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CM1164 User Manual Package Contents The CM1164 package consists of: 1 CM1164 4-port USB DVI-D KVMPTM Control Center 4 Custom KVM Cable Sets (Single Link DVI-D x 1; USB 2.0 x 1; 2.1 audio x 2; length – 1.8m) 1 IEC320 Power Cord 1 IR Remote Control 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
CM1164 User Manual Contents EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CM1164 User Manual Quad View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Picture in Picture - Dual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Picture in Picture - Triple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Picture in Picture - Quad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Display Mode Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CM1164 User Manual Quadview Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Startup Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 DCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 System Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CM1164 User Manual Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CM1164 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CM1164 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation.
CM1164 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview To improve operational efficiency in control rooms, there needs to be a fast and convenient way to view and manage more computers simultaneously, permitting faster response times from a single location. In addition, the solution must save space and eliminate the need for extra keyboards, mice, and monitors.
CM1164 User Manual Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CM1164 intercepts keyboard input directly, it will work on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Sun and Mac platforms. In addition, the firmware upgrade by USB interface simplifies the process and ensures your CM1164 is up-to-date.
Chapter 1. Introduction Features One console independently and simultaneously controls four DVI-D computers, and two additional USB devices 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in; fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification Multi-view console controls up to 4 video sources on one screen with Display Modes including Quad View mode, Picture in Picture mode (Dual, Triple or Quad), and Full Screen mode Function control via OSD menu – Display Mode, port selection, DCC, etc.
CM1164 User Manual Requirements Console A DVI-D Single Link display capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers (optional) Computers The following must be available on each computer: A DVI port Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the display card. We recommend you purchase a high quality product. USB Type A port Audio ports (optional) Cables Custom KVM cable (Single Link DVI-D, 2.1 channel audio, USB 2.
Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the tables, below: OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell Version 2000 and higher RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Netware Mac 6.0 and higher OS 9 and higher On-Screen Display (OSD) Languages The CM1164’s GUI is in English by default. Other languages supported are: French, German, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
CM1164 User Manual Components Front View 1 2 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 No. Component Description 1 LED Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port status. The Mode and Port Selection Pushbuttons each have three corresponding LED icons that represent audio, KVM, and USB Link status. See Display Modes, page 20, for full details. 2 Port Selection Pushbuttons Press the Port Selection Pushbuttons to manually switch ports.
Chapter 1. Introduction Rear View 5 1 3 6 4 No. 2 Component Description 1 Daisy Chain Control In / Out ports Use these ports to connect to another CM1164’s DCC port to pass keyboard and mouse signals. You can daisy chain up to four CM1164 units. 2 Console Port Section The cables from your USB keyboard, USB mouse, DVI console display, a USB peripheral, microphone and speakers plug into this section.
CM1164 User Manual IR Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 No. 1 Component OSD button Description Press this to turn on/turn off the OSD menu. When the OSD menu is enabled, press the OSD button to go back to the previous menu/submenu. 2 Fn1 / Fn2 / Fn3 / Fn4 Buttons and Select Button Use these buttons to switch between Function modes (Fn1 to Fn4), and to cycle through the OSD menu/ selection. See Fn Pushbuttons, page 26 for details on how to store function mode settings, which you can invoke for later use.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 77. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation is turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the CM1164 can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1.
CM1164 User Manual 2. Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit (not included with this package), screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the diagram below: Phillips hex head M3x6 Note: The Mounting Kit is not included in the package. Please contact your dealer for more details. 3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack. Note: These screws are not provided. We recommend that you use M5 x 12 Phillips Type I cross, recessed type screws.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the CM1164 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. 2. Make sure that the computer(s)/device(s) that the CM1164 connects to are properly grounded. Note: The grounding wire is not included in the package. Please contact your dealer for the appropriate cable.
CM1164 User Manual 9. Power on the displays and the computers/devices. Note: The recommended power-on sequence is Port 1–Port 2–Port 3–Port 4.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Daisy Chaining To display even more computers/video source devices, up to 3 additional CM1164 units can be daisy chained from the original CM1164. As many as 16 computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single console in a complete daisy chain installation. Each CM1164 in a daisy chain requires its own monitor as the video signals cannot be passed through to other units on a daisy chain.
