ATEN Master View CS-1762 User Manual
ATEN Master View CS-1762 User Manual

ATEN Master View CS-1762 User Manual

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CS-1762
CS-1764
2004-06-04

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  • Page 1 User Manual CS-1762 CS-1764 2004-06-04...
  • Page 2 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3: Packing List

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Packing List The complete Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 package consists of: CS-1762 or CS-1764 KVMP Switch CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1762) CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1764) Firmware Upgrade Cable Power Adapter User Manual Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cables ....... . 3 CS-1762 Front View ......4 CS-1764 Front View .
  • Page 5 CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Before You Begin ......21 Starting the Upgrade .
  • Page 6 CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Indicates text that you should key in. Courier 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 7: Introduction

    KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2 port (CS-1762) or 4 port (CS-1764) KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI).
  • Page 8: Features

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Features Dual function KVMP-USB switch One console controls 2 (CS-1762) or 4 (CS-1764) computers Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/Audio ports Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12...
  • Page 9: Hardware Requirements

    Cables Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. Two (CS-1762) or four (CS-1764) cable sets are provided with this package. Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the cables. If you need additional cable sets, contact your dealer to purchase the correct ones for your switch.
  • Page 10: Cs-1762 Front View

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual CS-1762 Front View 1&2 1. Port Selection Switches M Press a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. M Press a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
  • Page 11: Cs-1764 Front View

    Introduction CS-1764 Front View 1&2 1. Port Selection Switches M Press a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. M Press a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
  • Page 12: Cs-1762 / Cs-1764 Rear View

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual CS-1762 / CS-1764 Rear View 2004-06-04...
  • Page 13 Introduction 1. Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the CS-1762 / CS-1764 plugs into this connector. See p. 21 for firmware upgrading details. 2. USB Hub Section USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into any available port.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Cable Connection To set up your Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 installation, refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1.
  • Page 15 Installation 2004-06-04...
  • Page 16 CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Notes: 2004-06-04...
  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Hot Plugging The Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 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 18: Powering Off And Restarting

    4. After the switch is up, Power On the computers. Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the CS-1762 / CS-1764 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for the CS-1762; 1 to 4 for the CS-1764). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see p.
  • Page 19: Hotkey Operation

    [Enter] port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS-1762; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS-1764). Note that the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.
  • Page 20: Going Directly To A Port

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 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. Note that the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.
  • Page 21: Auto Scanning

    [A] [n] [Enter] at n second intervals. Note: 1. The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS-1762 / CS-1764 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 22: Hotkey Setting Mode

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS-1762 / CS-1764 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2.
  • Page 23: Alternate Port Switching Keys

    T key again. Keyboard Operating Platform The CS-1762 / CS-1764’s default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If you have a Mac attached to a port, you can change a port’s keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1.
  • Page 24: List Hotkey Settings

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual List Hotkey Settings To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 16). 2. Press and release the F4 function key. 3. Open a text editor or word processor and use its Paste function to display the settings.
  • Page 25: Firmware Upgrade Mode

    The front panel LEDs flash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. Restore Default Settings To reset the CS-1762 / CS-1764 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 16). 2. Press [R] [Enter].
  • Page 26: Mac Keyboard Emulation

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first key (Ctrl or Alt), then press and release the activation key.
  • Page 27: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS-1762 or CS-1764) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
  • Page 28: Starting The Upgrade

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual 4. Shut down the computers on your CS-1762 / CS-1764 installation. 5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see p. 19). The front panle LEDs flash together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1.
  • Page 29 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 1. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 2. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
  • Page 30 CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual 3. 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. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.
  • Page 31: Upgrade Succeeded

    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 switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, and reset themselves.
  • Page 32 CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Notes: 2004-06-04...
  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Function CS-1762 CS-1764 Computer Connections CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkey LEDs On Line/Selected 2 (Orange) 4 (Orange) USB Link 2 (Green) 4 (Green) Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A socket Connectors Mouse 1 x USB Type A socket...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    CS-1762 / CS-1764 User Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Unit not receiving Use a DC 5V power adapter if you are not behavior. enough power. already using one. If you are already using a power adapter, check that it matches the system specifications (DC 5V), and that it is plugged in and functioning properly.
  • Page 35: Hotkey Default Settings

    The Firmware Upgrade Utility Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are given in the table below: Setting Default Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [Num Lock] [ - ] Beeper Keyboard Operating Platform PC Compatible Port Switching Keys Enabled Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR...

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