(Audio support optional) User’ s Manual
1. Introduction Thank you for your purchasing our KVM Switch! You now have a high quality, durable system that will enable you to control 2/4 Host computers and/or servers by using PS/2 and/or USB Connectors from one console (PS/2 or USB Mouse, PS/2 or USB Keyboard and one Monitor) with or without Audio – depending on choosen KVM Switch.
2. Specifications 2.
3. System Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution. PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse Computer or Server The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server. - A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. - Type A USB port and/or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for Keyboard and Mouse. Cables The KVM Switch with USB and PS2 console must be used specific custom 4-in-1 cables. To purchase the specific cable sets, please contact your dealer. 4.
4.1 Single installation Precaution: 1. For users who would like to connect PC over PS/2 interface: Please finish the connection to PC over PS/2 port before turning on PC. PC will not detect PS/2 devices, if PS/2 is not connected while booting. It will cause a mouse and keyboard error with no access to your computer. 2.
System connecting: Use KVM custom cable sets to connect any available PC ports to the video and either USB or PS/2 ports alternatively, or even USB & PS/2 both all connected to the computers you are connecting up. To purchase the custom KVM cable sets, please contact your dealer.
This KVM Switch with custom specific cable set provide three connecting methods. 1. Plug Speaker & Microphone (only audio version), USB, PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) ports and VGA into PCs at same time, recommended in priority. ( Fig. 2 ) (only audio version) ( Fig. 2 ) Speaker, Microphone,PS/2 & USB and VGA connected at same time. 2. Plug only Speaker, Microphone,PS/2 (keyboard / mouse) ports and VGA into PCs. ( Fig. 3 ) (only audio version) ( Fig. 3 ) Speaker, Microphone, PS/2 and VGA connected.
3. Plug only Speaker, Microphone,USB and VGA into PCs. ( Fig. 4 ). (only audio version) ( Fig. 4 ) Speaker, Microphone, USB and VGA connected. 4.2 Rack Mounting ( Optional ) for 4-Port KVM Switch only. Mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. 1. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the KVM Switch unit. 2. Slide the KVM Switch unit into the rack cabinet and secure it to the rack.
5. Operations The 2 / 4-Port KVM Switch has the ability to switch the keyboard, video, mouse, audio, microphone (only audio version) simultaneously. Note: When using Hot Key, the keys must be pressed within 3 seconds; otherwise the Hot Key action will be terminated. 5.1 Push Button on front panel Push the button directly to select the connected PC. 5.
You can synchronize the PC selection, by using the following two-step Hot Key sequence. To send commands to the Combo KVM Switch, press the [Scroll] key twice (Step 1), then press key [1] or [2] or [3] or [4] and [Enter] (step 2) to assign the PC to a particular PC. (If you press key [1] or [2] or [3] or [4] on the number pad, the keyboard, mouse & video will also be switched synchronously.
5.2.3 Beeper Enable Hot Key: [Scroll] → [Scroll] → [B] → [Enter] to Disable [Scroll] → [Scroll] → [B] → [Enter] to Enable . The Speaker/Beeper’ s default setting is “Enable”. While the switching connections are activated and Speaker/Beeper is in “Enable”status, the beeper has a short beeping sound. 5.3 Audio ( Speaker / Microphone ) Selection – only work with Audio version 5.3.
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Hot Key definition table Step 1 [Scroll] + [Scroll] Step 2 [ Enter ] Action Switch to the next PC [Scroll] + [Scroll] [←] Switch the active connection to forward PC [Scroll] + [Scroll] [→] Switch the active connection to next PC [Scroll] + [Scroll] [1] + [ Enter ] Switch the active connection to PC 1 [Scroll] + [Scroll] [2] + [ Enter ] Switch the active connection to PC 2 [Scroll] + [Scroll] [3] + [ Enter ] Switch the active connection to PC 3 [Scroll] + [Scroll] [4] + [ Enter ] Switch t
Sun Microsystems Function Key Emulation: There are 16 special functions on the Sun Microsystems keyboard, the KVM Switch can emulate these function keys via the PS/2 and/or USB keyboard. Here is the mapping table for these functions operation. To active these emulation on the PS/2 and/or USB keyboard, you have to press the LEFT Window KEY first (this key usually is located between the left [Ctrl] and left [Alt]), then choice the second relative key.
Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. n n If the short beep sound repeats and switch button cannot work, it is suggested that using a switching 5V DC power adaptor to KVM. This problem is probably caused by that KVM switch is not able to get enough power from PC connected especially under PC is off or in suspend mode.
FCC Statement This device generates and uses radio frequency and may cause interference to radio and television reception if not installed and used properly. This has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
