Tripp Lite B006-VUA4-K-R User manual
Owner’s Manual
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4-Port KVM Switch
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Model: B006-VUA4-K-R
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
FCC Information
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. 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 instruction manual, may cause 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:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatwhichthereceiveris
connected
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents .................................................................................................................2
Console Requirements .........................................................................................................2
Computer Requirements ......................................................................................................3
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Setup....................................................................................................................6
Rackmount Installation ........................................................................................................7
System Installation...............................................................................................................7
Basic Operation....................................................................................................................8
Port Switching......................................................................................................................9
Manual Push-Buttons...........................................................................................................9
Mouse Port Switching Functionality .................................................................................10
Hotkeys ..............................................................................................................................10
OSD....................................................................................................................................16
OSD Operation...................................................................................................................16
OSD Main Screen ..............................................................................................................16
OSD Main Page Functionality...........................................................................................17
OSD Settings Page Functionality.......................................................................................19
Firmware Upgrade Utility..................................................................................................22
Appendix............................................................................................................................24
Warranty & Warranty Registration ....................................................................................27
Package Contents
• B006-VUA4-K-RKVMSwitch
• (4)USBKVMCableKits
• USBto(x2)PS/2AdapterCable
• FirmwareUpgradeCable
• ExternalPowerSupply(Input:100-240V,0.5A,50/60HzOutput:5.3V,2.4A)
• Owner’sManual
Console Requirements
• VGA,SVGA,orMultisyncmonitorcapableofsupportingthehighestresolutionoutof
any computer in the installation
• USBorPS/2*mouse
• USBorPS/2*keyboard
• Microphonewitha3.5mmMaleconnector(Ifusingthemicrophonefeature)
• Speakerswitha3.5mmMaleconnector(Ifusingthemicrophonefeature)
*TheincludedUSBto(x2)PS/2adaptercablemustbeusedwhenconnectingaPS/2keyboardand/ormouse.
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Computer Requirements
• ComputerwithaVGA,SVGA,orMultisyncport
• ComputerwithaUSBportorPS/2keyboard/mouseports
• Computerwith(x2)3.5mmaudiojacks(Ifusingmicrophone/speakeraudiofeature)
Supported Operating Systems
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Mac OS 9.0 and higher
LinuxKernel 2.6 and higher
LinuxRedHat 7.1 and higher
LinuxFedora Core 2 and higher
LinuxSuSE 9.0 and higher
LinuxMandriva(Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
UNIX FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
UNIX Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
DOS 6.22 and higher
Features
• 4-portKVMswitchwith2.1channelsurround-soundaudio,OSDandUSBperipheral
sharing
• Built-in2-portUSB2.0huballowsUSB2.0devicestobesharedamongstcomputers
connectedtotheKVMswitchviaP756-SeriesUSBKVMCableKits
• 3.5mmspeakerandmicrophonejacksallowasinglemicrophonetoprovideaudioinput
to each of the computers, and let you listen to the audio output of each computer on a
single set of speakers
• AdditionalconsoleaudiojacksareconvenientlylocatedonthefrontpaneloftheKVM
switch, making them ideal for use with IP phones
• 2-levelsecurity;1Administratorandupto4Useraccounts
• OSDcanbedisplayedinEnglish,JapaneseorGerman
• ConnecteitherUSBorPS/2computersusingP756-Series(USB)orP757-Series(PS/2)
KVMCableKits
• ComeswithaUSBto(x2)PS/2adapter,whichallowsyoutouseeitherUSBorPS/2
keyboardandmicetocontroltheconnectedcomputers*
• TheKVM,USBandaudiocanbeswitchedindependentlyofeachother(Forexample,
you can access one computer while at the same time listening to audio from another
computerandprintingfromathirdcomputer)
• Featuresmouseportswitchingfunctionality,whichallowsusersaccessingtheKVM
switchwithascrollmousetoswitchbetweenportsbydouble-clickingthemouse’sscroll
wheel
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Front Panel
1Port Selection Push-Buttons: Pressing a push-button will bring the focus of the KVM
only, Audio only, or KVM, Audio and USB simultaneously to the corresponding port.
DependingonwhethertheKVMsButton Settings are set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, you will
be able to switch the focus of the desired functionality by pressing the corresponding
push-buttononce,twice,orbyholdingitforlongerthan2seconds.(Seepage9for
details on Button Settings.)RegardlessofwhetheryouareinMode 1 or Mode 2,
pressing and holding buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 2 seconds will
initiate an Auto Scan. Pressing and holding buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously will initiate a
USBkeyboard/mousereset.
