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5. Hotkey Operation 
 

The 8-Port or 16-Port Combo KVM Switch has the ability to switch the keyboard, 

video, mouse simultaneously     

 

5.1 Call OSD Menu 

         

Press < Scroll lock> twice and <Enter>, and then the OSD “ Main Menu”  

        will be on the screen.   

       

Note: Hot-Key can be changed to become <Caps Lock>. (See page 20

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5.2 Channel Select    ( Single KVM mode ) 

 

OSD: Use Up/Down arrow and <Enter> to select the channel directly. 

Hot-Key via 

PS/2 and/or USB

 Keyboard 

Press <Scroll Lock> twice, and then Keying a channel number ( 1 to 16 ) 

And then press <Enter>.   

Left <Alt> or right <Alt> pushed twice, the PC channel will automatically   

shift left/right one channel ( channel decrease / increase to next ), 

while <Alt> enables. 

<Alt> shift function default was off, and press Hot-Key <Alt> twice, and   

<Enter>. You can be on/off this function alternately. If buzzer was on, it will 

generate a beep for correct operating.   

 

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Summary of Contents for 8/16-Port Combo KVM OSD Switch For Usb And PS/2

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...4 CASCADE CHAINING 9 4 5 RACK MOUNTING 12 5 HOTKEY OPERATION 13 5 1 CALL OSD MENU 13 5 2 CHANNEL SELECT 13 5 3 AUTO SCAN FUNCTION 14 5 4 BUZZER SOUND DISABLE ENABLE 14 5 5 SETUP MODE 15 5 6 CASCADE CHAIN LAYER CHANGE 15 5 7 HOT KEY SELECT 15 5 8 CONSOLE LOCK 15 5 9 CONSOLE UNLOCK 16 6 SUN MICRO SYSTEMS FUNCTION KEY EMULATION 16 7 OSD OPERATION 17 7 1 OSD MAIN MENU 17 7 2 FUNCTION CONTROL MENU 17 8...

Page 3: ...n t need special configuration 6 Emulates PS 2 or USB keyboard on each PC to allow your computers to boot normally without a keyboard error 7 Supports hot pluggable All devices connected to the KVM can be added or removed at any time without shutting the unit down 8 Supports 3 types of switching 1 Hardware Push Button 2 Hot Keys on PS 2 and or USB of keyboard 3 Menu driven OSD On Screen Display 9 ...

Page 4: ...in mini DIN female Video 1 x HDB 15 female Keyboard 1 x USB A type female Console Ports Mouse 1 x USB A type female Auto Scan Interval Adjustable time setting by OSD menu driven DDC DDC2 monitor Yes Max Resolution 2048x1536 85Hz Hot Swappable Yes Operating systems supported Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP 2003 Server Linux Mac OS9 OSX and Sun Micro Systems Device driver No Need Power By external power ada...

Page 5: ... The Combo KVM Switch must be used specific custom 3 in 1 cables To purchase the specific cable sets please contact your dealer 4 Installation 4 1 Front View 8 Port 16 Port LED Indicators Selected RED LED indicates that the KVM Switch is selected to the corresponding PC On Line GREEN LED indicates that the KVM Switch is ready to the corresponding PC Reset Switch Press this switch for a system rese...

Page 6: ...r On function in advance Otherwise the switch will receive power from the computer 2 Running under OS Windows 98 we suggest that the PC must be plugged to PS 2 ports because Windows 98 is not supporting installation at first time as through USB H2D installation driver 3 There are some older PCs supporting USB ports only please open BIOS USB setting in advance 4 The console plugging supports no USB...

Page 7: ...yboard or PS 2 mouse with USB keyboard are working with the KVM Switch unit System connecting Use KVM custom cable sets to connect any available PC ports to the video and either USB or PS 2 ports or even USB PS 2 all connected of the computers you are connecting up To purchase the custom KVM cable sets please contact with your dealer Fig 2 custom combo 3 in 1 cable This KVM Switch with custom spec...

Page 8: ...o into PCs at same time recommended in priority Fig 3 Fig 3 PS 2 USB and VGA video connected at same time 2 Plug only PS 2 keyboard mouse ports and VGA video into PCs Fig 4 Fig 4 PS 2 and VGA video connected 3 Plug only USB and VGA video into PCs Fig 5 ...

Page 9: ...he custom cable set Fig 2 cascade chain connecting the second and third level of one or more Slave KVM Switches to any PC port to the Master KVM Switch Cascade configuration expands system ability and allows you to select computers connected to the Master or Slave After connected KVM Switches automatically configure Master and Slave by themselves Note The second and third level of Slave KVM Switch...

Page 10: ...ted PCs and then plug in power adapter for each level Slave KVM Switch and connected PCs sequently 6 After all of the level of KVM Switches are up power on the computers Initial Power Up Process You must power up the Master KVM Switch first before turning on any other devices Note You may hot plug any powered down computer and Slave KVM at any time after initial power up process completed Hot plug...

Page 11: ...11 Fig 6 ...

