Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KV408A Black Box
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SEPTEMBER 2005 KV407A KV408A ServSwitch Micr o USB ServSwitch Micr o USB with A udio CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.
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1 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio- frequency energy, and i.
2 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
3 CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 1. Specifications Video Resolution: 1920 x 1440 DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B Scan Interval: 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds Cable Length to Computer: 6 ft.
5 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Connectors (continued): KV408A: User end: (1) HD15 for connection to shared monitor, (2) USB Type A for connection to shared keyboard and mouse, (1) 2.5-mm female stereo audio connector; Computer end: (2) HD15 for monitor port, (2) USB Type A for keyboard and mouse ports, (2) 2.
6 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D (4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm) Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg).
7 CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview Use the ServSwitch Micro™ USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio to access two USB computers from a single shared USB monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Two high-quality, 6-ft. (1.8-m) integral coaxial cables provide the connections to the two computers.
8 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 3. Installation Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show typical applica- tions. Follow the instructions on pages 10–11 to install the ServSwitch Micro USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio. Figure 3-1. The ServSwitch Micro USB’s cable connections.
9 CHAPTER 3: Installation Figure 3-2. The ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio’s cable connections. ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio (KV408A) (1) HD15, (2) USB Type A, and (1) 2.5-mm stereo audio connectors USB PC Mouse Monitor Keyboard Audio 6-ft. (1.8-m) pigtail cable (1) HD15, (1) USB Type A, and (1) 2.
10 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 1. Power off both computers. 2. Connect, in order, the keyboard and mouse connector, then the monitor connector to one computer’s respective ports. Start by attaching the KV407A or KV408A’s USB Type A connector to the computer’s keyboard and mouse port.
11 audio connectors are color-coded green.) 3. Repeat step 2 with the second computer. 4. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the two USB Type A connectors and connect your VGA monitor to the HD15 connector on the ServSwitch Micro’s user end. For the KV408A, also connect the 2.
12 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 4. Operation 4.1 LED Indicators Two LEDs indicate the ServSwitch Micro USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio’s status. When the LED is lit, the computer connected to the associated port is active. In AutoScan mode, the keyboard’s Scroll Lock should be flashing.
13 CHAPTER 4: Operation Table 4-1. Hotkey command summary. Key Sequence Function left left Selects computer 1 left left Selects computer 2 left left Initiates AutoScan left left Aborts AutoScan left left Toggles computer selection left left Toggles AutoScan intervals.
14 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 5. T r oubleshooting Table 5-1. Problems/causes/solutions. Problem Cause Solution The mouse does Improper 1. Unplug the not work. initialization. mouse, then plug it back into the ServSwitch Micro. 2. Press the left Ctrl key twice, followed by the F12 key to resync the mouse.
15 Table 5-1 (continued). Problems/causes/solutions. Problem Cause Solution Both LEDs are Both computers Turn on at least off. are off. one computer. There is a Make sure that bad connection. both connections are secure. One LED is on At least one This is not a while both computer has problem.
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