2Port LEDs: Thereare2setsofLEDs;Online/SelectedandUSBLine:
• Online/Selected –TheseLEDswillilluminateadimOrangewhenacomputeris
connected to the corresponding port and powered-on. They will illuminate a bright
OrangewhentheKVMfocusisonthecorrespondingport.
• USB Line –TheseLEDswillilluminateadimGreenwhenacomputerisconnected
totheKVMswitchusingaP756-SeriesUSBKVMCableKit.Theywillilluminatea
brightGreenwhentheUSBhubfocusisonthecorrespondingport.
• Switchbetweenconnectedcomputersviafrontpanelpush-buttons,OSD(OnScreen
Display),hotkeysandthemouseswitchingfunction**
• AutoScanmodeallowsyoutoscantheconnectedcomputerswithouthavingtomanually
switch between them
• Supportsvideoresolutionsupto2048x1536,DDC2B
• Multi-platformsupport–compatiblewithWindows®, Mac®,SunandLinux
• Supportshotplugging–computersanddevicescanbeunpluggedandpluggedinwithout
havingtoshutdowntheKVMswitch
• TheKVMswitchstoresthemonitor’sEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdenticationData)to
optimizedisplayresolution
• LEDsprovideforeasymonitoringoftheconnectedcomputers
• Completekeyboardemulationforerror-freebooting
• Quickinstallationwithouttheneedforsoftware
*PCkeyboardcombinationsemulateSun/Mackeyboards.Sun/Mackeyboardsonlyworkwiththeirowncomputers.
**Themouseswitchingfunctionisdisabledbydefault,andneedstobeturnedonviaOSD.Itisonlyavailablewhen
using a mouse with a scroll wheel.
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Front Panel continued
3Console Audio Connectors: Aseparatesetofconsolespeakerandmicrophonejacks
are located on the front panel of the unit for greater accessibility. Devices plugged
into these ports will take priority over devices plugged into the console speaker and
microphonejacksonthebackpaneloftheunit.
4USB 2.0 Peripheral Port: USB2.0devices(printers,scanners,etc.)canbeplugged
into this port and shared between the connected computers.
Back Panel
1Firmware Upgrade Port: Whenperformingarmwareupgrade,theincludedrmware
upgradecableconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
2USB 2.0 Peripheral Port: USB2.0devices(printers,scanners,etc.)canbeplugged
into this port and shared between the connected computers.
3Power Jack: TheincludedpowersupplyconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
4Console Ports: Your monitor, keyboard, mouse, microphone and speakers plug into
these ports.
5Computer Ports: TheP756-Series(USB)andP757-Series(PS/2)KVMCableKits
connecttotheKVMswitchhere.Note: These 17-pin connectors are shaped specifically
to work with P756-Series and P757-Series KVM Cable Kits. Do not attempt to use
ordinary VGA cable to connect a computer to the KVM switch.
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Hardware Setup
Safety Instructions
• Readalloftheseinstructions.Savethemforfuturereference.
• Followallwarningsandinstructionsmarkedonthedevice.
• Donotplacethedeviceonanyunstablesurface(cart,stand,table,etc.).Ifthedevice
falls, serious damage will result.
• Donotusethedevicenearwater.
• Donotplacethedevicenear,orover,radiatorsorheatregisters.Thedevicecabinetis
provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or
covered.
• Thedeviceshouldneverbeplacedonasoftsurface(bed,sofa,rug,etc.)asthiswillblock
its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built-in enclosure
unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
• Neverspillliquidofanykindonthedevice.
• Unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Thedeviceshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local
power company.
• Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercordorcables.Routethepowercordand
cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
• Ifanextensioncordisusedwiththisdevicemakesurethatthetotaloftheampereratings
ofallproductsusedonthiscorddoesnotexceedtheextensioncordampererating.Make
surethatthetotalofallproductspluggedintothewalloutletdoesnotexceed15amperes.
• Positionsystemcablesandpowercablescarefully;besurethatnothingrestsonanycables.
• Tohelpprotectyoursystemfromsuddentransientincreasesanddecreasesinelectrical
power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor,
LineConditioner,orUninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).
• Whenconnectingordisconnectingpowertohot-pluggablepowersupplies,observethe
following guidelines:
—Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
—Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
—If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system
by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
• Neverpushobjectsofanykindintoorthroughcabinetslots.Theymaytouchdangerous
voltagepointsorshortoutpartsresultinginariskofreorelectricalshock.
• Donotattempttoservicethedeviceyourself.Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
personnel.