Page 12: ...ows you how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for standard 19 inch rack cabinet 1 Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the KVM Switch unit 2 Slide the KVM Switch unit into the rack cabinet and secure it to the rack ...

Page 13: ...nel directly l Hot Key via PS 2 and or USB Keyboard Press Scroll Lock twice and then Keying a channel number 1 to 16 And then press Enter l Left Alt or right Alt pushed twice the PC channel will automatically shift left right one channel channel decrease increase to next while Alt enables l Alt shift function default was off and press Hot Key Alt twice and Enter You can be on off this function alt...

Page 14: ... pad the keyboard mouse video will also be switched synchronously 5 3 Auto Scan Function l OSD Call OSD Main Menu and then press F2 l Hot Key via PS 2 and or USB Keyboard Press Scroll Lock twice S and then press Enter Hot Key Scroll Scroll S Enter to BEGIN Any key pushed will STOP the Auto Scan operation Auto Scan time interval setting is adjustable via OSD menu operation 5 4 Buzzer sound Disable ...

Page 15: ... and Press Enter Note With cascading 3 layers you can select last layer directly Example press Scroll Lock twice then D2D5D7 and Enter D2 layer 1 channel 2 links to D5 layer 2 channel 5 links to D7 layer 3 channel 7 selected 5 7 Hot Key Select l OSD Call OSD Main Menu and then press F1 and then select Hot Key change l Hot Key via PS 2 and or USB Keyboard Press current Hot Key twice K and then pres...

Page 16: ...r USB keyboard Here is the mapping table for these functions operation To active these emulation on the PS 2 and or USB keyboard you have to press the LEFT Window KEY first this key usually is located between the left Ctrl and left Alt do not release the lift Window key choice the second relative key and then release the two keys Sun Micro System Function Key PS 2 Keyboard Stop L_Win L_Alt Props L...

Page 17: ...ent channel number 5 Cascade channel number only display cascade 2nd 3rd layer connected channel number if it s in 1st layer it will show blank 6 Page down up indicator to next page while connecting 16 port OSD KVM it will show up down arrows alternatively to select previous next page s port number Only for 16 port KVM only 7 2Function Control Menu F1 Set up basic set up menu F2 Scan autoscan func...

Page 18: ...hen computer is activated Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight a computer and the ENTER to select it and leave OSD menu Or you can press ESC to exit OSD menu A plus mark showing in the left of a name indicates that the port has cascades The number at the up left corner below KVM layer number shows the number of port for the upper layer i e 8 means link from upper KVM 8 If in master layer it...

Page 19: ...arrow keys to move the OSD main menu to the desired position Banner use four arrow keys to move the channel banner to the desired position Hot Key Scroll Lock Scroll Lock becomes the Hot Key Caps Lock Caps Lock becomes the Hot Key Ctrl Ctrl is a defaulted Hot Key Note Scroll and Caps Lock are alternative While Scroll Lock is enabled if you want to alter the Hot Key to Caps Lock you just press Scro...

Page 20: ...n or change channel by OSD Hot Key this banner will display 5 sec and disappear User can change display time in the Setup Mode F1 l Channel Banner Multi Layer Max 22 characters PC Channel Name Channel PC Number 2nd Layer Channel PC Number 1st Layer Channel PC Number n PC powers on or changes channel by OSD Hot Key this banner will display 5sec and disappear User can change display time in the Setu...

Page 21: ... Channel Banner Scan Mode PC Channel Name Channel PC Number Scan Mode n Stop scan press any key n Banner will disappear when the scan stops l F4 Rename New Name 31 characters Max Figure 12 F4 Function Setup ...

Page 22: ...lay on the Main Menu Also the Hot Key Lock function H will be available After security mode is on you can actively lock Hot Key function F3 or H Hot Key until keyin a password the console will be locked as log out status Hot Key twice H and Enter Only administrator can keyin password to unlock the console but according to the limit of authority setting different user will have different access com...

Page 23: ...23 Change User Name and Password Figure15 Security Function Setup 3 User PC Channel Authorization Setting F6 Lock Port Figure16 17 Security Function Setup 4 5 ...

Page 24: ...to the unlock window l Unlock Window After key in a correct User Name and Password the system will unlock leave the Security mode screen will be into the normal and all devices are available to operate according to the authorization setting Note If you forget the password the only way to permanently disable the security function is to key in a universal password to unlock KVM You need to key in th...

Page 25: ...on or improper installation procedures Make sure the console of the Slave s connected to Master s PC port Remove any possible power supplies to the slave unplug all cables before connecting it to the Master Double OSD images at cascade configuration Improper slave connection procedure Fail connection Remove any possible power supplies to the Slave unplug all cables before connecting it to the Mast...

Page 26: ...of a defective power plug please contact an authorized retailer In the event of damage to the housing or the power plug do not operate Do not open the device Repairs may only be performed by an authorized retailer Note In the event of incorrect installation and improper use in a residential area the device may cause disruptions in radio devices and other electronic devices Proper use means that th...

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