Monoprice 38295 User manual

2-Port USB and HDMI® KVM Switch
P/N 38295
User's Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra
attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not
place drinks or other containers with moisture on or near the device.
If moisture does get in or on the device, immediately unplug it from
the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying power.
Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected
cables with wet hands.
Do not expose this device to excessive vibration.
Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations
in temperature or humidity.
Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not
place it in, on, or near a heat source, such as a fireplace, stove,
radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making
any electrical connections.
Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners,
solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth
with warm water.
This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open,
service, or modify this device.

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INTRODUCTION
This 2-Port USB and HDMI® KVM Switch allows you to use a single HDMI
monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, microphone, and headset/speakers
with two desktop or laptop computers. You can easily switch computers
using the built-in Port Selector, keyboard hotkeys, or with a simple
double-click of the mouse wheel. It supports HDMI video resolutions up
to 1900x1200 and is compatible with Windows®, Mac®, Linux®, UNIX®,
Novell® NetWare®, and DOS PCs. It features Video DynaSync™
technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes
the video resolution when switching ports. The KVM and audio focus can
be separated, so one computer can have the KVM focus and the other
the audio focus. If one of the connected computers is powered off, the
switch will automatically select the other computer.

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FEATURES
Includes two sets of 3.9-foot USB, HDMI®, and audio cables built-in
for connecting the two computers
Allows computer selection using the dedicated Remote Port
Selector button, keyboard hotkey, or with the simple double-click
of the mouse wheel
Supports independent KVM and audio selection, one computer can
have the KVM focus, while the other has the audio focus
Supports HDMI resolutions up to 1900x1200
Features Video DynaSync™ technology, which eliminates boot-up
display problems and optimizes the video resolution when
switching ports
Compatible with Windows®, Mac®, Linux®, UNIX®, Novell®
NetWare®, and DOS PCs
Features independent KVM and audio computer selection
Supports gaming and multimedia keyboards
Supports multifunction and wireless keyboards and mice
The console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most
mouse drivers
Features Mac keyboard support and emulation
Supports US English, French, and Japanese keyboard layouts
Supports firmware upgrading
Requires no external power connection

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring
that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to
none. If you have any problem with your order, please give us an
opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer
Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
www.monoprice.com or via email at suppo[email protected]. Check the
website for support times and links.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all
the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact
Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.
1x 2-Port KVM Switch
2x Hotkey Stickers
1x User's Manual
1x Quick Start Guide

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Port LEDs: Two LEDs to indicate the selected computer and its
status. The LED illuminates solid when the corresponding computer
is selected. The LED flashes when the corresponding computer is
being scanned by the Auto Scan function. The LED is off when the
corresponding computer is not selected.
2. Console Keyboard Port: Plug your USB keyboard into this port.
3. Console Monitor Port: Plug your HDMI® display into this port.
4. Console Mouse Port: Plug your USB mouse into this port.
5. KVM Cables: Two sets of USB, HDMI, and audio cables for
connecting the two computers.

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6. Console Audio Ports: 3.5mm jacks for connecting a microphone and
headphones/speakers. Note that if your HDMI display has speakers,
you do not need to connect headphones/speakers, unless you want
to use separate the KVM and audio focus feature.
7. Remote Port Selector: Momentarily press the button to switch
computer selection. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to
swap the default Hotkey Prefix between Scroll Lock and Ctrl.
OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
The following table details the specific operating system versions
supported by the KVM.
OS
Version
Windows®
2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista® / 7
Linux®
RedHat
9.0 / Fedora and higher
SuSE
10 / 11.1 and higher
Ubuntu
7.04 / 7.10
UNIX®
FreeBSD
5.5 / 6.1 / 6.2
Novell®
NetWare®
6.0 / 6.5
Mac®
OS 9 and higher
DOS
6.2 and higher

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INSTALLATION
Perform the following steps to install this KVM switch.
1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and
unplugged from its power source. This is especially true for
computers that have the Keyboard Power On feature.
2. Plug your USB keyboard into the Console Keyboard Port on the
switch.
3. Plug your HDMI® display into the Console Monitor Port on the
switch.
4. Plug your USB mouse or graphics tablet into the Console Mouse
Port on the switch.
5. (Optional) Plug a microphone into the 3.5mm Console Audio Port
with the pink plastic ring.
6. (Optional) Plug a pair of headphones or powered speakers into the
3.5mm Console Audio Port with the green plastic ring. Note that if
your HDMI display has speakers, you do not need to use external
headphones/speakers, unless you want to use the separate KVM
and audio focus feature.

