Rextron MACU-091, MACU-021, MACU-061, MACU-092 User Manual

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xtraCoN Series: Extra Console Box

Model Number

Resolution Input

Output

MACU-021 1280 x 1024*

USB

DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+

Mouse** + USB 2.0

MACU-061 1600 x 1200*

USB

DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+

Mouse** + USB 2.0

MACU-091 1920 x 1080*

USB

DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+

Mouse** + USB 2.0

MACU-092

1920 x 1200*

2048 x 1152

USB

DVI + VGA + Keyboard**+

Mouse** + USB 2.0

* The color depth is supported up to 32 bits at the maximum resolution. ** The flexible expansibility of MACU

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface let you

connect any USB peripheral device easily and quickly.

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● UP TO FOUR MACU Units through USB 2.0 ports can be connected at a

time, offering the easiest way to build up the extra consoles, enjoying

UP TO FOUR (4+1) different access points to access the same computer,

and increasing your productivity like never before! It provides

incredible compatibility and expansibility with USB 2.0 peripherals.

Your devices can keep pace with ever-changing requirements of today’s

and tomorrow’s technologies.

● The driver installation procedure and software operations may differ

from version to version, that may cause the snapshot on this user’s

manual slightly differ from others without affecting the function.

● The final specifications are based on the actual product.

● To prevent damages to your installation, it is important that all devices

are properly grounded.

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Table of Content

■ Introduction………………………….………………….…………..1

■ Features……………………………………………………..…...2

■ Package Contents…………………….……….………….……2

■ System Requirements……………….……….……….……….3

■ Additional Requirements……………….……….…………….4

■ Connection....…………………………………...........…….......…..5

■ Connection Patterns…………………………...……….………5

■ Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7.………………………….…….…….….7

■ Driver Installation……….…………………………….…………7

■ Operations…………………………..……………………………9

■ Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5………………….……...………...17

■ Driver Installation……….…………………………….………..17

■ Operations…………………………..…………………………..19

■ Specifications …………………………………………………..…25

■ Troubleshooting...………………..…………………………….27

■ Related Products..………………..…………………………….28

Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to

the Unit or any connecting device

RoHS

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------------------------ Introduction

xtraCoN series, Extra Console Box, MACU --- allows up to 4 +1 users to share the use of a single USB computer from 4 separated MACU

console stations with respective USB keyboard, USB mouse, and DVI/VGA monitor pair supported maximum resolution up to SXGA (1280 x 1024) / UXGA (1600 x 1200)/ Full HD (1920 x 1080). In addition to the

3 USB Type-A ports on the side panel of the Unit for the

keyboard/mouse/USB peripheral connections, one additional USB port on the top panel is reserved as an alternative to the USB peripheral port for the purpose of plug orientation, which increase the space efficiency. It supports most of the popular Windows systems and Intel-based Mac OS system for extending video via USB connection.

The connected monitor can be configured to either clone the primary screen, or extend the Windows desktop allowing visibility of more applications at the same time such as while reading the email on one monitor, open the attachment on the other monitor. All programs, files, and resources on the computer can be easily accessed and shared by

all the connected MACU Unit users without any extra setting up

expense for network environment.

The installation is as easy as 2-step process--- installing the driver and

plugging in the MACU Unit. The software requires few hardware

resources of your PC and offers a vast array of screen resolutions and

color depths. With its portability and small footprint, MACU is ideal for

small offices or home offices environments.

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Features

 Add up to 4 xtraCoN Units allowing 4 + 1 users to share one

computer at a time, the control power is on first-come, first-serve basis

 Easily add the extra display(s) via the USB port  Support both VGA and DVI display  Perform the multiple windows on the multiple displays and increase

the productivity like never before

 Demonstrate media files and DVDs in either extend or clone mode  Support the high resolution up to UXGA(1600 x 1200)/ Full HD (1920 x

1080) and 2048 x 1152 for certain models

 USB Self-powered operation  Easy to get and install the standard cable at lower cost  Ideal for applications on public broadcasting, exhibits, retail stores,

courtrooms, stock tickers, bus stations, etc.

