P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 1 OmniView KVM Switch with Audio belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton · CA · 90220 · USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 TM Control up to four computers from one keyboard, mouse, and monitor Express Business Park Shipton Way · Rushden · NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components, Ltd. Belkin Components B.V. Starparc Building · Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk · The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent · West Gosford NSW 2250 · Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 Belkin Tech Support User Manual SOHO Series F1DS102P F1DS104P F1DS102T F1DS104T P73778-C © 2002 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Macintosh, Apple, Mac, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of quality KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a competitive price. Engineered to give you control over multiple computers/servers from one console, Belkin KVM Switches come in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. This compact, affordable Belkin OmniView KVM Switch is backed by a Belkin Five-Year Warranty and free technical support. This manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation and operation, to troubleshooting--in the unlikely event of a problem. For easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included with your KVM Switch. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView KVM Switches are being used worldwide. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . Overview Feature Overview . . . . . Equipment Requirements Operating Systems . . . . Unit Display Diagrams . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .4 .5 .6 .8 Installation Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 PS/2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 USB Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Using Your KVM Switch Powering Up the Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors . Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .21 .21 .22 Belkin KVM Switches and Accessories OmniView KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 OmniView KVM Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 OmniView Accessories and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Warranty, FCC, CE, ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Contents of Package: · · · · · · · OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio Attachable Base DB25 to RJ45 Flash Cable Two PS/2 Extension Cables User Manual Quick Installation Guide Registration Card 1 P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW The Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio allows you to control up to four computers, depending on the model, with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. All SOHO Series KVM Switches with Audio support PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and XGAII video. The Switch you have purchased supports either PS/2 output for computers (F1DS102P or F1DS104P), or both PS/2 and USB output for both USB and PS/2 computers (F1DS102T or F1DS104T). Consult the packaging notation to ascertain which KVM Switch you have purchased, and consult your computer manufacturer's literature if you are not sure about which OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio is right for you. OVERVIEW Flash Upgrade Flash upgradeability allows you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for your KVM Switch, when necessary. These upgrades will let your KVM Switch continue to be compatible with the latest devices and computers. Firmware upgrades are free for the lifetime of the product. Call Belkin Tech Support at 1-800-223-5546 ext. 2263 for upgrade information and support. Microphone/Audio Support The KVM Switch has been designed with built-in microphone and speaker jacks to support the growth of multimedia use in small-office and homeoffice environments. This feature eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect these devices when switching between computers and reduces the clutter on your desktop with fewer speakers. Feature Overview Hot Keys Hot keys allow you to select ports using designated key commands. Control up to four computers using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard. Full hot key instructions for usage and commands are located in this manual, on page 21. Direct-Access Port Selectors Direct-access port selectors conveniently located on the front face of the KVM Switch allow for simple, manual port selection. Cable Management The designed enclosure offers built-in cable management to contain connected cables. Once the cables have been connected and the shroud slid into place, the cables are conveniently maintained through the back opening. AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to automatically scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers connected to your KVM Switch one by one. AutoScan usage instructions are located in this manual, on page 22. LED Display An LED display is added to the face of the KVM Switch for easy status monitoring. A lit LED indicates which computer the console has control of. The corresponding direct-access port selector is located next to the LED. When pushed, the LED should light next to the direct-access port selector selected. Video Resolution With a 400MHz bandwidth, the Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@85Hz. To preserve signal integrity at high resolutions, 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cabling is required. 