ATEN CS782DP User manual

CS782DP
2-Port USB DisplayPort
KVM Switch
User Manual
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Part No. PAPE-1375-AT5G Released: 04/2022

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Compliance Statements
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INTERFERENCE 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.
The 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.
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.
Achtung
Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann
Funkstörungen verursachen.
KCC Statement

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Industry Canada Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.

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CS782DP User Manual
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Package Contents
Check to make sure that all the components are in working order.
If you encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.
The CS782DP 2-Port USB DisplayPort KVM Switch package
contains the following items:
1 CS782DP 2-Port USB DisplayPort KVM Switch
2 DisplayPort cables
2 USB cables
2 audio cables
1 remote port selector
1 user instructions
Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the
unit or any connected devices.
The product may be updated, with features and functions
added, improved or removed since the release of this
manual. For an up-to-date user manual, visit http://
www.aten.com/global/en/

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Overview
The CS782DP takes a giant step forward from prior digital-
interfaced KVM models by offering DisplayPort functionality,
USB 2.0 peripheral sharing (via a USB hub attached to the USB
mouse port), a rich bass experience for 2.1 surround systems and
a firmware upgrade function that allows you to keep up with
latest available versions.
Supporting the latest DisplayPort technology, for premium
image quality and vivid high-definition sound for music, movies
and games.
Another new feature of the CS782DP is the implementation of a
remote port selector. This means that you can now control port
switching from the desktop while the switch itself can be placed
in a convenient, out-of-the-way location. Also, in addition to
new hotkeys, the CS782DP offers the latest mouse port-
switching function – simply double-click on the scroll wheel of
a USB mouse to change ports.
Finally, the CS782DP's new Power on detection feature means
that if one of the computers is powered off, the CS782DP will
automatically switch to the other computer if powered-on.
Featuring an unbeatable combination of DisplayPort
functionality, USB 2.0 peripheral sharing convenience and
enhanced user-friendly operations, the CS782DP allows users to
keep ahead of the latest innovations in desktop multimedia and
productivity.

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Features
One DisplayPort video console controls two USB computers
DisplayPort 1.2
1
compliant, HDCP compliant
Computer selection via remote port selector, hotkeys, and
USB mouse
2
Multiplatform support – Windows, Mac, Sun, Linux
Supports MST (Multi-Stream Transport)
3
, enabling multiple
monitors to be used via a single DisplayPort connector
Compatible with widescreen LCD monitors
Power on detection – if either of the computers is powered
off, the CS782DP will automatically switch to the other
computer
Audio-enabled – full bass response provides a rich
experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems
Supports HD Audio
3
through DisplayPort playback
Independent switching of the KVM and Audio focus
4
allows
convenient multi-tasking
Supports multimedia keyboards
Supports wireless keyboards and mice
Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports
most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation
5
USB 2.0 mouse port can be used for USB hub and USB
peripheral sharing
6
Bus-Powered
Firmware upgradable

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Note: 1. For DisplayPort compliant display device, make sure to
configure the device setting to be compatible with
DisplayPort 1.2 to avoid compatibility issue.
2. Mouse port switching is only supported under mouse
emulation mode and by USB 3-key wheel mice.
3. MST (Multi-Stream Transport) requires either
monitors capable of DisplayPort 1.2 daisy-chaining, or
use of a powered DisplayPort MST Hub. A
DisplayPort v1.1a display can be the last display in a
DisplayPort v1.2 chain. The PC source must be
DisplayPort 1.2 compliant.
4. HD audio through DisplayPort cannot be switched
independently.
5. 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun
keyboards. 2. Mac / Sun keyboards work only with
their own computers.
6. This feature may require an extra power adapter to be
connected to the USB hub and that the CS782DP’s
Mouse Emulation Mode be disabled.

