Black Box KVP4004A User manual

BL A C K B OX

®

Simultaneously display four different analog/

digital video sources on one screen, while

supporting either USB or PS/2 keyboards and mice.

Supports full-screen mode, quad-screen mode, PiP, and windows mode.

ServSwitch

™

4site Flex

KVP4004A

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)

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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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Support

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application

or our products, contact Black Box Tech Support at 724-746-5500

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.

3M and MicroTouch are registered trademarks of 3M Company.

AccuTouch, IntelliTouch, ELO, and Carroll Touch are registered trademarks of ELO Touch Solutions, Inc.

TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, doing business as Toshiba Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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FCC and IC RFI Statements

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 with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,

which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper-

ate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio

Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de

la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

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 operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca

de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.

Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico

sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes

que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros

aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como

se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados

sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Safety Guidelines

WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open the device or remove any part of the casing. If the device requires

servicing, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

Read this manual carefully before operating the device. Observe all warnings and instructions on the device and in the operation

manual. Keep this user manual for future reference.

Power supply: Only connect the device to a grounded power supply.

Installation: Make sure that the device is disconnected from the power source before installing anything. Unplug the device or

disconnect the power supply.

Cables: Only use the cables supplied with the device. Damage resulting from the use of third-party cables is not covered by

warranty. Beware of tripping hazards when laying cables.

Location: Electronic devices should never be placed on the ground between the cables. Never obstruct any vents the device may

have. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Maintenance: This device is maintenance-free. Never open the casing. No settings can be made inside the device.

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Table of Contents

1. Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................9

2. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.1 DVI and VGA ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.2 USB and Keyboard for Keyboard/Mouse/Touchscreen/Trackball ....................................................................... 12

2.2.3 Transparent USB 2.0 ........................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.4 Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3 What’s Included .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................. 13

2.4.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

2.4.2 Back Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

3. Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.1 Connecting the Unit to Power ..................................................................................................................................... 16

3.2 Connecting the Console (Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen, Trackball) ........................................................... 16

3.3 Connecting Video Sources/Computers ........................................................................................................................ 17

3.4 Connecting USB Devices.............................................................................................................................................. 17

3.5 Powering Up the System ............................................................................................................................................. 17

3.6 Connecting Audio ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

4. On-Screen Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1 On-Screen Display (OSD)—Overview .......................................................................................................................... 19

4.2 OSD—Main Menu Window ........................................................................................................................................20

4.3 OSD—Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................22

4.3.1 Navigation with Keyboard ................................................................................................................................22

4.3.2 Navigation Using the Buttons on the Front Panel ............................................................................................22

4.4 OSD System .................................................................................................................................................................23

4.4.1 HDCP Status .....................................................................................................................................................23

4.4.2 Hotkey .............................................................................................................................................................24

4.4.3 Hotmouse ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

4.4.4 Quad Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.5 Win Mode ........................................................................................................................................................27

4.4.6 OSD Position ....................................................................................................................................................28

4.4.7 OSD Language .................................................................................................................................................28

4.4.8 Security Levels ..................................................................................................................................................29

4.4.9 Disable Channel ...............................................................................................................................................31

4.4.10 Control .............................................................................................................................................................32

5. OSD Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................37

5.1 Current ........................................................................................................................................................................37

5.2 Start ........................................................................................................................................................................37

5.3 PiP ........................................................................................................................................................................38

5.4 Win Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................42

5.5 Test Pattern .................................................................................................................................................................42

6. OSD Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................................44

6.1 Backup ........................................................................................................................................................................44

6.2 Recall ........................................................................................................................................................................44

6.3 Factory Reset/Defaults .................................................................................................................................................45

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7. OSD Console ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47

7.1 Video Output .............................................................................................................................................................. 47

7.2 Keyboard .....................................................................................................................................................................48

7.3 Touchscreen ................................................................................................................................................................48

7.4 Fade ........................................................................................................................................................................ 51

7.5 Multi Monitor ..............................................................................................................................................................52

7.6 Background .................................................................................................................................................................52

7.7 EDID (Display of Monitor Data) ...................................................................................................................................54

8. OSD Video ........................................................................................................................................................................ 55

8.1 Input Status (Display Video Formats) ...........................................................................................................................55

8.2 DVI/VGA .....................................................................................................................................................................56

8.3 Rotation .......................................................................................................................................................................56

8.4 Cropping .....................................................................................................................................................................57

8.5 Brightness/Contrast (with Analog Input Only) .............................................................................................................58

8.6 Horizontal/Vertical Position of Computer Screen (with Analog Input Only) .................................................................58

