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MKC-104/204 User's Manual
Revision 1.5.0
(November, 2011)

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  • Page 1 MKC-104/204 User’s Manual Revision 1.5.0 (November, 2011)
  • Page 2 Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International Corporation or any of its affiliates.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty ..................... iii Extended Warranty Options ............... iv Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period ........iv Regulatory Information ............... v Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ......v European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ......vi Statements of Compliance..............
  • Page 4 Basic Skills .................. 44 2.1 Pop-up Selections ................44 2.2 Using the Mouse ................44 2.3 Using the Keyboard ................46 Galaxy Software ................49 3.1 Using the Galaxy Software ..............49 Checking the Baud Rate ..............53 Automatic Detection of Optimum Display Resolution ......55 Setting the Desired Output Resolution ..........

  • Page 5: Warranty

    DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term of the warranty on the replacement Product exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product.

  • Page 6: Extended Warranty Options

    $200 (US dollars). AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ● 8655 154th Ave NE ● Redmond, WA ● 98052 ● TOLL FREE 1 877 AVITECH PHONE 1 425 885 3863 ● FAX 1 425 885 4726 ● info@avitechvideo.com ● www.avitechvideo.com...

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using cables and connectors other than those recommended.

  • Page 8: European Union Ce Marking And Compliance Notices

    European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC. Dansk (Danish) Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC. Nederlands (Dutch) Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 9: Australia And New Zealand C-Tick Marking And Compliance Notice

    Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice Statement of Compliance This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for radio interference.

  • Page 10: Preface

    Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this Avitech MKC (Mouse Keyboard Controller). The Avitech MKC provides a fast and convenient way to simultaneously supervise numerous computers on single or multiple display configurations just by using one keyboard and mouse combination. MKC allows you to resize and position windows by dragging them anywhere on your display, control windows via hotkeys, switch active windows, and swap window positions.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information about your Avitech MKC to help you operate the device. For questions pertaining to the operation of the VCC-8000 series, refer to the VCC-8000 series manual for more details. Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications, as well as the external components of your Avitech MKC. It also guides you through the process of setting up your MKC for use. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.
  • Page 14 Keyboard Mouse Utility Disc (contains software and user’s manual) AC/DC Switching Adapter NOTE: Due to space limitation, the serial connector is replaced with a RJ-45 connector. A proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable is needed for serial function. The pin definition is shown next.

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Accessories PS/2 Y Cable (optional) Ear (optional) – upon order for assembly on to rack mount Bracket M (optional) – Bracket S (optional) – upon order for assembly on to rack mount upon order for assembly on to rack mount Faceplate (optional) –...

  • Page 16: Product Features

    Connect the AC/DC switching adapter to your MKC when connecting the USB keyboard / mouse via the USB extender. Optical DVI extension cable (option) 1.2 Product Features No. of Computer Compatible Model Connections Multiviewer MKC-104 Up to 4 computers VCC-8002V (standalone mode) VCC-8004V VCC-8004U VCC-8008C VCC-8008U MKC-204...

  • Page 17: Software

    Compatible with USB extender. Software Keyboard lock keys (Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock) automatically saved and restored when switching computers. Switching computers directly via hotkeys or the host cursor when the MKC is coordinated with VCC-8000 modules. Integration with VCC-8000 series units. Plug-and-Play support (USB only).

  • Page 18: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes Two operating modes are available for the Avitech MKC: Host operation mode (when MKC is connected to the VCC-8000 series) Remote operation mode Host Operation Mode When the MKC is in the host operation mode, the mouse cursor is controlled by a local mouse connected to the master MKC device.

  • Page 19: Identifying The Front Hardware Components

    To switch operation to a remote computer move the host cursor into the corresponding window on the screen and then click on the “enter” icon or double-click the left button of the mouse. Switch operation back to the host by using the keyboard hotkeys. The host cursor will reappear on the screen.

