Configuration, DDC Settings, Command Mode

Chapter 4: Configuration

4. Configuration

4.1 Transmission Parameters

The device operates with a proprietary compression method. In its default configuration, the device adapts dynamically to monitor resolution and image content. This configuration works in almost all conditions. Modify it only if image quality is not fully satisfactory.

NOTE: In exceptional cases, detached "frame droppings" (loss of single pictures) or color effects can appear.

4.2 DDC Settings

By default, the device sends the factory preset DDC information to the CPU. This information works in most cases.

During normal operation , you can downoad the console monitor’s DDC information (see Chapter 5).

For special requirements, DDC information can be retrieved and uploaded as a binary file at both the CPU module and the CON module.

Connect your computer with a USB Mini cable to the CPU module’s or CON module’s service port.

You can now access the data area of the unit as a flash drive “Extender.”

Uploading DDC Information

Copy the binary file containing your specific DDC information to the flash drive of the CPU module or CON module.

The current DDC information is replaced.

Retrieving DDC Information

Copy the file "DDC-EDID.bin" on the flash drive of the CPU module to your computer.

To open the binary file, you have to install a suitable software, for example, WinDDCwrite (Download), on your computer.

Reset to Factory DDC Information

Delete the file called “DDC-EDID.bin” on the flash drive of the CPU module. By deleting this file, the factory DDC Information is restored.

4.3 Command Mode

During normal use, the console keyboard functions in the usual manner. However, for all KVM Extenders with USB-HID support, you can set the keyboard into a Command Mode by using a specific “hotkey” sequence. While in Command Mode, several functions are performed via keyboard commands. To exit Command Mode, press <Esc>. While in Command Mode, the LEDs Shift and Scroll on the console keyboard will flash.

NOTE: In Command Mode, normal keyboard and mouse operation will cease. Only selected keyboard commands are available.

Table 4-1 lists the keyboard commands to enter and to exit Command Mode and to change the hotkey sequence.

Table 4-1. Keyboard commands.

Function	Keyboard Command

Enter Command Mode	2x <Left-Shift>/Hotkey

Exit Command Mode	<Esc>

Change Hotkey sequence	<Left-Ctrl> + <Left-Shift> + <c>, <Hotkey code>, <Enter>

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