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Professional Quad-View Video Processor with Keyboard & Mouse Control P/N: AV-GM08K3-S1K...
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Control has been tested for conformity to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the AV-GM08K3-S1K should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction General Features Specifications Package Contents Inputs and Outputs Control Panel and VFD Menu IR Remote Control Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Safety Precautions Installation Procedure Chapter 3 Operation Software System Requirement and Precautions Instruction of Software Connection Definitions of Menu Buttons and Icons The firmware update process Chapter 4...
In addition to typical 4 channel video processor, AV-GM08K3-S1K is also equipped with PS2-IN-USB-OUT keyboard and mouse control board. With this feature, users can switch K/M control among 2 to 4 PC sources.
Features Support six most popular video formats: four VGA, four DVI/HDMI, four component, four S-Video and four composite inputs! Input resolution support from 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive. DVI 1.0 Support HDCP 1.1 Dual outputs (DVI / VGA), 640x480 to 1920x1200. ...
Operation temperature 0~40C [32~104F] Storage temperature -20~60C [-4~140F] Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation] 1x AV-GM08K3-S1K or 1x AV-GM08K3-S1PF 1x Remote Control 4x DVI to DVI&VGA breakout cable 4x VGA to component breakout cable Package Contents 4x DVI to VGA adapter...
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5. S-Video & CVBS breakout cable 6. UL AC Power Cord 8.IR Remote 7. RS-232 to USB Adapter Control 8. 1U Rack Mounting-Ear 9. Installation Software CD 10. User Manual...
Figure 2 shows the rear panel connectors of a AV-GM08K3-S1K and Table 1 illustrates how you can connect video devices and display to the AV-GM08K3-S1K.
KVM Connector Keyboard & Mouse Control [1] PS/2 compatible Keyboard and mouse KVM I/O [2] USB outputs connected up to 4 PC Control Panel and VFD Menu PAP Full Screen Function key: Layout 2 Input Select Function key: N/A Function key: Input Signal Infrared Sensor Function key: Setting Navigation...
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To cancel the operation, press [ LAYOUT 1] again select a type by pressing according button while VFD B_top: press UP B_btm: press DOWN B_left: press LEFT B_right: press RIGHT [Quad Windows in crisscross + 3 user-defined custom] To cancel the operation, press [ LAYOUT select a type by pressing according button 2] again while VFD...
Figure 3: VFD Menu IR Remote Control AV-GM08K3-S1K ships with a compact remote control that allows for direct access to most commands used to control the video processor. IR Remote Button Define Power ON/OFF the device 1. Power Button 2. Cross-Layout...
8. PAP Full Screen Move to the left titles 9. Down Button Menu button 10. Input CH1 Set channel 1 to be focus channel 11. Left Button Menu button 12. Input CH3 Set channel 3 to be focus channel 13. Custom Layout4 Set PAP layout to custom position and size 14.
1. The AV-GM08K3-S1PF provides a software control program, Quartet, which runs under Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista through the interface of RS-232 serial control. 2. Before you click on the icon of the software, make sure you have secured the connection between your computer COM port and the AV-GM08K3-S1PF and switched on the AV-GM08K3-S1PF with green LED light.
Definitions of Menu Buttons and Icons The software has following menu options available: Fast Linkage This button will update software GUI for device state Output Resolution Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution HDTV 720p 1280x720 @ 60Hz VESA 1280x768 @ 60Hz HDTV 1080p 1920x1080 @ 60Hz VESA...
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Background Setting MPV-104 offers the video background to make this advanced unit actually working like 5 channel video mixer! The default background video must work as full screen! Users can choose between color and video background through the following control window. Click on this button will show the dialog for output resolution, background color and background channel setting.
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Display / Layout Mode Set signal channel full screen or all channel Notice that the input sources will not be changed in Software. Default Layouts There are 5 pre-configured layouts available from Control Software, IR Remote Control or Front Panel Buttons. - Panel Cross - Panel Right –...
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Panel Left – Type Panel Top – Type Panel Bottom – Type...
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Focus Input Select which Input Source should stay in focus when “Layouts” are selected Save and Set Custom Layouts Save up to 8 Custom Layouts and Set them using Control Software, Front Panel or IR Remote Control. Layout Control Size Set layout control size in Software by percent.
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In this section you can Select Input Channel, Input Signal, Channel Window Visible, Blend Settings, Custom Height, Custom Width, Color Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Red, Green, Blue, Color Balance and Auto Configuration. [Input Selection] Select “Focus Input” from drop down menu or by Clicking on Main Layout Window. ...
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Channel Windows Visible: You may uncheck “Channel Window Visible” if you decide to not show this Windows on screen Blend: Change the value of Blending from 100% to 0%. This will allow you to overlay an Input Source on other. Custom Height and Width: If you have specific ...
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[Color Setting] Various options to change Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Red, Green and Blue are available on each “Input Source” [Color Balance and Auto Configure] You may adjust Color Balance and Auto Configure them by selecting these options SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Follow these steps to select right Output Resolution and Input Signal ...
THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS If your firmware is not newest, the control will display the dialog after link the device. Please “Execute” botton to firmware update Control Mdoule Update: Please follow the step to update the Control Module...
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Please click the “Update” button to update Contorl Module The process bar will run after the device power cycle.If it is not working, please check the DIP switch is correct(In the step 1)
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Please make sure the DIP Switch is feedback to right state. Please check the check box than click the “Next” button to update Mixer Module Select the modules that you want update mixer units, than click “Update” button to update Mixer Module.
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When the update is finish, please check the update state is “Done”. Click the “Next” button Click “Factory Reset” to configure the device to correct state.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Recommendations Check if you correctly and firmly plug AC power core into AV-GM08K3-S1PF No power If you are recovering from power outage, accidentally unplug the power core or other power surge conditions, leave the device off for a while and then power it on again.
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Proceed to “Device Setting/Testing” “Execute Selector” Select “Modular Configure” then Press Execute Button...
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Also, the technical information contained herein regarding the AV-GM08K3-S1K features and specifications is subject to change without further notice. Support For more info or tech support http://www.siig.com/support...
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[DVI-I OUT] Socket Supported Mode Resolution (HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @60Hz (HDTV) 1080p 1920x1080 @60Hz VESA 800x600 @60Hz VESA 1024x768 @60Hz VESA 1280x1024 @60Hz VESA 1280x768 @60Hz VESA 1400x1050 @60Hz VESA 1400x1050 @50Hz VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz...
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Appendix – Hotkey Definition Default display modes for KVM hot key control Full Quad1 Quad2 Red Icon implies the main display area. Key Combination Function Description Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 1 Keyboard & mouse control granted to computer #1 Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 2 Keyboard &...
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LEFT side of the keyboard. Switching video source to the main display area will bring AV-GM08K3-S1K back to one of the video default layouts as shown above. While the control software is adjusting the video layout, the keyboard and mouse control will be off.
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