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EXT-DVIK-MV-441
User Manual
4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
Release A3
*Preferred
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this unit near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this unit, never handle or touch
this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit,
the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this unit and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Important Safety Instructions
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Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
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Warranty Information
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Technical Support
(818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Fax
(818) 772-9120
Email
support@gefen.com
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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• Always make sure that the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is running the latest
rmware. The Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite is a free downloadable application
from Gefen that provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades
for this product.
Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/
• In order to operate the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a mouse, a 3-button
mouse is required.
• When controlling the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher using a keyboard, the default
hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To dene a different hotkey, refer to the section Dening
the Hotkey (page 40).
• The display connected to Video A will support multiple sources. The display
connected to Video B will only be user to display the currently selected source and
connect display multiple sources.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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Operating Notes
This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Dual Screen Workstation Set-up: Full Screen and Multiview
• 4 Multiview Modes: Full Screen, Quad-View, PIP (Picture-In-Picture), and PAP
(Picture-And-Picture)
• Input and Output resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and 1080p Full HD
• HDCP 1.4 Compliant
• Controlled via front panel, keyboard/mouse, and RS-232.
• Comprehensive and easy-to-use On Screen Display.
• Supports cascading of up to 8 units to create a 32 computer system controlled from
one keyboard/mouse workstation.
• Firmware update via USB port using the Gefen Syner-G™ software
• Locking power supply connector
• Rack-mountable using the included brackets
Packing List
The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher ships with the items listed below. If any of these items
are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
• 1 x 12V DC Power Supply
• 1 x IEC AC power cord
• 2 x Rack Ears
• 6 x Rack Ear-to-unit attachment screws
• 4 x Self-adhesive bump-ons
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2
Back Panel .................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................. 7
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 7
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 9
2 Basic Operation
Powering the Switcher......................................................................................... 12
Display Nomenclature ......................................................................................... 14
Main and Auxiliary Displays ........................................................................ 14
Using the Auxiliary Display .......................................................................... 15
Windows ...................................................................................................... 16
Display Modes ..................................................................................................... 17
Selecting the Display Mode ......................................................................... 18
Switching Sources ............................................................................................... 19
Full Mode .................................................................................................... 19
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Mode ..................................................................... 22
Quad Mode ................................................................................................. 26
PAP (Picture-And-Picture) Mode ................................................................ 30
Solo Buttons ........................................................................................................ 33
Independent USB Switching ....................................................................... 33
Independent Audio Switching ...................................................................... 34
PIP & PAP Modes................................................................................................ 36
Zoom and Position (PIP Only) ..................................................................... 36
Window Management in PAP Mode ........................................................... 37
OSD Menu........................................................................................................... 39
Accessing the Menu System ....................................................................... 39
Dening the Hotkey ..................................................................................... 40
Linking / Unlinking USB ............................................................................... 42
Linking / Unlinking Audio ............................................................................. 44
Linking / Unlinking Video B ......................................................................... 46
OSD Timeout .............................................................................................. 48
Titlebar Timeout .......................................................................................... 50
Show PC Name ........................................................................................... 52
Show Video Signal ...................................................................................... 54
Output Resolution ....................................................................................... 56
Shrink Control ............................................................................................. 58
EDID Mode .................................................................................................. 60
One-Click Switching .................................................................................... 62
PIP Scan Period .......................................................................................... 64
Load Factory Default ................................................................................... 66
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Table of Contents
Read Monitor EDID ..................................................................................... 68
Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................................... 70
Changing the Source Name ........................................................................ 71
Cascading ........................................................................................................... 73
3 Advanced Operation
RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................. 80
RS-232 Interface ......................................................................................... 80
RS-232 Settings .......................................................................................... 80
Commands .......................................................................................................... 81
4 Appendix
Default Settings ..................................................................................................114
OSD .......................................................................................................... 114
Hotkeys ..................................................................................................... 115
Updating the Firmware .......................................................................................117
Verifying the USB Driver ........................................................................... 117
Using Syner-G ........................................................................................... 118
Specications .................................................................................................... 125
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1 Getting Started
4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
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Page Title
Front Panel
Introduction
Getting Started
Getting Started
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
USB 1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
®
USB USB
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
RS-232 In12V DCMain RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
1
2
3 5 6 74
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Page TitleIntroduction
ID Name Description
1 USB Connect a USB device to each of these
USB ports.
2 Source selection (1 - 4) Press these buttons to select the
video / audio / USB source.
See Switching Sources (page 19) for
more information.
3 Solo (USB, Audio) These buttons allow separate (unlinked)
selection of USB an audio sources.
When either button is illuminated, the
Source selection (1 - 4) buttons select
the USB or audio source instead of the
Video A source.
4 OSD buttons Use these buttons to control the built-in
On-Screen Display (OSD). See OSD
Menu (page 39) for more information.
5 Display mode Press these buttons to select the desired
display mode. See Selecting the Display
Mode (page 18) for more information.
6 Reset Use a sharp-pointed object to depress
this button and reset the unit.
7 Power This LED indicator will glow solid blue
when power is applied to the unit.
Getting Started
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Back Panel
Introduction
Getting Started
Getting Started
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
RS-232 In12V DCMain RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
1 2 3 4 5 8
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11
6
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Introduction
ID Name Description
1 Grounding terminal Connect a grounding wire from this
terminal to an approved Earth ground.
