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INTRODUCTIONHARDWAREFRONT PANEL - Additional button functionsSetting output resolution to safe output modesTo set output resolution to 640 x 480 pixel @ 60 Hz simultaneously:Press and hold buttons 1 and 2 for 2 seconds.Use of this feature is recommended when you cannot use the OSD (on screen display dark or illegible)because the output resolution setting is not supported by the monitor. After setting the correct output resolution(640x480@60), you can choose a resolution the connected monitor supports in the OSD.Alternatively, hold buttons 1 and 2 again to cycle through the following video modes: VGA 640x480@60, SVGA800x600@60, XGA 1024x768@60, UXGA 1600x1200@60, and the preferred video resolution found in themonitor EDID.LEDs 1 to 4 and FULL indicate the selected mode in blue.Hardware ResetPress and hold buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 5 seconds in order to reset the unit completely (video mouse keyboard)SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

INTRODUCTIONHARDWAREFRONT PANEL - Additional button functionsCalling up OSDPress and hold PiP and Win buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to open the OSD menu.Note: While the OSD menu is open, the active computer can still be operated by mouse and touchscreen. SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

INTRODUCTIONHARDWAREREAR PANELThe rear panel of SPLITMUX features three audio ports, four input source/computer ports, the consoleport (KVM), the USB control port, the serial RS232 control port, four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 deviceports, the power connection.125634781Power2Audio ports3Monitor / DVI-I output4Four DVI-I inputs5USB control port6RS232 / RJ45 control port7USB for keyboard, mouse, touch or trackball (console)8USB or PS2 keyboard and mouse (computer)9Four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 ports91. PowerPlug for enclosed power cable.2. Audio portsConnect external speakers or headphones to the 3,5mm analog stereo jack or digital cinch connector. TheTOSLINK optical audio connection enables digital audio output.3. Monitor / DVI-I outputAnalog or digital displays connect to this port.4. DVI-I inputsAnalog or digital video signal of your up to four sources connect to these four DVI-I ports.5. USB control portExternal USB control devices connect to this port to operate SPLITMUX remotely. Execute firmwareupdates or manage the device using ConfDev by means of the control ports.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

INTRODUCTIONHARDWAREREAR PANEL (continued)6. RS 232 / RJ45 control portConnect external serial control devices to this RJ-45 port to operate SPLITMUX remotely, e.g. connect tothis port to access the OSD menu from a computer using the ConfDev device configuration tool (see page 89).The serial RS 232 port is also used for firmware updates (see page 93).7. USB for keyboard, mouse, touch or trackball (console)Two USB ports allow connecting keyboard, mouse, touch screen or trackball.Using a USB-Hub, you can connect multiple keyboards and mice.They will work in share mode with an inactivity timeout of 3 seconds.8. USB or PS2 keyboard and mouse (computer)Each computer can be connected with PS/2 or USB-B for keyboard and mouse.9. Four transparent high-speed USB 2.0 portsUSB devices (printer, memory stick, finger printer, 3D mouse) are connected to the four transparent USB ports.This transparent USB 2.0 matrix switches USB 2.0 periphals to computers connected to SPLITMUX.10SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONTo reduce the need for long cables, SPLITMUX is best placed as close as possible to its video sources.By default, SPLITMUX is delivered as desktop version. Using the rack mount kit supplied, it may also bemounted in a 19” rack.Keyboard, monitor, mouse (console) and USB devices are connected to SPLITMUX using thecorresponding cables (DVI, USB or PS/2). KVM extenders will allow you to work remotely via CAT5, fiber opticor Ethernet connection.Connecting the unit to powerPlug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of SPLITMUX, but do not turn thepower onConnecting console (monitor, keyboard, mouse, touch screen, trackball)Connect your monitor to the monitor port of SPLITMUX via VGA-DVI cable (analog) or DVI cable (digital)up to 20 meters. For greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender.Connect your USB mouse and keyboard to the USB-A ports on the console up to 5 meters. For greaterdistances use a KVM or USB extender.PS/2 mouse and keyboard can be connected to SPLITMUX using a PS/2-USB adaptor.Connect your touch screen to the DVI-I port and the USB-A port (for calibration see page 44)Connect the KVM consolewith digital or analogmonitor, USB mouseand USB keyboardNote:Maximum cable length for video (DVI / VGA) is up to 20 meters. Maximum cable length for USB /PS2 keyboard and mouse is up to 5 meters. For greater distances SPLITMUX supports mostKVM extenders, video (DVI / VGA) extenders, and USB extenders.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual11

