Digitus DS-11900 User manual

2-Port USB/HDMI
Cable KVM Switch
User’s Manual
DS-11900
Version 1.0

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Index
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. PHYSICAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................ 3
1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................... 4
2. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3. INSTALLING THE USB/HDMI CABLE KVM SWITCH........................................................................ 5
3.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 5
3.3. HOT SWAPPABLE ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.4. DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 98/SE ONLY)............................................................................... 5
4. OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1. PUSH BUTTON OPERATION................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.1. PC SELECTION............................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.2. AUTO-SCAN.................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2. HOT KEY OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1. PC SELECTION............................................................................................................................... 8

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch that
employs HDMI display technology for use with high definition digital monitors
and HDTVs. With integrated digital audio, the KVM Switches also allow users to
experience high-definition sound. You now have a high quality, durable system
that enables you to control two computers from one console (USB Mouse,
Keyboard, and Monitor).
1.1. Features
1. Controls 2 computers from a single console (Keyboard/Mouse) over USB
connection.
2. Support Window 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/2003, Mac , Linux
3. Compliant with HDMI High Speed (1.3a)
4. Supports hot-swap. All devices connected to the KVM can be added or
removed at any time, without shutting the unit down.
5. Supports USB keyboard Hot-Key Switch (for Microsoft Windows series) and
push buttons for easy operation.
6. Supports Auto-Scan function to alternate video between both computers.
7. Supports LED display for PC and audio status monitoring.
8. Supports max resolution : 1920x1200@60Hz
9. Supports Plug and Play.
10. Self powered through USB connection.
1.2. Physical Diagram
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
HDMI Output
PC 1 LED Indicators (Blue)
PC connection 1 LED Indicators (Green)
PC connection 2 LED Indicators (Green)
PC 2 LED Indicators (Blue)

Active PC LED Indicators: BLUE LED indicates that the 2-port USB/HDMI Cable
KVM Switch is switched to the corresponding PC.
PC Connection LED Indicators: GREEN LED indicates the status of PC connection
1.3. Package Contents
1. One 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch.
2. User’s manual.
2. Specifications
Specification
Number Of Computers Controlled 2
Selection Method USB Keyboard Hot Key and Push button
USB Versions supported USB 1.1 / 2.0
LEDs
Blue for PC Selection
Green for PC ON-Line Selection
PC
Connectors
USB 2 x Type A USB Connectors
Video 2 x HDMI (male)
KVM Body 3 x Video Connector (male)
Console Ports
Keyboard / Mouse 2 x Type A USB Connectors (female)
Video 1 x HDMI (female)
Auto-Scan Interval 10 Seconds
DDC2B monitor Yes (Max. Resolution: 1920x1200)@60Hz
Hot Swappable Yes
Operating systems supported Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/2003,
Mac, Linux
Device driver No
Power By PC USB power
Cable Length 1.20 Meter
Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 65 x 85 x 25 mm
Unit Weight 330
PC1 Selection Push Button
PC2 Selection Push Button

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3. Installing the USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch
3.1. System Requirements
1. PCs with USB port and 1 HDMII port each.
2. Graphic card support the audio output over the HDMI port (Recommend for
audio support).
3. Windows 98 or later, Mac OS 8/9/OS X, Linux Kernel 2.3 or later.
4. USB Keyboard and mouse.
5. Monitor with HDMI port
6. Monitor has speakers or audio output port(Recommend Recommend for audio
support).
3.2. Hardware Installation
1. Turn off computers.
2. Plug the USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor to the corresponding
connectors on KVM Switch.
3. Connect KVM switch cables to HDMI, USB ports on computers.
4. Turn on computers
Note: If the monitor can not support the maximum resolution it should
have with KVM switch, please restart the computers to work out the
problem.
3.3. Hot Swappable
The 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch supports hot-swap technology. All the
components can be added or removed at any time without shutting the PC down.
3.4. Driver Installation (Windows 98/SE only)
After you connect the 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch to your PC, Win 98
will automatically detect the device and prompt for the driver installation. Please
install the 2-port USB Cable KVM Switch by the following instruction from Step
A-G.Please have your Windows 98 CD ready.
Fig.A
A. Press “Next” to Continue.
(Ref. Fig. A)

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Fig.B
Fig.C
Fig.D
Fig.E
B. Select “Search for the
best driver for your device”
and press “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. Fig. B).
C. Please insert the
“Windows 98” CD into your
CD-ROM drive. Click
“CD-Rom drive” and press
“Next” to continue.
(Ref. Fig. C)
D. Press “Next” to start the
installation process.
(Ref. Fig. D)
E. Sometimes Windows
cannot locate the necessary
driver automatically. So you
need to choose “Browse” to
specify the location of the
driver on your “Windows
98” CD manually.
(Ref. Fig. E)

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* The driver might be located in a different directory from the figure above.
Fig.F
Fig.G
4. Operation
The 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch can switch the keyboard, video, mouse by
pushing button and Hot Key.
4.1. Push Button Operation
4.1.1. PC Selection
User can switch Computers (Keyboard, Mouse and Video inputs) by pressing
push button directly.
4.1.2. Auto-Scan
Start Auto-Scan
Press and hold push button for longer than 3 seconds will turn the system
into auto-scan mode. The auto-scan time interval is fixed to 10 seconds.
Stop Auto-Scan
Under auto-scan mode, press any push button will stop auto-scan.
F. Press “OK” to continue
(Ref. Fig. F)
G. Press “Finish” and
Windows has finished
installing the USB Human
Interface Device driver for
PS/2 keyboard & mouse.
(Ref. Fig. G)

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4.2. Hot Key Operation
When using the Hot Key sequences, the keys must be pressed within 6 seconds,
otherwise the Hot Key action will terminate.
The Hot Key Operation is only supported under Microsoft Windows series system.
4.2.1. PC Selection
[ScrollLock] + [ScrollLock] →change the active PC port.
Hot Key Action
[ScrollLock] + [ScrollLock] Switch active PC connection to the next PC
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FCC Statement
This device generates and uses radio frequency and may cause interference to radio and television reception if not installed and used
properly. This has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications
in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by plugging the device in and out, the user can try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.