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Belkin Components
OmniView PS/2 2-port
"P" Part Number:
P72114
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Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing Belkin Components' OmniView PS/2 2-port keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switch!
Now, you can control multiple computers from just one keyboard, mouse and monitor. No more messy
server rooms, cluttered cables, or cramped cubicles. With the OmniView, you are in complete control!
Compatible with both PS/2 and serial mice, and DIN5 or MiniDIN6 keyboard connectors, the OmniView is
the ultimate in flexibility.
computers. Belkin offers these cables in complete kits for even more convenience.
With the OmniView, you can boot up each computer without encountering any keyboard or mouse errors.
The intelligent circuitry emulates keyboard signals to prevent aborted boot sequences or lost mouse control,
often found when using manual KVM switchboxes. Furthermore, the OmniView can be cascaded for even
more control, up to 8 computers!
Control, convenience, efficiency. All of which, come standard with the Belkin OmniView.
Check the end of this booklet for more information on OmniView accessories!
Features:
Allows a user to control over as many as 8 computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
Supports both PS/2 and serial mice simultaneously
Supports both PS/2- and AT-style keyboards (requires a keyboard adapter only)
Supports VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors
Uses standard cables
Pushbutton or keyboard hot-key sequence switching
Auto scan mode and quick last/next switching modes for even more convenience
Audible feedback when switching
Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK keys' status for each computer automatically
Front-panel status LEDs
Works with OmniView MAC Adapter accessory
No software required
One year product warranty
Package Contents:
2-port OmniView PS/2
9VDC, 600mA power supply
This manual
Simply use standard keyboard, mouse, and VGA cables to interface to the
F1D064
F1D065-PWR
P72114
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- Page 1 --------------Next page------------ Introduction: Thank you for purchasing Belkin Components’ OmniView PS/2 2-port keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switch! Now, you can control multiple computers from just one keyboard, mouse and monitor. No more messy server rooms, cluttered cables, or cramped cubicles. With the OmniView, you are in complete control! Compatible with both PS/2 and serial mice, and DIN5 or MiniDIN6 keyboard connectors, the OmniView is the ultimate in flexibility.
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Page 2: Technical Specs
HD-DB-15 female for VGA monitor Mini-DIN-6 female for PS/2 style-keyboard (Computers with DIN-5 AT-style keyboard ports simply require either a Belkin F2N017 or F2N018 keyboard adapter, depending on the cable used) DB-9 female for serial mouse Mini-DIN-6 female for PS/2 mouse... -
Page 3: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation: 1. Make sure you have the right cables! Before attempting to connect anything to the OmniView or the computers, make sure you have the appropriate cables and adapters (if necessary): PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard cable Mini-DIN-6 male to male Part # F2N036-xx Serial mouse cable DB-9 male to female, with thumbscrews... - Page 4 OmniView Cable Kits Belkin also offers complete OmniView Cable Kits. These include one keyboard, one mouse and the VGA cable for convenience. Select the appropriate one based on the type of mouse your computer uses. If the keyboard cable does not match with the port, simply attach one of the keyboard adapters mentioned above.
- Page 5 Connect the mouse to the OmniView. Simply attach the mouse cable into the appropriate port on the console section of the OmniView. NOTE: If your computers ALL have PS/2 mice, you MUST use a PS/2 mouse on the console. If your computers ALL have serial mice, you MUST use a serial mouse on the console.
- Page 6 Cascading OmniViews OmniViews can be cascaded for control over more than 2 computers. The table below shows how many computers can be controlled from one keyboard, mouse and monitor using OmniView PS/2 2-port units. Number of OmniViews When OmniViews are cascaded, they should follow a tree configuration, not having more than three levels deep.
- Page 7 Connecting one OmniView into another is just like connecting a computer into an OmniView. The cable kit used is the A3X982, plus an F2N209-xx-T if a serial mouse is present. OmniView’s console port to one of its “parent” OmniView’s free ports, as below: Usage: Selecting which computer to operate can be done in two different ways - either by pressing the front-panel pushbuttons, or by entering the hot-key sequence.
- Page 8 To invoke scan mode, the following hot key sequence must be entered: <ALT>+<CTRL>+<SHIFT> 0 <ENTER> You will then hear a beep to confirm scan mode is taking place, and this can be verified visually by the flashing lights on the currently selected computer port. Setting the scan time on each port is done through the DIP switches found on the back of the OmniView: DIP Switch Number Quick Last/Next Switching mode...
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting: Make sure that all equipment is turned off when connecting or disconnecting any cables. Plugging and unplugging cables while the computer or OmniView are powered could potentially damage the computer, the OmniView, or both. VIDEO Q: What are the tech specs for the video section of the OmniView? Compatible with VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors Monitor Support: RGB Analog, Horizontal Sync, Vertical Sync VGA Bandwidth: 100 MHz... - Page 10 OmniView from one computer to another. The solution for this is to not move the mouse when switching and also give it a second or two after the switch is made. Reasons for this reaction is still not known. Contacting Belkin Components Sales Technical Support...
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Page 11: Fcc/Ce Statement
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. - Page 12 OTHER BELKIN PRODUCTS: OmniView accessories F1D065-FSW F1D080 F1D070 Extension cables F2N035-xx F2N034-xx F2N209-xx F2N025-xx F2N006-xx F2N009-xx Accessories ErgoPad premiere etc… Printer sharing...