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Introduction, Connecting the dvnet-4quad, Controlling the dvnet-4quad – Smart Avi DVN-4Quad User Manual

Page 2: Application diagram, Dvnet-4quad rear features, Edid learning

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INTRODUCTION

The DVNET-4Quad is a cross-platform switch capable
of sharing Quad DVI-D monitor, stereo speakers, and
USB 2.0 devices between 4 computers. It features
USB keyboard and mouse emulation faster and
reliable switching through the use of hotkey se-
quence commands. It is also RS-232 compliant,
capable of being controlled remotely via third-party

CONNECTING THE DVNET-4Quad

1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the

DVNET-4Quad.

2. Connect the DVI cables, USB cables (male-A to

male-B), and audio cables from the computers to
the respective ports on the DVNET-4Quad.

3. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions.

4. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse on the two

USB ports on the right (close to the RS-232 port).

Note: The 2 ports on the right are dedicated for
keyboard and mouse emulation. The 2 on the left
are for other USB peripherals (flash drives, print-
ers, etc.)

5. Connect the speakers into the Audio Out port lo-

cated above the USB ports.

6. Connect 2 display monitors the 2 DVI OUT con-

nector on the DVNET-Duo.

7.

Power on the DVNET-4Quad.

CONTROLLING THE DVNET-4Quad

Front Panel Control

To switch ports using the front panel, press the UP button to navigate up and DOWN button for down.
EDID learning

EDID learning

EDID learning

EDID learning is also done through the front panel buttons by pressing both buttons simultaneously.

RS-232 Control

Use a male-to-female serial cable to connect a computer to the RS-232 port of the DVNET-4Quad. Use terminal
client software such as the HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal to connect to the DVNET-4Quad

.

Make sure to use the standard com-

munication mode of 9600 bps, 8, N, 1. This port can also be used for software upgrade. Please refer to online
manual for more details.

Hotkey Commands

The Hotkey command is a keyboard sequence used to trigger an action on the DVNET-4Quad through the use of
the keyboard connected on the USB port of the DVNET-4Quad. To activate the hotkey sequence, press the CTRL
key twice and then enter the desired hotkey commands.

COMMANDS

HOTKEYS

RS-232 CONTROL

Switch all devices (KVM, USB 2.0, and Audio) [CTRL] [CTRL] m

m

m

m [port #] [ENTER]

//m

m

m

m[port #]

Switch KVM only

only

only

only

[CTRL] [CTRL] c

cc

c [port #] [ENTER]

//c

cc

c[port #]

Switch audio only

only

only

only

[CTRL] [CTRL] a

a

a

a [port #] [ENTER]

//a

a

a

a[port #]

EDID Learning

[CTRL] [CTRL] e

e

e

e [ENTER]

//e

e

e

e

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

USB INPUTS

USB INPUTS

USB INPUTS

USB INPUTS

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD
& MOUSE

& MOUSE

& MOUSE

& MOUSE

DVI INPUTS

DVI INPUTS

DVI INPUTS

DVI INPUTS

DVI OUTPUTS

DVI OUTPUTS

DVI OUTPUTS

DVI OUTPUTS

DVNET-4QUAD REAR

FEATURES

• Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux

Operating Systems

• Supports up to 1920x1200 digital video

resolution

• Uses universal DVI single-link connectors
• Supports all USB 2.0 Devices (Flash drives,

Printers, Cameras, Scanners, etc.)

• Supports USB keyboard and mouse emulation
• Balanced stereo audio output
• Front panel tactile switch with LED display for lo-

cal control

• RS-232 control for additional control

• Special Hotkey keyboard sequence to switch inde-

pendent simultaneous device selection: Flexibility
is key to the DVNET-4Quad

EDID LEARNING

The DVNET-4Quad is fully capable of “learning” and
remembering what type of display monitor is con-
nected to the unit. With its EDID learning feature, the
DVNET-4Quad provides plug-and-play capability to its
display.

Programming the EDID can be accomplished through
the Front

Front

Front

Front----Panel buttons

Panel buttons

Panel buttons

Panel buttons or through RS

RS

RS

RS----232

232

232

232.


Please refer to the “Controlling the DVNET-4Quad”
section of the manual for more info.