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONConnecting VIDEO sources / computersSwitch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard, monitor and mouse.Connect keyboard and mouse ports of SPLITMUX to the computer ports either with a single USB cableor via the PS/2 interface (use the Y cable) up to 5 meters. For greater distances use a KVM or USB extender.To connect an analog video / computer source (VGA) to SPLITMUX, use a VGA-DVI cable. Digital videosources are connected via a DVI cable up to 20 meters. For greater distances use a DVI or VGA extender.Connecting USB devicesConnect a USB device to one of the four transparent USB ports to switch it to computers connected to SPLITMUX.SPLITMUX supports transparent USB devices such as printer, external memory, 3D mouse, and fingerprinter.KeyboardPS/2 - Y cableMouseORKeyboard& mouseDigital oranalogUSB cable (A-B)DVI-I -HD15 or DVI cableConnectUSB devicesPowering up the systemSwitch on SPLITMUX with the power switch on the rear panel. All front panel LEDs light up brieflyindicating that SPLITMUX is ready for operation. SPLITMUX is now in Quad mode (default).Power up all connected computers. SPLITMUX recognizes all input video sources automatically anddisplays them on your monitor screen.To select another display mode, use the relevant keyboard commands (see page 86) or buttons on the frontpanel (page 6).12SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONConnecting AUDIOThe SPLITMUX can be connected to external, powered speakers or audio devices in order for soundcoming from the four connected sources to be played back.Three different connection options are made available (see graphic):1) 3,5mm analog stereo jack2) Digital cinch connector3) TOSLINK optical audio jackAfter the speakers have been physically connected to the SPLITMUX- Open the OSD and navigate to COMPUTER AUDIO- Enable audio output- Select the audio source and adjust the volume.A variety of device options areavailable to connect to SPLITMUXfor audio output123HeadphonesPoweredspeakersAmplifierNote: Powered speakers or headphones can also be connected directly to SPLITMUX,eliminating the need for an amplifier.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual13

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - OVERVIEWSYSTEMHDCPHOTKEYHOTMOUSEQUAD MODEWIN MODEOSD POSITIONOSD LANGUAGESECURITYDISABLE CHANNELCONTROLHDCP statusMultiple Hotkey / Double Click HotkeyHotmouse Recognition, Hotmouse TimeoutChannel Selection TimeoutAppearance settings for windowsPosition of OSD windowGerman / English / SpanishSet security levelDeactivate unused channelsDevice control via DCP-XML protocol (RS232)MODECURRENTSTARTSet the current channel and modeSet the channel and mode in which the device should bootCONFIGURATIONBACKUPRECALLFACTORY RESETSave configuration settingsRestore last saved configurationReset to factory default settingsCONSOLEVIDEO OUTPUTKEYBOARDTOUCH SCREENFADEMULTI MONITORBACKGROUNDEDIDVideo resolution and frequencyKeyboard layoutCalibration / Mouse key emulation / Enlarge on touchIndicate use of smooth transitionsAssign mouse/keyboard to videoSelect background typeDisplay of EDID monitor dataVIDEOINPUT STATUSDVI / VGAROTATIONCROPPINGBRIGHTNESSCONTRASTHORIZ POSITIONVERT POSITIONSCREEN WIDTHPHASEFORMATDisplay computers’ video input resolutionsChoose input signal: DVI/VGA - DVI - VGARotate the screen display at different degreesCrop the display of video sourcesSet brightness of analog input signalSet contrast of analog input signalHorizontal screen positionVertical screen positionSet screen width of analog input signalAdjust phase of analog input signalFit input format to screen14SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - OVERVIEW (continued)COMPUTERCHANNEL MAPPINGAUDIONAME 1-4KEYBOARDMOUSERESET PS/2EDID / DDCAssign an input port to a channelEnable audio output / Audio source selection / VolumeAssign computer namesDisplay type of keyboard (PC1, PC2, PC3 or USB)Display type of mouse (PS/2, PS/2 Wheel or USB)Set USB mouse positioning (absolute / relative)Reset PS/2 mouse and keyboardProgram input EDIDUSB DEVICE 1-4USB PORT STATUSShows USB 2.0 matrix status and allowsUSB ports to be assigned to a deviceHELPABOUTHOTKEYCONTACTFirmware / hardware version, serial number, etcList of keyboard commandsContact informationSPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual15