  • Page 20: Identifying The Rear Hardware Components

    Lights amber for other connected computers not operating in remote computer mode. 1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components 1.5 Getting Your MKC Ready for Use The Avitech MKC can be configured to work in two setups: Standalone MKC Cascade of multiple MKCs NOTE: One MKC can be directly connected to one VCC-8000 for use without further configuration.
  • Page 21 Whether you plan to use the MKC in a standalone (four computer setup) or cascade of multiple MKCs (eight computer setup) configuration, you need to initially designate and set-up the Galaxy software on a computer (running ® Microsoft Windows O/S only) by performing the following steps: 1.
  • Page 22 3. Type “ping 210.100.100.151” and the following screen appear to signify a successful communication. 4. Type “exit” to exit the Command Prompt screen. 5. Copy the “Galaxy-V31x.exe” file located on the included utility disc to your designated computer. 6. Run the Galaxy software by double-clicking the “Galaxy-V31x.exe” file. When the following screen appears, under IP select User Define if you know the IP address assigned to your VCC-8000 series or select Automatically Search.
  • Page 23 7. Click OK and your computer will start to search for your VCC-8000 series. NOTE: If you have two modules cascaded, they should also be detected. 8. Upon finding your device, the following screen will appear to confirm connection to your VCC-8000 series. For standalone module For cascaded modules NOTE:...
  • Page 24 9. Click OK and the following screens appear: Module Layout window, Galaxy control window, and Option window. Module Layout window contains the bird’s eye view of the module layout belonging to each ID in the system.
  • Page 25 When entering the Galaxy software for the first time, the layout for ID: 2 may be covered by ID: 1. On the title bar portion can be found the following items: Logo icon Avitech Galaxy: proprietary logo and the name of the software. 1280×1024 (60Hz): shows the current output resolution and frequency.
  • Page 26 Option window is for group and window / label setup; save / load file; monitor audio; adjust image; window size / position; port setting.
  • Page 27 10. Right-click the mouse on the title bar to access the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2 up to 10×10 as possible grid positions on the monitor display. NOTE: The layout size available for your particular model will depend on the monitor display’s resolution as well as the smallest window size limitation (VCC-8000 series smallest window size is 144×128 pixel).

  • Page 28: Standalone Mkc

    Standalone MKC The following figure shows the sequence of steps to connect the Avitech MKC and VCC-8000 series to four computer systems.
  • Page 29 To set up the Avitech MKC and VCC-8000 series, perform the following steps by referencing the previous figure: 1. Make sure the VCC-8000 series has the factory-default setting by performing the following steps. a. Power off the VCC-8000 series. b. Flip the right dip switch (2) down.
  • Page 30 6. Set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to 0. NOTE: If the rotary ID of the Avitech VCC-8000 series is not set to 0, then make sure to set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to be the same as the VCC-8000 series’ (e.g., the VCC-8000 series is set at 5, then the MKC must also be set to 5).
  • Page 31 7. Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC’s front panel. NOTE: If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC’s front panel, the MKC can still function properly. 8.
  • Page 32 10. Use the USB-A to USB-B cables or PS/2 Y cables to perform the following. Connect the USB-A end of the cable to the computer’s USB port and connect the USB-B end to the MKC’s PC1 USB port (on the rear panel). Or, use the PS/2 Y-cable to connect one end to the computer’s mouse and keyboard PS/2 ports and the other end to the MKC’s PC1 PS/2 port (on the rear panel).
  • Page 33 14. Connect the Ethernet cable from the computer to the VCC-8000 series’ IP port. 15. Start-up the Galaxy software (refer to a previous section on starting up the Galaxy software). 16. Save the configuration to flash memory by clicking Settings System Parameter.
  • Page 34 17. Then click Save System Files to Flash. 18. Use the Galaxy software if you wish to set your own window display layout for the VCC-8000 series instead of using the default one; as well as change labels, borders, etc. 19.

