Belkin OmniCube P72462 User manual

The OmniCube™
User Manual
P72462 F1D094
The OmniCube™
User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components OmniCube™KVM
(Keyboard Video Mouse) switch. Controlling four PCs from one keyboard,
mouse and monitor has never been easier or more affordable!
The OmniCube™is small in size, but big in performance. Compatible with any
PS/2 style computer, it is loaded with features comparable with more
expensive KVM switches. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for
error-free
boot-ups, plus Microsoft®Intellimouse®support. The OmniCube™is also
designed to handle the most demanding resolutions up to 1600 x 1200,
without any noticeable degradation in image quality. Switching can be done
through the convenient front-panel pushbutton, or by keyboard hot-key
commands. And if you wish to control a Macintosh®computer, simply add the
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Introduction

•Allows a user to control four PS/2 style computers from one keyboard,
mouse and monitor
•Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot-ups
•Microsoft®Intellimouse®support
•Up to 1600 x 1200 resolution support
•Supports both AT and PS/2 style keyboards (AT requires AT-PS/2
adapter)
•Support VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors
•Uses standard cables
•Pushbutton on keyboard hot-key command switching
•Auto-scan mode for even more convenience
•Audible feedback when switching
•Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK keys' status for
each computer automatically
•Front-panel status LEDs
•Works with OmniView™PS/2 MAC Adapter™
•No software required
•One year product warranty
Package Contents:
OmniCube™4-Port F1D094
9VDC, 600mA power supply F1D065-PWR
This manual P72462
Registration card P72009
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Features

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Technical Specifications
Console Connectors:
Keyboard: Mini-DIN 6 female
Mouse: Mini-DIN 6 female
Monitor: HDDB15 female
Computer Port Connectors:
Keyboard: Mini-DIN 6 female
Mouse: Mini-DIN 6 female
Monitor: HDDB15 male
Dimensions:
Width: 7 1/4" (184mm)
Height: 1 3/4" (45mm)
Depth: 4 5/8" (118mm)
Weight: 1.6 lbs (727g)
Operating Temp: 32 to 104 deg. F (0~40 deg. C)
Storage Temp: -4 to 140 deg. F (-20~60 deg. C)
Humidity: 0~80% RH, non-condensing

1 2 3 4 Select
F1D094
Console
OmniCube™4-Port
VGA
MONITOR
RESET
PC4
DC 9V 500mA
VGA
PC3
VGA
PC2
VGA
PC1
+
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Product Detail
PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
HDDB15 Female
Connector to Monitor
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
Port Status LEDs
Port
Select
Button
HDDB15 Male
Connectors
to Computer
VGA Ports
PS/2 Connectors to
Computer Keyboard ports PS/2 Connectors to
Computer PS/2 Mouse ports
Front View
Rear
View
PC Connectors

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Make sure you have the right cables!
The OmniCube™requires two sets of cables to connect to the four computers
you will be controlling. Below are the Belkin part numbers and their
descriptions. We recommend purchasing PS/2 Cable Kits, as it contains all the
cables you need to connect one computer to the OmniCube™.
Includes:
• Two F2N036-06
• One F2N025-06-T
(see below for descriptions of each)
Individual Cables:
• PS/2 cable for keyboard and mouse ports
Mini-DIN6 male/male
Part #F2N036-XX
• Standard VGA cable for monitor port
HDDB15 male/female with thumbscrews
Part #F2N025-XX-T
Other Cables and Adapters:
• High-resolution/high-refresh rate VGA cable for monitor port
HDDB15 male/female with thumbscrews
Part #A3H981-XX
• AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter - for use with an AT-style keyboard
at the console of the OmniCube™
DIN5 female/ Mini-DIN6 male
Part #F2N017
• PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter - for use with a computer having
an AT-style key board port
Mini-DIN6 female/ DIN5 male
Part #F2N018
NOTE: The "XX" in the part number represents the length in feet.
Mini-DIN6
HDDB15
DIN5 Female Mini DIN6 Male
Mini DIN6 Female DIN5 Male

VGA
MONITOR
PC4
VGA
PC3
VGA
PC2
VGA
PC1
+
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WARNING: Follow these directions closely and in the proper order.
Failure to do so may result in mouse and/or keyboard errors.
Before attempting to connecting anything to the OmniCube™or the
computers, make sure everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging
cables may cause irreversible damage to your computers and the OmniCube™.
Belkin Components will not be held responsible for damage caused.
Hardware Installation
Back of OmniCube™
1. Find a convenient place to put
your OmniCube™. Its small size
makes it ideal for the desktop.
Take note of the length of your
cable kits so that your computers,
OmniCube™, keyboard, mouse and
monitor are distanced properly.
2. Connect the monitor to the
OmniCube™. Using the attached
cable which is included with your
monitor, connect it to the HDDB15
female port on the back of the
OmniCube™labeled "MONITOR".

OmniCube
™
4-Port
CONSOLE
F1D094
1 2 3 4 SELECT
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3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the OmniCube™. If you have an
AT-style keyboard, you will need an AT-PS/2 adapter (Belkin Part# F2N017).
4. Connect the first computer's VGA cable to the OmniCube™. Using the
VGA cable (Belkin Part# F2N025-XX-T or A3H981-XX), connect the male
end of the cable to the VGA port on the computer, and the female end on
the PC1 VGA port at the back of OmniCube™.
PC SERIAL
USB 1 USB 2
VGA MONITOR
ATKEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PARALLEL
RJ45 NETWORK
ATSERIAL
VGA
MONITOR
RESET
PC4
DC 9V 500mA
VGA
PC3
VGA
PC2
VGA
PC1
+
PC SERIAL
USB 1 USB 2
VGA MONITOR
AT KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PARALLEL
RJ45 NETWORK
AT SERIAL
VGA
MONITOR
RESET
PC4
DC 9V 500mA
VGA
PC3
VGA
PC2
VGA
PC1
+
PS/2 Style Keyboard
Front of
OmniCube™
F2N025-XX-T
Back of OmniCube™
Back of PC
F2N036-XX
Back of OmniCube™
Back of PC
PS/2 Mouse
5. Connect the first computer's mouse cable to the OmniCube™. Using a PS/2
cable (Belkin Part# F2N036-XX), connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port
on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 mouse port on the back of
the OmniCube™.

