Network Technologies SPLITMUX-DVI-4 Installation Manual

®

SPLITMUX

Series

SPLITMUX-DVI-4

Quad Screen Video Splitter

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN093 Rev Date 12-1-11

TRADEMARK

SPLITMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2007, 2011 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical ,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 127 5 Danner
Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc
reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

FIRMWARE VERSION

3.02

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact
Network Technologies Inc at [phone] (800-RGB-TECH) or [phone] or visit ou r website at

http://www.networktechinc.com for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authori zation n umber is

required for all repairs/returns.

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SPLITMUX-DVI-4 3.02 Release Notes

Correction for display of serial number in the OSD.

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 3.00 Release Notes

Transparent USB 2.0 Matrix

The transparent USB 2.0 Matrix allows switching of up to four USB devices to the connected hosts.

New improved Video ICs

The new video processor of V-Switch quad II provides best image quality in Quad, PiP, Dual and Fullscreen mode. New
interpolation filters guarantee brilliant image quality when scaling.

New equalizers allow connecting sources and console at up to 20 meters distance.

Improved Input Video Mode Support

New DVI receivers support any resolution up to 1920x1200@60 Hz at digital inputs following the VESA or CEA standards.

Support for 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 at 50 Hz and 60 Hz as analog input modes.

1920x1200 and 1920x1080 at 50 Hz and 60 Hz are now supported as analog input modes.

Improved EDID Management

Input EDIDs can now be programmed comfortably. The content of monitor EDIDS can be copied into the input EDIDs.

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SPLITMUX-DVI-4 - 2.1 Release Notes

SPLITMUX firmware version 2.1 contains new and improved features, including smooth transiti ons, manual input video mode
selection, and automatic hiding of notifications like “no signal” to prevent burn-in.

New Features in 2.1

Fade through black

An elegant visual effect for presentations: When switching channels or display modes, the previous image fades to black, and the
next image is faded in smoothly. Fade through black can be enabled or disabled by the user, and has five spee d settings.

Screen protection

Some servers switch off their video output after a period of inactivity. To prevent burn-in, notifications such as “no signal” are
hidden after 10 seconds.

Manual settings for input video mode

To enable users to ensure they always have the current input video mode, SPLITMUX now supports manual settings for modes
that are difficult to distinguish automatically.

Improved video mode detection

Automatic input and output mode detection have been improved.

SPLITMUX-DVI-4- 1.40a Release Notes

SPLITMUX Firmware version 1.40a features improved keyboard compatibility and includes minor features and bug fixes.

New Features in 1.40a
Improved keyboard compatibility

Version 1.40a adds compatibility with programmable keyboards that can send custom key combinations. Now you can efficiently
operate a single unit as well as multiple cascaded units with the press of a button.

Raw EDID data

Using the CONSOLE->EDID menu, it is now possible to view the raw EDID data of the connected monitor to facilitate
troubleshooting.

New resolution

HDTV 720p (1280x720) is now accepted both as an analog signal as well as a dig ital signal. Previous firmware versions only
support digital HDTV resolutions.

More on Cascading

By cascading the Splitmux-DVI-4, you can connect up to 16 computers, and show them simultaneously on a single display.
Please see drawings at the end of this manual. They are for 8 computers on a single console (or com puters with multiple outputs).

NOTE: Instead of using a standard keyboard you can use a key pad (like X-key) an d program any command behind a
single key. This allows switching comfortably between display modes and active channels.

LIMITATION: Please remember the issue with the lack of resolution of displays and the real time video issue.

There will be no real time video in each of the small quadrants even if you would lower each computers resolution to 800x600 and
rise the refresh rate to 180Hz.. The reason is that the outputs of the “slave” Splitmux-DVI-4unit will only support up to 80Hz.
This means about 10-12 frames per second for each of the up to 16 quadrants.

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SPLITMUX-DVI-4- 1.40 Release Notes

Touch Screen Support

SPLITMUX version 1.40 adds touch screen support to allow the user to operate four computers with a touch screen. The initial
release includes support for touch screens from the following manufacturers:

• elo AccuTouch 2116 Controller Series

includes monitor models 1215L, 1229L, 1515L, 1522L, 1528L Medical, 1529L, 1537L, 1715L, 1729L, 1739L, 1915L,
1928L, 1928L Medical, 1939L, 2020L

• TSharc Octopus Controller
widely used, including in touch screens manufactured by 3M, Microtouch, TrollTouch, The Bergquist Company

Version 1.40b and higher:

- 2701 Controller Series (IntelliTouch, SecureTouch)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1

FEATURES 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
SAFETY GUIDELINES 4
HARDWARE 5

- FRONT PANEL 5

- LED indicators 5

- Push buttons 6

- Additional button functions 7

- REAR PANEL 8

- Power / Reset / Monitor 8

- DVI-I / RS 232 / USB 9

INSTALLATION 10

CONNECTING UNIT TO POWER 10
CONNECTING CONSOLE (MONITOR, kEYBOARD, MOUSE, TOUCHSCREEN, TRACkBALL) 10
CONNECTING SOURCES / COMPUTERS 11
CONNECTING USB DEVICES 11
POWERING UP THE SYSTEM 11

ON SCREEN DISPLAY 12

OSD - OVERVIEW 12
OSD - MAIN MENU WINDOW 13
OSD - NAVIGATION 13
OSD SYSTEM - HOTkEY 14

- HOTMOUSE FUNCTION 15

- QUAD MODE 16

- OSD POSITION 17

- OSD LANGUAGE 17

- SECURITY - SECURITY LEVELS 18

- TEST PATTERN 21

- DISABLE CHANNEL 22

- CONTROL - DCP control 23

- Example of DCP control 24

- DCP synchronize 24

- Example of DCP synchronization 25

- SECURITY LEVELS 26

OSD MODE - PIP 27

- START 31
OSD CONFIGURATION - BACkUP 32

- RECALL 32

- FACTORY RESET 33
OSD CONSOLE - VIDEO OUTPUT 34

- LAYOUT / LANGUAGE 35

- TOUCHSCREEN 36

- FADE 38

- MULTI MONITOR 39

- EDID 40

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ON SCREEN DISPLAY (continued)

OSD VIDEO - INPUT STATUS 41

- DVI/VGA 41

- BRIGHTNESS 42

- CONTRAST 42

- HORIZONTAL POSITION 42

- VERTICAL POSITION 42

- SCREEN WIDTH 43

- PHASE 43

- FORMAT 44
OSD COMPUTER - kEYBOARD 46

- MOUSE 46

- RESET PS/2 47

- CHANGE EDID/DDC 47
OSD USB DEVICE 1-4 - USB PORT STATUS 50

- SWITCHING MODE 51

- CHANGE NAME 52

OSD HELP - HOTkEY 53

- ABOUT 53

- CONTACT 53

hOTMOUSE 54

ACTIVATING HOTMOUSE CURSOR 54
HOTMOUSE CURSOR IN FULLSCREEN MODE / QUAD MODE 55
HOTMOUSE CURSOR IN PIP MODE 56
HOTMOUSE MENU - ACTIVATING 58

- OPERATING 58

- MODE - QUAD 59

- FULL 59

- PIP 60

SERVICE 62

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - TECHNICAL SUPPORT 62

ANNEX 63

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 63
FCC DECLARATION 64
kEYBOARD COMMANDS 65
DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM 67
FIRMWARE UPDATE 69
SERIAL CABLE 70
DCP-XML REMOTE CONTROL 71

SUPPORTED TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER 72
SUPPORTED VIDEO INPUT 73
SUPPORTED VIDEO OUTPUT 74
CASCADING 75

DELIVERABLES 76

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FEATURES

Thank you for choosing SPLITMUX-DVI-4 from NTI. This product represents the latest state-of-the-art tech­nology in keyboard-video-mouse (kVM) switching. The SPLITMUX-DVI-4‘s key advantage over conventional
kVM switches is that it allows you to simultaneously display and administer 4 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.

DISPLAY MODES

QUAD MODE u

In this mode, the screen is split into four elds of equal
size each displaying the entire screen contents of one
source.

t FULLSCREEN MODE

In Fullscreen mode, one of the four sources
is displayed in full screen size and maximum
resolution.

PiP MODE (Picture in Picture) u

Using this feature, 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 which
are displayed on the right hand side of the screen allowing
simultaneous monitoring.
All PiP display modes are described in chapter
OSD – MODE – PIP (pages 27ff).

t DUAL MODE

In Dual mode the left halves of the fullscreen images
from two video sources are displayed side by side at
full size and at full vertical resolution. For a version of
Dual mode with two images side by side at full size
(entire screen content, not only left halves) see page 22.

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FEATURES

DVI & VGA

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 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 inputs and output. Analog video input
is converted to digital. If an analog display is connected, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 converts the digital signal to analog
at the output. Internally, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 processes video purely digital guaranteeing best digital image

quality.

USB & PS/2 for keyboard / mouse / touch screen / trackball

Use either PS/2 or USB ports on the computer to connect keyboard and mouse to SPLITMUX-DVI-4. It supports

any combination.
To connect the console, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 features two USB ports for mouse, keyboard, touchscreen or
trackball connection.