  • Page 35: Cascade Of Multiple Mkcs

    Cascade of Multiple MKCs Scenario 1 – The following figure shows a sample setup of a single group with two Avitech MKC and two VCC-8000 series connected to eight computer systems.
  • Page 36 To set up the two Avitech MKC and two VCC-8000 series, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure the two VCC-8000 series has the factory-default setting by performing the following steps. a. Power off the VCC-8000 series. b. Flip the right dip switch (2) down.
  • Page 37 3. Use the RS-485 cable to connect one end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) RS-485 (out) port and the other end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID2 “Slave”) RS-485 (in) port. 4. Use the eight DVI / VGA / YPbPr signal cables to perform the following. Connect the VCC-8000 series’...
  • Page 38 5. Use the DVI cascading cable to connect one end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) DVI-I Out port and the other end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID2 “Slave”) DVI-I Cascade port. 6. Connect the monitor display’s DVI / VGA cable to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID2 “Slave”) DVI-I Output port.
  • Page 39 NOTE: If the rotary ID of the two Avitech VCC-8000 series is not set to 0 and 1, then make sure to set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to be the same as the VCC-8000 series’ (e.g., the VCC-8000 series is set at 5 and 6, then the MKC must also be set to 5 and 6).
  • Page 40 NOTE: If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC’s front panel, the MKC can still function properly. 11. Connect the AC/DC switching adapter to the MKC and make sure that power is available.
  • Page 41 13. Connect the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable between the MKC’s (ID1 “Master”) Host port and VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) Keypad port. 14. Move the mouse or press the Pause/Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the monitor display. 15.
  • Page 42 17. Connect the network cable from the computer to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) IP port. 18. Start-up the Galaxy software (refer to a previous section on starting up the Galaxy software). 19. Assign the VCC-8000 series (ID1 “Master”) as Group 1, assign the VCC-8000 series (ID2 “Slave”) as Group 2.
  • Page 43 20. Then click Save System Files to Flash. 21. Use the Galaxy software if you wish to set your own window display layouts for both VCC-8000 series instead of using the default ones; as well as change labels, borders, etc. 22.
  • Page 44 Scenario 2 – The following figure shows a sample setup of two groups with two Avitech MKC and two VCC-8000 series connected to eight computer systems.
  • Page 45 2. Set the rotary ID on the two Avitech VCC-8000 series to 0 and 1. The rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master (it will show ID 1 on the Galaxy software) while the rotary ID set at 1 indicates Slave (it will show ID 2 on the Galaxy software).
  • Page 46 3. Use the RS-485 cable to connect one end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) RS-485 (out) port and the other end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID2 “Slave”) RS-485 (in) port. 4. Use the eight DVI / VGA / YPbPr signal cables to perform the following. Connect the VCC-8000 series’...
  • Page 47 5. Use the DVI cascading cable to connect one end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) DVI-I Out port and the other end to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID2 “Slave”) DVI-I Cascade port. 6. Connect one monitor display’s DVI / VGA cable to the VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) DVI-I Output port.
  • Page 48 NOTE: If the rotary ID of the two Avitech VCC-8000 series is not set to 0 and 1, then make sure to set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to be the same as the VCC-8000 series’ (e.g., the VCC-8000 series is set at 5 and 6, then the MKC must also be set to 5 and 6).
  • Page 49 11. Connect the mouse and keyboard devices to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC’s (ID1 “Master”) front panel. NOTE: If the mouse and keyboard is not connected to the corresponding mouse and keyboard USB ports located on the MKC’s front panel, the MKC can still function properly. 12.
  • Page 50 13. Use the USB-A to USB-B cables or PS/2 Y cables to perform the following. Connect the USB-A end of the cable to the computer’s USB port and connect the USB-B end to the MKC’s PC1 USB port (on the rear panel). Or, use the PS/2 Y-cable to connect one end to the computer’s mouse and keyboard PS/2 ports and the other end to the MKC’s PC1 PS/2 port (on the rear panel).
  • Page 51 15. Move the mouse or press the Pause/Break key and you will see the mouse pointer on the monitor display. 16. Press the Ctrl + Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software. NOTE: If you have been using the MKC whether in host mode or remote mode, press Ctrl + Esc keys on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC...
  • Page 52 20. Assign the VCC-8000 series (ID1 “Master”) as Group 1, assign the VCC-8000 series (ID2 “Slave”) as Group 2. Or assign VCC-8000 series ID1 “Master” and ID2 “Slave” as Group 1. Then save the configuration to flash memory by clicking Settings System Parameter. 21.

