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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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Overview The CS-74M KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a control unit that allows the control of up to four computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With its custom designed SCSI-20 CPU port connectors, the CS-74M significantly reduces the number of ports required for a 4 Port KVM switch.
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Features M Compact vertical-standing design M Custom SCSI-20 connector layout reduces the number of ports and makes for a streamlined installation M Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables to the computers is all it takes M Easy to operate - computer selection via selection switches or hotkeys M Power on detection - automatically switches to the first powered on port - automatically switches to the next...
M A PS/2 style keyboard. M A PS/2 style mouse. Note: The CS-74M only supports PS/2 style mice - it does not support serial mice. Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port.
KVM focus. Depending on the Port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern (see p. 14). 3. Keyboard Port 4. Mouse Port 5. Stand The stand allows the CS-74M to stand upright on the desktop. - 4 - 2003-08-01...
The video cable from your monitor plugs in here. 3. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Note: The CS-74M does not require external power. Use of a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate purchase. 4. Microphone Jack 5.
Preparation The CS-74M can either lay flat on the desktop or stand upright. To have it stand upright, place it in the mounting stand. Make sure that the long end of the stand is to the rear.
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CS-74M’s rear panel. 3. Use the custom KVM cables (described in the Cables section on p. 3), to connect the CS-74M CPU Ports to the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
Hotkey Port Selection Hotkey port selection allows you to directly access a computer from the keyboard, instead of having to manually switch to it with the Port Selection button. The CS-74M provides three Hotkey navigation features: M Selecting the Active Port...
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Hotkey Mode. Auto Scan Mode: The CS-74M’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through the Ports at regular 5 seconds intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually.
Skip Mode: This feature allows you to skip from the currently active Port to the Previous or Next one with a single keystroke. In contrast to Auto Scan Mode (which switches Ports at a fixed interval), you can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like. To activate Skip Mode: 1.
Specifications Function Specification CPU Ports Port Selection Push Button Switches; Hotkeys Connectors 4 x SCSI-20 female Monitor 1 x HDB-15 male Audio 2 x Stereo earphone jacks Power DC 9V jack LEDs 4 Selected Port (Green) Emulation Keyboard PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Scan Interval 5 secs.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Keyboard or Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make sure Mouse Not they are completely seated in their sockets. Responding* Switch is in Auto Press the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Scan Mode. Mode. Keyboard / Mouse Press Port Selection buttons 1 and 2 for needs to be reset.
LED Display Activity Meaning Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode. Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS...
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