8.7 Screen Width (with Analog Input Only)....................................................................................................................... 59

8.8 Phase (with Analog Input Only) ...................................................................................................................................60

8.9 Format ........................................................................................................................................................................60

9. OSD Computer ....................................................................................................................................................................63

9.1 Channel Mapping ........................................................................................................................................................63

9.2 Audio ........................................................................................................................................................................64

9.3 Name 1–4 ...................................................................................................................................................................65

9.4 Keyboard .....................................................................................................................................................................66

9.5 Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................................66

9.6 Reset PS/2 ...................................................................................................................................................................67

9.7 EDID/DDC ...................................................................................................................................................................67

10. OSD—USB Device 1–4 ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

10.1 USB Port Status ...........................................................................................................................................................71

10.2 Switching Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................72

10.3 Change Device Name ..................................................................................................................................................73

11. OSD Help ........................................................................................................................................................................ 74

12. Hotmouse ........................................................................................................................................................................75

12.1 Activating the Hotmouse Cursor .................................................................................................................................75

12.2 Hotmouse Cursor in Full-Screen Mode/Quad Mode ...................................................................................................76

12.3 Hotmouse Cursor in PiP Mode ....................................................................................................................................77

12.4 Hotmouse Cursor in Win Mode ..................................................................................................................................78

12.5 Hotmouse Menu .........................................................................................................................................................79

12.5.1 Activating/Operating ........................................................................................................................................79

12.5.2 Mode—Quad, Full, PiP, or Win ........................................................................................................................ 81

13. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................85

13.1 Contacting Black Box ...................................................................................................................................................85

13.2 Shipping and Packaging ..............................................................................................................................................85

Appendix A. Keyboard Commands ...........................................................................................................................................86

Appendix B. Device Configuration Program ..............................................................................................................................88

Appendix C. Update ServSwitch 4site Flex Firmware ................................................................................................................ 93

Appendix D. Serial Cable ...........................................................................................................................................................95

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Appendix E. DCP-XML Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................96

Appendix F. Supported Touchscreen Controller ........................................................................................................................97

Appendix G. Supported Video Input .........................................................................................................................................98

Appendix H. Supported Video Output ....................................................................................................................................100

Appendix I: Cascading ............................................................................................................................................................ 102

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Casing — Desktop or 19", black (RAL 9005)

EDID Adjustments — EDID at each input port customizable

Input and Output Resolution — Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 (DVI and VGA)

Maximum Distance — Video (DVI/VGA): Up to 65.6 ft. (20 m);

Keyboard/Mouse: Up to 16.4 ft. (5 m)

OSD Languages — English, German, Spanish

Supported Keyboard Layouts — English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese

User Controls — Front panel: (8) buttons: (4) channel selection, (1) Full-Screen mode, (1) Quad mode, (1) PiP mode,

(1) Win mode;

Back panel: (1) Power On/Off switch

Connectors — CPU: (4) DVI-I F, (4) 6-pin mini DIN F, (4) USB Type B F;

Console: (1) DVI-I F, (6) USB Type A F; (1) 3.5-mm audio, (1) TOSLINK®; (1) cinch;

Management port: (1) RJ-45 (serial RS-232); (1) USB Type B;

Power: (1) IEC 320

Indicators — (8) LEDs: (4) active channel, (1) Full-Screen mode, (1) Quad mode, (1) PiP mode, (1) Win mode

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +41 to +113° F (+5 to +45° C);

Storage: -14 to +140° F (-10 to +60° C)

Relative Humidity — 5 to 65%, noncondensing

Power Supply — Internal AC adapter: 100- to 240-VAC, 50-/60-Hz;

Power consumption: 40 watts

Size — 1.7"H x 17.2"W x 9.2"D (4.4 x 43.6 x 23.4 cm)

Weight — 6.4 lb. (2.9 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The ServSwitch 4site Flex enables you to simultaneously display and manage four computers on a single console. It combines key

features of a high-end Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switch and a digital multiviewer, scaling and converting videos at both

inputs and output.

Display Modes

There are four display modes: Quad mode, Full-Screen mode, PiP mode, and Win mode.

Quad mode: In this mode, the screen is split into four fields of equal size, each displaying the entire screen contents of one source.

NOTE: If only (2) channels are active, you can go dual-screen instead of quad-screen. To do this, press the quad-screen button

when only (2) channels are available.

Figure 2-1. Quad mode screen.

Full-Screen mode: In Full-Screen mode, one of the four sources is displayed in full-screen size and maximum resolution.

Figure 2-2. Full-Screen mode screen.

