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*Preferred 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher EXT-DVIK-MV-441 User Manual Release A2...
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this unit near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
Packing List The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher •...
Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 Front Panel ....................2 Back Panel ....................4 Installation ......................7 Connection Instructions ................. 7 Sample Wiring Diagram ................9 Basic Operation Powering the Switcher..................12 Display Nomenclature ..................14 Main and Auxiliary Displays ................ 14 Using the Auxiliary Display ................
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Introduction Page Title Name Description Connect a USB device to each of these USB ports. Source selection (1 - 4) Press these buttons to select the video / audio / USB source. Switching Sources (page 19) more information. Solo (USB, Audio) These buttons allow separate (unlinked) selection of USB an audio sources.
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Introduction Name Description Grounding terminal Connect a grounding wire from this terminal to an approved Earth ground. Main Press this switch to power-on or power- off the unit. 12V DC Connect the included power supply from this power receptacle to an available electrical outlet.
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Introduction Name Description USB Host Use USB cables to connect up to four (Source 1 - Source 4) computers to these USB ports. DVI-D In Connect up to four computer sources to (Source 1 - Source 4) these ports using DVI cables. page | 6...
Installation Menu/Back Full Quad Connection Instructions Reset Power Video Source ► 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Select Use DVI cables to connect a DVI source (e.g. computer) to each one of the DVI-D In ports (Source 1 - Source 4) on the rear panel. Note that only DVI-D (digital) sources are supported.
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Installation Audio Output ► Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the L/R Out jack to a pair of powered speakers. ► RS-232 (optional) Connect an RS-232 cable from the automation control device to the RS-232 In port. Connect another RS-232 cable from the RS-232 Out port to another 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher.
Installation Sample Wiring Diagram RS-232 CABLE USB CABLE 3.5mm MINI-STEREO CABLE Daisy-Chain MIC CABLE to a second DVI CABLE EXT-DVIK-MV-41’s RS-232 In RS-232 Automation Control Device Multimedia PC/Servers RS-232 RS-232 Powered Speakers DVI Display EXT-DVIK-MV-41 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Mouse USB Printer Keyboard USB External HDD...
Powering the Switcher Before powering-on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher, make sure all devices and the power supply are connected, as outlined under Installation (page Video B Audio ® DVI Displays Computer Sources EXT-DVIK-MV-41 Keyboard / Mouse DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Press the Main (power) button on the back panel so that the top-portion, marked with an “I”, is flush with the back panel...
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Powering the Switcher Power-on all computer sources. The image from each source will be combined on a single screen on the display connected to Video A. The currently selected source (Source 1, by default) will be shown on the display connected to Video B. DVI Displays Computer Sources Keyboard / Mouse...
Solo Menu/Back Display Nomenclature Audio Full Quad Main and Auxiliary Displays 4x1 DVI Select The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses has two output ports on the rear panel: Video A and Video B. The Video A port is used to display the video modes (Full, PIP, Quad, and PAP) and is referred to as the main display.
Display Nomenclature Using the Auxiliary Display The auxiliary display always displays the currently selected source. In this example, we are in PIP mode and the Source 1 button is currently selected. Source 1 is displayed on the auxiliary display (Video B). DVI Displays Computer Sources EXT-DVIK-MV-41...
Display Nomenclature Windows When we talk about a window, we are referring to an individual source (image) within one of the multiple-source display modes: PIP, Quad, or PAP. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Solo Menu/Back Video B Audio ®...
Display Modes The Video A port on the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher provides the ability to display up to four DVI sources, simultaneously. The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes: Full, PIP (Picture-In-Picture), Quad, and PAP (Picture-And-Picture). Full Displays a full-screen image of the selected source (1 - 4).
Display Modes Selecting the Display Mode The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher comes with 4 display modes. Of these 4 display modes, both PIP and PAP display modes allow you to switch the main window to a subordinate window. In the case of PIP mode, the subordinate window can be repositioned to any location on the display and can be re-sized, if desired.
Switching Sources Switching sources can be accomplished by using the Source buttons on the front panel, the mouse, function keys, or using predefined hot-key bindings. Hotkey assignments can be user-defined as needed. In order to operate the Switcher using a mouse, a 3-button mouse is required.
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Switching Sources The currently selected source will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown: Current source Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu. The selected source will be shown on both Video A and Video B. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to dismiss the Display Mode menu.