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System Requirements
Console
A DisplayPort monitor capable of the highest resolution that
you will be using on any computer in the installation
A USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse
Speakers (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer
that is to be connected to the system:
A DisplayPort video port
USB Type-A port
Speaker port (optional)
Cables
Two DisplayPort cables, two USB 2.0 cables and two 3.5mm
audio jack cables included with the CS782DP package
Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Version
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
Linux RedHat 6.0 or later
SuSE 8.2 or later
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 or later
UNIX AIX 4.3 or later
FreeBSD 3.51 or later
Sun Solaris 9 or later
Novell Netware 5.0 or later
Mac OS 9 or later
DOS 6.2 or later

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Components
CS782DP
No. Component Description
1 console audio
port
Your console speakers plug in here.
2 console monitor
port
Your console DisplayPort monitor
plugs in here.
3 console keyboard
port
Your console USB keyboard plugs in
here.
4 console mouse
port
Your console USB mouse plugs in
here.
5 remote port
selector jack
The remote port selector plugs in here.
6
PC2 PC1
879
Computer Port 2
978
Computer Port 1
10
5 2 4
3
1
Console Port

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6 port LEDs The port LEDs indicate status.
The LED lights on to indicate that the
computer attached to the
corresponding port is selected and has
the KVM focus.
The LED flashes to indicate that the
computer attached to its
corresponding port is being scanned
by the Auto Scan function.
The LED is off to indicate the port is
not selected.
7 computer monitor
port
Your computer DisplayPort output
plugs in here.
8 computer audio
ports
Your computer audio output plugs in
here.
9 computer USB
keyboard /
mouse ports
Your computer USB cable plugs in
here.
10 port selection
pushbutton
Press the Port Selection Pushbutton to
toggle the KVM and Audio focus
between the two computers.
No. Component Description

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Installation
1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into the console keyboard /
mouse ports located on the front side of the CS782DP. The
ports are labeled with icons with the mouse port on the top
and the keyboard port on the bottom.
Note:
The console mouse connector is a USB 2.0 port and is
compatible with any USB peripherals. You can connect a
USB hub to install multiple USB devices (this feature may
require an extra power adapter to be connected to the USB
hub and make sure that the CS782DP’s Mouse Emulation
Mode is disabled). See Hotkey Summary Table, page 16
for information.
2. Plug your monitor into the DisplayPort port, located on the
front of the CS782DP. Power on the monitor.
3. Plug your speakers into the console audio port, located on the
front of the CS782DP (Optional).
1. Make sure that the power to any device that you
connect to the installation has been turned off. You
must unplug the power cords of any computers that
have the Keyboard Power On function.
2. To prevent damage to your installation from power
surges or static electricity. It is important that all
connected devices are properly grounded.
3. Please operate the device with caution when under
high environmental temperatures, as the surface of
the device may become overheated under such
conditions. For instance, the surface temperature of
the device may reach 70 °C (158 °F) or higher
when the environmental temperature reaches close
50 °C (122 °F).

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4. Plug the USB, video and audio connectors of the KVM
cables into their respective PC ports on the CS782DP.
5. Plug the USB, video and audio connectors of the KVM
cables into their respective ports on the computers you are
installing.
6. If you choose to use the remote port selector, plug its cable
into the remote port selector female jack, located on the front
of the unit.
7. Power on the computers.
Note:
By default, the switch links to the first computer that is
powered on.
The total cable length from the PC to monitor (including
KVM) cannot exceed 3 meters.
Choosing high quality cables helps to ensure that 4K
resolutions can be reached.
Make sure the computers and devices that the CS782DP
connects to are also properly grounded.

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Installation Diagram
Console
PC 1
PC 2
5
4
4
6
2
3
or
1

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Operation
The CS782DP provides three convenient methods of selecting
computers: Manual – click the pushbutton on the Remote Port
Selector; Mouse – click the mouse’s scroll wheel; and Hotkey –
enter combinations from the keyboard.
Note: Wait a few seconds for the output device to stabilize and
display the input source’s video content before switching
to another one.
Manual Port Selection
Press the port selection pushbutton on the Remote Port Selector
to toggle the KVM and Audio focus between the two computers.
The Port LED lights to indicate that the computer attached to its
corresponding port has the focus.
Note: Do not switch ports while a USB peripheral device is in
operation.
Mouse Port Selection
Simply double-click the scroll wheel on your USB mouse to
switch between ports. The mouse port-switching function allows
you to toggle back and forth between the ports.
Note:
This feature is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel
mice.
The default setting is OFF.
This feature is only supported when mouse emulation is also
enabled. See , page 18 for further details.

