Black Box KV9632A User manual

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Combines DVI with USB and audio peripheral
sharing in one unit.
2- and 4-port models are available.
ServSwitch DVI-D USB KVM w/ bidirectional USB and 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.
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 la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.

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NOM Statement
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.

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NOM Statement
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and
ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................7
2. Overview ............................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................8
2.2 Features ............................................................................................8
2.3 What‘s Included ................................................................................9
2.4 Hardware Description .......................................................................9
2.4.1 KV9632A Front and Back Panels .........................................9
2.4.2 KV9634A Front and Back Panels .......................................10
2.5 System Requirements......................................................................12
2.5.1 Console Side......................................................................12
2.5.2 Computer Side...................................................................12
2.5.3 Cables................................................................................12
3. Installation ..........................................................................................13
3.1 PC BIOS Notice ...............................................................................13
3.2 Console Connection........................................................................13
3.3 Computer Connection ....................................................................14
4. Operation ..........................................................................................16
4.1 Front Panel......................................................................................16
4.1.1 LED Indicators ....................................................................16
4.1.2 Push Buttons......................................................................16
4.1.3 Auto Scan..........................................................................16
4.1.4 Scan Time ..........................................................................16
4.1.5 Adjust the Video (DVI) Signal ............................................17
4.2 Hotkey Commands .........................................................................18
Appendix. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................21
A.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions .............................................................21
A.2 Contacting Black Box ..................................................................... 23
A.3 Shipping and Packaging..................................................................24

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Automatic Scan Interval: 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds
Cable Length (Maximum): 10 ft. (3 m) for USB
DDC2B Support — Yes
Hotkeys: Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD): No
Operation: Hot plug-and-play
Resolution (Maximum): WUXGA: (1920 x 1200), Full HD (1920 x 1080p)
User Controls: KV9632A: (1) front-panel push button;
KV9634A: (4) front-panel push buttons, (1) FUNC button
Connectors: KV9632A: Console interface: (4) USB Type A female ports:
(1) for keyboard, (1) for mouse, (2) for peripheral devices;
(1) DVI-D monitor, (1) set of audio jacks for speaker and microphone;
Computer interface: (2) USB Type B ports, (2) DVI-D for monitors,
(2) sets of audio jacks for speaker and microphone;
KV9634A: Console interface: (4) USB Type A female ports: (1) for keyboard,
(1) for mouse, (2) for peripheral devices; (1) DVI-D monitor, (1) set of
audio jacks for speaker and microphone;
Computer interface: (4) USB Type B ports, (4) DVI-D for monitors,
(4) sets of audio jacks for speaker and microphone
Indicators: KV9632A: (4) LEDs: (2) Computer Online, (2) Computer Selected;
KV9634A: (8) LEDs: (4) Computer Online, (4) Computer Selected
Power: 9 VDC (can accept between 9–12 VDC)
Size: KV9632A: 1.6"H x 6.3"W x 3.9"D (4 x 16 x 10 cm);
KV9634A: 1.6"H x 8.7"W x 3.5"D (4.1 x 22 x 9 cm)
Weight: KV9632A: 1.4 lb. (0.6 kg);
KV9634A: 1.8 lb. (0.8 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The ServSwitch™DVI-D USB KVM with bidirectional USB and Audio combines USB
KVM, keyboard/video/mouse switching and USB peripheral sharing in one device.
Two models are available: 2-port (KV9632A) and 4-port (KV9634A). You can
easily operate up to four PCs, G3/G4 Macintosh®computers, or Mac®Pros
from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor, saving you space, time,
equipment, and money. The peripheral sharing function enables you to share
more USB peripherals among all computers. The units also support bidirectional
audio. Users can switch among up to two or four KVM sources and control the
systems using a USB keyboard and mouse, USB peripherals, and bidirectional
audio, and view them with a DVI-D supported monitor.
Installation is as easy as connecting USB A-B cables between computers and the
ServSwitch DVI-D USB KVM. To select a port, just press the front-panel button(s).
The built-in USB hub ensures smooth switching from one computer to the other.
It reduces redundant cables and encourages a neat and tidy working environment.
The 4-port unit (KV9632A) also includes a FUNC button to adjust video signal
strength.
2.2 Features
• Supports USB keyboards and mice.
• Supports high-resolution video up to UXGA (1600 x 1200)/Full HD (1920 x
1080)/WUXGA (1920 x 1200).
• 2–4 computers can share up to four different USB peripherals (KB + MS + USB
devices).
• A unique multilayered switching system enables the USB (or audio) devices to
operate independently.
• Front-panel push buttons and hotkeys make computer selection easy.
• Supports keyboard and mouse plug-n-play.
• Buzzer sound confirms computer switching.
• Front-panel buttons activate autoscan (KV9634A only).
• Scan time interval is selectable.
• Supports DVI-D quality video.

