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    1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 © Copyright 2005. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.[...]

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    SEPTEMBER 2005 KV407A KV408A ServSwitch Micr o USB ServSwitch Micr o USB with A udio CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500 ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawre[...]

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    1 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio- frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication[...]

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    2 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrite[...]

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    3 CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.2 Hotkey Commands . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 1. Specifications Video Resolution: 1920 x 1440 DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B Scan Interval: 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds Cable Length to Computer: 6 ft. (1.8 m) Software Requirements: Windows ® 98/Me/ XP, Windows 2000, or Linux ® ; USB support Connectors: KV407A: User end: (1) HD15 for connection to shared monitor, (2) USB Type A for c[...]

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    5 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Connectors (continued): KV408A: User end: (1) HD15 for connection to shared monitor, (2) USB Type A for connection to shared keyboard and mouse, (1) 2.5-mm female stereo audio connector; Computer end: (2) HD15 for monitor port, (2) USB Type A for keyboard and mouse ports, (2) 2.5-mm male stereo audio connectors Indicator[...]

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    6 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D (4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm) Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)[...]

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    7 CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview Use the ServSwitch Micro™ USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio to access two USB computers from a single shared USB monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Two high-quality, 6-ft. (1.8-m) integral coaxial cables provide the connections to the two computers. The ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio also has audio connectors. B[...]

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    8 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 3. Installation Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show typical applica- tions. Follow the instructions on pages 10–11 to install the ServSwitch Micro USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio. Figure 3-1. The ServSwitch Micro USB’s cable connections. (1) HD15 and (2) USB Type A connectors ServSwitch Micro USB (KV407A) USB PC Mouse Monitor[...]

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    9 CHAPTER 3: Installation Figure 3-2. The ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio’s cable connections. ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio (KV408A) (1) HD15, (2) USB Type A, and (1) 2.5-mm stereo audio connectors USB PC Mouse Monitor Keyboard Audio 6-ft. (1.8-m) pigtail cable (1) HD15, (1) USB Type A, and (1) 2.5-mm stereo audio connectors (1) HD15, (1) USB [...]

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    10 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 1. Power off both computers. 2. Connect, in order, the keyboard and mouse connector, then the monitor connector to one computer’s respective ports. Start by attaching the KV407A or KV408A’s USB Type A connector to the computer’s keyboard and mouse port. Next, attach the adjoining HD15 connector to the computer’s HD15[...]

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    11 audio connectors are color-coded green.) 3. Repeat step 2 with the second computer. 4. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the two USB Type A connectors and connect your VGA monitor to the HD15 connector on the ServSwitch Micro’s user end. For the KV408A, also connect the 2.5-mm stereo audio connector to the user computer’s audio connector. C[...]

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    12 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 4. Operation 4.1 LED Indicators Two LEDs indicate the ServSwitch Micro USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio’s status. When the LED is lit, the computer connected to the associated port is active. In AutoScan mode, the keyboard’s Scroll Lock should be flashing. 4.2 Hotkey Commands The KV407A or KV408A selects computers [...]

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    13 CHAPTER 4: Operation Table 4-1. Hotkey command summary. Key Sequence Function left left Selects computer 1 left left Selects computer 2 left left Initiates AutoScan left left Aborts AutoScan left left Toggles computer selection left left Toggles AutoScan intervals. To select the AutoScan interval, press and release the Ctrl key twice, then press[...]

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    14 SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 5. T r oubleshooting Table 5-1. Problems/causes/solutions. Problem Cause Solution The mouse does Improper 1. Unplug the not work. initialization. mouse, then plug it back into the ServSwitch Micro. 2. Press the left Ctrl key twice, followed by the F12 key to resync the mouse. The ServSwitch The ServSwitch You can still use k[...]

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    15 Table 5-1 (continued). Problems/causes/solutions. Problem Cause Solution Both LEDs are Both computers Turn on at least off. are off. one computer. There is a Make sure that bad connection. both connections are secure. One LED is on At least one This is not a while both computer has problem. You can computers are off. keyboard power- still use th[...]