User manual HAWKING HKS112AU - DOCUMENT

­­­ FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user's guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. VCCI Mark Warning HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc ii LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HKS112AU 2-Port Audio & Mic KVM Switch with Integrated Cables is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY'S LIABILTY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: techsupport@hawkingtech.com. Copyright 2004 Hawking Technologies, Inc. All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc iii Overview..........................................................1-2 System Requirements............................2 Package Contents..................................2 Features..............................................................3 Installation Diagram.............................................4 Installation.......................................................5-6 Operating Procedure........................................7- 8 Select Button.......................................7 Hot Keys.............................................8 Quick Reference Sheet....................................9-10 Specifications............................................ ...11-12 Troubleshooting.......................................... ..13-15 Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HKS112AU Audio & Mic KVM Switch with Integrated Cables. Compactly designed for home or office use and engineered to achieve optimal performance. The HKS112AU enables you to share a single PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor set with two computers. With 59" built-in cables, the HKS112AU consoles a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse into a single USB port on your computers, saving you the trouble of additional cabling. The HKS112AU also comes with audio and microphone supports, which allow you to share your computers with one set of speakers and microphone. Furthermore, the microphone and the speakers set can act independently from your computers, so you still can listen to your music or using your microphone while switching between computers. combinations Computer and selection selection is through button with hotkey LED manual indicators for easy status monitoring. Installation is easy as Plug-and ­Play, no configuration needed. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 1 Package Contents: One HKS112AU 2-Port Audio & Mic KVM Switch w/Integrated Cable One User's Manual System Requirements: Computer: One available USB port One VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor port One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Mouse One VGA, SVGA, or MulitiSync monitor Console (KVM Switch) side: HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 2 Features 2-port USB PS/2 KVM switch with audio and microphone Audio and Microphone switching independently from your Computers USB 1.1 Specification compliant UHCI, OHCI USB interface support Multi-platform support for PCs and Macintosh G3/G4 MACs, iMACs Hot pluggable for swapping keyboard and mouse without powering down your computers. PS/2 & USB Keyboard and mouse legacy support for USB-enabled computers PC selection through hotkey sequences or manual selection button LED indicators for easy status monitoring Buzzer sound for port switching confirmation High VGA resolution 1920 x 1440 PS/2 or USB interface power HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 3 HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 4 Warning The HKS112AU is hot-pluggable enable. However, to ensure all the computers working properly, powered off your computers prior to installation. Installation Step 1: Connect the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, monitor, speakers, and microphone to the corresponding ports on the HKS112AU. Step 2: Then, connect each of the built-in cables set (VGA, USB, Speaker, and Microphone) to the corresponding ports on your computers. Note: the built-in cables are color-coded to match the appropriate ports on your computers; however, double-check each connector's icon before you make the physical connection. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 5 Step 3: After you have connected both of the built-in cables sets, power on your computers; blue LED on the KVM Switch will light up and the PC 1 will be displayed on the monitor. Now, the installation procedure is complete. To select your PC, please refer to the Operating Procedure on the next page. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 6 There are two methods to control the HKS112AU KVM Switch: the hot key combinations or the manual select button on your KVM Switch. Select Button The Select button enables you to switch your PC through pushing a button on your HKS112AU KVM switch. The blue or the green LEDs will light up according to the selected computer port. Note: The select button only select your speakers and microphone along with the PC ONLY IF your audio and microphone are bound together. To bind or unbind your audio & mic, please refer to Hot Keys commands or the Quick Reference Sheet. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 7 Hot Keys A keyboard hot key sequence consists of three specific keystrokes: Hotkey Sequence= ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key Example: To Select PC 1: To Select PC 2: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 1 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 2 For more hot key commands, please refer to the Quick Reference Sheet. Warning: There are a few guide lines that you must follow when operating with the hot key combinations. 1. Currently only number keys on the top row are available for hot keys function. Do not use the number pad for hot key commands. 2. The hotkey notation ScrLk + ScrLk + (key), denotes that you should hit the individual key consecutively one at a time, not simultaneously. 3. The Scroll Lock keystrokes must be pressed consecutively within 2 seconds following the command key(s). Otherwise, the hot key sequence will not work properly. 4. Make sure that you are not using a USB keyboard; otherwise the hot key feature will not be able to function properly. