ATEN CS1792, CS1794 - USB 2.0 HDMI KVMP Switch Quick Start Guide

Package Contents

1 CS1792 / CS1794 USB 2.0 HDMI KVMP Switch
2 Custom HDMI KVM Cable Sets (CS1792)
4 Custom HDMI KVM Cable Sets (CS1794)
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter
1 User Instructions

Online Registration

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International:
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Requirments

Console

• A HDMI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution
• A USB mouse
• A USB keyboard

Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be used with the converter included in the CS1792 / CS1794 package.

• Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computers

The following must be available on each computer:

• A HDMI port

Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the display card. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high quality product.

• USB Type A port
• Audio ports (optional)

Cables

Two (CS1792) or four (CS1794) custom HDMI KVM cable sets are provided with this package.
Note: If the Console monitor has built-in speakers and supports audio through its HDMI interface, the speaker connectors on the Console ends of the custom HDMI KVM cable sets do not need to be used.

Hardware Review

Front View

LED Status Panel Detail

Front View
LED Status Panel Detail

1. LED Status Panel
2. Mode Selection Pushbutton
3. Port Selection Pushbuttons
4. Console Audio Ports
5. USB 2.0 Peripheral Port

Rear View

1. Firmware Upgrade Port
2. USB Console Ports
3. Console Analog Audio Port
4. KVM Port Section
5. Power Jack
6. USB 2.0 Peripheral Port
7. Console Monitor Port

Hardware Installation

Cable Connection

Note:

1. a. If the Console monitor has built-in speakers and supports audio through its HDMI interface, separate speakers do not need to be used.
2. If the computers in your installation fully support HDMI, the speaker connectors on the custom HDMI KVM cable sets do not need to be used.

To set up your CS1792 / CS1794 installation, refer to the installation diagram (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps), and do the following:

1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB Console Ports located on the unit's rear panel.
2. Plug your HDMI monitor into the Console HDMI port located on the unit's rear panel.
3. If you are using separate speakers and microphone, plug them into the console analog audio ports on the unit's rear panel.
4. Using the custom HDMI KVM cable set, plug the HDMI cable connectors and accompanying USB connectors into their corresponding sockets on the rear of the switch.
5. At the other end of the cable, plus the HDMI and USB cables into their respective ports on the computers.
6. Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets (one is located on the front; the second is located on the rear).
7. Power on the monitor.
8. Plug the power adapter that came with the CS1792 / CS1794 package into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable into the switch's power jack.
9. Power on the computers.

Operation

Manual Switching

• To bring complete focus (audio, KVM, and USB) to a computer, either, a) press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer; or b) press the Mode pushbutton once (the Mode pushbutton's three icons light up) and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. All three port icons light up.
• To bring only the KVM focus to a computer, press the Mode pushbutton twice (the Mode pushbutton's KVM icon lights up), and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. The port's KVM icon (the port number) lights up.
• To bring only the audio focus to a computer, press the Mode pushbutton three times (the Mode pushbutton's audio icon lights up), and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. The port's audio icon lights up.
• To bring only the USB focus to a computer, press the Mode pushbutton four times (the Mode pushbutton's USB icon lights up), and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. The port's USB icon lights up.
• Press and hold port selection pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode.

Keyboard Port Operation

All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions that each combination performs.
Note: If using the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used, instead.

Cycling Through the Ports

Cycling Through the Ports

Note: The n stands for the computer's Port ID number (1 or 2 or 3 or 4).

Hotkey Setting Mode

Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1792 / CS1794 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM).

Invoking HSM

To invoke HSM do the following:

1. Press and hold down [Num Lock].
2. Press and release [-].
3. Release [Num Lock].

HSM Summary Table

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Documents / Resources

References

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