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CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual FCC Information 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Package Contents The CS1762 / CS1764 package consists of: 1 CS1762 / CS1764 USB DVI KVMP Switch 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets (CS1762) 4 Custom KVM Cable Sets (CS1764) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 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.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . .
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual 5. Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c 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 CS1762 / CS1764 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.
CS1762 / CS1764 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Master View CS1762 / CS1764 USB DVI KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2 port (CS1762) or 4 port (CS1764) KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI). As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two or four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual There is no better way to save time and money than with a CS1762 / CS1764 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS1762 / CS1764 setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
1. Introduction Hardware Requirements Console A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution A USB style mouse A USB style keyboard Microphone and speakers (optional) Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer: A DVI port Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI display card. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high quality product. Type A USB port Audio ports (optional) Cables Only 1.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Components CS1762 / CS1764 Front View 1&2 3 1&2 3 4 No. Component Description 1 Port Selection Pushbuttons Press a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 13 for details.
1. Introduction CS1762 / CS1764 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 No. Component Description 1 Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the CS1762 / CS1764 plugs into this connector. See p. 21 for firmware upgrading details. 2 USB Hub USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into these ports. 3 Console Port Section The cables from your monitor, microphone, and speakers plug in here.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 29. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
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Chapter 3 Basic Operation Manual Switching There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter. For manual port selection: Press and release a port selection switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the CS1762 / CS1764 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.
Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CS1762 / CS1764 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. Therefore, you can give one computer the KVM focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus. Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [Enter] Action Brings the KVM, USB, and audio focus to the computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. Note that the KVM, USB, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [Enter] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The USB hub and audio focus remain where they are.
4. Hotkey Operation Auto Scanning The CS1762 / CS1764’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. See the table below for details. Note: 1. The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1762 / CS1764 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HSM. Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input. At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually.
4. Hotkey Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (page 13) 2. Press and release the H key The HSM invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus). Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1762 / CS1764’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac keyboard. The procedure is as follows: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set. 2. Invoke HSM (see page 13) 3.
4. Hotkey Operation List Hotkey Settings To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13 for details). 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. Invoke HSM (see page 13 for details). 2. Press and release the F5 function key. Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the CS1762 / CS1764 to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13 for details). 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter]. The front panel LEDs flash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1762 / CS1764 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13 for details). 2. Press [R] [Enter].
4. Hotkey Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 13), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Key Function H Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. T Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys. F2 Enables Mac keyboard emulation. F10 Removes keyboard emulation mappings. Key press data is passed straight through. F4 Lists the current hotkey settings via the Paste function of a text editor.
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Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation 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.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual 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.
Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual 4. Shut down the computers on your CS1762 / CS1764 installation. 5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see page 18). The front panel LEDs flash together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 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.
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Click Next. 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. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual 5. After you have made your device selection(s), 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. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 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 switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, and reset themselves. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning.
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Appendix Safety Instructions 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. The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation.
CS1762 / CS1764 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 Technical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web): International Email Support Online Support support@aten.com Technical Support http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates http://www.aten.com Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959 North America Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Specifications Function Computer Connections Port Selection Console Connectors 4 1 x USB Type A Mouse 1 x USB Type A Video 1 x DVI-I F KB / Mouse 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green) 1 x Mini Stereo Jack (Pink) 2 x USB Type B 4 x USB Type B 2 x DVI-I F 4 x DVI-I F Speakers 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green) 4 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green) Microphone 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink) Video F/W Upgrade 1 x 3.
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 The Firmware Upgrade Utility, Chapter 6, for upgrade details.
CS1762 / CS1764 User Manual Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval 5 Seconds Beeper On Keyboard Operating Platform PC Compatible Port Switching Keys Enabled 34
Appendix About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or Console ports. We have specifically modified the shape of these connectors so that only KVM cables that we have designed to work with this product can be connected. Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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