Transparent USB 2.0

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 features a transparent high speed USB 2.0 matrix: USB 2.0 devices (e.g. printer, external

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

Operation

There are six ways to operate SPLITMUX-DVI-4, switch channels, and select display modes:

1. Using the buttons on the front of the unit

2. Using congurable hotkeys

3. Using the unit’s external conguration program on a remote computer

4. Via a serial port using the protocol DCP XML

5. Using mouse functions (Hotmouse)

6. Using a touch screen

The conguration of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is effected via an On Screen Display (OSD) opened and and navigated

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 (RS232) port for remote control and rmware updates.

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TEChNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Casing: Desktop or 19“, black (RAL 9005)
Dimensions WxDxh: 43.6 x 23.4 x 4.4 cm
Weight: 2.9 kg
Operating controls: Front panel: Four channel selection buttons, one Quad mode button, one

PiP mode button, one Fullscreen mode button
Rear panel: One Power On/Off switch, one Reset button

Indicators: Four active channel indicator LEDs, one Quad mode LED, one PiP mode LED,
one Fullscreen mode LED

Computer ports: 4 x DVI-I (analog and digital), 4 x PS/2, 4 x USB
Console ports: 1 x DVI-I, 2 x USB for keyboard and mouse
Transparent USB 2.0 ports: 4 x transparent high-speed USB 2.0
Maximum distance: Video (DVI / VGA) up to 20 meters; keyboard / mouse up to 5 meters
Input and

output resolution: up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 (DVI and VGA) *
EDID adjustments: EDID at each input port customizable
Supported

keyboard layouts: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
Power supply: Internal AC adapter, 100 to 240V 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 40 watts
Operating temperature: 5 to 45°C
Storage temperature: -10 to 60 °C
Rel. humidity: 5 to 65% non-condensing

*(at WUXGA: reduced blanking only - WUXGAr)

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

WARNING:

To avoid risk of electric shock do not open the device or remove any part of the casing. Please contact our

technical support if the device requires servicing.

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 mains before performing any installation work.

Unplug the device or disconnect the power supply.
Cables:

Only use the cables supplied by NTI together 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 the device may have.

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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hARDWARE

FRONT PANEL

The SPLITMUX-DVI-4 front panel has seven status indicators (LEDs) and seven buttons.
Buttons 1 to 4 switch between channels, 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.

Status LEDs

Front panel
Buttons

Indicators

- LEDs 1 to 4: When these LEDs light up green, the corresponding channel (computer port) has

been selected and is available for keyboard and mouse access. When a LED ashes

green, there is no signal at the video input of the selected channel.

An LED lights up 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.

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

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

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

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

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hARDWARE

FRONT PANEL (continued)

Push buttons

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

- Full button: Press to chose the Fullscreen mode.

- Quad button: Press this button to switch from Fullscreen mode to Quad mode.

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

Selector

You can also select the active channel using hotkey and the arrow keys.
The selection window closes upon expiry of the channel selection timeout period.

Channel selection timeout is congured in OSD under SYSTEM u QUAD MODE.

Use the “Time out of channel selection:” menu item to dene how long the

selector is to be displayed.

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FRONT PANEL (continued)

Additional button functions

Setting output resolution to safe display modes

To set output resolution to 640 x 480 pixel @ 60 Hz simultaneously press buttons 1 and 2 for longer than 1
second. Use of this feature is recommended when you cannot use the OSD (on screen display dark or illegible)
because the output resolution setting is not supported by the monitor. After setting the correct output resolution
(640x480@60), you can choose a resolution the connected monitor supports in the OSD.

Alternatively, hold buttons 1 and 2 again to cycle through the following video modes:
VGA 640x480@60, SVGA 800x600@60, XGA 1024x768@60, UXGA 1600x1200@60, and the preferred video
resolution found in the monitor EDID.

LEDs 1 to 4 and FULL indicate the selected mode.

Resolution VGA, SVGA, XGA and UXGA

hardware Reset

Press buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for longer than 4 seconds in order to reset the unit completely (video +
mouse + keyboard) (see also page 8: Reset button)

Hardware Reset

Calling up OSD
Simultaneously press Quad and PiP buttons for longer than one second to open the OSD menu.

Note:

Due to the “keep alive” function of keyboard and
mouse, turning power off/on resets only the
video circuit.

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

OSD Menu

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REAR PANEL

The rear panel of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 features four input source/computer ports, the console port (kVM), the
serial RS232 port, four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 device ports, the power connection, and a reset button.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

1 - Power
2 - Reset
3 - Monitor / DVI-I output
4 - Four DVI-I inputs
5 - RS232 / RJ45 port
6 - USB for keyboard, mouse, touch or trackball (console)
7 - USB or PS2 keyboard and mouse (computer)
8 - Four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 ports

1 - Power

Plug for enclosed power cable.

2 - Reset

Press this button, using a suitable pointed object (e.g. ballpoint pen), for an entire reset of SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

Note:
Due to the “keep alive” function of keyboard and mouse, turning power off/on resets only the video
circuit.

If you experience problems with mouse or keyboard, we therefore 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 4 seconds (see page 7 – Hardware Reset).

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

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REAR PANEL (continued)

4 - DVI-I inputs

Connect the analog or digital video signal of your up to four sources to these four DVI-I ports.

5. - RS 232 / RJ45 port

Connect external serial control devices to this RJ-45 port to operate SPLITMUX-DVI-4 remotely, e.g. connect to

this port to access the OSD menu from a computer using the ConfDev device conguration tool (see page 67).

The serial RS 232 port is also used for rmware updates (see page 69).

6 - USB for keyboard, mouse, touch or trackball (console)

Two USB ports allow connecting keyboard, mouse, touch screen or trackball.
Using a USB-Hub, you can connect multiple keyboards and mice.

They will work in share mode with an inactivity timeout of 3 seconds.

7 - USB or PS2 keyboard and mouse (computer)

Each computer source can be connected with PS/2 or USB-B for keyboard and mouse.

8 - Four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 ports

USB devices (printer, memory stick, nger printer, 3D mouse) are connected to the four transparent USB ports.

This transparent USB 2.0 matrix switches USB 2.0 periphals to computer sources connected to SPLITMUX­DVI-4.

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INSTALLATION

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is best located as close as possible to the sources / computers to reduce the length of cables.
By default, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is delivered as desktop version. Using the rack mount kit supplied, it may
also be mounted in a 19” rack. See deliverables page 76.
keyboard, monitor, mouse (console) and USB devices are connected to SPLITMUX-DVI-4 by means of the
corresponding cables (DVI, USB or PS/2).

KVM extenders allow you to work remotely via CAT5, ber optic or Ethernet connection.

CONNECTING UNIT TO POWER

- Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of SPLITMUX-DVI-4, but do not turn
power on yet.

CONNECTING CONSOLE (MONITOR, kEYBOARD, MOUSE, TOUCh SCREEN, TRACkBALL)

- Connect your monitor to the monitor port of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 via VGA-DVI cable (analog) or DVI cable
(digital) up to 20 meters. For greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender.

- Connect your USB mouse and keyboard to the USB-A ports on the console up to 5 meters. For greater

distances use a kVM or USB extender.

- PS/2 mouse and keyboard can be connected to SPLITMUX-DVI-4 using a PS/2-USB adaptor.

- Connect your touchscreen to the DVI-I port and the USB-A port (for calibration see page 36)

DVI-I

USB-A

kVM console with digital or
analog monitor, USB mouse
and USB keyboard

Note:
Maximum cable length for video (DVI / VGA) is up to 20 meters. Maximum cable length for USB /
PS2 keyboard and mouse is up to 5 meters. For greater distances SPLITMUX-DVI-4 supports most
kVM extenders, video (DVI / VGA) extenders, and USB extenders.

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INSTALLATION

CONNECTING SOURCES / COMPUTERS

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

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

- To connect an analog video / computer source (VGA) to SPLITMUX-DVI-4, use a VGA-DVI cable.
Digital video sources are connected via a DVI cable up to 20 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

SPLITMUX-DVI-4. It supports transparent USB devices such as printer, external memory, 3D mouse, and nger

printer.

(Conguration see page 50)

Connect USB-Devices
e.g. Printer, USB-Stick, ...

POWERING UP ThE SYSTEM

- Switch on SPLITMUX-DVI-4 with the power switch on the rear panel. All front panel LEDs light up briey

indicating that SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is ready for operation. SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is now in Quad mode (default).

- Power up all connected computers. SPLITMUX-DVI-4 recognizes all input video sources automatically and
displays them on your monitor screen.

- To select another display mode, use the relevant keyboard commands (see page 65) or buttons on the front
panel (page 6).

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OSD - OVERVIEW

SYSTEM HOTkEY Multiple Hotkey / Double Click Hotkey

HOTMOUSE Hotmouse Recognition, Hotmouse Timeout
QUAD MODE Channel Selection Timeout
OSD POSITION Position of OSD window
OSD LANGUAGE German / English / Spanish
SECURITY Set security level
TEST PATTERN Crosshairs – Color gradient - Rhombus - Rectangle – Stripes
DISABLE CHANNEL Deactivate unused channels
CONTROL Device control via DCP-XML protocol (RS232)

MODE PIP (picture in picture) Size, zoom, position and display modes

START Set start conguration

CONFIGURATION BACKUP Save conguration settings

RECALL Restore last saved conguration

FACTORY RESET Reset to factory default settings

CONSOLE 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

VIDEO 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
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

COMPUTER kEYBOARD Display type of keyboard (PC1, PC2, PC3 or USB)
MOUSE Display type of mouse (PS/2, PS/2 Wheel or 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 USB PORT STATUS Shows USB 2.0 matrix status
CHANGE Switch to / Switching mode / Device name

hELP HOTkEY List of keyboard commands

INFO Revision level – rmware / hardware

CONTACT Contact information

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OSD - MAIN MENU WINDOW

There are three ways to open the OSD main menu (gure):

- use keyboard command „hotkey“ + „O“ (see Annex pages 65f)

- simultaneously press front panel buttons „Quad“ + „PiP“ for longer than one second

- remotely open the OSD via ConfDev program on an external PC with serial connection (see Annex pages 67f)

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

OSD Start

Main Menu

OSD - NAVIGATION

Using the On Screen Display is simple and easy. To navigate either use the buttons on the front panel or your
keyboard.

Navigation with keyboard

To navigate from one eld 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 eld.

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.

Navigation using the buttons on the front panel

Corresponding keys on console keyboard

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 to the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys or +/-
keys. Conrm 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 (page 65f).

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OSD - SYSTEM - hOTkEY

hOTkEY

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:

- For multiple hotkey commands you can dene one to four keys which are pressed simultaneously to enter the
command mode. Selectable keys are: STRG, SHIFT, ALT and WINDOWS.

- 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 eld and use the ARROW LEFT/RIGHT or the +/- keys to change the setting.

Multiple
Hotkeys

Double Click
Hotkeys

The command mode is indicated by LED ashing on the console keyboard.

Default setting: Multiple Hotkey: CTRL + ALT

Note:
For a list of hotkeys to operate SPLITMUX-DVI-4 see Annex page 65f.

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OSD - SYSTEM - hOTMOUSE

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.

Hotmouse is an exclusive function that comes with NTI SPLITMUX-DVI-4. It works with your standard mouse or
trackball.

To activate Hotmouse operation, navigate to “Enable Hotmouse” and change the setting to “Yes”.
There are two modes of Hotmouse operation:

While hotmouse Cursor supports only a limited set of operations, hotmouse Menu allows execution of all
switch operations and PiP settings.

While the Hotmouse function is activated, the active computer can still be operated by keyboard.
For a detailed description of Hotmouse, Hotmouse functionalities, and Hotmouse menu please see chapter

HOTMOUSE on pages 54ff.

hotmouse Cursor and hotmouse Menu.

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QUAD MODE

Use arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the entry QUAD MODE and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the QUAD MODE window.

Channel selection timeout denes the period (1 to 30 seconds) after which the selector will close automatically.

Default setting is 5 seconds.

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”.

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

After expiry of the selector timeout, the selector closes.

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OSD - SYSTEM - OSD POSITION / OSD LANGUAGE

OSD POSITION

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

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

OSD LANGUAGE

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

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

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OSD - SYSTEM - SECURITY

SECURITY – SECURITY LEVELS

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

The SECURITY feature allows you to reduce the functional range of SPLITMUX-DVI-4.
Eight security levels are available for this purpose.

By default, all functions are enabled (security level 0). To change the security level, you must rst enter a

predened password. This six-digit password is enclosed separately with the deliverables of SPLITMUX-DVI-4

and should only be accessible to authorized persons (administrators etc.).

After entering the password on the keyboard
or front panel (password is not displayed in
password eld), the SECURITY window
opens.

Enter the desired security level (0 to 8) under
“Select security level”.

SECURITY LEVEL 0

This is the default setting of SPLITMUX-DVI-4. All settings are allowed and all functions are enabled.

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Note:

Before changing the security level, please set the conguration you wish to work with to the higher

security level, under MODE u START (see page 31). This conguration will be maintained when
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 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 predened display mode (Quad,

Fullscreen 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

As 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

As 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

As security level 6, with the following additional operations:

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

SYSTEM TEST PATTERN

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OSD - SYSTEM - SECURITY

SECURITY LEVEL 4

As 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 xed PiP channel in PiP mode single xed

SECURITY LEVEL 3

As security level 4, with the following additional settings in the OSD:

SYSTEM OSD LANGUAGE
VIDEO BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST / HORIZ POSITION / VERT POSITION
SCREEN WIDTH / PHASE
USB DEVICE 1-4

SECURITY LEVEL 2

As security level 3, with the following additional settings in the OSD:
SYSTEM HOTkEY / HOTMOUSE / QUAD MODE

CONSOLE kEYBOARD / TOUCHSCREEN

SECURITY LEVEL 1

As 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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OSD - SYSTEM - TEST PATTERN

TEST PATTERN

Use arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the entry TEST PATTERN and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the TEST PATTERN window.

Use the Test Pattern feature to check monitor quality (pixel errors, contrast, etc) or the functionality of the
SPLITMUX-DVI-4’s video output.

It is recommended to use all available test patterns for the test procedure.
To exit TEST PATTERN mode, use the front panel buttons „Quad” „Full” or „PiP” or hotkey commands

accordingly.

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OSD - SYSTEM - DISABLE ChANNEL

DISABLE ChANNEL

Use arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the entry DISABLE CHANNEL and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the DISABLE CHANNEL window.

If two or three computers or video sources are connected to SPLITMUX-DVI-4, use the DISABLE CHANNEL
feature to ensure that for the unused channels:

a) message "no signal input x" is not shown in Quad mode
b) PiP images are not displayed on screen
c) these channels are not selectable in Fullscreen mode
For example, if you have connected three computers (channel 1 to 3) to SPLITMUX-DVI-4, use the arrow keys

to navigate to the number 3 and conrm by pressing ENTER/SELECT.

Note:
To use the “DISABLE CHANNEL” feature, computers/video sources must be connected to
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 in ascending order from channel 1 to 4.

Example in Quad mode:
All four channels enabled Three channels enabled Two channels enabled

mid-height

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OSD - SYSTEM - CONTROL

CONTROL

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

NTI devices can be controlled via DCP (Device Control Protocol), an XML-based protocol.
(see page 71 in Annex)

There are two DCP modes:
DCP control, which allows external control of the display mode.
DCP synchronize, which keeps several SPLITMUX-DVI-4 devices in the same display mode.
Default setting is “off”, which prevents any external CONTROL.

Use a serial cable to connect a control unit to the RS 232 port (RJ 45) on the SPLITMUX-DVI-4 rear panel.

To synchronize several devices, special Y cables are required.

Settings for the connection are:

Transfer rate 57600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no ow control

The two control modes operate as follows:

DCP control

This mode allows direct control of a single switch

by means of a control device, e.g. a computer.

The control device can query and change the

mode of SPLITMUX-DVI-4.
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 responds to each DCP message

sent by the control device with a DCP reply.
This reply includes the values of all settings queried
or set by means of the last message. If the message
sent by the control unit contains errors, the switch

will reply by sending an error message.

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OSD - SYSTEM - CONTROL

Example of DCP control

A SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is controlled via
DCP-XML by a computer connected
by serial cable.

For an introduction to the DEVICE CONTROL PROTOCOL please see page 71 in Annex.

DCP synchronize

Use this mode to keep several SPLITMUX-DVI-4 devices
in the same mode.

Every change in settings initiated in the rst switch

by

hotkeys,
hotmouse,
Front panel buttons, or

a controlling device

synchronizes the modes of all connected devices via
DCP messages.

Special serial Y cables are used for this purpose
(see example on page 70)

Important:
Each time you restart a SPLITMUX-DVI-4 set to synchronize, it will send all its settings to the next
connected device. This process also takes place after activating synchronize in the OSD menu.

When starting a chain of devices, always start by rst switching on the device at the end of the chain.
When the device has completed its startup phase and sent its DCP messages, switch on the next device
in the chain.

Finally, switch on the rst device in the chain, which synchronizes the settings of all other devices in the

chain with its own settings as it starts up.

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OSD - SYSTEM - CONTROL

Example of DCP synchronization

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 2 and 3 are synchronized with SPLITMUX-DVI-4 1.

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 1

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 2

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 3

To synchronize, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 1 sends every change in settings as a DCP message via the serial Y cable to
the RX input of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 2.

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 2 adopts the settings and sends a DCP message via TX output over the Y cable to the RX
input of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 3.

The synchronization chain can have any length.

Do not connect the last device in the chain to the rst device (i.e. do not create a loop).

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OSD - SYSTEM - CONTROL

SECURITY LEVELS

The security level settings in the OSD menu described on page 18ff also apply to control via DCP messages.
Queries are possible up to security level 7.

The table below shows the maximum security levels for simple element settings. These settings may be

changed via DCP up to the specied protection level.

Maximum security level for:

CONSOLE CHANNEL 6
VIDEO CHANNEL 6
VIDEO LAYOUT 5
PIP LAYOUT 4
PIP SIZE 4
PIP OFFSET 4
PIP ZOOM 4
PIP CHANNEL 4
DUAL CHANNELS (L/R) 6
PIP SCAN TIME 4

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OSD - MODE - PIP

PiP (Picture in Picture Function)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the MODE menu to the entry PIP and press ENTER/SELECT to open the PIP
window.

In the PIP window you can congure PiP size, position, and display mode.