2 Main Press this switch to power-on or power-
off the unit.
3 12V DC Connect the included power supply from
this power receptacle to an available
electrical outlet.
4 RS-232 In Connect an RS-232 cable from this
power to an RS-232 controller.
5 RS-232 Out Connect an RS-232 cable from this port
to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
6 Keyboard / Mouse Connect a keyboard and mouse to these
USB ports.
7 Video A / Video B Connect a DVI cable from each of these
ports to a DVI display. The Video A port
is the main display and supports multiple
windows. Video B is the auxiliary
display. See Display Nomenclature
(page 14) for more information.
8 Mic (Workstation) Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable
from this jack to the Mic jack on the
workstation computer.
9 L/R Out Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from
this jack to a pair of powered speakers.
10 Mic
(Source 1 - Source 4)
Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from
this jack to the Mic jack on the source
computer.
11 L/R In
(Source 1 - Source 4)
Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable
from this jack to the Line Out jack on the
computer.
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Getting Started
Introduction
ID Name Description
12 USB Host
(Source 1 - Source 4)
Use USB cables to connect up to four
computers to these USB ports.
13 DVI-D In
(Source 1 - Source 4)
Connect up to four computer sources to
these ports using DVI cables.
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Connection Instructions
► Video Source
1. Use DVI cables to connect a DVI source (e.g. computer) to each one of the DVI-D In
ports (Source 1 - Source 4) on the rear panel. Note that only DVI-D (digital) sources
are supported.
► Audio Source
2. Connect 3.5mm mini-stereo cables from the audio output on the computer to the L/R
In jacks on the rear panel.
► USB (Host)
3. Connect USB cables from each computer to the USB Host ports on the read panel.
► Displays
4. Connect a DVI display to each of the Workstation ports (Video A DVD-D and Video B
DVI-D). Note that the display connected to Video A will support multiple sources.
The display connected to Video B will only be used to display the currently selected
source and cannot display multiple sources.
► Mouse & Keyboard (Switcher Control)
5. Connect a computer keyboard to the Keyboard USB port. Connect a mouse device
to the Mouse USB port. To take advantage of all the control features, we recommend
a mouse that has a scroll wheel.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
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Installation
Getting Started
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
PAP
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
RS-232 In
RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic
L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D
DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
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► Audio Output
6. Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the L/R Out jack to a pair of powered
speakers.
► RS-232 (optional)
7. Connect an RS-232 cable from the automation control device to the RS-232 In port.
8. Connect another RS-232 cable from the RS-232 Out port to another 4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher. Up to eight 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switchers can be daisychained together. See Cascading (page 73) for more information.
► USB (computer control)
9. Connect up to two USB devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse, USB drive, etc.) to these
ports. Depending upon which source is selected, the USB device can be used by
a different computer.
► Grounding
9. Connect a grounding wiring from the grounding terminal to an approved Earth ground.
► Power
10. Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle on the 4x1 DVI
KVM Multiview Switcher.
11. Connect the included AC cable from the power receptacle to an available electrical
outlet.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Installation
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Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
USB 1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
®
USB USB
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
USB 1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
®
USB USB
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
RS-232 In12V DCMain RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
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Sample Wiring Diagram
Getting Started
RS-232 CABLE
DVI Display
DVI Display
Keyboard
Mouse
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
USB CABLE
Mic
MIC CABLE
DVI CABLE
4x
Multimedia
PC/Servers
3.5mm MINI-STEREO CABLE
RS-232
Automation
Control Device
USB Printer
USB External HDD
Powered
Speakers
Daisy-Chain
to a second
EXT-DVIK-MV-41’s
RS-232 In
RS-232
In
RS-232
Out
Installation
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4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
2 Basic Operation
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1. Before powering-on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher, make sure all devices and
the power supply are connected, as outlined under Installation (page 7).
2. Press the Main (power) button on the back panel so that the top-portion, marked with
an “I”, is ush with the back panel
3. The Power indicator on the front of the unit will glow solid blue. In addition, both the
Quad display mode and Source 1 buttons will be selected (illuminated), as shown:
Powering the Switcher
Basic OperationBasic Operation
DVI Displays
A
B
3
2
1
4
Computer Sources
Keyboard / Mouse
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
USB 1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
®
USB USB
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
RS-232 In12V DCMain
RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
Unit is powered
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
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4. Power-on all computer sources. The image from each source will be combined on
a single screen on the display connected to Video A. The currently selected source
(Source 1, by default) will be shown on the display connected to Video B.
The window layout for Quad mode, on Video A, is arranged as follows:
Basic OperationBasic Operation
Powering the Switcher
DVI Displays
A
B
3
2
1
4
Computer Sources
Keyboard / Mouse
1
3 4
2
1
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
1
3 4
2
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
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Main and Auxiliary Displays
The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses has two output ports on the rear panel: Video
A and Video B. The Video A port is used to display the video modes (Full, PIP, Quad, and
PAP) and is referred to as the main display.
The Video B port is used to display the currently selected source and is referred to as the
auxiliary display. Each of these displays serve a unique function and cannot be changed.
For example, the auxiliary display can never display more than one source at a time.