 Fully support Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows

Vista SP1/SP2 , Windows 7

 Fully support Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5 for the video extending

via USB connection

Package Contents

1. xtraCoN Unit x 1

2. User’s Manual x 1

3. CD with the driver and user’s manual x 1

4. USB A-B Cable x 1

5. Foot Pad Set x 1

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★System Requirement

Display: Monitor(s) or Projector(s)

Computer (Windows Vista):

1. WEI

(Windows Experience Index) score of at least 3.0 overall.

The recommended hardware depends on the display resolution: 1366x768: overall WEI score of at least 3.5 1920x1080 (HD): overall WEI score of at least 4.0

2. VGA or DVI video card

3. CD-ROM or DVD drive

4. At least one USB 2.0 port

Computer (Windows 2000/XP/7) based on full screen DVD Display:

1.1. For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen:

- 1.2GHz Single Core CPU (Celeron/ Atom N270 for example)

- 512MB memory

1.2. For 3 monitors where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting productivity and business apps. Will support only 1 video of DVD resolution at full screen:

- 1.6GHz CPU

- 1GB memory

1.3. For 4 monitors where 1 screen can run full screen DVD video:

- 1.8GHz Core Duo

- 1GB memory

2. VGA or DVI video card

3. CD-ROM or DVD drive

4. At least one USB 2.0 port

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NOTE: More Unit connections for signal simultaneous transmission,

more computer resources may be consumed.

★Additional Requirement

The Unit software can be installed on any desktop or laptop system running Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5 . Any predecessor versions of the Windows or other platforms that are not mentioned here won’t be supported by any drives currently.

For the details of driver installation, please proceed to the sections

entitled “Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7” or “Intel-based Mac OS

10.4/10.5”

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Before the Connection

1. Install the software to the computer first before the physical installation.

2. Prior to the installation, ensure to power off all devices that will

be connected to this system.

3. Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.

4. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and

machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.

Connection Patterns

 Use a USB A-B cable for the connection between the computer and

the Unit. The LED on the top panel of the Unit illuminates GREEN

indicating the powered on and PC connection.

 Use a DVI and/or a VGA cable(s) for the connection between the Unit

and the DVI and/or VGA monitor(s). The LED on the top panel of the

Unit will turn from GREEN to RED indicating the monitor connection.

NOTE: Both VGA and DVI monitors display the same screen all the time

 Use the USB cables for the connection between the USB

keyboard/mouse and the respective USB ports on the Unit.

 If needed, use a USB cable to connect one USB device into the USB

peripheral ports either one on the top panel or the other one on the side panel.

NOTE: The two peripheral USB ports are alternative to each other for

plug orientation purpose, and only either one of those 2 USB ports can be used at a time. (Refer to the following figures)

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Add up to 4 xtraCoN Units allowing 4 +1 users to share one computer

simultaneously, which the operation is on first-come first-serve basis

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-------------- Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

Driver Installation

Please follow the instructions as below listed step by step for your driver installation. All the prompt screens and dialog boxes shown in this section are for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. Some dialog boxes and folders may slightly different in other versions of Windows.

Install the xtraviU driver (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)

1. Insert the CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive and browse: X:\ Windows\ XtraviU\

XtraViU_5.x.xxxxx

Double-click on the “XtraViU_5.x.xxxxx” file to begin the installation (The version of driver may vary, please contact your local dealer for the latest driver)

2. Use an USB A-B Cable to connect the Unit to your computer after

the installation completed.

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Windows

3. Once the Unit is properly connected to the computer and

powered ON, you can find this icon in the System Tray:

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Windows

Operations

z Using Menu Bar Control (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)

Once the software and hardware of the xtraCoN Unit are properly

installed and connected, the user can easily find the icon located in the lower right corner of desktop as the snapshot shown below, click on it to bring up the following screen. By default, the

xtraCoN Unit is set to

Extend mode. (Any of icon selection from this bar will achieve the screen setting to the extra screen-the secondary screen.)

1. Screen Resolution

The user can select a desired resolution by accessing to “Screen

Resolution” listed in the icon as the following figure shown

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Windows

NOTE: the resolution options may vary from monitor to monitor. Check

the capability for your monitor.