2 3 P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Cables For each PS/2 computer to be connected to the KVM Switch, one VGA cable, one PS/2 keyboard cable, and one PS/2 mouse cable is necessary. Keyboard and mouse cables must have PS/2 male to PS/2 male connectors. For USB computers, one VGA cable and one USB A to B cable is required. To support resolutions of up to 2048x1536@85Hz, use of a 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cable is required to preserve signal integrity. Cables must have HDDB15 female to HDDB15 male connectors. Belkin OmniView KVM Cables for SOHO Series with Audio offer the highest quality possible to ensure that your data is optimally transmitted. They are molded together for clean and organized setup, and include PC99 color-coded connectors for easier identification and connection. Cables are available in USB and PS/2 protocols. Please refer to your KVM Switch to determine if it supports USB. The following cables are recommended for your KVM Switch: F1D9101-XX (USB Style) OVERVIEW Operating Systems OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switches with Audio are for use on CPUs using: Platforms · Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/NT®/XP · DOS · Linux® · Novell® NetWare® 4.x/5.x · Mac® OS* (F1DS102T and F1DS104T) *with USB support Keyboards · Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards Mice · PS/2 mice with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons, compatible with Microsoft® Monitor · VGA · SVGA · MultiSync® Microphone Multimedia microphone/stereo with 3.5mm connectors F1D9100-XX (PS/2 Style) (-XX denotes the length in feet) Audio Multimedia speaker/stereo with 3.5mm connectors Optional Power Supply An optional 9V, 600mA power supply is available. Visit belkin.com for ordering information. 4 5 P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 6 OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams OVERVIEW Port Status Indicator LEDs Removable Shroud 2nd Computer VGA Port­VGA 2 2nd Computer USB Port­USB 2 2nd Computer Audio/Microphone Jacks 1st Computer USB Port­USB 1 1st Computer Audio/Microphone Jacks 2nd Computer PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports Direct-Access Port Selectors 1st Computer PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports 1st Computer VGA Port­VGA 1 Console Audio/ Microphone Jacks Console PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports Base Console VGA Port DC Power Jack Back View Fig. 2 Front View Fig. 1 6 SOHO Series 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio, PS/2 and USB shown 7 P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 8 OVERVIEW Specifications Part No.: F1DS102P, F1DS104P Power: By PS/2 keyboard port or optional 9V DC, 600mA AC adapter with center pin positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DS102P) 4 (F1DS104P) Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 Mouse Emulation: PS/2 Monitor Supported: VGA and SVGA MultiSync®, LCD (with use of adapter cable) Max Resolution: 2048X1536@85Hz Keyboard Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) Mouse Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) Audio Input/Output: 3.5mm jack Microphone Input/Output: 3.5mm jack VGA Port: 15-pin HDDB type LED Indicators: 2 (F1DS102P) 4 (F1DS104P) Enclosure: High-impact plastic Dimensions: F1DS102P (H) 6.75 x (W) 4.25 x (D) 7.75 inches (H) 17.2 x (W) 10.8 x (D) 19.7 centimeters F1DS104P (H) 7.75 x (W) 4.75 x (D) 9.5 inches (H) 19.7 x (W) 12.1 x (D) 24.1 centimeters Weight: F1DS102P 1.5 lbs. (0.68kg.) F1DS104P 2.0 lbs. (0.91kg.) Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Warranty: 5 years Part No.: F1DS102T, F1DS104T Power: By PS/2 keyboard port, USB port, or optional 9V DC, 600mA AC adapter with center pin positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DS102T) 4 (F1DS104T) Keyboard Emulation: USB and PS/2 Mouse Emulation: USB and PS/2 Monitor Supported: VGA and SVGA MultiSync, LCD (with use of adapter cable) Max Resolution: 2048X1536@85Hz Keyboard Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) Mouse Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) Audio Input/Output: 3.5mm jack Microphone Input/Output: 3.5mm jack VGA Port: 15-pin HDDB type LED Indicators: 2 (F1DS102T) 4 (F1DS104T) Enclosure: High-impact plastic Dimensions: F1DS102T (H) 6.75 x (W) 4.25 x (D) 7.75 inches (H) 17.2 x (W) 10.8 x (D) 19.7 centimeters F1DS104T (H) 7.75 x (W) 4.75 x (D) 9.5 inches (H) 19.7 x (W) 12.1 x (D) 24.1 centimeters Weight: F1DS102T 1.5 lbs. (0.68kg.) F1DS104T 2.0 lbs. (0.91kg.) Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Warranty: 5 years Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. INSTALLATION Pre-Configuration Where to Place the KVM Switch The compact size of the KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop placement. Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch: whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors; the length of the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, and monitor; the location of your CPUs from your console; and the length of the cables you use to connect your computers to the KVM Switch. Cable Distance Requirements For PS/2 computers: VGA signals are best retained when transmitted up to 25 feet (7.6m). Beyond 25 feet (7.6m), probability of video degradation increases with an increase in distance. For this reason, your PS/2 computer should be placed within 25 feet (7.6m) of the KVM Switch. Note: If your computer needs to be more than 25 feet (7.6m) from the KVM Switch, you can use the Belkin CAT5 Extender to extend your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor up to 500 feet (152.4m) away using standard CAT5 UTP cable. For USB computers: USB signals can be transmitted up to 15 feet (4.6m) between the KVM and the CPU. Beyond 15 feet (4.6m), probability of signal failure is likely. Cautions and Warnings Avoid having cables near fluorescent lights, air conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners). 8 9 P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION Single-Switch Installation Thi ...