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    User Manual F1DS102L F1DS104L OmniView ® SOHO KVM Switch with Audio VGA with USB Console and Host Support[...]

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    T abl e of Contents 1. Intr oduction ............................................................................... 1 Package Contents ........................................................... 1 2. Overview .................................................................................... 2 Feature Overview ....................................[...]

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    1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Intr oduction Co ng rat ul at ion s on yo ur pu r ch ase o f the B el kin O mn iV ie w S OH O KVM S wi tch w it h Au di o. Ou r div er se li ne o f q ua lit y KV M s ol ut ion s ex emp li fi es th e Bel ki n com mi tm ent to d eli ve ri ng hi gh -qu al ity , du rab le p ro du ct s a t a c om pe tit iv e pri ce . Eng in e[...]

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    2 Overvie w F eature Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536, so you can use the latest in video display technology for all your computers. Flash Upgr ade With the firmware-upgrade featur e, your investment in the KVM Switch is further ensured and its lifetime value is maximized. Y ou do[...]

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    3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Overvie w Equipment Requir ements Operating Syst ems OmniView SOHO KVM Switches with Audio ar e for use on CPUs using: Platforms • Windows ® 2000, XP , Vista ® , Server 2003 • DOS • Linux ® • Novell ® • MacOS ® * X v10.x *with USB support Keyboar d Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards [...]

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    4 4 Overvie w Port Indicators KVM Soho VGA U-type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v .2.1 F1DS102L, F1DS104L front panel back panel KVM Soho DVI 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v .2.1 F1DD102L, F1DD104L front panel back panel KVM Soho VGA T -type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v .2.1 F1DS102J, F1DS104J front panel back panel F ront Vie w Back View [...]

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    5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 5 Overvie w Specifications Part No.: F1DS102L, F1DS104L Power: 9V , 1.1A DC adapter with center pin-positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DS102L), 4 (F1DS104L) Console Ke yboard: USB Console Mouse: USB Monitor Supported: VGA and SVGA MultiSync, LCD Max Resolution: 2048x1536@85Hz Audio Input/Output: 3.5mm jack Micr ophone I[...]

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    6 6 Installing the KVM Switch Pr e-Configuration Wher e to Place the KVM Switch The compact size of the KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop placement. Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch: whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors; the length of the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, a[...]

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    7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Installing the KVM Switch Connecting the KVM Switch The KVM Switch is a plug-and-play device for installation. For a quick start on installation and operation, please follow the instructions below for the setup sequence: Step 1 Connect the shared keyboard, monitor , and mouse (also speaker set and microphone) to the consol[...]

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    8 Installing the KVM Switch Audio and Microphone Connections Note: Speakers and microphones ar e not required for use of your KVM Switch. Connect the Audio 1. Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the lime audio jack in the “Console” section of the KVM Switch. 2. Using the mic cable attached to your mic[...]

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    9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Installing the KVM Switch Pow ering Up the Systems The KVM Switch must be powered up befor e the computers. Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are attached to the KVM Switch. All computers can be powered on simultaneously . The KVM Switch emulates a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your c[...]

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    10 Using the KVM Switch Sel ecting a Computer Using Dir ect-Acc ess Port Selector s Y ou can directly select which computer you wish to control by pressing the corresponding direct-access port selector next to the appropriate port. The LED will be lit to indicate that the port is currently selected. • Pushing the button in the center switches [...]

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    11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 11 11 section Using the KVM Switch Hot-Key Prec eding Sequence Configuration For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks, there is also one convenient way to configure it. 1. Press “ScrLk” + “ScrLk” + H, and a beeping sound will signal readiness for a new preceding sequen[...]

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    12 Using the KVM Switch T o modify the hot-key preceding sequence from the default Scr oll Lock, you can eitherhit the hot-keysequence: scrlk– scrlk– H –(y), y= SCROLLLOCK, CAPS, ESC,F12, LEFT_CTRL, RIGHT_CTRL,or NUMLOCK (asdetailed in theHot Key Quick R[...]

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    13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Using the KVM Switch Switching the Audio/Mic The audio/mic is independent to the KVM Switch and can be switched independently . This means that if you are working on port 1 of the KVM Switch, you can be listening to your music on port 3. Y ou can switch the audio/mic in two ways: 1. Usi ng the dir ect -po rt sel ec to rs:[...]

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    14 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide This firmware-upgradeable KVM Switch allows you to upgrade firmware contents whenever it is needed to enhance its compatibility to other devices or its functionality and performance. W e offer both Windows and Mac versions of the upgrade utility . Y ou can choose either one depending on the computer platform on which you [...]