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• Ifthefollowingconditionsoccur,unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletandbringitto
qualiedservicepersonnelforrepair.
—The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
—Liquid has been spilled into the device.
—Thedevicehasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
—The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
—Thedeviceexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedfor
service.
—The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed.
• Onlyadjustthosecontrolsthatarecoveredintheoperatinginstructions.Improper
adjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultindamagethatwillrequireextensiveworkbya
qualiedtechniciantorepair.
Rackmount Installation
Usingtheincludedrackmounthardware,attachtherackmountbracketstotheKVMswitch.
DependingonwhetheryouwanttomounttheKVMswitchtothefrontorbackoftherack,
installtherackmountbracketstothefrontorbacksidesoftheKVMswitch.Usinguser-
supplied screws, fasten the rackmount brackets to the rack.
System Installation
RefertothestepsanddiagramtosetupyourKVMswitchinstallation.Note: Before making any
connections, make sure that power to all devices being connected to the KVM switch is turned
off. Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
1ConnectyourmonitortotheHD15FemaleconsoleportonthebackpaneloftheKVM
switch.
2Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the corresponding USB console ports
onthebackoftheKVMswitch.IfyouhaveaPS/2keyboardand/ormouse,connectthe
includedUSBto(x2)PS/2adaptercabletooneoftheUSBconsoleportsonthebackof
theunit,andthenconnectyourPS/2keyboardand/ormousetothecorrespondingPS/2
connector(s)ontheadaptercable.Youcanconnectanycombinationofkeyboardand
mouse;USB–USB,PS/2–PS/2orUSB–PS/2.
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Basic Operation
Powering Off and Restarting
IntheeventthatyouneedtopowerofftheKVMswitch,youmustfollowthestepsbelow:
1.ShutdownallcomputersconnectedtotheKVMswitch.
2.UnplugthepowersupplyfromtheKVMswitch.
3.Wait10secondsandthenplugthepowersupplybackintotheKVMswitch.
4. Power on all of the connected computers.
3Connectyourmicrophoneandspeakerstothecorrespondingconsole3.5mmjacks
onthefrontpanelorthebackpanel.Thejacksonthefrontpaneloftheunitwilltake
priority over those on the back panel.
4ConnecttheconsoleendoftheKVMCableKittoanyavailablecomputerportson
thebackpaneloftheunit.TheconnectorsandportsonboththeKVMCableKitsand
theKVMswitcharecolor-coded/markedforeasyinstallation.Note: As each set of
computer ports are not perfectly aligned, make sure that the connectors on the KVM
Cable Kit are connected to the same set of computer ports.
5ConnectthecomputerendoftheKVMCableKittothecorrespondingportsonthe
computer you wish to connect. Note: The B006-VUA4-K-R comes with four 4-ft. USB
KVM Cable Kits. If you need a longer cable, you will have to purchase a separate P756-
Series USB KVM Cable Kit of the appropriate length. If you wish to connect to a PS/2
computer, you will need to purchase a P757-Series PS/2 KVM Cable Kit. Computers
connected using a P757-Series PS/2 KVM Cable Kit will not be able to use the built-in
USB 2.0 hub functionality.
6Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each computer you are connecting.
7ConnecttheincludedpowersupplytotheKVMswitch,andthenplugitintoan
appropriate power source. To help protect your system from sudden transient increases
and decreases in electrical power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a
TrippLiteSurgeSuppressor,LineConditioner,orUninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).
8Connect up to two USB 2.0 peripherals to the USB 2.0 peripheral ports on the front and
back of the unit.
9Turn on the power to all connected devices.
10 When the login screen appears, enter in the default Username (Administrator)and
Password(Password).Forsecuritypurposes,itisstronglyrecommendedthatyou
changethesetosomethingunique.(Seepage21fordetailsonchangingthePassword.)
System Installation continued
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Port Switching
TherearefourwaysofaccessingcomputersanddevicesconnectedtotheB006-VUA4-K-R
KVMswitch:
• ManualPush-buttons
• Mouseportswitchingfunctionality
• Hotkeys
• OSD(On-ScreenDisplay)
Manual Push-Buttons
Pressing a push-button will bring the focus of one of the following to the corresponding
port;KVM focus only, Audio focus only, or KVM, Audio and USB focus simultaneously. You
will be able to switch the focus of the desired functionality by pressing the corresponding
push-button once, twice, or by holding it for longer than 2 seconds. Depending on whether
theKVMButton Settings are set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 in the OSD, you will switch
functionality focus in different ways. The differences between Mode 1 and Mode 2 are
described in the table below.