CM1164 User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram DVI Parent unit DVI DVI DVI 14
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview This chapter explains the basic components used to switch and display computers connected to the CM1164. Port ID Number Each computer connected to the CM1164 has a Port ID number. The number is assigned according to the port that it is connected to on the rear of the CM1164. For example, a computer connected to port 1 is assigned Port ID 1.
CM1164 User Manual Switching When you switch to a computer, you switch to it’s three sources: KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), Audio, and USB. You can switch to these three sources independently, on different computers. This allows you to work on one computer (KVM), access the audio on another (Audio), and connect to peripheral devices on a third (USB). Manual Switching To manually switch use the Port Selection and Mode pushbuttons located on the front panel. The LEDs are explained on the next page.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation LED Display The front panel has three LEDs that represent the KVM, Audio and USB source. The LEDs light green or orange depending on which source is being accessed on what computer, as explained in the table. LED Icon KVM Indication Lights BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate KVM is selected. Flashes ORANGE to indicate that the computer is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode. All flash ORANGE to indicate the Firmware Upgrade has been invoked.
CM1164 User Manual Hotkey Switching You can switch to a computer using hotkeys from the keyboard. To switch to computer 1, do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. 4. Press [1]. 5. Press [Enter]. Repeat the steps using Port ID (1, 2, 3, 4) in step 4 to switch to the computer connected to that port. For more hotkeys, see Hotkey Operation, page 29. Remote Switching You can switch to a computer with the remote control.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation OSD Switching You can switch to a computer using the OSD (On-screen Display) menu. The OSD is the CM1164’s software that allows you to configure the CM1164. Use the mouse or keyboard (arrow keys) to move through the OSD. To switch computers with the OSD, do the following: 1. Press the OSD (ESC) pushbutton on the front panel. OSD (ESC) Pushbutton 2. When the OSD menu appears, enter password: 000000 and click Login. 3.
CM1164 User Manual Display Modes The CM1164 has various Display Modes so that you can view multiple computers at one time on the same screen. Each computer is identified by the Port ID displayed at the top left corner, as shown below. In the sections that follow a table is provided with the methods for switching display modes. To return to a normal full screen, like the one above, simply press a Port Selection pushbutton.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Quad View Quad View displays four computers on the monitor in equal sized windows. Method Action Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. IR Remote Control Press the Quad button. Description Press On-Screen Control Panel [Scroll Lock] x 2 (Hardware Move mouse to top Cursor Mode center of screen. must be enabled, see page 53) Hotkey See Hotkey Setting Mode, page 30 for hotkey instructions. OSD Menu Open OSD → Display Modes: select Quad box.
CM1164 User Manual Picture in Picture - Dual Dual View shows 2 computers on the monitor with one display overlapping. Method Action Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. IR Remote Control Press the PiP2 button. Press On-Screen Control Panel [Scroll Lock] x 2 (Hardware Move mouse to top Cursor Mode center of screen. must be enabled, see page 53) Hotkey See Hotkey Setting Mode, page 30 for hotkey instructions. OSD Menu Open OSD → Display Modes: select PIP2 box.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Picture in Picture - Triple Triple view has 3 computers on the monitor with two displays overlapping. Method Action Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Remote Control Press the PiP3 button Description Press On-Screen Control Panel [Scroll Lock] x 2 (Hardware Move mouse to top Cursor Mode center of screen. must be enabled, see page 53) Hotkey See Hotkey Setting Mode, page 30 for hotkey instructions.
CM1164 User Manual Picture in Picture - Quad Quad view has 4 computers on the monitor with three displays overlapping. Method Action Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Remote Control Press the Pip4 button Press On-Screen Control Panel [Scroll Lock] x 2 (Hardware Move mouse to top Cursor Mode center of screen. must be enabled, see page 53) Hotkey See Hotkey Setting Mode, page 30 for hotkey instructions. OSD Menu Open OSD → Display Modes: select PIP4 box.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Display Mode Resolutions Fitting Resolutions For all Display Modes, when the computer’s resolution does not fit the set resolution, a black space fills the gap, as shown below. In the example above, the computers connected to A and D are smaller than the resolution configured for the Display Mode. The resolution can be set via the OSD (see Quadview Resolution, page 49) to get the best fit.
