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ATEN Technology ACS-1714 manual

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    User Manual ACS-1712 ACS-1714 2001-07-05[...]

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    NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. The se limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, [...]

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    Packing List The complete Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 package consists of: M One ACS-1712 or ACS-1714 KVM Switch M One Power Adapter M One User Manual Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures car[...]

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    Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Overview The Master View ACS-1712 and ACS-1714 represent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The ACS-1712 and ACS-1714 are dual function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monit[...]

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    Features M Dual Function KVM-USB Switch M One Console Controls 2 (ACS-1712 ) or 4 (ACS-1714 ) Computers and Two Additional USB Devices M USB Keyboard and Mouse M Independent Switching of KVM and Additional USB Ports - Cont rol one Computer while Printing From a Second Computer at the Same Time M Fully Compliant with the USB 1.1 Specification M OSD [...]

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    Hardware Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Mult isync monitor capable of the highest resolut ion that you will be using on any computer in the installation. M A USB style mouse M A USB style keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. M Type A USB port. Cables Use of substandar[...]

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    Introduction Front View* 1. Port Selection Switch es M Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode . See p. 14 for details. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Swit ches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower[...]

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    Rear View* 1. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2. Console Port Section M The two type A USB connectors (upper row) are for USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc. ), to plug int o. M The HDB-15 female connector is for your monitor to plug into. 3. CPU Port Section M The type B USB connectors (upper row) are for the USB cables tha[...]

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    Installation Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will still receive power from the computer. 2 . To prevent damage to your equipment due to ground potential differen[...]

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    Operation Hot Plugging The Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 supports USB hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the Master View unit, before starting it back up [...]

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    Port Selection The Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installation: Manual; Hotkey ; and OSD. M Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port is currently [...]

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    Port ID Numbering CPU ID Numbering Each CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a single digit number (1 or 2 for the ACS-1712; 1 to 4 for the ACS-1714). The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU Port number it is connect ed to. For example, a computer connected to CPU Port 3 has a Port ID of 3. You can directly access any comput[...]

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    Hotkey Summary Table Combination Action [Ctrl] + [Ctrl] Invokes OS D (Default) [Scroll Lock] + [S croll Lock] Invokes OSD (A lternate Method) [Ctrl]+[Shi ft]+[Alt]+[1] Switches ac cess to the computer that c orresponds to Port ID number 1. [Ctrl]+[Shi ft]+[Alt]+[2] Switches ac cess to the computer that c orresponds to Port ID number 2. [Ctrl]+[Shi [...]

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    OSD Operation OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure. Although Hotkey swit ching st ill works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap either Ctrl key twice. Note: 1. The keys must be on the same si[...]

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    OSD Navigation M [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu and moves back to the menu one level above. If you are at the highest menu level, it deactivates OSD. M To activate a CPU port, use the F1 and F4 keys to move the CPU Port Highlight Bar through the list. When you reach the port you want, press [Enter]. An icon of a [...]

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    OSD Main Menu Headings Heading Explanation PN This column lists the Port ID numbers for all the CPU ports on the installation. The s implest method to acces s a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to its corresponding port, then press [Enter]. PC Lists all the c omputers that are Powered On and are On Line. KVM A ‘pointi ng finger’ ic[...]

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    F5-F8 PREV USB / NEXT USB M Pressing [F5] Switches access to the USB peripherals from the currently active computer to the Previous one on the installation. If you are at the first computer, you cycle back to the last one. Move the Highlight Bar to the port you want then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the cu[...]

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    F10 SET UP Pressing [F10] brings up the OSD configuration menu. To change a setting: 1. Move the highlight bar through the list using the Up and Down Arrow keys ( ↑↓ ), then press [Enter]. 2. On the submenu that appears, move the highlight bar to the choice you want and press [Enter]. An icon of a pointing finger indicates which choice is the c[...]

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    Setting Function SET PASSWORD Allows you to s et a password in order to control access to the console. S ee O SD Secur ity (p. 17) for password setting details. SET SCAN DURATION Determines how long the displ ay dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports i n Auto Scan Mode. The options are: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 60 sec onds[...]

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    OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers, the OSD provides a password security feature. If a password has been set, the OSD will request that the user specify it before allowing entry. To set a password: 1. Press [F10] to bring up the SET UP configuration menu. 2. Move the highlight bar to PASSWORD, then press [Enter]. [...]

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    Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not recei ving enough power under self-powered operation. Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide external power. Pressing Hotkeys gets no response. The connection from the selected port to the target computer has been broken. Check the cables to [...]

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    Specifications Function ACS-1712 ACS-1714 Computer Connections 2 4 CPU Port Selec t ion Front Panel Switc hes; Hotkeys; OSD USB Port Sel e ction Hotkeys; OSD LEDs On Line 2 (Orange) 4 (Orange) Selected 2 (Green) 4 (Green) Console Connectors Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Mouse 1 x USB Type A Video 1 x HDB -15 female CPU Connectors USB 2 x USB Type B 4 x U[...]

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    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDO R’S LI ABI LITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FRO M THE DIRECT , INDI RECT , SPECI AL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENT IAL DAMAG ES RESULTING FRO M THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTAT ION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with re[...]