Push-Button Combination Mode 1 Action Mode 2 Action
Press the desired push-button
once.
SwitchesonlytheKVMfocus
to the corresponding port.
SimultaneouslyswitchesKVM,
Audio and USB focus to the
corresponding port.
Press the desired push-button
twice.
Switches only the Audio focus
to the corresponding port.
Switches only the Audio focus
to the corresponding port.
Press and hold the desired
push-button for more than two
seconds.
SimultaneouslyswitchesKVM,
Audio and USB focus to the
corresponding port.
SwitchesonlytheKVMfocus
to the corresponding port.
Press and hold push-buttons
1 and 2 for more than two
seconds.
Initiates Auto Scan mode. Initiates Auto Scan mode.
Press and hold push-buttons
3 and 4 for more than two
seconds.
PerformsaUSBkeyboard/
mouse reset.
Performs a USB keyboard and
mouse reset.
Note: Upon pressing a push-button to switch the functionality focus to a desired port,
the OSD screen will display momentarily. The OSD will display a hand icon in each
functionality column next to the port which has its focus. The duration for which the OSD
menu is displayed can be changed using the Port Display Duration setting in the OSD F6
Settings Page. (See page 20 for details) The OSD screen will not display when using the
push-buttons to initiate an Auto Scan or perform a USB keyboard/mouse reset.
To change the Button Settings from Mode 1 to Mode 2 or vice versa, follow the steps below:
1. Open the OSD menu by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
2. Press the [F6] key to access the OSD Settings screen.
3. Select the Button Settings option and press the [Enter] key.
4. Choose the desired mode and press the [Enter] key.
Note: The Button Settings are set to Mode 1 by default.
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Mouse Port Switching Functionality
When enabled, the Mouse Port Switching Functionality allows users with scroll mice to
simultaneously switch the focus of the KVM, Audio and USB between ports by double-
clicking the scroll wheel on their mouse. When used, ports will be accessed in sequential
order(e.g.port1willswitchtoport2;port2toport3,andsoon).Asthisfunctionis
disabled by default, you have to enable it in the OSD. To enable the Mouse Port Switching
Functionality, follow the steps below:
1. Open the OSD menu by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
2. Press the [F6] key to access the OSD Settings screen.
3. Select the Mouse Switching Function option and press the [Enter] key.
4. When prompted to enter Yes or No, type in a [Y] and press the [Enter] key.
Hotkeys
Hotkeys allow you to switch functionality focus between ports using only the keyboard, as
wellasperformotherfunctionsontheKVMswitch.Thefollowingsectiondescribesthe
hotkeyfunctionalityavailablefortheB006-VUA4-K-R.Attheendofthissectionisatable
of all the available hotkeys.
Hotkey Setting Mode
All hotkey commands start by entering Hotkey Setting Mode. When in Hotkey Setting
Mode, the [Scroll Lock] and [Caps Lock]keyboardLEDsashinsuccessionandordinary
keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. Only hotkey related keystrokes can be per-
formed. To initiate Hotkey Setting Mode, perform the following command:
1. Press and hold down the [Scroll Lock] key.
2. While holding down the [Scroll Lock] key, press and release the minus [-] key.
3. After releasing the minus [-] key, release the [Scroll Lock] key.
Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command
By default, the command to activate Hotkey Setting Mode includes the [Scroll Lock] and
minus [-] keys. This can be switched to include the [Ctrl] and [F12] keys by performing the
following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [H] key.
A couple of seconds after releasing the [H] key, the activation command will be changed
to use [Ctrl] instead of [Scroll Lock], and [F12] instead of the minus [-] key. Once the
activationcommandischanged,youwillbeexitedfromHotkey Setting Mode. To change
the activation command back, simply perform the Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation
Command again.
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Simultaneously Switching KVM, Audio and USB Focus to a Desired Port
To simultaneously switch the KVM, Audio and USB focus to a desired port, perform the
following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Simultaneously Switching KVM, Audio and USB Focus to the Next Port
To simultaneously switch the KVM, Audio and USBfocustothenextportinline(1to2,2
to3,etc.),performthefollowingcommand:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Switching KVM Focus Only to a Desired Port
To switch only the KVM focus to a desired port, perform the following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [K] key.
4. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Switching KVM Focus Only to the Next Port
To switch only the KVMfocustothenextport,performthefollowingcommand:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [K] key.
3. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Switching USB Focus Only to a Desired Port
To switch only the USB focus to a desired port, perform the following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [U] key.
4. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Switching USB Focus Only to the Next Port
To switch only the USBfocustothenextport,performthefollowingcommand:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [U] key.
