113° F (5 to 45° C);

Storage Temperature: 14 to 140° F (-10 to 60° C);
Humidity: 5 to 65%, noncondensing

Indicators — LEDs: Four: Active Channel; Quad mode; PiP mode, Full-screen mode

Power — AC adapter: Internal, 100–240 VAC input voltage; 50-60 Hz;

Consumption: 40 watts

Size — 1.7"H x 17.2"W x 9.2"D x (4.4 x 43.6 x 23.4 cm)

Weight — 6.4 lb. (2.9 kg)

What’s Included

• ServSwitch 4site II

• 19” rackmount kit

• Installation and Operation Manual on CD

• USB to (2) PS/2 converter

• Serial adapter with green CAT5 cable

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Chapter 2: Introduction

2.0 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the ServSwitch 4site II from Black Box. This product provides state-of-the-art technology in keyboard­video-mouse (KVM) switching. Its key advantage over conventional KVM switches is that it allows you to simultaneously display
and administer four computers on a single console. It combines key features of a high-end KVM switch and a digital multiviewer,
scaling and converting videos at both inputs and output.

2.1 Display Modes

Quad Mode: The screen is split into four fields of equal size, each displaying the entire screen contents of one source.

Figure 2-1. Quad mode.

Full-Screen Mode: One of the four sources is displayed in full-screen size and maximum resolution.

Figure 2-2. Full-Screen mode.

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PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Mode: The full-screen display of one of the four video sources is accompanied by one to three small

images (thumbnails) of the other video sources displayed on the right hand side of the screen, allowing simultaneous monitoring.
All PiP display modes are described in Section 4.5, OSD Mode, Picture in Picture.

Figure 2-3. PiP Mode

Dual Mode: The left halves of full-screen images from two video sources are displayed side by side at full size and at full vertical
resolution.

Figure 2-4. Dual Mode

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2.2 Features

DVI & VGA

The ServSwitch 4site II supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz for both DVI and VGA. Any combination of VGA

and DVI at all standard resolutions is possible at the inputs and output. Analog video input is converted to digital. If an analog
display is connected, the ServSwitch 4site II converts the digital signal to analog at the output. Internally, the ServSwitch 4site II
processes video purely digitally, guaranteeing the best digital image quality.

USB and PS/2 for keyboard/mouse/touchscreen/trackball

Use either PS/2 or USB ports on the computer to connect the keyboard and mouse to the ServSwitch 4site II. It supports any

combination. To connect the console, the switch features two USB ports for mice, keyboard, touchscreens, or trackballs.

Transparent USB 2.0

The ServSwitch 4site II features a transparent high-speed USB 2.0 matrix: USB 2.0 devices (e.g. printer, external memory,

memory stick, webcam, 3D mouse, finger printer) can be switched to connected computers.

Operation

There are six ways to operate the ServSwitch 4site II, switch channels, and select display modes:

1. Using the buttons on the front of the unit

2. Using configurable hotkeys

3. Using the unit’s external configuration program on a remote computer

4. Via a serial port using the protocol DCP XML

5. Using mouse functions (Hotmouse)

6. Using a touchscreen

Configure the ServSwitch 4site II through the on-screen display (OSD) navigating either with keyboard commands or front-

panel buttons or remotely via ConfDev on an external PC.

The LEDs on the front panel indicate the unit’s current status.

Use the serial (RS-232) port for remote control and firmware updates.

Configure the serial port with the following settings:

Speed: 57600 bps

Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: none

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2.3 Safety

WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock do not open the device or remove any part of the casing. Please contact Tech Support if

the device requires service.

Please read this manual carefully before putting the device into operation.

Observe all warnings and instructions on the device and in the operation manual. Keep this user manual for future reference.

Power supply

Only connect the device to a grounded power supply.

Installation

Ensure that the device is disconnected from the power outlet before performing any installation work.
Unplug the device or disconnect the power supply.

Cables

Only use the cables supplied by Black Box with the device.
Damage resulting from the use of third-party cables is not covered by warranty.
Take care not to create tripping hazards when laying cables.

Location

Electronic devices should never be placed on the ground between the cables.
Never obstruct any vents on the device.
Take care to ensure adequate ventilation.

Maintenance

This device is maintenance free.
Never open the casing.
No settings can be made inside the device.

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2.4 Front and Rear Panels

Front Panel

The ServSwitch 4site II front panel has seven status indicators (LEDs) and seven buttons. Buttons 1 to 4 switch between channels,
and LEDs 1 to 4 indicate the status of the individual channels. Full, Quad and PiP buttons and LEDs are used to switch and
indicate display modes and other functions, e.g. open the OSD menu, etc.

