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c724e.book Page ii Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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.
c724e.book Page iii Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
c724e.book Page iv Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
c724e.book Page v Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.
c724e.book Page vi Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Package Contents The CS-72E / CS-74E package consists of: 1 CS-72E or CS-74E PS/2 KVM Switch 1 Console Connector Cable 2 Custom KVM Cables (CS-72E), or 4 Custom KVM Cables (CS-74E) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
c724e.book Page vii Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Contents FCC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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c724e.book Page ix Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS-72E / CS-74E. Its purpose, features and benefits are described.
c724e.book Page x Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
c724e.book Page 1 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The CS-72E / CS-74E KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), switch is a control unit that allows access to two (CS-72E) or four (CS-74E) computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With its custom designed connectors, the CS-72E / CS-74E significantly reduces the number of ports required for a 2 or 4 port KVM switch.
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c724e.book Page 3 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 1. Introduction Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS/2 style keyboard A PS/2 style mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port. A PS/2 Style keyboard port. A PS/2 Style mouse port.
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c724e.book Page 5 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Chapter 2. Hardware Setup CS-72E Front View 1 2 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 3 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode (see p. 13). While in Auto Scan Mode, pressing any button exits Auto Scan Mode and switches the KVM focus to its corresponding port. 2.
c724e.book Page 6 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual CS-72E Rear View 1 2 3 1. KVM Ports* The KVM cables that connect the unit to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports on the computers you are installing can plug into any available port. 2. Console Port* The Console Adapter Cable plugs in here. 3. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Note: The CS-72E does not require external power. Use of a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate purchase.
c724e.book Page 7 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 2. Hardware Setup CS-74E Front View 1 2 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 3 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode (see p. 13). While in Auto Scan Mode, pressing any button exits Auto Scan Mode and switches the KVM focus to its corresponding port. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.
c724e.book Page 8 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual CS-74E Rear View 1 3 2 1. KVM Ports* The KVM cables that connect the unit to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports on the computers you are installing can plug into any available port. 2. Console Port* The Console Adapter Cable plugs in here. 3. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Note: The CS-74E does not require external power. Use of a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate purchase.
c724e.book Page 9 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 2. Hardware Setup Installation 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page iv. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
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c724e.book Page 11 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Chapter 3. Operation Manual Port Selection With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the unit's front panel to give the KVM focus to its corresponding port. The port’s Port LED lights to indicate that it has the KVM focus. Pressing and holding buttons 1 and 2 for more than 3 seconds invokes Auto Scan Mode.
c724e.book Page 12 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Hotkey Port Selection Hotkey port selection allows you to directly access a computer from the keyboard, instead of having to manually switch to it with the port selection switches. For both the CS-72E and CS-74E, hotkey operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. Port Selection For the two port CS-72E, tapping [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] toggles the KVM focus between the two ports.
c724e.book Page 13 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 3. Operation Auto Scan Mode In addition to manually invoking Auto Scan Mode (discussed on page 11), the CS-74E also provides hotkey invocation. To invoke Auto Scan Mode using hotkeys instead of manually, enter the following combination: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A][Enter] While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of their use.
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c724e.book Page 15 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Appendix CS-74E Hotkey Summary Table The CS-74E hotkey functions are summarized in the following table: Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [È] Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the next port on the installation: 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Ç] Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the previous port on the installation: 4 to 3; 3 to 2; 2 to 1; 1 to 4.
c724e.book Page 16 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Specifications Function KVM Ports CS-72E CS-74E 2 4 Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton; Hotkey KVM 2 x SPHD-15 F (Yellow) Console LEDs Power Consumption 1 x SPHD-15 M (Yellow) 2 x Selected Port (Green) 4 x Selected Port (Green) 0.4W 0.
c724e.book Page 17 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Keyboard1 and/or Mouse2 Not Responding Video Problems Cause Action Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets. Switch is in Auto Scan Mode. 1. Press a port selection switch to manually exit Auto Scan Mode. 2. Press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to hotkey exit Auto Scan Mode. (CS-74E only) Keyboard / Mouse needs to be reset.
c724e.book Page 18 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual LED Display The information provided by the front panel LED activity is explained in the following table: Activity Explanation Off Port is not selected. On – Steady The computer connected to the LED's corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. On – Flashing The computer connected to the LED's corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode.
