IOGEAR GCS1942H/GCS1944H 4K Dual View KVMP Switch Quick Start Guide

Package Contents

The following items are included with your IOGEAR KVMP Switch:

For GCS1942H (2-Port):

• 1 x GCS1942H KVMP Switch
• 4 x HDMI Cables
• 2 x USB 3.0 Cables
• 2 x Audio Cable Sets
• 1 x Remote Control Switch
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Warranty Card

For GCS1944H (4-Port):

• 1 x GCS1944H KVMP Switch
• 8 x HDMI Cables
• 4 x USB 3.0 Cables
• 4 x Audio Cable Sets
• 1 x Remote Control Switch
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Warranty Card

System Requirements

Console:

• 2 x HDMI monitors
• Standard wired USB keyboard
• Standard 3-button wired USB mouse
• Speakers and Microphones (optional)

Computer:

• 2 x HDMI ports
• USB Type-A port
• Audio ports (optional)

Operating Systems:

• Windows® 7, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10
• macOS® X 9.0+
• Oracle® Solaris
• Linux®, UNIX, and other USB supported systems

Overview

GCS1942H Front View

Diagram shows the front panel of the GCS1942H KVMP switch. Key components labeled are: A. Port selection pushbuttons: Buttons to select the computer to control. B. Port LEDs: Indicator lights for each port. C. Audio Ports: Jacks for microphone and speaker connections. D. USB 3.0 Hub: Ports for connecting USB 3.0 peripherals. E. Console Ports: USB ports for connecting keyboard and mouse to the console. F. KVM Ports: HDMI ports for connecting monitors to the console.

GCS1942H Rear View

Diagram shows the rear panel of the GCS1942H KVMP switch. Key components labeled are: F. KVM Ports: HDMI and USB ports for connecting computers. Audio ports are also present. G. Power Jack: Port for connecting the power adapter. H. DCC Switch: A switch, likely for display detection or configuration. I. Remote Port Selector Jack: A connector for the included remote switch. J. Grounding Terminal: A terminal for grounding the unit.

GCS1944H Front View

Diagram shows the front panel of the GCS1944H KVMP switch, similar to the GCS1942H but for the 4-port model. It includes port selection pushbuttons, port LEDs, audio ports, USB 3.0 hub, console USB ports, and console HDMI ports.

GCS1944H Rear View

Diagram shows the rear panel of the GCS1944H KVMP switch, similar to the GCS1942H but for the 4-port model. It includes KVM ports (HDMI, USB, Audio), power jack, remote port selector jack, and grounding terminal.

Hardware Installation

Follow these steps to install your GCS1942H/GCS1944H KVMP Switch:

1. Ground the GCS1942H/GCS1944H by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the Grounding Terminal (J) and the other end to a suitable grounding object.
2. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the GCS1942H/GCS1944H console USB ports (E).
3. Connect the two HDMI monitors to the GCS1942H/GCS1944H console HDMI ports (F).
4. Turn the monitors' power to ON.
5. Connect the main microphone and speakers into the GCS1942H/GCS1944H microphone and speaker jacks located on the front side panel (C).
6. Connect the secondary microphone and speakers into the GCS1942H/GCS1944H microphone and speaker jacks located on the rear side panel (C).
7. Connect the HDMI connectors from the computers into any available HDMI ports in the KVM Port section (F) on the switch. Connect the USB, microphone, and speaker connectors from the computers into the corresponding ports on the GCS1942H/GCS1944H. Connect the other end of these cables to their respective HDMI, USB, microphone, and speaker ports on the computers.
8. Connect up to 2 USB peripherals into the USB 3.0 Type-A ports (D) on the front and rear panels of the GCS1942H/GCS1944H.
9. (Optional) Plug the Remote Control Switch into the Remote Port Selector Jack (I) for port switching.
10. Connect the power adapter to an AC power source. Then, connect the power adapter cable to the GCS1942H/GCS1944H power jack (G).
11. Turn all connected computers' power to ON.

Diagrams on page 2 illustrate the rear and front views of both GCS1942H and GCS1944H models, showing the numbered ports (1-11) corresponding to the installation steps and labeled components (A-J). Specific connections shown include grounding terminal, console ports, KVM ports, USB 3.0 ports, and power jack.

Operation

Switch Operation

Switching between connected computer sources can be done in several ways:

• Manual: Press the port selection pushbuttons (A) located on the front panel of the GCS1942H/GCS1944H.
• Hotkey: Enter specific keyboard combinations. A list of complete Hotkey Settings is available in the full manual on the IOGEAR website.
• Mouse: Click the mouse wheel button twice to switch between ports.
• Remote Switch: Click the included remote switch button.

For a list of complete Hotkey Settings and updated manuals, please visit:

• www.iogear.com/product/GCS1942H
• www.iogear.com/product/GCS1944H

EMC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage (2006/95/EC).

WARNING:

This product may expose you to chemicals including Cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.