Hawking HKS112AU User manual

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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations 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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her
own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
VCCI Mark Warning
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every HKS112AU 2-Port
Audio & Mic KVM Switch with Integrated Cables is free from
physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product proves
defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking
Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization
number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking
Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE
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Overview………………………………………………….1-2
System Requirements……………………….2
Package Contents……………….…………...2
Features……….…………………………………………….3
Installation Diagram………………………………………4
Installation……………………………………………….5-6
Operating Procedure……………………………….…7- 8
Select Button…………………………………7
Hot Keys………………………………………8
Quick Reference Sheet………………………………9-10
Specifications…………………………………….. …11-12
Troubleshooting…………………………………… ..13-15

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HKS112AU
Audio & Mic KVM Switch with Integrated Cables.
Compactly designed for home or office use and engineered to
achieve optimal performance. The HKS112AU enables you to
share a single PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor set
with two computers. With 59” built-in cables, the HKS112AU
consoles a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse into a single USB
port on your computers, saving you the trouble of additional
cabling. The HKS112AU also comes with audio and
microphone supports, which allow you to share your
computers with one set of speakers and microphone.
Furthermore, the microphone and the speakers set can act
independently from your computers, so you still can listen to
your music or using your microphone while switching between
computers. Computer selection is through hotkey
combinations and manual selection button with LED
indicators for easy status monitoring. Installation is easy as
Plug-and –Play, no configuration needed.
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Package Contents:
 One HKS112AU 2-Port Audio & Mic KVM Switch
w/Integrated Cable
 One User’s Manual
System Requirements:
 Computer:
- One available USB port
- One VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor port
 Console (KVM Switch) side:
- One PS/2 Keyboard
- One PS/2 Mouse
- One VGA, SVGA, or MulitiSync monitor
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Features
▪2-port USB PS/2 KVM switch with audio and
microphone
▪Audio and Microphone switching independently from your
Computers
▪USB 1.1 Specification compliant
▪UHCI, OHCI USB interface support
▪Multi-platform support for PCs and Macintosh G3/G4
MACs, iMACs
▪Hot pluggable for swapping keyboard and mouse
without powering down your computers.
▪PS/2 & USB Keyboard and mouse legacy support for
USB-enabled computers
▪PC selection through hotkey sequences or manual
selection button
▪LED indicators for easy status monitoring
▪Buzzer sound for port switching confirmation
▪High VGA resolution 1920 x 1440
▪PS/2 or USB interface power
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Warning
▪The HKS112AU is hot-pluggable enable. However,
to ensure all the computers working properly,
powered off your computers prior to installation.
Installation
Step 1:
Connect the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, monitor,
speakers, and microphone to the corresponding ports on
the HKS112AU.
Step 2:
Then, connect each of the built-in cables set (VGA, USB,
Speaker, and Microphone) to the corresponding ports on your
computers.
Note: the built-in cables are color-coded to match the appropriate
ports on your computers; however, double-check each
connector’s icon before you make the physical connection.
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Step 3:
After you have connected both of the built-in cables sets,
power on your computers; blue LED on the KVM Switch
will light up and the PC 1 will be displayed on the monitor.
Now, the installation procedure is complete. To select
your PC, please refer to the Operating Procedure on the
next page.
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There are two methods to control the HKS112AU KVM
Switch: the hot key combinations or the manual select
button on your KVM Switch.
Select Button
The Select button enables you to switch your PC
through pushing a button on your HKS112AU KVM
switch. The blue or the green LEDs will light up
according to the selected computer port.
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Note: The select button only select your speakers and
microphone along with the PC ONLY IF your audio
and microphone are bound together. To bind or unbin
d
your audio & mic, please refer to Hot Keys commands
or the Quick Reference Sheet.

Hot Keys
A keyboard hot key sequence consists of three specific
keystrokes:
Hotkey Sequence= ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key
Example:
To Select PC 1: Scroll Lock →Scroll Lock →1
To Select PC 2: Scroll Lock →Scroll Lock →2
For more hot key commands, please refer to the Quick
Reference Sheet.
Warning: There are a few guide lines that you must follow when
operating with the hot key combinations.
1. Currently only number keys on the top row are available for
hot keys function. Do not use the number pad for hot key
commands.
2. The hotkey notation ScrLk + ScrLk + (key), denotes that you
should hit the individual key consecutively one at a time, not
simultaneously.
3. The Scroll Lock keystrokes must be pressed consecutively
within 2 seconds following the command key(s). Otherwise,
the hot key sequence will not work properly.
4. Make sure that you are not using a USB keyboard; otherwise
the hot key feature will not be able to function properly.
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Only the top row number keys are available for hotkeys. DO
NOT use number pad for hotkey commands.
COMMAND HOTKEYS SELECT
BUTTON
LED
INDICATIONS
Select PC 1 or
PC 2
(selecting the
computer without
selecting the USB
devices)
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →1 or
2
Press the
Select
button
PC 1 = Blue
PC 2 = Green
Select Audio &
Mic
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →F1
or F2
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USB LED will
light up on the
selected PC
Bind the PC &
Audio/Mic
(enable them to
switch
simultaneously
with your PC)*
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →Q
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Unbind the PC &
Audio/Mic
(Enable them to
switch
independently
from your PC )
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →W
Select the
Previous PC
(Higher channel)
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →↑
Press the
Select
button
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Select the Next
PC
(Lower channel)
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →↓
Press the
Select
button
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Auto Scan (Auto
scan through every
connected channel
for quick screen
browsing of each
channel.)
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →S ------------ ------------
Terminate Auto
Scan
Any key on
the keyboard ------------ ------------
Beep Sound
On/Off
(For port switching
confirmation)
Scroll Lock
→Scroll
Lock →B
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* When PC & Audio/Mic are bound together, your speakers &
microphone will switch simultaneously with your PC. To avoid any
interuption while switching PC, please unbind your audio &
microphone.
Mac Users :
An additional mapping for hot key users:
ScrLk + ScrLk + C = a(CD/DVD drive eject key)
ScrLk + ScrLk + F10 = F13
ScrLk + ScrLk + F11 = F14
ScrLk + ScrLk + F12 = F15