3. Press and release the [Enter] key.
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Hotkeys continued
Switching Audio Focus Only to a Desired Port
To switch only the Audio focus to a desired port, perform the following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [S] key.
4. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Switching Audio Focus Only to the Next Port
To switch only the Audiofocustothenextport,performthefollowingcommand:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [S] key.
3. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Simultaneously Switching KVM and USB Focus to a Desired Port
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [K] key.
4. Press and release the [U] key.
5. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Simultaneously Switching KVM and Audio Focus to a Desired Port
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [K] key.
4. Press and release the [S] key.
5. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Simultaneously Switching USB and Audio Focus to a Desired Port
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2.Pressandreleasethenumberkeyforthedesiredport(1,2,3or4).
3. Press and release the [U] key.
4. Press and release the [S] key.
5. Press and release the [Enter] key.
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Hotkeys continued
Initiate an Auto Scan
Auto Scan allows you to switch between ports at regular intervals without having to
manually switch between them. This hotkey command initiates an Auto Scan using the Scan
DurationenteredintotheOSD.(Seepage20fordetails.)Bydefault,theScan Duration
is set at 5 second intervals. When scanning, only the KVMfocusistransferredtothenext
computer. The USB and Audio focus remain on the same computers they were on when
Auto Scan began. Also, the only computers that are accessed during an Auto Scan are those
that are both connected and powered-on. To initiate an Auto Scan, perform the following
command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [A] key.
3. Press and release the [Enter] key.
When in Auto Scanmode,normalkeyboardandmouseoperationaresuspended.Toexit
Auto Scan mode, press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key to stop scanning at the port that
currentlyhastheKVMsfocus.
Initiate an Auto Scan at a Desired Time Interval
To initiate an Auto Scan using a desired time interval, perform the following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [A] key.
3.EnterinaScanDurationfrom1to255seconds.
4. Press and release the [Enter] key.
Note: This hotkey command will not only perform the current Auto Scan at the desired
interval, it will also change the Scan Duration in the OSD.
Skip Mode
Similarly to Auto Scan mode, Skip Mode allows you to easily monitor the connected com-
puters. Unlike Auto Scan mode, Skip Mode allows you to monitor connected computers at
yourleisure,withoutautomaticallyjumpingtothenextportafterasettimeinterval.Skip
Modealsoallowsyoutojumpbackandforthbetweenports,asopposedtoanAuto Scan,
whichautomaticallyskipstothenextavailableport.WheninSkip Mode, only the KVM
focusistransferredtothenextcomputer.TheUSB and Audio focus remain on the same
computers they were on when Skip Mode began. To initiate Skip Mode, perform the follow-
ing command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
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2.Pressandreleaseoneofthearrowkeys(↓, ↑, →, ←).Youwillautomaticallybeentered
intoSkipModeandsenttoeitherthenextport,previousport,port1orport4,depending
on which arrow key you pressed.
3. Once in Skip Mode,youcanpressanarrowkeytojumptoanotherport:
• Pressingthe→keywilltakeyoutothenextport
• Pressingthe←key will take you to the previous port
• Pressingthe↓keywilltakeyoutoport4,thelastportontheKVMswitch
• Pressingthe↑keywilltakeyoutoport1,therstportontheKVMswitch
When in Skip Mode,normalkeyboardandmouseoperationaresuspended.ToexitSkip
Mode, press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar]keytostopattheportthatcurrentlyhastheKVMs
focus.
Video Sync
Video SyncallowstheKVMtostorethemonitor’sEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdentication
Data),whichhelpstoimproveresolution.Toinitiatea Video Sync, perform the following
command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [D] key.
List KVM Settings
ThisfunctionallowsyoutoquicklylistthefollowingKVMsettings;Hotkey Setting Mode
activation sequence, OSD Menu Hotkey command, Port OS, Mouse Emulation and Button
Settings. To perform this function, do the following:
1.OpenupaWord,Wordpad,NotepadorExcelle.
2. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
3. Press and release the [F4] key.
USB Keyboard/Mouse Reset
In the event that the keyboard and mouse are not operating correctly, a reset may be needed.
ToperformaUSBkeyboard/mousereset,dothefollowing:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [F5] key.
Alternate OSD Menu Activation Command
The default sequence to open the OSD menu is to hit the [Scroll Lock]keytwice;however,
this can be changed to hitting the [Ctrl] key twice by performing the following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [T] key.
To switch back to the [Scroll Lock] sequence, simply perform this command again.