Figure 2-5. Front panel.

Indicator Lights

Figure 2-6. Indicator lights.

LEDs 1 to 4: When these LEDs light steady green, the corresponding channel (computer port) has been selected and is available
for keyboard and mouse access. When an LED flashes green, there is no signal at the video input of the selected channel.

An LED lights yellow when there is a signal at the video input, but another channel has been selected. When the LED is dark,
there is no signal at the video input and another channel has been selected.

Full: This LED lights green when the Full-Screen mode is selected.

Quad: When this LED lights green, the unit is in Quad mode.

PiP: This LED lights green when the PiP function is enabled.

NOTE: While the OSD menu is open, the active computer can still be operated by using the mouse.

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Front Panel, Continued

Figure 2-7. Push buttons.

Buttons 1 to 4: These buttons activate the corresponding channel (computer port).

Full button: Press to choose the Full-Screen mode.

Quad button: Press this button to switch from Full-Screen mode to Quad mode.

PiP button: Press this button to enable the PiP (picture in picture) function.

Location of the Selector

Figure 2-8. The selector.

You can also select the active channel using hotkey and the arrow keys.

The selection window closes upon expiration of the channel selection timeout period.

Channel selection timeout is configured in OSD under SYSTEM > QUAD MODE.

Selector

Use the “Time out of channel selection:” menu item to define how long the selector is to be displayed.

Additional Button Functions

Set Resolution

Set output resolution to safe display modes: To set output resolution to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, press Buttons 1 and 2 together, for
at least one second. Use this feature when you cannot use the OSD because the output resolution setting is not supported by the
monitor. After setting the correct output resolution (640 x 480 @ 60 Hz), you can choose a resolution the connected monitor
supports in the OSD.

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Or, hold Buttons 1 and 2 again to cycle through the following video modes:

VGA: 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz,
SVGA: 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz,
XGA: 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz,
UXGA: 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz,

and the preferred video resolution found in the monitor EDID.

LEDs 1 to 4 and FULL indicate the selected mode.

Figure 2-9. Arrow Buttons 1 and 2 enable you to set these resolutions: VGA, SVGA, XGA, and UXGA

Hardware Reset

Chapter 2: Introduction

Press Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for longer than four seconds to reset the unit completely (video + mouse + keyboard)
(see Reset button on the following page).

Figure 2-10. Arrow buttons.

Calling up the OSD menu

To access the OSD menu, press the Quad and PiP buttons simultaneously for more than one second.

Figure 2-11. Accessing the OSD menu.

NOTE: While the OSD menu is open, the active computer can still be operated by using the mouse.

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Rear Panel

The rear panel of the ServSwitch 4site II features four input source/computer ports, the console port (KVM), the serial RS-232
port, four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 device ports, the power connection, and a reset button.

Four / DVI-I

Inputs

USB or PS2

keyboard and

mouse

(computer)

Four transparent

high-speed

USB ports

Power Reset

RS-232 / RJ-45

Monitor / DVI-I

Output

Port

USB for key-

board, mouse

or touch or

trackball

(console)

Figure 2-12. The rear panel.

Power: This is the plug for the enclosed power cable.

Reset: Press this button, using a suitable pointed object (e.g. ballpoint pen), to completely reset the ServSwitch 4site II .

NOTE: Because of the “keep alive” function of keyboard and mouse, turning power off/on resets only the video circuit. If you
experience problems with the mouse or keyboard, we recommend executing a complete RESET by either pressing the RESET but­ton on the rear panel or by simultaneously pressing Buttons 3 and 4 on the front panel for longer than four seconds (see 2.4,
Front and Rear Panels: Hardware Reset).

Monitor/DVI-I output: Connect your analog or digital display to this DVI-I port

DVI-I inputs: Connect the analog or digital video signal for up to four sources to these four DVI-I ports.

RS-232/RJ-45 port: Connect external serial control devices to this RJ-45 port to operate the unit remotely. Connect to this port

to access the OSD menu from a computer using the ConfDev device configuration tool (see Section A.2, ConfdevEn.exe Program).
The serial RS-232 port is also used for firmware updates (see Updating the Firmware in Section A.2).

USB for keyboard, mouse, touchpad, or trackball (console): Two USB ports enable you to connect keyboard, mouse, touch
screen, or trackball. Using a USB Hub, you can use multiple keyboards and mice. They will work in Share mode with an inactivity
timeout of three seconds.

USB or PS2 keyboard and mouse (computer): Each computer source can be connected with PS/2 or USB for keyboard and
mouse.