2. Color Quality

Users can select either 16 bits color depth or 32 bits color depth for operations.

3. Screen Rotation

Users may rotate the extra screen to the desired angle for certain applications.

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Windows

Normal: keeps the extra screen with the same angle as the primary

screen.

Rotated Left: rotates the extra screen 90 degree clockwise.

Rotated Right: rotates the extra screen 90 degree

counterclockwise.

Upside-Down: rotates the extra screen 180 degree.

Normal Upside-Down

Rotated Right Rotated Left

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Windows

4. Extend To

Allows the user to set the extra screen extend to the above, below, left, and right of the primary screen.

In Extend Mode, the monitor attached to the xtraCoN Unit forms part

of the extended windows desktop. The extra desktop area is a great productivity aid, allowing more applications or documents to be visible at a time.

In Extend Mode, the monitor attached to the xtraCoN Unit forms part

of the extended windows desktop. The extra desktop area is a great productivity aid, allowing more applications or documents to be visible at a time.

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Windows

5. Set as Main Monitor

Allow the user to set the extra screen as the primary screen

NOTE: Please check the capability of your extra monitor first

before you try to perform this configuration.

6. Notebook Monitor Off

After setting the extra screen as the primary screen, the user can turn off the laptop screen and continue the laptop operation without any obstacle. (The extra screen will replace the laptop screen)

7. Mirror

Allow users to set the extra screen as a clone of the primary

screen.

Primary screen Extra screen

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Windows

8. Off

Allow users to turn off the extra screen.

9. Advanced

Provide more options for settings as following shown.

 Display selection

 Resolution and Color Quality Settings

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Windows

 Refresh Rate: Click “Advance”Æ”Adapter”Æ”List all mode…”,

all valid combinations of resolution, color quality and refresh

rate are fully listed here. Flat panel monitors do not flicker

and require a low refresh rate.

Standby and Hibernate, Shut down and Restart

If a computer/laptop connecting to an xtraCoN Unit is placed into

standby or hibernate mode, the display goes blank. When the computer/laptop is again powered up (and unlocked if necessary) the connected monitor returns to the same mode as it was before stand by or hibernate. If the computer/laptop is shut down, restarted and logged in, again the connected display returns to the same mode as it was before

shutdown.

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Windows

Disconnect the xtraCoN Unit

If the xtraCoN Unit is powered off or the USB cable is removed from

the computer, the display blanks. All windows and icons move to the primary screen.

Once the computer is reconnected or the xtraCoN Unit is powered up,

the display returns to the same mode as it was before disconnection or powered off. However, windows and icons that were previously on the screen will not be moved back.

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-------- Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5

In addition to compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, the xtraCoN

series also support Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5. Please follow the instructions below listed step by step for the driver installation. All the prompt screens and dialog boxes shown in this section are for Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5. Some dialog boxes and folders may slightly different in other versions of operating system.

Driver Installation

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive, then browse

through the CD and locate the “xtraViU_xxxxx.dmg” file.

Double-click on this file to begin the Installation

2. Double-click the “Software Installer” to install the software

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3. Once the installation is complete, click the “Restart” button. The computer will reboot automatically

4. After the computer has been restarted, plug in the xtraCoN Unit to an available USB 2.0 port of the computer. The xtraCoN Unit should now

be ready to use

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Operation

Using Menu Bar Control (Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5)

Once software has been installed to the Mac, simply plug each xtraCoN Unit connected with display(s) into the Mac. You can now use up to 8

additional monitors (4 DVI and 4VGA). When attaching a monitor to your Mac, by default, the monitor will be extended to the right of the primary display.

Configuring Display from the Menu Bar

Check the “Show displays in menu bar” in Display Preference then you can configure displays by clicking the display icon in the menu bar.

Detect Displays: Detect all displays connected to the Mac.

Turn On/ Off Mirroring: Turn display mirroring on/off

: Set the resolution of the primary display.

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: Set the resolution of additional display(s)

Number of Recent Items: Configure how many “recent resolutions”

should be shown in this menu.