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• No software is required.
• Supports Windows®and Mac host systems.
• Compatible with most of the popular screen resolutions, such as XGA, SXGA,
UXGA, WSXGA, up to Full HD, WUXGA.
2.3 What’s Included
• (1) 2- or 4-port KVM switch
• (1) external power supply with U.S. power cord
• This user’s manual
• (1) set of rubber feet
2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 KV9632A Front and Back Panels
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 illustrate the front and back panels of the KV9632A. Table 2-1
describes its components.
1 2 3
Figure 2-1. KV9632A front panel.
4 5 6 7 9 10 11
8 12 13 14
Figure 2-2. KV9632A back panel.

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Table 2-1. KV9632A front and back panel components.
Number Component Description
1(2) LEDs (1) computer on-line, (1) computer selected for
Port 1
2(2) LEDs (1) computer on-line, (1) computer selected for
Port 2
3Push button Toggles between Computer 1 and Computer 2
4Barrel connector Links to 9–12-VDC power
5Audio connector Links to console headphones/speakers
6Audio connector Links to console microphone
7USB Type A connector Links to keyboard
8USB Type A connector Links to mouse
9(2) USB Type A connectors Links to USB peripherals
10 USB Type B connector Links to CPU 2
11 USB Type B connector Links to CPU 1
12 DVI-D connector LInks to console monitor
13 DVI-D connector Links to CPU 2 video card
14 DVI-D connector Links to CPU 1 video card
2.4.2 KV9634A Front and Back Panels
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 illustrate the front and back panels of the KV9634A. Table 2-2
describes its components.
2 4 5
1 1 1 1 3
Figure 2-3. KV9634A front panel.

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7 11 12
6 13 14 8 9 10
Figure 2-4. KV9634A back panel.
Table 2-2. KV9634A front and back panel components.
Number Component Description
1(4) LEDs Indicates which CPU is selected
2(4) LEDs Lights when CPU is selected
3(1) LED Lights when power to the unit is on
4(4) push buttons Press to select computer 1, 2, 3, or 4
5(1) FUNC button Adjusts the video signal strength
6Barrel connector for power LInks to 9–12 VDC power
7USB Type A connector Links to keyboard
8USB Type A connector Links to mouse
9(2) USB Type A connectors Links to USB peripherals
10 (4) USB Type B connectors Links to CPU 1, CPU 2, CPU 3, CPU 4 USB ports
11 (1) DVI-D connector Links to console monitor
12 (4) DVI-D connectors Links to CPU 1, CPU 2, CPU 3, CPU 4 video card
13 (1) audio connector Links to console headphones/speakers
14 (1) audio connector Links to console microphone

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2.5 System Requirements
2.5.1 Console Side
• (1) DVI-D monitor
• (1) USB keyboard
• (1) USB mouse
• (1) microphone and speaker (optional)
2.5.2 Computer Side
• (1) USB-enabled computer with DVI-D video support
2.5.3 Cables
Each computer can interface with the KVM switch with:
• (1) DVI + USB CPU cable (EHN900024U-XXXX)
• (1) DVI-D video cable (EVNDVI02-XXXX)
• (1) USB Type A-B cable (USB05-00xx)
• (1) Optional audio cable (EJ110-00xx)