Four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 ports: Connect USB devices (printer, memory stick, finger printer, 3D mouse) to the four
transparent USB ports. The transparent USB 2.0 matrix switches USB 2.0 peripherals to computer sources connected to the
ServSwitch 4site II.

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Chapter 3: Installation

3.0 Installation

The ServSwitch 4site II is best located as close as possible to the sources/computers to reduce the length of cables.

By default, the ServSwitch 4site II is delivered as a desktop chassis. Using the supplied rackmount kit, it may also be mounted
in a 19” rack.

Connect keyboard, monitor, mouse (console) and USB devices using the corresponding cables (DVI, USB, or PS/2).

KVM extenders enable you to work remotely via a CAT5, a fiber optic, or an Ethernet connection.

Figure 3-1. Locate the unit as close as possible to computers to reduce the length of cables needed.

Connecting the unit to power

Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of the ServSwitch 4site II, but do not turn on power yet.

Connecting the console (monitor, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, trackball mouse)

Connect your monitor to the monitor port of the ServSwitch 4site II via VGA-DVI cable (analog) or DVI cable (digital) up to
5 meters. For greater distances, use a DVI or VGA extender.

Connect your USB mouse and keyboard to the USB Type A ports on the console up to 5 meters. For greater distances, use a KVM
or USB extender.

The PS/2 mouse and keyboard can be connected to the ServSwitch 4site II using a PS/2-USB adapter.

Connect your touchscreen to the DVI-I port and the USB Type A port (see Section 4.6, OSD Configuration Menu, Touchscreen
Calibration).

USB-A Connection

DVI-I Connection

Figure 3-2. Connections from the KVM console with a digital or an analog monitor, a USB mouse, and a USB keyboard.

NOTE: The maximum cable length for video (DVI/VGA) is up to 5 meters. Maximum cable length for USB/PS2 keyboard and

mouse is up to 5 meters. For greater distances, the ServSwitch 4site II supports most KVM extenders, video (DVI/VGA)
extenders, and USB extenders.

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Connecting sources/computers

Switch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

Connect the keyboard and mouse to the computer ports either with a single USB cable or via the PS/2 interface (use a Y cable)
up to 5 meters. For greater distances, use a KVM or USB extender.

To connect an analog video/computer source (VGA) to the ServSwitch 4site II, use a VGA-DVI cable. Digital video sources are con­nected via a DVI cable up to 5 meters. For greater distances, use a DVI or VGA extender.

Connecting USB devices

Connect your USB device to one of the four transparent USB ports to use it with computers connected to the ServSwitch 4site II.
It supports transparent USB devices such as a printer, external memory, 3D mouse, and finger printer.

(For configuration instructions, see Section 4.10, OSD USB Devices.)

Connect USB devices
such as a printer, USB
memory sticks, etc.

Keyboard

Mouse

Keyboard
and
Mouse

Digital or
Analog

PS2 Y Cable

USB Cable A-B

DVI-I to HD15 or DVI Cable

Figure 3-3. Connections for various devices

Powering up the system

Switch on the ServSwitch 4site II using the power switch on the rear panel. All front-panel LEDs light up briefly indicating that unit
is ready for operation. The ServSwitch 4site II is now in Quad mode (default).

Power up all connected computers. The ServSwitch 4site II recognizes all input video sources automatically and displays them on
your monitor screen.

To select another display mode, use the relevant keyboard commands (see Section A.1, Keyboard Commands) or buttons on the
front panel (Figure 2-7).

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4.0 On-Screen Display (OSD)

The ServSwitch 4site II’s on-screen display (OSD) overview

Figure 4-1. OSD overview screen.

Table 4-1. On-screen display commands

Chapter 4: On-Screen Display

Description Header Header

Hotkey Multiple Hotkey / Double Click Hotkey

Hotmouse Hotmouse Recognition, Hotmouse Timeout

Quad Mode Channel Selection Timeout

OSD Position Position of OSD window

SYSTEM

MODE

CONFIGURATION

CONSOLE

OSD Language English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Security Set security level

Test Pattern Crosshairs – Color gradient - Rhombus - Rectangle – Stripes

Disable Channel

Control

PIP ( Picture in Picture) Size, zoom, position and display modes

Start Set start configuration

Backup Save configuration settings

Recall Restore last saved configurations

Factory Reset Reset to factory default settings

Video Output Video resolution and frequency

Keyboard Keyboard layout

Touchscreen Calibration / Mouse key emulation / Enlarge on touch

Fade Smooth transitions

Multi Monitor Assign mouse /keyboard to video

EDID Read and display EDID data of monitor

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Table 4-1. On-screen display commands (continued)