Main display (Video A) Auxiliary display (Video B)
Basic Operation
Display Nomenclature
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1
Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In
DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
Video BVideo A
Information
Video A is scaled and the resolution can be set using the #set_output
command. Video B is pass-through and cannot be scaled.
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Using the Auxiliary Display
The auxiliary display always displays the currently selected source. In this example, we are
in PIP mode and the Source 1 button is currently selected. Source 1 is displayed on the
auxiliary display (Video B).
Now, we’ll switch to Source 2. As expected, Source 2 is now displayed on the auxiliary
display (Video B). Source 2 is also displayed in the main window of the main display
(Video A). PIP mode and other modes will be covered in greater detail in a later section.
DVI Displays
A
B
2
1
Computer Sources
2
2
2
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
Basic Operation
DVI Displays
A
B
2
1
Computer Sources
1
2
1
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
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Windows
When we talk about a window, we are referring to an individual source (image) within one
of the multiple-source display modes: PIP, Quad, or PAP.
By denition, a subordinate window can always be switched with a main window. PIP and
PAP modes contain both main and subordinate windows.
Full mode contains a single window. Quad mode contains four xed windows:
Basic Operation
Display Nomenclature
subordinate
main
main
subordinate
subordinate
main
subordinate
subordinate subordinate
subordinatesubordinate
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
USB 1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
®
USB USB
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
EXT-DVIK-MV-41
RS-232 In12V DCMain RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
Source 1
Main display Auxiliary display
Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
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The Video A port on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher provides the ability to display up
to four DVI sources, simultaneously. The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4
display modes: Full, PIP (Picture-In-Picture), Quad, and PAP (Picture-And-Picture).
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Basic OperationBasic Operation
Display Modes
2
1
1
3 4
2
1
2
1
3
4
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
Full
Quad
PAP (Picture-And-Picture)
Displays a full-screen image of the
selected source (1 - 4).
Displays any two sources, in
separate windows, on a single
screen: The main (larger) window
and the subordinate (smaller)
window. The subordinate window
can be re-sized and repositioned.
See PIP & PAP Modes (page 36)
for details.
Displays all four sources on a
single screen. Each window
displays a single source. The
window order cannot be changed.
Displays all four sources on a
single screen: The main (larger)
window and 3 subordinate
(smaller) windows. The main
window can “swapped” with any of
the subordinate windows.
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Basic Operation
Display Modes
Selecting the Display Mode
The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes. Of these 4 display
modes, both PIP and PAP display modes allow you to switch the main window to a
subordinate window. In the case of PIP mode, the subordinate window can be repositioned
to any location on the display and can be re-sized, if desired.
There are several ways to switch to a display mode. The most straightforward method is
to use the buttons on the front panel. In the next section, we will cover these methods and
how to switch the sources within each display mode.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
Full
Quad
PAP (Picture-And-Picture)
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
2
1
3
4
1
3 4
2
2
1
1
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Basic Operation
Switching sources can be accomplished by using the Source buttons on the front panel,
the mouse, function keys, or using predened hot-key bindings. Hotkey assignments can
be user-dened as needed. In order to operate the Switcher using a mouse, a 3-button
mouse is required.
Full Mode
► Front panel
1. Press the Full button to enter Full mode.
2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4).
3. The currently selected source will be displayed on both Video A and
Video B.
► Mouse
1. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the mode menu on the
Video A display.
2. Left-click the Full mode icon.
3. A drop-down menu will be displayed.
01
02
03
04
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
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Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source buttons Full button
Switching Sources
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4. The currently selected source will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown:
5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu.
6. The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B.
7. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu.
► Keyboard
1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard.
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4. This number represents
the source to be displayed.
For example, to switch to Full mode and display the source connected
to Source 3, use the following keystrokes:
2. The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B.
01
02
03
04
Basic Operation
Switching Sources
Current source
+ + + X
hotkey hotkey F
+ + +
hotkey hotkey F 3
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
► OSD
1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard.
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
2. The OSD will be displayed.
3. Press the key.
4. The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B.
5. Press the key to immediately exit the OSD.
6. Use the keyboard, mouse, or front panel buttons to set the source for the
main window and the subordinate window.
7. For more information about OSD features, refer to OSD Menu (page 39).
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
F1
Esc
+ +
hotkey hotkey
Space Bar
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Mode
► Front panel
1. Press the PIP button to enter PIP mode.
2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4).
3. The selected source will be shown on both Video B and in the main
window on Video A.
4. Once the desired source for the main window is selected, press the PIP
button again to select the subordinate window. When the PIP button is
pushed again, it will blink rapidly.
5. Select the desired source for the subordinate window using the source
buttons.
6. The selected source will be on both Video B and in the subordinate window
of Video A.
7. Press the PIP button a third time to complete the source selection process.
8. The PIP button will glow solid blue.
9. The subordinate window can be re-sized and repositioned on Video A.
See PIP & PAP Modes (page 36) for more information.
Basic Operation
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source buttons PIP button
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
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Main
01
02
03
04
Sub
01
02
03
04
► Mouse
1. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the mode menu on the
Video A display.
2. Left-click the PIP mode icon.
3. A drop-down menu will be displayed. The drop-down menu will be
separated into two panels, as shown.
The top panel controls the main window. The bottom panel controls
the subordinate window.
