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NewStar NS-431H User Manual

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Introduction
Overview..................................................................1
Content....................................................................1
Features..................................................................2
PC BIOS Notice........................................................3
Adhesive Rubber Feet................................................4
Console Connection...................................................4
Computers Connection...............................................4
Front Panel operation.................................................7
OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation.............................8
Hot-Key Commands.................................................13
Connection..............................................................16
Computer Selection...................................................16
Sun Keyboard Mapping............................................17
Appendix
Specifications..........................................................18
Troubleshooting........................................................19
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the NewStar
Switch or any connecting device.
This device is tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC/class B, CE
and VCCI rules.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    NS-1631HD Troubleshooting………………………..……...….…………..19 Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the NewStar Switch or any connecting device. This device is tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC/class B, CE and VCCI rules.

  • Page 2: Overview

    Installation is as easy as connecting USB A-B cables or PS/2 cables in Features between computers and the NewStar switch. Selecting a computer is Manage from 4 to 16 USB-enabled PCs, iMacs from one PS/2 keyboard, one mouse, and one monitor.

  • Page 3: Installations

    For the desktop operation, you may stick the four round rubber feet PC BIOS Notice (supplied with the unit) to the bottom of the NewStar Switch. NOTE: The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users using Give the rubber feet a firm press to the enclosure when applying them.
  • Page 4 Figure 3: Computer USB Port Connection For PS/2 computer: Connect a "PS/2 Y-adapter", come with the unit, to the PS/2 port at PC side, then use two mini-DIN6 male-to-male Figure 5: Laptop PS/2 Port Connection cables for keyboard and mouse, see Figure 4. There are two mini-DIN6 female connectors on the "PS/2 Y-adapter"...

  • Page 5: Operations

    ----------------- Operations OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation OSD models only Front Panel On-line LED & Selected LED When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered-on. When a computer is selected, its corresponding red LED illuminates. Push-buttons Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection.
  • Page 6 The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for Function key : To switch the eye mark ( of a operation, or the color is white, as it has no power. OSD menu computer on or off.
  • Page 7 Auto Scan Scan Rate In this mode, the NEWSTAR SWITCH automatically Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan switches from one power-on computer to the next mode. The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, seconds and 30 seconds.

  • Page 8: Hot-Key Commands

    Upper Left, Upper Right, Middle. To select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its port Lower Left, Lower Right. address, which is determined by the NewStar Switch connection at the back. For example: Country Code for Sun left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 4 Sun keyboards of different languages have different Selects a computer connected to the PC port 4.

  • Page 9: Cascade Configuration Connection

    BIOS and any operating system: Connection left Ctrl + left Ctrl + The NewStar Switch generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, Before connecting a device (a computer or another NEWSTAR 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.

  • Page 10: Ns431H

    -----------------Sun Keyboard Mapping ----------------- Appendix (OSD models only) Specifications The OSD models emulate a Sun’s keyboard and mouse when a Specification NS431H NS831DH NS1631DH computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 . No. of computers A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS/2 one.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    ----------------- Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label the cable for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the NS431H, NS831HD, and NS1631HD. PS/2 keyboard Sun keyboard Symptom Causes Solutions right - Ctrl Keyboard or In Auto Scan, Press any front button right - Ctrl mouse does not...

  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

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