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7. Plug the two USB, one HDMI®, and two audio cables on one of the
KVM Cables into the appropriate ports on the first computer.
8. Repeat step 7 for the second KVM Cable and second computer.
9. Plug in and power on both computers. By default, the switch will
select the first computer that is powered on.
Note: The USB ports are standard USB 2.0 ports and can accept any USB
peripheral. If you want to use additional peripherals, plug a USB hub into
one of the two USB ports, then plug the keyboard, mouse, and additional
peripheral(s) into the hub.

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OPERATION
This KVM switch supports three different methods of switching the
selected computer, which are detailed in the following sections.
Important Note: Do not switch focus when a USB peripheral, other than
the keyboard and mouse, is in active operation. Doing so could result in
data loss and/or file corruption.
Manual Switching
Momentarily press the button on the Remote Port Selector to manually
switch the KVM and audio focus from one computer to the other.
Mouse Switching
Double-click the mouse wheel button to swap the KVM and audio focus
from one computer to the other.
Notes:
1. This method is only supported by USB 3-button mice with a scroll
wheel.
2. The function is not available by default. It must be enabled by first
enabling Mouse Emulation with the hotkey command ([m] [Enter]),
then turning on the Scroll Wheel Switching function ([w] [Enter]).
Hotkey Switching
The hotkey method of switching offers the most flexibility in that you can
independently switch the KVM and audio focus. All hotkey commands
are prefaced with the Hotkey Prefix, which by default is two presses of
the [Scroll Lock] key. To swap the KVM and audio focus from one
computer to the other, type:
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]

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HOTKEY SUMMARY
In order to function, hotkeys in the following table must be prefaced
with the Hotkey Prefix. By default the Hotkey Prefix is:
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
By pressing and holding the Remote Port Selector for 3 seconds, you can
swap the Hotkey Prefix between the default and the following:
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]
Note that the following key names in the Hotkey Combination column
are enclosed in brackets. The brackets should not be typed.
Hotkey
Combination
Function
[Enter]
Toggles the KVM and Audio focus between the
two computers. Note that if the KVM and Audio
focus are on different computers, only the KVM
focus switches.
[k] [Enter]
Toggles the KVM focus only.
[s] [Enter]
Toggles the Audio focus only. Note that this
function requires the use of external
headphones/speakers.
[a] [Enter]
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from
computer to computer at the default 5 second
scan interval. To exit Auto Scan, press [Esc] or
[Spacebar].
[a] [Enter] [n]
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from
computer to computer an nsecond intervals.
Replace nwith a number between 1-4, where
1=3 seconds, 2=5 seconds (default), 3=10
seconds, and 4=20 seconds. To exit Auto Scan,
press [Esc] or [Spacebar].

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[x] [Enter]
Toggles the Hotkey Prefix key between [Scroll
Lock] and [Ctrl].
[m] [Enter]
Enables or disables the mouse emulation
feature.
[n] [Enter]
Enables or disables keyboard emulation.
[w] [Enter]
Enables or disables the mouse scroll wheel
switching function.
[F2] [Enter]
Activates Mac® keyboard mapping.
[F10] [Enter]
Automatically detects and sets the keyboard
operating platform.
[F4] [Enter]
Lists the current switch settings.
[F5] [Enter]
Performs a USB keyboard and mouse reset.
[F6] [nn] [Enter]
Sets the keyboard language layout. Note than
the [nn] is a two digit number that represents
one of the following language codes: 33=US
English, 08=French, and 15=Japanese.
[d] [Enter]
Invokes the Video DynaSync™ function, which
eliminates boot-up display problems and
optimizes the video resolution when switching
ports.
[e] [Enter]
Enables or disables the Power On Detection
feature, which automatically switches the focus
if one computer is powered off.
[r] [Enter]
Resets all hotkeys to the default setting.
Note: When Keyboard Emulation is disabled, the [m], [w], [F2], [F4], [F5],
[F6], and [F10] hotkeys are disabled.

