Gefen EXT-DPKVM-241 User Manual

2x1 DisplayPort

KVM

EXT-DPKVM-241

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting And Operating The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM
7 Operating The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM
8 RMT-2IR Remote Control Description
9 RMT-2IR Remote Installation
10 Infrared (IR) Code Channel Confi guration
11 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
12 Additional Switching Options
13 Specifi cations
14 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 2x1 DisplayPort KVM. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The Gefen 2x1 DisplayPort KVM

The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM Switcher allows effortless switching of DisplayPort
between two computers using just one display and one USB2.0 port for a
keyboard and mouse. Audio, video and control signals are switched for each
computer upon selection, providing an easy and effective method of accessing
two computers from one workstation without the hassle of network. Switching can
also be performed through the front panel Select button, IR remote control or via
RS232.

How It Works

DisplayPort’s plug-and-play construction and compact connector enables faster,
easier installations with less chance of errors.

Connect a DisplayPort display and USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse to the Switcher’s
outputs. Connect both computers’ DisplayPort, USB and audio ports to the
Switcher’s inputs using the supplied cables. The Switcher is compatible with both
Macintosh and PC keyboards, mice and displays.

Note: If the source and/or display is not DisplayPort compliant, a protocol­specifi c protocol adapter will be required in order to connect the source to the
Switcher and/or the Switcher to the high-resolution display.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 2X1 DISPLAYPORT KVM

• Display Information (EDID) is normally required by source/host devices to
determine the capabilities of the attached peripherals. The 2x1 DisplayPort
KVM features complete EDID passthrough. This means that when EDID
is present on the output device, it will be passed to the active source/host
device.

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FEATURES

Features

• Switches one High-Resolution Display between two DisplayPort-equipped
computers with audio/video and USB keyboards

• Compact connector for easier installations

• Switches up to 2560x1600 maximum resolution

• Supports RGB and YCbCr color spaces

Package Includes

(1) DisplayPort KVM Switcher
(2) 6-foot DisplayPort cable
(2) 6-foot USB 2.0 cable
(2) 6-foot 3.5mm mini-stereo audio cable
(1) 5V DC Universal Power Supply
(1) IR Remote Control
(1) User’s Manual

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