CM1164 User Manual Fn Pushbuttons You can save the current Display Mode and KVM/Audio/USB focus into a front panel (Fn) pushbutton. With (Fn) pushbuttons, you can easily toggle between 4 different configurations, saving you time. To save a configuration see Fn Key, page 64. Use the table below to switch to a saved (Fn) configuration. Function (Fn) Pushbuttons Method Action Front Panel Pushbutton Press the Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, or Fn4 pushbutton. Remote Control Press the Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, or Fn4 button.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. 2. Unplug the switch’s power adapter cable. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in. 4. After the switch is up, Power On the computers. KVM Reset To reset your complete KVM installation to the factory default settings, use the OSD menu.
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Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CM1164 provides easy-to-use hotkeys to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Activate the OSD To activate the OSD using your keyboard, tap the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] You can close the OSD by pressing [Esc] or Spacebar. [Esc] returns to the previous page. Spacebar immediately exits the OSD. Note: The hotkey to activate the OSD can be change to the Ctrl key. See OSD Hotkey, page 54 for details.
CM1164 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to configure your CM1164 with hotkeys. All hotkey operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) – then hotkeys can be used to make changes. Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. Note: The keys for invoking HSM can be change. See Hotkey Selection Mode, page 54 for details.
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Action [Port ID] [U] [Enter] Brings only the USB hub focus from the port that currently has it to the computer that corresponds to the Port ID entered. The KVM and audio focus do not change. [Port ID] [S] [Enter] Brings only the audio focus from the port that currently has it to the computer that corresponds to the Port ID entered. The KVM and USB hub focus do not change.
CM1164 User Manual Auto Scanning The 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 switch from port to port manually. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus do not switch. They stay with the port they were on when Auto Scanning started. The table below describes the actions of each hotkey. First invoke HSM then enter the hotkey.
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Display Mode Use the Display Mode hotkeys to switch between the different display modes. For more information on display modes, See Display Modes, page 20. The table below describes the actions of each hotkey. First invoke HSM then enter the hotkey. Hotkey Action [P] [1] [Enter] Starts the Quad View display mode. See Quad View, page 21. [P] [2] [Enter] Starts the PiP Dual display mode. See Picture in Picture Dual, page 22.
CM1164 User Manual Hotkey Steps List Current KVM Settings To see a listing of the current switch settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page window. 2. Invoke HSM (see page 30). 3. Press and release [F4] to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 30). 2.
Chapter 5 Channel Editor Overview This chapter explains how to use the Channel Editor Mode. The Channel Editor The Channel Editor provides an easy way to edit windows and other functions with the mouse and on-screen control panel. Starting the Channel Editor When the Channel Editor Mode is triggered, you use the mouse and an onscreen control panel to make changes as you view computers. The Channel Editor must be triggered before each change.
CM1164 User Manual Channel Editor Mouse When the Channel Editor is started a new cursor appears and the mouse no longer works on the PC. Instead the mouse is used for Channel Editor functions to Switch computers; move, swap or resize windows; and open the OSD menu. The table below explains how the mouse works with Channel Editor triggered.
Chapter 5. Channel Editor Move Window: Click and hold any Port ID, then drag the window across the screen to a new position. Resize Window: Double click any Port ID to change the window size.
CM1164 User Manual Swap Windows: Click the Port ID of a window, then click the second Port ID – the two computers will switch windows.
Chapter 5. Channel Editor Channel Editor Control Panel The Channel Editor has an on-screen control panel that provides an easy way to change Display Modes, use Fn keys and open the OSD menu. To use the control panel, trigger the Channel Editor by pressing [Scroll Lock] x 2 and move the mouse to the top center of the screen. The control panel appears at the top of the screen, as shown below: The control panel has buttons for the function (Fn) keys, Display Modes and to open the OSD menu.
CM1164 User Manual Display Modes Use the control panel to select a Display Mode: Display Mode Button Quad View displays four computers on the monitor in equal sized windows. Dual View shows 2 computers on the monitor with one display overlapping. Triple view has 3 computers on the monitor with two displays overlapping. Quad view has 4 computers on the monitor with three displays overlapping.
Chapter 6 OSD Operation Overview The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven interface for settings and switching operations. There are three ways to display the OSD: Press the OSD front panel pushbutton Press the OSD button on the IR remote control Tap [Scroll Lock] twice on the console keyboard The OSD incorporates a four level (administrator / power user / user / guest) password system. Before the OSD Main Screen displays, a login dialog box appears that asks for a password.