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Hotkey Command Summary Table
Action Hotkey Command
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode Press and hold the [Scroll Lock] key, press and re-
lease the minus [-] key, release the [Scroll Lock] key.
Change Hotkey Setting Mode Activation
Command to [Ctrl], [F12]
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [H]
SwitchKVM,AudioandUSBfocustoa
desired port
ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*,[Enter]
SwitchKVM,AudioandUSBfocustothe
nextport
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [Enter]
SwitchtheKVMfocusonlytoadesiredport ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*,[K], [Enter]
SwitchtheKVMfocusonlytothenextport Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [K], [Enter]
Switch the USB focus only to a desired port ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*,[U], [Enter]
SwitchtheUSBfocusonlytothenextport Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [U], [Enter]
Switch the Audio focus only to a
desired port
ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*, [S], [Enter]
SwitchtheAudiofocusonlytothenextport Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [S], [Enter]
SwitchtheKVMandUSBfocustoadesired
port
ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*,[K], [U], [Enter]
SwitchtheKVMandAudiofocustoa
desired port
ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*,[K], [S], [Enter]
Switch the USB and Audio focus to a
desired port
ActivateHotkeySettingMode,n*,[U], [S], [Enter]
Initiate an Auto Scan Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [A], [Enter]
Press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar]keytoexit
Initiate an Auto Scan at a desired time
interval
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [A],n*,[Enter]
Note: Press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key to exit
InitiateSkipModeandgotothenextport Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [→]
Note: Press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key to exit
Initiate Skip Mode and go to the previous port Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [←]
Note: Press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key to exit
Initiate Skip Mode and go to Port 1 Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [↑]
Note: Press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key to exit
Initiate Skip Mode and go to Port 4 Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [↓]
Note: Press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key to exit
VideoSync Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [D]
ListKVMSettings OpenaWord,Wordpad,NotepadorExcelle,Acti-
vate Hotkey Setting Mode, [F4]
USBKeyboard/MouseReset Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [F5]
Switch the OSD Menu Activation command
to [Ctrl], [Ctrl]
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode, [T]
* Whenswitchingtoadesiredport,n=1,2,3or4.Wheninitiatinganautoscanatadesired
timeinterval,n=0-255seconds.
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OSD
TheOSD(On-ScreenDisplay)canalsobeusedtoswitchfunctionalityfocusfromoneport
to another. The following section discusses OSD operation.
OSD Operation
TheOSD(On-ScreenDisplay)isamenu-basedinterfacethatallowsyoutoaccesscon-
nectedcomponentsandchangetheKVMsettings.ToopentheOSDMenu,hitthe[Scroll
Lock] key twice.
Note: The OSD Menu activation command can be switched to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] via hotkey (see
page 14 for details) or the OSD Settings Menu (see page 19 for details).
OSD Main Screen
OSD Main Screen Components Table
The table below describes the various components of the OSD main screen:
Component Description
PN This column displays the Port Number
represented by the corresponding row.
KVM This column will display a hand icon in the row
oftheportthathastheKVMsfocus.
USB This column will display a hand icon in the row
oftheportthathastheUSBhub’sfocus.
This column will display a hand icon in the row
of the port that has the Audio focus.
This column will display a sun icon in the row
ofportsthatareconnectedtotheKVMswitch
and powered-on.
NAME This column will display the name given to the
corresponding port.
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OSD Main Page Functionality
As with Hotkeys or Push-buttons, the OSD Main Page allows you to individually switch
functionality to a desired port, or switch all functionality simultaneously. This can be done
using your keyboard or mouse. You can also use the OSD Main page to activate Auto Scan
mode,accesstheOSDSettingsPageandlogoutoftheKVMswitch.
Switch KVM, USB and Audio Focus Simultaneously via Keyboard
1. When in the OSD Main Menu, press the [F7] key. Three highlight bars will appear, one in
each functionality column.
2. Use the [↑] and [↓] keys to move the three highlight bars to the row of the desired port.
3. When the three highlight bars are in the row of the desired port, hit the [Enter] key. The
OSD will disappear and the selected port will be accessed.
Switch KVM, USB and Audio Focus Simultaneously via Mouse
1. When in the OSD Main Menu, click on the [F7] textatthebottomofthescreen,or,click
on the desired port number in the PN column. Three highlight bars will appear, one in
each functionality column. If you used the mouse to click on the desired port number,
skip to Step 3.
2. Click on the UP or DOWN icons at the bottom of the screen to move the three highlight
bars to the row of the desired port.
3. When the three highlight bars are in the row of the desired port, hit the [Enter] key,
double-click on the port number or double-click on one of the three highlight bars. The
OSD will disappear and the selected port will be displayed.
