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USER MANUAL
DVNET-4Pro
Access and control KVM and audio on up to
4 computers using one USB keyboard, one USB
mouse and a DVI-D monitor
VIDEO
Format DVI-D Single Link
Maximum Pixel Clock 165 MHz
Input Interface (4) DVI-D 29-pin (female)
Output Interface DVI-D 29-pin (female)
Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200
@60Hz
DDC 5 volts p-p(TTL)
Input Equalization Automatic
Input Cable Length Up to 20 ft.
Output Cable Length Up to 20 ft.
Input Interface (4) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Output Interface (1) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Impedance 600 Ohm
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
AUDIO
Nominal Level 0-1.0 V
Common Mode Rejection at 60 dB
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
USB
Signal Type USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/
internal hub
Input Interface (4) USB Type B (female)
Output Interface (2) USB Type A (female)
for keyboard and mouse
connection only;
(2) for USB 2.0
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800.AVI.2131
Tel: (818) 503-6200 Fax: (818) 503-6208
11651 Vanowen St. North Hollywood, CA 91605
SmartAVI.com
Designed and Manufactured in the USA
OTHER
Power External 100-240 VAC/
5VDC4A @20W
Dimensions 12.6” W x 1.75” H x 6.6“ D
Weight 10 lbs.
Approvals UL, CE, ROHS Compliant
Operating Temp. 32-131 °F (0-55 °C)
Storage Temp. -4-185 °F (-20-85 °C)
Humidity Up to 95%
Emulation Keyboard and Mouse
CONTROL
Front Panel Tactile Switch
RS-232 Via Control @ 9600 bps
Hotkeys Via Keyboard
IR Optional
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
DVN-4ProS 1 DVNET-4Pro, 4x1 Dual DVI-D,
USB 2.0, Audio Switch
Power Supply 1 PS5VDC4A
User Manual 1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
4-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with
USB 2.0 Sharing
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INTRODUCTION
DVNET-4Pro is a dedicated multi-platform KVM switch
capable of managing up to 4 different computers through
a single DVI-D monitor, USB keyboard & mouse, a single
set of speakers and a USB 2.0 Device. It features USB
keyboard and mouse emulation for faster and reliable
switching through the use of hotkey sequence commands.
It is also RS-232 compliant, capable of being controlled
remotely via third-party software.
CONNECTING THE DVNET-4Pro
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from DVNET4Pro.
2. Connect the DVI cables, USB cables (male-A to male
-B), and audio cables from the computers to the
respective ports on the DVNET-4Pro.
3. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions.
4. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse on the two
USB ports on the right (close to the RS-232 port).
Note: The 2 USB ports on the right are dedicated for
keyboard and mouse emulation. The 2 on the left
are for other USB peripherals (flash drives, printers,
etc.)
5. Connect the speakers into the Audio Out port located above the USB ports.
6. Connect the display monitor to the DVI OUT connector on the DVNET-4Pro.
7.
Power on the DVNET-4Pro.
CONTROLLING THE DVNET-4Pro
Front Panel Control
To switch ports using the front panel, press the UP button to navigate up and DOWN button for down.
EDID learning
EDID learningEDID learning
EDID learning is also done through the front panel buttons by pressing both buttons simultaneously.
RS-232 Control
Use a male-to-female serial cable to connect a computer to the RS-232 port of the DVNET-4Pro. Use terminal
client software such as the HyperTerminal
HyperTerminalHyperTerminal
HyperTerminal to connect to the DVNET-4Pro. Make sure to use the standard communication mode of 9600 bps, 8, N, 1. This port can also be used for software upgrade. Please refer to online
manual for more details.
Hotkey Commands
The Hotkey command is a keyboard sequence used to trigger an action on the DVNET-4Pro through the use of
the keyboard connected on the USB port of the DVNET-4Pro. To activate the hotkey sequence, press the CTRL
key twice and then enter the desired hotkey commands.
COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS-232 CONTROL
Switch all devices (KVM, USB 2.0, and Audio) [CTRL] [CTRL] mmmm [port #] [ENTER] //mmmm[port #]<CR>
Switch KVM only
onlyonly
only [CTRL] [CTRL] cccc [port #] [ENTER] //cccc[port #]<CR>
Switch audio only
onlyonly
only [CTRL] [CTRL] aaaa [port #] [ENTER] //aaaa[port #]<CR>
EDID Learning [CTRL] [CTRL] e
e e
e [ENTER] //eeee<CR>
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
USB INPUTS
AUDIO
KEYBOARD
& MOUSE
DVI INPUTS
DVI OUTPUT
DVNET-4Pro REAR
EDID LEARNING
The DVNET-4Pro is fully capable of “learning” and remembering what type of display monitor is connected to the
unit. With its EDID learning feature, the DVNET-4Pro provides plug-and-play capability to its display.
Programming the EDID can be accomplished through the
Front
FrontFront
Front----Panel buttons
Panel buttonsPanel buttons
Panel buttons or through RS
RSRS
RS----232
232232
232.
Please refer to the “Controlling the DVNET-4Pro” section of
the manual for more info.
FEATURES
• Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux Operating
Systems
• Supports up to 1920x1200 digital video resolution
• Uses universal DVI single-link connectors
• Supports all USB 2.0 Devices (Flash drives,
Printers, Cameras, Scanners, etc.)
• Supports USB keyboard and mouse emulation
• Balanced stereo audio output
• Front panel tactile switch with LED display for local
control
• RS-232 control for additional control
• Special Hotkey keyboard sequence to switch independ-
ent simultaneous device selection: Flexibility is key to
the DVNET-4Pro
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