Belkin F1DD102LEA manual

User Manual F1DD102Lea F1DD104Lea OmniView ® SOHO KVM Switch with Audio DVI with USB Console and Host Support[...]

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

1 1 OmniView SOHO KVM Switch with Audio 2/4 SOHO DVI/USB/Audio Cable Kits, 6 ft. User Manual Quick Installation Guide Power Supply 9V, 1.1A DC Adapter Uk and European Plug included section Intr oduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Belkin’s OmniView SOHO KVM Switch with Audio. The KVM Switch lets you share one DVI-D monitor, and o[...]

2 Overvie w F eatur e Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 1920x1200 so you can use the latest in video display technology for all your computers. Flash Upgrade With the firmware-upgrade feature, your investment in the KVM Switch is further ensured and its lifetime value is maximized. You don?[...]

3 section Overvie w Equipment Requir ements Operating Systems OmniView SOHO KVM Switches with Audio ar e for use on CPUs using: Platforms Mac OS ® * X v10.x Windows ® 2000, XP, 2000, Vista ® , 2003 DOS Linux ® Novell ® *with USB support Keyboar ds Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards Mice Mice with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons, compatible with M[...]

4 Overvie w 4 Unit Display Diagrams F ront Vie w Back View 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 [...]

5 section Overvie w 5 Specifications Part No.: F1DD102Lea, F1DD104Lea Power: 9V, 1.1A DC adapter with center pin-positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DD102Lea), 4 (F1DD104Lea) Console Keyboard: USB Console Mouse: USB Monitor Supported: DVI-D Max Resolution: 1920x1200 Audio Input/Output: 3.5mm jack Microphone Input/Output: 3.5mm jack DVI Port: DVI-[...]

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[...]

7 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 console port of the KV[...]

8 Installing the KVM Switch Audio and Microphone Connections Note: Speakers and microphones are 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[...]

9 section Installing the KVM Switch Pow ering Up the Systems 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 computer to boot normally. Your KVM Switch should now be ready for use. You[...]

10 Using the KVM Switch Sel ecting a Computer Using Dir ect-Acc ess Port Sel ectors You 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 switch[...]

11 section 11 11 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 “ScrollLock” + “ScrollLock” + H, and a beeping sound will signal readiness for a new preceding sequence selection [[...]

12 Using the KVM Switch To modify the hot-key preceding sequence from the default Scroll Lock, you can either hit the hot-key sequence: scrlk – scrlk – H – (y), y = y = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK (as detailed in the QIG). or You can use another method: Press and hold the last button to enter the hot-key setting mode. Step 1. Pres[...]

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 t he d ir ect -p or t se le cto r[...]

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. We offer both Windows and Mac ® versions of the upgrade utility. You can choose either one depending on the computer platform on which you [...]

15 section 15 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Activate the Firmwar e-Upgrade Utility Pr ogram Note: You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade process might be undermined. Step 3. Double-click the icon of “Uniloader.exe”[...]

16 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Hos t PC Step 4. Now press the first front-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear two beeps. The KVM Switch has now entered into the upgrade mode. Step 5. Check to make sure the KVM cables from port 1 are connected to the host PC. Note: A special upgrade cable is not needed to perform[...]

17 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Begin the Fil e Upload Note: Before hitting the “Upgrade” button on the utility program, you should make sure that you are 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. Step 7. After you click the “Upgrade?[...]

18 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 8. Finally, unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch, and perform a cold reset. 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: After you have finished the firm[...]

19 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Install and Activat e the Firmware-Upgr ade Utility Progr am Note: You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade process might be undermined. Step 3. Double-click the icon of “Uniloa[...]

20 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 4. Now, double-click the “Uniloader” icon to activate the upgrade utility. Now the upgrade utility program is ready.[...]

21 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Mac Hos t Step 5. Press the first front-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear two beeps. Now the KVM Switch has entered into the upgrade mode. Step 6. Check to make sure the KVM cables from port 1 are connected to the Mac host. Note: A special upgrade cable is not needed to p[...]

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

23 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide The file upload is finished when the progress bar runs through 100 percent and a prompt tells you that the upgrade is OK. Click “OK”. The firmware-upgrade process is complete. 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 re[...]

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, 2003, XP, and Vista; Linux; and[...]

25 section F AQs Can I use the KVM Switch to switch video signals only? Yes, 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 properly. Can I [...]

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areinsertedproperly. • Checkthatthemonitoryouareusingsupportstheresolutionandrefresh-rate setting on your computer. • Checkthatthe?[...]

27 section T r oubl eshooting KEYBOARD Pr oblem: Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. Solution: •CheckthatthekeyboardcablebetweentheKVMSwitchandthecomputeris connected properly. Tighten any loose connections. •Tryswappingyourkeyboardwitha[...]

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

29 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surethattheHIDUSBdriveris installed on each computer. (To install the HID USB driver, connect a USB mouse and[...]

30 T r oubl eshooting Firmwar e-Upgrade T roubl eshooting Pr oblem: The progress bar stops for a long time without any advancement. Solution: Press and hold down the first front-panel button until two beeps are heard, and click the upgrade button on the upgrade utility program. The firmware-upload process will begin immediately, and you will see th[...]

31 section Information F C C Statement Declaration of Conformity with F C C Rul es for Electr omagnetic Compatibility We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DD102L, F1DD104L, to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper[...]

32 Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited 3-Y ear Product Warr anty What this warranty cover s. Belkin International, 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 Bel[...]

33 section F r ee T ech Support * You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin.com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from the list below*. *Local rates apply Country Number Internet adress AUST RIA 0 820 20 0766 http:/ /ww w .belkin.com/uk /supp[...]

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