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  • Page 1 CS1782A / CS1784A USB DVI Dual Link KVMP™ Switch User Manual...

  • Page 2: Compliance Statements

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Compliance Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Industry Canada Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. RoHS This product is RoHS compliant.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1782 CS1784 . It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1782 / CS1784 system.

  • Page 5: Conventions

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Package Contents The CS1782 / CS1784 package consists of:  1 CS1782 / CS1784 USB DVI Dual Link KVMP Switch  2 custom DVI-D KVM cable sets (CS1782 only)  4 custom DVI-D KVM cable sets (CS1784 only) ...

  • Page 7: Product Information

    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 http://www.aten.com...

  • Page 8: User Notice

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CS1784A Front View ........
  • Page 10 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Cycling Through the Ports........19 Going Directly to a Port .

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Digital Visual Interface (DVI) monitor. In addition, the CS1782 / CS1784 comes with ATEN’s new Video DynaSync technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution, and power on detection, which means if one computer is...
  • Page 12 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual two sets of speakers on a one-computer-at-a-time basis. As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM focus. Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems.

  • Page 13: Features

     2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (Dual Link)  Supports widescreen resolutions  Video DynaSync – Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports  Power on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the switch will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer ...
  • Page 14 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual  Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, Japanese, and French keyboards  Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers  Firmware upgradable Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards 2. Mac / Sun keyboard work only with their own computers...

  • Page 15: Hardware Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction Hardware Requirements Console  A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution  A USB mouse  A USB keyboard  Microphone and speakers (optional) Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer: ...

  • Page 16: Operating Systems

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / 7 Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu...

  • Page 17: Components

    Chapter 1. Introduction Components CS1782 Front View CS1784 Front View...
  • Page 18 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Component Description port For manual port selection (see Overview, page 15, also):  selection Press a port selection pushbutton for less than two seconds to pushbuttons bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

  • Page 19: Cs1782A Rear View

    Chapter 1. Introduction CS1782 Rear View CS1784 Rear View...
  • Page 20 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Component Description console port The cables from your DVI monitor, USB keyboard, USB section mouse, speakers, and microphone plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. KVM port The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in section here.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 43. Please review it before proceeding. 2. To prevent damage to your installation from power surges or static electricity. It is important that all connected devices are properly grounded.
  • Page 22 8. Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power source, then plug power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack. 9. Power on the computers. Note: Make sure the computers and devices that the CS1782A / CS1784A connects to are also properly grounded.

  • Page 23: Installation Diagram

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram USB DVI KVM Cable Set USB DVI KVM Cable Set...

  • Page 24: Cs1782A 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Installation

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual CS1782 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Installation 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Audio Cable Set...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse – which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; and Hotkey –...

  • Page 26: Mouse Port Switching

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Mouse Port Switching The CS1782 / CS1784 supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports. Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. 2.

  • Page 27: Port Id Numbering

    Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port ID Numbering Each KVM port section on the CS1782 / CS1784 switch is assigned a port number. (1 or 2 for the CS1782 ; 1 to 4 for the CS1784 ). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see page 9 for details). The Port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number it is connected to.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation

    (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS1782 ; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS1784A). Note: The KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.
  • Page 30 CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Example 1 To bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus from port 1 to port 2, do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [Enter]. Example 2 To bring the KVM focus from port 1 to port 2, do the following: 1.

  • Page 31: Going Directly To A Port

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [n] [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. Note: The KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.
  • Page 32 CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Example 2 To bring only the KVM focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [K]. 4. Press [Enter].
  • Page 33 Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Example 6 To bring the KVM and audio focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [K], and then press [S]. 4.

  • Page 34: Auto Scanning

    Lock] [A] [n] [Enter] Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1782A / CS1784A 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 Note: 1.

  • Page 35: Hotkey Setting Mode

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1782 / CS1784 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2.

  • Page 36: Alternate Hsm Invocation Keys

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual 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 37: Keyboard Operating Platform

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1782 / CS1784 ’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 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 keyboard.

  • Page 38: Usb Reset

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press and release [F5]. Keyboard Language To change the keyboard language, do the following: 1.

  • Page 39: Firmware Upgrade Mode

    2. Press [R] [Enter]. See Hotkey Default Settings, page 50 Video DynaSync Video DynaSync is ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. To invoke Video DynaSync, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25) 2.

  • Page 40: Mouse Emulation Control

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Mouse Emulation Control The default setting is enabled. To disable, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25 2. Press [M]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable. Mouse Port-switching The Mouse Port-switching function can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is disabled.

  • Page 41: Power On Detection

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation 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. Power on Detection can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable Power on Detection, do the following: 1.

  • Page 42: Hsm Summary Table

    [u] [p] [g] [r] [a] [d] [e] [Enter] page 37, for full details. Invokes Video DynaSync, ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. Enables/Disables the Power on Detection feature. See Power on Detection, page 31 for details.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Function [F1] Sets the SPC mode so that it can work under special operating systems as a standard (104 key) keyboard/mouse.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 5. 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 46: Sun Keyboard

    CS1782 / CS1784 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. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T]...

  • Page 47: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com Before you Begin 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our...
  • Page 48 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual 5. To invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode, press and hold the port 1 selection pushbutton. While holding the button, plug the power adapter to the switch’s power jack. The front panel orange LEDs flash to indicate that Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect.

  • Page 49: Starting The Upgrade

    Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or using a command line to enter the full path. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2.
  • Page 50 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.

  • Page 51: Upgrade Succeeded

    Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the CS1782 / CS1784 exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself.
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  • Page 53: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions  This product is for indoor use only.  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  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 54 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual  If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.  The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.  Liquid has been spilled into the device. ...

  • Page 55: Technical Support

    Appendix Technical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page vii. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Specifications Function CS1782A Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, Mouse Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel) Ports Video 1 x DVI-I Female (white) Mouse 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel) Audio Line out 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green;...
  • Page 57 Appendix Function CS1784A Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, Mouse Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel) Port Video 1 x DVI-I Female (white) Mouse 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel) Audio Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green;...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Monitor does not Some HDMI/DVI Power off all devices on the installation (see display after KVM graphics cards safety note, page 43); power off the CS1784A; cable set is hot are incompatible confirm all KVM cables are properly plugged. with cable set hot connected;...
  • Page 59 The monitor’s Use the [d] hotkey to invoke Video DynaSync EDID has not one more time or switch to another PC to passed through to reconnect the CS1784A. See HSM Summary the PC when Table, page 32. switching ports. Gaming keyboard...

  • Page 60: Hotkey Default Settings

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Hotkey Default Port Switching (Default / [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Alternative) Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval [Scroll Lock] 5 seconds [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] Keyboard Operating Platform...

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty 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.
  • Page 62 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual MEMO...
  • Page 63 Appendix MEMO...
  • Page 64 All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. ATEN International Co., Ltd., 3F, No. 125, Sec. 2, Datung Rd., Sijhih District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Phone: 886-2-8692-6789 Fax: 886-2-8692-6767 TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER: 886-2-8692-6959...

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