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PiP mode (Picture in Picture): Using this feature, the full-screen display of one of the four video sources is accompanied by one to

three small images (thumbnails) of the other video sources that are displayed on the right hand side of the screen. This enables

simultaneous monitoring.

Figure 2-3. PiP mode screen.

Win mode: In Win mode, each video source is displayed in its own separate, detached window. Position each of these windows

and adjust their width and height. Set transparency. To position a window, use either the Hotmouse function, the front panel or

the touchscreen. You can save presets of the window positioning.

Figure 2-4. Win mode screen.

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2.2 Features

2.2.1 DVI and VGA

Supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz for both DVI and VGA.

Any combination of DVI and VGA at all standard resolutions is possible at inputs and output. Analog video input is converted to

digital. If an analog display is connected, ServSwitch 4site Flex converts the digital signal to analog at the output. Internally,

ServSwitch 4site Flex processes video purely digitally, guaranteeing superior digital image quality.

2.2.2 USB and Keyboard for Keyboard/Mouse/Touchscreen/Trackball

Use either PS/2 or USB ports on the computer to connect the keyboard and mouse to ServSwitch 4site Flex. It supports any

combination. To connect the console, ServSwitch 4site Flex features two USB ports for mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, or trackball

connection.

2.2.3 Transparent USB 2.0

ServSwitch 4site Flex features a transparent high-speed USB 2.0 matrix: USB 2.0 devices (for example, printer, external memory,

memory stick, Webcam, 3D mouse, finger printer) can be switched to the connected computers.

2.2.4 Operation

There are six ways to operate ServSwitch 4site Flex, switch channels, and select display modes:

1. Using the buttons on the front of the unit.

2. Using configurable hotkeys.

3. Using the unit’s external configuration software on a remote computer.

4. Via a serial port using the protocol DCP XML.

5. Using mouse functions (Hotmouse).

6. Using a touchscreen.

Configure the ServSwitch 4site Flex via an on-screen display (OSD) that you can open and navigate using either keyboard

commands or front-panel buttons.

The LEDs on the front panel indicate the unit’s current status.

Use the serial (RS-232) or USB port for remote control and firmware updates.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support

at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

• ServSwitch 4site Flex unit

• (1) power cable

• (1) 19" rackmount kit

• (1) CD with operation manual

• (1) USB Type A male to (2) PS/2 female adapter

• (1) flash upgrade kit

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2.4 Hardware Description

Figures 2-5 and 2-7 show the front and back panels of the ServSwitch 4site Flex. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe their components.

2.4.1 Front Panel

2

1

3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

Figure 2-5. Front panel.

Table 2-1. Front-panel components.

Component

Number in

Figure 2-5 Component Description

1 Buttons 1–4 These buttons activate the corresponding channel (computer port).

2 LEDs 1–4

When these LEDs light green, the corresponding channel (computer port) has been selected and is available for keyboard and

mouse access. When an LED flashes green, there is no signal at the video input of the selected channel. An LED lights yellow

when there is a signal at the video input, but another channel has been selected. When the LED is dark, there is no signal at

the video input and another channel has been selected. The LEDs light blue when Win Mode preset configuration is being

selected.

3 Full LED This LED lights green when the unit is in Full-Screen mode.

4 Quad LED This LED lights green when the unit is in Quad mode.

5 PiP LED This LED lights green when the unit is in picture-in-picture (PiP) mode.

6 Win LED This LED lights green when the unit is in Win mode.

7 Full button Press this button to switch to Full-Screen mode.

8 Quad button Press this button to switch to Quad mode.

9 PiP button Press this button to switch to PiP mode.

10 Win button Press this button to switch to Win mode.

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Selector

Figure 2-6. Selector screen.

You can also select the active channel using hotkeys and the arrow keys. The selection window closes once the channel selection

timeout period has expired. The channel selection timeout is configured in the OSD under SYSTEM > QUAD MODE.

Use the “Time out of channel selection:” menu item to define how long the selector is to be displayed.

Setting output resolution to safe output modes

To set output resolution to 640 x 480 pixel @ 60 Hz simultaneously:

Press and hold Buttons 1 and 2 for 2 seconds. Use this feature when you cannot use the OSD (on-screen display is dark or

illegible) because the output resolution setting is not supported by the monitor. After setting the correct output resolution (640 x

480 @60), you can choose a resolution the connected monitor supports in the OSD.

