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- Page 1 Vista KM III 1×4, 1×8 KM Switch • No video • USB2.0 • Audio Installation Operation Manual 10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673 Houston, Texas 77099 tech-support@rose.com...
- Page 2 Vista KM III to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Disclaimer System Introduction Features Package Contents Vista KM III Models 4-Port Model - Front View 4-Port Model - Rear View 8-Port Model - Front View 8-Port Model - Rear View Installation Vista KM III Operation 4-Port Switch Display Topology Selection Display Topology Configuration Single-Head Mode KM Switching... - Page 4 Tables Table 1. 4-Port Switch Single-head or dual-head selection Table 2. Hotkey and RS232 Control Commands Table 3. 8-Port Switch Single-head or dual-head selection Table 4. Vista KM III Hotkey and RS232 Control Commands Appendices Appendix A- Specifications Appendix B- Part Numbers Appendix C- Hotkey and RS-232 Commands...
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Page 5: Disclaimer
(See limited warranty.) System Introduction Thank you for choosing the Vista KM III, USB Keyboard/Mouse Switch. It is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace. The Vista KM III is a dedicated USB KM (Keyboard and Mouse) switch capable of selecting and switching up to 8 different computers through USB keyboard &... -
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents The package contents consist of the following: ■ The Vista KM III unit as ordered ■ External power supply unit and country-specific power cable ■ Manual Additional cables that are required, but are not included in the package: ■... -
Page 7: Vista Km Iii Models
MODELS Vista KM III Models The Vista KM III comes in two models as shown below. 4-Port Model - Front View Figure 1. Vista KM III Front View The front panel has 4 x Station LED’s and 2 control buttons – Status 1 and Status 2. 4-Port Model - Rear View Figure 2. -
Page 8: 8-Port Model - Front View
8-Port Model - Front View Figure 3. Vista KM III Front View The front panel has 2 x Channel Select buttons, a 7-segment LED display and Status/Power LED indicators. 8-Port Model - Rear View Figure 4. Vista KM III Rear Panel The rear panel of the Vista KM III has 8 x USB-B type connectors for signals to and from the computers. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Installation Installation of the Vista KM III is very simple. The steps to do so are outlined below. 1. Ensure that power is disconnected from Vista KM III. 2. Connect the USB cables (male-A to male-B), from the computers to the respective ports on the Vista KM III. -
Page 10: Vista Km Iii Operation
Vista KM III Operation This section deals with the use of the front panel buttons, and using RS-232 and hotkey commands. 4-Port Switch Display Topology Selection After connecting all devices to the Vista KM III, a display topology configuration and display mode must be chosen. -
Page 11: Single-Head Mode Km Switching
4 Displays – quad-screen configuration Hotkey Command: Ctrl + Ctrl + h + 2 + <CR> RS-232 Command: //h2 <CR> 4 Displays – vertical configuration Hotkey Command: Ctrl + Ctrl + h + 1 + <CR> RS-232 Command: //h1 <CR> Each of the numbered cells shown above represents a monitor display or multiple displays from a computer. -
Page 12: Multi-Head Mode Km Switching
Multi-Head Mode KM Switching When using a multi-head display system and a 2-button wheel mouse, then the Mouse Gesture technology enables switching between computers through the use of simple mouse clicks and mouse movement gestures. No device driver is required. Simply press the scroll wheel twice and then move the mouse in the direction of the computer you want to switch to. -
Page 13: Limit Input Ports Configuration
COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS232 CONTROL Switch keyboard, mouse, audio and USB Ctrl + Ctrl + m + Port# + <CR> //m[port#]<CR> Switch audio only Ctrl + Ctrl + a + Port# + <CR> //a[port#]<CR> Switch keyboard, mouse and audio to next Ctrl + Ctrl + ... -
Page 14: Independent Usb2.0 Switching
Independent USB2.0 Switching The USB 2.0 Hub on the Vista KM III may be used for USB 2.0 devices such as printers, web cams, flash drives, and other USB2.0 devices. Devices plugged in to the Vista KM III’s USB 2.0 hub may be switched independently from keyboard and mouse user control via hotkey or RS-232 commands: Hotkey Command: Ctrl + Ctrl + u + port# + <CR>... - Page 15 8 Displays – horizontal configuration, 2 rows Hotkey Command: Ctrl + Ctrl + h + 4 + <CR> RS-232 Command: //h4 <CR> 8 Displays – two columns Hotkey Command: Ctrl + Ctrl + h + 2 + <CR> RS-232 Command: //h2 <CR> 8 Displays –...
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Page 16: Single-Head Mode Km Switching
Single-Head Mode KM Switching When each PC has a single monitor connected (i.e., single-head operation), and when the monitors are positioned adjacent to each other, then Smart Mouse technology enables seamless switching between the connected PC’s by moving the mouse cursor from one monitor to another. This feature only works in single- head display mode. -
Page 17: Front Panel Buttons
Front Panel Buttons The front panel has a 2 control buttons – Select 1 (Down arrow) and Select 2 (Up arrow) and 1 Station LCD display panel. Press the Up button to increase the port number and the Down button to decrease the port number. -
Page 18: Safety
PRODUCT SAFETY Safety The Vista KM III, like all electronic equipment, should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit. ... -
Page 19: Maintenance And Repair
This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. -
Page 20: Appendices
UL, CE, ROHS Compliant UL, CE, ROHS Compliant Appendix B- Part Numbers Part Number Description Vista KM III/A1 Vista KM III, 4 Port USB 2.0 KB/MS + Audio Switch Vista KM III Vista KM III, 8 Port USB 2.0 KB/MS CAB-USBAB006... -
Page 21: Appendix C- Hotkey And Rs-232 Commands
Appendix C- Hotkey and RS-232 Commands 4-Port Switch COMMANDS HOTKEYS RS232 CONTROL Switch keyboard, mouse, audio and USB Ctrl + Ctrl + m + Port# + <CR> //m[port#] <CR> Switch audio only Ctrl + Ctrl + a + Port# + <CR> //a[port#] <CR>... - Page 22 ▪ ▪ WWW.ROSE.COM sales@rose.com (800) 333-9343 ▪ ▪ Rose Electronics 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Rose USA (281) 933-7673 ▪ Rose Europe +49 (0) 2454 969442 Rose Asia +65 6324 2322 ▪ Rose Australia +61 (0) 421 247083 WWW.ROSE.COM...
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