Description Header Header

Input Status Display computers’ video input resolutions

DVI/VGA Setting: DVI - VGA - VGA/DVI - DVI/ VGA

Brightness Set brightness of analog input signal

Contrast Set contrast of analog input signal

VIDEO

COMPUTER

Horiz Position Horizontal screen position

Vert Position Vertical screen position

Screen Width Set screen width of analog input signal

Phase Adjust phase of analog input signal

Format Fit input format to screen

Keyboard Display t ype of keyboard ( PC1, PC2, PC3, or USB)

Mouse Display t ype of mouse (PS/2, PS/2 wheel or USB)

USB Set USB mouse positioning (absolute /relative)

Reset PS/2 Reset PS /2 mouse and keyboard

EDID/ DDC Program input EDID

USB DEVICE 1-4

HELP Hotkey List of keyboard commands

USB Port Status Shows USB 2.0 matrix status

Change Switch to/ Switching mode/Device name

Info Revision level –firmware/hardware

Contact Contact information

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4.1 OSD Overview

There are three ways to open the OSD main menu (Figure 4-2) for the ServSwitch 4site II:

Figure 4-2. The OSD main menu

1. Use the keyboard command “hotkey“ + “O“ (see Appendix, Section A.1, Keyboard Commands).

2. Simultaneously press the front-panel buttons “Quad“ and “PiP“ for longer than one second.

Figure 4-3. The OSD main menu will open if you simultaneously press the Quad and PiP buttons for more than one second.

3. Remotely open the OSD via ConfDev program on an external PC with a serial connection (see Appendix, Section A.1, Keyboard
Commands.

The main menu pops up in the center of the screen (on top of the video image).

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4.2 Main Menu Window

Using the OSD is simple and easy. To navigate, either use the buttons on the front panel or your keyboard.

Navigation with the Keyboard

To navigate from one field to the next in the OSD menu, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys or TAB/SHIFT-TAB keys. Use the LEFT
and RIGHT arrow or + (PLUS) and – (MINUS) keys to change the value in the current field. Press ENTER to select a menu item.

Press ESC to return to the previous window (higher menu level) or exit the OSD. Changes in parameters are saved automatically.

4.3 Navigation

Navigation Using the Buttons on the Front Panel

Figure 4-4. Navigation using the buttons on the front panel

Navigation using the buttons on the front panel is analogous to using the console keyboard. Buttons 1 and 2 correspond to the
UP and DOWN arrow keys and Buttons 3 and 4 correspond to the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys or the +/- keys. Confirm your entry
by pressing the PIP/Select button.

Press the Quad/Exit button to return to the previous page (higher menu level) or exit the OSD. Changed settings are saved
automatically.

NOTE: Keyboard commands are possible while the OSD window is open. To activate hotkey commands, use the CTRL key instead
of the currently set hotkey(see Appendix, Section A.1, Keyboard Commands).

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4.4 The OSD System Menu

Hotkey Commands

Use the arrow keys to navigate in the System menu to the entry Hotkey and press the Enter/Select key to open the Hotkey
window.

Two Different Hotkey Modes are Available

Multiple Keys: For multiple hotkey commands, you can define one to four keys that are pressed simultaneously to enter the

command mode. Selectable keys are: Strg, Shift, Alt, and Windows.

Double Click: For double-click hotkey commands you can choose one key, which is double clicked to enter the command mode.
Selectable keys are: Strg, Shift, Alt, and Scroll.

To change the hotkey mode or select another hotkey, navigate with the Tab or Arrow Up/Down keys to the respective field and
use the Arrow Left/Right or the +/- keys to change the setting.

Figure 4-5. Two different Hotkey modes are available.

NOTE: The command mode is indicated by the LED flashing on the console keyboard. The default setting for the Multiple Hotkey
is CTRL + ALT.

NOTE: For a list of hotkeys to operate the ServSwitch 4site II, See Appendix, Section A.1: Keyboard Commands).

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The Hotmouse Function

Use the arrow keys to navigate in the System menu to the entry Hotmouse and press Enter/Select to open the Hotmouse
window.

Figure 4-6. How to enable the Hotmouse function.

Hotmouse is an exclusive function that comes with the ServSwitch 4site II. It works with your standard mouse or trackball mouse.

To activate Hotmouse operation, navigate to “Enable Hotmouse“ and click the checkbox

There are two modes of Hotmouse operation: Hotmouse Cursor and Hotmouse Menu.

