Tripp Lite B032-VU1 User manual

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USB 2.0 Portable Laptop
Crash Cart KVM Adapter
Model: B032-VU1
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Product Features ...................................2
2. System Requirements ...........................2
3. Package Contents .................................2
4. Optional Accessories ............................2
5. Installation ............................................3
6. Control Panel .........................................4
6.1 Mouse Sync Modes ...........................4
6.1.1 Automatic Mouse Synchronization ......4
6.1.2 Manual Mouse Synchronization ..........5
6.2 Control Panel Settings ......................5
6.2.1 Macros ...........................................6
6.2.1.1 Hotkeys ........................................... 6
6.2.1.2 User Macros .................................... 7
6.2.1.3 Search............................................10
6.2.2 Video Settings ...............................11
6.2.3 Zoom ...........................................12
6.2.4 Virtual Media..................................12
6.2.5 On-Screen Keyboard ......................14
6.2.5.1 Changing Languages .......................15
6.2.5.2 Selecting Platforms .........................15
6.2.5.3 Expanded Keyboard .........................15
6.2.6 Mouse Pointer ................................16
6.2.7 Configure Panel ..............................16
6.2.8 Upgrade.........................................17
7. VSR Viewer ..........................................18
8. Specifications .....................................19
9. Warranty and Product Registration .....20
Español ...................................................21
Français...................................................41
Русский ...................................................61

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1. Product Features
2. System Requirements
• USB Console Adapter provides direct laptop-to-computer desktop access
• Compact design with integrated cables makes it perfect for systems administrators on the move; no need for a bulky crash cart
• Supports VGA video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
• Bi-directional file transfers between local and remote computer
• Virtual media enables file applications, OS patching, software installation and diagnostic testing
• Video recording and image capture of remote desktop
• Instant BIOS-level control
• Automatic Mouse Sync synchronizes local and remote mouse pointers for optimal performance
• Manual video settings allow you to adjust settings to optimize picture quality and performance
• Keyboard pass-through support
• On-screen keyboard with multi-language support
• Supports macros for user-defined hotkeys
• Desktop scaling allows you to adjust the size/resolution of the remote desktop window by size or ratio; no need to use scroll bars
• Supports hot-plugging
• Plug-and-play; no software to install
• Bus-powered; no external power required
• Firmware upgradeable
• Laptop with an available USB port
• Computer with an available VGA or DVI-I (requires a VGA to DVI adapter) monitor port and a USB port
• Supports Windows®XP and later
3. Package Contents
• B032-VU1
• USB 2.0 Mini-B Cable – 6 ft.
• Quick Start Guide
4. Optional Accessories
• UR030-Series Reversible USB-A to Mini-B Cables
• P120-000 VGA to DVI-A Adapter (M/F)
• P561-Series DVI-D Single-Link Cables

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5. Installation
1. Connect the included USB Mini-B cable between the USB Mini-B port on the unit and an available USB-A port on the laptop.
2. Connect the built-in USB cable to an available USB-A port on the computer you wish to access with the laptop.
3. Connect the built-in VGA cable to an available VGA port on the computer you wish to access with the laptop.
4. When a successful connection between the laptop and the connected computer is established, the blue LED will illuminate.
5. Upon connection, generic drivers for the product automatically install, and it will be recognized as a removable disk drive. A prompt will appear
asking if you wish to open it.
Note: If the prompt does not appear, go to your My Computer screen to access it.
6. To establish a connection with the connected computer, open the drive folder. Upon opening, you will see two files, including a Windows Client.
Open the Windows Client file.
Note: To ensure full functionality, you must run the Windows Client as an administrator.
7. The client will open a remote session with the connected computer, and the remote view window will appear.
Remote View Window
The Windows Client provides a remote view window with a Control Panel for accessing the connected computer. When the remote view window opens,
the Control Panel is hidden. Access it by moving your mouse pointer over the top center of the screen. The Control Panel includes multiple functions
and settings that allow you to manage and control your connection. It can be moved to the top left or top right side of the screen by clicking and
dragging on the right side of the panel.

