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Newstar PC Splitter, PS/2 manual

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    2-PORT CONSOLE SHARING SWIT CH CS221 User Manual www .newstar .nl[...]

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    Printed in T aiwan Copyright 12/2004 NewStar[...]

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    T able of Content ■ Introduction Overview 1 Features 2 ■ Inst allations Console Connectio n 3 Computers Connection 4 Initial Power-up 5 ■ Operations Auto mode 6 Manual mode 7 ■ Appendices S pecification s 8 T roubleshooting 9 Please read this manua l thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the Switch or an[...]

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    1 ----------------- Introduction Overview The NewS tar Console Sharing CS221 is a c omputer-sharing device that allows two users to share one computer. Based on the first-come -first-served principle , the CS221 automatically switches to a c onsole when either user starts to operate his keyboard or mouse. This multi-user-single-tasking device is a [...]

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    2 Features  Supports PS/2 keyboard and mouse of different models at each port  First-come-first-served basis  Automatic or manual selection  Operating system independent  High VGA resolution: up to 1920 x 1440  Power-free operation  No software is required[...]

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    3 ----------------- Installation Console Connection T urn your computer off. Co nnect two PS/2 keyboards to the mini-DIN-6 ports: K-1 and K-2. And, connect two PS/2 mice to the mini-DIN-6 ports: M-1 and M-2. Then connect two VGA monitors directly to the HDB-15 ports as shown in figure 1. Figure 1: Console Conn ection[...]

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    4 Computers Connection Keyboard ( K ), mouse ( M ) and monitor ports of the computer must be connected to the CS221 as sho wn in figure 2. Note: If your computer uses an AT style keyboard, you will need an “AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter ” at the computer keyboard port. Figure 2: Computer Connection[...]

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    5 Initial Power-up Make sure the computer and the Ne wStar Console Sharing KVM switch are powered do wn before installa tion. After connection completes, power up the computer. The NewStar Console Sharing can be powered from the computer. This procedure ensures the Ne wStar Console Sharing receive computer set tings correctly when compute r boots.[...]

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    6 ----------------- Operations Auto Mode On power up, the CS221 is in idle mode broadcasting VGA signal to both monitors and detecting for ke yboard and mouse activity. Both User LEDs lit in dicating the NewStar Console Sharing is not in use. When eit her keyboard or mouse activity is detected at one console, the NewStar Console Sharing immedi atel[...]

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    7 Manual Mode By pressing the front panel push button, the CS221 cycles its access right from User A -> User B -> Auto -> User A… At any time during operation, pressing the p ushbutton forces the NewStar Console Sharing to cycle its access right . Manual mode is useful when a user intends to access the computer for a long period of time.[...]

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    8 ----------------- Appendices Specifications CS221 No. of computer supported 1 Console port number 2 Front panel button control 1 Hot plug-and -play Y es Hot-key control Y es User timeout interval 5 sec, 30 sec and 60 sec Cable length 30M max at computer and console VGA 1920 x 1440, DDC2B Computer connector Keyboard Mouse Monitor PS/2 x 1 PS/2 x 1[...]

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    9 Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard a nd mouse cable s are not swap ped. Labe l and bundle the cables for computer and c onsoles to avoid confusion when connected to the Ne wStar Console Sharing. Symptom Causes Solutions Keyboard or mouse does not work Loose keyboard/mouse cable connection Improper power-up[...]

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    10 Keyboard and mouse do not work at all or from time to time Both keyboards and mice use too much power , the computer does not provide enough power . Establish power by applying a power adapter to the switch. VGA image is fuzzy or not very clear . Poor quality VGA cables Most VGA problem comes from poor-quality VGA cables. Please use a high-quali[...]

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    Limited Warr anty IN NO EVENT S HALL THE DIRECT VENDOR' S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIREC T, SPECIAL, INC IDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOS S WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed [...]