Tripp Lite B006-VU4-R User manual

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4-Port USB KVM Switch
Model: B006-VU4-R
Safety Information 2
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Product Features 2-3
Specifications 4
Installation 4
Hotkey Operation 5-6
Troubleshooting 7
Warranty & Warranty Registration 7
Español 8
Français 15
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Note: Follow these instructions to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to this device
and its connected equipment.
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Safety Information
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the product to moisture.
• Operate this product using only the included external power supply. Use of other power
supplies could impair performance, damage the product, or cause re.
• Use only recommended accessories to avoid re, shock or other hazards.
• Unplug this product before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning
uids or aerosols, which could enter the unit and cause damage, re or electrical shock.
• Do not attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and visit
www.tripplite.com/support.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment
can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to
signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this
equipment in the presence of a ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous
oxide.
Package Contents
• B006-VU4-R 4-Port USB KVM Switch
• External Power Supply (100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A)
• Owner’s Manual
System Requirements
• VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of supporting highest resolution of the
connected computers
• USB Mouse
• USB Keyboard
• Computer with a VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
• Computer with a USB port
Product Features
• Control up to four USB computers via one monitor, mouse and keyboard
• Switch between connected computers via pushbuttons or hotkey commands
• Auto Scan mode allows monitoring of connected computers without manually switching
between them
• Supports Microsoft Intellimouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice
• LEDs provide easy monitoring of port status
• Hot pluggable—computers can be added or removed without powering off the KVM
switch
• Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock states are saved when switching between
connected computers
• Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536, DDC2B
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Front Panel
Product Features (continued)
1Port Selection Pushbuttons—Press the button of the desired port to switch the focus of
the KVM switch to another computer.
2Port Status LEDs—The LED will illuminate a dim or light orange to indicate that a
computer is connected to the port and is powered-on. The LED will illuminate a bright
orange to indicate that the corresponding port currently has the KVM switch’s focus.
3Console Keyboard/Mouse Ports—The console’s USB Keyboard and USB Mouse
connect to the KVM switch here.
Back Panel
1Power Jack—The included external power supply connects here.
2Console Video Port—The console’s VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor connects to the
KVM switch here.
3Computer USB Ports—The USB B connector on the P758-Series KVM Cable Kit
connects to the KVM switch here.
4Computer Video Ports—The HD15 Female connector on the P758-Series KVM Cable
Kit connects to the KVM switch here.
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Installation
Note: Before you begin, power-off all devices that you will be connecting to the KVM
switch. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power
On feature.
1Connect the console to the console ports on the KVM switch. The USB Keyboard and
Mouse Console Ports are on the front of the unit. The HD15 Video Console Port is on
the back of the unit.
2Connect the USB and HD15 Computer ports on the back of the KVM switch to a
computer using a P758-Series KVM Cable Kit. Repeat this step for each computer to be
connected.
3Connect the external power supply to the KVM switch and plug it into an appropriate
power source.
4Turn on power to all connected computers.
Specifications
Max Number of Connected Computers 4
Console Ports 1 x HD15 Female, 2 x USB A Female
Computer Ports 4 x USB B Female, 4 x HD15 Male
Power Supply Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A
Power Supply Output 5.3V, 2.4A
LEDs 4 x Orange/Online, 4 x Green/Selected
Maximum Supported Video Resolution 2048 x 1536, DDC2B
Operating Temperature 0° to 50° C
Storage Temperature -20° to 60° C
Humidity 0 to 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Dimensions (H x W x D in.) 1.7 x 7.9 x 2.9
Weight (lbs.) 1.5
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Hotkey Operation
The B006-VU4-R allows the KVM switch to be controlled via the keyboard. The table
below describes the available Hotkeys and their functions. Hotkey commands require that
the [Shift] key be held down while the remaining hotkeys are pressed. The rst two hotkeys
will always be [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]
is the default. It can be changed to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] using the Change Hotkey Mode Activation
Command in the following table.
Hotkey Function Hotkey Command
Initiate Hotkey
Mode
Hold down the [Shift] key and hit [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once Hotkey
Mode has been initiated, your keyboard’s [Scroll Lock] and [Caps Lock] LEDs
will blink in succession. Press the [Esc] key to exit Hotkey Mode.
Note: The default command uses [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. This can be
changed to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] using the Change Hotkey Mode Activation Command.