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The following sections cover the Control Panel as it’s seen in the Windows client.
Icon Description
Capture – Click to take a snapshot of the remote display. The snapshot image is saved in a directory selected in the Configure Panel screen
of the Control Panel’s Settings menu. See Section 6.2.7: Configure Panel for details.
Record – Click to take a video of the remote display. The video file is saved in the same directory as the snapshot images taken with the
Capture function. See Section 6.2.7: Configure Panel for details. For details on viewing video files, see Section 7: VSR Viewer.
Video Sync – Click to perform a Video Sync on the remote screen. It detects the vertical and horizontal offset values of the remote screen
and synchronizes them with the local screen.
On-Screen Keyboard – Click to display the On-Screen Keyboard. See Section 6.2.5: On-Screen Keyboard for details on its use.
Mouse Sync Modes – Click to toggle between Automatic and Manual mouse sync. When Automatic syncing is selected, an “A” will appear
on the mouse icon. When manual, an “M” will appear. Automatic Mouse Sync automatically locks in and syncs the local and remote
mouse pointers for you, eliminating the need for any manual resyncing. For Manual Mouse Sync, see Section 6.1.2: Manual Mouse
Synchronization for details.
Zoom – Click to zoom in or out on the remote screen. Options are 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 1:1 and Full Screen. See Section 6.2.3: Zoom
for details.
Control Panel Settings – Click to open a menu that includes some of the same functions as the control panel (e.g. Video Sync and Zoom),
as well as additional settings and functions for controlling the remote session and maintenance of the unit. See Section 6.2: Control Panel
Settings for details.
6.1 Mouse Sync Modes
Synchronization of the local and remote mouse pointers is accomplished either automatically or manually.
6.1.1 Automatic Mouse Synchronization
Automatic Mouse Sync provides automatic locked-in syncing of the remote and local mouse pointers, eliminating the need to constantly resync the
two movements.
The icon on the Control Panel indicates the synchronization mode status:
Icon Description
The "A" on this icon indicates Automatic Mouse Sync is available and enabled. This is the default setting when Mouse Sync is available.
The "M" on this icon indicates Automatic Mouse Sync is available but not enabled.
When Automatic Mouse Sync is available, clicking the icon toggles its status between enabled and disabled. If you choose to disable Automatic Mouse
Sync mode, you must use the manual synching procedures described in the following Manual Mouse Synchronization section.
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6.1.2 Manual Mouse Synchronization
If the local mouse pointer goes out of sync with the remote system’s mouse pointer, there are a number of methods to bring them back into sync.
Before trying any mouse synchronization procedures, go to your Mouse Properties Settings and set them according to the following instructions. The
Mouse Properties Settings should be set on the computer attached to the B032-VU1, not the computer you are using to access it.
Note: For the local and remote mice to synchronize, you must use the generic mouse driver supplied with the MS operating system. If you have a
third party driver installed, such as one supplied by the mouse manufacturer, you must remove it.
Windows XP and later:
1. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Pointer Options tab.
3. Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left).
4. Disable Enhance Pointer Precision.
If you are having syncing problems after adjusting the mouse properties, try the following methods to help synchronize the local and remote mouse
pointers.
Note: Mouse synchronization may require several seconds to take effect. Wait 15 to 30 seconds to ensure the mouse has had enough time to sync.
• Perform a video and mouse auto sync by clicking the Video Sync icon in the Control Panel.
• Perform an Auto Sync in Video Settings (see Section 6.2.2: Video Settings).
• Invoke the Adjust Mouse function with the Adjust Mouse hotkeys (see Section 6.2.1.1: Hotkeys).
• Move the pointer into all four corners of the screen (in any order).
• Drag the Control Panel to a different position on the screen.
6.2 Control Panel Settings
Click the Control Panel Settings icon to open a menu that includes some of the same functions as the control panel (e.g. Video Sync and Zoom),
as well as additional settings and functions for controlling remote sessions and maintenance of the unit. All functions and settings in this menu are
described in this section.

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6.2.1 Macros
The Macro icon opens up a screen that provides access to two tabs: Hotkeys and User Macros. Each function is described in the following sections.
6.2.1.1 Hotkeys
Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be accomplished via keyboard hotkey commands. The Hotkeys tab lets you configure
which hotkeys perform which actions. Hotkeys that invoke an action are shown to the right of its name. Click the checkbox to the left of an action’s
name to enable or disable its hotkey.
To change the hotkey for an action:
1. Highlight the desired hotkey and click the Set Hotkey button.
2. Press the combination of Function keys (one at a time) you want to use for the action. The Function key names appear in the Edit Hotkey field as
you press them.
Note: You can use the same function keys for more than one action as long as the key sequence is not the same. To cancel setting a hotkey
value, click Cancel. To clear an action’s Hotkeys field, click Clear.
3. When you have finished keying in your sequence, click Save.
To reset all hotkeys to their default values, click Reset.

