User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS632U - INSTALL GUIDE

MiniViewTM Micro USB Plus 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support Installation Manual (GCS632U) ® ©2005 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0089b IOGEAR®, the IOGEAR® logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR®, Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR® makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR®, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document. Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR®'s MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS by IOGEAR®, you can access two USB computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse and monitor). MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. We hope you enjoy using your MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS, yet another firstrate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®. Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Hotkey Operation Advanced Hotkey Operations Appendix Specification Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents 02 03 05 06 07 08 10 10 19 25 26 27 28 29 Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 2 Overview Introducing the two port MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR® ­ A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control two USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support, it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR® made a huge breakthrough in supporting Mac and Sun, by allowing Mac and Sun special keys to be functional, either with 3 Overview the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard, or with a standard PC keyboard. When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you've got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR®. 4 Features Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers. 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup. Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. Full support for Mac and Sun systems. Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards. Port selection through convenient Hot Keys. USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up. · Plug-n-Play monitor support. · Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 · No software required. · Built in AutoScan mode. · LEDs allow for easy status monitoring. · 3 Year Limited Warranty. 5 · · · · · · · Requirements Console · A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation · A USB Keyboard · A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: · A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card · A USB type A port · A multimedia sound card for audio sharing Audio · Only 2-piece, powered speakers system supported 6 Introduction 1 2 3 4 1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications) 2. KVM Cables 3. Console Ports 4. Speaker Jack 7 Installation Step. 1 Before you begin, make sure that the 2. Plug your speakers into the speaker jack on the GCS632U. power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. NOTE: 2-piece powered speakers only NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into their respective ports on the GCS632U. The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with an icon, located at the bottom of the switch, to indicate which is which. 8 Installation Step. 2 3. Plug the USB, video, and speaker 5. Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions. connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on NOTE: The GCS632U's Power On default is the computers you are installing. to link to the first computer you turn on. NOTE: The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its base is the Por t 1 computer; the computer attached to the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 computer (see p. 10 for hotkey por t selection). 4. Repeat the above step for your second computer. 9 3 4 Operation Hotkey Operation The hotkey operations of the KVM assume the use of a PC-Compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC Keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), refer to the section in the manual "Alternate Port Switching Keys" for information on re-configuring the KVM's hotkeys, and page 13 for Mac keyboard operation. Scroll Lock PC keyboard 10 Operation Port Switching To toggle between the two computers, quickly tap the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] NOTE: You can change this hotkey to [ctrl] [ctrl], see page 17 for details. Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard To Invoke Hotkey Mode (PC-Compatible Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Num Lock key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ ­ ] for one second 3. Release Minus key [ ­ ] and within one second also release Num Lock key 11 Operation The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode, and the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate this. On PC-Compatible keyboards this LED is usually located on top right-hand corner. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this procedure must be done quickly and in the time-frame indicated. Num Lock PC keyboard Minus 12 Operation To Invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ ­ ] key for one second 3. Release Minus key [ ­ ] and within one second also release Clear key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode; indicated by blinking of the Caps Locks LED. On some MAC keyboards, this LED is on the Caps Lock key itself. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this procedure must be done quickly and in the time-frame indicated. 13 Operation Clear Minus Mac keyboard 14 Operation NOTE: If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal, refer to the next page for instructions on changing the hotkey invocation keys. Switching Ports You may also switch ports on the KVM by doing the following: