Newstar NS560UTP manual

KVM Extender / splitter NS560UTP User Manual www.newstar. nl[...]

Table of Contents Ŷ Introduction ............................................................ 1 Ŷ Key Features ........................................................... 2 Ŷ Specifications ......................................................... 3 Ŷ Packing Checklist .................................................. 3 Ŷ Installation .......[...]

1 ------------------------ Introduction The KVM Extender consists of a Local unit and a Remote unit that is suitable to locate a keyboard/monitor/mo use set up to 150 meters away from a computer or KVM switch using an inexpensive Category 5 UTP (unshielded twist ed pair) cable. It provides an ide al and convenient way to remotely access t he comput[...]

2 ------------------------ Key Features  Connec ts the Local unit and Rem ote unit via Category 5 UTP cable  Remotely locates the keyboard, mouse and monitor up t o 150m from a computer  Supports PS/2  Video compensation can be adjusted by hotkey to ensure the optimum signal quality for any length of cable within the limit.  Easy to [...]

3 ------------------------ Specifications NS560UTP Connection CAT 5 – RJ45 Female Remote unit Con nectors Console MiniDIN6, female x 2 HDB15 female x 1 Local unit Connectors Console MiniDIN6, female x 2 HDB15 female x 1 Computer HDB15 female x 1 LED Indicators (Remote unit) Remote On: Controls System remotely LED Indicators (Local u nit) Local On[...]

4 ------------------------ Installation NS560UTP Figure 4: Connection patterns of KVM Extenders ------------------------ Video Compensation Before operating, you may like to conduct the Video Compensation first. In this case, the hotkeys are used to adjust the Equalization on the Remote Unit to get opti mum video signal for various cable lengths. T[...]

5 ------------------------ Operation A keyboard and mouse must be connected t o the Remot e unit . And then the system conducts the emulat ion for local comput er which can be controlled remotely. On the other hand, it does not need to use keyboard, mouse and moni tor if you don’t want to control the computer locally. ------------------------ LED[...]

6 Local unit Model LED Stat us Control Description Remote: Off, Local: On Local unit controls its local PC or KVM switches. In this mode, the Remote unit can not take control of the Local unit remotely. Remote: On, Local: Off Remote unit i s remotely taking control of the Local unit NS560UTP (local) Remote/Local Flashes alternately (Auto Mode) The [...]

7 ----------------- Push Button: Switch to the control status There is a button on t he panel of Local unit which can be pushed (switched) in sequence to select the operation modes. Button on Local unit NS560UTP The button on the panel of Local unit can be pushe d(switched) in sequence to select the following three modes: Auto Ш Loc Ш Com(Remote)[...]

8 ----------------- Hotkeys Control The KVM Extender interprets keystrokes for hotkeys all the time. A hotkey sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitched beep for correct hotkey command, while one short and one lo ng beeps are sounded for wrong commands. Thus, the [...]

9 ------------- Remote unit Hotkeys Control Table 5: Hotkey control for Remote Unit Note: Special hotkey ϔ Ctrl ϕ - ϔ Ctrl ϕ - ϔ E ϕ - ϔ E ϕ : Enable the KVM extender to link with port E of a KVM switch under the Compatibility Mode enabled Beeps corresponding to video compensation Ctrl + Ctrl + E + F11 Hotkey Commands without E optional Sta[...]

10 Beep sounds UTP Cable Length 1 beep 0 Д 100 feet (0 Дˆ˃ʳ̀˸̇˸ ̅̆ʼ 2 beeps 100 Д˅˃˃ʳ˹˸˸̇ʳʻˆ˃Дˉ˃ʳ̀˸̇˸̅̆ʼ 3 beeps 200 Дˆ˃˃ʳ˹˸˸̇ʳʻˉ˃Дˌ˃ʳ̀˸̇˸̅̆ʼ 4 beeps 300 Дˇ˃˃ʳ˹˸˸̇ʳʻˌ˃Д˄˅˃ʳ̀˸̇˸̅̆ʼ 5 beeps 400 Дˈ˃˃ʳ˹˸˸̇ʳʻ˄˅˃Д˄ˈ˃ʳ̀˸̇˸ ̅̆ʼ ----------------- L[...]

11 Table 6: Hotkey control for Local unit Note: Special ho tkey ϔ Ctrl ϕ - ϔ Ctrl ϕ - ϔ E ϕ - ϔ E ϕ : Enable the KVM extender to link with port E of a KVM switch under the Compatibility Mode enabled z Alt+E : Hold Alt and press E key(press both keys simultaneously). z Mouse resynchronization: When the mouse can not work normally, conduct th[...]

12 ----------------- Cascade Configuration The KVM Extender can be connected to the KVM Switch in compliance with the “ Cascade C onfiguration” . In this case, there are some connection patterns may be conducted in a certain situations. However, to prevent from any conf lict via hotkey commands among the connections, the E key is added and foll[...]

13 ----------------- Appendixes Cable Requirements The cable interconnected between Local unit and Remote uni t normally used is Category 5( CAT5) terminated with RJ4 5 connectors. It’s easy to get them from the local stores or call your dealers for help. Besides, CAT5e or CAT6 are applicable to the KVM Extender . This CAT5 is not provided with t[...]

14 Note: CA T5, CA T5e or CA T6 cables are applicable to the ext ender pair. The above diagram shows the RJ45 connector of a CAT5 cable with its metal contacts facing up. ʳʳ[...]

15 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VEND OR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDI RECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTI AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS 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, expresse d[...]

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