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Vista KM III

1×4, 1×8 KM Switch • No video • USB2.0 • Audio

Installation

and

Operation Manual

10707 Stancliff Road

Houston, Texas 77099

Phone: (281) 933-7673

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for Vista KM III

Page 1: ...Vista KM III 1 4 1 8 KM Switch No video USB2 0 Audio Installation and Operation Manual 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 Phone 281 933 7673 tech support rose com ...

Page 2: ...nsit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent You must call for a return authorization number first Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number Contact an authorized repair center or Rose Electronics for further information ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INC...

Page 3: ...key Commands 8 RS 232 Commands 8 Limit Input Ports Configuration 9 Independent USB2 0 Switching 10 8 Port Switch 10 Initial Setup 10 Display Topology Configuration 10 Single Head Mode KM Switching 12 Multi Head Mode KM Switching 12 Front Panel Buttons 13 Hotkey Commands 13 RS 232 Control 13 Independent USB2 0 Switching 13 Safety 14 Maintenance and Repair 15 Technical Support 15 Figures Figure 1 Vi...

Page 4: ...able 2 Hotkey and RS232 Control Commands 9 Table 3 8 Port Switch Single head or dual head selection 10 Table 4 Vista KM III Hotkey and RS232 Control Commands 13 Appendices Appendix A Specifications 16 Appendix B Part Numbers 16 Appendix C Hotkey and RS 232 Commands 17 ...

Page 5: ...t to and control all connected PC Servers Stereo analog audio output 4 port unit only and USB 2 0 devices can be shared between the computers The switch can be connected to PC s supporting single head dual head and quad head monitors thus increasing the versatility of the product in managing multi head video installations Switching computers can be controlled using keyboard hotkeys or RS 232 comma...

Page 6: ...ecific power cable Manual Additional cables that are required but are not included in the package USB cables A to B Audio cables 4 port model RS232 DB9M serial cable for serial port operation Additional cables are usually ordered separately If the package contents are not correct contact Rose Electronics or your reseller so the problem can be quickly resolved ...

Page 7: ...ectors and Audio connectors for signals to and from the computers There are 2 x USB A connectors for USB Keyboard and USB Mouse and 2 x USB A type connectors for USB2 0 devices The RS232 control port has a DB9F connector The other ports on the back panel are as follows 1 x DVI D OUT Connect a DVI Monitor 2 x USB KB MS Connect a USB Keyboard Mouse 2 x USB 2 0 Connect any USB2 0 peripheral for shari...

Page 8: ...ay and Status Power LED indicators 8 Port Model Rear View Figure 4 Vista KM III Rear Panel The rear panel of the Vista KM III has 8 x USB B type connectors for signals to and from the computers There are 2 x USB A connectors for USB Keyboard and USB Mouse and 2 x USB A type connectors for USB2 0 devices The RS232 control port has a DB9F connector ...

Page 9: ...ns 4 Connect USB keyboard and mouse to the two USB ports labeled KB MS 5 Optionally connect USB peripherals flash drives printers etc to the USB ports labeled USB 2 0 6 Connect speakers to the Audio Out port 4 port model only 7 Apply power to the Vista KM III Two sample installation diagrams are shown below Figure 5 Vista KM III Single Head Installation Figure 6 Vista KM III Dual Head Installation...

Page 10: ...ugh RS 232 control If one or more of the input computers have multiple displays then the multi head display mode must be selected Otherwise select the single head display mode Please refer to the Commands Hotkeys table for the commands to select single or multi head mode COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS232 CONTROL Single head display mode Ctrl Ctrl k s ks Multi head display mode Ctrl Ctrl k m km Table 1 4 Port...

Page 11: ...e used in single head display mode Multi head display mode switching must be used if any of the four computers have multiple displays Single Head Mode KM Switching When each PC has a single monitor connected i e single head operation and when the monitors are positioned adjacent to each other then Smart Mouse technology enables seamless switching between the connected PC s by moving the mouse curs...