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Switching Sources ► Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. hotkey hotkey Space Bar The OSD will be displayed. Select Input Name...
Switching Sources PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Mode ► Front panel Press the PIP button to enter PIP mode. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). The selected source will be shown on both Video B and in the main window on Video A. Solo Menu/Back Solo...
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Switching Sources ► Mouse Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the mode menu on the Video A display. Left-click the PIP mode icon. A drop-down menu will be displayed. The drop-down menu will be separated into two panels, as shown. The top panel controls the main window.
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Switching Sources Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu for the main window on Video A. The selected source will also be displayed on Video Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu for the subordinate window on Video A.
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Switching Sources ► Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. hotkey hotkey Space Bar The OSD will be displayed. Select Input Name...
Switching Sources Quad Mode Quad mode allows four all sources (Source 1 - Source 4) to be displayed on Video A. The order and size of each window cannot be changed. Each window is associated with a source: Window 1 = Source 1, Window 2 = Source 2, and so on. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3...
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Switching Sources ► Front panel Press the Quad button. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window of Video A. Solo Menu/Back Solo Menu/Back Video B Video B Audio Audio...
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Switching Sources The currently selected source, for each window, will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown: Current source Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu. The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window in Video A.
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Switching Sources ► Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. hotkey hotkey Space Bar The OSD will be displayed. Select Input Name...
Switching Sources PAP (Picture-And-Picture) Mode ► Front panel Press the PAP button. Press the desired source button (1 - 4). The selected source will be displayed on both Video B and in the main window of Video A. The subordinate windows will display the remaining sources.
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Switching Sources The currently selected source for the main window will be indicated by a “dash”, as shown. Current source Left click the desired input (1 - 4) from the drop-down menu. The selected source will also be displayed on both Video B and in the associated window in Video A.
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Switching Sources ► Press the following keys, in sequence, on the computer keyboard. The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information. hotkey hotkey Space Bar The OSD will be displayed. Select Input Name...
Solo Buttons Information The Solo USB and Audio buttons are used only to temporarily switch between devices. To unlink devices from one another, use the OSD, RS-232, or #link hotkeys. Refer to Linking / Unlinking USB (page 42), the #unlink commands, and Hotkeys (page 117).
Solo Buttons To exit solo USB mode, press the USB button again. The USB button will turn off and the USB device will re-link with the currently selected Video B source. Solo Solo Menu/Back Menu/Back eo B Video B Audio Audio Audio Full...
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Solo Buttons Solo Solo Menu/Back Menu/Back eo B Video B Audio Audio Audio Full Quad Full Quad Reset Power 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switch 4x1 DVI KV Select Select To exit solo audio mode, press the Audio button again. The Audio button will turn off and the audio device will re-link with the currently selected Video B source.
PIP & PAP Modes This section discusses some functions that are unique to PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and PAP (Picture-And-Picture) modes. Zoom and Position (PIP Only) Enter PIP mode and set the main and subordinate windows with the desired sources. Click the middle mouse button / wheel to display the Mode menu. Place the mouse cursor over the subordinate window.
PIP & PAP Modes To zoom-in or zoom-out of the subordinate window, use the scroll wheel on the mouse. Make sure that the mouse cursor is placed over the subordinate window before zooming. Note that the zoom-in and zoom-out direction (scroll up or scroll down) will depend upon the scroll settings of the mouse.
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PIP & PAP Modes Pressing the Source 2 button swaps window 1 with window 2: Pressing the Source 4 button swaps window 2 with window 4: Finally, if we wanted Source 1 back in the main window, we would press the Source 1 button, which would swap window 4 with window 1.
OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System The 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. Access the menu system using the following keystrokes: The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. To reassign the hotkey refer to Defining the Hotkey (page 40) for more information.
OSD Menu Defining the Hotkey The default hotkey is the Scroll Lock key. However, the hotkey assignment can be changed. The Scroll Lock key is used in the following procedure. To access the menu system, use the following keystrokes: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Space Bar Select the Settings option using the ▲...
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OSD Menu Select the desired hotkey using the ◄ or ► keys on the computer keyboard. The available selections are: Scroll, Caps, NumLock, L Ctrl, or R Ctrl. Once the desired hotkey has been selected, press the Esc key. The following message will be displayed: Save Before Exit? Back Press the Enter key to select the Yes option and save the changes.