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6. Connect the first computer's keyboard cable to the OmniCube™. Using
another PS/2 cable (Belkin Part# F2N036-XX), connect one end to the
PS/2 keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1
keyboard port on the back of the OmniCube™. If your computer has an
AT-style keyboard port, you will need a PS/2-AT keyboard adapter
(Belkin Part# F2N018).
7. Double check all the connections. Make sure the keyboard and mouse
cables go to the correct ports.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 for the second, third and fourth computers.
9. Attach the power supply to the power supply connector at the back of
the OmniCube™. Plug this into any available AC outlet. You should see
an LED on the front panel blink, and hear a beep. Power up your monitor.
10.You can now power up both computers simultaneously. The first
computer will show up on the monitor. Check to see if the keyboard and
mouse works, as well as the image displayed on the screen. If this is okay,
press the SELECT button and check the functionality of the second
computer. If you find any errors, double check all the cable connections.
F2N036-XX
Back of OmniCube™
PC SERIAL USB 1
USB 2
VGA MONITOR
AT KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PARALLEL
RJ45 NETWORK
AT SERIAL
VGA
MONITOR
RESET
PC4
DC 9V 500mA
VGA
PC3
VGA
PC2
VGA
PC1
+

Keyboard Hot-Key commands:
To send commands to the OmniCube™, the SCROLL LOCK key must be
pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation. Below
are the different commands:
: Switch to Port 1 : Switch to Port 2
: Switch to Port 3 : Switch to Port 4
: Switch to previous port : Switch to next port
: Enables AutoScan mode.
In AutoScan mode, the OmniCube™remains on one port for 10 seconds before
switching to the next. There is no mouse or keyboard control in this mode.
This is necessary to prevent errors. Otherwise, if the user is moving the mouse
or using the keyboard when the OmniCube™switches to the next port, data
flow is interrupted and will cause erratic mouse movement and/or the wrong
characters to show up when using the keyboard.
To get out of AutoScan mode, hit the SPACEBAR.
OmniCube™
4-Port
CONSOLE
F1D094
1 2 3 4 Select
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Usage
Selecting which computer to operate can be done either by pressing the
SELECT button, or through keyboard hot-key commands. You will notice that
after the OmniCube™ switches to another computer, the mouse will be
inoperative for about 1-2 seconds. This is normal operation and ensures that
proper mouse synchronization is established.
Pressing the SELECT button cycles
you through ports 1 - 4.
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
3
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
0
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
4
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
1
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
2

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Troubleshooting
Video:
Q: I am getting ghosting, shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor.
What do I do?
A:
• Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly.
• Your resolution and/or refresh rate is extremely high, or your cable is too
long. Replace your VGA cables with coaxial, double-shielded cables such as
Belkin Part #A3H981-XX.
• Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working
properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum.
• Lower your refresh rate and/or screen resolution settings.
Keyboard:
Q:The keyboard is not detected, or a keyboard error is reported during boot-up.
A:
• Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly.
Q:The computers boot up fine, but the keyboard does not work.
A:
• Make sure it is plugged in properly.
• Make sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computer.
• Try a different keyboard.
• Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working
properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum.
Mouse:
Q:The mouse is not detected during boot-up.
A:
• Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly.
• Check your computer/motherboard documentation and make sure that the
PS/2 mouse port (or IRQ) is enabled.

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Mouse: (continued)
Q:The computers boot up fine, but the mouse does not work.
A:
• Make sure it is plugged in properly.
• Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer.
Rebooting is necessary when trying this.
• Try a different mouse.
• Make sure the mouse is a true PS/2 mouse. A combination mouse will
work just as long as it is set for PS/2 mode with the correct adapter. A
serial mouse with a combo mouse adapter will NOT work.
• Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working
properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum.
Q:When I switch from one port to another, mouse movement is completly
erratic. What do I do?
A:
• Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver. Make sure that
the driver is either for a Standard PS/2 or Microsoft®-compatible PS/2
mouse. Try to obtain the latest version from your hardware manufacturer.
• If you are using specialized mice such as cordless mice, scrolling mice or
mice with more than two operational buttons, try using generic PS/2 mouse
drivers. Non–standard mice may be using non-PS/2 mouse protocol.
• Make sure you do not have any mouse drivers loaded in your config.sys or
autoexec.bat files.
• Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching
ports on the OmniCube™.
• You can reset the mouse and resume proper mouse movement simply by
unplugging the mouse from the front of the OmniCube™for about 2-3
seconds, and plugging it in again.
• Make sure you followed the installation procedure closely. Before booting
up the PCs, the OmniCube™must be powered with its power supply. But
before attaching the OmniCube™power supply, the keyboard and mouse
MUST be connected first.
Troubleshooting (continued)

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Information
FCC/CE Statement
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 no 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F1D094, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with
Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.
Belkin Components One Year Product Warranty
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one
year. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge
provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the
authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be
required. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse,
misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of
Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or
addition to this warranty.

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RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
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