Table of Contents 4, 8 & 16 PORT KVM SWITCH ■ Introduction Overview Features Configurations 1 2 3 ■ Installation Device Connection Initial Power-up Optional Rack Mount Accessories User Manual NS-431D NS-831D NS-1631D 6 8 9 ■ Operation Front Panel Push Buttons OSD(On-Screen Display)Operation Hot-key Commands 10 11 17 ■ Cascade Configuration Connection Change Configuration while Running 19 21 ■ Appendices Specifications Troubleshooting www.newstar.
Introduction High Video Quality Overview One-Console NewStar Switches The NewStar KVM Switch allows you to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. There is no interface card or software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between the NewStar KVM Switch and your computers. Operation is as simple as pressing push button, entering hot-key command and navigating through the user-friendly on-screen menu (available on models with OSD support).
Extra features for On-Screen Display model Assign computers with unique and meaningful names Identify and select computers by the names Programmable scan filters unused computers Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory Password security locks computer from unauthorized access Gain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface More features for multi-access models Manage multiple computers from two locations Different Console may have different type of mouse i.e.
Installation Device Connection The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master CONSOLE must be capable of synchronizing with the computer's video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor type, please consult the monitor user's manual. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a keyboard respectively as shown in figure 3. [NOTE: Only a PS/2 mouse can be connected to the CONSOLE mouse port.
Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the NewStar KVM Switch’s connectors marked with a mouse and keyboard respectively, as shown in figure 4. Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and NewStar KVM Switchs are powered down during installation. You must power up the Master NewStar KVM Switch before turning on any other devices. For single KVM Switch: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Turn on computers.
Optional Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the NewStar KVM Switch unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Operation Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly, by issuing hot-key commands or by activating the OSD window (for models with OSD support). The front panel indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected (red) and whether the port is connected to a powered computer (green).
OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation NS431D, NS831D and NS1631D The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation, or the color is white as it has no power. OSD menu updates the color when it is activated. For 16-port models, pressing the and keys to view 8 other computers. Use the “↑“, “↓“, “1“ ~ “8“ or “A“ ~ “H“ to highlight a computer and the key to select it.
Function key : To switch the eye mark (1) of a computer on or off. First, use the and arrow keys to highlight it, then press to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is 'Ready PC +1', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode. shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the and arrow keys to view options then press to select it. You can press to exit at any time.
Display setting. Scan Type Ready PC +1: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers. Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers. 1 Only: In Scan mode, scan through any 1 selected computer regardless of computer power status. This option is not available for 4-port KVM switches. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting. Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode.
Hot-key commands Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. NewStar KVM Switch interprets keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two left keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot-key command; otherwise, one low-pitch beep for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer.
Cascade Configuration Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the Master under power, you must turn off the device. The Master must have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if NS831D is the master, NS831D and NS431D can be Slaves, but NS1631D can not. The ports labeled "PC 1"~”PC 8” can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in figure 10. The ports “PC A"~”PC H” can only be connected to a computer.
Appendices Specifications: Specifications NS431D NS831D NS1631D User port number 1 1 1 Computer port number 4 8 16 Cascade control PC number Up to 16* Up to 64* Up to 136* On-screen display (OSD) NS431D NS831D Yes Front panel button control 4 8 16 Hot plug-and-play Yes Hot-key control Rack-mount kit Yes NS431RACK NS831RACK Automatic scan interval Programmable scan patter n Figure 13: Cascaded 16-port NewStar KVM Switchs NS1631RACK 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds NS431D NS831D Yes 30M
in OSD. Press any front button to select a PC, and Auto Scan stops. Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the NewStar KVM Switch. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions NewStar Establish power by turning on computers, wait, press left CTRL keys several times.
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