User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS1714

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Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Appendix (HotKey) Appendix (Troubleshooting) Specification Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents: Table of Contents 1 02 03 04 05 06 09 12 21 22 23 25 26 Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniViewTM III USB KVMP Switch Premium Bonded USB KVMP cables (2 Cables for 2-Port, 4 Cables for 4-Port) 1 Power Adapter 1 Quick Start Guide 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer. 2 Overview Overview The MiniViewTM III USB KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2/4 computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor and mouse), and it also allows sharing of up to 127 USB peripheral devices. [. . . ] Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniViewTM III USB KVMP switch to your computer. Once complete, turn the USB KVMP switch on. Connect the USB peripheral devices to the available device port on KVMP. Then turn on the power to the connected computers and devices. 11 Operation Operation Controlling the computers on your MiniViewTM III USB KVMP from a single console could not be easier. The switch has three port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers. - Manual Port Selection: Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Button on the front panel. After you press the button, the Selected LED will light up to indicate that the port is currently selected. - HotKey Port Selection: 1) Select CPU: Press the following keys in sequence, [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+CPU Port ID+[Enter] 2) Assign peripherals: Press the following keys in sequence, [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+[F#] (# is the ID of the computer the peripheral is assigned to. ) - OSD (On Screen Display): It is a menu driven interface to handle computer and peripheral switching HotKey Operation Selecting the Active Port Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (1-4). You can directly access any computer connected to the KVMP with a Hot Key combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port. Press and release each of the following keys, in order, until complete: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + CPU Port ID, then press [ENTER] to complete the process. 12 Operation Assigning USB Peripherals The two USB device ports can be assigned to any computer connected to the MiniView III through Hot Keys by pressing the following keys in sequence, [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + [F#] (# is the ID of the computer the peripheral is assigned to. ) For instance, to assign peripheral for computer 2, press the following keys in sequence, [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + [F2]. Hot Key Summary Table 13 Operation OSD Operation OSD (On Screen Display) is a menu driven interface to handle the computer and peripheral switching procedures. (Note: If using [Ctrl] key conflicts with applications running on any of the computers, you can change the OSD Activation Hot Key to [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] by F10 Set Up. Please refer to F10 SETUP for details) When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: The OSD always starts with the highlight bars at the last position selected regardless which selection method was used. 14 Operation OSD Navigation To exit from the OSD manual at any time, press [ESC]. To assign the console (keyboard, monitor and mouse) to any computer, use F1 and F4 keys to move the CPU Port Highlight Bar through the list. When you reach the desired port, press [ENTER]. An icon of pointing hand indicates the active port. To assign the peripheral device ports to any computer, use F5 and F8 keys to move the Device Port Highlight Bar through the list. Press [ENTER] when you reach the desired port. An icon of pointing hand indicates the active port. OSD Menu Headings Heading Explanation This column lists the Por t ID numbers for all the CPU por ts on the installation. To change the setting, 1. Move the Highlight Bar through the list using the Up and Down Arrow keys, then press [ENTER]. 2. On the sub menu that appears, move the Highlight Bar to your choice and press [ENTER]. An icon of pointing hand indicates the current choice. The explanation of all choices is given in the table below: 17 Operation Setting SET CHANNEL DISPLAY DURATION SET CHANNEL DISPLAY POSITION Function Determines how long a Por t ID displays on the monitor after a por t change has taken place; 3 seconds; or Always On Allows you to position where the Por t ID appears on the screen. Use the Arrow Keys, Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End, and 5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the Por t ID display, then press [Enter] to lock the positon and return to the Set submenu. [. . . ] was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Technical Support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm PST and can be reached at 949-453-8782. 22 Specification Product Specification (MODEL: GCS1712/1714) Function Computer Connections CPU Port Selection USB Port Selection On Line LEDs Selected Keyboard Console Connectors Mouse Video USB CPU Connector Video 2 x HDDB - 15 male VGA 4 x HDDB - 15 male VGA 2 (Green) 1 x USB Type A Connector 1 x USB Type A Connector 1 x HDDB-15 female 2 x USB Type B Connectors 4 x USB Type B Connectors 4 (Green) GCS1712 2 GCS1714 4 Front Panel Switches, Hot Keys, OSD Hot Keys, OSD 2 (Orange) 4 (Orange) 23 Specification Product Specification Contd. Function USB Peripherals Port Selection Switches Keyboard Emulation Mouse Scan Interval Resolution Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Housing Weight Dimensions (LxWxH) USB 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60 secs. (Default; 5 sec. ) Up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B DC 5V; 0. 85W (max. ) 5 - 40°C -20 - 60° C 0 - 80% RH Metal 490 g 130 x 74. 5 x 42 mm 700 g 200 x 74. 5 x 42mm DC 5V; 1. 25W (max. ) On Line (MODEL: GCS1712/1714) GCS1712 2 x Type A Connectors 1 x Non-Locking Push Button USB 4 x Non-Locking Push Buttons GCS1714 24 Radio & TV Interference Statement Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!!This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. [. . . ]