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CM1942

2-Port 4K DisplayPort Dual Display
Mini-Matrix Boundelss KVM Switch
User Manual

Summary of Contents for CM1942

Page 1: ...CM1942 2 Port 4K DisplayPort Dual Display Mini Matrix Boundelss KVM Switch User Manual...

Page 2: ...quipment 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 o...

Page 3: ...digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 HDMI Trademark Statement The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Li...

Page 4: ...defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damag...

Page 5: ...information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and tele...

Page 6: ...oblem please contact your dealer 1 CM1942 2 Port 4K DisplayPort Dual Display Mini Matrix Boundless KVM Switch 4 DisplayPort cables 2 microphone cables 2 speaker cables 2 USB 3 0 Type A to Type B cable...

Page 7: ...rating Systems 3 Components 4 Buzzer Behavior 8 2 Hardware Setup Cable Connections 9 Installation Diagram 10 3 Basic Operation Port Switching 11 Manual Switching 11 Mouse Switching 12 Hotkey Switching...

Page 8: ...rd Emulation Control 25 Mouse Emulation Control 25 Mouse Port Switching 26 Setting the PC Operation Mode 26 N Key Rollover Keyboard Supporting Function 26 Boundless Switching 26 Setting the Screen Res...

Page 9: ...CM1942 User Manual ix North America 44 Specifications 45 Hotkey Default Settings 46 Limited Warranty 47...

Page 10: ...he CM1942 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CM1942 installation Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation provides tables that list the...

Page 11: ...need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do n...

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Page 13: ...an quickly and effortlessly switch between two computers by using convenient pushbuttons hotkeys mouse wheel mouse cursor and remote port selector Featuring Boundless Switching the CM1942 allows users...

Page 14: ...deo DynaSync exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot up display problems and optimizes resolutions when switching between ports Audio Mixer Mode mixes up to two audio sources as one audio output Dis...

Page 15: ...are certified by the VESA Compliance Program Note The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the cables We recommend the total length from the source to the monitor to not exceed 3 3 me...

Page 16: ...CM1942 User Manual 4 Components 4 3 3 2 1 5 6 7 9 10 11 14 14 12 8 13 13 Top View Front View Rear View...

Page 17: ...omputer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals Audio Lights GREEN to indicate that the audio is being outputted from the corresponding port s 2 mode selec...

Page 18: ...d into the rear panel 5 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A port USB peripherals printers scanners drives etc plug into this port This USB 3 1 Gen 1 port features 5 Gbps data transfer rates for compatible USB periph...

Page 19: ...prised of a microphone jack speaker jack USB Type B port and two DisplayPort connectors 14 USB Type B ports The USB Type A to USB Type B cables that link the switch to your computers plug in here Each...

Page 20: ...u wish to turn the buzzer on or off Sound Description 1 beep Changing port Activating auto scan mode Pausing resuming auto scan 1 long beep Powering on the unit Resetting the unit 2 beeps Interrupting...

Page 21: ...into the front panel have priority over those connected into these jacks 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 41 Please review it before proceedin...

Page 22: ...1 Type A ports 6 Optional To use the remote port selector connect its cable to the unit s remote port selector jack 7 Plug the power adapter to the unit s power jack Now the CM1942 is turned on 8 Powe...

Page 23: ...cus plus the USB and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port Press and hold a port selection pushbutton for more than 2 seconds to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached t...

Page 24: ...Selection Press the remote port selector button to cycle through the ports Make sure the remote port selector is plugged into the Remote Port Selector Jack Boundless Switching Boundless Switching is f...

Page 25: ...to KVM port 2 has a Port ID of 2 The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM USB peripheral and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method see page 17 for details Alternative Ma...

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Page 27: ...audio focus If you wish you can give one computer the KVM console focus another the USB hub focus and the other two the audio focus Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock...

Page 28: ...installation The USB and audio focus remain where they are Example 1 Press Scroll Lock twice 2 Press K 3 Press Enter Scroll Lock Scroll Lock U Enter Brings only the USB hub focus from the port that cu...

Page 29: ...d port The USB hub and audio focus remain where they are Example 1 Press Scroll Lock twice 2 Press 2 3 Press K 4 Press Enter Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n U Enter Brings only the USB hub focus to the comp...

