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Gefen EXT-DPKVM-422 manual

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    www.gefen.com 2x2 DPKVM Switch EXT-DPKVM-422 User Manual[...]

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    T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday . Write T o: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting the 2x2 DPKVM Switch 7 Operating the 2x2 DPKVM Switch 8 RMT -2IR Remote Control Description 9 RMT -21IR Remote Installation 10 Infared (IR) Code Channel Con fi guration 1 1 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 12 Additional Switching Options 13 Speci ?[...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 2x2 DPKVM Switch. Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater , while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expe[...]

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    READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 2X2 DPKVM SWITCH • The 2x2 DPKVM Switch supports Pass-through EDID. The Switch will use the EDID from the currently active input. • Dual Link resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 are supported. OPERA TION NOTES 2[...]

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    3 FEA TURES Features • Switches two high-de fi nition displays between two DisplayPort-equipped computers with audio/video and USB peripherals • Supports up to 1920 x 1200 with a single link monitor • Supports up to 2560 x 1600 with dual link monitor • Supports RGB and YCbCr color spaces • Rack mountable • Save space on your desktop Su[...]

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    4 P ANEL LA YOUT Front Panel Back Panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14[...]

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    5 P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 I/R Receiver Receives I/R signal from the handheld Infrared remote control unit included with the 2x2 DVI KVM Switch. 2 LED Input Status Indicator 1 & 2 This currently selected source input will be indicated with an active LED. 3 Input Selector Button Pressing this button will cycle the input, 1 or 2, which will be selec[...]

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    CONNECTING THE 2X2 DPKVM SWITCH Connecting Source Devices to the 2x2 DPKVM Switch 1. Connect up to two DisplayPort source devices to the DisplayPort inputs on the 2x2 DPKVM Switch using the included DisplayPort cables. 2. Connect up to two audio sources to the 3.5mm analog audio mini-jack inputs using the included audio cables. 3. Connect up to two[...]

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    How to Operate the 2x2 DPKVM Switch Switching can be accomplished via the front panel selector button, infrared (IR) remote control, or the RS-232 communications port. Additional switching options can be found on page 12 1 For information on switching via the front panel selector button, please see this page. 2 For information on switching via the [...]

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    RMT -2IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1 Pressing this button will select Input 1 as the source. All devices connected to the input ports labeled 1 will be selected and output. 2 Pressing this button will select Input 2 as the source. All devices connected to the input ports labeled 2 will be selected and output. 1 2 8[...]

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    RMT -2IR REMOTE INST ALLA TION 9 T o use the RMT -2IR 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 Package) switches are in the OFF position. Replace the battery cover [...]

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    INFRARED (IR) CODE CHANNEL CONFIGURA TION How to Resolve IR Code Con fl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con fl ict with the supplied RMT -2IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT -2IR remote control and the 2x2 DPKVM Switch both have banks of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switche[...]

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    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERF ACE What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 2x2 DPKVM Switch can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching of inputs. How do I use these features? These features were initially intende[...]

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    ADDITIONAL SWITCHING OPTIONS The underside of the 2x2 DPKVM Switch features a DIP switch bank that is used to con fi gure additional features. DIP switch 3 is used to control the function of Contact Closure-type remote controls on the rear panel. 1 2 3 4 This port can be con fi gured to accept additional switching devices ON OFF DIP Switch 3 Enab[...]

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    13 SPECIFICA TIONS Input Connector ....................................................(4) DisplayPort (from computers) Output Connector ...........................................................(2) DisplayPort (to display) Input Connector ..........................................(2) USB 2.0 T ype “B” (from computers) Output Connector .......[...]

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    14 W ARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is noti fi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanica[...]

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    Rev A1 Pb 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL listed power supplies.[...]