CM1164 User Manual The default passwords are as follows: Administrator - 111111 Power User - 222222 User - 333333 Guest - 000000 These passwords can be changed in the Security page (see page 58), except for the Guest account. When Security is enabled, the Guest account will be disabled automatically to secure the CM1164.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation OSD Operation and Menu There are three ways to cycle through the OSD menu, go to submenus, change/ adjust the options and make a selection, as follows: Front panel pushbuttons – Use the Fn1~Fn4, Select and OSD pushbuttons located on the front panel. The Fn1~Fn4 buttons correspond to up / down / left / right directions. Use Select to enter an option and OSD to exit a menu. See Front View, page 6. IR remote control – See IR Remote Control, page 8.
CM1164 User Manual Menu Page Setting Sub-Menu Page(s) System Hardware Cursor Mode Enable / Disable Channel Wheel Mode Cursor Type OSD Hotkey Hotkey Selection Mode Scroll Lock / Ctrl [Num Lock] + [-] / [Ctrl] + [F12] Video DynaSync Enable / Reload / Default KVM EDID Activate Beeper Enable / Disable Port ID Display Port / Duration OSD Language English / German / French / Japanese / Traditional Chinese Keyboard Language French / English / Japanese Auto Scan Scan Duration / Scan Mode Security
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s) Close Click this to close the active page. Exit OSD Click this to log out of the OSD menu. Port Selection Use the Quick Menu to select a function or mode. After checking a box the option that is selected takes effect immediately. Function Mode. Select a function (Fn) button to implement. Display Mode. Select a Display Mode to implement. Port Selection. Switches KVM, Audio, and USB focus to the computer connected to the selected port.
CM1164 User Manual Mode Selection Click the Mode icon to configure the Display Modes, Channels, Quadview Resolution, or Startup Display Mode. See Display Modes, page 20 for information on display modes, or Channel ID, page 71 for information on channels. Display Modes Select a Display Mode to configure which computer corresponds to each channel window. See Channel ID, page 71 for information on channels. Quadview Quadview lets you show all four computers/video sources on the display at one time.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Picture in Picture (Dual / Triple / Quad) The Picture in Picture (PiP) Mode lets you show two (Dual), three (Triple) or four (Quad) computers on the display at one time in separate windows (see Display Modes, page 20).
CM1164 User Manual Configuring Display Modes To configure the PiP (Dual / Triple / Quad) screens, do the following steps: 1. Use the port number that corresponds to a computer and check the channel window (A, B, C, or D) for it to display in. 2. Alpha. Checking this option affects the transparency for the port’s display on-screen, enabling you adjust it. 3. PbP.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Quadview Resolution In Quad Mode, the maximum video resolution is the resolution of the source device connected to Channel A. All the channels are set to this resolution, which may cause poor video quality if the resolution is smaller than that of the source device. Select the video resolution that best fits the display.
CM1164 User Manual Startup Display Mode The Startup Display Mode allows you to set the default display mode to use when the CM1164 is powered on. By default only the full screen option is available. For other options to appear – disable Power on Detection (see Power On Detection, page 62). Check the default display mode to use and click Save to apply the change.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation DCC Up to four units can be daisy chained in one installation and users can switch the keyboard and mouse between up to 16 computers. In DCC when you switch to a computer on a different station only the keyboard and mouse control is switched. The video display will not change as the video can not be passed across two CM1164’s. Connect a display to each CM1164 in a daisy chain.
CM1164 User Manual System Setting The Systems Setting section is used to configure the CM1164 and is divided into four main sections: System, Computer, Configuration and Help. System Use the System page to configure settings related KVM control.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Hardware Cursor Mode The Hardware Cursor Mode allows use of the Channel Editor. The Channel Editor provides a way to change display modes and other settings with the mouse and an on-screen control panel. For details on how to use the Channel Editor, see Channel Editor, page 35. Mouse Emulation must be enabled for Hardware Cursor Mode to work (see Mouse Emulation, page 62). When Hardware Cursor Mode is enabled, you must press [Scroll Lock] 3 times to enter the OSD menu. Enable.