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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
Before installation, power off all devices that will be connected to this system.
• Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines
that are likely to generate electrical noise.
• Make sure that the DisplayPort video drivers are installed correctly on all
computers.
3.1 PC BIOS Notice
The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users and not necessary
for Mac users:
• In standard CMOS, set “Halt on Error” to “All but keyboard.”
• In PNP and PCI setup, set “PNP OS installed” to “YES” and set “USB IRQ” to
“Enabled.”
NOTE: The ServSwitch DVI-D KVM switches USB keyboard and USB mouse from
one computer to the other. If you plan to share other peripherals such as
a camera, printer, external storage device, or scanner, shut down a
computer’s driver before switching to another computer. Port switching is
equivalent to unplugging the USB cable from one computer and plugging
it to another. Some USB drivers check attached USB peripherals constantly
and do not support plug-n-play functionality.
3.2 Console Connection
1. Plug a DVI-D monitor into the console’s video port; plug a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse into the corresponding USB ports on the console.
2. To use the standard audio feature, plug a set of audio jacks from the speaker
and microphone to the console’s speaker port and microphone port
respectively.

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3. Plug USB peripherals into the USB 1 and/or USB 2 ports on the console side if
needed.
Plug up to two USB
peripherals into these USB
Type A ports
DVI-D monitor,
USB keyboard/
mouse, audio
speaker, and
microphone
KV9634A
Figure 3-1. Connecting the console.
3.3 Computer Connection
1. Use a DVI-D male-to-male video cable to connect computer video to the KVM
switch.
2. Use a USB A–B cable to connect the unit’s USB port (B connector, square
connector) and the USB port on the corresponding computer (A connector,
flat connector).
3. Use a set of audio cables to connect the speaker port and the microphone port
between the computer side of the unit and the corresponding computer.
(Audio connection is optional.)
4. Plug the power adapter from an appropriate DC power source to the switch
power port.

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EHN900024U
cable
KV9634A
Figure 3-2. Connecting the computer.
Figure 3-3. Four computers connected.

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Chapter 4: Operation
4. Operation
4.1 Front Panel
Figure 4-1. LEDs on the front panel.
4.1.1 LED Indicators
The LED turns green when the connected computer is powered on. Its
corresponding LED lights red when a connected computer is currently selected.
4.1.2 Push Buttons
For the KV9632A, press the “SELECT” button to switch PC ports between the
two connected computers, and wait for 2–3 seconds after each PC port is
switched. Then you can press the button to switch PC ports again.
For the KV9634A, each button on the front panel is associated with a connected
computer for selection. Press one of the buttons to select the connected
computer, and wait for 2–3 seconds after each port is switched. Then you can
press another button to switch PC ports again.
4.1.3 Auto Scan
For the KV9634A model only, the system automatically scans through the active
computers in sequence with a fixed interval (see Scan Time in Section 4.1.4).
To activate Auto Scan, press front-panel push buttons “3” and “4”
simultaneously. The port LED flashes during Auto Scan. Auto Scan is effective for
active computers only. To exit the Auto Scan mode, just tap any one of the push
buttons.
4.1.4 Scan Time
Set the scan time duration to 3, 8, 15, or 30 seconds.
For the KV9634A model only, to change the Scan Time, press both front-panel
buttons “1” and “2” simultaneously. The unit responds with beep(s) 1, 2, 3, or 4
times for Scan Time of 3, 8, 15 or 30 seconds respectively.

