Gefen EXT-DPKVM-241 manual

www.gefen.com f 2x1 DisplayPort KVM EXT-DPKVM-241 User Manual[...]

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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM 7 Operating The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM 8 RMT -2IR Remote Control Description 9 RMT -2IR Remote Installation 10 Infrared (IR) Code Channel Con fi guration 1 1 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 12 Additional Switchin[...]

1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 2x1 DisplayPort KVM. Y our 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 technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform[...]

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 2X1 DISPLA YPORT KVM • Display Information (EDID) is normally required by source/host devices to determine the capabilities of the attached peripherals. The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM features complete EDID passthrough. This means that when EDID is present on the output device, it will be passed to t[...]

3 Features • Switches one High-Resolution Display between two DisplayPort-equipped computers with audio/video and USB keyboards • Compact connector for easier installations • Switches up to 2560x1600 maximum resolution • Supports RGB and YCbCr color spaces Package Includes (1) DisplayPort KVM Switcher (2) 6-foot DisplayPort cable (2) 6-foot[...]

4 Front Panel Back Panel 2 1 6 3 7 3 8 4 7 9 9 10 5 11 12 12 13 13 P ANEL LA YOUT[...]

5 1 LED Power Status Indicator This LED will be active once power is being supplied by the included 5V power supply . 2 Infrared (IR) Receiver This IR receiver will accept switching commands from the included RMT -2IR remote control. 3 LED Input Status Indicator 1 & 2 This currently selected source input will be indicated with an active LED. 4 [...]

6 Connecting Source Devices to the 2x1 DisplayPort KVM 1. Connect up to two DisplayPort source devices (i.e. Computer Video Output) to the DisplayPort inputs on the 2x1 DisplayPort KVM using the included DisplayPort cables. DisplayPort Input 1 will be routed to the DisplayPort output when Input 1 is selected, and DisplayPort Input 2 will be routed [...]

7 OPERA TING THE 2X1 DISPLA YPORT KVM How to Operate the 2x1 DisplayPort KVM 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[...]

8 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 RMT -2IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION[...]

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 . The remote ships with 2 batte[...]

10 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 2x1 DisplayPort KVM both have banks of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches for con fi guring the remote chan[...]

11 What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 2x1 DisplayPort KVM 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 intended for utilization by custom[...]

12 ADDITIONAL SWITCHING OPTIONS The underside of the 2x1 DisplayPort KVM features a DIP swich bank that is used to con fi gure additional features. Speci fi cally , DIP switches 3 & 4 will control the function of the IR Extender port on the rear panel. DIP SWITCH Function 1 IR Channel 2 IR Channel 3 Remote/Closure 4 IR Extender DIP Switch 3 E[...]

13 Input Connector ................................................. (2) DisplayPort (from computers) Output Connector ........................................................ (1) DisplayPort (to display) Input Connector:........................................(2) USB 2.0 T ype “B” (from computers) Output Connector: ............................[...]

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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*ma-DPKVM-241* 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.co m support@gefen.co m Rev A1 Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.[...]