OSD Menu Linking / Unlinking USB Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Link USB is set to Yes, then the USB will follow the source when switching. If the Link USB is set to No, then the USB can be routed independently of the currently selected source.
OSD Menu Linking / Unlinking Audio Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Link Audio is set to Yes, then the Audio will follow the source when switching. If the Link Audio is set to No, then the Audio can be routed independently of the currently selected source.
OSD Menu Linking / Unlinking Video B Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B...
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OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Link Video B is set to Yes, then the display connected to Video B will always show the currently selected source. This is the default setting. If the Link Video B is set to No, then this will allow each display (Video A and Video B) to show a different source.
OSD Menu OSD Timeout Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Select the desired timeout by using the ◄ or ► keys. The timeout can be set to one of the following values, in seconds: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, or 60. To keep the OSD displayed at all times, set the OSD Timeout value to 0 seconds.
OSD Menu Titlebar Timeout Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Select the desired timeout by using the ◄ or ► keys. The timeout can be set to one of the following values, in seconds: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or OFF. To keep the titlebar displayed at all times, set the Titlebar Timeout value to 0 seconds.
OSD Menu Show PC Name Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Show PC Name is set to Yes, then the name of the PC will be displayed above the current input resolution. This is the default setting. If the Show PC Name is set to No, then only the input resolution will be displayed.
OSD Menu Show Video Signal Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Select the desired option by using the ◄ or ► keys. If the Show Video Signal is set to Yes, then the current input resolution will be displayed below the current PC name. This is the default setting. If the Show Video Signal is set to No, then only the PC name will be displayed.
OSD Menu Output Resolution Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Output Resolution option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Settings Full view Exit PIP view...
OSD Menu Shrink Control Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Shrink Control option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Settings Full view Exit PIP view...
OSD Menu EDID Mode Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the EDID Control option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode External OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Settings Full view Exit PIP view...
OSD Menu One-Click Switching Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the One-Click Switching option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Settings Full view Exit PIP view...
OSD Menu PIP Scan Period Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the PIP Scan Period option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Settings Full view Exit...
OSD Menu Load Factory Default Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Settings option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
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OSD Menu Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the Load Factory Default option. Previous Page Output Resolution 1280x1024 Shrink Control Keep Ratio EDID Mode 1080P OneClick Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Load Factory Default Main Menu Information Exit Settings Full view Exit...
OSD Menu Read Monitor EDID The Read Monitor EDID function is designed to be used if the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher is unable to automatically read the EDID of the display connected to Video A. If the display’s EDID is corrupted, then the switcher will automatically use the built-in EDID on the switcher.
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OSD Menu The Read Monitor EDID option will be highlighted. Press the Enter key to read the EDID. The following progress bar will be displayed as the 4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher reads the EDID of the display that is connected to Video A: Read Monitor EDID After the progress bar disappears, the EDID-reading process will be complete.
OSD Menu Upgrade Firmware Enter the menu system. See Accessing the Menu System (page 39) for more information. Select the Information option using the ▲ or ▼ keys on the computer keyboard. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02...
OSD Menu Changing the Source Name By default, each of the four inputs on the switcher is named as follows: PC01, PC02, PC03, and PC04. To keep track of your sources, it is recommended to use names that are unique to each device. Enter the menu system.
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OSD Menu The new Input Name will be displayed. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP BossComputer AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02 PC03 PC04 Settings Information Exit Main menu Full view Exit PIP view Enter Select Quad view Switch Audio PAP view Switch USB...
Cascading By cascading (“daisy-chaining”) switchers, up to 32 computers can be controlled from a single keyboard and mouse. The RS-232 In / RS-232 Out ports are used to connect each switch in the chain. A maximum of eight switchers can be connected. Information The video, audio, and front-panel USB devices cannot be shared (connected) between switchers.
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Cascading Here is a sample wiring diagram of three switchers connected together using two RS-232 cables. The first switcher in the chain has an ID of 1. The second switcher in the chain is 2, the third switcher is 3, and so on. RS-232 cable Computer Sources RS-232 cable...
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Cascading Next to KVM ID, there are two numbers. The first number is the active switcher. The second number is the total number of switchers in the chain. In the example below, we have 01 / 03: Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01...
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Cascading 10. For example, to switch to switcher 3 using hotkeys, type the following: hotkey hotkey 11. Display the OSD using the keyboard or front-panel buttons. Select Input Name VID USB AUD USB VID-A VID-B PIP PC01 AUD USB VID-A VID-B PC02 PC03 PC04...