Page 30: ...ocus to the computer attached to the specified port The USB hub focus remains where it is Example 1 Press Scroll Lock twice 2 Press 2 3 Press K and then press S 4 Press Enter Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n...

Page 31: ...ngs the KM and audio focus from the port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation with the mouse cursor The USB hub focus remains where it is Example 1 Press Scroll Lock t...

Page 32: ...e Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain...

Page 33: ...to invoke HSM See below for details When HSM is active the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you...

Page 34: ...k and the F12 key instead of Note This procedure is a toggle between the two methods To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys invoke HSM then press and release the H key again Alternate Port...

Page 35: ...Function key see table below After completing this procedure you automatically exit HSM List Switch Settings To see a listing of the current switch settings do the following 1 Open a text editor or wo...

Page 36: ...following 1 Invoke HSM see page 21 2 Press and release B Hotkey Port Switching To enable disable hotkey port switching do the following 1 Invoke HSM see page 21 2 Press X Enter When disabled port swi...

Page 37: ...able disable Power on Detection do the following 1 Invoke HSM see page 21 2 Press E Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings To toggle between the default and the alternative front panel pushbutton...

Page 38: ...age 21 2 Press O Enter Note This procedure is a toggle between the two operation modes To revert back to the Single PC Mode go through the steps above N Key Rollover Keyboard Supporting Function To en...

Page 39: ...ayout using the parameters below Parameter refers to the letter P which all commands must begin with PA12 Row refers to a group of displays aligned together each letter represents a row A B Monitor re...

Page 40: ...2 Enter The monitor 1 and 2 are fixed on the left and right in a row monitor layout 1 x 2 Monitor Layout Example 2 To key in a layout enter P followed by A and a number for each display If you have on...

Page 41: ...A1B2 Enter The monitor 1 and 2 are fixed on the top and bottom in a tier monitor layout 2 x 1 Monitor Layout Example 4 To key in a layout enter P followed by A and a number for each display If you hav...

Page 42: ...ing function Key Function F1 Sets the keyboard and mouse to SPC mode so that it can work under special operating systems as a standard 104 key keyboard and mouse F2 Enables Mac keyboard emulation F3 E...

Page 43: ...r layout for boundless switching m A or B refers to the row number n 1 or 2 refers to the monitor s column number R Enter Resets the hotkey settings to their default status S Toggles between the defau...

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Page 45: ...he emulation mappings are listed in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift...

Page 46: ...keys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard C...

Page 47: ...ng to them http www aten com global en support and downloads downloads Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation...

Page 48: ...rt on the computer 8 Power on the CM1942 The port LEDs flash orange together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect You can also connect a keyboard to the console port and invoke the Firmware...

Page 49: ...icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears Note The screens shown in this section are for reference only The wording and la...

Page 50: ...ity main screen appears The Utility inspects your installation All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel 4 As you select a device in the list its des...

Page 51: ...brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the Utility installs the upgrade files without checkin...

Page 52: ...the Firmware Upgrade Utility After a successful completion the switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode and reset themselves Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn t appear it means that the...

Page 53: ...been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should...

Page 54: ...vice personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the ca...

Page 55: ...page 9 power off the CM1942 wait five seconds then power up USB devices not responding USB ports need to reset Unplug the device s USB cable from the USB port on the CM1942 s rear panel then plug it b...

Page 56: ...he following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any...

Page 57: ...male Blue Video 4 x DisplayPort Female Black Speakers 2 x 3 5 mm Audio Jack Female Green 2 x 3 5 mm Audio Jack Female Pink Remote Port Selector 1 x 2 5 mm Audio Jack Female Black Power 1 x DC Jack USB...

Page 58: ...ouse Wheel Switching Disabled Power On Detection Enabled Keyboard Operating Platform Windows Keyboard Language Layout English Beeper Enabled Specific PC Port Monitor Re detection Disabled Port Switchi...

Page 59: ...de a repair service without charge during the Warranty Period If a product is detective ATEN will at its discretion have the option to 1 repair said product with new or repaired components or 2 replac...

Page 60: ...trict New Taipei City 221 Taiwan Phone 886 2 8692 6789 Fax 886 2 8692 6767 TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER 886 2 8692 6959 2022 10 31 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co...

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