Hotmouse Cursor: The Hotmouse Cursor mode supports only a limited set of operations.

Hotmouse Menu: The Hotmouse Menu allows execution of all switch operations and PiP settings.

NOTE: While the Hotmouse function is activated, the active computer can still be operated by keyboard.

NOTE: For a detailed description of Hotmouse, Hotmouse functionalities, and Hotmouse menu, see Chapter 5: Using Hotmouse.

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Quad Mode

Use the arrow keys to navigate in the System menu to the entry Quad Mode and press Enter/Select to open the Quad Mode
window.

Figure 4-7. Enabling Quad mode.

Channel selection timeout defines the period (1 to 30 seconds) after which the selector will close automatically. The default
setting is 5 seconds.

Location of the Selector

Figure 4-8. The selector.

In Quad mode, use Hotkey Q to open the selector. The selector indicates the active channel (mouse and keyboard enabled).
Alternatively, press front button “Quad”.

NOTE: Press Hotkey + arrow key to switch the selector (active channel) from one channel to the next.

Selector

NOTE: After expiration of the selector timeout, the selector closes.

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OSD Position

Use the arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the OSD POSITION entry, and press ENTER/SELECT to open the OSD
POSITION window.

Figure 4-9. The OSD Position window.

Use this function to move the OSD window to any position on the screen.

OSD Language

Use the arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the OSD LANGUAGE entry, and press ENTER/SELECT to open the OSD
LANGUAGE window.

Figure 4-10. The OCD Language window.

Set OSD LANGUAGE to either English (default: English), Deutsch (German), or Español (Spanish).

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Security – Security Levels

Use the arrow keys to navigate in the System menu to the Security entry and press Enter/Select to open the Security window.

Figure 4-11. The OSD Security window.

The Security feature enables you to reduce the functional range of the ServSwitch 4site II. Eight security levels are available.

By default, all functions are enabled (Security Level 0). To change the security level, you must first enter a predefined password.
This six-digit password is 241143.

After entering the password on the keyboard or front panel (the password is not displayed in the password field), the Security
window opens. Enter the desired security level (0 to 8) under “Select security level.”

Figure 4-12. Select the security level.

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SECURITY LEVEL 0

This is the default setting of the ServSwitch 4site II. All settings are allowed and all functions are enabled.

NOTE: Before changing the security level, please set the configuration you wish to work with to the higher security level, under

MODE u START (see Section 4.5, OSD Mode Menu). This configuration will be maintained when the ServSwitch 4site II is
reset, in case of power failure, or when power is turned off and on again.

SECURITY LEVEL 8

Security Level 8 allows you to work only on one channel (computer) in a predefined display mode (Quad, Full-Screen or PiP
mode). No settings can be changed, apart from the Security menu item, where you can change the security level.

SYSTEM SECURITY

SECURITY LEVEL 7

Like Security Level 8, but you can open OSD windows that only show display modes and device settings.

Console Video Output/EDID
Video Input Status
Computer Keyboard/Mouse/EDID/DDC
Help Hotkey/About/Contact

SECURITY LEVEL 6

Like Security Level 7, with the following additional operations:

System Control
Console Fade

- Setting of active channel using front-panel buttons, hotkeys or hotmouse

- Selecting channel with PiP button in Quad mode

- Changing the directly selectable PiP channel in PiP mode single direct

SECURITY LEVEL 5

Like Security Level 6, with the following additional operations:

System Test Pattern

- Setting of display mode (Quad/Full-Screen/PiP) using front-panel buttons, hotkeys, or hotmouse.

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SECURITY LEVEL 4

Like Security Level 5, with the following additional settings in the OSD:

System OSD Position
Mode PiP/Start
Configuration Recall
Video Format

- Modify PiP settings in Hotmouse menu

- Changing both channels in Dual mode

- Changing the fixed PiP channel in PiP mode single fixed

SECURITY LEVEL 3

Like Security Level 4, with the following additional settings in the OSD:

System OSD Language
Video Brightness/Contrast/Horiz Position/Vert Position
USB Device 1-4 Screen Width/Phase

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SECURITY LEVEL 2

Like Security Level 3, with the following additional settings in the OSD:

System Hotkey/Hotmouse/Quad Mode
Console Keyboard/Touchscreen

SECURITY LEVEL 1

Like Security Level 2, with the following additional settings in the OSD:

System Disable Channel
Console Multimonitor/Video Output
Video DVI/VGA
Computer Mouse/Reset PS/2

- Switch video output to VGA (using hotkey ‘V’ or front panel buttons 1+2)

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