iogear GCS1924 KVM switch
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1. KVM Console Digital Audio Out Analog Audio Out Audio Out Refer to 15 on Page 7 Refer to 15 on Page 7 and 7 on Page 6 KVM CPU Audio Digital In Digital Out No Audio CPU 1 Analog In No Audio Analog Out Digital In Digital Out o Audio CPU 2 i Analog In lo Audio Analog Out Digital In Digital Out o Audio CPU 3 x Analog In No Audio Analog Out Digital In Digital Out o Audio CPU 4 5 Analog In lo Audio Analog Out For Front Panel Audio Mic it only outputs Analog signal through sound stereo devices When both Console Audio and Front Panel Audio are connected Only Front Panel Audio will output Audio signal 23 Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Crt Ctrl a EA Ctrl 1 md Ctrl 2 md Ctrl 8 mg Ctrl 4 A Alt Ait Note When using key combinations press and release tl second key 24 PC Keyboard Print Screen Scroll Lock Enter Backspace Insert Ctr ma Mac Keyboard F13 F14 Return Delete Help F15 he first key Ctrl then press and release the Factory Default Hotkeys Settings Function Port Switching Invoking HSM Auto Scan Interval Beeper Keyboard Operating Platform Port Switching Keys Mouse Emulation Default Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Num Lo2. STEP 5 Connect mini DisplayPort cables from mini DisplayPort B of the KVMP to your second mini DisplayPort output of your computers Repeat the same for port 2 3 and 4 STEP 6 Plug the power adapter into the power outlet and connect it to the DC power jack from the KVMP E CONSOLE E Final Step Installation is complete Turn on your computers and other devices and enjoy LED Indication LED Description Online Selected Dim Orange A device is connected to the KVMP switch but the port is not on focus Bright Orange The specific port has focus on the KVM Keyboard video and mouse Audio Green The specific port has focus on the audio USB Link Green The specific port has focus on the USB peripheral sharing ports Port Switching Simply touch the front panel from the multimedia KVMP switch or trigger hotkeys from your keyboard Port Switching via Front Panel Touch Function Touch Panel Control Switch all focus KVM audio 4 Touch JAI once KU AUNG ani EENI 1 EDs wil and USB to a specific port fash 2 Then touch the specific port to switch all focus to that port a ee 1 Touch MA wice LED will flash p E 2 Then touch the specific port to switch KVM port to that port KAA focus toa 1 Touch MMA three times WWO LEDs will flash p P 2 Then touch the specific port to switch Audio port to that port eas ose 1 Touch IMEB our times MENA LED will flash 2 Then touc
3. 1IDGEAR User Manual 4 Port DualView Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Peripheral Sharing GCS1924 PART NO M1203 e 2012 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M1203 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document 2 Table of Contents Package Content 4 Mac Keyboard Emulation 24 System Requirements 5 Factory Default Hotkeys Settings 25 GCS1924 Overview 6 Firmware Upgrade 26 nstallation 9 Upgrade Fail 31 LED Indication 14 Federal Communications Commission FCC Port Switching 15 Statement 32 Port Switching via Hotkeys 17 CE Compliance 33 Auto Scanning 19 SJ T 11364 2006 34 Hotkey Setting Mode HSM 20 Limited Warranty 35 Digital amp Analog Audio Setup Table 23 Contact 36 Package Content 1 x 4 port DualView Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch 8x Mini DisplayPort 1 1a Cable 4 x USB 2 0 Cable Type A to Type B 4x3 5mm Audio Cable Green Head 4x3 5mm Mic Ca
4. O O O KURESE O O O O O O ORR RA BA E VIME VREMENA IE FA EEST 11363 20068 E HIP EEK ZT gt OKTAVE NJA AV YH I EE MEH IS ELA E Ti SJ T 11363 2006E BEL SEK e XO CA A EEE EA Fk PAY EELIST 11363 2006A REESE gt C Fe Ke 0d 34 Limited Warranty WE RE HERE TO HELP YOU NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT Make sure you 1 Visit www iogear com for more product information 2 Visit www iogear com support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty For the terms and conditions of this warranty please go to http www iogear com support warranty Register online at http www iogear com register Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number 35 IOGEAR Toll Free 866 9 IOGEAR USA Phone 949 453 8782 19641 Da Vinci Foothill Ranch CA92610 www iogear com support iogear com 36 37 About Us FUN IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative fun and stylish helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste 2012 IOGEAR
5. Port 17 Console USB Keyboard Port 18 DC Power Jack Side View 1 CPU 4 Mini DisplayPort 4B 6 CPU 3 Mini DisplayPort 3B 2 CPU 4 Mini DisplayPort 4A 7 CPU 3 Mini DisplayPort 3A 3 CPU 4 Mini TOSLINK Mic Connection 8 CPU 3 Mini TOSLINK Mic Connection Digital Analog Digital Analog 4 CPU 4 Mini TOSLINK Audio Connection 9 CPU 3 Mini TOSLINK Audio Connection Digital Analog Digital Analog 5 CPU 4 USB Connection 10 CPU 3 USB 2 0 Connection eeFee U 1 t i es e IDI 101 ee Ee EN bh an 8 Installation STEP 1 Please make sure your source devices and displays are powered off before you start STEP 2 Connect the mini DisplayPort cables from your monitors to the console mini DisplayPort A and or B Port A will be your main monitor and Port B will be your extended desktop monitor STEP 3 Connect your USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard port and console USB mouse port Connect your USB devices to the USB peripheral port you can add a USB hub if m you need to connect multiple USB devices 7 STEP 4 Connect your mini DisplayPort and a set of IOGEAR custom cable USB 2 0 and Audio Jack 3 5mm from KVMP switch to each of your computers mini DisplayPort connection from mini DisplayPort A to the mini DisplayPort output and USB connection to open USB port from your computer Connect the audio and mic connectors to your audio output and mic input