  • Page 53: Rack Mounting The Mkc

    You can now use the mouse or keyboard hotkeys to perform various tasks (refer to the next chapter for a description of the hotkeys function). The default mouse and keyboard is located on the VCC-8000 series (Host) Group 1 end. NOTE: If you are using the PS/2 cable to connect to the computer, you need to restart the computer.
  • Page 54 To set up the rack-mounted MKC, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the two screws on each side (near the front left and front right) of your MKC. 2. Align and connect the ear to the right front portion of your MKC using the included rack mount screws (2).
  • Page 55 6. Align and connect the bracket M to the right front portion of your MKC using the included rack mount screws (2). 7. Align and connect the left blank panel to the right MKC module by making sure to overlap the bracket M over the bracket S. Then secure using the included rack mount screws (2).

  • Page 56: Basic Skills

    Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with using the mouse and keyboard hotkeys to perform basic operations of your Avitech MKC. 2.1 Pop-up Selections Upon moving the host cursor (on the VCC-8000 series – host) to the top right corner of a particular window, the following pop-up selections may appear.
  • Page 57 On the VCC-8000 series (host), you can double-click the window of a particular computer to enter remote mode and control it. The next table lists the basic operations you can perform using the mouse. Function Action Window resizing Drag the border of a window to a desired size. Window Drag a window to a new position.

  • Page 58: Using The Keyboard

    2.3 Using the Keyboard The next two tables list the basic operations you can perform using the keyboard. Use the following hotkeys in the host operation mode only. Input letter is not case sensitive. Keys Function Ctrl + Esc Exit the MKC operation to perform set up using Galaxy software. When using serial communication, unplug the Keypad port cable and then plug in the cable coming from your computer’s serial port to the MKC’s RS-232 port.
  • Page 59 Keys Function Ctrl + Z Undo up to ten previous actions. ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ Load the previous user-created (via Galaxy software Option menu’s Save File button) preset file. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Load the next user-created (via Galaxy software Option menu’s Save File button) preset file.
  • Page 60 You can use the following hotkeys in the remote operation mode. Function Exit from remote operation mode to host operation mode. Pause Break Ctrl + Esc Exit the MKC operation to perform set up using Galaxy software. When using serial communication, unplug the Keypad port cable and then plug in the cable coming from your computer’s serial port to the MKC’s RS-232 port.

  • Page 61: Galaxy Software

    VCC-8000 series when working in tandem with MKC. 3.1 Using the Galaxy Software The Galaxy software is designed to be used with Avitech multiviewer modules. This software can be used on your desktop or laptop computer. This section introduces the Galaxy software for setting up your system.
  • Page 62 3. Make sure you can ping the module at “210.100.100.151” (factory-default IP address) by clicking on Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. The following screen will appear.
  • Page 63 4. Type “ping 210.100.100.151” and the following screen will appear, indicating a successful communication. 5. Type “exit” to exit the Command Prompt screen. NOTE: Whether you have been using the MKC in host mode or remote mode, press Ctrl + Esc on your keyboard to make sure that you have disconnected from the MKC before entering the Galaxy software.
  • Page 64 7. When the following screen appears, click OK. 8. The Galaxy software will automatically detect all the modules that are connected to the computer. Make sure all the modules have been detected and select OK to continue. 9. The Galaxy software main screen will appear.