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Cascading 10. Move the mouse cursor to the display connected to switcher 2. Note that in display mode, that the mouse is not displayed on Video B when moving between switchers. Video A (Switcher 2) Video A (Switcher 3) 11. As soon as the mouse is displayed on Video A on switcher 2, then switcher 2 will be the active switcher.
RS-232 Interface RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Switcher DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings Description Setting 115200 Baud rate DD-50 Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control Important When sending RS=232 commands, a carriage return (0x0d) and a line feed (0x0a) must be included and the end of the command.
Commands Command Description #aspect Sets the aspect ratio #audio Switches the audio source #beeper Activates the beeper #fadefault Resets unit to factory-default settings #help Displays all available commands #hotkey Sets the hotkey #kvm Switches the active KVM #link Binds peripherals to the specified KVM port #list Displays the hotkey list #lock_edid...
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Commands #aspect Sets the aspect ratio of the output image. The default settings is Fill Screen. Syntax #aspect Parameters param1 State [1 ... 2] param1 Description Fill Screen Keep Ratio Example #aspect 2 aspect Keep Ratio Related Commands #set_output #show_output page | 83...
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Commands #beeper Enables or disables an audible “beep” each time a key is pressed. By default, this feature is disabled. Syntax #beeper Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Example #beeper 1 beeper on page | 85...
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Commands #fadefault Resets the unit to factory-default settings. Syntax #fadefault Parameters None Example #fadefault defaults restored Related Commands #usbreset page | 86...
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Commands #help Displays help on a specific command. If no command is specified (param1), then a list of all available commands will be displayed. Syntax #help [param1] Parameters param1 Command (optional) Examples #help #aspect Keep aspect ratio or stretch to fit the monitor #audio Switch Audio Source #beeper...
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Commands #hotkey Defines the hotkey. Syntax #hotkey param1 Parameters param1 State [1 ... 5] param1 Description Scroll Lock Caps Lock Num Lock Left Ctrl Right Ctrl Example #hotkey 4 hotkey Left Ctrl Related Commands #list page | 88...
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Commands #kvm Switches to the active KVM. This command is used when units are cascaded. The first unit is always 1. The second unit is 2, the third unit is 3, and so on. Cascading (page 76) for more information. Syntax #kvm param1 Parameters...
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Commands #link Binds the specified peripheral device with the KVM port. Syntax #link param1 Parameters param1 Device param1 Description audio Audio device USB device video_b Video B port Example #link audio link audio Related Commands #unlink page | 90...
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Commands #list Displays the list of available hotkeys. Syntax #list Parameters None Example #list 1 [Scroll], 2 [Caps] , 3 [NumLock], 4 [Left Ctrl] , 5 [Right Ctrl] Related Commands #hotkey page | 91...
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Commands #lock_edid Locks or unlocks the EDID settings. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Unlock EDID Lock EDID Example #lock_edid 1 EDID locked Related Commands #set_edid #show_edid page | 92...
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Commands #mode Sets the display mode. Syntax #mode param1 Parameters param1 Mode [String] param1 Description full Full-screen mode Picture-In-Picture mode quad Quad-picture mode Picture-And-Picture mode Example #mode quad mode quad Related Commands #pip #quad page | 93...
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Commands #mute Mutes or unmutes the audio. Syntax #mute param1 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Unmute audio Mute audio Example #mute 1 mute mute Related Commands #audio page | 94...
Commands #pip Sets the display mode to Picture-In-Picture mode and assigns the specified inputs to each window. param1 is the main (large) window and param2 is the smaller window. Syntax #pip param1 param2 Parameters param1 Main display [1 ... 4] param2 Sub display [1 ...
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Commands #quad Sets the display mode to Quad mode and selects the specified input. Syntax #quad param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 4] Example #quad 3 quad input 3 Related Commands #mode #pip page | 96...
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Commands #reboot Reboots the unit. All settings are maintained. Syntax #reboot Parameters None Example #reboot EXT-DVIK-MV-41 build Nov 21 2014 - 17:40:23 Related Commands #fadefault page | 97...
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Commands #scan Enables or disables PIP auto-scan. Enabling this feature will cycle through all available input sources (if connected) in the subordinate window. This command is only applicable when in PIP mode. Syntax #scan param1 Parameters param1 State [1 ... 2] param1 Description Start scan...