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NOTE: Scan Time is set to 3 seconds by default after blackout or reboot.
4.1.5 Adjust the Video (DVI) Signal (KV9634A only)
To optimize the video signal strength corresponding to the length or quality of
video cable, the user can adjust the signal by pressing the “FUNC” button and
then pressing a few more buttons.
FUNC button
Figure 4-2. FUNC button on the KV9634A.
Step 1: Press the “FUNC” button three times, and the Power LED will start to
flash once per second.
Step 2: Press pushbutton “1” once or twice to adjust the equalization of video
strength for the selected input port, and the unit will beep once (normal) or twice
(enhance).
or
Press pushbutton “3” once or twice to adjust the output current of the selected
port, and the unit will beep once (normal) or twice (enhance).
or
Press pushbutton “4” once, twice, three times, or four times to adjust the output
amplification of the selected port, and the unit will emit one beep (no pre-
emphasis), two beeps (low pre-emphasis), three beeps (medium pre-emphasis), or
four beeps (high pre-emphasis).
Step 3: Once the setting is finished, press the “FUNC” button once to exit the
setting.

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Chapter 4: Operation
4.2 Hotkey Commands
A Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence used to select a computer,
activate a computer scan, etc. The KVM switch interprets keystrokes for hotkeys
all the time. A hotkey sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes (successively in
0.2 seconds) followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates
a high-pitched beep for a correct hotkey command; otherwise, one low-pitched
beep is generated for error, and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to
the selected computer.
NOTE: Press and hold the Left Shift key and press the Num Lock key twice, then
release the Shift key followed by pressing the left Ctrl key once to enable/
disable the hotkey function.
Figure 4-3. Keyboard.
To select a computer:
(Example: Selects the computer at Port 1.)
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + 1
(Example: Selects the computer at Port 2.)
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + 2
NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.
To start Auto Scan:
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F1
To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice. When Auto Scan
detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning until the activity
stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of the
Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable.

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Manual Scan enables users to manually switch back and forth between active
computers.
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F2
To select the previous or the next computer, press the up-arrow key or down-
arrow key in sequence.
To abort the Manual Scan, press any other key.
To adjust Scan Rate, set the scan time before switching to the next computer:
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F3
The KVM Switch generates 1 to 4 beeps indicating scan times of 3, 8, 15, and 30
seconds respectively.
Audio Stick
There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and OFF. When set to “ON,” audio
selection follows computer selection. When set to “OFF,” audio selection stops
following computer selection. Use this to listen to a particular computer’s audio
signal while operating other computers.
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F5
The KVM switch beeps once or twice corresponding to ON or OFF respectively.
Force the audio signal to follow with the selected computer by pressing
the following hotkey:
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + A
USB-Port Rule
There are two options for setting the rule of USB 1 and USB 2 on the Console
side:
When set to “ON,” USB-Port selection follows computer selection.
When set to “OFF,” USB-Port selection stops following computer selection.
USB port setting for 2-Port model (KV9632A):
Press the hotkey below to turn ON/OFF both the USB 1 and USB 2 port Rule
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F7

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USB port setting for 4-Port model KV9634A:
USB 1: Pressing the hotkey below will turn ON/OFF the USB-Port Rule
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F7
USB 2: Pressing the hotkey below will turn ON/OFF the USB-Port Rule
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + F8
Force the USB signal to follow the selected computer by pressing the following
hotkey (applicable for both 2-Port [KV9632A] and 4-Port [KV9634A]):
L-Ctrl + L-Ctrl + U
NOTE: Make sure that the USB device is unlinked (safely removed) before
switching to the next computer.
Alternative Hotkey Commands
In addition to the Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl hotkeys, there are two alternative hotkey
sequences available.
1. For the following operations, users may press Scroll-Lock twice instead
of pressing Left-Ctrl twice.
To select a computer:
Scroll-Lock + Scroll-Lock + 1
(Example: Select the computer at port 1.)
Scroll-Lock + Scroll-Lock + 2
(Example: Select the computer at Port 2.)
NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.
2. For those keyboards that do not have or do not support Scroll Lock, press and
HOLD the Left-Shift and press Num-Lock twice instead of pressing Left-Ctrl
twice.
To select a computer:
Hold Left-Shift + Press Num-Lock + Press Num-Lock then release shift + Press 1
(Example: Select the computer at Port 1.)
Hold Left-Shift + Press Num-Lock + Press Num-Lock then release shift + Press 2
(Example: Select the computer at Port 2.)
NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.