PiP size

Adjust the size of PiP images to your requirements. 12 (single mode) or 9 (triple mode) different sizes are

available:
Single: 3 % - 5 % - 7 % - 10 % - 15 % - 20 % - 25 % - 28 % - 33 % - 38 % - 44 % - 50 %
Triple: 3 % - 5 % - 7 % - 10 % - 15 % - 20 % - 25 % - 28 % - 33 %

50 % equals the size of one quad screen (one quarter of a full size screen).

PIP zoom factor

Use this option to zoom the center of the PiP images by a factor of 2.

Offset from top

Use this option to change the position of PiP images. PiP images can be moved vertically to any position on the
screen’s right hand margin.

Note:
All settings also possible via Hotmouse menu, see page 54.

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OSD - MODE - PIP

PIP Display Modes

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 offers the following PiP modes:

PIP display mode triple: All other video sources are displayed (three PiP images)

Triple gap:
PiP images are displayed

with a gap in place of the
active channel.

Triple no gap:
PiP images are displayed

without a gap.

Triple tile:
The size of the main image

and the PiP images is
optimized so that the main
image and the PiP images
are shown as large as
possible without
overlapping.

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PIP Display Modes (continued)

PIP display mode single: One PiP image is displayed.
You can choose between different display modes:

Single xed:
One channel is selected to be displayed as permanent PiP image.

Only the active channel (full image) can be switched.
Press front panel buttons 1, 2, 3, or 4 to switch the full image.

Single direct:

One channel is selected to be displayed as permanent full image
(active channel).

Only the PiP can be switched.
Press front panel buttons 1, 2, 3, or 4 to switch the full image.

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PIP Display Modes (continued)

Single dual:

In Dual mode the left
halves of the fullscreen
images from two video
sources are displayed
side by side.

You can choose the left
or the right image as the
active channel.

To switch the active chan­ nel use the OSD, hotkeys or front buttons.

Single scan:
Within a PiP image, the

three other video sources
are displayed one after the
other; the delay can be set
to between one and nine
seconds.

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OSD - MODE - START

START (Set start mode)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the MODE menu to the entry START and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
START window.

This feature allows you to dene the start conguration, i.e. the display mode (Quad, Fullscreen, or PiP), active

channel, and PiP settings which SPLITMUX-DVI-4 uses after a reset or when the system is powered up.

When the START menu is called up, the current start conguration is displayed. To modify your start
conguration, change parameters in the channel, mode, and PiP elds. Press ESC to save the new parameters

and exit the START menu.

Choose “Use current mode” to adopt the current settings as start mode. Use arrow keys to navigate to “Use

current mode” and conrm by pressing ENTER.

The factory default start mode is Quad-mode with active channel 1.

Default start screen Example of a start screen conguration

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OSD - CONFIGURATION - BACkUP / RECALL

BACkUP

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONFIGURATION menu to the entry BACkUP and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the BACkUP window.

This function saves the current device settings, including the start mode set in MODE START.

Note:

The EDID conguration will not be saved and can not be recoverd with the RECALL function.

OSD - CONFIGURATION - RECALL

RECALL

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONFIGURATION menu to the entry RECALL and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the RECALL window.

Use this feature to replace the current settings with the last conguration saved using the BACKUP command.

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OSD - CONFIGURATION - FACTORY RESET

FACTORY RESET

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONFIGURATION menu to the Factory Reset and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the DEFAULTS window.

Use this function to reset the current settings of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 to the factory default conguration. All four

input EDIDs are also reseted to their default values.
If necessary, save your current settings before using the DEFAULTS command. Execution of this command

results in a complete reset and reboot of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 with factory defaults.

FACTORY DEFAULTS:
SYSTEM HOTkEY = Multiple Hotkey / Hotkey = Ctrl + Alt

HOTMOUSE = ON / Hotmouse timeout = 5 sec.
QUAD MODE = Channel selection timeout = 5 sec.
OSD POSITION = centered
OSD LANGUAGE = English
SECURITY = None (security level = 0)
DISABLE CHANNEL = All four channels are active
CONTROL = Off

MODE PIP = Size = 15 % Zoom factor = 1
Display mode = triple Active channel = gap;
Offset from top = 0 %

Start conguration = Quad / active channel = 1

CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT = auto
kEYBOARD = English
TOUCHSCREEN = Mouse emulate right click / Quad remains / PiP switches
FADE = Off
MULTI MONITOR = Monitor 1 --> Channel 1; Monitor 2 --> Channel2;
Monitor 3 --> Channel 3; Monitor 4 --> Channel4;

VIDEO VIDEO INPUT = DVI / VGA (all channels)
BRIGHTNESS = +0 (all channels)
CONTRAST = 56 % (all channels)
HORIZ POSITION = auto (all channels)
VERT POSITION = auto (all channels)
SCREEN WIDTH = +0 (screen-width correction of all channels)
PHASE = +0 (all channels)
FORMAT Fit to screen = No (all channels)

COMPUTER MOUSE USB mouse positioning = relative (all channels)
EDID / DDC 1600x1200@60, 1920x1200@60, digital

USB DEVICE 1-4 = Off / manual switching w. warning / name: Device 1 (-4)

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OSD - CONSOLE - VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry VIDEO OUTPUT and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the VIDEO OUTPUT window.

Change with ENTER/SELECT

Use the VIDEO OUTPUT menu to choose an output
resolution supported by your monitor.
Press ENTER/SELECT to enter the selection menu.
Use arrow keys to select the desired line in the list
shown on the right and press ENTER/SELECT
for the new video format.

When the output mode is set to ‘auto’, SPLITMUX-DVI-4
chooses a resolution by reading the connected monitor’s
EDID data. Choose the EDID menu item to check whether
the connected monitor provides this data.

If the monitor does not offer this data, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 sets
VGA mode (640x480@60Hz) as default and activates
Sync on Green.

Sync on Green can be deactivated on SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

The new output mode is visible
for 10 seconds.

Within this time you can either
accept the new setting by
pressing ENTER/SELECT or
return to your original setting
by pressing ESC/EXIT.

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OSD - CONSOLE - LANGUAGE / LAYOUT

LANGUAGE / LAYOUT

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry kEYBOARD and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the kEYBOARD window. Set the keyboard layout to the desired language, English, Deutsch (German),
Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian) or Japanese.

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OSD - CONSOLE - TOUChSCREEN

TOUChSCREEN

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 enables the user to use a touchscreen to control and switch between four computers as well
as change display modes.

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 supports a great number of USB touch screens with commonly integrated touch controllers. For

a list of supported touchscreens, please see Annex on page 72.
To control SPLITMUX-DVI-4 using a touchscreen, connect the touchscreen to SPLITMUX-DVI-4 by connecting

the VGA or DVI cable from the SPLITMUX-DVI-4 monitor port to the input of the touchscreen. Connect the USB
port of the touchscreen to the SPLITMUX-DVI-4 console USB port. Please see page 8ff for a description of the
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 ports.

Calibration

After connecting a touchscreen to SPLITMUX-DVI-4 for the rst time, calibrate the touchscreen.

Open CONSOLE u TOUCHSCREEN menu, choose CALIBRATE, and press ENTER/SELECT.

Four markers will be displayed in the corners of the touchscreen.
The diagram shows the rst marker in the top left corner of the screen.
Touching the center of the markers as accurately as possible yields best
calibration results.
Then repeat for the other three markers to complete calibration.

Mouse key emulation

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 offers three modes of interpreting the user input
as mouse clicks.

1. Mouse: When touching the touchscreen, the mouse button is pressed.
When the nger is released from the touchscreen, the mouse button is released.
This mode can be used for drag and drop operations.

2. Click on touch: When touching the touchscreen, a mouse click is generated at the position of the touch.

3. Click on release: When the nger is released from the touchscreen, a mouse click is generated at the last
position of the nger.

By default, „mouse” is set as mode. You could use your nger on the touchscreen similarly to using your mouse.

“Click on touch” and “click on release” are suited for kiosk applications or environments where touchscreens
are used instead of keyboards and mice, such as in medical industries for hygienic reasons, in industrial
production and automation for operation with gloves, or in vehicles and aircraft where robust components are

required.

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OSD - CONSOLE - TOUChSCREEN

TOUChSCREEN (continued)

Touch in quad mode:

Check this box to switch a quadrant from Quad mode temporarely to full screen when touching the quadrant.
This activates keyboard and mouse of that quadrant and allows operating the computer in full screen. The

other sources are not visible during this time. After a timeout of 5 seconds without keyboard/mouse activity,
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 automatically switches back to Quad mode.
The timeout can be set to values between 1 and 10 seconds.

Touch a PiP:

Check this box to activate keyboard and mouse on a computer shown as PiP. When touching a PiP, keyboard
and mouse become active in this PiP. This activated channel now remains a little PiP and does not switch to full
image. In this PiP you can operate the computer with keyboard and mouse.

When unchecked (by default), a PiP is switched to full image as soon as it is touched. The full image gets
exchanged with the other sources remaining visible as PiPs.

Right mouse button

Press and hold your nger on the touchscreen to emulate the right mouse button. This only works in „mouse”

emulation mode, not in “click on touch” or “click on release”. By default „Emulate right click” is set in order
to perform a right mouse click. Some touch controller models do not support right mouse click. Using touch

screens with such controllers requires unchecking the box „Emulate right click”.

hotmouse and hotmouse menu

To open the Hotmouse menu, tap the screen twice, and leave your nger pressed on the touchscreen after the
second tap (tap – hold, like a double click without lifting the nger on the second click), until the Hotmouse menu

opens.
By clicking outside the Hotmouse menu, you can open the Hotmouse cursor to enlarge and reposition PiPs

(only in PiP mode), and switch channels (see page 54ff for a description of the Hotmouse function).