Switch to Next Port Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock],
[Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press the [Enter] key to switch to the next port.
Note: The KVM will switch the consoles focus to the next port, regardless of
whether a computer is connected to it or not.
Switch to Specic
Port
Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock],
[Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press n, [Enter] (n=port number; 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Note: The KVM will switch to the selected port, regardless of whether a
computer is connected to it or not.
Start Auto Scan Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock],
[Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press [a], [Enter]. The KVM begins scanning each
port at 5 second intervals. To stop scanning at the currently selected computer,
press the [Esc] key.
Note: The KVM switch will scan each port whether a computer is connected to
the port or not.
Start Auto Scan with
a Specic Duration
Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and pressing [Scroll
Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press [a], n, [Enter] (n=scan duration
between 1 and 99 seconds). Press the [Esc] key to stop scanning at the currently
selected computer.
Note: The KVM switch will scan each port, whether a computer is connected to
the port or not.
Initiate Setting Mode Hold down the [Num Lock] key, press and release the minus [-] key, and release
the [Num Lock] key. When Setting Mode is initiated, your keyboard’s [Caps
Lock] and [Scroll Lock] LEDs will blink in succession. Press the [Esc] key at
any time to exit Setting Mode.
Note: The default command is [Num Lock], minus [-]. This can be changed to
[Ctrl], [F12] using the Change Setting Mode Activation Command.
Disable/Enable
Hotkey Commands
Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and
releasing the minus [-] key and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated,
press [x], [Enter] to Disable or Enable hotkey commands. When hotkey
commands are disabled, the KVM ports are accessible via pushbutton only.
Setting Mode commands will still be accessible.
Change Setting
Mode Activation
Command
Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated,
press [h] to switch to [Ctrl], [F12]. When set at [Ctrl], [F12], change the Setting
Mode Activation Command back to [Num Lock], minus [-] by holding down
the [Ctrl] key, pressing and releasing the [F12] key, and releasing the [Ctrl] key.
Once initiated, press [h] to switch to [Num Lock], minus [-].
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Change Hotkey
Mode Activation
Command
Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated,
press [t] to switch to [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. When set at [Ctrl], [Ctrl], change the Hotkey
Mode Activation Command back to [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] by holding
down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then
releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [t] to switch to [Scroll
Lock], [Scroll Lock]
Change Port OS to
Mac
When a Mac computer is connected to the KVM, it may be necessary to change
this setting to ensure proper keyboard and mouse functionality. To change the
port OS to Mac, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key,
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock]
key. Once initiated, press [F2].
Change Port OS to
Sun
When a Sun computer is connected to the KVM, it may be necessary to change
this setting to ensure proper keyboard and mouse functionality. To change the
port OS to Sun, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key,
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key.
Once initiated, press [F3].
Change Port OS to
Windows
By default, each Port OS is set at Windows. To change the port OS to Windows,
initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated,
press [F10].
Turn Beeper On/Off To turn the Beeper sound on or off when performing Hotkey and Setting
Mode commands, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key,
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key.
Once initiated, press [b].
Keyboard/Mouse
Reset
If the keyboard and mouse are not responding normally, perform a Keyboard/
Mouse Reset: Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key,
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock]
key. Once initiated, press [F5].
Show KVM
Information
This command will display the Hotkey Activation Command, Setting Mode
Activation Command and each port’s OS Setting in a Word document or
spreadsheet. To display this information, open a blank document or spreadsheet.
Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated,
press [F4].
Restore Default
Settings
This command restores the KVM’s Hotkey Activation Command, Setting Mode
Activation Command and each port’s OS Setting to the default value. To Re-
store Default Settings, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock]
key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key.
Once initiated, press [r], [Enter].
Hotkey Operation (continued)
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
Keyboard
Not Responding
• Check all keyboard connections to ensure they are secure.
• Perform the Keyboard/Mouse Reset hotkey command.
• Unplug and replug the keyboard from the KVM keyboard console port.
• Reset the KVM switch:
1) Turn off all connected computers. 2) Disconnect KVM Cable Kits from the
KVM switch. 3) Wait 5 seconds, then reconnect the KVM Cable Kits to the
KVM switch. 4) Turn connected computers back on.
Mouse
Not Responding
• Check all mouse connections to ensure they are secure.
• Perform the Keyboard/Mouse Reset hotkey command.
• Unplug and replug the mouse from the KVM keyboard console port.
