Gefen 4x2 DVI Switcher User manual
4x2 DVI Switcher
USER MANUAL
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accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
The 4x2 DVI Switcher is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Front Panel Descriptions
Back Panel Descriptions
How To Connect The 4x2 DVI Switcher
RMT-4IR
System Specifications
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE 4X2 DVI SWITCHER
• If two monitors are connected to the switcher, both monitors must have the same na-
tive resolution.
• The 4x2 DVI Switcher is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES
INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasingGefen’sex•tend•it4x2DVISwitcherseries.The4x2DVISwitcher
switches DVI, USB and audio between any combination of four computers. Now you can
switcheasilyand reliably betweenany combination offourcomputers using oneortwo DVI
display, USB keyboard and mouse. The 4x2 DVI Switcher is switched using the RMT-4IR.
The 4x2 DVI Switcher saves space – there’s no need to work on a desk crowded with four
monitors,keyboards and mousedevices. It savestime –there’snoneed to movefrom one
monitor to another to access different computers. And it saves money – there’s no need
to purchase additional monitors, mouse devices, keyboards etc. The 4x2 DVI Switcher
allows you to choose between any combination of Macintosh or PC computers.
CONTENTS
The 4x2 DVI Switcher system consists of:
--- (1) 4x2 DVI Switcher
--- (1) RMT4-IR remote control
--- (1) 5 VDC power supply
--- (4) DVI cables (6FT)
--- (4) USB cables (6FT)
--- (4) Audio cables (6FT)
--- (1) User Manual
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1-4Indicator LED
Power LED
Infrared Eye
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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POWER
INPUT DVI IN 1 DVI IN 2 DVI OUT DVI OUT 1 DVI IN 4 USB OUT
4 USB INPUTS
REMOTE -
RJ-45 Connecter
For RMT-4 Wired
Remote
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4 AUDIO OUT
DVI OUT 2
Connect your computers DVI, USB, and audio to the 4x2 DVI Switcher inputs using
the supplied cables.
Connect one or two DVI monitor to the DVI Out. If only one monitor is connect you
must use DVI Out 1.
Connect your USB and audio devices to the USB and audio outputs.
Connect the RMT-4 remote control (if applicable).
Plug the 5VDC power supply into the 4x2 DVI Switcher.
Your computers must be turned on one at a time and the switcher must be selected
to the computer that is booting up.After one computer completes the startup process,
you can boot up the second computer and repeat the process with the remaining
computers.
HOW TO CONNECT THE 4X2 DVI SWITCHER
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RMT-4IR
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1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT4-IR remote.
2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.
3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The
side that is not marked must be facing down.
4. Test the RMT4-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light
on the remote will flash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not press
multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions will
cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.
Note: The RMT4-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.
4X1 DVI/ADC WIRING DIAGRAM
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