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- Page 1 CS1953 3-Port USB-C DisplayPort Hybrid KVMP™ Switch User Manual www.aten.com...
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Page 2: Emc Information
CS1953 User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 3 CS1953 User Manual KCC Statement RoHS This product is RoHS compliant.
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Page 4: User Information
CS1953 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://eservice.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-400-810-0-810 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Note: 1. 4K video resolution needs the high quality DisplayPort Cable. 2. Features may have been added to the CS1953 since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CS1953 Front View ........ - Page 7 CS1953 User Manual 4. Hotkey Operation Port Switching ..........17 Cycling Through the Ports .
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Page 9: About This Manual
CS1953 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1953 unit. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. -
Page 10: Conventions
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International... -
Page 11: Introduction
CS1953 will automatically switch ports to the next powered-on computer. With a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub, the CS1953 provides SuperSpeed 5 Gbps transfer rates to all connected USB peripherals. The unit’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another computer. -
Page 12: Features
DisplayPort 1.2 compliant; HDCP 1.4 compliant Supports HD Audio Power on detection – if a computer is powered off, the CS1953 automatically switches to the next powered-on computer DisplayPort Dual-Mode technology (DP++) supports HDMI and DVI signals via a DisplayPort-to-HDMI/DVI DP++ adapter ... - Page 13 Chapter 1. Introduction 2. Mouse port switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode with a USB 3-button mouse wheel. 3. HD audio through DisplayPort channel cannot be switched independently. 4. DisplayPort Dual-Mode technology (DP++) does not require an active adapter for most single display setups. Active DisplayPort adapters are recommended if you are unsure of the video source’s DP++ compatibility.
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Page 14: Requirements
Note: For video output to work through a USB-C port, the device must support DP Alt Mode. Cables To guarantee video quality, we recommend using only ATEN DisplayPort KVM cables which are certified by the VESA Compliance Program. Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the cables.We recommend the total length from the source to the monitor to not exceed 3 meters (1.5 meters between the PC and the KVM switch. -
Page 15: Operating Systems
Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Windows Mac Linux Components CS1953 Front View Component Description Remote Port Selector The Remote Port Selector plugs in here. Jack Audio Jack Your main console speakers plug in here Note: The speakers plugged into this jack have priority over those plugged into the rear panel. -
Page 16: Cs1953 Rear View
CS1953 User Manual CS1953 Rear View Component Description Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here. 4K Resolution Switch Switches between 4K60 and 4K30 resolution for USB-C device connected to CPU 3. 4K60: The CPU 3 provides 4K @ 60Hz resolution and USB 2.0 data transfer rate. -
Page 17: Cs1953 Top View
Chapter 1. Introduction CS1953 Top View Component Description LED Status Panel The LEDs will light to indicate its mode and status: Audio Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is connected (online). ... -
Page 18: Buzzer Behavior
CS1953 User Manual Buzzer Behavior Sound Description 1 beep Changing port Activating auto-scan mode Pausing/resuming auto-scan 1 long beep Powering on the unit Resetting the unit 2 beeps Interrupting auto-scan Entering keyboard emulation off mode ... -
Page 19: Hardware Setup
(the numbers in the diagram on page 11 correspond to the steps below), and do the following: 1. Ground the CS1953 by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the Grounding Terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object. - Page 20 CS1953 User Manual 5. Using the DisplayPort cable, plug the DisplayPort connector into any available DisplayPort port on the KVM Ports Section of the switch (CPU 1 and CPU 2), then plug the USB 3.0 cable and audio cable into their corresponding ports.
- Page 21 2160 @ 60 Hz) or 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) resolutions can be reached. It is highly recommended that the CS1953 is kept powered on at all times. Make sure the computers and devices that the CS1953 connects to are...