After you are nished using the Hotmouse cursor, the Hotmouse menu will reopen.

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OSD - CONSOLE - TOUChSCREEN / FADE

TOUChSCREEN (continued)
Mouse position
Absolute mouse position

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 works best together with touchscreens when using absolute mouse positioning mode with the
connected computers. To enable absolute mouse positioning mode, use the menu COMPUTER u MOUSE in
the OSD (see page 46).

This mode works when a computer is connected via USB, and with most modern operating systems.

Relative mouse position

When using relative mouse positioning, please check the conguration of the computers connected to ensure

that mouse acceleration is switched off and mouse scaling is set to 1:1.

Resetting the mouse position: When using relative positioning mode, the actual position of the mouse cursor

and the position of your nger on the touchscreen may not match in certain cases when a computer switches
resolution or changes the mouse position (e.g. when the system is congured to place the mouse pointer over

the ‘Ok’ button of a window). In these cases, to reset the mouse position, either switch to a different channel,

and back again, or tap the touchscreen three times, and leave your nger pressed on the touchscreen after the

third tap (tap – tap – hold), until the mouse cursor moves to the top left corner of the screen.

FADE

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry FADE and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
FADE window.

Fade Through Black is an elegant visual effect for presentations: When switching channels or display modes,
the previous image fades to black, and the next image is faded in smoothly.

To enable fade through black, check the box “Smooth transitions”.
The “Speed” setting controls the speed of the transition, with 1 being the slowest, and 5 the
fastest transition.

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OSD - CONSOLE - MULTI MONITOR

MULTI MONITOR

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry MULTI MONITOR and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the MULTI MONITOR window.

Multi Monitor is used if computers with multiple video output are connected to SPLITMUX-DVI-4 but only one
keyboard and mouse to operate the computer. If you use graphics cards with multiple video outputs, you must
assign the computer’s mouse and keyboard to the corresponding video output (channels 1-4).

Example:

If a computer with quad-head graphics card is connected to SPLITMUX-DVI-4, and keyboard and mouse are

connected to channel 1, you must assign console „channel 1” to all video channels („Monitor 1 - 4”).

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OSD - CONSOLE - EDID

EDID (display of monitor data)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the CONSOLE menu to the entry EDID and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
EDID window.

Use the EDID command to read and display
monitor data (manufacturer, monitor name,
serial number etc.) from the monitor’s
EDID memory.

If VIDEO OUTPUT is set to “auto”, SPLITMUX-DVI-4
uses the optimum output resolution offered by the
EDID.

EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) is a VESA standard data format that contains basic
information about a monitor and its capabilities. This information is stored in the monitor by the
manufacturer and can be read by SPLITMUX-DVI-4 or graphics card via a monitor cable’s Display
Data Channel (DCC) interface.

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OSD - VIDEO - INPUT STATUS / DVI/VGA

INPUT STATUS (Display Video Formats)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry INPUT STATUS and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the INPUT STATUS window.

S Signal
a = analog
d = digital
g = sync on green
c = composite sync

This window shows the resolutions at the four video inputs.
Resolution recognition at the four video inputs is automatic.

Some analog input resolutions may not correctly be detected.

See Annex page 73f for a list of video formats supported by SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

Note:
Fluid video performance in Quad mode:

With digital input and a resolution of 800x600, the input frame rate may be increased up to 180 Hz.
This provides smooth video output even in Quad mode. To use this feature, it is necessary to choose
this resolution and refresh rate on all devices connected to the SPLITMUX-DVI-4’s video inputs.

DVI/VGA

Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry INPUT STATUS and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the INPUT STATUS window.

Go to “Select input signal” and dene which video signal (VGA or DVI) is to be displayed.
If the setting „DVI/VGA” is selected, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 will rst check the digital input.

If there is no signal at this input, the analog signal input will be checked.
This function can be used to connect e.g. 8 sources (4x VGA + 4x DVI) via Y-cables to SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

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OSD - VIDEO - BRIGhTNESS / CONTRAST / h + V POSITION

BRIGhTNESS – CONTRAST (with analog input only)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST and press ENTER/
SELECT to open the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST window.

Use this feature to adjust the brightness or contrast
of analog video input signals.

hORIZ / VERT POSITION (horizontal / vertical position of computer screen) (with analog input only)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry HORIZ POSITION or VERT POSITION and press
ENTER/SELECT to open the HORIZ POSITION or VERT POSITION window.

In case of incorrect horizontal position of a
computer screen, use this feature to adjust
the computer screen manually. Use the arrow
keys to navigate to the AUTO/MAN eld and set
MAN for manual. Use the “+” or “-” keys in the value
eld to adjust the vertical position between –20 and +20,
and the horizontal position between –63 and +63.

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OSD - VIDEO - SCREEN WIDTh / PhASE

SCREEN WIDTh (with analog input only)

Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry SCREEN WIDTH and press ENTER/SELECT to
open the SCREEN WIDTH window.

Normally, screen width (number of horizontal pixels) is dened by the VESA standard. If the screen appears
blurred, change this setting to improve screen quality.

PhASE (with analog input only)

Use arrow keys to navigate in VIDEO menu to the PHASE line and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
PHASE window.

Incorrect phase (sampling time of pixel color value) may result in blurring, bad contrast, or poor legibility. Use
this setting to adjust phase.

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OSD - VIDEO - FORMAT

FORMAT

Use arrow keys to navigate in the VIDEO menu to the entry FORMAT and press ENTER/SELECT to open
the FORMAT window.

When using a wide-screen monitor (aspect ratio 16:10) in Quad mode, a video input with a different aspect

ratio is normally displayed with black borders to the left and right. If „t to screen” is enabled, the image is

resized to ll the entire quadrant in Quad mode.

By default, „t to screen” is disabled to display each source in its native aspect ratio in all display modes (Quad,

PiP, Full) of SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

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OSD - VIDEO - FORMAT

FORMAT (continued)
PiP mode for wide-screen monitors

If you use a wide-screen monitor (for example with an aspect ratio of 16:10) and the active channel does not
have a wide-screen aspect ratio (e.g. 4:3), PiPs are placed aside the full image of the active channel in the
black bar on the right side. The full image of the active channel is displayed left-aligned on the screen resulting
in a black bar on the right side. Provided appropriate PiP size (20%) is set, PiP images are thus placed entirely
outside the full screen channel. No screen content is overlapped. All content of all souces is visible.

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OSD - COMPUTER - kEYBOARD / MOUSE

kEYBOARD

Use arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry kEYBOARD and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the kEYBOARD window.

Use this display feature to identify which keyboard type (USB, PC1, PC2 or PC3) has been recognized at
which computer port.

MOUSE

Use arrow keys to navigate in COMPUTER menu to the MOUSE line and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
MOUSE window.

The upper half of the MOUSE window shows which mouse type (USB, PS/2 or PS/2 wheel) has been
recognized at which computer port.

USB – mouse positioning

For USB ports, you may specify absolute or relative mouse positioning.
Choose absolute mouse positioning if a device is connected to the console that supports absolute coordinates,

such as graphic trays, screen pads or kVM extenders.

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OSD - COMPUTER - RESET PS/2 / EDID/DDC

RESET PS/2

Use arrow keys to navigate in the COMPUTER menu to the entry RESET PS/2 and press ENTER/SELECT
to open the RESET PS/2 window.

Use arrow keys tu or “+” and “-” keys to select the channel (1 to 4) you wish to reset and conrm by pressing
ENTER/SELECT.

EDID/DDC
This window presents an overview of the status of the input EDIDs and the display EDID.

Use arrow keys to select one EDID and press ENTER/SELECT to open the window with detailed settings for
this EDID.

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OSD - COMPUTER - EDID/DDC

EDID/DDC (continued)

In this window two freely selectable video modes can be programmed in the input EDID visible to the connected
computer at the input port.

It is recommended to program the preferred video modes for the connected signal source.
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 also uses these entries to distinguish between confusable analog input video signals. The

following groups of analog input signals are difcult to distinguish automatically:

WUXGA 1920x1200 60 Hz
UXGA 1600x1200 60Hz
UXGA 1600x1200 60Hz with reduced blanking

WUXGA 1920x1200 50 Hz
UXGA 1600x1200 50Hz
UXGA 1600x1200 50Hz with reduced blanking

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60Hz
WSXGA 1680x1050 60Hz

XGA 1024x768 60Hz
WXGA 1280x768 60Hz
WXGA 1360x768 60Hz

If you experience problems with the automatic input detection of an analog input signal in these groups you can
ovewrite the automatic detection by programming the expected video signal into the input EDID.

Note:
Please keep in mind that this setting will overwrite the automatic analog input mode detection. If you
connect a different video source, or change the video mode from the PC, you may need to change
this setting again to get correct results. For the detection of digital input signals this setting has no effect.

Use arrow keys tu to navigate to the rst video mode entry and press ENTER/SELECT to open the window
with a list of selectable video modes.

In this window use arrow keys tu to select the desired line in the list shown on the right and press ENTER/
SELECT for the video format.

