Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CS-64U ATEN Technology
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User Manual CS-64U Read this guide thoroughly and follo w the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to pr event any damage to the units and/or any devices that connect to them.
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 protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Overview The CS-64U Petite USB KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single console (keyboard, monitor, mouse and audio). Before the development of the CS-64U, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system.
Features M One console (VGA, SVGA or Multisync monit or, a USB keyboard, and a USB mouse) controls up to four computers M Compact and small footprint design features four molded-in KVM (Keyboard, Vide.
Hardware Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Mult isync monit or capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation M A USB Keyboard M A USB Mouse Computer.
Top View 1. KVM Cables These 3-in-1 cables connect to the USB, video, and audio ports on the computers you are installing. The cable with a single dot at its base is the Port 1 cable; the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 cable, et c. 2. Port LEDs A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus.
Installation Refer to the installation diagram on the next page as you perform the following: 1. Plug your keyboard, monitor and mouse into their ports on the CS-64U.
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Hotkey Operation The CS-64U provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and conf igure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM console and the audio focus.
Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scrol l Lock] [n] [Enter] Brings the K VM and the audio focus to the computer attached to the port corresponding to the spec ified Port ID. Note that the KVM and audio foc us both go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin wi th.
Auto Scanning The CS-64U’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually.
Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS-64U switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hot key Set ting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the minus key 3.
Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping the Ctrl key twice. To change the port switching activat ion keys, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p.
List Hotkey Settings To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 10). 2. Press and release the F4 function key. 3. Open a text editor or word processor and use its Paste function to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1.
Restore Default S ettings To reset the CS-64U to its default hotkey set tings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 10). 2. Press [R] [Enter] . All hotkey settings return to the factory default set tings. HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see p.
Keyboard Emulation Mappings 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.
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. Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first key, then press and release the second one.
Appendix Specifications Function Specification CPU Ports 4 Port Selection Hotkeys CPU Connectors USB 4 x Type-A (M) VGA 4 x HDB-15 (M) Speaker 4 x Audio Jack (M) Console Connectors Keyboard 1 x Type-A.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Keyboard 1 and/or Mouse 2 Not Responding Loose cables . Check all c able connec tions to make sure they are c ompletely seated in their sock ets. Switch is in Auto Scan Mode. Press either Port S election switc h or the Spacebar to exit A uto Scan Mode.
LED Display Table Activity Indication Off Port is not selec ted. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active c omputer. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is c onnected to an active c omputer and is being acces sed in Auto S can Mode.
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