• Reset the KVM switch:
1) Turn off all connected computers. 2) Disconnect KVM Cable Kits from the
KVM switch. 3) Wait 5 seconds, then reconnect the KVM Cable Kits to the
KVM switch. 4) Turn connected computers back on.
Hotkey Commands
Not Working
• Verify that keyboard is functional.
• If keyboard is not functional, use Keyboard Not Responding procedures
• If keyboatd is functional, perform Disable/Enable Hotkey Commands
Warranty & Warranty Registration
1-Year Limited Warranty
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any
such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA)
number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an
authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of
the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been
damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
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RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or
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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI-
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Manual del propietario
Multiplexor KVM USB
de 4 puertos
Modelo: B006-VU4-R
Información de seguridad 9
Contenidos del paquete 9
Requisitos de sistema 9
Características del producto 9-10
Especificaciones 11
Instalación 11
Operación con teclas rápidas 12-13
Solución de problemas 14
Garantía 14
English 1
Francés 15
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Información de seguridad
• Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no exponga el producto a humedad.
• Este producto se debe operar usando únicamente la fuente de alimentación externa incluida. El
uso de otras fuentes de energía puede deteriorar el rendimiento, dañar el producto o provocar un
incendio.
• Para evitar incendios, descargas u otros peligros, use solo los accesorios recomendados.
• Desenchufe este producto antes de limpiarlo. Use un paño húmedo. No use líquidos ni aerosoles
limpiadores, ya que podrían ltrarse en la unidad y dañarla o provocar incendios o descargas
eléctricas.
• No intente reparar esta unidad.
En lugar de eso, desconéctela e ingrese a www.tripplite.com/support.
• No se recomienda el uso de este equipo en aplicaciones de mantenimiento articial de la vida, donde
se puede esperar razonablemente que su falla cause la falla del equipo de mantenimiento de la vida
o que afecte de manera importante su seguridad o eciencia. No use este equipo en presencia de
mezclas anestésicas inamables con aire, oxígeno u óxido nitroso.
Contenidos del paquete
• Interruptor KVM B006-VU4-R USB de 4 puertos
• Fuente de alimentación externa (100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0,5A)
• Manual del propietario
Requisitos de sistema
• Monitor VGA, SVGA o Multisync capaz de soportar las mayores resoluciones de las computadoras
conectadas
• Mouse USB
• Teclado USB
• Computadora con puerto VGA, SVGA o Multisync
• Computadora con un puerto USB
Características del producto
• Control de hasta cuatro computadoras USB mediante un solo monitor, mouse y teclado
• Conmuta entre las computadoras conectadas mediante los botones pulsadores y los comandos de
teclas rápidas
• El modo escaneo automático permite el monitoreo de las computadoras conectadas sin conmutar
manualmente entre ellas
• Soporta el IntelliMouse de Microsoft y la rueda de scroll de la mayoría de los mouse.
• Los LED facilitan el monitoreo del estado del puerto
• Conexión instantánea: las computadoras se pueden conectar y desconectar sin apagar el multiplexor
KVM
• Los estados Bloq. May., Bloq. Num. y Bloq. Despl. se mantienen al conmutar entre las
computadoras conectadas
• Soporta resoluciones de hasta 2048 x 1536, DDC2B
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Panel frontal
Características del producto (continuación)
1Botones pulsadores para la selección de puerto—Presione el botón del puerto deseado para
conmutar el multiplexor KVM a otra computadora.
2LEDs de estado del puerto—El LED se iluminará de color naranja opaco para indicar que una
computadora está conectada al puerto y que recibe alimentación. El LED se iluminará de color
naranja brillante para indicar que el puerto correspondiente es el que actualmente está conmutado
en el multiplexor KVM.
3Puertos de teclado/mouse de la consola—Aquí es donde el teclado USB y el mouse USB se
conectan al multiplexor.
Panel trasero
1Enchufe de alimentación—Aquí se conecta la fuente de alimentación externa.
2Puerto de video de la consola—Aquí se conecta el monitor VGA, SVGA o Multisync de la
consola al multiplexor KVM.
3Puertos USB de la computadora—Aquí se conectan los conectores USB B del kit de cables para
multiplexores KVM serie P758 al multiplexor KVM.
4Puertos de video de la computadora—Aquí se conectan los conectores HD15 hembra del kit de
cables para multiplexores KVM serie P758 al multiplexor KVM.
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