4. The currently selected source, for each window, will be indicated
by a “dash”, as shown:
Basic Operation
Switching Sources
Main
01
02
03
04
Sub
01
02
03
04
Current main source
Current sub source
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu for the main
window on Video A. The selected source will also be displayed on Video
B.
6. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu for the
subordinate window on Video A. The selected source will also be displayed
on Video B.
7. The selected sources, for each window, will be displayed on Video A.
8. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu.
► Keyboard
1. To set the source for the main window, press the following keys,
in sequence, on the computer keyboard.
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
2. To set the source for the subordinate window, press the following keys,
in sequence, on the computer keyboard:
In both cases, X represents the number of the source to be displayed.
For example, to switch to PIP mode and set Source 1 to the main window
and Source 4 to the subordinate window, use the following keystrokes:
The main and subordinate windows can be assigned in any order.
+ + + X
hotkey hotkey I
+ + + X
hotkey hotkey P
+ + +
hotkey hotkey I 1
+ + +
hotkey hotkey P 4
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
► OSD
1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard.
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
2. The OSD will be displayed.
3. Press the 22 key.
4. Press the key to immediately exit the OSD.
5. Use the keyboard, mouse, or front panel buttons to set the source for the
main window and the subordinate window.
6. For more information about OSD features, refer to OSD Menu (page 39).
+ +
hotkey hotkey
Space Bar
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
F2
Esc
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Switching Sources
Quad Mode
Quad mode allows four all sources (Source 1 - Source 4) to be displayed on Video A.
The order and size of each window cannot be changed. Each window is associated with
a source: Window 1 = Source 1, Window 2 = Source 2, and so on.
The currently selected source will always be highlighted with a red outline. In the
illustration, below, Source 1 is the currently selected source.
1
3 4
2
Source 2
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1 selected
1
3 4
2
Red outline
Source 1
Source 4Source 3
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
► Front panel
1. Press the Quad button.
2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4).
3. The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the
associated window of Video A.
► Mouse
1. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the mode menu on the
Video A display.
2. Left-click the Quad mode icon.
3. A drop-down menu will be displayed.
01
02
03
04
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source buttons Quad button
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4. The currently selected source, for each window, will be indicated
by a “dash”, as shown:
5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu.
6. The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the
associated window in Video A.
7. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu.
► Keyboard
8. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard:
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4. This number represents
the source to be selected.
When a source is selected, it will appear on both Video B and in the
associated window of Video A.
For example, to switch to Quad mode and display the source connected
to Source 3, use the following keystrokes:
Basic Operation
Switching Sources
+ + + X
hotkey hotkey Q
+ + +
hotkey hotkey Q 3
Basic Operation
01
02
03
04
Current source
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
► OSD
1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard.
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
2. The OSD will be displayed.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the key to immediately exit the OSD.
5. For more information about OSD features, refer to OSD Menu (page 39).
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
F3
Esc
+ +
hotkey hotkey
Space Bar
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
PAP (Picture-And-Picture) Mode
► Front panel
1. Press the PAP button.
2. Press the desired source button (1 - 4).
3. The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the main
window of Video A. The subordinate windows will display the remaining
sources.
► Mouse
1. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the mode menu on the
Video A display.
2. Left-click the PAP mode icon.
3. A drop-down menu will be displayed.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source buttons PAP button
01
02
03
04
Basic Operation
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4. The currently selected source for the main window will be indicated
by a “dash”, as shown.
5. Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu.
6. The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the
associated window in Video A.
7. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu.
► Keyboard
1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard:
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 4. This number represents
the source to be selected.
When a source is selected, it will appear on both Video B and in the
main window of Video A.
For example, to switch to PAP mode and display the source connected
to Source 2, in the main window, use the following keystrokes:
2. The current source occupying the main window will be moved to a
subordinate window. See Window Management in PAP Mode (page 37)
for details on how the switcher manages main and subordinate windows in
PAP mode.
Basic Operation
Switching Sources
+ + + X
hotkey hotkey A
+ + +
hotkey hotkey A 2
01
02
03
04
Current source
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Basic Operation
Switching Sources
► OSD
1. Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard.
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to
Dening the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
2. The OSD will be displayed.
3. Press the 22 key.
4. Press the key to immediately exit the OSD.
5. Use the keyboard, mouse, or front panel buttons to set the source
for the main window.
6. For more information about OSD features, refer to OSD Menu (page 39).
+ +
hotkey hotkey Space Bar
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
F4
Esc
Basic Operation
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Independent USB Switching
By default, video, USB, and audio are switched simultaneously each time a different
source is selected. However, the switcher provides you with the ability to independently
route USB. This might be useful, for example, if you want to maintain the video connection
to Source 1 but temporarily switch USB control to Source 3.
1. Press the USB button on the front panel.
2. The USB button will glow solid blue. The switcher is now in solo USB mode. This will
allow us to switch USB independently of video and audio.
3. Press a source selection button (1 - 4) on the front panel to switch to the desired USB
source.
In the example, below, we have switched to Source 3. Now, both video and audio are
coming from Source 1 but USB control is on Source 3.
Information
The Solo USB and Audio buttons are used only to temporarily switch between
devices. To unlink devices from one another, use the OSD, RS-232, or
hotkeys. Refer to Linking / Unlinking USB (page 42), the #link and
#unlink commands, and Hotkeys (page 115).
