Smart-AVI SM-DVN-4D Dual Head 4 Port DVI-I Dual Link KVM Switch User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: Smart-AVI

Table of Contents

Smart-AVI SM-DVN-4D Dual Head 4 Port DVI-I Dual Link KVM Switch
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
EDID LEARN
SYSTEM CONTROL
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
References
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Smart-AVI SM-DVN-4D Dual Head 4 Port DVI-I Dual Link KVM Switch

Product Information

Technical Specifications

Video Format: DVI Dual Link; DVI Single-Link; VGA
Maximum Pixel Clock: 165 MHz
Input Interface: (8) DVI-I 29-pin
Output Interface: (2) DVI-I 29-pin
Resolution: DVI Dual-Link: 2560 x 1600; DVI Single-Link: 1920 x 1200; VGA: 1920 x 1080
DDC Input Equalization: Automatic
Input Cable Length: Up to 20 ft.
Output Cable Length: Up to 20 ft.
USB Signal Type: USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/internal hub
USB Input Interface: (4) USB Type B
USB Output Interface: (2) USB 1.1 Type A for KVM Devices, (2) USB 2.0 Type A Transparent
Audio Input: (4) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Audio Output: (1) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Power Requirements: 12V DC, 2A power adapter with center-pin positive polarity
Operating Temperature: N/A
Storage Temperature: N/A
Humidity: N/A
Front Panel Control: Push Buttons with LED indicators
RS-232 Control: Via Serial @ 115200 bps
Hot Keys Control: Via Keyboard
Emulation: Keyboard, Mouse and Video

Product Usage Instructions

EDID LEARN

The KVM is designed to learn a connected monitor’s EDID upon power up. In the event of connecting a new monitor to the KVM, a power re-cycle is required.

SYSTEM CONTROL

There are three ways to control the SM-DVN: Keyboard HotKeys, RS-232 Serial Commands, and Front Panel Buttons. The settings for the serial connection are as follows: Baud rate: 115200; Data Bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 1; Flow Control: None.

The following commands can be used:

Command	HotKey
Switch KVM [CT][CT][#]	RS-232 //m[#]
Audio Only [CT][CT]a[#]	//a[#]
KM Only [CT][CT]c[#]	//c[#]
USB Only [CT][CT]u[#]	//u[#]
Learn EDID [CT][CT]e	//e
SW Reset [CT][CT]r	N/A
Status Query	N/A
Current HK Trigger [Alt][Alt][Alt] x 0	N/A
Update HK Trigger [HK][HK] x [1	2

Chart Key: [CT] = Ctrl, [HK] = Current Hot Key Trigger, 1 = Ctrl
(Default), 2 = Shift, 3 = Scroll Lock

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
Use DVI cables to connect the DVI output ports from each computer to the corresponding DVI-I IN ports of the unit.
Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respective USB ports of the unit.
Optionally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to
connect the audio output of the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
Connect monitors to the DVI-I OUT console ports of the unit using DVI cables.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
Finally, power on the KVM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum resolution supported by the KVM?

A: The maximum resolution supported is DVI Dual-Link: 2560 x 1600; DVI Single- Link: 1920 x 1200; VGA: 1920 x 1080.

EDID LEARN

The KVM is designed to learn a connected monitor’s EDID upon power up. In the event of connecting a new monitor to the KVM, a power re-cycle is required.

SYSTEM CONTROL

There are three ways to control the SM-DVN: Keyboard HotKeys, RS-232 Serial Com-mands, and Front Panel Buttons.
The settings for the serial connection are as follows: Baud rate: 115200; Data Bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 1;
Flow Control: None.
The following commands can be used:

Command	HotKey	RS- 232
Switch KVM	[CT][CT][#]	// m [#]
Audio Only	[CT][CT] a [#]	// a [#]
KM Only	[CT][CT] c [#]	// c [#]
USB Only	[CT][CT] u [#]	// u [#]
Learn EDID	[CT][CT] e	// e
SW Reset	[CT][CT] r	// r
Status Query	N/A	// ??
Current HK Trigger	[Alt][Alt][Alt]

x 0

| // hk
Update HK Trigger| [HK][HK] x [1|2|3] | N/A

Chart Key

[CT] = Ctrl
= Carriage Return (Enter Key)
[HK] = Current Hot Key Trigger
1 = Ctrl (Default) | 2 = Shift | 3 = Scroll Lock

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
Use DVI cables to connect the DVI output ports from each computer to the corresponding DVI
– I IN ports of the unit.
Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respec-tive USB ports of the unit.
Optionally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
Connect monitors to the DVI-I OUT console ports of the unit using DVI cables.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
Finally, power on the KVM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.
Note: You can connect up to 4 computers to the 4 port KVM.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO

Format| DVI Dual Link; DVI Single-Link; VGA
Maximum Pixel Clock| 165 MHz
Input Interface| (8) DVI-I 29-pin

Output Interface

|

(2) DVI-I 29-pin

Resolution

| DVI Dual-Link: 2560 x 1600;

DVI Single-Link: 1920 x 1200;

VGA: 1920 x 1080

Output Interface

| (2) USB 1.1 Type A for KVM Devices

(2) USB 2.0 Type A Transparent

AUDIO
Input| (4) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Output| (1) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
POWER|
Power Requirements| 12V DC, 2A power adapter with

center-pin positive polarity

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PART NO.	QTY	DESCRIPTION

SM-DVN-4D-S

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1

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Quick Start Guide
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