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Page 22: Installation Diagram
CS1953 User Manual Installation Diagram CS1953 (Front) CS1953 (Rear) DisplayPort Cable... -
Page 23: Basic Operation
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Switching There are four convenient methods to switch between the computers: Manual – by pressing the port selection pushbuttons on the front panel, Mouse – by clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse, Hotkey – by entering combinations on the keyboard, and Remote Port Selector –... -
Page 24: Mouse Switching
Remote Port Selector Jack. Hot Plugging The CS1953 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down. -
Page 25: Powering The Unit
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering the Unit It is strongly recommended that you fully power the CS1953. To do so, connect all three KVM USB ports to powered sources or connect the optional power adapter. A fully powered unit allows you to have the keyboard, mouse and USB peripherals fully operational. -
Page 26: Powering Off And Restarting
4. Once the switch is powered up, power on the computers. Port ID Numbering Each KVM port section on the CS1953 switch is assigned a port number (1 to 4). The port numbers are marked (CPU 1, CPU 2, and CPU 3) on the rear panel of the switch (see page 6 for details). -
Page 27: Hotkey Operation
Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CS1953 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, Hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus and the other two the audio focus. -
Page 28: Going Directly To A Port
CS1953 User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]... -
Page 29: Auto Scanning
Lock] [A] [n] [Enter] Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1953 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this Hotkey combination. -
Page 30: Hotkey Setting Mode (Hsm)
CS1953 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) is used to set up your CS1953 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode. Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. -
Page 31: Alternate Hsm Invocation Keys
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1. -
Page 32: Keyboard Operating Platform
CS1953 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1953’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac or Sun keyboard. -
Page 33: Keyboard Language
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Keyboard Language To change the keyboard language, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 20 2. Press and release [F6] [nn] [Enter]. Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15; German: 09). Buzzer Control The buzzer can be turned on or off. -
Page 34: Restore Default Settings
CS1953 User Manual Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1953 to its default Hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 20). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All Hotkey settings return to the factory default settings. Power on Detection With Power on Detection, if the focus computer is powered off, the switch will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer. -
Page 35: Mouse Port Switching
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Mouse Port Switching Mouse Port Switching allows you to switch ports using mouse wheel button (clicked twice). For Mouse Port Switching to work, Mouse Emulation must be enabled. To enable/disable mouse port switching, do the following: 1. -
Page 36: Hsm Summary Table
CS1953 User Manual HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 20), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Function [F1] Sets the keyboard and mouse to SPC mode so that it can work under special operating systems as a standard (104 key) keyboard and mouse. - Page 37 Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Function Enables/disables Mouse Port Switching. When enabled, click the mouse wheel twice to switch ports. Mouse emulation must be enabled. [X] [Enter] Enables/disables Hotkey Port Switching. [Esc] or Quits setting mode. [Spacebar]...
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Page 39: Keyboard Emulation
Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]... -
Page 40: Sun Keyboard
CS1953 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. -
Page 41: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Aten Support & Download → Downloads site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS1953) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer. - Page 42 The USB cable’s USB Type B connector can be connected to any KVM port section, but the Port Selection pushbutton must be Port 1.. While the CS1953 is in Firmware Upgrade Mode, normal keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You must complete the firmware upgrade or exit Firmware Upgrade Mode to regain normal control of the console.
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Page 43: Starting The Upgrade
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. - Page 44 CS1953 User Manual 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: CS1953 [MAIN].. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
- Page 45 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. The firmware [Ver 1.0.] is not newer than the current firmware [Ver 1.0.090] in device CS1953 [MAIN]: 000 Continue the upgrade? [Yes/No] If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.
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Page 46: Upgrade Succeeded
CS1953 User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: CS1953 [MAIN].. CS1842 [MAIN] CS1953 [MAIN] CS1953 [MAIN]000:OK Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, and reset themselves. -
Page 47: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. This device is for indoor use only. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. - Page 48 CS1953 User Manual purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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Page 49: Technical Support
Support Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111 When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase. Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level, expansion cards, and software. -
Page 50: Specifications
CS1953 User Manual Specifications Function CS1953 Computer Direct Connections Port Selection Pushbutton, Hotkey, Remote Port Selector, Mouse* Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female Ports Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female Video 1 x DisplayPort Female (Black) Speakers 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green;... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
USB ports need to Unplug the device’s USB cable from the USB not responding. reset. port on the CS1953’s rear panel, then plug it back in. PC or OS does not The CS1953 has a built-in USB 3.0 hub, so support USB 2.0/3.0. -
Page 52: Hotkey Default Settings
CS1953 User Manual Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Keyboard Emulation Enabled Mouse Emulation Enabled Auto Scan Interval 5 Seconds Mouse Wheel Switching... - Page 53 ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product.
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