Chapter 3. Basic Operation

For all Display Modes, when the source device’s resolution does not fit the set resolution for the channel, a black space fills the gap, as shown below.

In the example above, the video source devices connected to Channel A and Channel D are smaller than the resolution configured for the Display Mode. For Quad View, the resolution can be set via the OSD (see Quadview Resolution, page 38) to get the best fit.

FN Keys

After assigning the KVM, audio and USB focus to one or more ports and selecting the Display Mode, you can save this configuration into a function key via the On-Screen Display (OSD). With Function Control, you can easily toggle between different display configurations, saving you the time and effort of manually setting them each time.

See Fn Key, page 47 for details on how to use the OSD menu to save a function key.

You can store up to four function keys and use them readily through the following methods:

ŠFront panel pushbuttons. Use the Function (Fn1~Fn4) pushbuttons located on the CM1164’s front panel.

ŠIR remote control. Use the Function (Fn1~Fn4) buttons. See IR Remote Control, page 8.

ŠOSD menu. Use the Fn Key page and select the configuration you want to use.

Hot Plugging

The CM1164 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.

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