Use arrow keys tu to navigate to the second video mode entry and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
window with a list of selectable video modes.

Use arrow keys tu to navigate to “Signal“ and press ENTER/SELECT to switch between analog or digital. This

setting species whether the EDID should identify the SPLITMUX-DVI-4 as an analog or digital device. Usually

it is safe to leave this setting at “digital”.
Use arrow keys tu to navigate to the following write options:
WRITE save the changes in the current input EDID.
WRITE TO ALL INPUTS save the changes to all four input EDIDs.
SAME AS DISPLAY EDID write the contents of the display EDID to the current input EDID.
Press ENTER/SELECT to start the selected write option and wait until “successful” is displayed in the bottom

status line.

Note:

If a display EDID was written to an input EDID then a subsequent write command will restore the

content of the input EDID to the default SPLITMUX-DVI-4 values.

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OSD - COMPUTER - EDID/DDC

EDID/DDC (continued)

This window gives an overview of the contents of the display EDID.
It has the following write options:

WRITE TO INPUT 1 write the monitor EDID to input 1
WRITE TO INPUT 2 write the monitor EDID to input 2
WRITE TO INPUT 3 write the monitor EDID to input 3
WRITE TO INPUT 4 write the monitor EDID to input 4
WRITE TO ALL INPUTS write the monitor EDID to all inputs

Note:
The content of the input EDIDs can be reset to default by the OSD function CONFIGURATION /
FACTORY RESET. All user settings will be changed to factory default if factory reset is selected.

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OSD - USB DEVICE 1-4

USB Device 1-4

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 supports and switches transparent USB 2.0 devices such as printer, camera, 3D mouse,

nger printer, and external memory. Connect a single nger printer to log in on all four computers connected to

SPLITMUX-DVI-4; or connect a memory stick to copy data from one computer to the stick, and from the stick
to another computer connected to SPLITMUX-DVI-4: Data can be copied between computers without beeing
networked.

Use arrow keys to navigate in the OSD menu
to the entry USB DEVICE 1-4 and press
ENTER/SELECT to open the window.

This window shows the status of
the transparent USB 2.0 switch:
Which USB device/port is switched to
which computer (1 to 4) connected to
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 or switched off.

OFF: Port is not switched to a computer. A USB device may be connected, but it is not switched to a computer.
Computer (1-4): Port is switched to one of the computers.

This window also allows changing port and switching settings.
Use arrow keys to select one of the four USB ports and open its submenu by pressing ENTER/SELECT.

This window allows changing the following settings
dedicated to this USB port: Manual switching,
change switching mode, change USB device name.

Device 1 switch to:
By default, it is switched „off”: This USB port is not
switched to any of the four computers.

To manually switch this USB port to one of the four
computers or „off”, use arrow keys to navigate in
the „Device 1 switch to” menu and press
ENTER/SELECT.

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OSD - USB DEVICE 1-4 - SWITChING MODE

USB Device 1-4 (continued)
Switching mode:

By default, switching mode is „manual switching with warning”.
To change the switching mode use the arrow keys to navigate to „CHANGE SWITCHING MODE” and press
ENTER/SELECT.

Use arrow keys to chose one of the following modes to change the switching mode:

1. Manual switching with warning: This mode allows switching the USB port manually by selecting one of the
computers connected. But before executing the switching the following warning message is displayed: „In order
to prevent data loss, stop the USB device before switching!” To execute the switching press ENTER/SELECT.
This switching mode is recommended for USB devices with risk of data loss (e.g. USB stick, printer, external
memory)

2. Manual switching without warning: This mode allows switching the USB port manually by selecting one of
the computers connected. The switching is executed immediately.
This switching mode is recommended for USB devices without risk of data loss.

3. Automatically with active channel: In this mode, the USB device/port is always switched automatically with
the active channel. When switching channel/computer this USB device/port will automatically be switched to the
activated channel/computer.

Note:
After power on, all USB devices are disconnected from computers except devices with switching

mode “automatically with active channel”.

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OSD - USB DEVICE 1-4 - ChANGE NAME

USB Device 1-4 (continued)
Change device name:

In the „USB DEVICE. / USB DEVICE” menu chose „Change device name” and press ENTER/SELECT to
change the name of the connected USB device.

Use the keyboard to rename the USB device or use the front panel buttons (as described in the OSD). Exit the
menu. The new name will automatically be saved and displayed in the other menus.

Note:

Use hotkey + „u” (by default: hotkey = Ctrl + Alt) to quickly access the USB DEVICE 1-4 menu. This

allows quick access to this menu when switching manually.

To directly open the switching menu of e.g. USB device/port 1 use hotkey + „F1” (by default: hotkey
= Ctrl + Alt).

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OSD - hELP - hOTkEY / ABOUT / CONTACT

Use arrow keys to navigate in the HELP menu to the desired line and press ENTER/SELECT to open the
corresponding window.

The HELP / COMMAND LIST window lists keyboard commands and their functions.

The HELP / ABOUT windows show the current revision levels

of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 hardware and rmware.

The HELP / CONTACT window contains information on how to contact NTI support.
For contact info see also page 62.

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hOTMOUSE - ACTIVATING hOTMOUSE CURSOR

hOTMOUSE

Hotmouse is an exclusive function offered by NTI SPLITMUX-DVI-4. It works with your standard mouse or
trackball. Similar to using hotkeys on your keyboard, Hotmouse is a quick and comfortable way to operate
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 simply with your standard mouse, trackball, or touch screen. No software or additional

hardware is required.

When activated, your mouse cursor becomes Hotmouse Cursor - a gray and white rectangle - that allows
performing all Hotmouse functions.

ACTIVATING hOTMOUSE CURSOR

To activate hotmouse Cursor move / shake your mouse at the console rapidly four times in alternating
horizontal direction.

——u t—— ——u t—— or t—— ——u t—— ——u

The Hotmouse Cursor can also be activated via touch screen: tap the screen twice, and leave your nger
pressed on the touchscreen after the second tap (tap – hold, like a double click without lifting the nger on the

second click), until the Hotmous Menu opens. Now click outside the Hotmouse Menu to open the Hotmouse
Cursor.

The Hotmouse Cursor changes its look depending on its position on the screen (arrows in vertical or horizontal
direction, and number of channel).

Use the Hotmouse Cursor to perform the following functions:
in Fullscreen mode: - Switch to another fullscreen channel

in Quad mode: - Select another active channel (keyboard, mouse)
in PiP mode: - Modify position and size of PiP images

- Change active channel

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hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN FULLSCREEN MODE / QUAD MODE

hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN FULLSCREEN MODE

When you activate the Hotmouse Cursor in Fullscreen mode, PiP images of the other channels are temporarily
displayed to allow you to switch to another channel.

Switching to another fullscreen channel

Activate Hotmouse Cursor. Move the Hotmouse Cursor over the PiP image of the channel that you wish to
activate and press the left mouse button.

Example: Switch from channel 2 to channel 3

hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN QUAD MODE

Switching active channel (mouse, keyboard)

Activate Hotmouse Cursor. To change the active channel (switching mouse and keyboard), position the

Hotmouse Cursor in the respective channel eld (1 to 4) and press the left mouse button.

Note:

When you move into another channel eld, the channel number in the Hotmouse Cursor changes.

Example: Switch active channel from 1 to 3

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hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN PIP MODE

hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN PIP MODE

Change active channel

Enable Hotmouse Cursor. Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the PiP-image of the channel you wish to activate
and press the left mouse button.

Note:
When the Hotmouse Cursor moves over a PiP-image, its appearance changes
(arrows, channel number).

Example: Switch active channel from 2 to 3

Vertical positioning of PiP images

Activate Hotmouse Cursor. Move the Hotmouse Cursor to the PiP-image area, hold down the left mouse
button and drag the PiPs to the desired vertical position.

Note:
As soon as the Hotmouse Cursor moves over a PiP image, its appearance changes
(arrows, channel number).

Example: Move PiP images upwards.

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hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN PIP MODE

hOTMOUSE CURSOR IN PIP MODE (continued)

Modify size of PiP images

Activate Hotmouse Cursor and move to the left edge of the PiP image area until horizontal arrows appear in the
Hotmouse Cursor. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Hotmouse Cursor to the left to increase PiP
image size, or to the right to reduce PiP image size.

Note:
As soon as the Hotmouse Cursor moves to the left edge of the PiP image area, its appearance
changes (horizontal arrows, channel number).

Scaling PiP images up

Hold left mouse button

Scaling PiP images down

Hold left mouse button

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hOTMOUSE MENU - ACTIVATING / OPERATING

hOTMOUSE MENU - ACTIVATING

Activate Hotmouse Cursor and press the right mouse button to open the Hotmouse Menu. The Hotmouse Menu

can also be opened via touch screen: tap the screen twice, and leave your nger pressed on the touchscreen
after the second tap (tap – hold, like a double click without lifting the nger on the second click), until the

Hotmous Menu opens.
By clicking outside the Hotmouse Menu, you can open the Hotmouse Cursor to enlarge and reposition PiPs
(only in PiP mode), and switch channels.

After you are nished using the hotmouse cursor, the hotmouse menu will reopen. Menu appearance varies

depending on display mode (Quad / Fullscreen / PiP). This menu allows you to carry out switching operations
and change PiP settings:

hOTMOUSE MENU - OPERATING

The Hotmouse Menu allows you to carry out switching operations and to enter PiP settings by mouse click
(left mouse button).