CM1164 User Manual OSD Hotkey If using the Scroll Lock key to open the OSD menu conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used instead. Check which hotkey you want to use to open the OSD and click Select. Hotkey Selection Mode You can switch between two hotkey combinations to invoke HSM (see Hotkey Setting Mode, page 30). Enable. Allows use of the HSM hotkey. [Num Lock] + [-]. Sets the two keys shown to invoke HSM. [Ctrl] + [F12].
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Video DynaSync Extended Display Identification Information (EDID) is a data format that contains a display's basic information and is used to communicate with the video source/system. The Video DynaSync feature allows devices to store a console monitor's EDID so that boot-up display problems are eliminated. Enable. To use the Video Dynasync features. Reload. To check and store the EDID of a console monitor at each startup. Default KVM EDID.
CM1164 User Manual Port ID Display You can assign a different Port ID to display for a computer, instead of using the default Port ID’s of each physical port. This is useful when daisy chaining two or more CM1164s. Port. Use (-) and (+) to select a Port ID for a port. You can assign any number between 1 and 99. Duration. Use (-) and (+) to set how long in seconds the Port ID is displayed on screen before disappearing. You can assign any number between 1 and 99. Click Save to apply the settings.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Keyboard Language Select the language that the console keyboard is set to. The choices are: English, French and Japanese. For these options to be available you must enable keyboard emulation (see page 61). Keyboard language options are not available in DCC installations. Click Select to apply the settings. Auto Scan The Auto Scan feature enables the CM1164 to cycle from port to port at certain time intervals.
CM1164 User Manual Security You can enable and change passwords for the User, Power User and Administrator accounts for logging in to the OSD. Click Save to apply. For the default account passwords, see page 34. Note: For a complete list of the access rights for each account, see OSD Access Rights, page 83. Enable. To enable security and edit user accounts. When security is enabled, the Guest account will be disabled automatically, and the Auto Login Enable option will not be available. User Password.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Login Timeout. Set how long the OSD waits (minutes) after the last input before automatically logging out a user. Use (-) and (+) to assign a number between 1 and 99.
CM1164 User Manual KVM Status This read-only page shows useful information about the CM1164, including: the operating systems of computers connected to the ports; whether or not keyboard and mouse emulation, mouse port switching, and Power On Detection features are enabled; as well as the keyboard layout. DCC Control When multiple CM1164 units are daisy chained, check Clone to duplicate the settings of the parent CM1164 and deploy them to the succeeding CM1164 units in the daisy chain.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Computer Use the Computer page to configure settings related to the hardware components of the CM1164 installation. Keyboard Emulation Check Enable to support keyboard emulation for error-free booting and hotkey functionality. Click Save to apply the setting. Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards. 2. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers.
CM1164 User Manual Mouse Emulation Check Enable to support mouse emulation for error-free booting. Click Save to apply the settings. Mouse Emulation must be enabled for Hardware Cursor Mode, Channel Wheel Mode and Mouse Switching to work. Mouse Switching Function. Allows the mouse wheel to switch ports. When enabled, click the mouse wheel twice to switch to the next port. Note: This feature applies to 3-key USB wheel mice only.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Set OS This page lets you set the Operating System (OS) of the computer(s) attached to the port(s) to minimize compatibility issues. Check either MAC, SUN or SPC if the computer connected to the port runs on this particular OS. Check Auto-Detect to automatically detect the OS of the computer. Click Save to apply the settings. USB Reset Check Enable to reset the USB ports and have the CM1164 reinitialize the USB devices connected to ports.
CM1164 User Manual Configuration Use the Configuration page to configure the four front panel Fn keys, restore default values, upgrade the firmware, and backup/restore the OSD settings. Fn Key Use the Fn Key page to store display settings (Edit), and select which stored settings to display (Selection). The Fn keys can be used from the front panel pushbuttons, remote control, and via hotkey. Select Edit or Selection and follow the instructions provided on the next page.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Edit This page lets you save the current display configuration to a function key (Fn1~Fn4). The configuration is of the current KVM, audio and USB focus, as well as the Display Mode. Follow these steps to save a configuration: 1. Switch to the computer that will have KVM, audio and USB focus. 2. Set the Display Mode, so that its shown on the screen. 3. Open the OSD menu, and go to the Fn Key – Edit page.
