Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are being used in server rooms and test labs worldwide.
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch allows you to control up to four computers, depending on the model, with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. All SOHO Series KVM Switches support PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and XGA- II video.
75-Ohm coaxial VGA cable is required to preserve signal integrity. Cables must have HDDB15 female to HDDB15 male connectors. The Belkin OmniView All-In-One Cable Kits offer the highest quality possible to ensure that your data is optimally transmitted. All-in-One Cable Kits are molded together for clean and organized setup, and include PC99 color-coded connectors for easier identification and connection.
25 feet (7.5m) of the KVM Switch. Note: If your computer needs to be more than 25 feet (7.5m) from the KVM Switch, you can use the Belkin CAT5 Extender to extend your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor up to 500 feet (152.4m) away using standard CAT5 UTP cable.
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Switch or into your computer(s), make sure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on may cause irreversible damage to the computers and KVM Switch. Belkin Components will not be responsible for damage caused by these actions. Installing the SOHO Series KVM Base: Hold the main housing with one hand and the base with the other.
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6 PS/2 INSTALLATION Connect the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse cables to the appropriate ports on the section labeled CPU1. (Belkin Part# F3X1105-XX, F3X1835-XX, or F2N036-XX). See fig. 7. fig. 7 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional computer...
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PS/2 INSTALLATION Audio and Microphone Connections are not required to use with your KVM Switch (Recommend Belkin PRO Series Audio Cables Part # F8V209-XX). CONSOLE: 7. Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the SPEAKER IN jack on the CONSOLE section of your SOHO Series KVM Switch.
Connect the monitor to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. Using the cable that is included with your monitor, connect it to the HDDB15 female port on the top of the SOHO Series KVM Switch with the monitor symbol on the CONSOLE. See fig. 10.
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USB INSTALLATION COMPUTER: 5. Using a standard USB A-to-B cable (we recommend Belkin Part# F3U134-XX or F3U134-XX-GLD), insert the end with the B-type connector to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. Insert the other end of the cable with the A-type connector to an available port on your USB computer or USB hub that is attached to your computer.
Your Belkin SOHO Series KVM Switch should now be ready for use. You can select which computer to operate by either the push-button Selector Button located on the front panel of the SOHO Series KVM Switch or through keyboard hot key commands.
USING YOUR SOHO SERIES KVM SWITCH You can switch directly to any port by entering the PORT number of the port you wish to use. For example, if you press [SCROLL LOCK], [SCROLL LOCK], [2], the computer on port 2 will be selected.
Belkin OmniView Switch of your choice. All OmniView All-In-One Cable Kits work with Belkin KVM switches. These cables feature sturdy construction, with strain-relief and PVC overmolding to prevent data loss. Use of 20-gauge wire delivers the high-performance cable that users have come to identify with the name Belkin.
F1D201 - The OmniView 2-Port Reverse KVM Switch gives two users central control of one PC from two sets of keyboards, monitors, and mice. F5U119 - The Belkin PS/2-to-USB Adapter converts PS/2 keyboard and mouse signals to USB format. F2N017 - PRO Series AT-to-PS/2 Keyboard Adapter allows you to connect a keyboard with an AT-style connector to a computer with a PS/2-style connector.
25 feet (7.5m) away from your computer. If your computer needs to be more than 25 feet (7.5m) from the KVM switch, you can use the Belkin CAT5 Extender to extend your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor up to 500 feet (152.4m) away using standard CAT5 UTP cable.
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AC power adapter since power cannot be drawn from the computer via USB or keyboard. Q: Can I use the USB SOHO Series KVM Switch on my Sun computer that supports USB? A: Yes, the USB SOHO Series KVM Switch works with any USB- capable computer.
Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. • Check that the keyboard cable between the KVM switch and the computer is connected properly. Tighten any loose connections. • Try swapping your keyboard with a different one.
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• You can reset the mouse and resume proper mouse movement simply by unplugging the mouse from the front of the SOHO Series KVM Switch for about 2–3 seconds, and then plugging it in again. GENERAL My computer does not boot when connected to the SOHO Series KVM Switch and works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to it.
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. 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.