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KEYBOARD EMULATION
PC Keyboard
Mac® Keyboard
[Shift]
Shift
[Ctrl]
Ctrl
[Ctrl] + [1]
[Ctrl] + [2]
[Ctrl] + [3]
[Ctrl] + [4]
[Alt]
Alt
[Print Screen]
F13
[Scroll Lock]
F14
=
[Enter]
Return
[Backspace]
Delete
[Insert]
Help
[Ctrl] +
F15

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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
The firmware of this KVM may be updated at some point in the future. If
this is done, a Firmware Upgrade Package will be made available on the
www.monoprice.com website on the 38295 product page. Perform the
following steps to update the firmware.
1. Using a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, point
your browser to www.monoprice.com, then type 38295 in the
search bar to go to the product page.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page, then click the Firmware Upgrade
Package link to download the file.
3. Extract the files from the downloaded zip file.
4. Disconnect the KVM switch from the two computers it is connected
to.
5. Press and hold the Remote Port Selector button. While still holding
the button, plug the KVM's purple USB connector into the computer
that downloaded the Firmware Upgrade Package. The two Port
LEDs will begin flashing, indicating that the KVM switch is in
Firmware Upgrade Mode.
Note: While in Firmware Upgrade Mode, normal keyboard and
mouse functions are suspended. You must complete the firmware
upgrade or exit Firmware Upgrade Mode to regain normal control of
the console.
6. Run the Firmware Upgrade Package from the location you extracted
it to.
7. After the Welcome screen clears, read the License Agreement, then
click the I Agree button.
8. Click Next to continue. The upgrade Main screen appears, which lists
all the devices capable of being upgraded in the Devices List panel.
9. Select the KVM switch, the click Next to perform the upgrade.

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10.After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you
the procedure was successful. Click the Finish button to close the
upgrade utility.
11. Install the KVM back into your previous setup, following the
instructions in the INSTALLATION section.
UPGRADE FAILURE
Perform the following steps in the event that the Upgrade Successful
screen does not appear.
1. Disconnect the USB cables on the KVM switch from the computer.
2. Press and hold the button on the Remote Port Selector. While still
holding the button, plug the KVM switch's purple USB cable into the
computer.
3. Power on the KVM switch. It will now function with the factory
default firmware.
4. Perform steps 6-11 in the UPDATING THE FIRMWARE section above.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to
assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup,
troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need
assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of
our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical
support is available through the online chat button on our website
www.monoprice.com or through email by sending a message to
[e-mail]. Check the website for support times and links.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
38295
Computers Connections
2
Console Connections
1
Computer Selection
Remote Port Selector, Keyboard
Hotkeys, Mouse Scroll Wheel
Supported Video Type
HDMI®
Supported Video Resolutions
1920x1200, including 1920x1080p
KVM Cable Length
2x 3.9 ft. (1.2m)
Remote Port Selector Cable
Length
1x 5.9 ft. (1.8m)
Scan Interval
3, 5 (default), 10, and 20 seconds
Power Consumption
5 VDC, 0.53 amps, 2.65 watts
Operating Temperature
+32 ~ +122°F (0 ~ +50°C)
Storage Temperature
-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)
Operating Humidity
0 ~ 80% RH, noncondensing
Dimensions
6.7" x 8.2" x 2.7"
(170 x 208 x 67 mm)
Weight
0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg)

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A 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 the
instruction manual, 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 own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
Microsoft®, Windows®, and Vista® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Mac® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other
countries.
UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group.
Novell® and NetWare® are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
Video DynaSync™ is a trademark of ATEN International Co., Ltd.