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  • Page 1 USB DVI Dual Link KVMP Switch CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual FCC Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: User Information

    86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2005-2013 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0283-AT3G Printing Date: 2013-12-09 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CS1782A Front View........
  • Page 6 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Auto Scanning ..........21 Hotkey Setting Mode .

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1782 CS1784 . It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1782 / CS1784 system.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Digital Visual Interface (DVI) monitor. In addition, the CS1782 / CS1784 comes with ATEN’s new Video DynaSync technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution, and power on detection, which means if one computer is...
  • Page 10 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual two sets of speakers on a one-computer-at-a-time basis. As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM focus. Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems.

  • Page 11: Features

    2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (Dual Link) Supports widescreen resolutions Video DynaSync – Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports Power on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the switch...
  • Page 12 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, Japanese, and French keyboards Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers Firmware upgradable Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards 2. Mac/Sun keyboard work only with their own computers...

  • Page 13: Hardware Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction Hardware Requirements Console A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers (optional) Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer: A DVI port Note: The video quality of the display is affected by the performance of the graphics card.

  • Page 14: Operating Systems

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / 7 Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu...

  • Page 15: Components

    Chapter 1. Introduction Components CS1782 Front View CS1784 Front View...
  • Page 16 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Component Description Port For manual port selection (see Overview, page 15, also): Selection Press a port selection pushbutton for less than two seconds to Pushbuttons bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

  • Page 17: Cs1782A Rear View

    Chapter 1. Introduction CS1782 Rear View CS1784 Rear View...
  • Page 18 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Component Description Console The cables from your DVI monitor, USB keyboard, USB Port Section mouse, speakers, and microphone plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. KVM Port The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in Section here.

  • Page 19: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 39. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
  • Page 20 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Note: Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets (all in Port 1, all in Port 2, etc.). Each socket is marked with an appropriate icon. 6. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB, video, microphone, and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer.

  • Page 21: Installation Diagram

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram USB DVI KVM Cable Set USB DVI KVM Cable Set...

  • Page 22: Cs1782A 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Installation

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual CS1782 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Installation 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Audio Cable Set...

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse – which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; and Hotkey –...

  • Page 24: Mouse Port Switching

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Mouse Port Switching The CS1782 / CS1784 supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports. Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. 2.

  • Page 25: Port Id Numbering

    Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port ID Numbering Each KVM port section on the CS1782 / CS1784 switch is assigned a port number. (1 or 2 for the CS1782 ; 1 to 4 for the CS1784 ). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see page 9 for details). The Port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number it is connected to.
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  • Page 27: Hotkey Operation

    Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CS1782 / CS1784 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. Therefore, you can give one computer the KVM focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus.

  • Page 28: Going Directly To A Port

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [n] [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. Note: The KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.

  • Page 29: Auto Scanning

    Lock] [A] [n] [Enter] Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1782A / CS1784A should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination Note: 1.

  • Page 30: Hotkey Setting Mode

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1782 / CS1784 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].

  • Page 31: Alternate Hsm Invocation Keys

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1.

  • Page 32: Keyboard Operating Platform

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1782 / CS1784 ’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac keyboard.

  • Page 33: Usb Reset

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 22). 2. Press and release [F5]. Keyboard Language To change the keyboard language, do the following: 1.

  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade Mode

    2. Press [R] [Enter]. See Hotkey Default Settings, page 46 Video DynaSync Video DynaSync is ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. To invoke Video DynaSync, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 22) 2.

  • Page 35: Mouse Emulation Control

    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Mouse Emulation Control The default setting is enabled. To disable, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 22 2. Press [M]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable. Mouse Port-switching The Mouse Port-switching function can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is disabled.

  • Page 36: Power On Detection

    CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Power on Detection With Power on Detection if the focus computer is powered off, the switch will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer. Power on Detection can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable Power on Detection, do the following: 1.

  • Page 37: Hsm Summary Table

    Invokes Firmware Upgrade Mode. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, [d] [e] [Enter] page 33, for full details. Invokes Video DynaSync, ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. Enables/Disables the Power on Detection feature. See Power on Detection, page 28 for details.
  • Page 38 CS1782A / CS1784A User Manual Function [F1] Sets the SPC mode so that it can work under special operating systems as a standard (104 key) keyboard/mouse.

  • Page 39: Keyboard Emulation

    Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]...

  • Page 40: Sun Keyboard

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T]...

  • Page 41: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com Before you Begin 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our...
  • Page 42 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual 5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Firmware Upgrade Mode, page 26). The front panel orange LEDs flash to indicate that Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. USB DVI KVM Cable Set...

  • Page 43: Starting The Upgrade

    Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or using a command line to enter the full path. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2.
  • Page 44 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.

  • Page 45: Upgrade Succeeded

    Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the CS1782 / CS1784 exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself.
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  • Page 47: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 48 CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

  • Page 49: Technical Support

    Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Specifications Function CS1782A Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, Mouse Connectors Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel) Console Ports Video 1 x DVI-I Female (white) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel)
  • Page 51 Appendix Function CS1784A Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, Mouse Connectors Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel) Console Port Video 1 x DVI-I Female (white) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel) Audio Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green;...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Troubleshooting Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released.
  • Page 53 Appendix (Continued from previous page.) Symptom Possible Cause Action When switching to Graphics card is Adjust the graphics card settings to digital an HDMI DVI-I (Digital and only. computer, there is Analog). Replace graphics card with DVI-D or HDMI no display on the graphics card.

  • Page 54: Hotkey Default Settings

    CS1782 / CS1784 User Manual Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Hotkey Default Port Switching (Default / [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Alternative) Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval [Scroll Lock] 5 seconds [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] Keyboard Operating Platform...

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