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USER MANUAL
DVNET-4Quad
Access and control KVM and audio on
u
p to 4 computers using one USB keyboard,
one USB mouse and 4 DVI-D monitors
VIDEO
Format DVI-D Single Link
Maximum Pixel Clock 165 MHz
Input Interface (8) DVI-D 29-pin (female)
Output Interface (2) 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 (16) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Output Interface (4) 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 Transparent
Designed and Manufactured in the USA
OTHER
Power External 100-240 VAC/
5VDC4A @20W
Dimensions 17” W x 3.5” H x 6.75“ 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-4QuadS 1 DVNET-4Quad (4x1 Quad DVI-
D), USB 2.0, Audio Switch
Power Supply 1 PS5VDC4A
User Manual 1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
4-Port Quad Display
DVI-D KVM Switch with
USB 2.0 Sharing
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INTRODUCTION
The DVNET-4Quad is a cross-platform switch capable
of sharing Quad DVI-D monitor, stereo speakers, and
USB 2.0 devices between 4 computers. It features
USB keyboard and mouse emulation 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
CONNECTING THE DVNET-4Quad
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the
DVNET-4Quad.
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-4Quad.
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 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 2 display monitors the 2 DVI OUT connector on the DVNET-Duo.
7. Power on the DVNET-4Quad.
CONTROLLING THE DVNET-4Quad
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 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-4Quad. Use terminal
client software such as the
p T r a
HyperTerminal to connect to the DVNET-4Quad. 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-4Quad through the use of
the keyboard connected on the USB port of the DVNET-4Quad. 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] m [port #] [ENTER] //m[port #]<CR>
Switch KVM
n y
only [CTRL] [CTRL] c [port #] [ENTER] //c[port #]<CR>
Switch audio nonly [CTRL] [CTRL] a [port #] [ENTER] //a[port #]<CR>
EDID Learning [CTRL] [CTRL] e [ENTER] //e<CR>
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
US TS
USB INPUTS
AUDIO
B D
KEYBOARD
& MOUSE
U
DVI INPUTS
U
DVI OUTPUTS
DVNET-4QUAD REAR
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 lo-
cal control
• RS-232 control for additional control
• Special Hotkey keyboard sequence to switch inde-
pendent simultaneous device selection: Flexibility
is key to the DVNET-4Quad
EDID LEARNING
The DVNET-4Quad is fully capable of “learning” and
re
membering what type of display monitor is connected to the unit. With its EDID learning feature, the
DVNET-4Quad provides plug-and-play capability to its
display.
Programming the EDID can be accomplished through
the tFront--
a l
Panel buttons or through RS-2232.
Please refer to the “Controlling the DVNET-4Quad”
section of the manual for more info.
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