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Hotkey Port Selection
All hotkey operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key
twice. To toggle the KVM and Audio focus between the two
ports, tap Scroll Lock twice and then press Enter. See the
Hotkey Summary Table, page 16, for full details.
Note: If using [Scroll Lock] conflicts with other programs,
[Ctrl] can be used instead.
Alternate Entering Hotkey Mode
Press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [x] [Enter]. The entering
hotkey mode hotkey is now [Ctrl].
or
Press and hold the remote port selector switch for three
seconds. The entering hotkey mode hotkey is now [Ctrl].
Note: These procedures toggle between the two methods.
Hotkey Summary Table
Combination Function
[Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock] +
[Enter] Toggles the KVM and Audio focus
between the two ports. If the KVM
and Audio focus are on different
ports, only the KVM focus switches.
[k] [Enter] Only toggles the KVM focus.
[s] [Enter] Only toggles the Audio focus.

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[a] [Enter]
[n]
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus
cycles from port to port at n second
intervals.
Note: Replace n with a number
between 1 and 4 (see Scan Interval
Table below).
To exit Auto Scan, press [Esc] or
[Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops
when you exit Auto Scan mode.
[Q] [n]
[Enter]
Enables/Disables the monitor re-
detection. (Default: off)
Note:
1. Replace n with a number
between 1 and 2. n = port #
2. If you enable the monitor re-
detection and the unselected
computer uses a Mac OS, it will
enter sleep mode.
[x] [Enter] Toggles the hotkey invocation key
between [Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl].
[m]
[Enter]
Enables/disables mouse emulation
function. (Default: On)
[w]
[Enter]
Enables/disables mouse port-
switching function. (Default: Off)
[F2]
[Enter]
Activates Mac keyboard mapping.
[F3]
[Enter]
Activates Sun keyboard mapping.
[F10]
[Enter]
Auto detects keyboard operating
platform.
Combination Function

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[F4]
[Enter]
Lists current switch settings.
To see a list of current switch
settings, do the following:
1. Open a text editor or word
processor and place the cursor
in the page window.
2. Invoke hotkey.
3. Press [F4] and [Enter] to display
the settings in the text editor or
word processor.
[F5]
[Enter]
Performs a USB keyboard and
mouse reset.
[e] [Enter] Enables/disables the Power on
Detection feature. (Default: On)
[r] [Enter] Resets hotkeys to the default
setting.
[u] [p] [g]
[r] [a] [d]
[e] [Enter]
Invokes the Firmware Upgrade
mode.
[F6], [nn],
[Enter]
Sets the keyboard language layout
where “nn” is the two digit number
that represents the desired
keyboard language code- U.S.
English: 33 (Default); Japanese: 15;
French: 08; German: 09,
[wheel] [wheel]
When the Mouse Switch function is
activated, switches to the next PC.
Combination Function

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Scan Interval Table
Keyboard Emulation
nScan Interval nScan Interval
1 3 secs. 3 10 secs.
2 5 secs. (default) 4 20 secs.
PC Key-
board Mac Keyboard PC Key- board Sun Keyboard
[Shift] Shift [Ctrl] [T] Stop
[Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [F2] Again
[Ctrl] [F3] Props
[Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [F4] Undo
[Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [F5] Front
[Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [F6] Copy
[Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [F7] Open
[Alt] Alt [Ctrl] [F8] Paste
[Print
Screen]
F13 [Ctrl] [F9] Find
[Scroll Lock] F14 [Ctrl] [F10] Cut
= [Ctrl] [1]
[Enter] Return [Ctrl] [2]
[Backspace] Delete [Ctrl] [3]
[Insert] Help [Ctrl] [4]
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+

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Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first
key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key.
[Ctrl] F15 [Ctrl] [H] Help
Compose 
PC Key-
board Mac Keyboard PC Key- board Sun Keyboard