Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Technical Support; Fax; Technical Support Hours:; :00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday PST; Notice; any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.; x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher; is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support : Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday PST Write To: Gefen Inc.c/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] Notice Gefen Inc. rese...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting and Operating The 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher 7 RMT-4IR Remote Control Description 8 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher Remote Installation 9 RMT-4IR Remote and 4x1 KVM Switcher Con fi guration 10 EDID Modes...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Gefen
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x1 DVI-DL KVM DL/SL Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologi...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES; READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
2 OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFEN 4X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER • The 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher will take any of up to four (4) DVI dual-link or single-link resolution inputs and switch them, one at a time, to a DVI output device such as a display/monitor or p...
Page 6 - FEATURES; Features
3 FEATURES Features • Switches easily between any four DVI-SL or DVI-DL sources with USB 2.0 and audio. • Switches USB 2.0, keyboard & mouse, and analog audio • Maintains highest resolution dual link and single link DVI • Supports either PC or Mac USB keyboard/mouse • Supports resolutions up thr...
Page 7 - Back Panel; PANEL LAYOUT; Front Panel
4 Back Panel PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 4 5 2 1 11 13 7 10 3 12 6 8 9
Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
5 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 External IR Port For connection of external IR extension device such as the Gefen IR Extender (part # EXT-RMT-EXTIR). 2 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from the handheld Infrared remote control unit included with the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher. 3 DVI Signal Status LEDs 1-4 Prov...
Page 9 - CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER; How to Connect the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher; Connect your DVI display to the DVI output of the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL; Wiring Diagram for the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher; DUAL LINK DVI CABLE
6 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER How to Connect the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher 1. Connect your computers’ DVI, USB, and Audio sources to the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher inputs using user-supplied cables. 2. Connect your USB and audio devices to the USB and audio outputs using...
Page 10 - RMT-4IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION; LED Indicator
7 RMT-4IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION LED Indicator InputSelectionButtons The RMT-4IR remote control will allow the user to choose which of the 4 DVI sources or computers will be selected. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source: RMT-4IR Button DVI Source 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4
Page 11 - X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER REMOTE INSTALLATION; IR Code Dip Switches
8 4X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER REMOTE INSTALLATION To use the RMT-4IR remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both DIP (Dual Inline Packa...
Page 12 - RMT-4IR REMOTE AND 4X1 KVM SWITCHER CONFIGURATION; How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts; In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con
9 RMT-4IR REMOTE AND 4X1 KVM SWITCHER CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con fl ict with the supplied RMT-4IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT-4IR remote control and the 4x1 DVI KVM DL...
Page 13 - EDID MODES; What is EDID and what is it used for?
10 EDID MODES What is EDID and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, an audio/video source device (digital or analog) will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features (capabilities) are possible. The source device can then tailor its output...
Page 14 - EDID Modes; DIP SWITCH
11 EDID MODES EDID Modes The diagram below illustrates the 4-position DIP switch bank (containing 4 small white toggle switches as shown). The functions of the switches are as follows: DIP SWITCH Function 1 IR Channel 2 IR Channel 3 EDID Mode 4 EDID Lock Mode Use DIP switch 3 to set the desired EDID...
Page 15 - Input 1 Mode
12 DL (DUAL LINK) ONLY MODES DL (Dual Link) Only Modes The 8-position DIP switch bank located on the underside of the 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher can be used to set each individual input to work in a Dual Link Only mode. These modes should only be enabled if issues occur when using Dual Link sources ...
Page 16 - RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL; How do I use these features?; shipped with Hyperterminal.
13 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 4x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are the ability to switch/route inputs to ou...
Page 17 - RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS; Functions Syntax; fl; EDID Management; Function
14 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS RS-232 Features RS-232 remote functions are used to control of this product’s features. Features include input to output routing, EDID storage, EDID management, etc. Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: #Character as the start fl ag → Fu...
Page 18 - None
15 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDSTOLO Function The #EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores into all lo- cal inputs. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOLO Parameters: None #EDIDDSTOBA Function The #EDIDDSTOBA function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a speci fi ed EDID bank. Syntax:...
Page 20 - #LOEDIDTOBA param1 param2 param3
17 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #LOEDIDTOBA Function The #LOEDIDTOBA function loads the speci fi ed EDID fi le and stores it in a speci fi ed EDID bank. Syntax: #LOEDIDTOBA param1 param2 param3 Parameters: param1 Echo mode [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Semi echo mode 1 Full echo mode param2 EDID size [1...
Page 21 - #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2
18 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads the speci fi ed EDID fi le to a speci fi ed local input. Syntax: #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Echo mode [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Semi echo mode 1 Full echo mode param2 EDID size [1 - 2] Value Meaning...
Page 23 - Commands; Command
20 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS Commands Simpli fi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device: # character – isn’t needed, the command name is reduced to 1 letter. The commands are not case-sensitive. Command Description P Displays the function menu 1 Switch...
Page 24 - USING SHORT-CUT CHARACTERS TO CHANGE SETTINGS; SETTINGS in Microsoft Windows; First, please set up the correct communication con
21 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS 2. USING SHORT-CUT CHARACTERS TO CHANGE SETTINGS 2.1 HYPERTERMINAL tm SETTINGS in Microsoft Windows tm First, please set up the correct communication con fi guration by running these commands (as shown on the screen shot immediately below): File->Properties->S...
Page 25 - RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION
22 Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. 1. Locate the side screws on the unit.2. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit.3. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit.4. Repeat the proc...
Page 26 - SPECIFICATIONS; Video Ampli
23 SPECIFICATIONS Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth:..................................................................2 x 165 MHz Input Video Signal:...............................................................................1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal:..................................................
Page 28 - NOTES
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