Digitus Pocket USB KVM switch User manual

2-Port
Pocket USB KVM switch
Users Manual
(DS-11802-1)

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Index
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................3
1.1. FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................3
1.2. PHYSICAL DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................4
1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................4
2. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................5
3. INSTALLING THE USB/DVI CABLE KVM SWITCH ....................................................................6
3.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................................6
3.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................6
3.3. HOT SWAPPABLE ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.4. DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 98/SE ONLY)........................................................................6
4. OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................9
4.1. PUSH BUTTON OPERATION.......................................................................................................9
4.1.1. PC SELECTION.................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2. AUTO-SCAN ........................................................................................................................9
4.2. HOT KEY OPERATION.............................................................................................................10
4.2.1. PC SELECTION.................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.2. AUDIO SELECTION .............................................................................................................10

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing 2-port USB/DVI Cable KVM Switch with Audio!
You now have a high quality, durable system that enables you to control two
computers from one console (USB Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor). In
addition, this device allows you to independently control and switch audio
between two computers.
1.1. Features
1. Controls 2 computers from a single console (Keyboard/Mouse) over USB
connection.
2. Support Windows (98SE and above), Mac , Linux
3. Compliant with DVI 1.1 standards,
4. Supports speaker and Microphone.
5. Emulates a keyboard on each PC to allow your computers to boot normally
without a keyboard error.
6. Supports hot-swap. All devices connected to the KVM can be added or
removed at any time, without shutting the unit down.
7. Supports USB keyboard Hot-Key Switch (for Microsoft Windows series) and
push buttons for easy operation.
8. Supports Auto-Scan function to alternate video between both computers.
9. Supports LED display for PC and audio status monitoring.
10. Supports max resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
11. Supports Plug and Play.
12. Self powered through USB connection.
13. Supports independent audio switching.

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1.2. Physical Diagram
Active PC LED Indicators:
RED LED indicates that the 2-port USB/DVI 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/DVI Cable KVM Switch with Audio.
2. User’s manual.
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
DVI Output
PC 1 LED Indicators (Red)
MIC Jack
PC connection 1 LED Indicators (Green)
PC connection 2 LED Indicators (Green)
PC 2 LED Indicators (Red)
Speaker Jack
PC1 Selection Push Button
PC2 Selection Push Button

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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
Red for PC Selection
Green for PC ON-Line Selection
PC
Connectors
USB 2 x Type A USB Connectors
Video 2 x DVI (male)
Speaker 2 x Stereo speaker plugs
Microphone 2 x Mono microphone plugs
KVM Body 2 x Video Connector (male)
Console Ports
Keyboard / Mouse 2 x Type A USB Connectors (female)
Video 1 x DVI (female)
Speaker 1 x Stereo speaker jack
Microphone 1 x Mono microphone jack
Host 2 x Video Connector (female)
Auto-Scan Interval 10 Seconds
DDC, DDC2 monitor Yes (Max. Resolution: 1920x1080)@60Hz
Hot Swappable Yes
Operating systems supported Windows (98SE and above), 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 450 g

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3. Installing the USB/DVI Cable KVM Switch
3.1. System Requirements
1. A PC with USB port and 1 DVI port.
2. Windows 98SE or later, Mac OS 8/9/OS X, Linux Kernel 2.3 or later.
3. USB Keyboard and mouse.
4. Monitor with DVI port
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. Plug the Speaker and Microphone to the corresponding jacks on KVM
Switch.
4. Connect KVM switch cables to DVI, USB, Speaker and Microphone ports
on computers.
5. 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/DVI 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/DVI 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/DVI Cable KVM Switch by the following
instruction from Step A-G.Please have your Windows 98 CD ready.

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Fig.A
Fig.B
Fig.C
A. Press “Next” to Continue.
(Ref. Fig. A)
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)

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Fig.D
Fig.E
* The driver might be located in a different directory from the figure above.
Fig.F
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)
F. Press “OK” to continue
(Ref. Fig. F)

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Fig.G
4. Operation
The 2-port USB/DVI Cable KVM Switch can switch the keyboard, video, mouse
by pushing button and Hot Key.
The switching of Audio inputs (speaker & microphone) is independent and be
controlled by Hot Key only. The Audio inputs is not be switched with PC
selection.
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.
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.
4.2.2. Audio Selection
[NumLock] + [NumLock] →change the active audio port.
Hot Key Action
[ScrollLock] + [ScrollLock] Switch active PC connection to the next PC
[NumLock] + [NumLock] Switch active Audio connection to the next PC