  • Page 65: Checking The Baud Rate

    Checking the Baud Rate By default, the baud rate is set to 57600 bps. In order to configure the serial port of the module with computer for configuration and control, check the baud rate by performing the following steps: 1. On the Option window, click Set COM A.
  • Page 66 2. The following screen will appear. 3. Check if the Baud Rate is set at 57600 bps. If not, use the drop-down menu to select it. 4. After setting Baud Rate, you will be prompted to close the Galaxy software and power cycle (shutdown and restart) the module.

  • Page 67: Automatic Detection Of Optimum Display Resolution

    Automatic Detection of Optimum Display Resolution By default, the VCC-8000 series will automatically detect the optimum display resolution. When using the MKC-204 for the first time or upon setting the device to the factory-default setting, automatic detection of optimum display resolution will only occur on the device that is connected to the monitor display.
  • Page 68 Or, you can also perform the following steps for an entire Group: 1. Click Settings then Group Parameter. 2. Click Auto Parameter. 3. Click Detect Display Resolution.

  • Page 69: Setting The Desired Output Resolution

    4. Then select Off. NOTE: When the monitor display is unable to provide the EDID signal, it will display at 1024 × / 60 Hz. The extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a computer display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. When the Detect Display Resolution option is selected (with checkmark), all the presets will be displayed in the optimum resolution.

  • Page 70: Creating New Groups (For Mkc-204)

    3. Select the Refresh Frequency and then select the Mode from the drop-down menu. 4. Click OK to update to monitor display. NOTE: When the output resolution is set at 1366 768 / 1400 1050 / 1680 1050 and the display ×...
  • Page 71 To create a new group, perform the following steps: Method 1: 1. On the Option window, under Select ID or Add to Other Group portion; select the ID and right-click the mouse on it, and then click New Group 2. To switch between different groups, use the Group drop-down menu to select the desired group.
  • Page 72 3. Click Settings, then System Parameter. 4. Click Save System Files to Flash before you perform additional feature configuration. When closing the Galaxy software, select Yes when prompted to save to flash memory.
  • Page 73 Method 2: 1. Click Settings then System Parameter. 2. Click One Module Per Group.

  • Page 74: Using The Default Window Layouts

    3. To switch to a different group, click the Group drop-down menu to select the desired group. Using the Default Window Layouts Three default window layouts are available: layout1.GP1...
  • Page 75 layout2.GP1 layout3.GP1 NOTE: To switch between the three factory-default presets, use the Page Up / Page Down keys. Refer to Chapter 2 on “Using the Keyboard” for more details.
  • Page 76 To change to a different window layout, perform the following steps: 1. Right-click the mouse on the title bar portion of the Galaxy software. 2. Click Group Layout on the menu that appears. 3. Select the desired window layout from the menu that appears.

  • Page 77: Save / Load Preset File

    Save / Load Preset File This allows you to save / open the desired window layout. Saving File to Flash Memory There are two instances where you will need to use the save file to flash memory: After creating a master layout and you want the VCC-8000 series to load it again when the unit is power cycled (shutdown and restart).
  • Page 78 2. Click Update to Module Flash, and then click OK. Or, close the Galaxy software and select Yes when prompted to save. Saving a Preset All the presets you create are stored in the VCC-8000 series and not in the computer that is running the Galaxy software.
  • Page 79 2. Click Save File in the Option window.
  • Page 80 3. When the next screen appears, enter a unique filename for the preset, and select OK to save. You can use a mixture of alphabets and numbers when naming the filename (up to 30 characters). The file extension GP# will be automatically added to the file name.
  • Page 81 Loading File 1. In the Option menu, click Load File.
  • Page 82 2. Select a saved file, and then click OK to load the preset. NOTE: When saving your preset do not use the same filename as the system’s default preset filename (e.g., layout1.GP1 / layout2.GP1 / layout3.GP1). The sequence for loading the preset file when using the hotkeys ( ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ / ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ arrow keys) is based on the time when the preset file was first created and saved.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Window Size

    Adjusting the Window Size To adjust the size of an individual window, perform the following steps: 1. Right-click the mouse on a window and click Size. 2. Then select the desired size.

