INTRODUCTION
The DV-SW16 is a cross-platform DVI-D switch
capable of sharing one DVI-D Monitor between
sixteen computers, PC or Mac. View sixteen
computers equipped with DVI-D on a single
screen, saving money and desktop space.
FEATURES
Supports Mac, PC, Linux and Sun DVI-D
Supports High Resolution1920x1200 60 Hz
WUXGA
Uses universal DVI Single Link connectors
Zero pixel loss with TMDS signal correction
Output DVI up to 20 feet
Front panel switch with LED indicator
Saves space on your desktop
APPLICATIONS
Home Theater Integration
Digital Signage Deployment
Information Kiosks/Displays
Film/Recording Studios
In the medical or industrial field, where it
may not be practical (or safe) to have one or
more CPUs in the general vicinity, SmartAVI’s
DVI Switch Series is the perfect solution,
allowing for either PC or Mac signals to be
extended from computer to monitor (20 feet
from computer to DVI Switch, and then 20
feet from DVI Switch to remote monitor/
display point).
Another practical use for one of our DVI
Switch would be for media recording studios,
where soundproofing and space issues
come into play. Using a DVI Switch
eliminates the inherent “hum” of a powered
CPU and gives you the freedom of using your
keyboard, mouse and monitor without having
to find room for the
computer itself in the same workspace.
Switching Between Ports
There are three ways to switch between inputs on the DV-SW16: via the front panel buttons, RS-232 connection or
IR remote control.
Front Panel Control
To switch ports using the front panel, press either the up or down button to cycle through the available ports. The
selected port number will be indicated on the LED display.
RS-232 Control
To switch ports using an RS-232 connection, use a male-to-female serial cable to connect a computer to the DV-
SW16’s RS-232 port. Use Hyperterminal to connect to the DV-SW16, making sure to use the standard communica-
tion mode of 9600bps, 8, N, 1.
To switch ports, use the standard “//M” command prompt.
To select the “IN 1” port, send “//M01 [ENTER]”
To select the “IN 2” port, send “//M02 [ENTER]” etc.
DDC Learning
The DV-SW16 is fully capable of “learning” and remembering what type of display monitor is connected to the unit.
Programming the DDC (Display Data Channel) is accomplished using the two buttons
located on the front panel. To enter Learning Mode, simply depress both buttons at once until
the display reads “L”. By then pressing the Down/Left button, you may cycle through the following DDC learning
modes:
“P” indicates Personal Computer Mode and automatically selects the standard display characteristics of a PC dis-
play, which typically works for any PC/Display combination.
“A” indicates Apple Mode and selects the best display mode to accommodate a Mac.
“S” indicates Screen Mode, which replicates the type of device connected to the “IN 1” port