Page 12: ...displayed on one of the four LED s Figure 8 Vista KM III Front Panel Buttons Hotkey Commands Hotkey keyboard commands are used to trigger an action on the Vista KM III through the use of the keyboard connected on the USB HID port of the switch To activate the hotkey sequence press the CTRL key twice and then enter the desired hotkey commands see Table 2 below RS 232 Commands The Vista KM III may a...

Page 13: ...trl Ctrl f f Software reset Ctrl Ctrl r r Single head video display mode Ctrl Ctrl k s ks Multi head video display mode Ctrl Ctrl k m km Display topology multiple rows Ctrl Ctrl h 1 4 CR h 1 4 CR Limit input ports one row only Ctrl Ctrl w 1 4 CR w 1 4 CR Cursor rolling roll mouse past display borders Up Down Left Right Ctrl Ctrl o 0 OFF or 1 ON CR o 0 OFF or 1 ON CR Table 2 Hotkey and RS232 Contro...

Page 14: ...nged horizontally starting with port 1 on the left hand side 1 1 The monitor s installation setup must match one of Vista KM III s predefined display topology configuration This can be selected through keyboard hotkey commands or through RS 232 serial port Please refer to the Display Topology Configuration below for the available display topologies 2 2 If one or more of the input computers have mu...

Page 15: ... Displays two columns Hotkey Command Ctrl Ctrl h 2 CR RS 232 Command h2 CR 8 Displays vertical configuration Hotkey Command Ctrl Ctrl h 1 CR RS 232 Command h1 CR Note If one or more of the eight computers have multiple displays multi head display mode switching must be used 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 16: ...de Figure 9 Vista KM III Single Head Mode Switching 8 monitors Multi Head Mode KM Switching When using a multi head display system and a 2 button wheel mouse then the Mouse Gesture technology enables switching between computers through the use of simple mouse clicks and mouse movement gestures No device driver is required Simply press the scroll wheel twice and then move the mouse in the direction...

Page 17: ...yperTerminal or Terraterm to connect to the Vista KM III Make sure to use the standard communication mode of 9600bps 8 N 1 No Flow Control This port can also be used for software upgrade see table below COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS232 CONTROL Switch keyboard and mouse only Ctrl Ctrl m Port CR m port CR Switch to next channel USB unchanged Ctrl Ctrl Switch to previous channel USB unchanged Ctrl Ctrl Switch ...

Page 18: ... cords power adapter and connection cables designed for this Unit Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill clear from this Unit Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this Unit Always unplug this Unit from the power source before cleaning Rem...

Page 19: ...alent insured and shipped to Rose Electronics Attn RA__________ 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 USA Technical Support If you are experiencing problems or need assistance in setting up configuring or operating your product consult the appropriate sections of this manual If however you require additional information or assistance please contact the Rose Electronics Technical Support Departm...

Page 20: ...rial control at 9600bps Hotkeys Via keyboard Via keyboard Mouse Smart Mouse and Mouse Gesture Smart Mouse and Mouse Gesture General Specifications Emulation Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard and Mouse Stereo Audio 4 3 5 mm input 1 3 5 mm output Nil Power 110 240VAC 5V 2A 10W 110 240VAC 5V 2A 10W Operating Temperature 32 131 F 0 55 C 32 131 F 0 55 C Storage Temperature 4 185 F 20 85 C 4 185 F 20 85 C Hum...

Page 21: ...set Ctrl Ctrl r r Single head video display mode Ctrl Ctrl k s ks Multi head video display mode Ctrl Ctrl k m km Display topology multiple rows Ctrl Ctrl h 1 4 CR h 1 4 CR Limit input ports one row only Ctrl Ctrl w 1 4 CR w 1 4 CR Cursor rolling roll mouse past display borders Up Down Left Right Ctrl Ctrl o 0 OFF or 1 ON CR o 0 OFF or 1 ON CR 8 Port Switch COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS232 CONTROL Switch key...

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