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - MAIN MENU WINDOWThere are three ways to open the OSD main menu (figure): use keyboard command „hotkey“ „O“simultaneously press front panel buttons „PiP“ „Win“ for longer than one secondremotely open the OSD via ConfDev program on an external PC with serial or USB connection1Call the OSD by pressingbuttons „PiP„ „Win„simultaneously for longerthan one second2Press Hotkey O onyour computer keyboardHK 316On Screen Display (OSD)The OSD pops up in thecenter of the screen (on topof the video image).OUse a serial or USB connectionfrom a PC to SPLITMUXto remotely open the OSD usingConfDev.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - NAVIGATIONTo navigate the On Screen Display (OSD) either use the buttons on the front panel or your keyboard.Navigation with keyboardTo navigate from one field to the next in the OSD menu use the UP and DOWN arrow keys or TAB/SHIFT-TABkeys. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow or (PLUS) and – (MINUS) keys to change the value in the current field.Press ENTER to select a menu item.Press ESC to return to the previous window (higher menu level) or exit the OSD. Changes in parameters aresaved automatically.Navigation using the buttons on the front panelCorresponding keys on console keyboardNavigation using the buttons on the front panel is analogous to using the console keyboard. Buttons 1 and 2correspond to the UP and DOWN arrow keys and buttons 3 and 4 to the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys or /keys. Confirm your entry by pressing the Win / select button.Press the PiP / exit button to return to the previous page (higher menu level) or exit the OSD. Changed settingsare saved automatically.Note: Hotkey commands are possible while the OSD window is open.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual17

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - HDCPHDCP STATUSUse the arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEMmenu to the entry HDCP and press ENTER/SELECT to open the HDCP window.The SYSTEM / HDCP window displays thestatus of HDCP input and output encoding.HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital ContentProtection) is an encoding system used tosecure and transmit audio and video.In the upper part of the window, the HDCPstatus of the four input signals is displayed.When a checkbox is marked, the sourceis transmitting an HDMI signal with HDCPencoding.SPLITMUX displays this signal onlywhen HDCP encoding is capable of beingactivated on the output device as well.The lower portion of the window displays theHDCP status of the output. The first line showswhether the monitor connected supports HDCP.When checked, the next line indicates whetherthe signal proceeding from SPLITMUXis protected by HDCP. If the output signal isHDCP encoded, SPLTIMUX puts outneither analog video signal nor any separateaudio signal.18SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - HOTKEYHOTKEYNavigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HOTKEY and press the ENTER/SELECT key toopen the HOTKEY window.Two different hotkey modes are available:- For multiple hotkey commands you can define one to four keys which are pressed simultaneously to enter thecommand mode. Selectable keys are: CTRL, SHIFT, ALT and WINDOWS (default is CTRL ALT).- For double click hotkey commands you can choose one key, which is double clicked (pressed twice quickly)to enter the command mode. Selectable keys are: CTRL, SHIFT, ALT and SCROLL.To change the hotkey mode or select another hotkey, navigate with the TAB or ARROW UP/DOWN keys to therespective field and use the ARROW LEFT/RIGHT or the /- keys to change the setting.Multiple keysThe command mode is indicated by LED flashing onthe console keyboard.Default setting: Multiple Hotkey: CTRL ALTDouble click hotkeysFor a list of hotkeys to operate SPLITMUX, see Annex page Keyboard Commands.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual19

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - HOTMOUSEHOTMOUSE FUNCTIONNavigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry HOTMOUSE and press ENTER/SELECT toopen the HOTMOUSE window.Hotmouse is an exclusive function that comes with NTI SPLITMUX. It works with your standardmouse or trackball.To activate Hotmouse operation:- Navigate to “Enable Hotmouse”- Change the setting to “Yes”.There are two modes of Hotmouse operation: Hotmouse Cursor and Hotmouse Menu.While Hotmouse Cursor supports only a limited set of operations, Hotmouse Menu allows execution of allswitch operations and display mode settings.While the Hotmouse function is activated, the active computer can still be operated by keyboard.For a detailed description of Hotmouse, Hotmouse functionalities, and Hotmouse Menu please see chapterHOTMOUSE.20SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - QUAD MODEQUAD MODEUse arrow keys to navigate in the SYSTEM menu to the entry QUAD MODE and press ENTER/SELECT toopen the QUAD MODE window.Channel selection timeout defines the period (1 to 30 seconds) after which the selector will close automatically.Default setting is 5 seconds.To open the active channel in Quad modePress hotkey ‘Q’The yellow border indicates the active channel (mouse andkeyboard enabled). Alternatively, press front button "Quad”.To switch the selector from an active channel to anotherPress hotkey arrow keyAfter the selector timeout has expired, the selector closes.SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual21