Click Help on the Hotmouse Menu for information on the individual symbols.

Click on HELP to open the HOTMOUSE
HELP window.

Hotmouse menu in PiP-mode

Click with the left mouse button on the ¢ arrow
symbols to either increase or decrease the values in
question. Clicking on the It uI arrow symbols
sets the minimum or maximum value.

After having completed the settings, click on CLOSE
to close the Hotmouse Menu window and exit the
Hotmouse Function.

Hotmouse Help window

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hOTMOUSE MENU - MODES

hOTMOUSE MENU - MODES

The individual modes can be set as follows:

hOTMOUSE MENU - QUAD MODE

Use the mouse to navigate to a channel in the Hotmouse Menu and click the left mouse button to activate it.
You can also switch to a different mode with the left mouse button.

Hotmouse Menu in Quad mode

Quad mode

hOTMOUSE MENU - FULLSCREEN MODE

Use the mouse to navigate to a channel in the Hotmouse Menu and click the left mouse button to activate it.
You can also switch to a different mode with the left mouse button.

Hotmouse Menu in Fullscreen mode

Fullscreen mode

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hOTMOUSE MENU - MODES

hOTMOUSE MENU – MODES (continued)

hOTMOUSE MENU – PIP MODE

Use the mouse to navigate to a channel in the Hotmouse Menu and click the left mouse button to activate it.
Change position and size of PiP images, and PiP zoom.
Change PiP mode (triple / triple gap / single xed / single direct / single scan) and scan time.
The PiP modes are described in detail on page 27ff.

Triple gap: PiP images are displayed with a gap in place of
the active channel.

Triple no gap: PiP images are displayed without a gap.

Triple tile: The size of the main image and the PiP images is
optimized so that
the main image
and the PiP ima­ ges are shown as
large as possible
without overlap­ ping.

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hOTMOUSE MENU - MODES

hOTMOUSE MENU – PIP MODE (continued)

Single xed: One selected PiP image is permanently
displayed.

Single direct: Press the front panel buttons 1, 2, 3, or 4
to directly select the PiP channel you want.

Single dual: The left half of the rst channel is displayed
at full size next to the left half of the second channel.
Use the „active“
setting to select
the active
channel.

To switch the
active channel
use the OSD,
Hotkeys or front
butons.

Single scan: Cycles through the PiP images at a set
interval.

SERVICE

SERVICE INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please report any malfunction or deviation from
the functionality described in this manual during operation to NTI’s Technical Support Department.

If we cannot solve your problem by phone and nd that the fault is due to the unit, we will repair your unit free

of charge during our warranty period. Please pack the device carefully, if possible in its original packaging,
and contact us for a return merchandise authorization at 1-800-742-8324 (USA & Canada) or 330-562-7070
(Worldwide).

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ANNEX

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FCC DECLARATION

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 interference to radio communica­tion. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with

the specications 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 modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s author-

ity to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission 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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kEYBOARD COMMANDS

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 supports two types of hotkey: „multiple keys” and „double click”.
By default, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is set to „multiple keys”.
Use the OSD menu to choose the hotkey type and keys (see page 14).

Multiple keys: Press multiple keys plus command key.

COMMAND = Hotkey and together

The following hotkeys are available for selection:

By Default: HOTkEY = +

Further examples: = + +

= +

Double click key: Double click one key (=hotkey) and right after press the command key within 2 seconds.

COMMAND = Hotkey and in sequence

Ctrl

Shift

=

Hk

Alt

Hk

Hk

Hk

Hk

Hk

Command key

Win

Ctrl

Ctrl

Ctrl

Alt

Command key

Alt

Win

Shift

Alt

As double click hotkey you can choose one of the following keys:

Ctrl

Examples: hOTkEY =

=

Note:

In command mode (hotkey is activated) LED ashing on the keyboard.
In double click hotkey mode, pressing an invalid key leaves the command mode.

While OSD is open hotkey =

Shift

Ctrl

Alt

Hk

Hk

Scroll

Scroll Scroll

Ctrl

Ctrl

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kEYBOARD COMMANDS

Selecting display mode

Hk

+ Quad mode

+ Fullscreen mode

Hk

Hk

+ PiP mode

Selecting active channel in Fullscreen / Quad / PiP mode

+ Computer 1

Hk

Hk

+ Computer 2

Hk

+ Computer 3

Hk

+ Computer 4

You can also use hotkey and the arrow keys to switch the active channel.
In Dual mode, you can select the channel on the right using the 1, 2, 3, or 4 keys on the numeric keypad.

Switch the active channel with hotkey and the arrow keys.
In PiP mode, the active channel automatically is displayed as full image.

Q

F

P

1

2

3

4

Open USB device switch menu

Hk

Open USB device/port 1 switch menu

Hk

Open USB device/port 2 switch menu

Hk

Open USB device/port 3 switch menu

Hk F4

Open USB device/port 4 switch menu

Other Commands

Hk O

+ Open OSD

Hk

+ Directly open OSD USB Device 1-4

Hk

+ Safe output resolution

Hk

+ Directly open OSD PiP menu
(In the background display mode switches to PiP as long as menu is open)

F1

F2

F3

U

V

I

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DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM

Installation of Device Conguration Program (CONFDEV)

The Device Conguration Program allows you to remotely operate the OSD of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 on an

external Windows computer via serial connection.

To install the device conguration software CONFDEV, you need

• A Windows computer with a free RS 232 COM-port

• Your SPLITMUX-DVI-4

• The installation CD containing the confdevEn.exe program

• The enclosed „serial cable” (RJ45-DB9 adaptor + RJ45 CAT5 cable)

Use the serial cable to connect the COM port of the Windows computer with the serial port of your
SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the confdevEn.exe program.

The Device Conguration Program (CONFDEV) window opens:

Click to open the OSD (device conguration) remotely.

Click to change settings, like COM port.

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DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM

Settings

Click the „device conguration” button to open the SETTINGS window. It allows you to set the font size for

the OSD window, log parameters, and the COM port SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is connected to.

Remote OSD operation

Click the green arrow to open the On Screen Display (OSD) of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 remotely on your
external Windows computer.

Now, the main OSD menu is open and ready
for navigation.

Navigation

Use arrow keys on the keyboard of your remote
Windows computer to navigate to the desired line

in the OSD menu and conrm by pressing ENTER.

Use the ESC key to return to the previous menu.

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FIRMWARE UPDATE

Update rmware of SPLITMUX-DVI-4

To execute a rmware update, you need:

 a computer with serial port

•

 the enclosed „serial cable” (RJ45-DB9 adaptor + RJ45 CAT5 cable)

•

 the current executable rmware le

•

Use the serial cable to connect the COM port of your computer to the RS232 port on SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

Start the executable rmware le.

Set the desired COM port and press „Update”.
All LEDs on the front panel of SPLITMUX-DVI-4

ash (blue) during the upgrade.

Additionally, the upgrade process is indicated by
an OSD window on your remote computer.

II

After successful update, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 restarts

without changing conguration.

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SERIAL CABLE

For serial remote control, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 requires a special adaptor to connect a CAT5 cable to the serial

RJ45 port at the rear panel of SPLITMUX-DVI-4.
This adaptor is connected to your external serial control device (e.g. computer). To the adaptor any CAT5 patch
cable (wired straight-through) can be connected. The CAT5 cable again is connected to the RJ45 port of SPLITMUX-DVI-4.
The adaptor (plus a standard CAT5 cable (in green)) always is delivered with SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

Serial cable = NTI adaptor + standard CAT5 cable

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DCP-XML REMOTE CONTROL

DCP-XML permits remote control of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 by a computer or other devices using the RS-232 serial
port of SPLITMUX-DVI-4. To connect to this port, use the "serial cable” (NTI RJ45-DB9 adaptor + standard RJ45
CAT5 cable).

DCP is an XML-based protocol.

Using DCP, all important settings of SPLITMUX-DVI-4 can be queried and changed.

A general description of XML can be found at http://www.w3.org/XML/

The XML scheme for DCP can be found on the enclosed CD, under the name "dcp.xsd”.
For a detailed description on how to use DCP-XML with SPLITMUX-DVI-4 please see the "DCP-XML Manual”

on CD supplied with SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

DCP Modes

DCP has two modes of operation:

1. Control

This mode is intended for direct control of a SPLITMUX-DVI-4, for example using a computer.

2. Synchronize

This mode is used to synchronize multiple, linked devices.
In Synchronize mode, SPLITMUX-DVI-4 sends all settings changes as DCP messages.
Thus, a chain of linked SPLITMUX-DVI-4 can be controlled synchroneously.

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SUPPORTED TOUCh SCREEN CONTROLLER

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 supports USB touch screens having built in one of the following controllers:

Tyco ELO Touch System:

- AccuTouch Five-Wire Resistive Touch Technology

includes models 1215L, 1229L, 1515L, 1522L, 1528L Medical, 1529L, 1537L, 1715L, 1729L, 1739L, 1915L,
1928L, 1928L Medical, 1939L, 2020L

- IntelliTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology
elo 2701 Controller Series (IntelliTouch, SecureTouch)

- CarrollTouch Infrared Touch Technology
(not supported: Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR))

TSharc:
TSharc Octopus Controller

widely used, including in touch screens manufactured by 3M, Microtouch, TrollTouch, The Bergquist Company

XanQ:
USB-R5W-hT580-R by XanQ Technology Corporation

used in the NTI CompactConsole HE-TFT-RM17 rack console

3M MicroTouch:

- MicroTouch™ EX II (new release delivered since 2009 with support of HID)

- MicroTouch™ DST, only restrict: (rst calibrate it at computer, then same procedure but while connected at
SPLITMUX-DVI-4; only left mouse key support, right mouse key has no function). E.g. integrated at display
NEC Multeos 32” und 40“ LCD with touch option.

