Black Box KV404A User manual

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© Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.

OCTOBER 2004
KV404A
KV405A
KV406A
ServSwitch Micro
with Audio
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-
frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that
is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio communication. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense
will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary
to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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SERVSWITCH MICRO WITH AUDIO
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe
A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié
par Industrie Canada.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
ServSwitch is a trademark of Black Box
Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines
Corporation.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus
Torvalds.
Windows and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual
are acknowledged to be the property of the
trademark owners.

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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1. Specifications
Video Resolution: 1920 x 1440 DDC,
DDC2, and DDC2B
Scan Interval: 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds
Cable Length to Computer: 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Software Requirements: Windows®
95/98/Me/XP, Windows 2000, Windows
NT®, or Linux®
Connectors: User end: KV404A–KV406A:
(1) HD15 for connection to shared
monitor, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN for
connection to shared keyboard and
mouse, (1) 2.5-mm female stereo
audio connector;

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
Connectors (continued): Computer end:
KV404A: (2) HD15 and (4) 6-pin mini-
DIN for connection to two PS/2®
monitors, keyboards, and mice,
(2) 2.5-mm male stereo audio
connectors;
KV405A: (2) HD15 for monitor port,
(2) USB Type A for keyboard and
mouse ports, (2) 2.5-mm male stereo
audio connectors;
KV406A: (2) HD15 for monitor port,
(1) USB Type A for keyboard and
mouse ports, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN for
keyboard and mouse ports,
(2) 2.5-mm male stereo audio
connectors
Indicators: (2) Yellow status LEDs

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SERVSWITCH MICRO WITH AUDIO
Temperature Tolerance: 41 to 104°F
(5 to 40°C)
Relative Humidity: Up to 80%
Power: From the interface
Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D
(4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm)
Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)

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CHAPTER 2: Overview
2. Overview
Use the ServSwitch™ Micro to access two
computers from a single shared monitor,
keyboard, and mouse. Two high-quality,
6-ft. (1.8-m) integral coaxial cables provide
the connections to the two computers.
Three models are available. They vary only
in the number and type of connectors. All
three models have audio connectors. See
the Connectors specification in Chapter 1.
All models are plug and play and can be
computer selected for easy setup and
installation. They also have two status LEDs
and advanced video enhancement
technology for crisp, clear VGA quality up
to 1920 x 1440. Computer switching is
flawless, and PC startup is trouble-free.