Display Preferences: Open “Display Preferences”

1. Screen Resolution

To change the resolution for the display preference, select an available resolution by accessing through the path: Menu bar→ Display Preference→ Gather Windows

The resolution availability depends on both the xtraCoN Unit and

the capabilities of the connected display.

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2. Screen Rotation

If you wish to rotate the display(s), you can configure the

orientation by dropping down the “Rotate” as the following snapshot shown. Select the appropriate angle of rotation to match your display’s set up by accessing through the path: Menu bar→ Display Preference→ Gather Windows→ Rotate

NOTE: Each time any settings the user made to the mode, rotation,

resolution, frequency or depth are remembered for next time the user switch back.

3. Display Positions

If your computer is connected to more than two displays, you can specify that some are mirrored displays and others show the extended desktop. A mirrored display shows the same content as the main display whereas an extended display will be an extension to your existing desktop. You can arrange your displays so that they match the physical layout of your displays by selecting the

‘Arrangement’ pane within Display Preferences. This ensures that

you can easily navigate among all connected displays.

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To move the position of a display, click and hold the display you wish to move then drag it to the desired position. The display will be highlighted with a red border whilst you are moving the display to its new position.

NOTE: To extend connected displays, make sure that the “Mirror

Display” on the‘Arrangement’ pane is unchecked.

4. Mirror

When in Mirror mode, additional displays will display what is being shown on the primary display. Checking the “Mirror Display” on the ‘Arrangement’ pane enables this feature as the following snapshot shown.

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5. Set as Main Monitor

You can change the primary display by moving the Menu Bar among displays. Changing the primary display affects where new windows appearance and the position of the Dock.

Clicking the white menu bar and dragging it to the desired display will set the display beneath the menu bar as the main monitor

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6. Use both extended and mirrored displays

To work with both extended and mirrored displays, uncheck the box of mirror displays as the circle mark in the snapshot below, then in the Arrangement pane hold down both keys cmd and alt and drag the display you wish to overlay the primary display. Repeat this with each display you wish to mirror, those untouched will remain extending.

Both of the additional monitors are extended

One extended and the other mirrored

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------------------------Specifications

There are three components that make up the screen mode:

Resolution: In common usage, this refers to the number of pixels

displayed on screen horizontally and vertically.

Color Quality: This defines the number of different colors that can

be shown on the screen at the same time.

Refresh rate: Measures the speed that the entire screen is

rescanned. Higher frequencies reduce flicker.

Some monitors advertise the supported resolutions through the VGA or

DVI connector. If this is the case, the xtraCoN identifies the supported

resolutions from the monitor. If the monitor does not advertise the

supported resolutions, the xtraCoN driver chooses a set of common

screen resolutions for the monitor.

The driver of xtraCoN supports the maximum resolution as the

following table shown. Generally speaking, most of the common

resolutions under the maximum resolution are fully supported. It’s

important for making sure to set the proper resolution for xtraCoN

since it might be damaged with improper or unsupported resolutions.

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MACU-021 MACU-61 MACU-91 MACU-92

Signal Input USB (B-Type)

USB Cable USB A-B, 35cm (detachable)

Signal Output DVI Female + VGA (HDB15) Female

Keyboard

Connector

USB A-Type x 1

Mouse Connector USB A-Type x 1

Connectors

USB Peripheral Connector

USB A-Type x 2

Resolution (Max.) 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1080

1920x1200 2048x1152

LED (Dual Color)

Green: Power ON

Red: Screen signal (extended) active

Enclosure Metal

DDC2B Support Yes

Power Consumption USB Self-powered

Weight 220g

Dimensions: H x W x D (mm) 21.6 x 90 x 86.4(mm)

Note that interlaced modes are NOT supported.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Can not see the entire desktop on the monitor with higher resolution

The DVI/VGA monitor resolutions between the connected Units with different resolution setting

Choose a proper screen resolution in the computer’

graphic card that is supported by the connecte

monitors.

Nothing happens when move the mouse or press key on the keyboard

USB connectors are not secured.

Ensure the USB cables are firmly secured from the keyboard/mouse port on the Unit.

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