Ultra GammaView 2555 User manual
GammaView 2555
2-Port Value DVI KVM
©2011 Streak Products, Inc.
PAPE-1337-SY1G Printing date: 02/2011
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
U12-41379
User Manual
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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U12-41379 User
Manual
Online Registration
You can register your product at our online support center:
Technical Support
For international online technical support – including
troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates:
http://www.ultraproducts.com
For North American technical support:
North America http://www.ultraproducts.com/register
Telephone Support 1-888-222-5487
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Package Contents
The GammaView 2555 2-Port Value DVI KVM (U12-41379)
package contains the following items:
1 GammaView 2555 2-Port Value DVI KVM
1 Remote Port Selector
1 User Manual*
1 Registration Card
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to preventanydamagetothe unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the GammaView 2555 2-
Port Value DVI KVM since this manual was printed. Please
visitourwebsiteto download the mostup-to-dateversionof the
manual.
Copyright © 2011 Streak Products, Inc.
Manual Date: 2011-03-11
ULTRA and the ULTRA logo are trademarks of Streak Products, Inc. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Overview
The GammaView 2555 2-Port Value DVI KVM takes a giant step
forward from prior cable KVM models by offering DVI
functionality,USB 2.0 peripheral sharing(via aUSBhubattached
to the USB mouse port), a rich bass experience for 2.1 surround
systems,andafirmwareupgradefunction thatallowsyoutokeep
up with latest available versions.
Another new feature of the GammaView is the implementation of
a remote port selector. This means that you can now control port
switching from the desktop while the switch itself can be placed
in a convenient, out-of-the-way, location. Also, in addition to new
hotkeys, the GammaView offers the latest mouse port-switching
function–simplydouble-clickonthescrollwheel ofaUSBmouse
to change ports.
Furthermore, the GammaView features enhanced Video
DynaSync technology, which eliminates boot-up display
problems and optimizes resolution when switching between
ports.
Finally, the GammaView's new Power on detection feature
means that if one of the computers is powered off, switch will
automatically switch to the other powered-on computer.
Featuring an unbeatable combination of DVI functionality, USB
2.0 peripheral sharing convenience, and enhanced user-friendly
operations, the GammaView allows users to keep up with the
latest innovations in desktop multimedia applications.
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Features
One DVI video console controls two USB computers
Fully DVI-Digital specification compliant
Computer selection via remote port selector, hotkeys, and
USB mouse
Audio-enabled – full bass response provides a rich
experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems
Multiplatform support – Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7, Mac,
Sun, Linux
Compact design, built-in all-in-one cables (2 x 4 ft)
Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200
Compatible with widescreen LCD monitors
Video DynaSync – exclusive ULTRA technology which
eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution
when switching between ports
Power on detection – if either of the computers is powered
off, the U12-41379 will automatically switch to the other
computer
Supports multimedia keyboards
Supports wireless keyboards and mice
Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most
mouse drivers and multifunction mice
Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation*
USB 2.0 mouse port can be used for USB hub and USB
peripheral sharing
HDCP compatible
Non-Powered
Firmware upgradable
Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun
keyboards.
2. Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their own
computers.
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3. To use the USB 2.0 mouse port as a USB hub, you
must first disable mouse emulation mode.
See Hotkey Summary Table, page 15 for
information. An additional power adaptor for USB
hub is recommended.
System Requirements
Console
A DVI monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will
be using on any computer in the installation
A USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse
Speakers and microphone (optional)
Computers
Thefollowing equipment mustbeinstalledoneachcomputerthat
is to be connected to the system:
A DVI video port
USB Type A port
Speaker and microphone ports (optional)
Cables
The GammaView’s innovative design features built-in KVM and
audio cables for extra convenience. No further cables are
necessary.
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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Version
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher
SuSE 8.2 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
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Components
U12-41379
Remote Port Selector
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No. Component Description
1 Console Audio Ports Your console speakers and microphone
plug in here.
2 Console Monitor Port Your console DVI monitor plugs in here.
3 Port LEDs The Port LEDs indicate status.
The LED lights on to indicate that the
computer attached to the corresponding
port is selected and has the KVM focus.
The LED flashes to indicate that the
computer attached to its corresponding
port is being scanned by the Auto Scan
function.
The LED is off to indicate the port is not
selected.
4 KVM Cable The connectors on the built-in KVM
cables attach to the two computers in
your U12-41379 installation. See the
diagram on page 12 for further details.
5 Console Keyboard
Port Your console USB keyboard plugs in
here.
6 Console Mouse Port Your console USB mouse plugs in here.
7 Remote Port Selector
Jack The Remote Port Selector plugs in here.
8PortSelection
Pushbutton Press the Port Selection Pushbutton to
toggle the KVM and Audio focus
between the two computers.
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