ATEN Master View CS-1762 User manual

User Manual
CS-1762
CS-1764
2004-06-04

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
MReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
MIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
MConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
which the receiver is connected.
MConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
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Packing List
The complete Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 package consists of:
M1 CS-1762 or CS-1764 KVMP Switch
M2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1762)
M4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1764)
M1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
M1 Power Adapter
M1 User Manual
M1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in
shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures
carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.
©Copyright 2004 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0231-1AT
Printed in Taiwan 06/2004
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS-1762 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CS-1764 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CS-1762 / CS-1764 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Installation
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Basic Operation
Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Hotkey Operation
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cycling Through the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
List Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mac Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Courier 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.
MBullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
> Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start > Run
means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview
The Master View CS-1762 or CS-1764 DVI KVM Switch charts a revolutionary new
direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2 port
(CS-1762) or 4 port (CS-1764) KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as
it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI).
As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two or four computers from a single USB
keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB hub, it permits each computer to
access any peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis.
The CS-1762 / CS-1764’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the
KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This
eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase
separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as print servers, modem splitters, etc.
The CS-1762 / CS-1764 further improves on previous designs with DVI (Digital Visual
Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via
a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital video input (flat panel
displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog
video input (traditional monitors and TVs).
The CS-1762 / CS-1764 is audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input
to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a
single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis). As with the USB peripherals, the audio
focus can be independent of the KVMfocus.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no
software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since
the CS-1762 / CS-1764 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple
operating platforms (PC compatible and Mac). There are two convenient methods to
access the computers: push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front
panel; and hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-1762 /
CS-1764 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1762
/ CS-1764 setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console
components for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take
up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved
in constantly moving from one computer to another.
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Features
MDual function KVMP-USB switch
MOne console controls 2 (CS-1762) or 4 (CS-1764) computers
MIndependent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/Audio ports
MFully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12
Mbps
MDVI digital and analog monitor support - fully compliant with the DVI specifications
MComputer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys
MLED display for easy status monitoring
MAuto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
MComplete keyboard emulation for error free booting
MSuperior video quality - 1600 x 1200; DDC2B
MEasy installation
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down
the switch
MSupports Windows and Mac host systems
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Hardware Requirements
Console
MA DVI monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any
computer in the installation.
MA USB style mouse
MA USB style keyboard
MMicrophone and speakers (optional)
Computer
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
MA DVI port
Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI display card.
For best results, we recommend you purchase a high quality product.
MType A USB port
MAudio ports (optional)
Cables
Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used
to link to the computers. Two (CS-1762) or four (CS-1764) cable sets are provided with
this package.
Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the cables. If
you need additional cable sets, contact your dealer to purchase the correct ones
for your switch.
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CS-1762 Front View
1. Port Selection Switches
MPress a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and
audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
MPress a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the
computer attached to its corresponding port.
MPress switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode. See
p. 15 for details.
2. Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the
KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:
KVM: MLights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
MChanges to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to
its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).
MFlashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is
being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
USB: MLights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding
port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
3. USB Console Ports
Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.
1&2
3
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