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- Page 1 Vista DVI Plus KVM Switch with USB / Audio INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673 Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM...
- Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Rose Electronics® warrants the Vista DVI Plus to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below.
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Page 3: Radio Frequency Energy
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC This equipment is in conformity with the protection requirements of the following Council Directives: The Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the product with the following harmonized standards: EN55022: Radio Frequency Energy All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE of CONTENTS Contents Page # Disclaimer ..........................1 System Introduction ........................1 Features ............................ 1 Package Contents ........................2 Models ............................2 Installation ..........................4 1- User Console Connections ....................4 2- Connecting the USB peripherals to the unit ............... 4 3- Connecting the Computers to the unit ................ -
Page 5: Disclaimer
Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics Vista DVI Plus for your DVI video distribution applications. The Vista DVI Plus features full dual link DVI video or high definition analogue video. The advanced emulation technology of the Vista DVI Plus allows USB HID devices to be truly emulated to each computer, even specialty keyboards and mice. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Rackmount brackets (Optional for the 1x4 model) Documentation CD Models The Vista DVI Plus is available in 2 different configurations. All models operate the same and computers and peripherals are switched in the same manor. Rear View – 1x4 Rear View – 1 x 8... -
Page 7: Led Display
LED display Peripherals switched to selected computer Select Peripherals (KVM, SPK, USB1 / 2) Select computer (1-4) (4 port model) Selected Computer Select Peripherals (KVM, SPK, USB1 / 2) Select computer (1-8) (8 port model) The front panel display indicates which computer port is selected and which peripherals (KVM, Speakers, USB1 or USB2) are switched to the current computer. -
Page 8: Installation
The following installation instructions are a guide to properly connecting all of the equipment to the Vista DVI Plus unit. No special order is required but it is recommended that power to the equipment and to the Vista DVI Plus unit be applied after all connections have been made. -
Page 9: 3- Connecting The Computers To The Unit
Vista DVI Plus rear panel using a DVI MM video cable. Using a USB type A/B cable, connect each USB type B port on the Vista DVI Plus unit to the corresponding USB type A connector on each computer. -
Page 10: System Operation
OPERATION System Operation Selecting / switching to a computer There are four ways to switch to a computer: Using the front panel controls Using hotkeys Using mouse button presses Serial command to the “Option” port 1- Front panel controls The front panel controls (Figure 1) consist of two buttons, “Computer” and “Mode”, and a LED display showing which peripherals are connected to the selected computer. -
Page 11: 2- Hotkey Switching
2- HotKey switching The User Console USB keyboard can be used to issue Hotkey commands to the Vista DVI Plus unit. These hotkey commands can quickly switch the keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, and the USB peripherals to any computer channel. -
Page 12: 4- Serial Command To The "Option" Port
To switch channels using serial commands to the “Option” port, connect a serial cable from a computer’s serial port to the “Option” port on the Vista DVI Plus unit. The serial cable is usually an 8p8c connector on one end and a DB9F connector on the other end. -
Page 13: Configuration Mode
When you enter the configuration mode, each menu mode offers several settings that can be used to customize the actions of the Vista DVI Plus unit. To enter the configuration mode, press and hold the front panel “Computer” button for approximately five (5) seconds. -
Page 14: Managing Edid Video Display Information
The hotkey default is now set to ‘Ctrl + Shift’. Managing EDID video display information Whenever a Vista DVI Plus unit is powered on (or when the refresh EDID option is selected from the configuration menu), it will interrogate the connected monitor(s) to determine whether EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) information is available. -
Page 15: Auto Scanning
+ channel number. Installing / synchronizing multiple units If your system requires video from a dual head PC, the Vista DVI Plus unit can be connected to a second unit to handle the second video. The main unit is connected to the second unit using a serial synchronization cable. -
Page 16: Functions
Functions Selecting “Functions” from the main menu will display the Functions screen. From this screen you can reset the Vista DVI Plus unit to the original factory defaults. WARNING: This function will clear all stored computer names. The F7 key must be pressed to confirm the reset to factory default action. -
Page 17: Default Mode
Default Mode: Selection: ALL, KVM + SPK, KVM ONLY, SPK ONLY, USB1 ONLY, USB2 ONLY Selects which peripheral switching mode to set as the standard mode. On screen menu or front panel switching only. Mouse or hotkey switching switches both KVM and speakers. -
Page 18: Setup Options
Setup Options The Setup Option menu allows you to define the language used for the on- screen menus and the keyboard layout English, German, and Swedish keyboard layout = QWERTY French keyboard layout = AZERTY Language Settings: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH Specifies the language for the on-screen menu and keyboard layout. -
Page 19: Edit Computer List
Edit Computer List The edit computer list allows you to change, insert or remove entries in the list. You can edit each entries name, change the channel number and include or exclude the channel from the autoscan feature. Highlight the computer name and press enter. Press the backspace key to delete the name characters and enter the new computer name (up to 16 characters). -
Page 20: Service
Technical Support If you are experiencing problems, or need assistance in setting up, configuring, or operating your Vista DVI Plus, consult the appropriate sections of this manual. If, however, you require additional information or assistance, please contact the Rose Electronics Technical Support Department at: Phone: (281) 933-7673 E-Mail: TechSupport@rose.com... - Page 21 Like all electronic equipment, the Vista DVI Plus should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions.
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Page 22: Appendix A - Specifications
APPENDICES Appendix A – Specifications Part Number Description KVM-4TDDL/A1 DVI-I Dual Link, USB 2.0, 1x4 KVM switch KVM-8TDDL/A1 DVI-I Dual Link, USB 2.0, 1x8 KVM switch (All models feature Dual-Link video, USB 2.0, and Audio support) KIT-RCSMDM005 Sync serial cable RM-VDP14/19 Rackmount kit for 1x4 model KIT-ACC-ATRF/4.0 Serial cable... -
Page 23: Appendix B - Default Video Modes
VESA STD Appendix C – Synchronizing multiple units The Vista DVI Plus unit can be connected to another unit to switch four or eight dual video heads simultaneously. The units are connected together with a special synchronizing cable connected to the “Option” port on each unit. One video head is connected master unit and the second video head connected to the slave unit. - Page 24 10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673 Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM...
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