Levelone Kvm-0201 User manual

Contents

OverView 1

Features 3

Package Content 3

Connection 4

Operation

LED Indicators 6

Hotkey Commands 6

Trouble shooting 10

Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures

to prevent any damage to LevelOne Cable KVM or any connecting device.

OverView

Managing two computers has never been this easy! LevelOne KVM-0201, 2-port Cable KVM, is the latest and the smallest 2-port KVM switch ever developed. Embedded with two high-quality mini-coaxial cables, this tiny

KVM switch is your best companion while accessing two computers.

Connecting the two cables from the LevelOne Cable KVM to the keyboard, mouse and monitor ports of your computers is all it takes! Once done, you get all the conveniences of controlling your computers with only one

PS/2 keyboard, mouse and monitor. Its true plug-and-play design, ease-of-use and ultra reliability make it an excellent choice for users of all kinds.

Figure 1: LevelOne KVM-0201 Cable KVM

Features

◆Ultra compact in size with cables already mounted on the switch

◆Plugging the cables to computers is all it takes

◆A unique loop to secure the switch on your desktop or computer

◆Computer selection by easy hotkey commands

◆Hot plug-and-play ensures easy setup and installation

◆LEDs for easy computer selection indicators

◆Advanced video enhancement technology for crisp clear VGA quality up to 1920 x 1440 with DDC2B

◆Sync-EmuTM technology guarantees flawless computer switching and trouble-free PC boot up

Package Content

◆User’s manual x 1

◆LevelOne KVM-0201 Cable KVM x 1

◆Cable with PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and HDB15 VGA connectors:

60cm cable x 1 & 180cm cable x 1, already attached

◆Hotkey command sticker x 1

Connection

1. Turn both computers off before connection.

2. Connect the shorter cable, with its HDB15 connector marked with “1”, to the computer near you. Secure, in order, the mouse, keyboard and monitor connectors of the cable to the computer’s respective ports. The

connectors are color-coded; mate the connectors with the same color. The purple connector is for keyboard and the green connector for mouse.

3. Connect the other computer using the other (longer) cable with its HDB15 connector marked with “2”. Secure the keyboard, mouse and monitor connectors of this cable to the computer.

4. Connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a VGA monitor to the respective ports on LevelOne KVM-0201. The complete installation is shown in figure 2.

5. Strap LevelOne KVM-0201 to your desktop, computer or cubical wall with the molded loop, if the ground floor is not the preferable place for the Cable KVM.

Figure 2: Complete connection

Operation

LED Indicators

Two LEDs indicate the status of the switch. One LED illuminates indicating the active port. The LED near the HDB15 connector is for the Local PC (computer 1) and the opposite LED is for the Remote PC (computer 2).

In Auto Scan mode, the keyboard’s ScrollLock LED should flash.

Hotkey Commands

Computers are selected by hotkey commands, a series of fixed keystrokes, to select a computer or to initiate Auto Scan. A Hotkey command starts with two left keystrokes followed by one more keystroke.

!To select computer 1:

left- left-

!To select computer 2:

left- left-

!To initiate Auto Scan: Automatically scan the computers alternately at a fixed interval. WhenAuto Scan detects any keystroke or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning until activity has stopped. The length of the

Auto Scan interval is adjustable by another Hotkey command. Keyboard’s ScrollLock LED flashes duringAuto Scan mode.

left- left-

To abort Auto Scan:

left- left-

!To toggle computer selection: To select the other computer, from computer 1to computer 2or vice versa.

left- left-

!To select Auto Scan interval: Available settings are 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds.

left- left-

!To re-sync the mouse: Regain mouse control after hot plug-and-play.

left- left-

Specification LevelOne KVM-0201

Computer port number 2

Computer status LED Red x 2

Computer selection Hotkey commands

Emulation keyboard PS/2; AT

Emulation mouse PS/2

Scan Interval 3, 8, 15, 30 sec.

VGA Resolution 1920x1440; DDC, DDC2, DDC2B

Cable length to computer 60cm (2ft) x 1, 180cm (6ft) x 1

Cable & connector Micro-coaxial, double-shielded

gold plated pins in PS/2 connectors

Computer

connection

Keyboard

Mouse

Monitor

miniDIN6 PS/2 male x 2

HDB15 male x 2

Console

connection

Keyboard

Mouse

Monitor

miniDIN6 PS/2 female x 1

HDB15 female x 1

Power consumption Power-free operation, draws

negligible power from computers

Size 62x49x21(mm)

Weight (w/o cable) 290g

Trouble shooting

Before you start, double-check all the connections. Make sure all the connectors are well seated. Keyboard connector and mouse connector are color-coded. Make sure only connectors of the

same colors are mated and recycle the power for both computers.

Symptom solutions Possible causes Recommended

Mouse does not work Improper

initialization . Unplug then plug the mouse

from the switch

. Tap the left key twice

followed by to re-sync

the mouse

The switch keeps on

selecting computers

back and forth.

It is in Auto Scan

mode. The

keyboard’s

ScrollLock LED

should be flashing.

You can still use the selected

computer during Auto Scan

mode. To abort the Auto

Scan, tap the left key

twice.

Unable to change

computer selection. Incorrect Hotkey

commands To select computer 2, tap the

keyboard with the following

keys within 3 seconds:

The key on the left

keyboard, two times; then,

the function once.

Both LED indicators are

off. . Both computers

are off

. Bad connection

. Turn on at least one

computer

. Be sure both connections

are secured.

One LED indicator is on

while both computers

are off.

At least one

computer has

keyboard power up

ability.

This is not a problem. You

may still use the keyboard

power up feature of that

computer.

Auto Scan does not

work. It works when both

computers are on. Turn on both computers.

Auto Scan interval is

incorrect since my last

use.

Auto Scan resets to

the default of 3

seconds when both

computers are off.

It is required to re-issue

Hotkey commands to set the

interval to a non-default one.

The switch lies on the

floor and gets dirty

easily.

Move it away from

the dust. Use the loop on the

strain-relief cable mold and

tie it to your desktop or

cubical wall.

How can I connect an

old computer using

serial mouse?

The switch does

not support serial

mouse.

It is time to replace that old

computer.

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