LevelOne KVM-0223 User manual

Ver. 1.0.0-0803
KVM-0223
2-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
LevelOne
User Manual

English
Package Contents
1. KVM-0223
2. User Manual
3. Quick Installation Guide
Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using
on any computer in the installation
A USB Keyboard
A USB Mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the
system:
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync video port
A USB Type A port
Hardware Review
1. Port LEDs
2. KVM Cables
3. Speaker Jack
4. Console Port
5. USB keyboard/Mouse connector
6. Speaker Plug
7. Video Connector
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Installation
Important
1. Before you begin, make sure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting has
been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the
Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the
computer.
2. To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure that all the devices you will be
connecting are properly grounded.
Installing your new KVM-0223 involves the following steps:
1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, and mouse into their ports on the KVM-0223. The keyboard
and mouse ports are labeled with an icon to distinguish them.
Plug the keyboard in before plugging in the mouse. When using a
wireless composite keyboard and mouse, its USB cable must plug into
the KVM-0223’s keyboard port for the Hotkeys to function.
The mouse connector is actually a USB port, and can accept any USB
compatible peripheral. You can even connect a hub to install multiple
USB devices.
2. Plug your speakers into the KVM-0223’s speaker jack. *This step is optional
3. Plug the USB, video, and speaker connectors of the attached KVM cables into their
respective ports on the computers you are installing.
4. Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: The KVM-0223’s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on.
Operation
Hotkey Port Selection
All hotkey port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

Invoking Hotkey Mode:
All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes three
steps.
1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key.
2. Press and release the minus [-] key.
3. Release the Num Lock key.
Hotkey Summary Table
Combination Function
[Port ID] + [Enter] Switches access to the computer that
corresponds to that Port ID (1 or 2).
[A]
Invokes Auto Scan Mode.
Note: The Auto Scan feature automatically
cycles through the two ports at regular
5-second intervals.
[Num Lock]
+ [-]
[Esc] or [Spacebar] Exits Hotkey, and Auto Scan Modes.
Skip Mode
Skip Mode is a shortcut method for port switching. To perform a skip, simply tap the Scroll
Lock key twice. When you do this, the KVM focus switches from its current port, to the other
one.
Hotkey Configuration
After invoking HSM, key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function:
Key Function
H Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. The alternate
HSM invocation keys are [Ctrl] + [F12].
T Toggles between the default and alternate Skip Mode invocation keys. The
alternate Skip Mode invocation keys are [Ctrl] + [Ctrl].
F10 Auto detects the keyboard operating platform (for PC compatible systems).
F1 Sets the PC Compatible keyboard operating platform.
F2 Sets the Mac keyboard operating platform.
F3 Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform.
F7 Sets a Generic keyboard operating platform.
[F6] [nn]
[Enter]
Sets the keyboard language layout. Where nn is a two digit number that
represents the keyboard language code. (US English:33; French: 08;

Japanese: 15)
F4 Prints out the current hotkey, keyboard operating platform, and language code
settings.
F5 Performs a USB reset.
R [Enter] Resets the Hotkey settings to their default status.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Keyboard / Mouse
needs to be reset. Unplug the keyboard / mouse from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it back in.
Hotkey sequence
input incorrectly. Resend the Hotkey command - press and
release each key in the sequence individually.
Keyboard
and/or
Mouse Not
Responding
Switch needs to be
reset. Turn off the computers; wait 5 seconds; turn the computers back on.
Video
Problems Resolution and/or Refresh rate set too
high. Select a lower resolution and/or bandwidth.
Specifications Function KVM-0223
Computer Connections 2
Port Selection Hotkey
Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)
Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Console
Ports Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)
Keyboard/ Mouse 2 x USB Type A Male (Black)
Video 2 x HDB-15 Male (Blue)
Connectors
KVM
Ports Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Plug Male (Green)
LEDs Selected 2 (Green)
Cable
Length Computers 1.2m
Emulation Keyboard/ Mouse USB
Video 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Scan Interval 5 Seconds
Operating Temp. 0-50°C
Storage Temp. -20-60°C
Environment Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-condensing
Housing Plastic
Weight 0.40 kg
Physical
Properties Dimensions
(L x W x H) 8.1 x 6.3 x 2.35 cm

Keyboard Emulation Mapping
The USB 101/104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun or Mac keyboard. The
corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Sun Keyboard
Note: When using [Ctrl] combinations, press and release the Ctrl key, then press and release
the activation key.
PS/2 Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl] [T] Stop
[Ctrl] [F2] Again
[Ctrl] [F3] Props
[Ctrl] [F4] Undo
[Ctrl] [F5] Front
[Ctrl] [F6] Copy
[Ctrl] [F7] Open
[Ctrl] [F8] Paste
[Ctrl] [F9] Find
[Ctrl] [F10] Cut
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Ctrl] [H] Help

Mac Keyboard
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key, then press and release
the second key.
PS/2 Mac Keyboard
[Shift] Shift
[Ctrl] Ctrl
[Win]
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Alt] L Alt/Option
[Prt_Sc] F13
[Scroll Lock] F14
[Desktop Menu] =
[Enter] Return
[Back Space] Delete
[Ins] Help
[Ctrl] [Win] F15