6. ble Pink Head 1 x User Manuel 1x Power Adapter 1 x Warranty Card System Reguirements Console Two mini DisplayPort Monitors 1x USB Keyboard 1 x USB Mouse Speaker Microphone Analog Digital Optional Front Audio Port supports Analog Audio output only Computer mini DisplayPort Single Dual mini DisplayPort Video card Type A USB Port Operating System Window XP VISTA 7 MAC OSX 10 5 4 or greater GCS1924 Overview Front View 1 Port 1 Touch Panel 2 Port 2 Touch Panel 8 Mode Touch Panel 4 Port 3 Touch Panel Port 4 Touch Panel Front Panel Console Mic Connection analog only Front Panel Console Audio Connection analog only Front Panel USB 2 0 Peripheral Sharing Port w Quick Charge CONDON UH 22 B 4 Bl QIDGEAR i 6 RW oo Rear View 1 2 3 4 o CPU 2 Mini DisplayPort 2B CPU 2 Mini DisplayPort 2A 7 CPU 1 Mini DisplayPort 1A 8 CPU 1 Mini TOSLINK Mic CPU 2 Mini TOSLINK Mic Digital Analog Digital Analog 9 CPU 1 Mini TOSLINK Audio CPU 2 Mini TOSLINK Audio Digital Analog Digital Analog 10 CPU 1 USB 2 0 Connection CPU 2 USB Connection 11 Console USB 2 0 Peripheral CPU 1 Mini DisplayPort 1B Sharing Port 12 Console Mini DisplayPort B 13 Console Mini DisplayPort A 14 Console Mini TOSLINK Mic Digital Analog 15 Console Mini TOSLINK Audio Digital Analog 16 Console USB Mouse
7. ck 5 Seconds On PC Compatible Enabled On 25 Firmware Upgrade Note In order to perform a firmware upgrade KVM Step 1 you need to use a computer that s not connected to the Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the KVM and the serial port of your computer Connect power adapter to your power outlet and the KVM Step 2 Go to www iogear com to download the lates upgrade to Step 3 Shut down all the computers that are connec Please refer to Hotkeys Setting Mode section Step 4 Extract the file with WinRAR or compatible so Firmware Upgrade Utility available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to ed to the KVM Then Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode ftware Then double click on the execute file to begin with the 26 Step 5 Read the License Agreement and click I STE SS Agree then click Next if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade Otherwise click Cancel to exit Upgrade Port to your computer ISE AGREEMENT A Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade Utility Put your device into Firmware Upgrade Mode Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable to connect its Firmware re a A E T E THEA CA ee LICENSE GRANT ATEN Intemational Co Ltd Lirensoi s exclusive non transferable license to access and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Pro luring the Term set forth below You may install the Product on a hard disk or other s
8. e Firmware upgrade OK in the Status Messages window it means the utility has failed to complete the firmware successfully If that occurs please do the following Step 1 Unplug all USB cables and DC power adapter from GCS1924 Step 2 Plug single USB cable in the last CPU port with PC powered on Step 3 Plug DC power adapter the GCS1924 s port LED will start flash after powered on Step 4 Run FW upgrade program again 31 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This eguipment 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 setting This product generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used as directed it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Although this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 32 CE Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives Electromagnetic Capability 89 336 EMC Low Voltage 73 23 EEC and R amp TTED 1999 5 EC 33 SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China AEAEVARTE EA p KAHE SA HK 4h Pb sk Hg fa Cd 7347 Cr VI B PBDE EEIE o O O
9. h the specific port to switch USB focus to that port 16 Port Switching via Hotkeys Port Switching via Hotkeys Hotkeys Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scrol Scro Scroj Scro Scrol Scro Scrol Scro LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC Enter n Enter k Enter n K Enter s Enter n s Enter u Enter n u Enter Description Swi port ch all focus KVM audio and USB to the next Switch all focus KVM audio and USB to port n Swi ch KVM focus to the next port Switch KVM focus to port n Swi ch audio focus to the next port Switch audio focus to port n Swi ch USB focus to the next port Switch USB focus to port n Continue next page Port Switching via Hotkeys Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n K u Enter Switch KVM and USB focus to port n Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n k s Enter Switch KVM and audio focus to port n Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n u s Enter Switch USB and audio focus to port n Note n is an interval that stands for the Port number k stands for KVM focus s stands for audio focus u stands for USB focus Auto Scanning You can either activate Autoscan Mode via front panel push button or hotkeys Function Front panel pushbutton Auto Scan Hotkeys Description Press a