Model No. HKS112AU
PC Port Two
Console Port One
PC Port Connectors (2) USB TYPE A cables
(2) VGA/SVGA HDB 15-pin male
(1) 3.5mm audio (in/out) jack
(1) 3.5mm microphone (in/out) jack
Console Port
Connectors
(1) PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din female
(1) PS/2 Mouse 6 pin Mini Din female
(1) VGA/SVGA HDB 15 pin female
(1) 3.5 mm audio (in/out) jack
(1) 3.5 mm microphone (in/out) jack
On Screen Display No
PC selection Hotkeys and Select Button
LED’s Two PCs port Status for PC and USB Devices
Scan Delay Time 5 seconds
Keyboard/Mouse
Emulation
PS/2 to USB
VGA Resolution 1920 x 1440 pixels
Power Type PS/2 & USB Interface Power
Power Adapter DC 9V 500mA (Optional Only & Power Adapter is
not included)
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Operation
Temperature
0 ~ 40° C
Storage Temperature -20 ~60° C
Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
Housing Plastic
Dimension
(L x W x H)
85 x 65 x 28 mm
Cable Length 59 inches or 1.5M
Weight 160 g
* Weight registered here does not include the built-in
cables
Safety / Emission FCC, CE

Check hardware requirements to make sure that all of your
cables and devices are firmly and properly connected. Also,
make sure that your PC systems recognize the keyboard and
mouse type before installation. If the listed conditions are met
and the problem still persists, please see below:
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Keyboard is not responding
If an error message appears on the screen and you are
using Windows 95/98/SE, the PC BIOS may (Basic Input
Output System) need to be setup. Please refer to your
computer manufacturer’s manual or your motherboard’s
manual to enable the USB option in the BIOS settings
before you using any USB devices.
The KVM Switch may be in Auto Scan Mode. To stop or
start auto scanning mode, using the hot key commands,
press Scroll Lock →Scroll Lock →End.
Reset your KVM Switch by using the hot key sequence:
Scroll Lock →Scroll Lock →End. Then rebooting your
computers.
Reset the keyboard / mouse by unplugging your keyboard
and reboot your computers.
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The computer may be using an incompatible mouse /
keyboard. First, check the System Requirements to make
sure the KVM supports the keyboard / mouse. Then,
check the computer's Device Manager to make sure that
the correct driver for your mouse / keyboard has been
installed. (The driver can be supplied by the mouse /
keyboard manufacturer or the computer's operating
system.)
Some notebook computers, especially the IBM ThinkPad
and Toshiba Tecra, experience difficulties when their
mouse and keyboard ports are being used at the same
time. To avoid this, only connect the mouse port or the
keyboard port. If you connect the mouse port, you will
have to use the notebook's keyboard when the notebook
becomes the active computer.
No response to the hot key combinations.
Resend the hot key command, one-by-one within 2
seconds apart. Press and release each key in sequence.
Mouse troubleshooting or not responding
If your mouse hangs or behaves abnormally, you can hit the
following hotkey commands for mouse reset:
(a) When you are using a PnP OS such as Windows 98 Second
Edition or later Windows operating systems such as Win2k,
WinXP, etc., hit ScrLk + ScrLk + End for mouse reset.
(b) When you are using a non-PnP OS such as Linux, NT4.0,
etc, just hit one of the following hotkey commands for mouse
reset according to your mouse configuration on the non-PnP
OS --
ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 1 for a 2-key mouse setting;
ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 2 for a 3-key wheel mouse setting;
ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 3 for a 5-key wheel mouse setting.

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Monitor display problems.
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Screen does not show up properly or the screen is blank.
Check your screen setting. Make sure it did not exceed
the highest resolution supported. If the resolution is higher
then the maximum VGA /SVGA/Multisync supported, then
your console screen may show up blank.
Ghosting or stripes on your screen.
This may be due to excessive electromagnetic
interferences from external environments that come to
compromise video signal integrity. Check the entire path of
your video cable layout and see whether there is any
undue presence of a strong electromagnetic source such
as a large motor, a power cable, or another significant
electromagnetic source. If there is any present, remove it
or try to reroute your video cables so as to avoid or
minimize its interference.
The screen flickers horribly
Your KVM Switch may be in the Auto Scan mode. Press
any key on the keyboard to stop Auto Scan.