® 2x1 DVI Dual Link KVM Switcher EXT-DVIKVM-241DL USER MANUAL www.gefen.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Features 3. Panel Descriptions 4. Connecting and Operating the DL Switcher 5. Operation Notes 6. RMT2-IR Installation 7. IR Code Conflicts / IR Extender Installation 8. Specifications 9.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen 2x1 DVI DL Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen’s line of KVM (Keyboard Video & Mouse), DVI, USB, switches, extenders, converters and hubs is designed to make computer use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive. KVM switches allow access to multiple computers from a single keyboard, while the extenders give the user control over a computer up to 330 feet away from the work area.
FEATURES Features • Saves time, money, and desktop space -- no need for multiple monitors, keyboards and setup labor • Maintains highest possible Dual-Link DVI resolution video at 3840 x 2400 @ 60Hz • No loss of signal quality when sending DVI / Audio / USB through this unit • Use either PC or Mac with USB keyboard/mouse • Switches easily between any two dual link DVI computers • Auto EQ feature compensates for poor quality cables when necessary • Switches between two dual link DVI, USB 2.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator Infrared Eye Source Selector Indicates which input is selected Audio In 1 5V DC Input DVI In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out DVI Out Contact Closure Interface for optional wired remote control (see p.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 2x1 DVI DL SWITCHER How to Connect the DL Switcher to your devices 1. Connect the supplied cables from your first computer into the DVI In 1, USB In 1, and Audio In 1 connection in the back of the DVI Switcher. 2. Connect the supplied cables from your second computer into the DVI In 2, USB In 2, and Audio In 2 connection in the back of the DVI Switcher. 3. Connect the monitor to the DVI Out connection. 4. Connect your USB devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse) into the USB Out.
2x1 DVI DL OPERATION NOTES Operation Notes When turning on or rebooting your computers, the DVI DL Switcher must be selected to the computer that is booting until the computer completes the boot cycle. This step can be eliminated using the Gefen DVI Detective, which stores the displays EDID. If you loose your picture when switch from source 1 to source 2 or vice-versa you will need a DVI Detective.
RMT2-IR INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT2-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 RMT2-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.
IR CODE CONFLICTS In the event of IR conflicts, please do the following: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the RMT 2-IR remote. 2. Locate the Dip Switches just above the batteries 3. Switch the Dip Switches on the RMT 2-IR to any of the combinations pictured below. 4. Dip Switches 1 and 2 in the RMT 2-IR correspond with Dip Switches 1 and 2 on the bottom (underneath a piece of metallic tape) of the 2X1 DVI DL Switcher respectively.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ....................................................................... 2x 165 MHz Input Video Signal ................................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ............................................................................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Dual Link Maximum Resolution / Max. Range ........................................ 3840 x 2400 DVI Input/Output Connector Type ............................
