Additional interfaces of the multi-channel variants ........10 Initiation ......................11 Operation ....................... 12 Concurrent operation of the DVIVision system ..........12 Exclusive operation of the DVIVision system ........... 12 Configuration ....................13 Overview of the functions and the default settings ..........13 Changing the configuration ................
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Installing the G&D Power Card into the computer ........41 Connecting the signal lines to the slot card ..........41 Connecting the G&D Power Card and the panel with DVIVision ....42 Operating the expansion DVI-Power ..............42 Allocating the connection cable for the panel ............ 43 Customer service .....................
Operate this device with the provided G&D power pack or with the power packs listed in the operating manual. ! Operate the device only in the intended area of application This device has been designed for indoor use. Do not expose it to extreme cold, heat or humidity. G&D DVIVision · 1...
The DVIVision series The DVIVision series The KVM extenders of the DVIVision series consist of a computer module and a user module. The computer to be operated as well as an optional console are connected to the computer module (DVIVision-CPU). The remote console is connected to the user module (DVIVision-CON).
1 x Installation and Operating Guide Expanded scope of delivery of -AR and -ARU variants If you have purchased the variant -AR or -ARU of the DVIVision series, the scope of delivery additionally includes the following cables: 2 x audio cable (Audio-M/M-2) ...
For reasons of electric safety, the device only has to be installed horizontally. 1. Ensure that the computer to be connected to the DVIVision system is turned off. If the computer is provided with keyboard and mouse, unplug the cables of the input devices from the interfaces.
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Installation DVI-D-SL-M/M-2 DVI-I-HD15F PS/2-M/M-2 (2x) USB-AM/BM-2 The scope of delivery of the variants DVIVision-AR and -ARU also provides two audio cables and one RS232 cable for both the computer module and the user module: Audio-M/M-2 (2x) RS232-M/F-2 The last number (-2) of the cable designation corresponds to the cable length.
Mouse CPU: Connect the PS/2 mouse interface of the computer to this interface. For this purpose, use the PS/2-M/M-2 cable (green plugs). Additional interfaces of the variants DVIVision-AR and -ARU: Line Out: Connect the Line-In interface of the computer to this interface. For this purpose, use the Audio-M/M-2 cable.
Power: Insert the supplied PowerCable-2 Standard IEC cable. Red. Power: The Power-Set 12/Type 2 power pack can optionally be connected using this plug. Through this, a second, redundant power supply of the computer module is achieved. G&D DVIVision · 7...
If the monitor only provides an analog VGA input, connect the DVI-I-HD15F adapter to this interface. Afterwards, connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the adapter. DVI CPU x: Connect the digital video output of the computer to this interface. For this purpose use the DVI-D-SL-M/M-2 cable. 8 · G&D DVIVision...
The data rate of the interfaces is 12 MBit/s (USB 1.1). The USB devices are provided to the computer module (DVIVision-CPU) which is connected to the computer.
DVI/VGA Out x: Connect the monitor of the console to this interface. If the monitor only provides an analog VGA input, connect the DVI-I-HD15F adapter to this interface. Afterwards, connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the adapter. 10 · G&D DVIVision...
(see DDC transmission with cache function on page 35). After the DVIVision system has been turned on, the LEDs on the front panel of both the computer module and the user module signal the system’s operating status. For further advices on this topic, also see the chapter Status displays on page 36 ff.
For operating the DVIVision system exclusively, the function Authorising permanent activation of input lock can be activated in the setup menu. If this function is turned on, the user of the DVIVision system can activate the exclu- sive operation by pressing the key combination Hotkey + Print Screen (default: Ctrl + Print Screen).
Configuration Configuration The configuration of the DVIVision system can be changed by the user in both the setup mode and the setup menu: The setup mode is activated through a console keyboard. The configuration can be changed by pressing special setup keys.
Using the setup mode The setup mode can be activated through the keyboard of a console at any time. After the setup mode has been activated, the configuration of the DVIVision system can be changed with various setup keys. After the call of the setup mode, only one setup function can be carried out. If you want to perform several functions, you have to restart the setup mode after having performed a function.
