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Model Specifications KCF-141 KCB-141 KCF-141A KCB-141A √ √ √ √ 4-Port model √ √ Audio model PC Ports HDB-15 (VGA+USB+2 PS/2) Audio (mic/speaker) √ √ √ √ Console PS/2 Keyboard √ √ √ √ PS/2 mouse √ √ √ √ Video HDB-15 √...
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1. Introduction The 2-Port/4-Port KVM Switch are high quality and durable systems that will allow you to control 2/4 host computers (or servers) by connecting to PS/2 or USB connectors from one console (PS/2 / USB Mouse, PS/2 / USB Keyboard, and Monitor).
2. Specifications 2.1 General Specification Number Of Computers Controlled 2 / 4 Push Button and Hot-Key (PS/2 or USB Keyboard) PC Port Selection Method LEDs Red for PC Selection Green for PC On-Line ready PC Connectors Video 2 / 4 x HDB -15 female ( VGA+USB+PS/2 signal combined ) Speaker 2 / 4 audio female jacket (audio model)
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2.2 Front Panel and Rear Panel The following figure illustrated 4-Port model with Audio and PS2 & USB console as example: Figure 2-1 Front Panel & Rear Panel...
3. System Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse Computers or Servers (PCs) The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server. - A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card - Type A USB port or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for Keyboard and Mouse Cables The KVM Switch must be used with specific combo 4-in-1 cables.
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4. Installation LED Indicators: Name Color Function Selected The PC port is selected. On-Line Green An active PC is connected. Reset Switch : Press this push button switch to reset the KVM device. To push the switch, use a ball-point pen or a small stick. 4.1 Installation Precaution: When connecting Windows 98 systems, it is suggested that the PC must be...
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This KVM Switch with specific combo cable provides three connecting methods. Plug Speaker, Microphone, USB, PS/2 ( keyboard/mouse) ports and VGA into PCs at same time, recommended in priority. ( Figure 4-1 ). Figure 4-1 Speaker, Microphone,PS/2 & USB and VGA connected at same time Plug only Speaker, Microphone, PS/2 (keyboard / mouse) ports and VGA into PCs.
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Plug only Speaker, Microphone, USB and VGA into PCs. ( Figure 4-3 ). Figure 4-3 Speaker, Microphone, USB and VGA connected 5. Operations The 2/4-Port KVM Switch has the ability to switch the keyboard, video, mouse, audio, microphone simultaneously. Note: When using the two-step Hot Key sequences, the keys must be pressed within 5 seconds;...
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5.2 Hot-key operation ( Either PS/2 or USB Keyboard ) The hotkey command examples listed in following sections are based on the 4-Port models. The 2-Port models are equipped with the same design, but 2 PC selections only. Note: If your keyboard does not provide < Scroll Lock > button, use < Caps Lock >...
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5.2.3 Auto-Scan Function Hot key command: [Scroll] -> [Scroll] -> [S] -> [Enter] to start Auto-scan operation Under Auto-scan operation, you can press any key to stop Auto-scan operation. Auto-scan function allows the KVM Switch alternates the connected PCs and displays them on the console monitor.
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5.3 Audio ( Speaker / Microphone ) Selection – only work with Audio model 5.3.1 (PC+Audio) Combination Selection Hot key commands: [Scroll] -> [Scroll] -> [F1] -> [Enter] to select PC1 with its Audio [Scroll] -> [Scroll] -> [F2] -> [Enter] to select PC2 with its Audio [Scroll] ->...
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5.4 Hot-Key Definition Table Step 1 Step 2 Function [Scroll] + [Scroll] [1] + [ Enter ] Switch the active connection to PC 1 [Scroll] + [Scroll] [2] + [ Enter ] Switch the active connection to PC 2 [Scroll] + [Scroll] [3] + [ Enter ] Switch the active connection to PC 3 [Scroll] + [Scroll]...
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6. Sun Microsystems Function Key Emulation There are 16 special functions provided on Sun Microsystems keyboard. The KVM Switch can emulate those function keys on console’s PS/2 and USB keyboard. The following table lists the key mapping. To activate any emulation on the PS/2 or USB keyboard, press the LEFT Window KEY first (this key usually is located between the left [Ctrl] key and left [Alt] key), then press the second associated key.
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