CM1164 User Manual Restore Default Values Check Enable to restore the default settings of the OSD menus. The default factory settings are applied immediately. Firmware Upgrade Check Enable to start a firmware upgrade. The front panel LEDs will flash orange to indicate the device is ready to upgrade. Refer to Firmware Upgrade, page 73 for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation OSD Config Backup Restore This allows you to backup and restore OSD configurations. To use this option you must first connect a computer to the CM1164, as described below. When OSD Config Backup Restore is clicked the process starts running and the screen below appears: To exit this screen power off the CM1164. Backup / Restore To backup/restore the OSD configuration, do the following: 1. Download the most recent Firmware Upgrade Package from our website. 2.
CM1164 User Manual 4. Run the Firmware Management Utility, select OSD Configuration Backup/ Restore and click Next 5. At the next screen click Connect. 6. If the computer is connected correctly a message will appear in the Status Messages: 7. To backup the OSD configuration, in the Password field, key in a password for the file and click Backup. Note: 1. Setting a password is optional. If you do not set one, the file can be restored without specifying a password. 2.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation 8. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. 9. Provide a name for the backup and click Save. 10. A message appears indicating the backup was successful. 11. To restore an OSD configuration, in the Password field, key in a password for the file (optional) and click Browse. 12. Open the restore file and click Yes. 13. The OSD configuration is restored.
CM1164 User Manual Help The Help page shows additional details related to the CM1164, as follows: Hotkey List - this page shows a list of hotkey commands available: Info - this page shows the current firmware version and copyright information: 70
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Channel ID Depending on the Display Mode selected, the screen may be divided into two, three or four windows to show the computers connected to each port. Each window has a Channel ID that remains the same for all Display Modes. The Channel ID is not visible on the display. The following diagrams illustrate the Channel ID positions for each Display Mode.
CM1164 User Manual PiP Quad Note: There is an option to view Channel A in full so that the other channels do not cover the right side of the screen, but it is shown in a smaller resolution that allow all the channels to fit into the display. See Picture in Picture (Dual / Triple / Quad), page 47 for details on how to use the Picture by Picture feature so that the channels do not overlap. This also applies to PiP Quad Mode.
Chapter 7 Firmware Upgrade The Windows-based Firmware Management Utility provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the CM1164’s firmware. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our Website as new firmware revisions become available. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com Before you Begin To prepare for the Firmware Upgrade, do the following: 1.
CM1164 User Manual Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Management Utility appears first: 2. Select the Firmware Upgrade Utility radio button and click Next. 3. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 4. Read the License Agreement, select the I Agree radio button, and click Next.
Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 6. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel. After you have made your device selection, Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.
CM1164 User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the CM1164 exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself. After the reset is complete, execute a Restore Default Value from the OSD (see Restore Default Values, page 66).
Appendix Safety Instructions This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
CM1164 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS).
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, Telephone Support, page iv. North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
CM1164 User Manual Specifications Function CM1164 Computer Connections 4 Port Selection Connectors Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkeys; IR Remote Control; On-Screen Display (OSD) Console Ports KB Video Mouse Speaker Mic.
Appendix Troubleshooting Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. See Chapter 7, Firmware Upgrade, for details.
CM1164 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Symptom Possible Cause When switching ports, the monitor does not display. Monitor is new or this is a first time installation. Switch ports again and wait two or more seconds for the PC’s EDID to pass to the monitor. The PC’s EDID has not passed through to the monitor when switching ports Use the [d] hotkey to invoke Video DynaSync one more time or switch to another PC to reconnect the CM1164. See Video DynaSync, page 34 or Video DynaSync, page 55.
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CM1164 User Manual Display Mode Reference Use the information below as a quick reference to invoke the display modes.
Appendix Fn Key Reference Use the information below as a quick reference to invoke the Fn keys.
CM1164 User Manual Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
Appendix Sun Keyboard Emulation 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.
CM1164 User Manual Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings Setting Hotkey Default Port Switching (Default / Alternate) [T] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [H] [Number Lock] [-] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] 5 seconds [F10] PC Compatible [M] Enabled Auto Scan Interval Keyboard Operating Platform Mouse Emulation Keyboard Emulation [N] Enabled Mouse Wheel Support [W] Disabled Buzzer [B] Enabled [F6] [nn] [Enter] English Keyboard Language Note: nn is the language num