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An explanation of the Hotkey actions is in the table below:
Action Description
Exit Remote Location Breaks the connection to the remote session and returns you to local client computer operation. This is equivalent to clicking
the Exit icon on the Control Panel. Default keys: F2, F3, F4.
Adjust Video Brings up the Video Settings dialog box. This is equivalent to clicking the Video Settings icon in the Control Panel Settings
menu. Default keys: F5, F6, F7.
Toggle Video Capture Toggles the Video Capture feature to start and stop recording a video of the remote display. Default keys: F10, F9, F8.
Toggle Control Panel Toggles the Control Panel off and on. Default keys: F3, F4, F5.
Adjust Mouse Synchronizes local and remote mouse movements. Default keys: F8, F7, F6.
Video Auto-Sync Performs a Video auto-sync operation. It is equivalent to clicking the Video Sync icon on the Control Panel. Default keys: F6,
F7, F8.
Show/Hide Local Cursor Toggles off and on. Hides local cursor, locks mouse pointer and keyboard use within the Windows Client AP window and hides
the control panel. This is equivalent to selecting the Single pointer type from the Mouse Pointer icon on the Control Panel
Settings menu. Default keys: F4, F5.
Substitute Ctrl Key If your local client computer captures Ctrl key combinations (preventing them from being sent to the remote server), you can
implement their effects on the remote server by specifying a function key to substitute for the Ctrl key. For example, if you
substitute the F11 key, pressing [F11] + [5] would appear to the remote server as [Ctrl] + [5]. Default key: F11.
Substitute Alt Key Although all other keyboard input is captured and sent to the unit, [Alt] + [Tab] and [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del] work on your local
client computer. To implement their effects on the remote server, another key may be substituted for the Alt key. For example,
if you substitute the F12 key, you would use [F12] + [Tab] and [Ctrl] +[F12] + [Del]. Default key: F12.
6.2.1.2 User Macros
User Macros are created to perform specific actions on the remote server. User Macros are stored on the Local Client computer. There is no limit to
the number of macros, the size of the macro names, or makeup of the hotkey combinations that invoke them.
To create a macro:
1. Select User Macros, then click Add.

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2. In the dialog box that comes up, enter a name for the macro:
3. Click Set Macro and then the red Record icon.
4. Press the keys for the macro.
When recording Macro key commands:
• The focus must be on the remote screen. It cannot be in the macro dialog box.
• Case is not considered; typing “A” or “a” has the same effect.
• Only the default keyboard characters may be used. Alternate characters cannot be used. Example: If the keyboard is Traditional Chinese and
default character is “A”, the alternate Chinese character obtained via keyboard switching is not recorded.
• Click the Pause icon to pause. To resume, click the Resume icon.
• When you click Minimize, the dialog box disappears and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen:
• Click Show Detail to return to the macro dialog box.
• Click Cancel to cancel all keystrokes.
• Click Stop or OK to end recording of Macro key commands.

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5. Upon finishing your Macro recording, the Macros screen reappears with the new Macro and its Macro key commands displayed. If you want to
change any of the keystrokes for a macro, select the macro from the list and click Set Macro. This brings up a dialog box allowing you to change
the content of your keystrokes, change their order, etc.
6. Select a macro and click Set Hotkey to assign a hotkey to execute the macro.
7. The complete Macro list can be imported/exported using the and icons on the top panel.

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After creating your macros, you can run them in two ways:
1. Use their hotkey command (if one was assigned).
2. Open the Macros screen, select a Macro and click the Play icon. Click on the arrow next to the Play icon and you will be given two choices:
• If you choose Play Without Wait, the macro runs the key presses one after another with no time delay between them.
• If you choose Play With Time Control, the macro waits the amount of time you took between key presses when you created it.
• If you click Play without opening the list, the macro runs with the choice shown in the Playback Mode column (NoWait or TimeCtrl). You can change
this choice by clicking on the current choice and selecting the alternate choice.
6.2.1.3 Search
The Search icon in the top right of the Macros screen lets you filter the list of macros that appear in the large lower panel for you to play or edit.
Click the drop-down menu to choose whether you want to search by name or key, enter a string for the search, then click the Search icon. All
instances that match your search string appear in the upper panel.
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