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 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the NEWSTAR KVM Switch, this
product will ensure easy and accurate control over 2 PCs
through a single console. The

 is compatible with

15 pin HDDB style computers and comes with advanced
features. It has keyboard, mouse and video emulation for
error free boot-ups and support is also provided for the
Microsoft Intellimouse. The

 supports high

resolutions, resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 are supported
without any deterioration of the image quality. Switching
between PCs can be accomplished in two ways: through
keyboard Hot Key commands or by using the convenient
front-panel Select  pushbutton controls. No other KVM switch
lets you control 2 computers from a control consoles
simultaneously this conveniently.

Features

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Allows a user to control 2 computers from one console.

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Built-in microphone and speaker jacks.

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Works with Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT/XP, Free BSD.

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No drivers or other additional software required.

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Keyboard and mouse emulation allows error-free boot-up.

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The status of  the (CAPS LOCK),( SCROLL LOCK) and
(NUM  LOCK) keys is stored for each of the computers.

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Uses inexpensive and commonly available cables.

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Supports Monitor resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536.

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Supports VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors.

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Select  Push-button or keyboard  Hot Key  control.

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Comes with AutoScan mode for convenient automatic
switching.

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Front panel status LEDs give a clear indication of the active
PC.

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Audible feedback when switching between computers.

KVM Switch

KVM Switch

 Specifications

Physical Properties:
Width:

 85mm

Height:

35mm

Depth:                        110mm
Weight:

450g

Operation and Storage parameters:

Operating Temperature: 0~40 Degrees C

(32 to 104 Degrees F)

Storage Temperature:  -20~60 Degrees C

(-4~140 Degrees F)

Humidity: 0~80% RH non condensing

PC port connections

All in one HDDB 15 pin Female (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor)
Audio  Input/Output (3.5 mm jack)
Microphone  Input/Output (3.5 mm jack)

Console connections

All in one HDDB 15 pin Female(Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor)
Audio  Input/Output (3.5 mm jack)
Microphone  Input/Output (3.5 mm jack)

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NS-211KA

NS-211KA

Package Contents

Item

  QTY

NS-211KA

1 piece

User Manual

1 piece

KVM Cable

2 pieces

Cable Converter

1 piece

Remark

KVM Switch

Summary of Contents for NS-211KA

Page 1: ...NS 211KA User Manual www newstar nl Made in Taiwan ...

Page 2: ... CONTENTS HARDWARE INSTALLATION FRONT PANEL LAYOUT REAR PANEL LAYOUT USING THE NS 211KA SELECT BUTTON KEYBOARD HOT KEY COMMANDS TROUBLESHOOTING KEYBOARD MOUSE VIDEO AUDIO MICROPHONE TABLE OF CONTENTS P1 P1 P2 P2 P3 P3 P3 P7 P7 P7 P9 P9 P9 P11 P11 ...

Page 3: ...r free boot up 6 The status of the CAPS LOCK SCROLL LOCK and NUM LOCK keys is stored for each of the computers 6 Uses inexpensive and commonly available cables 6 Supports Monitor resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536 6 Supports VGA SVGA and MultiSync monitors 6 Select Push button or keyboard Hot Key control 6 Comes with AutoScan mode for convenient automatic switching 6 Front panel status LEDs give a c...

Page 4: ... it easy to place it on the desktop Do take the length of the cables in consideration while placing the KVM switch unit 2 We will connect the console devices first now Connect your keyboard Mouse and monitor to the NEWSTAR s cable converter turns 15 pin HDDB 3 Connect your Audio and Microphone to the front Rear of the NS 211KA The male 3 5mm plug to the Speaker and Microphone in on the console of ...

Page 5: ...crophone out jack of your sound card or computer and connect the other end to the Microphone In jack of your NS 211KA Repeat this for all PCs 7 Now make sure to verify all cables Especially keyboard and mouse cables should be checked because they are easily switched due to use of the same type of connector 8 Attach the power supply to the NS 211KA unit and plug it into the mains Now you will see t...

Page 6: ...y command The following commands are supported In Auto Scan mode the NS 211KA unit will switch to the next computer every 10 seconds This means that all computers will be shown on the monitor in a row starting with the first computer after the last one has been shown In this mode there is no mouse or keyboard control which is necessary to prevent errors Erratic input will result if a mouse move or...

Page 7: ...fy that the mouse complies with the PS 2 standard A combination mouse will work but it must be set to PS 2 mode and the correct serial mouse to PS 2 adapter must be used A serial mouse with a serial PS 2 adapter will not work since the mouse signals do not comply with the PS 2 standard 6 Make sure that the power adapter is plugged into the mains and that it is working correctly Its rating must be ...

Page 8: ...e sure that the power adapter is plugged into the mains and that it is working correctly Its rating must be DC9V 600 mA Audio and Microphone I have connected the speakers to the KVM and I am not getting any sound from my computer One of the following may be the case 6 Check that the sound is enabled on the computer by going into the system setting 6 Check that the volume is turned up in your sound...

Page 9: ...ty NEWSTAR provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from NEWSTAR or its authorized reseller or distributor Limited Hardware Warranty NEWSTAR warrants that the hardware portion of the NEWSTAR products described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purcha...

Page 10: ...o Thin coax Ethernet o 10BASE T UTP STP o 100BASE TX o 100BASE T4 o 100VGAnyLAN o Others_________________ 7 What applications are used on your network o Desktop publishing o Spreadsheet o Word processing o CAD CAM o Database management o Accounting o Others_____________________ 8 What category best describes your company o Aerospace o Engineering o Education o Finance o Hospital o Legal o Insuranc...

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