Using the setup menu The setup menu enables you to comfortably view and edit the configuration of the DVIVision system. In contrast to the setup mode, it is possible to edit several set- tings within one session. For using the setup menu, start any terminal emulation program on a computer (for example HyperTerminal or PuTTY).
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Configuration Operating the setup menu The setup menu lists all settings of the DVIVision system in tabular form: Setup Menu for DVIVision-CPU Show System Info ... Show Version Info Show Line Info Show Temperature Info Hotkey: Ctrl Double Hotkey: Hotkey Delay:...
Configurational settings Activating or deactivating the hotkey delay In the default settings of the DVIVision system, the key combination Hotkey + Backspace (default: Ctrl + Backspace) has to be pressed for seven seconds to start the setup mode. If you want to start the setup mode directly after having pres- sed the key combination, the hotkey delay can be deactivated.
S use of single hotkeys A use of double hotkeys 1. Establish the connection to the DVIVision system through the terminal emulation program. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the row Double Hotkey. 3. Press the Space key (repeatedly) to activate the use of single or double hotkeys: No ...
activates the hotkey Win activates the hotkey Shift Shift 1. Establish the connection to the DVIVision system through the terminal emulation program. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the row Hotkey. 3. Press the Space key (repeatedly) to activate a certain hotkey: ...
activates the double hotkey Shift + Win Shift 1. Requirement: activation of the double hotkeys (see page 18). 2. Establish the connection to the DVIVision system through the terminal emulation program. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the row Hotkey.
Timeout of the automatic input lock This function can only be (de)activated in the setup menu. As soon as a user carries out an input through keyboard or mouse, the DVIVision system automatically locks the input devices of the concurrent console. The lock is lifted if no input is being made at the active console within the adjusted timing of the input lock (default: 1 second).
If the function Authorising permanent activation of input lock is activated in the setup menu, the users of the DVIVision system are enabled to permanently activate the input lock...
This function can only be (de)activated in the setup menu. In the standard configuration of the DVIVision system, the computer’s video signal is output at the monitor of the active console as well as at the monitor of the concur- rent console.
Note: The missing video compression causes a small juddering at the monitor of the remote console. How to (de)activate the video compression: 1. Establish the connection to the DVIVision system through the terminal emulation program. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the row Video Compression.
To be able to use special keys of such keyboards, several USB Keymodes are provided. How to (de)activate the support for multimedia- or Sun special keys: 1. Establish the connection to the DVIVision system through the terminal emulation program. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the row USB Keymode.
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Ctrl + Alt + F11 Help Mute Ctrl + Alt + F12 Ctrl + Alt + NUM+ Loud Quiet Ctrl + Alt + NUM- Compose Ctrl + Alt + NUM* Ctrl + Alt + Pause Shutdown Stop Pause + A 26 · G&D DVIVision...
The DVIVision system supports the special functions of the keyboards PixelPower Clarity (blue) and SKIDATA1. If you want to apply such a keyboard, activate its support through the DVIVision system. Support for special keyboards can only be activated in the setup menu.
2 activates the scancode set 2 for PS/2 keyboard inputs 3 activates the scancode set 3 for PS/2 keyboard inputs 3. Turn off the DVIVision system and then turn it back on again. After you have turned the DVIVision system back on, the keyboard is initialised and the selected scancode set is applied.
To activate or reset the PS/2 mouse, a special command can be send to the compu- ter through the DVIVision system. Since the commands differ depending on the used mouse type and the installed ope- rating system, four different setup keys are provided.
Displaying the system’s status information The status information can only be viewed in the setup menu. Detailed status information of the DVIVision system can be viewed in the setup menu. Therefore, the setup menu provides entries that are described in the following.
Configuration Resetting the default settings This function resets the default settings of the DVIVision system. By performing this function, the default settings of the DVIVision system mentioned on page 13 are reactivated. How to reset the default settings: 1. Press the key combination Hotkey + Backspace (default: Ctrl + Backspace) to activate the setup mode.
Continuative information Recommendations for the twisted pair cable The transmission of all signals of the DVIVision system is carried out through one twisted pair cable (category 5e or better). The connection of several segments using patch panels and connection ports is permitted.
Continuative information USB and PS/2 signals of the variants -ARU and -U If you use a variant of DVIVision that supports USB devices, it is necessarily required to connect the USB CPU interface of the computer module (DVIVision-CPU) with the USB interface of the computer.