Alternatively, hold Buttons 1 and 2 again to cycle through the following video modes: VGA 640 x 480 @ 60, SVGA 800 x 600 @

60, XGA 1024 x 768 @ 60, UXGA 1600 x 1200 @ 60, and the preferred video resolution found in the monitor EDID.

LEDs 1 to 4 and FULL indicate the selected mode in blue.

Hardware Reset

Press and hold Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 5 seconds to reset the unit completely (video + mouse + keyboard)

Calling up OSD

Press and hold PiP and Win buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to open the OSD menu.

NOTE: While the OSD menu is open, the active computer can still be operated by mouse or touchscreen.

2.4.2 Back Panel

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9

Figure 2-7. Back panel.

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The rear panel of ServSwitch 4site Flex features three audio ports, four input source/computer ports, the console port (KVM), the

USB control port, the serial RS-232 control port, four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 device ports, the power connection.

Table 2-2. Back-panel components.

Component

Number in

Figure 2-7 Component Description

1 Plug Plug for enclosed power cable.

2 Audio ports

Connect external speakers or headphones to the 3.5-mm analog stereo jack or digital cinch connector. The TOSLINK

®

optical

audio connection enables digital audio output.

3 Monitor/DVI-I output Connect analog or digital displays to this port.

4 (4) DVI-I inputs Connect analog or digital video signals for up to four sources to these (4) DVI-I ports.

5 USB control port

Connect external USB control devices to this port to operate the ServSwitch 4site Flex remotely. Execute firmware updates or

manage the device using ConfDev via the control ports.

6 RS-232/RJ-45 control port

Connect external serial control devices to this RJ-45 port to operate ServSwitch 4site Flex remotely. (Connect to this port to

access the OSD menu from a computer using the ConfDev device configuration tool. The serial RS-232 port is also used for

firmware updates.

7 (2) USB ports (console)

(2) USB ports enable connecting keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or trackball. Using a USB hub, you can connect multiple

keyboards and mice. They will work in share mode with an inactivity timeout of three seconds.

8

USB or PS/2 keyboard and

mouse (computer) ports

Each computer can be connected wiht PS/2 or USB-B for keyboard and mouse.

9 (4) USB Type A ports

Connect USB devices (printer, memory stick, finger printer, 3D mouse) to the four transparent USB ports. The transparent USB

2.0 matrix switches USB 2.0 peripherals to computers connected to the ServSwitch 4site Flex.

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3. Installation

To reduce the need for long cables, ServSwitch 4site Flex is best placed as close as possible to its video sources. By default,

ServSwitch 4site Flex is delivered as desktop version. Using the rackmount kit (included), it may also be mounted in a 19” rack.

Keyboard, monitor, mouse (console) and USB devices are connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex using the corresponding cables (DVI,

USB or PS/2). KVM extenders will enable you to work remotely via a CAT5, a fiber optic, or an Ethernet connection.

Figure 3-1. Computers connected to the ServSwitch 4site Flex.

3.1 Connecting the Unit to Power

Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of ServSwitch 4site Flex, but do not turn the power on.

3.2 Connecting the Console (Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen, Trackball)

1. Connect your monitor to the monitor port of ServSwitch 4site Flex via VGA-DVI cable (analog) or DVI cable (digital) up to

64 feet (20 meters). For greater distances, use a DVI or VGA extender.

2. Connect your USB mouse and keyboard to the USB-A ports on the console up to 16 feet (5 meters). For greater distances, use

a KVM or USB extender.

3. PS/2 mouse and keyboard can be connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex using a PS/2-USB adapter.

4. Connect your touchscreen to the DVI-I port and the USB-A port.

Figure 3-2. Connecting the KVM console with digital or analog monitor, USB mouse, and USB keyboard.

Speakers

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NOTE: The maximum cable length for video (DVI/VGA) is up to 64 feet (20 meters). Maximum cable length for USB/PS2 keyboard

and mouse is up to 16 feet (5 meters). For greater distances, ServSwitch 4site Flex supports most KVM extenders, video

(DVI / VGA) extenders, and USB extenders.

3.3 Connecting Video Sources/Computers

1. Switch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard, monitor and mouse.

2. Connect keyboard and mouse ports of ServSwitch 4site Flex to the computer ports either with a single USB cable or via the

PS/2 interface (use the Y cable) up to 5 meters. For greater distances use a KVM or USB extender.

3. To connect an analog video / computer source (VGA) to ServSwitch 4site Flex, use a VGA-DVI cable. Digital video sources are

connected via a DVI cable up to 20 meters. For greater distances, use a DVI or VGA extender.

3.4 Connecting USB Devices

Connect a USB device to one of the four transparent USB ports to switch it to computers connected to ServSwitch 4site Flex.