ET&T Technology:
ETouch IR™ infra red touch screen, aluminium frame, 26” up to 65”

eGalaxy eMPIA Technology Inc. (EETI):
S5000UEGG; 4/5-Wire Resistive Touch Technology; USB;

Note:

If your USB touch screen does not feature one of the controllers listed above, please contact NTI
technical support to determine compatibility.

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SUPPORTED VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT (Display Video Formats)
Mode Resolution Sync Refresh rate Set in VESA / CEA

polarity analog digital* EDID Standard

H/V Hz Hz
CGA 640x350 +/- 85 85 DMT
CGA 640x400 -/+ 85 85 DMT
EGA 720x400 +/+ 70 70 x CVT
EGA 720x400 -/+ 85 85 DMT
VGA 640x480 -/- 60 22 - 60 x DMT
VGA 640x480 -/- 72 72 x DMT
VGA 640x480 -/- 75 75 x DMT
VGA 640x480 -/- 85 85 x DMT
SVGA 800x600 +/+ 56 22 - 56 x DMT
SVGA 800x600 +/+ 60 60 x DMT
SVGA 800x600 +/+ 72 72 x DMT
SVGA 800x600 +/+ 75 75 x DMT
SVGA 800x600 +/+ 85 85 - 180 x DMT
XGA 1024x768 -/+ 50 22- 50 CVT
XGA 1024x768 -/- 60 60 x DMT
XGA 1024x768 -/- 70 70 x DMT
XGA 1024x768 +/+ 75 75 x DMT
XGA 1024x768 +/+ 85 85 x DMT
XGA/B 1152x864 +/+ 75 75 x DMT
SUN 1152x900 +/+ 66 66 CVT
HDTVp 1280x720 +/+ 50 22 - 50 CEA-861-E
HDTVp 1280x720 +/+ 60 60 CEA-861-E
WXGA 1280x768 -/+ 60 60 DMT
UWXGA 1280x960 +/+ 60 60 DMT
UWXGA 1280x960 +/+ 85 85 DMT
SXGA 1280x1024 g 50 50 CVT
SXGA 1280x1024 +/+ 60 60 x DMT
SXGA 1280x1024 g 72 72 CVT
SXGA 1280x1024 +/+ 75 75 x DMT
SXGA 1280x1024 +/+ 85 85 x DMT
WXGA 1360x768 +/+ 60 22 - 60 DMT
SXGA+ 1400x1050 -/+ 50 22 - 50 CVT
SXGA+ 1400x1050 -/+ 60 60 DMT
SGI 1600x1024 +/+ 60 60 CVT
UXGA 1600x1200 +/+ 50 50 CVT
UXGA 1600x1200 +/+ 60 60 x DMT
UXGAr 1600x1200 +/+ 50 50 CVT
UXGAr 1600x1200 +/+ 60 60 CVT
WSXGA 1680x1050 -/+ 60 60 DMT
HDTVp 1920x1080 +/+ --- 22 - 24 CEA-861-E
HDTVp 1920x1080 +/+ 50 50 CEA-861-E
HDTVp 1920x1080 +/+ 60 60 x CEA-861-E
WUXGAr 1920x1200 +/+ 50 22 - 50 CVT
WUXGAr 1920x1200 +/+ 60 60 x DMT

Note:
* digital: all video formats up to 162 MHz pixel clock following DMT, CVT or GTF standard timings
are supported. Within this range ANY digital resolution is supported.
Analog input may not be detected correctly. See page 47 EDID/DDC.

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SUPPORTED VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT (Display Video Formats)

The table lists all video formats supported by SPLITMUX-DVI-4 at the output port.

Mode horizontal Vertical hz

VGA 640 480 60
VGA 640 480 75
VGA 640 480 85
SVGA 800 600 60
SVGA 800 600 75
SVGA 800 600 85
XGA 1024 768 50
XGA 1024 768 60
XGA 1024 768 70
XGA 1024 768 75
XGA 1024 768 85
SXGA 1280 1024 50
SXGA 1280 1024 60
SXGA 1280 1024 75
SXGA+ 1400 1050 50
SXGA+ 1400 1050 60
UXGA 1600 1200 50
UXGA 1600 1200 60
UXGAr 1600 1200 50
UXGAr 1600 1200 60
XGA/B 1152 864 75
UWXGA 1280 960 60
UWXGA 1280 960 85
SUN 1152 900 66
WXGA 1280 768 60
WXGA 1366 768 60
WSXGA 1680 1050 60
WUXGAr 1920 1200 40
WUXGAr 1920 1200 50
WUXGAr 1920 1200 60
HDTVp 1280 720 50
HDTVp 1920 1080 24
HDTVp 1920 1080 50
HDTVp 1920 1080 60

Note:
When set to auto (by default) SPLITMUX-DVI-4 reads the EDID of the monitor connected and
automatically supports its resolution.

Note:
Fluid video performance:

With digital input and a resolution of 800x600, the input frame rate may be increased up to 180 Hz.
This provides smooth video output even in Quad mode. To use this feature, it is necessary to choose

this resolution and refresh rate on all devices connected to the SPLITMUX-DVI-4’s video inputs.

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CASCADING

CASCADING multiple SPLITMUX-DVI-4 units - more than 4 sources on a single display

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 can be cascaded in order to display more than 4 sources simultaneously on a single display.
In this master-slave-system, any SPLITMUX-DVI-4 can be used as master or slave. It is the same hardware.

One SPLITMUX-DVI-4 is used as master unit. To the output of the master unit the console with keyboard mouse
and display or touch screen is connected. To each input of the master unit, a slave SPLITMUX-DVI-4 can be

connected. In this way, each quadrant on the display can be split in four more quadrants.

Example: In a setup with one master and four slave SPLITMUX-DVI-4 a total of 16 sources can be displayed
simultaneously on a single console.

All display modes:

Display modes (Quad, PiP, Dual, Fullscreen) of slaves and master can individually be set, combined, and

switched, e.g. the master unit could be set to Quad mode, while the rst slave is set to PiP, the second slave to

Fullscreen, the third slave to Quad, and the fourth slave to Dual mode. Any combination is possible.

keyboard and mouse operation:

keyboard and mouse can be activated on any of the up to 16 computers connected to operate these.

hotkeys for switching:

Use hotkeys to quickly activate any of the e.g. 16 channels or to switch the display mode of any of the

SPLITMUX-DVI-4 units in the master-slave-system.

Different levels (master or slave) require different types of hotkeys.

For example, keep the hotkey default setting 1 = + for all slave SPLITMUX-DVI-4.
Just change the hotkey settings for the master SPLITMUX-DVI-4 to e.g. 2 = +

See page 65 on how to change hotkeys.
Example:

In a cascaded SPLITMUX-DVI-4 setup with one master, 4 slaves, and 16 computers connected you can activate
keyboard and mouse of computer 16 by pressing the following hotkey combination:

hk2 + 4 (to activate the channel 4 on the master level), then hk1 + 4 (to activate the channel 4 on the slave
SPLITMUX-DVI-4 connected to port 4 of the master)

Example:
To change a display mode of e.g. the slave SPLITMUX-DVI-4 connected to port 4 of the master SPLITMUX­DVI-4 press the following hotkey combination:

Hk

Ctrl

Alt

Hk

Ctrl

Win

hk2 + 4 (to activate the channel 4 on the master level), then hk1 + P to switch from default Quad mode to PiP

mode in this quadrant. The result is a screen split in four equal quadrants. All quadrants are split again in four
equal quadrants (Quad mode), just the quadrant in the lower right corner (channel 4) is showing its four sources

in PiP mode.

Note:
Use a programmable keyboard for comfortable switching of cascaded SPLITMUX-DVI-4. Behind
a single key you can program a combination of hotkeys. By pressing a single key you can activate
keyboard and mouse of one of e.g. 16 computers connected or the switch display mode of the
master or any of the four slave SPLITMUX-DVI-4.

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DELIVERABLES

Please use the list below to verify that all parts have been delivered.

The following components are included:

1 SPLITMUX-DVI-4

•

1 19” rack mount kit

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1 Installation and Operation Manual on CD

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1 installation CD

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1 country-specific power cable

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1 cable set HW-kON-DVI-VGA: 1 video cable DVI/DVI for console

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1 short PS/2 keyboard mouse/USB adaptor

2 cable set HW-CPU-VGA: 1 video cable DVI/VGA, length 2.0 m

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1 Y-cable PS/2 for mouse and keyboard, length 2.0 m
1 USB cable plug A - plug B, length 2.0 m

2 cable set HW-CPU-DVI: 1 video cable DVI/DVI, length 2.0 m

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1 Y-cable PS/2 for mouse and keyboard, length 2.0 m
1 USB cable plug A - plug B, length 2.0 m

1 serial adaptor with green CAT5 cable.

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