DVIVision system. The DDC information of the monitor are basically transmitted one-to-one. In case, the DVIVision system determines that the display cannot be read without errors or that the entries are invalid, the information are completed or corrected. G&D DVIVision · 35...
Status displays Status displays The LEDs on the front panel of the computer module and the user module enable you to control the operational status of the DVIVision system at any time. Computer module (DVIVision-CPU) Range Status Meaning The optional Power-Set 12/Type 2 power pack Power Red.
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The USB input of the computer module (DVIVision-CPU) is supplied with voltage. The computer is not (yet) ready for operation. Table 4: Status displays at the computer module (DVIVision-CPU) G&D DVIVision · 37...
The firmware that is transmitted to the device through the update assistent is being transmitted to all system components. This process can last for several minutes. Table 5: Status displays at the user module (DVIVision-CON) 38 · G&D DVIVision...
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No image data are being received from the computer module (DVIVision-CPU). A keyboard (PS/2 or USB) was found. blinking No keyboard (PS/2 or USB) was found. Table 5: Status displays at the user module (DVIVision-CON) G&D DVIVision · 39...
The panel is connected to the system through a four-pole modular socket on the back panel of the user module (DVIVision-CON). The connection cable that is pro- vided in the scope of delivery has to be fixed to the panel (see Allocating the connection cable for the panel on page 43).
Res-MB: Connect the pins you have written down before with the plug position of the Reset button on the motherboard. Use one of the the supplied connection cables for this purpose. G&D DVIVision · 41...
The expansion DVI-Power Connecting the G&D Power Card and the panel with DVIVision Figure 8: Interface Power Card at the computer module (DVIVision-CPU) Power Card: Connect this interface of the computer module to the interface on the back panel of the G&D Power Card Figure 9: Interface Control Panel at the user module (DVIVision-CON) Control Panel: Connect the panel cable to this interface at the user module.
To switch one of the ATX-Power or Reset signals, the signal has to be conductively connected to the shared minus contact (pin 4): I1 SW1_ATXPWR# (Pin 1) I2 SW2_RESET# (Pin 3) - 0V (Pin 4) Figure 11: Basic circuit with buttons for ATX-Power and Reset G&D DVIVision · 43...
on Mondays to Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Fridays from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm under the telephone number +49 2739 8901-100. Requests by e-mail can be send to service@gdsys.de. 44 · G&D DVIVision...
Technical data Technical data General features of the DVIVision series Colour depth: 24 bits Graphics Resolution @ 60 Hz: max. 1920 x 1200 pixels Resolution @ 85 Hz: max. 1280 x 1024 pixels Pixel rate: 25 MHz to 165 MHz...
Service plug: 2,5-mm jack Interface for update Material: anodised aluminium Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 44 x 210 mm (desktop) 19” x 1 U x 210 mm (rackmount) Weight: approx. 1,3 kg 46 · G&D DVIVision...
DVIVision-CPU 2 x RJ45 socket Interface for transmission Service plug: 2,5-mm jack Interface for update Material: anodised aluminium Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 44 x 210 mm Weight: approx. 3,1 kg G&D DVIVision · 47...
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DVIVision-CPU 3 x RJ45 socket Interface for transmission Service plug: 2,5-mm jack Interface for update Material: anodised aluminium Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 44 x 210 mm Weight: approx. 3,4 kg 48 · G&D DVIVision...
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The user can deactivate this hotkey delay. The hotkey is part of a key combination to operate the Hotkey: DVIVision. The keys Ctrl, Win, Alt, Alt Gr and Shift can be defined as hotkey. A key combination (e.g. Ctrl + Backspace) consists of several Key combination: keys.
By pressing a setup key, a function can be released after the Setup key: activation of the setup mode After the setup mode of the DVIVision system has been acti- Setup mode: vated, you can change the preset key combinations, reset the default settings or change the scancode set of the PS/2 key- board.
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31 overview 13 reset 31 keyboard double hotkey 18, 20 PixelPower 27 change 20 PS/2 9 use 18 SKIDATA 27 DVI-Power 2 USB 9 operation 42 Enhanced-DDC 35 K/M LED 37, 39 Main LED 36, 38 G&D DVIVision · 53...