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CS1784 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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CS1784 User Manual Package Contents The CS1784 package consists of: 1 CS1784 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch 4 Custom DVI Dual Link 1.8 m Cable Sets 1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter 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.
CS1784 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . .
CS1784 User Manual USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS1784 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 CS1784 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.
CS1784 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 CS1784 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 4-port KVM switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub at the same time as providing an interface for a DVI monitor. The CS1784 also supports 2.1 channel surround sound to give a theater digital audio experience that enlivens video playback.
CS1784 User Manual Features 4-port DVI KVMP switch with USB 2.0 support and 2.1 channel surround sound audio One USB console controls four computers and two additional USB devices 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.
Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements Console A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be used by using the converter included in the CS1784 package. Computer 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 cards. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high quality product.
CS1784 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell Version 2000 and higher RedHat 9.0 and higher; Fedora Core 4 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 4.2 and higher Sun Solaris 9 and higher Netware 6.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6.22 and higher Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.
Chapter 1. Introduction Components CS1784 Front View 1&2 3 No. Component 4 Description 1 Port Selection Pushbuttons Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press a pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode. See Auto Scanning, page 13.
CS1784 User Manual CS1784 Rear View 1 5 No. 6 2 3 4 6 Component Description 1 Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the CS1784 plugs into this connector. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 23, for details. 2 USB Console Ports Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here. 3 Console Port Section The cables from your monitor, microphone, and speakers plug in here.
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 devices that you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
CS1784 User Manual 6. Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets (one is located on the front, the second is located on the rear). 7. Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power source, then plug power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack. 8. Power on the computers.
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Manual Switching There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons 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 pushbutton to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
CS1784 User Manual 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. Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on the CS1784 switch is assigned a port number (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Chapter 4 Keyboard Port Operation The CS1784 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. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus and the other two the audio focus. Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice.
CS1784 User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [Enter] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. [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.
Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation Auto Scanning The CS1784’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. Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals. Five second intervals is the Default setting.
CS1784 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1784 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. Note: There is an alternate key combination to invoke HSM. See below for details. When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect.
Chapter 4. Keyboard Port 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 (see page 14). 2. Press and release [H]. 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.
CS1784 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1784’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 or Sun 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 or Sun keyboard. The procedure is as follows: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set. 2. Invoke HSM (see page 14). 3.
Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 14). 2. Press and release [F5] Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 14). 2. Press and release [B]. The Beeper toggles On or Off. Disable Port Switching Keys To disable the Port Switching Keys ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] / [Ctrl] [Ctrl]), do the following: 1.
CS1784 User Manual Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1784 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 14). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings. Display Emulation Technology To invoke Display Emulation Technology so the CS1784 reads and remembers the brand and display information of the monitor attached to the corresponding port, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 14) 2.
Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 14), 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. [F3] Enables Sun keyboard emulation [F10] Removes keyboard emulation mappings. Key press data is passed straight through.
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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.
CS1784 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 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.
CS1784 User Manual 5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Firmware Upgrade Mode, page 17). 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. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility CS1784 [MAIN].. 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. CS1784 [MAIN]..
CS1784 User Manual 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. The firmware [Ver 1.0.] is not newer than the current firmware [Ver 1.0.090] in device CS1784 [MAIN]: 000 Continue the upgrade? [Yes/No] If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: CS1784 [MAIN].. CS1732B/1734B [MAIN] CS1784 [MAIN] 000... CS1784 [MAIN] 000: UK Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, and reset themselves.
CS1784 User Manual Upgrade Failed Shorting the Mainboard Jumper If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should do the following: 1. Power off the CS1784 and remove its housing. 2. Using a jumper cap, short the jumper on the mainboard labeled J17. The diagram below indicates the jumper location on the CS1784 board: 3. Power on the CS1784. It will now work with the factory default firmware. 4.
Appendix Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 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.
CS1784 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).
Chapter . 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.com ATEN NJ Online Support Technical Support ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.
CS1784 User Manual Specifications Function CS1784 Computer Connections 4 Port Selection Console Connectors Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkey Keyboard 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) Mouse 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) Video Computer Connectors 1 x DVI-I F (white) Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green, 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) Microphone 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink, 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) KB / Mouse 4 x USB Type B F (white) Video Audio 4 x DVI-I F (white) Spea
Chapter . Appendix Troubleshooting Overview 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.
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