User manual IOGEAR GCS1784 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] USB Lights GREEN to indicate that there is a USB connection to the computer attached to the port. Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached has access to the USB peripherals. 3 4 Console Ports (Audio) USB 2. 0 Peripheral Port Connections for your microphone and 2. 1 speakers Connection for a USB peripheral device ( printer, scanner, etc. ) 9 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 No. 1 2 3 4 Component Firmware Upgrade Port USB Console Ports Console Port Section CPU Port Section Description Connection for the firmware up grade cable USB1. 0 Keyboard and mouse connections* Connections for your monitor, mike, and speakers Connections for the cables that link the switch to your computers. Each CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket and a DVI connector Power adapter connection Connection for USB 2. 0 peripherals ( printers, scanners, etc) 5 6 Power Jack USB Peripheral Port 11 Hardware Setup Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. [. . . ] Brings only the USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. Brings only the audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. Brings the KVM and USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port Brings the KVM and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. Brings the USB hub and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. 17 Auto Scanning The GCS1782's Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1782 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended ­ only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console (hit the space bar or the Esc key). Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus do not switch. They remain on the port when Auto Scanning began. 18 Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [n] Enter] Result Invokes Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals (default interval) The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. 19 Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration Hotkey Setting Mode In some instances the default hotkey settings conflict with programs running on your computer, and in some instances the default hotkeys either do not exist on your keyboard (MAC keyboards for instance do not have a Scroll Lock key), or are inconvenient to use, so The Hotkey Setting Mode allows you to select alternate configurations for the KVM's hotkeys. When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect. 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. To exit HSM manually, press the Esc key, or the Spacebar. 20 Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (Default) 1. NOTE: The term "invoke HSM" in the following table refers to the method chosen above 21 Summary of Hotkey Settings Action Port Switching USB reset Restore Default Settings Hotkey Beeper Control Disable Port Switchin Hot Keys Other OS Mode Mouse Emulation Control Key sequence Invoke your HSM Press and release [ T ] 1. 22 Result Changes the [Scroll Lock] key to [Ctrl] Resets the USB peripheral ports Reset the KVM to its default hotkey settings Toggles the Beeper On and Off Toggles Hotkey Switching on or off Reset keyboards and mice under some special OS's that do not support USB 2. 0 Allows the special programming of multifunction mice to operate through the KVM List Hotkey Settings 1. Press and release [D] Prints a list of the current hotkey settings in your text editor or word processor Display Emulation Technology remembers the brand and display information of the monitor attached to the KVM. When your console uses a Mac keyboard to access a Mac attached to a port, for example After completing this procedure, you automatically exit HSM. 26 The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of Mac and Sun keyboards when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. [. . . ] The CS1782 has a built-in USB 2. 0 hub, so will not support PCs or OS that do not support USB 2. 0. The distance between the external console and the CS1782 is too great. The maximum VGA cable distance should not exceed 20m and, in some cases, may need to be shorter. 34 Specifications Function Computer Connections CPU Port Selection Console Connectors 2 (4) Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkey Keyboard Mouse Video Audio 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) 1 x DVI-I F (white) Line Out Port Line In Port Microphone Port Side Speaker Out Port Rear Speaker Out Port Center/Subwoofer Port 35 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F (blue) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (pink; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F (gray) 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F (black) 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F (orange) GCS1782 (GCS1784*) Function Power Consumption GCS1782 (GCS1784) DC 5. 3V, 4. 8W * The GCS1784 provides 2. 1 sound only 36 Function KB / Mouse Video Audio GCS1782 (GCS1784) 2 x USB 1. 1 Type B (white) 2 (4) x DVI-I F (white) Line Out Port Line In Port 2 (4) x Mini Stereo Jack F (green) 2 (4) x Mini Stereo Jack F (blue) 2 (4) x Mini Stereo Jack F 2 (4) x Mini Stereo Jack F (gray) 2 (4) x Mini Stereo Jack F (black) 2 (4) x Mini Stereo Jack F (orange) Computer Connectors Microphone Port Side Speaker Out Port Rear Speaker Out Port Center/Subwoofer Port F/W Upgrade Power USB Hub 1 x 4-conductor 3. 5 mm Jack 1 x DC 5. 3V Jack 2 x USB 2. 0 Type A (black) 37 Switches LEDs Selected On Line USB Link 2 (4) x Pushbutton 2 (4) (Orange) 2 (4) (Green) 38 Video Specifications DVI-D: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (Dual Link); supports Apple 20", 23", 30" Cinema Display; supports Viewsonic 22" LCD monitor DVI-A: 2048 x 1536; DDC2B Supports Special monitors to 3840 x 2400 @ 13Hz (Single Link); 39 Limited Warranty The manufacturer, IOGEAR, makes NO warranty or representation, whether express or implied, regarding the contents, use or suitability of this software, disk or documentation. IOGEAR specifically disclaims any and all warranties regarding the quality and performance of this software, disk or documentation including, but not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability and implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. [. . . ]