Individually Switch KVM, USB and Audio Focus via Keyboard
1. When in the OSD Main menu, press the [F1] key to bring up the highlight bar in the
KVM column, [F2] to bring up the highlight bar in the USB column, or [F3] to bring up
the highlight bar in the Audio column. You can also use the [Tab] key to toggle between
the three columns.
2. When the highlight bar is in the desired column, use the [↑] and [↓] keys to move the
highlight bar to the row of the desired port.
3. When the highlight bar is in the row of the desired port, press the [Enter] key. The OSD
disappearsandtheportselectedtohavetheKVMfocuswillbedisplayed.
Note: You can set each functionalities focus at the same time by moving each highlight bar
to the desired row before pressing the [Enter] key.
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OSD Main Page Functionality continued
Individually Switch KVM, USB and Audio Focus via Mouse
1. When in the OSD Main menu, click on the [F1]texttobringupthehighlightbarinthe
KVM column, [F2] to bring up the highlight bar in the USB column, or [F3] to bring
up the highlight bar in the Audio column. You can also click on the area of the desired
columnnexttothedesiredrowtobringthehighlightbardirectlytothedesiredspot.If
youchoosetoclickdirectlyonthedesiredport/column,skiptoStep3.
2. Once the highlight bar is in the desired column, Click on the UP or DOWN icons at the
bottom of the screen to move it to the row of the desired port.
3. When the highlight bar is in the row of the desired port, hit the [Enter] key, or double-
click on the highlight bar. The OSD will disappear and the selected port will be displayed.
Note: You can set each functionalities focus at the same time by moving each highlight bar to
the desired row before pressing the [Enter] key or double-clicking on one of the highlight bars.
Naming Ports
1. Press the [Tab] key until a highlight bar shows up in the Name column. You can also click
inside the Namecolumnnexttothedesiredporttobringthehighlightbarexactlywhere
youwantit.Ifyouchoosetoclickdirectlyonthedesiredport/column,skiptoStep3.
2. Once the highlight bar is in the Name column, use the [↑] and [↓] keys or click on the UP
or DOWN icons at the bottom of the screen to move it to the row of the desired port.
3.Oncethehighlightbarisnexttothedesiredport,pressthe [Enter] key or double-click on
it.Apinkboxwillappearinthehighlightbar,signifyingitisreadytobeedited.
4.Typethedesirednameinthehighlightbar.Amaximumof15charactersisallowed.
5. When you have typed in the desired port name, press the [Enter] key or click on the
highlight bar to save it.
Exiting the OSD Main Screen
ToexittheOSDMainScreenandgobacktothelastportselectedtohavetheKVM focus,
press the [Esc] key or right-click the mouse.
Note: A functionalities focus will not be switched to another port if you simply highlight it
and then exit the OSD. You must press the [Enter] key or double-click on the highlight bar to
switch focus to that port.
F4: Scan
Pressing the [F4] key or clicking on the [F4]textatthebottomoftheOSDMainPagewill
initiate an Auto Scan.Whenstarted,theKVMwillscanbetweencomputersthatareboth
connected and powered-on. The interval that each port is scanned for is set in the Scan Du-
rationeldoftheOSDSettingsMenu.(Seepage20fordetails.)ToexitAuto Scan mode,
press the [Esc] key or [Spacebar] key.
F6: Set
Pressing the [F6] key or clicking on the [F6] textatthebottomoftheOSDMainPagewill
bringyoutotheOSDSettingsPage.TheOSDSettingsPageandit’sfeaturesarediscussed
in detail in the following section.
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OSD Main Page Functionality continued
F8: Logout
Pressing the [F8] key or clicking on the [F8]textatthebottomoftheOSDMainPagewill
bringupapromptaskingyouifyouwishtologoutoftheKVMswitch.Press[Y] and then
press the [Enter] keytologoutoftheKVM.Youwillberequiredtoenterinyourusername
andpasswordtoregainaccesstotheKVMswitch.IfyoudonotwishtologoutoftheKVM,
leave the [N] intheprompteldandpressthe [Enter] key, or press the [Esc] key.
OSD Settings Page Functionality
TheOSDSettingsPageiswheretheKVMsettingscanbeaccessedandcustomized.As
described in the previous section, pressing the [F6] key or clicking on the [F6]textwhenin
the OSD Main Page will bring you to the OSD Settings Page.
To access one of the settings, simply highlight it and press the [Enter] key, or double-click
on it with your mouse. When a setting is selected, a prompt or sub-menu will appear with
options for changing that setting. The table below describes the settings found in this menu.