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    15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 3. Power on the host PC and copy/download the firmware-upgrade utility , “Belkin Soho.exe”, and the firmware-upgrade file, “.blk”, fr om belkin.com/support. Activate the Firmwar e-Upgrade Utility Progr am Note: Y ou should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, syste[...]

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    16 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Hos t PC Step 5. Nowpressthefirstfr ont-panelbuttonontheKVMSwitchuntilyouhearthree beeps. The KVM Switch has now entered into the upgrade mode. Step 6. Check to make sure the KVM cables fr om port 1 are connected to the host PC. Note: A special upgra[...]

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    17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Begin the Fil e Upload Note: Before hitting the “Upgrade” button on the utility pr ogram, you should make sure that you ar e focused on port 1 of the KVM Switch where you have the computer connected. If not, switch to that computer before hitting the “Upgrade” button. Once the “Upgrade”[...]

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    18 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 9. Finally , unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch, and perform a cold r eset. Reconnect all the cables again to the KVM Switch. Nowyoucanenjoythenewlyaddedfunctionalityandcompatibilityofthenew firmware version. Note: Aft[...]

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    19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Install and Activat e the Firmware-Upgr ade Utility Progr am Note: Y ou should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade pr ocess might be undermined. Step 3. Double-click the[...]

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    20 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide After you have installed the program, you can find the upgrade-utility icon in the “Application” folder . Step 4. Now ,double-clickthe“BelkinSohoFW”icontoactivatetheupgradeutility . Nowtheupgradeutilityprogramisr eady .[...]

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    21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Mac Hos t Step 5. Press the first fr ont-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear three beeps.NowtheKVMSwitchhasenteredintotheupgrademode. Step 6. Check to make sure the KVM cables fr om port 1 are connected to the Mac host. No[...]

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    22 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 7. Click the “Browse” button and locate the firmwar e-upgrade file, which is indicated with a file extension such as “.blk”. Select the upgrade file (for example: “UCF-30-11-07.blk”) and click “Choose” to load the file. Then click “Upgrade” for upload. Begin the Fil e Upload Note: Before clicking [...]

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    23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide The file upload is finished when the progr ess bar runs through 100 percent and a prompt tells you that the upgrade is OK. Click “OK”. The firmware-upgrade pr ocess is complete. Step 9. Finally , unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch, an[...]

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    24 F AQs Which operating systems does the KVM Switch support? The KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a USB platform. It will also work with non-USB-enabled Sun TM and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapter . Compatible operating systems include, but are not limited to, Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP , and Vista; L[...]

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    25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section F AQs Can I use the KVM Switch to switch video signals only? Y es, you may use the KVM Switch to switch between video signals only without having to connect the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse should be connected directly to the computer that the video signal is taken from to ensure that your computer functions[...]

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    26 T r oubl eshooting VIDEO Pr oblem: I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor . Solution: •Checkthatallvideocablesar einsertedproperly . •Checkthatthemonitoryouareusingsupportsther esolutionand r efresh-rate setting on your computer . •Checkthatthegra[...]

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    27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 27 T r oubl eshooting KEYBOARD Pr oblem: Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboar d error reported at boot up. Solution: •Checkthatthekeyboar dcablebetweentheKVMSwitchandthe computer is connected pr operly . Tighten any loose connections. •T ryswappingyourkeybo[...]

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    28 T r oubl eshooting Pr oblem: The mouse is not detected at boot up. Solution: • Checkthecablesandmakesurethattheyar einsertedproperly . Pr oblem: The computer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work. Solution: • Makesureitispluggedinpr operly . •Makesurethemousewo[...]

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    29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section T r oubl eshooting Pr oblem: I am connecting my computer to the SOHO KVM Switch via USB and my keyboard and mouse do not work. Solution: •PriortoconnectingtheSOHOKVMSwitch,makesur ethattheHID USB driver is installed on each computer . (T o install the HID USB driver , connect a USB[...]

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    30 T r oubl eshooting Firmwar e-Upgrade T roubl eshooting Pr oblem: The progr ess bar stops for a long time without any advancement. Solution: Press and hold down the first fr ont-panel button until three beeps are hear d, and click the upgrade button on the upgrade utility program. The firmwar e-upload process will begin immediately , and you will[...]

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    31 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 section Information F C C Statement Declaration of Conformity with F C C Rul es for Electr omagnetic Compatibility W e, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 W est W alnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole r esponsibility that the products: F1DS102L, F1DS104L, to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of[...]

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    32 Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited 3-Y ear Product W arranty What this warranty cover s. Belkin Inter national, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly , material, or workmanship. What the period of co verage is. Belkin warrants the B[...]

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    33 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 section Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser . If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its s[...]

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    Belkin T ech Support US: 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 NewZealand:0800235546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www .belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 W est Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 90220, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park, Ship[...]