  • Page 84: Viewing Multiple Windows

    Viewing Multiple Windows When you have multiple modules and want to quickly configure them to see all the available windows, perform the following steps: 1. Click Settings then Group Parameter. 2. Click Set Default Layout.

  • Page 85: Using The Label / Border Features

    Using the Label / Border Features To change label / BMP label content, perform the following steps: 1. Right-click on a particular window, then click Label. 2. Rename the label in Line 1.
  • Page 86 3. Click to change the label’s font color. 4. Click to change the label’s background color. 5. Click to change the label’s font size. 6. If you would like to use Unicode font, click to select it, then click 7. Select the Font / Font style / Size and click OK to apply it.

  • Page 87: Changing The Border Width

    Changing the Border Width To change border width, perform the following steps: 1. Right-click the mouse on a particular window and select Border. 2. The default option is Enable 3. There are two options for border appearance: Each line in different color. Or, set all line to be the same color. Click the radio button to select the Line #.
  • Page 88 There are eight options for choosing the 3D border. Click one of the 3D border’s radio button to select it, then click OK to apply. 4. Use the slider on the item for Border Width or type in the value to set the width of the border.

  • Page 89: Setting The Various Mkc Properties Features

    Setting the Various MKC Properties Features To set various MKC Properties features, perform the following steps: 1. Click Settings. 2. Click System Parameter, then MKC Properties.
  • Page 90 3. The MKC Properties window will appear. The Active Window Border feature allows you to set the border color of the active window. Each pixel / line can have a different color or set all lines to be the same color (All Lines) by clicking the radio button to select the Line #.
  • Page 91 4. To swap the two mouse buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button, click the checkbox to enable Switch primary and secondary buttons. 5. If the item Transfer control to This Computer is enabled (with checkmark), keyboard / mouse control will transfer to the particular window (computer) that has just entered full screen mode.

  • Page 92: Read Bios Version

    Read BIOS Version To find out the Avitech VCC-8000 series module firmware version, perform the following steps: 1. Click Help, and then click Read BIOS Version. 2. When the following screen appears, click Export. 3. Assign a filename and click Save to save the data.
  • Page 93 RS-232 cable between the MKC’s (ID1 “Master”) Host port and VCC-8000 series’ (ID1 “Master”) Keypad port has never been disconnected upon entering the Galaxy software. To find out the Avitech MKC firmware version, perform the following steps: NOTE: This is possible only if the computer and MKC is connected via the USB-A to USB-B cable.

  • Page 94: Read Galaxy Information

    Read Galaxy Information 1. Click Help, and then click About. 2. You should see a pop-up box showing the Galaxy software information.

  • Page 95: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your Avitech MKC as well as with resetting it to the factory-default value. Firmware update is divided into two main processes: USB Host controller firmware update process Device driver installation (the first time you use the particular computer to update the firmware) A.1 Updating the Firmware...
  • Page 96 NOTE: In the future this may be integrated into the Galaxy software, the firmware update method will then be the same as the other Avitech product lines. IMPORTANT: Make sure the MKC host firmware file is located on the same drive and...
  • Page 97 7. The update firmware process takes approximately 100 seconds. 8. Type “Exit” to quit the Command Prompt screen.

  • Page 98: Resetting To The Factory-Default State

    9. After the firmware update process has finished, use the small sharp-pointed object to press the MKC RESET switch. NOTE: Shutdown and startup of MKC needs to be done to completely update the USB Host controller firmware. You can start using the MKC by making sure that the remote computer, USB keyboard and mouse has been connected to the MKC.
  • Page 99 2. The Hardware Update Wizard screen will appear. Select the radio button for No, not this time and then click Next. 3. When the next screen appears, click the radio button for Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) to select it and then click Next.
  • Page 100 4. When the next screen appears, click on the radio button for Search for the best driver in these locations to select it, and then click on the checkbox for Include this location in the search to select it. Click Browse to specify the location of the device driver file, and then click Next.
  • Page 101 6. When the next screen appears, click Finish to exit device driver installation. 7. After successfully installing the device driver, the computer can now detect the MKC device name. To check, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows taskbar and the following screen will appear.

