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Page 2 - ServSwitchTM Wizard DP USB; Trademarks Used in this Manual; We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of ...

Page 3 - FCC and IC RFI Statements

FCC and IC RFI Statements 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3 Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance wit...

Page 4 - Instrucciones de Seguridad; Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 4 Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y o...

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Contents

Table of Contents 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5 Contents 1. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 What‘s Included ..........................

Page 6 - Additional Items You May Need

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 6 1. Specifications Approvals: CE, FCC Hardware Compatibility: All computers with DisplayPort video interfaces and USB ports Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, BS...

Page 7 - SPK

Chapter 2: Overview 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7 2. Overview Thank you for choosing the ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB (KV9804A) which offers high quality video switching (DisplayPort 1.1 compliant) together with individual sharing of peripherals between up to four computers. The KVM, speakers and ...

Page 8 - Wizard DP USB features; Figure 2-2. Front and rear panel views of the Wizard DP USB; This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions:; The four indicators (

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 8 2.1 Wizard DP USB features The Wizard DP USB unit is housed within durable, metallic enclosure with all connectors situated at the rear panel. The smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators. Figure 2-2. Fron...

Page 9 - Chapter 3: Installation; Mounting the modules – desk or rack; Figure 3-1. Fixing the optional rack brackets

Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9 3. Installation 3.1 Mounting the modules – desk or rack The Wizard DP USB unit can be situated on a desk or alternatively, for larger installations, mounted within an optional rack mount chassis. Note: Both the Wizard DP USB unit and its pow...

Page 10 - power in; Keyboard and mouse; Figure 3-2. Connecting the USB keyboard and mouse; USB devices; True Emulation

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10 3.2 Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. 3.2.1 User console The ports that make up the user console are where you attach ...

Page 11 - Video monitor; Figure 3-4. Connecting the video monitor to the DisplayPort socket; Audio; Figure 3-5. Connecting speakers to the audio socket

Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11 4 Video monitor : Attach the DisplayPort lead from the video monitor to the connector within the user console area. Figure 3-4. Connecting the video monitor to the DisplayPort socket 5 Audio : Where required, connect the lead from your spea...

Page 12 - audio port of the required channel on the rear of the unit.

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12 3.2.2 Computer connections Each computer system is connected to the Wizard DP USB using up to three cables. 3.2.2.1 Connecting a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the Wizard DP USB unit and the system to be connecte...

Page 13 - Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the

Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13 4 5V 2.5A INDOOR USE ONL Y OPTIONS US ER CONSO LE USER CONSOLE 3.2.3 Power connection The Wizard DP USB unit is supplied with a 12.5W power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is co...

Page 14 - port on the rear panel of the unit.

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14 3.2.4 Optional remote control The optional remote control unit can be used to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. The remote control is supplied with a 3 metre cable that is used to link with the OPTIONS po...

Page 15 - Synchronizing multiple units; on the; Figure 3-12. Connection layout for synchronized operation

Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15 3.3 Synchronizing multiple units Two Wizard DP USB units can be connected together so that they operate in a synchronized manner. Whenever an Wizard DP USB channel is switched, it sends an RS232 command out on its serial interface (marked O...

Page 16 - Channel switching by external control

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 16 3.4 Channel switching by external control The OPTIONS port featured on every Wizard DP USB allows external control of the current channel either by the optional RC4 controller, commands sent via RS-232 serial input or by switching one of ...

Page 18 - Using the configuration menu; The display will show:

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18 4. Configuration 4.1 Using the configuration menu The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the Wizard DP USB unit capabilities. Enter the OPTIONS port Baud rate menu 1200 (default) 38400 2400 57600 9600 115200 19...

Page 19 - Chapter 4: Configuration; General configuration; and

Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19 4.2 General configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeys Wizard DP USB units use and as their standard hotkeys. These can be changed if they clash with other software or hard- ware within the installation. 4.2.1.1 To change the hotkeys 1 Enter the...

Page 20 - OPTIONS port channel control behavior

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20 4.2.4 OPTIONS port channel control behavior You can determine how the OPTIONS port responds to channel control inputs. 4.2.4.1 To define the OPTIONS port behavior 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press to enter the Options port menu and ...

Page 21 - Functions

Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21 4.2.6 Miscellaneous functions 4.2.6.1 To reset configuration to factory defaults 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press to enter the Functions menu 3 Press and then . The display will show momentarily. 4 Press and then to exit the menu an...

Page 22 - Performing upgrades; Items required to perform an upgrade; • A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port.; To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22 4.3 Performing upgrades The Wizard DP USB unit is fully upgradeable via flash upgrade. Such upgrades require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the OPTIONS port. 4.3.1 Items required to perform an upgrade • Optional upgrade ...

Page 23 - - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility

Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23 5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed: 6 - Query the Wizard DP USB unit Click the Query Unit button to confirm...

Page 24 - Upload Now; Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 24 7 - Select the upgrade file to be used From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog, click the Browse... button and select the upgrade file . The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog. IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended ...

Page 25 - Selecting a computer; Using hotkeys; To select a computer using the front panel

Chapter 5: Operation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25 5. Operation 5.1 Selecting a computer There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer channels: • Using the front panel controls (below) • Using hotkeys • Using mouse button presses • Using external switching con...

Page 26 - Standard; Cycle all ports

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 26 5.1.2 Selecting a computer using hotkeys Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard, video monitor(s), mouse and speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel. 5.1.2.1 What are hotkeys? The and keys when pressed...

Page 28 - Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons

ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 28 5.1.3 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, video monitor(s), speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel. Note: These procedures work only with three...

Page 29 - • When prompted, enter the correct password and press; clrpwd

Chapter 5: Operation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 29 5.1.4 Locking access to the computers When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit. 5.1.4.1 To lock the unit 1 Simultaneously press and hold and (or other hotkeys, if altered). 2 While still holding and...

Page 31 - • On the keyboard, press; • Select a specific channel using the hot keys + channel number.

Chapter 5: Operation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 31 5.2.2 To select an autoscan period 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press and then press either: to choose Autoscan disabled , to choose 2 seconds , to choose 5 seconds , to choose 7 seconds , to choose 15 seconds , to choose 30 seconds , to ...

Page 33 - Appendices; A.2 Safety Information; • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.

Appendices 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 33 A.2 Safety Information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Do not use to link between buildings. • Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly flammable materials. • Ensure that all twisted pair inter...

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