ServSwitch 4site Flex supports transparent USB devices such as printer, external memory, 3D mouse, and finger printer.

Keyboard

Mouse

Keyboard

and mouse

Digital or

analog

PS/2 “Y” cable

or USB cable (A–B)

DVI-I HD15 or DVI cable

Connect USB

devices

Figure 3-3. Typical installation.

3.5 Powering Up the System

Switch on ServSwitch 4site Flex with the power switch on the rear panel. All front-panel LEDs light up briefly, indicating that

ServSwitch 4site Flex is ready for operation. ServSwitch 4site Flex is now in Quad mode (default).

Power up all connected computers. ServSwitch 4site Flex recognizes all input video sources automatically and displays them on

your monitor screen.

To select another display mode, use the relevant keyboard commands or buttons on the front panel.

3.6 Connecting Audio

The ServSwitch 4site Flex can be connected to external, powered speakers or audio devices so that sound coming from the four

connected sources can be played back.

Three different connection options are made available (see Figure 3-4):

1. 3.5-mm analog stereo jack

2. Digital cinch connector

3. TOSLINK optical audio jack

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After the speakers have been physically connected to the ServSwitch 4site Flex:

• Open the OSD and navigate to COMPUTER > AUDIO

• Enable audio output

• Select the audio source and adjust the volume.

Audio out

Powered speakers

Amplifier

Headphones

1

3

2

Figure 3-4. A variety of device options are available to connect to the ServSwitch 4site Flex for audio output.

NOTE: Powered speakers or headphones can also be connected directly to the ServSwitch 4site Flex, eliminating the need for an

amplifier.

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Chapter 4: On-Screen Display

4. On-Screen Display

4.1 On-Screen Display (OSD)—Overview

Figure 4-1. OSD screen.

SYSTEM HDCP HDCP status

HOTKEY Multiple Hotkey/Double Click Hotkey

HOTMOUSE Hotmouse Recognition, Hotmouse Timeout

QUAD MODE Channel Selection Timeout

WIN MODE Appearance settings for windows

OSD POSITION Position of OSD window

OSD LANGUAGE English/German/Spanish

SECURITY Set security level

DISABLE CHANNEL Deactivate unused channels

CONTROL Device control via DCP-XML protocol (RS-232)

MODE CURRENT Set the current channel and mode

START Set the channel and mode in which the device should boot

CONFIGURATION BACKUP Save configuration settings

RECALL Restore last saved configuration

FACTORY RESET Reset to factory default settings

CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT Video resolution and frequency

KEYBOARD Keyboard layout

TOUCH SCREEN Calibration/Mouse key emulation/Enlarge on touch

FADE Indicate use of smooth transitions

MULTI MONITOR Assign mouse/keyboard to video

BACKGROUND Select background type

EDID Display of EDID monitor data

VIDEO INPUT STATUS Display computers’ video input resolutions

DVI/VGA Choose input signal: DVI/VGA - DVI - VGA

ROTATION Rotate the screen display at different degrees

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Chapter 4: On-Screen Display

VIDEO (continued) CROPPING Crop the display of video sources

BRIGHTNESS Set brightness of analog input signal

CONTRAST Set contrast of analog input signal

HORIZ POSITION Horizontal screen position

VERT POSITION Vertical screen position

SCREEN WIDTH Set screen width of analog input signal

PHASE Adjust phase of analog input signal

FORMAT Fit input format to screen

COMPUTER CHANNEL MAPPING Assign an input port to a channel

AUDIO Enable audio output/Audio source selection/Volume

NAME 1–4 Assign computer names

KEYBOARD Display type of keyboard (PC1, PC2, PC3, or USB)

MOUSE Display type of mouse (PS/2, PS/2 Wheel, or USB)

Set USB mouse positioning (absolute/relative)

RESET PS/2 Reset PS/2 mouse and keyboard

EDID/DDC Program input EDID

USB DEVICE 1-4 USB PORT STATUS Shows USB 2.0 matrix status and allows

USB ports to be assigned to a device

HELP ABOUT Firmware / hardware version, serial number, etc

HOTKEY List of keyboard commands

CONTACT Contact information

4.2 OSD—Main Menu Window

There are three ways to open the OSD main menu (Figure 4-2):

1. Use a keyboard command: “hotkey“ + “O.” (letter “O”)

2. Simultaneously press front-panel buttons “PiP“ + “Win“ for longer than one second.

3. Remotely open the OSD via ConfDev program on an external PC with serial or USB connection.

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