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Black Box KV404A User Manual
Black Box KV404A User Manual

Black Box KV404A User Manual

Servswitch micro with audio

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© Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746

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Summary of Contents for Black Box KV404A

  • Page 1 © Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission

    FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio- frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
  • Page 5 A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL ServSwitch is a trademark of Black Box Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page Specifications ....4 Overview ..... . . 7 Installation .
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Software Requirements: Windows ® 95/98/Me/XP, Windows 2000, Windows ® , or Linux ® Connectors: User end: KV404A–KV406A: (1) HD15 for connection to shared monitor, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN for connection to shared keyboard and mouse, (1) 2.5-mm female stereo audio connector;...
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Connectors (continued): Computer end: KV404A: (2) HD15 and (4) 6-pin mini- DIN for connection to two PS/2 ® monitors, keyboards, and mice, (2) 2.5-mm male stereo audio connectors; KV405A: (2) HD15 for monitor port, (2) USB Type A for keyboard and mouse ports, (2) 2.5-mm male stereo...
  • Page 9 SERVSWITCH MICRO WITH AUDIO Temperature Tolerance: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) Relative Humidity: Up to 80% Power: From the interface Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D (4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm) Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)
  • Page 10: Overview

    CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview Use the ServSwitch™ Micro to access two computers from a single shared monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Two high-quality, 6-ft. (1.8-m) integral coaxial cables provide the connections to the two computers. Three models are available. They vary only in the number and type of connectors.
  • Page 11: Installation

    ServSwitch Micro. Monitor Mouse Keyboard Audio (1) HD15, ServSwitch Micro (2) 6-pin mini-DIN, with Audio and (1) 2.5-mm (KV404A) stereo audio connectors 6-ft. (1.8-m) pigtail cable (1) HD15, (1) HD15, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN, and (1) 2.5-mm and (1) 2.5-mm...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 3: Installation 1. Power off both computers. 2. Connect, in order, the mouse connector, keyboard connector, and monitor connector to one compu- ter’s respective ports. Start by attaching the 6-pin mini-DIN connectors to the computer’s keyboard and mouse ports. (The mini-DIN connectors are color- coded;...
  • Page 13 SERVSWITCH MICRO WITH AUDIO Then, connect the 2.5-mm stereo audio connector to the computer’s audio port. 3. Repeat step 2, only this time connect the ServSwitch Micro to the second computer. 4. Connect your keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor to the two 6-pin mini- DIN connectors and one HD15 connector on the ServSwitch Micro’s user end.
  • Page 14: Operation

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 LED Indicators Two LEDs indicate the ServSwitch Micro’s status. When the LED is lit, the computer connected to the associated port is active. In AutoScan mode, the keyboard’s Scroll Lock should be flashing. 4.2 Hotkey Commands The ServSwitch Micro selects computers using hotkey commands.
  • Page 15 SERVSWITCH MICRO WITH AUDIO Table 4-1. Hotkey command summary. Key Sequence Function CTRL CTRL left left Selects computer 1 CTRL CTRL left left Selects computer 2 CTRL CTRL left left Initiates AutoScan CTRL CTRL left left Aborts AutoScan CTRL CTRL left left Toggles computer selection...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem Cause Solution The mouse does Improper 1. Unplug the not work. initialization. mouse, then plug it back into the ServSwitch Micro. 2. Press the left Ctrl key twice, followed by the F12 key to resync the mouse.
  • Page 17 SERVSWITCH MICRO WITH AUDIO Table 5-1 (continued). Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem Cause Solution Both LEDs are Both computers Turn on at least off. are off. one computer. There is a Make sure that bad connection. both connections are secure. One LED is on At least one This is not a while both...

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