IOGEAR GCS1942 4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP Switch User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Iogear

Table of Contents

IOGEAR GCS1942 4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP Switch
Package Contents
Overview
Hardware Installation
Operation
EMC Information
Limited Warranty
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IOGEAR GCS1942 4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP Switch

IOGEAR GCS1942 4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP Switch
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Package Contents

GCS1942

1 x GCS1942
4 x DisplayPort 1.2 Cables
2 x USB 3.0 Cables
2 x Audio Cable Sets
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
GCS1944
1 x GCS1944
8 x DisplayPort 1.2 Cables
4 x USB 3.0 Cables
4 x Audio Cable Sets
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
GCS1942NC
1 x GCS1942NC
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card\

GCS1944NC

1 x GCS1944NC
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card

System Requirements

Console:

DisplayPort monitors
Standard wired USB keyboard
Standard 3-button wired USB mouse
Speakers and Microphones (optional)

Computer:

2 x DisplayPort ports
USB Type-A port
Audio ports (optional)

Operating Systems:

Windows® 2000, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10
Mac OS X 9.0+
Oracle® Solaris
Linux®, UNIX, and other USB supported systems

Overview

GCS1942/GCS1942NC Front View

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GCS1942/GCS1942NC Rear View

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Port selection pushbuttons
Port LEDs
Audio Ports
. USB 3.0 Hub
Console Ports
. KVM Ports
Power Jack

GCS1944/1944NC Front View

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GCS1944/GCS1944NC Rear View

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Hardware Installation

Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC console ports
Connect the two DisplayPort monitors to the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC console ports
Turn the monitor power to ON
Connect the main microphone and speakers into the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC microphone and speaker jacks located on the front side panel.
Connect the secondary microphone and speakers into the microphone and speaker jacks located on the rear side panel.
Connect the DisplayPort connectors into any available DisplayPort ports in the KVM Port section. Connect the USB, microphone, and speaker connectors into the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC. Connect the other end of the cables to their respective DisplayPort, USB, microphone, and speaker ports on the computers.
Connect up to 2 USB peripherals into the USB 3.0 Type-A ports (front and rear panel of the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC)
Connect the power adapter to an AC power source. Then, connect the power adapter cable to the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC power jack.
Turn all connected computers power to On

Hardware Installation

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GCS1942/GCS1942NC Front View

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GCS1944/GCS1944NC Rear View

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GCS1944/GCS1944NC Front View

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Operation

Switch Operation

Switching between connected computer sources:

Manual – involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the GCS1942/GCS1942NC/GCS1944/GCS1944NC front panel.
Hotkey – involves entering combinations from the keyboard (list of complete Hotkey Settings is available in the manual, located on our website).
Mouse – involves clicking the mouse wheel button twice to switch between ports. Please make sure mouse and mouse wheel button emulation is turned on. (list of complete Hotkey Settings is available in the manual, located on our website)

For a list of complete Hotkey Settings, please visit our website for updated manuals:

www.iogear.com/product/GCS1942
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1944
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1942NC
www.iogear.com/product/GCS1944NC

EMC Information

Federal Communications Commission Statement (FCC) Statement:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 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 to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

Limited Warranty

This product carries a 3 Year Limited or Lifetime Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to
https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty

Register online at https://www.iogear.com/register

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