Tripp Lite B032-HUA2 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
2-Port USB/HD Cable
KVM Switch with Audio
Model: B032-HUA2
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Product Features
• Control two computers or devices from a single USB keyboard, mouse
and HDMI monitor
• Compact design features built-in 4 ft. KVM and audio cables
• The KVM and audio can be switched independently of each other, so you
can access one computer while listening to audio from another at the
same time*
• Audio provides a full bass response for rich 2.1-channel surround sound
• USB mouse port can be used to connect a USB 2.0 hub for peripheral
sharing
• Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (1080p)
• KVM stores the monitor’s EDID information to optimize display resolution
• Power on detection automatically switches to the powered-on computer
when the other one powers off
• Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse
drivers and multifunction mice
• Supports gaming keyboards and wireless keyboard/mouse
• Features Remote, Hotkey and Mouse Port Switching
• Supports Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®
• Mac keyboard support and emulation**
• No external power required
• HDCP compatible
• Firmware upgradable
* Audio through the HDMI monitor’s built-in speakers cannot be switched independently
** PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac keyboards; Mac keyboards only work with
their own computers
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Optional Accessories
System Requirements
Package Contents
• P568-Series High Speed HDMI Cables
• U222-004-R 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• U222-007-R 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• U222-010-R 10-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• U022-Series USB 2.0 A/B Device Cables
• U030-Series USB 2.0 Mini-B Cables
• U050-Series USB 2.0 Micro-B Cables
• HDMI monitor
• USB Keyboard
• USB Mouse
• Computer with a HDMI and USB port
• B032-HUA2
• Owner’s Manual
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Installation
Note: Make sure the power to all devices is turned off prior to installation. You must
unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
1. Plug your USB keyboard, mouse and HDMI monitor into the console ports
on the unit.
Note: If using a wireless keyboard and mouse, the dongle must plug into the unit’s
keyboard port in order to use the hotkey function.
2. (Optional) A USB 2.0 hub can be connected to the USB console mouse
port, allowing you to add multiple USB peripherals to your installation.
Note: To ensure proper functionality, use a hub with an external power supply. Also,
the KVM’s Mouse Emulation Mode must be disabled (see the Keyboard Hotkey
Commands section of this manual for details) when connecting a hub.
3. (Optional) Plug your speakers and/or microphone into the audio jacks on
the side of the unit.
4. Plug the connectors of the built-in cables into their respective ports on
the computers you are installing.
5. Power on your devices.
Note: The unit’s power on default is to link to the first computer that is powered on.
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Operation
There are three ways of accessing computers and devices connected to the
KVM switch: Manual Remote Switching, Mouse Port Switching and Keyboard
Hotkeys.
Note: When switching ports, wait a few seconds for the selected computer’s video to
display on the console monitor prior to switching ports again. Do not switch ports when
a USB peripheral device is in operation.
Manual Remote Port Selection
Press the port selection pushbutton on the Remote Port Selector to toggle
the KVM and Audio focus between the two computers. The LED lights on the
unit will indicate which computer is selected.
Mouse Port Switching Functionality
Note: Mouse port switching is disabled by default, and must be enabled via keyboard
hotkey command. In addition, it is only supported when the KVM’s mouse emulation
mode is enabled, which is enabled by default (see the Keyboard Hotkey Commands
section for details). Only 3-key scroll wheel mice are supported.
When enabled, the Mouse Port Switching Functionality allows users with
scroll mice to simultaneously switch the focus of the KVM and Audio
between ports by double-clicking the scroll wheel on their mouse.
Keyboard Hotkey Commands
Hotkeys allow you to switch functionality focus between ports using only the
keyboard, as well as perform other functions on the KVM switch. All hotkey
operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. See the Keyboard
Hotkey Commands table for full details. To switch the KVM and Audio
between the two ports, press the [Scroll Lock] key twice, and then the
[Enter] key. If the [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] hotkey conflicts with other
programs running on your computer, it can be switched to [Ctrl] [Ctrl]
via Hotkey command. (See the Keyboard Hotkey Commands table for
details). The keyboard hotkey can also be switched by pressing and holding
the Remote Port Selector switch for 3 seconds.
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Operation
Keyboard Hotkey Commands
The following table lists the keyboard hotkey commands available for use on
the KVM switch.