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Commands #set_edid Sets the EDID mode. By default, the unit is set to External EDID. Syntax #set_edid Parameters param1 State [1 ... 2] param1 Description External EDID Internal EDID Example #set_edid 2 edid internal Related Commands #lock_edid #show_edid page | 99...
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Commands #set_mask Mask (disables) the video for the specified input. Syntax #set_mask param1 param2 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 4] param2 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Disable masking Enable masking Example #set_mask 1 1 mask input 1 1 page | 100...
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Commands #set_output Sets the output resolution. Syntax #set_output param1 Parameters param1 Resolution [1 ... 9] param1 Description 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1920 x 1200 1024 x 768 1680 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1360 x 768 Auto-select Example #set_output 5...
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Commands #show_edid Displays the current EDID mode. Syntax #show_edid Parameters None Example #show_edid edid internal Related Commands #set_edid page | 102...
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Commands #show_output Displays the current output resolution. Syntax #show_output Parameters None Example #show_output Output resolution : 1024x768 Related Commands #set_output page | 103...
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Commands #show_ver_data Displays the firmware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters None Example #show_ver_data version: ID 01 : FW 1.0.2 Related Commands #upgrade page | 104...
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Commands #unlink Removes the binding for the specified peripheral. Syntax #unlink param1 Parameters param1 Device param1 Description audio Audio device USB device video_b Video B port Example #unlink usb unlink usb Related Commands #link page | 105...
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Commands #upgrade Upgrades the firmware. See Firmware Upgrade (page 119) for more information. Syntax #upgrade Parameters None Example #upgrade Boot loader Nov 18 2014 Related Commands #show_ver_data page | 106...
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Commands #usb Switches to the specified USB port. Syntax #usb param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 4] Example #usb 2 usb input 2 Related Commands #usbreset page | 107...
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Commands #usbreset Resets the USB hub. Syntax #usbreset Parameters None Example #usbreset Reset USB ... Related Commands #fadefault page | 108...
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Commands #video Switches to the specified video input. Syntax #video param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 4] Example #video 2 video input 2 Related Commands #set_mask #video_b page | 109...
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Commands #video_b Switches to the specified input on the auxiliary (Video B) monitor. Syntax #video_b param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 4] Example #video_b 3 video_b input 3 Related Commands #audio #usb #video page | 110...
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Commands Displays the current KVM status. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax Parameters None Example video 2 usb 4 audio 1 aux 2 Related Commands #audio #usb #video #video_b page | 111...
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Commands Switches to the specified KVM port. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax r param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 4] Example input 3 Related Commands #audio #kvm #usb #video #video_b page | 112...
Default Settings Setting Value Hotkey Scroll Link USB Link Audio Link Video B OSD Timeout Titlebar Timeout Show PC Name Show Video Signal Output Resolution Auto Shrink Control Fill EDID Mode External One-Click Switching Wheel PIP Scan Period Input 1 PC01 Input 2 PC02...
Default Settings Hotkeys Hotkey Description ScrLk + ScrLk + (X) Selects KVM port X X = Input 1 ... Input 4 ScrLk + ScrLk + A + (X) PAP mode X = Input 1 ... Input 4 ScrLk + ScrLk + B Toggle beep sound ScrLk + ScrLk + BckSpc Select the previously-selected KVM port...
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Default Settings Hotkey Description ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar Displays the OSD ScrLk + ScrLk + T Toggles the title bar Selects the next port ScrLk + ScrLk + W ScrLk + ScrLk + V Disable PC and audio binding ScrLk + ScrLk + W Swaps the main and subordinate window in PIP mode...
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Select Using the USB Port Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website. Launch the USB Loader program. Connect a USB cable, from the computer running the USB Loader program, to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input.
Quad Using the RS-232 Port 4x1 DVI KVM Select Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website. Launch the USB Loader program. Connect an RS-232 cable or automation system, that will be sending RS-232 commands, to the RS-232 In port.
4x1 DVI KVM Multiview Switcher Select Using the OSD Download and install USB Loader from Gefen website. Launch the USB Loader program. Connect a USB cable, from the computer running the USB Loader program, to the USB Host port on the Source 1 input.
Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 4 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) Video Output • 2 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) USB (front panel) • 2 x Type A, 5V DC at 1A max shared current USB (rear panel) •...
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