IOGear Games GCE700 User Manual

USB KVM Console Extender  
User Manual (GCE700)  
 
Welcome  
Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR USB KVM Console Extender that allows you to access you com-  
puter or KVM switch from up to 500 ft away, via a CAT5e cable. This unit is perfect for moving the console  
away from the computer or the KVM switch. Your console can be moved across the room or hall, out of the  
server room, or anywhere that is most convenient. It is also useful for security and monitoring purposes,  
where you can have the system unit in a secure area at the same time that you put the console in the most  
convenient location for user access and monitoring. A USB KVM Console Extender is a cost effective  
solution because it uses inexpensive UTP (CAT5e) cabling to extend the distance, versus expensive and  
bulky coaxial cabling. It is easy to install and operate because of the Auto Signal Compensation (ASC)  
technology, which senses the distance and adjusts the signal levels accordingly so there is no need to do  
any dip switch setting.  
We hope that you will enjoy using your USB KVM Console Extender and find it to be a useful solution.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents:  
Package Contents  
Features  
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System Requirements  
Introduction  
Installation  
Operation  
Troubleshooting  
Twisted Pair Wiring Diagram  
Twisted Pair Pin Assignment  
Specification  
Technical Support  
Radio & TV Interference Statement  
Limited Warranty  
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Package Contents  
This package contains:  
1 USB KVM Console Extender Local Unit  
1 USB KVM Console Extender Remote Unit  
1 Custom KVM Cable  
2 Power Adapters  
1 User Manual  
1 Warranty Registration Card  
If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer.  
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Features  
Features  
- Allows remote access up to 500 away via CAT5e cables  
- Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) helps make installation easy, with no need to configure DIP switches  
- Dual console operation - control your system from both local and remote USB keyboards, USB mice, and  
monitors  
- USB over-current detection and prevention  
- Easy to operate - push button selection between local and remote console  
- High video resolution - up to 1280 x 1024  
- Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors  
- Local monitor supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B  
- Hot pluggable  
- Plug-n-Play – no need for any software driver installation  
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Requirements  
Requirements  
Consoles:  
- VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer  
in the installation  
- USB keyboard  
- USB mouse  
Computers:  
- VGA, SVGA or Multisync card  
- Available USB port  
Cables:  
- Category 5e rated UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pairs) cable with solid conductors is the minimum requirement  
to connect the GCE700 local unit to the GCE700 remote unit. Cable of a lesser standard will result in  
degrading of the video signal. For best performance, we strongly recommend Category 5e or Category 6  
cables  
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Introduction  
GCE700 Local Unite Front View  
1. Operating Mode Selection Switch  
Pressing this button toggles between the choices of operating modes:  
• Local - only the local console can control the system(s);  
• Auto - both consoles can control the system(s).  
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2. LEDs  
The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the  
Local and Remote units.  
3. USB Keyboard and Mouse Ports  
The local USB Keyboard and local USB mouse plug into these ports.  
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4. Monitor Port  
The local monitor plugs into this port.  
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5. Remote I/O  
The Category 5e cable that connects to the Remote Unit plugs into this port.  
6. Power Jack  
The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.  
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Introduction  
GCE700 Local Unit Rear View  
1. USB Port  
Plug the USB Type B connector of the USB KVM Cable supplied  
with this package in here.  
2. Monitor Port  
The HDB-15 VGA Connector of the USB KVM Custom Cable  
supplied with this package plugs in here.  
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Introduction  
GCE700 Remote Unit Front View  
1. LEDs  
The Remote Unit has two LEDs (Status and On Line) to  
indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units.  
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2. USB Keyboard and Mouse Port  
The remote USB keyboard and USB mouse plug into these  
ports.  
3. Monitor Port  
The remote monitor plugs into this port.  
4. Remote I/O  
The Category 5e cable that connects back to the Local Unit  
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plugs into this port.  
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5. Power Jack  
The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.  
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Installation  
Setting up the USB KVM Console Extender System is simply a matter of plugging  
in the cables:  
GCE700 Local Unit FrontView  
GCE700 Remote Unit  
GCE700 Local Unit RearView  
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Installation  
Installation  
1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered off.  
2. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console  
side of the Local Unit  
3. Plug the appropriate connectors on the USB KVM extension cable supplied with this unit into the CPU side  
of the Local Unit. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate what it is.  
4. Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into the appropriate ports on the computer system (or  
Console section of the USB KVM switch). Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate  
what it is.  
5. Plug either end of the Category 5e cable into the Remote I/O port of the Local Unit.  
6. Plug one of the power adapters (supplied with this package) into an AC source; plug the adapter’s power  
cable into the Power Jack of the Local Unit.  
7. Plug the other end of the Category 5e cable into the I/O port of the Remote Unit.  
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Installation  
8. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (USB mouse, USB keyboard, monitor), into their ports on  
the Console side of the Remote Unit.  
9. Plug the second power adapter (supplied with this package) into an AC source; plug the adapter’s power  
cable into the Power Jack of the Remote Unit.  
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Operation  
Operation:  
Once the installation is completed, you can access your computer and KVM switch from either local or  
remote console.  
You can select either local or auto by pushing the SELECT button. The auto mode allows either console to  
take over, and allow the other console to view.  
The Local and Remote Units each have two LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables  
below:  
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Operation  
Local Unit:  
LEDs  
Operating Mode  
Local  
Remote  
Local Console Active  
Remote Console Active  
Error / Disconnect  
Not Ready  
FLASH  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
FLASH  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Neither Console Active  
Remote Unit:  
LEDs  
Operating Mode  
Status  
Online  
Local Console Active  
Remote Console Active  
Error / Disconnect  
Not Ready  
OFF  
FLASH  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
FLASH  
OFF  
ON  
Neither Console Active  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Symptoms  
Action  
No Video  
Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets  
Not reaching the  
distance specified  
Make sure that you use Category 5e or Category 6 cable with solid  
conductors. Using stranded patch cables will affect the distance.  
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Twisted PairWiring Diagram  
Twisted Pair Wiring Diagram  
T568B  
AT&T 568A  
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Twisted Pair Pin Assignments  
Twisted Pair Pin Assignments  
Pin  
1
Assignment  
/V OUT B  
V OUT B  
/V OUT G  
/V OUT R  
V OUT R  
V OUT G  
/DO  
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3
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7
8
DO  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Function  
Keyboard  
GCE700 Local Unit  
GCE700 Remote Unit  
USB Type A  
USB Type A  
Mouse  
Console Connectors  
Monitor  
1 x 15 pin HDB Female 1 x 15 pin HDB Female  
8P8C Jack  
Unit To Unit  
Keyboard/Mouse  
Video  
USB Type B  
N/A  
N/A  
CPU Connectors  
LEDs  
1 x 15 pin HDB Male  
1 Local  
1 Status  
1 Remote  
1 On Line  
Function Keys  
Cable Length  
Video Resolution  
Power Consumption  
Housing  
Local/Auto Select Button N/A  
150m. (500 ft.) maximum  
1280 x 1024; DDC;DDC2; DDC2B*  
AC 9V, 6.8W AC 9V, 7.4W  
Plastic  
Weight  
.45 lbs  
.45 lbs  
Dimensions (LxWxH)  
1.275" x 5" x 4.25"  
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Technical Support  
Please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks,  
and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information  
about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before  
contacting technical support. Service Support can be reached at IOGEAR® from 8am to 5pm Pacific  
Standard Time, Monday through Friday or at the following address:  
23 Hubble Drive  
Irvine, CA 92618  
description of the problem, and what you were doing when the problem occurred, before calling Service  
Support. The Service Support representative will be able to serve you much quicker if you are prepared to  
answer the following questions listed below.  
1) What version of OS are you using?  
2) What type of computer are you using?  
3) Can the problem be reproduced? If so, what are the steps necessary to reproduce the problem  
4) When does the problem occur?  
5) What have you already tried to get the problem resolved?  
6) What is the purchase date and serial number of the product?  
7) Are you on a network? If so, what type of network is it?  
8) Where any messages displayed on the screen when the error occurred? If so, what was the exact  
wording of the message?  
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Radio &TV Interference Statement  
Radio & TV Interference Statement  
WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This  
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to  
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such  
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is  
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever  
measures may be required to correct the interference.  
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LimitedWarranty  
Limited Warranty  
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS  
DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.  
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the  
contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or  
fitness for any particular purpose.  
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation  
to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquires please contact your direct  
vendor.  
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Contact info.  
23 Hubble  
Irvine, CA 92618  
(P) 949.453.8782  
(F) 949.453.8785  
 

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