ATEN Petite CS62U User manual

User Manual
CS-62U
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or
any devices that connect to them.
This package contains:
M1 CS-62U USB Two Port KVM Switch with Attached Cables
M1 User Manual
M1 Quick Start Guide
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2003 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1237-100
Printed in Taiwan 10/2003
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 instruction manual,may cause
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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Overview
The CS-62U USB Petite KVM Switch is a control unit that
allows access to two computer systems from a single console
(keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the
CS-62U, the only way to control multiple computer
configurations from a single console was through a complex
and costly network system. Now, with the CS-62U, you can
easily access two computers in a cost effective manner.
The CS-62U improves on previous models by transferring
keyboard and mouse data to the computers via the faster, more
reliable USB bus rather than the traditional PS/2 connection. In
addition, its amazingly small desktop footprint plus molded-in
custom KVM cables provide a hassle-free installation and a
neat and tidy workspace.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound in the
computing environment, the CS-62U provides USB multimedia
keyboard support, and is speaker enabled. You can listen to
the audio output of both computers (one-at-a-time) on a single
set of speakers.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate
ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure, no
installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the
CS-62U intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any
hardware platform and with all operating systems. The KVM
focus is toggled between the computers by means of simple
Hot Key combinations entered from the keyboard.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a
CS-62U USB Mini-KVM Switch installation. By allowing a single
console to manage both computers, the CS-62U eliminates the
expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and
mouse for each. Additionally, it saves all the extra space they
would take up, and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted
effort involved in constantly having to move from one computer
to the other.
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Features
MOne console (VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor plus a USB
keyboard and USB mouse) controls two computers
MCompact, small footprint, design features two molded-in
KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) cables
MEasy to install - no software required - connecting cables to
the computers is all it takes
MEasy to operate - computer selection via hotkeys - auto scan
function to monitor computer operation
MKeyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even
when the console focus is elsewhere
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers for easy
maintenance
MPower on detection - automatically switches to the first
powered on port
MCaps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and
restored when switching
MLED display for easy status monitoring
MHotkey selection for OS and keyboard language
MSupports multimedia USB keyboards
MSupports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and
mice
MSupports 4 and 5 button mice and the scrolling wheel on
most mice*
MSuperior video quality - composite sync video support -
resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
MSpeaker enabled for audio sharing
MSupports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher,
Sun Solaris 8 or higher and Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher
MNon-powered
*A mouse driver installed with the operating system is
required for the 4th and 5th button functions.
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Hardware Requirements
Console
MA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest
resolution that you will be using on any computer in the
installation
MA USB Keyboard
MA USB Mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer
that is to be connected to the system:
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
MA USB type A port
Cables
For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, two high-
quality 3-in-1 CS Custom KVM cables have been designed into
the CS-62U. There is no need for a separate cable purchase.
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Front View
1. Port LEDs
A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that
has the KVM focus. The LED that has one dot represents
Port 1; the LED with two dots represents Port 2.
Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according
to a specific pattern (see the LED Display Table, p. 15, for
details).
2. KVM Cables
These 3-in-1 cables connect to the USB, video, and audio
ports on the computers you are installing.
The cable with one dot at its base is the Port 1 cable; the
cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 cable.
3. Console Ports
Your keyboard, monitor, and mouse plug in here.
4. Speaker Jack
Your cable from your speakers plugs in here.
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Installation
Refer to the Installation diagram on the next page as you
perform the following steps:
1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into their respective
ports on the CS-62U. The keyboard and mouse ports are
labeled with an icon to indicate which is which.
2. Plug your speakers into the speaker jack on the CS-62U.
3. Plug the USB, video, and speaker connectors of the
attached KVM cables into their respective ports on the
computers you are installing.
Note: The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its
base is the Port 1 computer; the computer attached to
the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2
computer (see p. 8 for hotkey port selection).
4. Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: The CS-62U’s Power On default is to link to the first
computer you turn on.
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1. Before you begin, 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. Otherwise, the switch will receive power
from the computer.
2. To prevent damage to your installation due to
ground potential difference, make sure that all
devices on the installation are properly grounded.
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Hotkey Port Access
Invoking Hotkey Mode
The CS-62U provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey func-
tion that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM
installation from the keyboard. With the exception of Skip Mode
(see p. 9), all hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode
(HKM).
To invoke HKM, do the following:
1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key
2. Press and release the minus key
3. Release the Num Lock key
Note:
1. The minus key must be released within one half
second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled.
2. There is an alternative key combination to invoke
HKM. See p. 10 for details.
When HKM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs
flash in succession to indicate that HKM is in effect. They stop
flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM.
When HKM is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions
are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse
clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input.
At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically
exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit
manually. To exit HKM manually, press the Esc key, or the
Spacebar.
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Hotkey Port Access
Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has
the KVM focus. The CS-62U provides the following Hotkey Port
Access features:
MSelecting the Active Port
MAuto Scan Mode
MSkip Mode
Selecting the Active Port:
You can bring the KVM focus to either computer with the
following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7).
2. Press and release the computer’s port number (1 or 2).
3. Press [Enter].
The KVM focus switches to the computer connected to the
port you just specified, and you automatically exit Hotkey
Mode.
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Auto Scan Mode:
The CS-62U’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches the
KVM focus between the two computers at regular 5 second
intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to
take the trouble of switching yourself. To start auto scanning:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7)
2. Press and release the Akey
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or
[Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The Port that is active at
the time scanning stops remains active.