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 8 Only the top row number keys are available for hotkeys. NOT use number pad for hotkey commands. COMMAND Select PC 1 or PC 2 (selecting the computer without selecting the USB devices) Select Audio & Mic Bind the PC & Audio/Mic (enable them to switch simultaneously with your PC)* Unbind the PC & Audio/Mic (Enable them to switch independently from your PC ) Select the Previous PC (Higher channel) HOTKEYS Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 1 or 2 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock F1 or F2 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Q SELECT BUTTON Press the Select button DO LED INDICATIONS PC 1 = Blue PC 2 = Green ------------ USB LED will light up on the selected PC ------------ ------------ Scroll Lock Scroll Lock W Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Press the Select button ------------ HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 9 Select the Next PC (Lower channel) Auto Scan (Auto scan through every connected channel for quick screen browsing of each channel.) Terminate Auto Scan Beep Sound On/Off (For port switching confirmation) Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock S Press the Select button ------------ ------------ ------------ Any key on the keyboard Scroll Lock Scroll Lock B ----------------------- ----------------------- * When PC & Audio/Mic are bound together, your speakers & microphone will switch simultaneously with your PC. To avoid any interuption while switching PC, please unbind your audio & microphone. Mac Users : An additional mapping for hot key users: ScrLk + ScrLk + C = (CD/DVD drive eject key) ScrLk + ScrLk + F10 = F13 ScrLk + ScrLk + F11 = F14 ScrLk + ScrLk + F12 = F15 HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 10 Model No. PC Port Console Port PC Port Connectors HKS112AU Two One (2) USB TYPE A cables (2) VGA/SVGA HDB 15-pin male (1) 3.5mm audio (in/out) jack (1) 3.5mm microphone (in/out) jack (1) PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din female (1) PS/2 Mouse 6 pin Mini Din female (1) VGA/SVGA HDB 15 pin female (1) 3.5 mm audio (in/out) jack (1) 3.5 mm microphone (in/out) jack No Hotkeys and Select Button Two PCs port Status for PC and USB Devices 5 seconds PS/2 to USB 1920 x 1440 pixels PS/2 & USB Interface Power DC 9V 500mA (Optional Only & Power Adapter is not included) Console Port Connectors On Screen Display PC selection LED's Scan Delay Time Keyboard/Mouse Emulation VGA Resolution Power Type Power Adapter HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 11 Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Housing Dimension (L x W x H) Cable Length Weight Safety / Emission 0 ~ 40° C -20 ~60° C 0 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing Plastic 85 x 65 x 28 mm 59 inches or 1.5M 160 g * Weight registered here does not include the built-in cables FCC, CE HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 12 Check hardware requirements to make sure that all of your cables and devices are firmly and properly connected. Also, make sure that your PC systems recognize the keyboard and mouse type before installation. If the listed conditions are met and the problem still persists, please see below: Keyboard is not responding · If an error message appears on the screen and you are using Windows 95/98/SE, the PC BIOS may (Basic Input Output System) need to be setup. Please refer to your computer manufacturer's manual or your motherboard's manual to enable the USB option in the BIOS settings before you using any USB devices. The KVM Switch may be in Auto Scan Mode. To stop or start auto scanning mode, using the hot key commands, press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock End. Reset your KVM Switch by using the hot key sequence: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock End. Then rebooting your computers. Reset the keyboard / mouse by unplugging your keyboard and reboot your computers. · · · HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 13 · The computer may be using an incompatible mouse / keyboard. First, check the System Requirements to make sure the KVM supports the keyboard / mouse. Then, check the computer's Device Manager to make sure that the correct driver for your mouse / keyboard has been installed. (The driver can be supplied by the mouse / keyboard manufacturer or the computer's operating system.) Some notebook computers, especially the IBM ThinkPad and Toshiba Tecra, experience difficulties when their mouse and keyboard ports are being used at the same time. To avoid this, only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port. If you connect the mouse port, you will have to use the notebook's keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer. · No response to the hot key combinations. · Resend the hot key command, one-by-one within 2 seconds apart. Press and release each key in sequence. Mouse troubleshooting or not responding If your mouse hangs or behaves abnormally, you can hit the following hotkey commands for mouse reset: (a) When you are using a PnP OS such as Windows 98 Second Edition or later Windows operating systems such as Win2k, WinXP, etc., hit ScrLk + ScrLk + End for mouse reset. (b) When you are using a non-PnP OS such as Linux, NT4.0, etc, just hit one of the following hotkey commands for mouse reset according to your mouse configuration on the non-PnP OS -ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 1 for a 2-key mouse setting; ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 2 for a 3-key wheel mouse setting; ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 3 for a 5-key wheel mouse setting. HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 14 Monitor display problems. · Screen does not show up properly or the screen is blank. Check your screen setting. Make sure it did not exceed the highest resolution supported. If the resolution is higher then the maximum VGA /SVGA/Multisync supported, then your console screen may show up blank. Ghosting or stripes on your screen. This may be due to excessive electromagnetic interferences from external environments that come to compromise video signal integrity. Check the entire path of your video cable layout and see whether there is any undue presence of a strong electromagnetic source such as a large motor, a power cable, or another significant electromagnetic source. If there is any present, remove it or try to reroute your video cables so as to avoid or minimize its interference. The screen flickers horribly Your KVM Switch may be in the Auto Scan mode. Press any key on the keyboard to stop Auto Scan. · · HKS112AU Hawking Technologies, Inc 15