Basic Operation
Solo Buttons
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
USB button
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Basic Operation
4. To exit solo USB mode, press the USB button again.
5. The USB button will turn off and the USB device will re-link with the currently selected
Video B source.
Independent Audio Switching
By default, video, USB, and audio are switched simultaneously each time a different
source is selected. However, the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher provides you with
the ability to independently route audio. This might be useful, for example, if you want to
maintain the video and USB connection to Source 2 but temporarily use the audio from
Source 3.
1. Press the Audio button on the front panel.
2. The Audio button will glow solid blue. The switcher is now in solo audio mode. This
will allow us to switch audio independently of video and USB.
3. Press a Source button (1 - 4) on the front panel to switch to the desired audio source.
In the example, below, we have switched the audio to Source 3. Now, both video and
USB are coming from Source 2 but the audio is coming from Source 3.
Basic Operation
Solo Buttons
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
1 2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Audio button
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4. To exit solo audio mode, press the Audio button again.
5. The Audio button will turn off and the audio device will re-link with the currently
selected Video B source.
Basic Operation
Solo Buttons
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
2 3 4
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
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Basic Operation
This section discusses some functions that are unique to PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and PAP
(Picture-And-Picture) modes.
Zoom and Position (PIP Only)
1. Enter PIP mode and set the main and subordinate windows with the desired sources.
2. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the Mode menu.
3. Place the mouse cursor over the subordinate window.
4. Left-click and drag the window to the desired position on the screen.
PIP & PAP Modes
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
5. To zoom-in or zoom-out of the subordinate window, use the scroll wheel on the
mouse. Make sure that the mouse cursor is placed over the subordinate window
before zooming.
Note that the zoom-in and zoom-out direction (scroll up or scroll down) will depend
upon the scroll settings of the mouse.
6. Once the subordinate window is set to the desired position and size, click the scroll
button to dismiss the Mode menu.
Window Management in PAP Mode
In PAP mode, the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher manages subordinate windows by
switching the main window with a subordinate window when a different source is selected.
The following example illustrates that moving a subordinate window to the main window is
not arbitrary.
1. Given that the main window is Source 1:
PIP & PAP Modes
2
1
3
4
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2. Pressing the Source 2 button swaps window 1 with window 2:
3. Pressing the Source 4 button swaps window 2 with window 4:
4. Finally, if we wanted Source 1 back in the main window, we would press the Source 1
button, which would swap window 4 with window 1.
1
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
1
3
2
Basic Operation
PIP & PAP Modes
Basic Operation
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Accessing the Menu System
The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses a built-in menu system to manage and control
all video features.
1. Access the menu system using the following keystrokes:
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Dening the
Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
2. The menu system will be displayed in the foreground.
3. To dismiss the menu system, press the Esc key.
4. See the following pages for information on using the various functions within the OSD.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
+ +
hotkey hotkey Space Bar
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
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Defining the Hotkey
The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. However, the hotkey assignment can be
changed. The Scroll Lock key is used in the following procedure.
1. To access the menu system, use the following keystrokes:
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
+ +
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Space Bar
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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4. Select the desired hotkey using the ◄ or ► keys on the computer keyboard.
The available selections are: Scroll, Caps, NumLock, L Ctrl, or R Ctrl.
5. Once the desired hotkey has been selected, press the Esc key.
6. The following message will be displayed:
7. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
8. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Linking / Unlinking USB
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Link USB option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the Link USB is set to Yes, then the USB will follow the source when switching.
If the Link USB is set to No, then the USB can be routed independently of the
currently selected source.
6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
7. The following message will be displayed:
8. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Linking / Unlinking Audio
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Link Audio option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the Link Audio is set to Yes, then the Audio will follow the source when switching.
If the Link Audio is set to No, then the Audio can be routed independently of the
currently selected source.
6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
7. The following message will be displayed:
8. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Linking / Unlinking Video B
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Link Video B option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the Link Video B is set to Yes, then the display connected to Video B will always
show the currently selected source. This is the default setting.
If the Link Video B is set to No, then this will allow each display (Video A and
Video B) to show a different source.
6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
7. The following message will be displayed:
8. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
OSD Timeout
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the OSD Timeout option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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5. Select the desired timeout by using the ◄ or ► keys.
The timeout can be set to one of the following values, in seconds: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20,
25, 30, 40, 50, or 60. To keep the OSD displayed at all times, set the OSD Timeout
value to 0 seconds. The default value is 10 seconds.
6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
7. The following message will be displayed:
8. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Titlebar Timeout
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Titlebar Timeout option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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5. Select the desired timeout by using the ◄ or ► keys.
The timeout can be set to one of the following values, in seconds: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20,
25, 30, or OFF. To keep the titlebar displayed at all times, set the Titlebar Timeout
value to 0 seconds. To prevent the titlebar from being displayed, set the timeout value
to OFF. The default value is 5 seconds.
6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
7. The following message will be displayed:
8. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Show PC Name
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Show PC Name option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Basic Operation
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4. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the Show PC Name is set to Yes, then the name of the PC will be displayed above
the current input resolution. This is the default setting.
If the Show PC Name is set to No, then only the input resolution will be displayed.
See Show Video Signal (page 54) for more information on hiding / displaying
the current input resolution.
5. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
6. The following message will be displayed:
7. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
8. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
03 PC03
1920 x 1200
PC Name
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Show Video Signal
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Show Video Signal option.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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5. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the Show Video Signal is set to Yes, then the current input resolution will be
displayed below the current PC name. This is the default setting.
If the Show Video Signal is set to No, then only the PC name will be displayed.
See Show PC Name (page 52) for more information on hiding / displaying
the PC name.
6. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
7. The following message will be displayed:
8. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
03 PC03
1920 x 1200
Video Signal
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Output Resolution
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Next Page option.
5. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Output Resolution option.
7. Select the desired resolution by using the ◄ or ► keys.
The following resolutions are available: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1280x720,
1360x768, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, and Auto.
8. Once the desired resolution has been selected, press the Esc key.
9. The following message will be displayed:
10. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
11. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Previous Page
Output Resolution
Shrink Control
EDID Mode
OneClick Switching
PIP Scan Period
Load Factory Default
Main Menu
Information
Exit
1280x1024
Keep Ratio
External
Wheel
10 Sec
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
Important
Before changing this setting, make sure that the connected display can
support the selected output resolution. If an unsupported resolution is
selected, you will need to set the output resolution using the RS-232
command set. See the #set_output command for more information.
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Shrink Control
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Next Page option.
5. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Shrink Control option.
7. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the Shrink Control is set to Keep Ratio, then the output aspect ratio will match
the input aspect ratio. This is the default setting.
If the Shrink Control is set to Fill, then the image will be stretched to ll the screen.
8. Once the desired resolution has been selected, press the Esc key.
9. The following message will be displayed:
10. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
11. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Previous Page
Output Resolution
Shrink Control
EDID Mode
OneClick Switching
PIP Scan Period
Load Factory Default
Main Menu
Information
Exit
1280x1024
Keep Ratio
External
Wheel
10 Sec
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
EDID Mode
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Next Page option.
5. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the EDID Control option.
7. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
If the EDID Mode is set to External, then EDID from the display that is connected
to Video A will be used. This is the default setting.
If the EDID Mode is set to 1080P, then the display connected to Video A will use
the built-in internal EDID.
8. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
9. The following message will be displayed:
10. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
11. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Previous Page
Output Resolution
Shrink Control
EDID Mode
OneClick Switching
PIP Scan Period
Load Factory Default
Main Menu
Information
Exit
1280x1024
Keep Ratio
External
Wheel
10 Sec
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
One-Click Switching
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Next Page option.
5. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the One-Click Switching option.
7. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
The following options are available: Wheel, Button 4, Button 5,
or Disabled. The default setting is Wheel.
8. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
9. The following message will be displayed:
10. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
11. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Previous Page
Output Resolution
Shrink Control
EDID Mode
OneClick Switching
PIP Scan Period
Load Factory Default
Main Menu
Information
Exit
1280x1024
Keep Ratio
1080P
Wheel
10 Sec
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
PIP Scan Period
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Next Page option.
5. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the PIP Scan Period option.
7. Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys.
The following time periods (in seconds) are available: 10, 20 30, 40, 50, or 60.
The default setting is 10.
8. Once the desired option has been selected, press the Esc key.
9. The following message will be displayed:
10. Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
To discard changes, press the ► key to select the No option, then press Enter.
11. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Previous Page
Output Resolution
Shrink Control
EDID Mode
OneClick Switching
PIP Scan Period
Load Factory Default
Main Menu
Information
Exit
1280x1024
Keep Ratio
1080P
Wheel
10 Sec
Yes No
Save Before Exit?
Esc Back
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Load Factory Default
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Next Page option.
5. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Scroll
Yes
Yes
Yes
30 Sec
05 Sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hotkey
Link USB
Link Audio
Link Video B
OSD Timeout
Titlebar Timeout
Show PC Name
Show Video Signal
Next Page
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
Basic Operation
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Load Factory Default option.
7. Press the Enter key.
8. The following message will be displayed:
The No option will be selected by default.
► To continue without resetting the unit to factory-default settings, press the
Enter key.
► To reset the unit to factory-default settings, select the Yes option using
the ◄ or ► key and then press the Enter key.
9. To return to the previous screen, without making changes, press the Esc key.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Settings
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
A D
Exit
Select
Navigate
Change
1280x1024
Keep Ratio
1080P
Wheel
10 Sec
Previous Page
Output Resolution
Shrink Control
EDID Mode
OneClick Switching
PIP Scan Period
Load Factory Default
Main Menu
Information
Exit
Yes No
Esc Back
Load Default Settings?
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Read Monitor EDID
The Read Monitor EDID function is designed to be used if the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview
Switcher is unable to automatically read the EDID of the display connected to Video A.
If the display’s EDID is corrupted, then the switcher will automatically use the built-in EDID
on the switcher.
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Make sure the EDID Mode is set to External.
3. Select the Information option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
4. Press the Enter key to display the Information screen.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
KVM ID: 01 / 02
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
F1
F2
F3
F4
Information
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
Exit
Select
Navigate
Read Monitor EDID
Upgrade Firmware
Monitor Model
Preferred Timing
Firmware Version
DVIK-MV-41
1920x1080
FW 1.0.2
Main Menu
Settings
Exit
Basic Operation
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5. The Read Monitor EDID option will be highlighted.
