LevelOne KVM-0221/KVM-0421 KVM-0222/KVM-0422 2/4-Port USB KVM Switch User Manual Ver. 1.0.
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Table of Contents 1. 2. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 FEATURE OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................
1. Introduction LevelOne KVM-0221/KVM-0421/KVM-0222/KVM-0422 is 2/4-port Slim Desktop USB KVM Switch with optional audio and microphone switching function in select models. The KVM switch allows users to access, control two (KVM-0221/0222) or four (KVM-0421/0422) USB-enabled computers from a single console. (Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, and speaker set and microphone).
1.2 Package Contents z z z z KVM-0221/KVM-0421/KVM-0222/KVM-0422 KVM Cable Set CD Manual Quick Installation Guide Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good condition. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, please contact your dealer immediately. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the KVM switch or to any other devices on the installation.
2. Hardware Installation The default setting of the KVM-0221/KVM-0421/KVM-0222/KVM-0422 is appropriate for most systems. The KVM Switch is a Plug-and-Play device for installation. In fact, user does not need to configure the KVM Switch before installation. For the first time installation of the KVM Switch, please follow the instructions below for setup sequence: 1. 2.
instructions to completion. When installation is complete, a LevelOne icon will be on the system tray of user’s desktop. For operation details of the KVM Switch utility, please refer to the user manual for detail. 3. The Windows KVM Switch utility is recommended for use on Windows XP or later. The Mac KVM Switch utility is recommended for use on Mac OS 10.4 or later.
Note Some older computers with USB interface might need to manually enable the USB option in the BIOS setting before using USB devices. If USB interface does not work, please check the USB option setting in BIOS. 2.2 Easy Operation There are three methods to control your KVM Switch for PC and Audio/MIC channel selection: using the Face-Panel Push Buttons, Hotkey Commands, or the KVM Switch Utility.
Keyboard hotkey There are two kinds of hotkey, User-definable hotkeys and Universal hotkey. For user-definable hotkey, user must install the software utility before using it. For universal hotkey, software utility installation is not necessary; user is able to use universal hotkey for PC switching even without software utility installed in the PC.
All the hotkeys are only functional after PCs are booting into the OS. If user would like to switch PC in the BIOS or pre-boot stage, press the face-panel button to switch. Each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
3. KVM Switch Utility Operation In addition to PC switching, the KVM Switch Utility also provides user more advanced functions such as described in below. Switch to PC x by Operation Menu Double click the KVM Switch utility icon on the desktop screen to evoke the operation menu, and then select whichever PC that is available for switching. Once user selects a PC channel, it will immediately switch to that PC. Note that the unconnected port(s) or the active port will be grayed-out and non-selectable.
Switch to PC x by Keyboard Hotkeys Hit the hotkey according to your current hotkey definition: Hotkey sequence = Ctrl + Alt + [command key]* * The factory default hotkey setting is Ctrl + Alt + 1/2/3/4 for PC 1/2/3/4. User can also use Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock to switch PC. Start Auto-scan Double click the KVM Switch utility icon on the desktop screen to evoke the operation menu, and then select Start Auto-Scan to activate auto-scanning.
Fix Audio Port at PC x Check this option and then select the PC to fix the audio/mic channel to the selected PC. Once this option is checked, the audio/mic channel will be fixed and become non-switchable. Auto Scan Period Select the Auto-scan period from 10 ~ 60 seconds with an increment of 5 seconds. The Auto-scan period is the time KVM Switch will wait to switch to next PC.
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5. Technical Specification Model No. PC Port PC Port Connector (All Female Types) KVM-0221/0222 KVM-0421/0422 2 4 VGA HDDB 15pin-F (integrated with USB interface) 1 x USB Type A Local Console Port (All Female Types) 1 x HDB 15-pin female 1 x 3.
