Peracom Networks Avcast User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
WIRELESS
KEYBOARD

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Follow all instructions.
3. Keep these instructions.
4. Heed all warnings.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or the apparatus does not operate
normally or has been dropped.
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FCC Notice
NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to 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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications, However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Peracom Networks,
Inc. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
The Avcast Home Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introducing the Wireless Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Appendix A: Changing the RF Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Appendix B: Wireless Keyboard Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Appendix C: Support and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix D: Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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The Avcast Home Entertainment System
The Avcast system uses the existing coaxial cable wiring in a house to create a home
entertainment network. The Avcast home entertainment network connects television sets
(TVs) and a personal computer (PC) together — allowing the user to their PC screen on
any television connected to the network. The following is an example of a basic Avcast
home entertainment network:
personal
computer
TV OUT card (not
included) required for
audio/video connection
CableCaster PC Caster
TV
TV
wireless
mouse
filter
audio/video
cable
ground
block
USB cable
wall
adapter
wireless
keyboard
TV
from cable
company
or local TV
antenna
TV
wall
adapter
IRCaster
(optional)
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Introducing the Wireless Keyboard
The Avcast Wireless Keyboard is used in
conjunction with a PC Caster and a PC in
the Avcast home entertainment network.
The PC Caster allows you to view your
personal computer screen on any TV
connected to the Avcast network. The
keyboard uses radio frequency (RF) to
communicate with the PC via the PC
Caster, giving you control of the PC from
any room in the house.
The Wireless Keyboard with a built-in
mouse remotely performs all the same
functions of a standard keyboard and
mouse that are connected to your PC.
The Wireless Keyboard is an 88-key Windows keyboard with a built-in mouse that
consists of a mouse joystick and a pair of left/right mouse buttons. The keyboard functions
similarly to a full-sized keyboard; however there are some physical differences (see the
“Using Wireless Keyboard Functions” section for more information). For example, the
Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock keys have no LEDs to indicate whether they are
active or inactive. Also, the Wireless Keyboard does not have a 17-key numeric keypad on
the keyboard. Instead, a section of the keys in the main keypad become “extender” keys to
perform the numeric keypad functions when the special Function (FN) key is pressed to
activate them.
The Wireless Keyboard is powered by 3 AA batteries installed in the battery compartment
on the back of the keyboard (see Appendix A for Wireless Keyboard Specifications).
Other Items in the Kit
•AA Batteries (3)
•Warranty Card
Technical Information
The appendixes in the back of this guide provide technical specifications.
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How to Use the Wireless Keyboard
left/right mouse buttons
red LED
mouse joystick
A
B
C
ABC

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How to Use the Wireless Keyboard
Before you start:
•The original PC keyboard and mouse need to be connected to the PC for it
to boot up properly.
•The PC mouse and keyboard should not be used at the exact same time as
the Remote Mouse and Keyboard. Both are attached to the system and
function using the same application and using them simultaneously will
produce unexpected results.
Set Up the Wireless Keyboard
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover and insert 3 new AA Batteries
(supplied).
The Wireless Keyboard is powered by 3 AA
batteries located in the battery compartment
under a snap-on cover on the back of the
device. Insert the batteries as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside
the battery compartment.
2. Close the battery compartment cover.
3. Verify the Wireless Keyboard is working properly.
Press the left/right built-in mouse buttons at the same time — a red LED located on
the top front section of the keyboard should light up temporarily to confirm that the
Wireless Keyboard is working properly. The red LED also functions as a low battery
indicator. If the LED lights up when you press the keys on the Wireless Keyboard,
the batteries need to be replaced.
4. Calibrate the built-in mouse on the Wireless Keyboard.
The built-in mouse on the Wireless Keyboard needs to be calibrated each time
the batteries are replaced. To calibrate, press and release the mouse joystick
straight down once, then move the joystick completely in each direction (right, left,
forward, back).
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How to Use the Wireless Keyboard

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5. Verify the Wireless Keyboard is working properly.
Go to the personal computer connected to the Avcast entertainment system and make
sure that it is switched on. Position yourself in front of the PC and manipulate the
built-in mouse joystick to verify it is communicating with the computer properly.
You should be able to see the cursor moving around on the screen. Go to the
troubleshooting information in Appendix B if the Wireless Keyboard does not appear
to be communicating with the PC.
Next, go to a TV connected to the Avcast entertainment system and make sure that it
is switched on. Position yourself in front of the TV and manipulate the built-in mouse
joystick to verify it is communicating with the computer properly. You should be
able to see the cursor moving around on the TV screen the same way you did on the
PC screen. If the Wireless Keyboard does not appear to be communicating with the
PC at that location, you need to make some adjustments to the physical placement of
the PC Caster to improve the RF (remote) reception. Go to the RF Positioning of PC
Caster section of the PC Caster User’s Guide for more information.
Numeric Keypad Functions
Though the Wireless Keyboard provides all of the functions of a full-sized keyboard;
however, some functions such as the numeric keypad and the built-in mouse are handled
little differently.
The Wireless Keyboard does not have a separate 17-key numeric keypad, though the
keyboard does provide all of the function of a numeric keypad. Pressing the special
Function (FN) key activates a section of the keys in the main keypad to become
“extender” keys. The extender keys perform the numeric keypad functions.
To use numeric keypad functions:
1. Press the FN key to activate the extender keys.
2. Press the extender keys for the desired numeric keypad
functions.
Press the Num Lock key to set Num Lock on or off for the correct set of numeric
keypad functions (the keyboard does not have an LED to indicate whether the
Num Lock function is on or off).
3. Press the FN key again to deactivate the extender keys.
The figure on the following page illustrates the extender keys that are active
when the FN key is pressed, when the Num Lock is ON and when the Num
Lock is OFF.
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“Drag and Drop” Operation
The built-in left/right mouse buttons and joystick on the Wireless Keyboard provide the
same functions of a 2-button PC mouse. The further the mouse joystick is held in a
direction, the faster the cursor moves.
When you press straight down on the mouse joystick and release it quickly, it serves the
same function as the left mouse button “point and click” operation on a 2-button
PC mouse.
When you place the cursor on a object on the screen and press the mouse joystick straight
down for more than three seconds before releasing it, the “drag and drop” operation is
activated. You can move the object around on the screen by pushing the mouse joystick in
the desired direction. The “drag and drop” mode is indicated on the PC screen by a
“jiggling” of the selected object. The mouse on the Wireless Keyboard stays in the “drag
and drop” mode until you press and release the mouse joystick again, press one of the left/
right mouse buttons or press a key on the keyboard.
Main Keypad Keys used as
Extender Keys for Numeric Keypad Function with Num Lock ON
7890 7890
UIOP456-
JKL;123+
MEnter 0. / Enter
Main Keypad Keys used as
Extender Keys or Numeric Keypad Function with Num Lock OFF
7890 Home PgUp 0
UIOP-
JKL;End PgDn +
MEnter Ins Del Enter
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How to Use the Wireless Keyboard