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - WIN MODEWIN MODENavigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry WIN MODE and press ENTER/SELECT to openthe Win mode window.Border width: Set the width of the borders, which are drawn around the signals in Win mode. When the borderwidth is zero, no borders are shown.Border colors:- Active channel: Press enter /select to open the SELECT COLOR menu and set the color for the activechannel.- Inactive channels: Press enter /select to open the SELECT COLOR menu and set the color for the inactivechannels.SelectorIn Win mode, use hotkey ‘1-4’ to select a channel orwindow. (Alternatively, the hotmouse function or frontpanel buttons 1-4 can be used to select a channel orwindow as well.) When a channel has been selected,a colored border will appear around the window ofthe active channel. The selector will also be visible.Alternatively, press front button "Win” and select apreset.After the expiration of the selector timeout, theselector closes.Pop Up ButtonsMove the hotmouse cursor to the top right corner of the signal window, and the following buttons will appear:O Open OSD hotmouse context menuS Swap signal windows. After this is selected, the other window is clicked.R Toggle aspect ratio locking for current window22SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - OSD POSITION / OSD LANGUAGEOSD POSITIONNavigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry OSD POSITION and press ENTER/SELECT toopen the OSD POSITION window.Use this function to move the OSD window to any position on the screen.OSD LANGUAGENavigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry OSD LANGUAGE and press ENTER/SELECTto open the OSD LANGUAGE window.Set OSD LANGUAGE to either English (default), Deutsch (German) or Español (Spanish).SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual23

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - SECURITYSECURITY LEVELSNavigate with the arrow keys in the SYSTEM menu to the entry SECURITY and press ENTER/SELECT to openthe SECURITY window.The SECURITY feature allows you to reduce the functional range of SPLITMUX. Eight security levels areavailable for this purpose.By default, all functions are enabled (security level 0). To change the security level, you must first enter apredefined password. This six-digit password is enclosed separately with the deliverables of SPLITMUXand should only be accessible to authorized persons (administrators etc.).After entering the password on the keyboardor front panel (password is not displayed inpassword field), the SECURITY windowopens.Enter the desired security level (0 to 8) under“Select security level”.Note:Before changing the security level, please set the configuration you wish to work with to the highersecurity level, under MODE START. This configuration will be maintained when SPLITMUXis reset, in case of power failure, or when power is turned off and on again.24SPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - SECURITYSECURITY LEVEL 0This is the default setting of SPLITMUX. All settings are allowed and all functions are enabled.SECURITY LEVEL 8Security level 8 allows you to work only on one channel (computer) in a predefined display mode (Quad,Fullscreen or PiP mode). No settings can be changed, apart from the SECURITY menu item, where you canchange the security level.SYSTEMSECURITYSECURITY LEVEL 7As security level 8, but you can open OSD windows that only show display modes and device settings.SYSTEMCONSOLEVIDEOCOMPUTERHELPHDCPVIDEO OUTPUT/EDIDINPUT STATUSNAME 1-4/ KEYBOARD / MOUSE / EDID/DDCHOTKEY / ABOUT / CONTACTSECURITY LEVEL 6As security level 7, with the following additional operations:SYSTEMCONSOLECONTROLFADE- Setting of active channel using front panel buttons, Hotkeys or Hotmouse- Selecting channel with PiP button in Quad mode- Changing the directly selectable PiP channel in PiP mode single directSECURITY LEVEL 5As security level 6, with the following additional operations:- Setting of display mode (Quad / Fullscreen / PiP) using front panel buttons, Hotkeys or Hotmouse.SYSTEMCONSOLETEST PATTERNBACKGROUNDSPLITMUX - Installation and Operation Manual25

ON SCREEN DISPLAYOSD - SYSTEM - SECURITYSECURITY LEVEL 4As security level 5, with the following additional settings in the OSD:SYSTEMMODECONFIGURATIONCOMPUTERVIDEOOSD POSITION / WIN MODEPIP / STARTRECALLAUDIOFORMAT- Modify di

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