ATEN MasterView CS-1732A User manual

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User Manual
CS-1732A
CS-1734A

2005-12-21
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:
wReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
wIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
wConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
which the receiver is connected.
wConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.

Packing List
The complete Master View CS-1732A/ CS-1734Apackage consists of:
w1 CS-1732Aor CS-1734AKVM Switch
w2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1732A)
w4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1734A)
w1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
w1 User Manual
w1 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.
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©Copyright 2004-2005 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0232-2ATG
Printed in China 10/2005
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Contents
1. Introduction
Features ................................2
Hardware Requirements........................3
Console..............................3
Computer.............................3
Cables ..............................3
2. Hardware Setup
CS-1732A/ CS-1734AFront View ..................5
CS-1732A/ CS-1734ARear View ..................7
Before you Begin ...........................9
Cable Connection ...........................9
Hot Plugging .............................12
Powering Off and Restarting.....................12
Port Numbering ...........................12
3. 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
Restore Default Settings ....................19
HSM Summary Table......................19
Keyboard Emulation .........................20
Sun Keyboard..........................20
Mac Keyboard .........................21
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4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before You Begin ..........................23
Starting the Upgrade .........................24
Upgrade Succeeded .......................27
Upgrade Failed .........................27
Appendix
Specifications ............................29
Troubleshooting ...........................30
Limited Warranty ........................31
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 to-
gether in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
wBullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
ÄIndicates movement through a series. For example, Start ÄRun
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-1732Aand CS-1734Arepresent a revolutionary new direction in
KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732Aand CS-1734Aare dual
function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM
switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB
keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS-1732A/ CS-1734Aimproves on
previous designs by giving the user a choice of either transferring keyboard and mouse
data to the computers via a USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection.
If a USB connection is used, the CS-1732A/ CS-1734A‘s integrated two-port USB hub
is available to each of the computers. This permits each computer to access any
peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis.
The CS-1732A/ CS-1734A‘s asynchronous switching feature allows independent
switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one
computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the
audio focus. You can work on a spreadsheet on one compute, for example, while you
print from a second computer at the same time, thus eliminating the need to purchase
separate USB hubs or peripheral sharers.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-1732A/ CS-1734Ais 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).
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-1732A/
CS-1734Aintercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms
(PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.). 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.
Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1732A/ CS-1734A
installation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console
components for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra components would
take up; 3) saves on energy costs; and 4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort
involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
*Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 3).
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Features
wDual function KVM-USB switch
wOne console controls 2 (CS-1732A) or 4 (CS-1734A) computers and two additional
USB devices
wDual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transport*
wIndependent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB ports
wFully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12
Mbps
wComputer selection via front panel switches and Hotkeys
wLED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
wAuto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
wComplete keyboard emulation for error free booting
wSuperior video quality - 2048x1536; DDC2B
wEasy installation - no software required
wHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down
the switch
wSupports Windows, Mac, and Sun host systems
wWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Solaris; Linux
*For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable
connection (see p. 3).
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Hardware Requirements
Console
wA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will
be using on any computer in the installation.
wA USB style mouse
wA USB style keyboard
Computer
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
wA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
wType A USB port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.
Cables
Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used
to link to the computers. Two (CS-1732A) or four (CS-1734A) 1.2m 4-in-1 cable sets are
provided with this package. They use the USB to transfer the keyboard and mouse input
from your console to the computer.
The switches also support computers that use PS/2 connectors to transfer keyboard and
mouse data. Cable sets with PS/2 connectors, as well as longer cable sets are also available:
Connector Cable Length Part Number
USB 1.2m 2L-5301U
USB 1.8m 2L-5302U
PS/2 1.2m 2L-5301P
PS/2 1.8m 2L-5302P
Note: The CS-1732A/ CS-1734A‘s USB hub function only works with USB cable
set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
For additional cables, contact your dealer.
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Notes:
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