Combination Function
[Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock]+
[Enter] Toggles the KVM and Audio focus between the two
ports
Note: If the KVM and Audio focus are on different ports, only
the KVM focus switches
[k] [Enter] Toggles the KVM focus only
[s] [Enter] Toggles the Audio focus only
[a] [Enter] Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port
to port at 5 second intervals
[a] [Enter] [n] Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port
to port at n second intervals
Note: Replace n with a number between 1 and 4
(1 = 3 sec; 2 = 5 sec (default); 3 = 10 sec; 4 = 20 sec)
To exit Auto Scan, press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto
Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode
[x] [Enter] Toggles the hotkey invocation key between
[Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl]
[m] [Enter] Enables/disables mouse emulation function
[n] [Enter] Enables/disables keyboard emulation
[w] [Enter] Enables/disables mouse port-switching function
[F2] [Enter] Activates Mac keyboard mapping
[F10] [Enter] Automatically detects and sets the keyboard
operating platform
[F4] [Enter] Lists current switch settings via the paste function
of a text editor
Note: To perform this hotkey, you must first have a text
editor or word processor (such as Microsoft Word) open, with
the cursor in the page window. Upon performing this hotkey,
the KVM’s current settings will be displayed.
[F5] [Enter] Performs a USB keyboard and mouse reset
[F6] [nn] [Enter] Sets the keyboard language layout
Note: nn is a two digit number that represents one of the
following keyboard language codes: US English 33; French
08; Japanese 15
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Operation
Combination Function
[Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock]+
[d] [Enter] Invokes the Video Sync function, which allows the
KVM to store the monitor’s EDID information to
optimize display resolution
[e] [Enter] Enables/disables the Power on Detection feature
[r] [Enter] Resets hotkeys to the default setting
Firmware Upgrade Utility
To update the B032-HUA2’s firmware, perform the following:
1. From a computer that is not part of the KVM installation, download the
latest Firmware Upgrade package for the B032-HUA2 from Tripp Lite’s
support site, www.tripplite.com/support.
2. Disconnect the B032-HUA2 from your KVM installation. Press and hold
the Remote Port Selector’s pushbutton. While you are still holding the
pushbutton, connect the KVM cable’s purple USB connector to a USB
port on the computer to which you have downloaded the Firmware
Upgrade package.
3. The B032-HUA2 now enters Firmware Upgrade Mode. The two port LED’s
flash together to indicate the unit is in Firmware Upgrade Mode.
Note: While the B032-HUA2 is 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.
4. Run the Firmware Upgrade Package file; the Firmware Upgrade Utility
main screen appears.
5. Click Next to perform the upgrade. As the upgrade proceeds, status
messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress towards
completion is shown in the Progress bar.
6. After the upgrade has completed, a pop-screen appears to inform you
that the procedure to upgrade was successful. Click Finish to close the
Firmware Upgrade Utility.
7. Set up your KVM installation again.
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Operation
Firmware Upgrade Utility-Failed
If the Upgrade Succeeded screen does not appear, the upgrade failed to
complete successfully, in which case you should perform the following:
1. Disconnect the USB connectors on the KVM cables from the computer.
2. Press and hold the Remote Port Selector’s pushbutton. While still
pressing the pushbutton, reconnect the KVM cable’s USB connectors to
the computer.
3. Power on the B032-HUA2. It will now work with the factory default
firmware. Follow the steps in the Firmware Upgrade Utility section to
upgrade the firmware.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Monitor does not
display after the
KVM cable set is
hot-plugged
HD audio/video
graphics card is not
compatible with cable
set hot-plugging
Power off all devices on the installation;
power off the B032-HUA2; confirm all KVM
cables are properly connected; power on
the B032-HUA2; power on the computers
Graphics card driver
is not up-to-date
Upgrade to the latest graphics card driver
Mouse and/or
keyboard is not
responding
Switch needs to be
reset
Power off all devices on the installation;
power off the B032-HUA2; wait five
seconds; power on the B032-HUA2
Mouse port-
switching
function is not
responding
Mouse does not
support this function
This feature is only supported by USB 3-key
scroll wheel mice
Mouse emulation is
disabled
Enable mouse emulation. See Hotkey
Summary table for details
Cannot switch
ports by pressing
[Scroll Lock]
twice
Keyboard is
incompatible
with [Scroll Lock]
invocation
Switch to the alternate HSM invocation keys
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Specifications
Computer Connections 2
Console Connections 1
Port Selection Remote Port Selector, Mouse, Hotkeys
Connectors (Console Ports) Keyboard and Mouse: 2x USB Type A Female
Video: HDMI Female
Speakers/Microphone: 2x 3.5mm Mini-Stereo Female
Connectors (KVM Ports) Keyboard and Mouse: 4x USB Type A Male
Video: 2x HDMI Male
Speakers/Microphone: 4x 3.5mm Mini-Stereo Male
LED Quantity and Color (KVM) 2x Green
Built-In Cable Length (KVM) 2x 4 ft. (2x 1.2 m)
Built-In Cable Length (Remote
Port Selector)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
Emulation (keyboard/Mouse) USB
Video Resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080p)
Scan Interval 3, 5, 10, 20 seconds (default: 5 seconds)
Power Consumption DC 5V, 2.65 W
Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Humidity 0% to 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Housing Material Plastic
Weight 0.9 lb. (0.41 kg)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.62 x 3.24 x 0.97 in. (6.65 x 8.23 x 2.46 cm)
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