6. Press the Enter key to read the EDID.
7. The following progress bar will be displayed as the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
reads the EDID of the display that is connected to Video A:
8. After the progress bar disappears, the EDID-reading process will be complete.
9. The EDID of the display connected to Video A will now be used.
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Read Monitor EDID
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Upgrade Firmware
To upgrade the rmware for the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher, use the Gefen
Syner-G™ Software Suite, which can be downloaded here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/.
See Updating the Firmware (page 117) for more information. The following illustrations
are shown for documentation purposes only.
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the Information option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the Enter key to display the following screen.
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
KVM ID: 01 / 02
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Information
F1
F2
F3
F4
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Esc
Enter
W S
Exit
Select
Navigate
PanasonicTV0
1920x1080
FW 1.0.2
Read Monitor EDID
Upgrade Firmware
Monitor Model
Preferred Timing
Firmware Version
Main Menu
Information
Exit
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Basic Operation
OSD Menu
Changing the Source Name
By default, each of the four inputs on the switcher is named as follows: PC01, PC02,
PC03, and PC04. To keep track of your sources, it is recommended to use names that are
unique to each device.
1. Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more
information.
2. Select the desired Input Name by using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard.
3. Press the key.
4. The Input Name text will be red and the rst character in the Input Name will be
highlighted in blue.
5. Type the new name of the Input Name. The name cannot exceed 12 characters in
length.
6. Press the Enter key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
P C 0 1
PC02
PC03
PC04
Settings
Information
Exit
Ins
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7. The new Input Name will be displayed.
8. Repeat steps 2 - 6 for each input, as desired.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
BossComputer
PC02
PC03
PC04
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
OSD Menu
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Basic Operation
Cascading
By cascading (“daisy-chaining”) switchers, up to 32 computers can be controlled from a
single keyboard and mouse. The RS-232 In / RS-232 Out ports are used to connect each
switch in the chain. A maximum of eight switchers can be connected.
1. Connect an RS-232 controller (if applicable) to the RS-232 In port on the rst switcher.
2. Connect another RS-232 cable to the RS-232 Out port.
3. Connect the opposite end of the RS-232 cable, from the rst switcher, to the
RS-232 In port on the second switcher.
4. Continue the process outlined in steps 2 and 3 for each switcher.
5. The connection of each switcher should appear as follows:
Information
The video, audio, and front-panel USB devices cannot be shared (connected)
between switchers. An external RS-232 controller connected to switcher #1
can send commands to all of the connected switchers, if needed.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1 Source 2
Source 3 Source 4
RS-232 In
RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In
DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1 Source 2
Source 3 Source 4
RS-232 In
RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In
DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1 Source 2
Source 3 Source 4
RS-232 In
RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic
L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In
DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher
Menu/Back
Select
USB
Video B
Audio
USB
Solo
Audio
Full PIP Quad
Reset Power
PAP
Source 1 Source 2
Source 3 Source 4
RS-232 In
RS-232 Out
Keyboard Mouse Mic L/R Out Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host Mic L/R In USB Host
Video A DVI-D Video B DVI-D DVI-D In DVI-D In
DVI-D In DVI-D In
USB USB
Workstation
Switcher 1
to RS-232 controller
to Keyboard
to Mouse
Switcher 2
Switcher 3
Switcher 8
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
6. Here is a sample wiring diagram of three switchers connected together using
two RS-232 cables.
The rst switcher in the chain has an ID of 1. The second switcher in the chain
has an ID of 2, the third switcher has an ID of 3, and so on.
7. Display the OSD using the keyboard or front-panel buttons.
Cascading
B
A
B
A
ID = 3
B
A
Keyboard / Mouse
RS-232 cable
RS-232 cable
Computer Sources
Video / USB / Audio
ID = 2
ID = 1
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
KVM ID: 01 / 03
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
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Basic Operation
8. Next to KVM ID, there are two numbers. The rst number is the active switcher.
The second number is the total number of switchers in the chain.
In the example below, we have 01 / 03:
Because all the switchers are connected, we can control any of switches directly from
the keyboard and mouse that are connected to the rst switcher in the chain.
9. To move between switchers, use one of the following methods:
• Use the #kvm command to set the active switcher.
• Use the following hotkey combination:
Where X is a number on the keyboard from 1 to 8. This number represents the
switcher to be selected.
• Move the mouse cursor to the desired display of the switcher to be controlled.
Cascading
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
KVM ID: 01 / 03
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Input
01
02
03
04
KVM ID: 01 / 03
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
Active ID Total switchers
+ + + X
hotkey hotkey K
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Cascading
10. For example, to switch to switcher 3 using hotkeys, type the following:
11. Display the OSD using the keyboard or front-panel buttons.
12. To set the active switcher using the mouse, make sure that the display mode icons
are displayed in the active display.
13. Click the middle mouse button to bring up the display mode icons.
F1
F2
F3
F4
Ins
Home
Main menu
Full view
PIP view
Quad view
PAP view
Edit
Video B
Esc
Enter
A
H
I
Exit
Select
Switch Audio
Switch USB
PIP display
Input
01
02
03
04
KVM ID: 03 / 03
AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP
AUD USB VID-A VID-B
PIP
z
z
X
X
X
X
X
X
Select
Settings
Information
Exit
Name VID USB
PC01
PC02
PC03
PC04
+ + +
hotkey hotkey K 3
Active switcher is 3
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Basic Operation
10. Move the mouse cursor to the display connected to switcher 2.
Note that in display mode, that the mouse is not displayed on Video B when moving
between switchers.