Note: 1. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard
and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit
Auto Scan Mode by pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] in
order to regain normal control of their use.
2. Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits both Auto Scan
Mode and Hotkey Mode.
Skip Mode:
Skip Mode is a shortcut method for port switching. It allows you
to hotkey toggle the KVM focus between the two computers
without having to invoke Hotkey Mode.
To perform a skip, simply tap the Scroll Lock key twice. When
you do this the KVM focus switches from its current port, to the
other one.
Note: The Skip Mode activation key can be changed to the
Ctrl key (see p. 10 for details).
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Hotkey Configuration
Alternate Invocation Keys
An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case
the default set conflicts with programs running on the
computers.
To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set, do the
following:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7)
2. Press and release the Hkey
The Hotkey Invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num
Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus).
Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To
revert back to the original Hotkey Invocation keys, invoke
HKM, then press and release the Hkey again.
Alternate Skip Mode Keys
The Skip Mode activation method can be changed from tapping
the Scroll Lock key twice to tapping the Ctrl key twice ([Ctrl]
[Ctrl]). To change the Skip Mode activation method, do the
following:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7)
2. Press and release the Tkey
Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To
revert back to the original [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
method, invoke HKM, then press and release the Tkey
again.
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Platform / Language Setup
The default port settings are for a PC Compatible operating
platform, and US English keyboard language code. You can
change these by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to
change and using the hotkey combinations shown below.
The Hotkey entry method is as follows:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7)
2. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table).
After completing a setting, you automatically exit HKM.
Key Operation
[F1] Sets the PC Compatible keyboard operating platform.
[F2] Sets the Mac keyboard operating platform.
[F3] Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform.
[F7] Sets a Generic keyboard operating platform.
[F10] Automatically detects and sets the keyboard operating
platform.
[F6] [nn]
[Enter] Sets the keyboard language layout. Where nn is a two digit number that represents the keyboard language
code (see the table on p. 15).
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Miscellaneous
Hotkeys are also used to print out the current settings for a
port, as well as to reset the USB. The Hotkey entry method is
as follows:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7)
2. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table).
Key Operation
[F4] Prints out the current hotkey, keyboard operating
platform, and language code settings.
[F5] Performs a USB reset
Restore Defaults
To restore the CS-62U’s settings to their default values:
1. Invoke HKM (see p. 7).
2. Press and release the Rkey.
3. Press [Enter]
The CS-62U’s default settings are the following:
Hotkey Invocation [Num Lock] [ - ]
Skip Mode Activation [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
Keyboard Platform Auto
Keyboard Language English
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Keyboard Emulation
Sun Keyboard
The USB101/104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of
the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in
conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are
shown in the table below.
Note: When using [Ctrl] combinatons, press and release the
Ctrl key, then press and release the activation key.
PS/2 Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl] [T] Stop
[Ctrl] [F2] Again
[Ctrl] [F3] Props
[Ctrl] [F4] Undo
[Ctrl] [F5] Front
[Ctrl] [F6] Copy
[Ctrl] [F7] Open
[Ctrl] [F8] Paste
[Ctrl] [F9] Find
[Ctrl] [F10] Cut
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Ctrl] [H] Help
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Mac Keyboard
The keyboard emulation mappings from the Mac keyboard to
the PS/2 keyboards (101 key and 104 key), are listed in the
table below.
Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first
key (Ctrl or Alt), then press and release the activation
key.
PS/2 Mac Keyboard
[Shift] Shift
[Ctrl] Ctrl
[Win]
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Alt] L Alt/Option
[Prt_Sc] F13
[Scroll Lock] F14
[Desktop Menu] =
[Enter] Return
[Back Space] Delete
[Ins] Help
[Ctrl] [Win] F15
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Appendix
LED Display Table
Activity Indication
Off Port is not selected.
On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer.
Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is
being accessed in Auto Scan mode.
Keyboard Language Codes
Language Code
US English 33
French 08
Japanese 15
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Keyboard
and/or Mouse
Not
Responding
Loose cables. Check cable connections to make sure
they are completely seated in their
sockets.
Keyboard/Mouse
needs to be reset. Unplug the keyboard/mouse from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it
back in.
Switch needs to be
reset Turn off the computers. Unplug the KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then
plug the cables back in and turn the
computers on.
Switch is in Auto Scan
Mode. Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode.
Selected port
connects to a
powered Off computer.
Resend the Hotkey command
selecting a port that has a powered On
computer attached.
Hotkey sequence
input incorrectly. Resend the Hotkey command - press and release each key in the sequence
individually.
Video
Problems Resolution and/or Bandwidth set too high. Select a lower resolution and/or bandwidth.
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Specifications
Function Specification
Computer Connections 2
Port Selection Hot Keys
LEDs Selected 2
Console
Connectors Keyboard 1 x Type A USB port
Mouse 1 x Type A USB port
Video 1 x HDB-15 female
Audio 1 x Stereo earphone jack
KVM Cable
Connectors Keyboard & Mouse 1 x Type A USB plug
Video 1 x HDB-15 - male
Audio 1 x Stereo earphone plug
Scan Interval 5 Seconds (Default)
Operating Temperature 0 - 50oC
Storage Temperature -20 - 60oC
Humidity 0 - 80% RH Noncondensing
Housing Plastic
Weight 0.38 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.1 x 6.9 x 2.6 cm
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Limited Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED
THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK
OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed,
implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this
documentation, and specially disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device
or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of
such revisions, or update. For further inquires please contact your
direct vendor.
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