Setting Description
OSD Hotkey Select this setting to change the hotkey that is used to access the OSD.
A sub-menu will appear, allowing you to choose between [Scroll Lock],
[Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. Highlight the desired hotkey and press the
[Enter] key, or double-click on it with your mouse. The default OSD hotkey
is [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock].
Hotkey Select this setting to change the hotkey combination that is used to activate
Hotkey Setting Mode. A sub-menu will appear, allowing you to choose be-
tween [Scroll Lock], [-] and [Ctrl], [F12].(Seepage10onhowthesekeys
are used to activate Hotkey Setting Mode.)Highlightthedesiredhotkeyand
press the [Enter] key, or double-click on it with your mouse. The default
OSD hotkey is [Scroll Lock], [-].
Button Settings Select this setting to change which push-button combinations are used to
switch functionalities between ports. A sub-menu will appear, allowing
you to choose between Mode 1 and Mode 2.(Seepage9forthedifferences
between Mode 1 and Mode 2.)Highlightthedesiredmodeandpressthe
[Enter] key, or double-click on it with your mouse. The default is Mode 1.
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Setting Description
Port Display Duration Select this setting to change the amount of time the OSD menu is displayed
after switching functionalities between ports via push-button. A highlight
bar will appear at the bottom of the OSD Settings Page, allowing you to
enter a Port Display Duration between 0 and 255 seconds. The default is 3
seconds. A setting of 0 disables this function.
Scan Duration Select this setting to change the amount of time spent on each port during
an Auto Scan. A highlight bar will appear at the bottom of the OSD Settings
Page, allowing you to enter a Scan Duration between 0 and 255 seconds.
The default is 3 seconds. A setting of 0 disables the Auto Scan function.
Screen Blanker Select this setting to turn the Screen BlankerfunctionOn/Off,andto
determine whether a password is needed to regain access after the screen is
blanked.Asub-menuwillappearwiththreeoptions;Set Timeout, Screen
Blanker Password, and Screen Lock. When the Set Timeouteldissetto
Off, you will not be able to access the other two settings.
Set Timeout: To turn on the screen blanker function, select this setting and
enter in a value between 0 and 30 minutes. The default is 0, which disables
the Screen Blanker function.
Blanker Password: When the Screen Lock setting is On, a password will be
requiredtoregainaccesstotheKVMintheeventthescreenisblanked.A
passwordcanbeenteredhereusingamaximumof8characters(A-Z,0-9).
Whenenteringanewblankerpassword,youwillrstbeaskedtoenterthe
currentpassword.Thedefaultpasswordisblank,sojustpressthe[Enter]
key if this setting has never been changed before. You will then be asked to
enter the new password twice.
Screen Lock: This setting determines whether a password is required to
accesstheKVMafterascreenblank.Choose[Y] and [Enter] to turn it on
and require a password, or [N] and [Enter] to turn it off. It is turned off by
default.
Hotkey Command
Mode
This setting allows you to enable or disable hotkey functionality. When
turned Off, you will not be able to access Hotkey Setting Mode to control the
KVM.Whenaccessed,ahighlightbarwillappearatthebottomoftheOSD
Settings Page. Press [Y] and [Enter] to turn the hotkey functionality on, or
[N] and [Enter] to turn it Off. It is enabled by default.
Restore Default
Values
ThisfunctionisusedtorestoretheKVM’ssettingstotheirdefaultvalues.
(Seepage25forFactory Default Settings.)Portnames,usernamesand
passwords are not affected by this function. When accessed, a highlight bar
will appear at the bottom of the OSD Settings Page. Press [Y] and [Enter]
to restore default settings, or [N] and [Enter] toexitwithoutrestoring
default settings. You can also press the [Esc]keytoexitthisfunction
without restoring default settings.
Clear the Name List This function is used to clear out all of the port names. When accessed, a
highlight bar will appear at the bottom of the OSD Settings Page. Press [Y]
and [Enter] to clear all of the port names, or [N] and [Enter] toexitwithout
clearing. You can also press the [Esc]keytoexitthisfunctionwithoutclear-
ing the port names.
Activate Beeper This function controls a beeper sound that can be heard when a port is
changed, Auto Scan is accessed or an invalid entry is made in the OSD.
When accessed, a highlight bar will appear at the bottom of the OSD
Settings Page. Press [Y] and [Enter]toturnthebeeperfunctionon;or, [N]
and [Enter] to turn it off. It is turned on by default.
OSD Settings Page Functionality continued
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