  • Page 102: A.2 Resetting To The Factory-Default State

    A.2 Resetting to the Factory-Default State To reset your VCC-8000 series to its factory-default state, perform the following steps: 1. Power-off the VCC-8000 series by unplugging the power cord. 2. Push the number 2 dip switch located on the VCC-8000 series rear panel downward to the ON position.

  • Page 103: Using The Mkc With Kvm

    Using the MKC With KVM The following figure shows a sample setup of a single group with one Avitech MKC and one VCC-8000 series connected to seven computer systems and one KVM (keyboard video mouse) switch.
  • Page 104 You need to use the Galaxy software to set the output resolution and create the preset file(s) again. 2. Set the rotary ID on the Avitech VCC-8000 series to 0. The rotary ID set at 0 indicates Master (it will show ID 1 on the Galaxy software).
  • Page 105 3. Connect the four DVI / VGA / YPbPr signal cables between the VCC-8000 series’ Computer/YPbPr ports and the three computer’s DVI / VGA ports and one KVM’s console DVI port. PC1 connects to the Computer/YPbPr 1 port, PC2 connects to the Computer/YPbPr 2 port, PC3 connects to the Computer/YPbPr 3 port, KVM console’s DVI port connects to the Computer/YPbPr 4 port.
  • Page 106 6. Set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to 0. NOTE: If the rotary ID of the Avitech VCC-8000 series is not set to 0, then make sure to set the rotary ID of the Avitech MKC to be the same as the VCC-8000 series’ (e.g., the VCC-8000 series is set at 5, then the MKC must also be set to 5).
  • Page 107 8. Connect the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable between the MKC’s Host port and VCC-8000 series’ Keypad port. 9. Connect the KVM’s DVI / USB cable between the computers to the KVM switch. NOTE: The proprietary KVM cable is required when connecting the KVM switch to the four computer systems.
  • Page 108 10. Use the MKC’s included USB-A to USB-B cables by connecting the USB-A end of the cable to the KVM console’s USB port, and the other USB-B end of the cable to the MKC’s PC4 USB port located on the rear panel. 11.
  • Page 109 USB composite device specification to be able to successfully connect to the MKC. If PS/2 is the only available interface on your KVM’s console for connection with the MKC, then a case-by-case solution is required. Contact your local Avitech sales representative for support.

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Glossary DDC (Display VESA standard for communication between a monitor display Data Channel) and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a computer’s video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth, to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the display.

  • Page 111: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions This chapter guides you to some of the questions you may encounter when using your MKC. Question: Can I read the firmware version when starting up the Galaxy software via the RS-232 port? Answer: No. When using the RS-232 port to connect, you will need to disconnect the cable connecting the MKC via the Keypad port.
  • Page 112 Question: Can I change the value for baud rate? Answer: No. The baud rate used by the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable to connect MKC and VCC-8000 must be set at 57600 bps. Question: Can I connect the DVI / VGA cable (that carries the computer’s video signal) to any of the VCC-8000 rear panel’s Computer/YPbPr ports? Answer: No.
  • Page 113 Question: When the computer displays the image via the DVI / VGA cable and outputs to the VCC-8000 window, during a period of inactivity the computer may enter Sleep mode and the VCC-8000 window will display the “NO VIDEO” alarm message.
  • Page 114 Question: Can I use a PS2 keyboard by connecting it to the MKC using the PS2-to-USB adapter? Answer: No. The keyboard uses the PS2 interface, it cannot function properly when you connect it to the MKC using the PS2-to-USB adapter. Question: When two VCC-8000 are cascaded together via the DVI cable and the automatic detect display resolution feature is on, the display resolution for both VCC-8000...

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