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NS-431

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Equipment Requirements-Cables

You  will  need  the  following  equipment  for  each  PS/2  computer  to 
connect  to  the  NEWSTAR  4-PORT  KVM  Switch,  one  VGA  cable,  one 
PS/2 keyboard cable, and one PS/2 mouse cable. Keyboard and mouse 
cables must have PS/2 male to PS/2 male connectors.
To support resolutions of up to 2048x1536, a 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cable 
is required  to preserve signal integrity. Cables must have HDDB 15 pin 
male to HDDB 15 pin male connectors.
The  NEWSTAR’s  KVM  3-IN-ONE  Cable  offers  the  highest  quality  to 
ensure  that  your  data  is  optimally  transmitted.  KVM  3-IN-ONE  Cable  is 
molded together for a clean and organized setup. It also includes PC99 
color  code  for  easier  identification  and  connection.  Double-shielded, 
strain-relief,  ferrite-bead,  KVM  3-IN-ONE  cable  kits  include  an  industry-
standard,  15-pin  coaxial  VGA  cable  and  nickel-plated  connectors  for 
high-resolution  applications.  The  KVM  3-IN-ONE  Cable  has  a  custom 
15-pin coaxial VGA cable and gold-plated connectors for superior clarity 
and connectivity for maximum resolution.  

Feature Overview

Hot Key Function

The Hot key feature allows you to use designated keyboard commands 
to  select  ports,  start AutoScan,  and  enable/disable  sound.  You  can 
control multiple computers by using a simple hot key sequence on your 
keyboard.  

AutoScan

The AutoScan  function  allows  you  to  automatically  scan  and  monitor 
active computers one by one.

Video Resolution

With  a  400MHz  video  bandwidth,  the  NEWSTAR  NS-431  is  able  to 
support  video  resolutions  of  up  to  2048x1536.  To  preserve  signal 
integrity at high resolutions, the 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cabling is required.

Front-Panel Push Buttons:

Push  buttons  conveniently  located  on  the  face  of  the  NEWSTAR 
NS-431, The push buttons provide you simple manual port selection.

Light-Emitting Diode Display panel

LEDs  are  added  to  the  front  panel  of  the  NEWSTAR  4-PORT  KVM 
Switch  for  easy  status  monitoring. A  lit  LED  indicates  which  computer 
the  console  has  control  of.  The  LED  will  light  with  the  corresponding 
active port when using the front-panel push button,

Support PS/2 Interface

The Switch supports computers with PS/2 input devices (keyboard and 
mouse)

NS-431

Summary of Contents for NS-431

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Page 2: ...NEWSTAR 4PORT KVM SWITCH One Keyboard Monitor and Mouse Control 4PCs User Manual www newstar nl...

Page 3: ...ontents P1 Feature Overview P2 Equipment Requirements Cables P3 Operating Systems P4 Unit Display Diagram P5 Specifications P6 Pre Configuration P7 Installation P8 Using Your Switch P10 FAQs P13 Troub...

Page 4: ...multiple computers from a single console keyboard mouse and monitor NEWSTAR s NS 431 comes in various capacities suitable for all configurations This Switch also comes with NEWSTAR s 3 years warranty...

Page 5: ...nnectors for superior clarity and connectivity for maximum resolution Feature Overview Hot Key Function The Hot key feature allows you to use designated keyboard commands to select ports start AutoSca...

Page 6: ...the NEWSTAR NS 431 The Back Panel of the NEWSTAR NS 431 Operating Systems Your Switch is for use on PS 2 based computers Platforms Window 98 NT ME 2000 XP Mice Microsoft compatible PS 2 mice Keyboards...

Page 7: ...Warranty 3 years NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice Pre Configuration Place the Switch The NEWSTAR 4 PORT KVM Switch is small portable and designed to fit right on the desktop Th...

Page 8: ...stalled Connecting the console Step 1 1 Turn off all computers 2 Connect a PS 2 type keyboard to the PURPLE port on the rear panel keyboard port 3 Connect a PS 2 type mouse to the GREEN port on the re...

Page 9: ...Then you can press the up or down arrow keys to switch ports Up arrow for switch to next active port Down arrow for switch to previous active port Enter the port number you wish to switch potr direct...

Page 10: ...What operating system does the Switch support A The Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS 2 platform It will also work with Sun and Mac operating systems by using the appropriate...

Page 11: ...by the PS 2 keyboard port Troubleshooting Video I am getting a black screen on my monitor t Check that all video cables are connected properly t Connect your monitor directly to the computer to verify...

Page 12: ...he mouse is plugged in properly t Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer Rebooting may be necessary when trying this t Try a different mouse Troubleshooting When I switch fr...

Page 13: ...ed to take adequate measures VCCI Warning Limited Warranty NEWSTAR offers limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from NEWSTAR or its authori...

Page 14: ...s or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also hav...

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