11. As soon as the mouse is displayed on Video A on switcher 2, then switcher 2 will
be the active switcher.
12. Select the desired display mode for Video A on switcher 2 by clicking the middle
mouse button.
Cascading
Video A (Switcher 3)Video A (Switcher 2)
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4x1 DVI KVM
Multiview Switcher
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RS-232 Interface
Advanced Operation
RS-232 Interface
Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used.
RS-232 Settings
Description Setting
Baud rate
115200
Data bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
Hardware ow control
None
DE-9
564738291
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
R1
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
R1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RS-232 Controller Switcher
Important
When sending RS=232 commands, a carriage return (0x0d) and a line feed
(0x0a) must be included and the end of the command.
Advanced Operation
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Commands
Command Description
#aspect
Sets the aspect ratio
#audio
Switches the audio source
#beeper
Activates the beeper
#fadefault
Resets unit to factory-default settings
#help
Displays all available commands
#hotkey
Sets the hotkey
#kvm
Switches the active KVM
#link
Binds peripherals to the specied KVM port
#list
Displays the hotkey list
#lock_edid
Locks EDID settings during power-up
#mode
Sets the display mode
#mute
Mutes the audio
#pip
Sets the Picture-In-Picture mode
#quad
Sets Quad-View mode
#reboot
Reboots the unit
#scan
Auto-scan mode
#set_edid
Sets the EDID mode
#set_mask
Masks the video on the specied port
#set_output
Sets the output resolution
#show_edid
Displays the EDID settings
#show_output
Displays the current output resolution
#show_ver_data
Displays the software
#unlink
Unbind peripherals from the KVM port
#upgrade
Upgrade the rmware
#usb
Switches the USB port
#usbreset
Resets the USB
#video
Switches the video source
#video_b
Switches the auxiliary monitor
m
Displays the KVM status
r
Switches the KVM port
Advanced Operation
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Commands
#aspect
Sets the aspect ratio of the output image. The default settings is Fill Screen.
Syntax
#aspect
Parameters
param1 State [1 ... 2]
param1 Description
1
Fill Screen
2
Keep Ratio
Example
#aspect 2
aspect Keep Ratio
Related Commands
#set_output
#show_output
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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Commands
#audio
Selects the specied audio input.
Syntax
#audio
Parameters
param1 Input [1 ... 4]
Example
#audio 3
audio input 3
Related Commands
#kvm
#mute
#usb
#video
#video_b
Advanced Operation
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Commands
#beeper
Enables or disables an audible “beep” each time a key is pressed. By default, this feature
is disabled.
Syntax
#beeper
Parameters
param1 State [0 ... 1]
param1 Description
0
Off
1
On
Example
#beeper 1
beeper on
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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Commands
Advanced Operation
#fadefault
Resets the unit to factory-default settings.
Syntax
#fadefault
Parameters
None
Example
#fadefault
defaults restored
Related Commands
#usbreset
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#help
Displays help on a specic command. If no command is specied (param1), then a list
of all available commands will be displayed.
Syntax
#help [param1]
Parameters
param1 Command (optional)
Examples
#help
#aspect - Keep aspect ratio or stretch to t the monitor
#audio - Switch Audio Source
#beeper - Activate Beeper
#fadefault - Restore Default Values
#help - Print All Commands
#hotkey - Hotkey Settings
#kvm - Switch Active KVM
...
...
#usb - Switch USB Hub
#upgrade - Firmware Upgrade
#unlink - Unbind peripherals from KVM port
#usbreset - USB Reset
#video - Switch Video Source
#video_b - Switch Auxiliary Monitor
m - KVM Status
r - Switch KVM Port
#help #audio
#audio - Switch Audio Source
Usage: #audio [x]
x= 1 ~ 4 [inputs 1 - 4]
Commands
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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#hotkey
Denes the hotkey.
Syntax
#hotkey param1
Parameters
param1 State [1 ... 5]
param1 Description
1
Scroll Lock
2
Caps Lock
3
Num Lock
4
Left Ctrl
5
Right Ctrl
Example
#hotkey 4
hotkey Left Ctrl
Related Commands
#list
Commands
Advanced Operation
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#kvm
Switches to the active KVM. This command is used when units are cascaded.
The rst unit is always 1. The second unit is 2, the third unit is 3, and so on.
See Cascading (page 73) for more information.
Syntax
#kvm param1
Parameters
param1 Unit [1 ... 8]
Example
#kvm 2
Related Commands
#audio
#usb
#video
#video_b
Commands
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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#link
Binds the specied peripheral device with the KVM port.
Syntax
#link param1
Parameters
param1 Device
param1 Description
audio
Audio device
usb
USB device
video_b
Video B port
Example
#link audio
link audio
Related Commands
#unlink
Commands
Advanced Operation
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#list
Displays the list of available hotkeys.
Syntax
#list
Parameters
None
Example
#list
1 [Scroll], 2 [Caps] , 3 [NumLock], 4 [Left Ctrl] , 5 [Right Ctrl]
Related Commands
#hotkey
Commands
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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