10. nd hold port 1 and port 2 Pushbutton simultaneously for 2 seconds to activate Autoscan Mode Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Activate Autoscan mode It will cycle from a Enter port to port every 5 seconds default Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Activate Autoscan mode It will cycle from a n Enter port to port every n seconds Note Autoscan Mode from front panel push button will be scanning a port every 5 seconds by default If you wish to have the Autoscan Mode be scanning with different time interval please refer to trigger Autoscan Mode from hotkeys Note n is an interval between 1 and 99 that stands for the time in second desired for scanning each port 19 Hotkey Setting Mode HSM 1 Press and hold Num Lock Use the Clear key on a Mac 2 Press and release eyboard 8 Release Num Lock Use the Clear key on a Mac keyboard nvoke HSM then press h nvoke HSM then press t nvoke HSM then press F2 nvoke HSM then press F3 nvoke HSM then press F10 Invoking hotkey setting mode Change the HSM invocation keys from Num Lock to Ctrl and from to F12 Switch port switching hotkey sequence between Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and Ctrl Ctrl Enables Mac keyboard emulation Enables Sun keyboard emulation Auto detect the keyboard operating platform for PC compatible systems Activates Pass Through Keyboard Mode keystrokes are sent directly to
11. r KVM If the current firmware is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade to a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed Simply click Yes to start the upgrade and No to cancel the upgrade p The firmware Ver I D 086 is not newer than current firmware Ver 10 086 Y in device GCS1924 MAIN 000 Continue the upgrade Yes No Note If you did not check the Check Firmware Version checkbox utility will perform the upgrade automatically no matter what version of firmware you have in the KVM 29 Step 8 When the firmware upgrade is done you will see Firmware upgrade OK in the Status Messages window Then simply click Finish to complete the whole firmware upgrade process Final Step Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready for usage after the rest Note If you see warring message of Mac O S version incompatible please contact IOGEAR service staff for latest firmware upgrade tool Firmware Upgrade Utility The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List Status Messages gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt Firmware version is not newer than device GCS1924 MAIN 000 gt Preparing firmware upgrade OK gt Upgrading device GCS1924 MAIN 000 gt Up GCS1924 MAIN 000 OK 24 0 Device Description gt 30 Upgrade Fail If you don t se
12. the computer instead of through the Mac emulator 20 nvoke HSM then press I Quick charge mode nvoke HSM then press e power on detection nvoke HSM then press n enter enables game mode nvoke HSM then press w mouse port switch nvoke HSM then press F4 List hotkey settings simply invoke the hotkey and hen open a text editor such as notepad and use he Paste function to display the hotkey settings nvoke HSM then press F5 USB Reset nvoke HSM then press b Toggle hotkey beepers on or off nvoke HSM then press x Enter Disable or enable port switching hotkey nvoke HSM then press u p g r a d e Activate Firmware Upgrade Mode Front panel KVM Enter LED will flash indicating Firmware Upgrade Mode is activated 21 Invoke HSM then press r Enter Restore default settings Invoke HSM then press d Capture and store video information on specific port Invoke HSM then press m Enable or disable mouse emulation Invoke HSM then press F1 Reset keyboard and mouse under some special OS that do not support USB 2 0 Note To exit HSM manually press Esc or spacebar 22 Digital 8 Analog Audio Setup Table GCS1924 offers both digital and analog Audio the rule of the audio distribution is digital in digital out and analog in analog out The table below explains this in detail
13. torage de doveo use el ts Ge Producten a fe HM Y ca heal GEES 9E cher sone devices or Gi use of the Product over such network end make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS You agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices AT the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you v G I gee IDontAgme Help About 27 Step 6 Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the Device List and then click Next to continue Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable Check Firmware Version checkbox is optional Firmware Upgrade Utility Se Saas ae pares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it isnot skl fe ain pair e gydd ls Click Next to begin Device F W Ver 1 0 086 Upgrade FW Ver 10082 MID 000 FZ Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log 28 Step 7 If you have checked the Check Firmware Version checkbox then the utility will check the current firmware that is on you
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