Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EXT-DPKVM-241 Gefen
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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 Contro.
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.
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.
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 2560.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 Input Connector ................................................. (2) DisplayPort (from computers) Output Connector ........................................................ (1) DisplayPort (to display) Input 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 .
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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.
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