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Owner’s Manual
Dual Display DVI/USB KVM Switch
with Audio and Peripheral Sharing
Models: B004-2DUA2-K, B004-2DUA4-K
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Features 3
Safety Instructions 6
Installation 8
Basic Operation 12
Firmware Upgrade 20
Factory Default Settings 21
Specifications 22
Warranty and Warranty Registration 23
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Package Contents • B004-2DU A2-K or B004-2DU A4-K KVM Switch • (x2) 6 ft. USB KVM Cable Kits (B004-2DU A2-K only) • (x2) 6 ft. DVI-D Dual Link Cables (B004-2DU A2-K only) • (x4) 6 ft. USB KVM Cable Kits (B004-2DU A4-K only) • (x4) 6 ft. DVI-D Dual Link Cables (B004-2DU A4-K only) • External P ower Supply (Input: 100-240V , 50/60Hz, 0.5A Output: 5.3V , 2.4A) • Owner’s Manual Optional Accessories: • P312-Series Mini Stereo Audio Cables • P556-Series DVI to VGA Adapter Cables • P560-Serie
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Features • 2- and 4-P ort Dual Display DVI/USB KVM switch with 2.1 channel surround-sound audio and USB 2.0 peripheral sharing • Quad- View Mode allows computers with four DVI output ports to share KVM, audio and USB peripherals by connecting two Dual Display KVM switches together • Built-in 2-P ort USB 2.0 hub allows USB devices to be shared amongst computers connected to the KVM switch • 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Speaker and Microphone jacks allow a single microphone to provide audio input to
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Features Front Panel 1 2 1 3 3 4 5 No. Component Description Pressing one of the port selection pushbuttons will bring Port Selection 1 Pushbuttons the focus of one of the following to the corresponding port; KVM only, Audio only, USB only, or KVM, Audio and USB simultaneously . What functionality is switched is determined by the Mode Selection Pushbutton (see below). Pressing and holding pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 2 seconds will initiate an auto scan. On the B004-2
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Features Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. Component Description This port is used to connect two Dual Display KVM switches Quad-View 1 Mode Port together via standard Cat5e/6 cable. When connected together , computers with four DVI output ports can share KVM, audio and USB peripherals (see the Quad- View Mode section in this manual for details ). This switch determines which unit is the Client and which is the Quad-View 2 Host in a Quad- View Mode installation (see the Quad- View Mode Mode
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Safety Instructions • Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. • F ollow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. • Do not use the device near water . • Do not place the device near , or over , radiators or heat registers. The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation. T o ensure reliable
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Safety Instructions • If the following conditions occur , unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair . o The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed. o Liquid has been spilled into the device. o The device has been exposed to rain or water . o The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. o The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. o The device does not operate normally wh
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Installation Standard Installation Refer to the following steps and diagram to set up your KVM switch installation. Notes: 1. Before making any connections, make sure that power to all devices being connected to the KVM switch is turned off. Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2. The diagram below shows the B004-2DUA4-K installation. Installation for the B004-2DUA2-K is the same except there are fewer ports. 6 7 8 1 2 4 5 4 3 10 4 4 5 1 Connect a m
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Installation 8 Connect a DVI cable to the DVI B port on the back of the KVM, and then into a DVI port on the computer being added to the installation. Note: The B004-2DU A2-K and B004-2DU A4-K come with 6 ft. DVI-D Dual Link Cables. If you need a longer cable, you will have to purchase a separate P560-Series (DVI-D Dual-Link) or P561-Series (DVI-D Single-Link) cable of the appropriate length. 9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each additional computer you are adding to the installation.
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Installation Quad-View Mode Installation Refer to the following steps and diagram to set up your KVM switch Quad- View Mode installation. Notes: 1. Before making any connections, make sure that power to all devices being connected to the KVM switch is turned off. Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2. In Quad-View Mode, the keyboard and mouse console ports on the Client KVM are disabled, as are the front- panel pushbuttons of the Client KVM. 3. The
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Installation 8 Optional – Connect your microphone and speakers to the corresponding 3.5 mm Mini Stereo console jacks on the front panel or the back panel of the Host KVM switch. The jacks on the front panel of the unit will take priority over those on the back panel. The 3.5 mm Mini Stereo console ports on the Client KVM switch can remain open. 9 Optional – Connect your USB device(s) to the USB 2.0 hub port(s) on the front and back of the Host KVM switch. 10 Optional – Connect your US
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Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting In the event that you need to power off the KVM switch, you must follow the steps below: 1. Shut down all computers connected to the KVM switch 2. Unplug the power supply from the KVM switch 3. W ait 10 seconds and then plug the power supply back into the KVM switch 4. P ower on all of the connected computers Port Switching There are three ways of accessing computers and devices connected to the KVM switch: • Manual Pushbuttons •
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Basic Operation Port Switching Hotkeys T o switch functionality between ports, a keyboard hotkey command is entered that determines what port is accessed and which functionality is assigned to it. This command starts by pressing [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl ]. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] is used by default. T o toggle between these two, see Alternate Port Switching Hotkey Command in the Hotkey Setting Mode section of this manual. The table below contains the Port Switching Ho
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Basic Operation Hotkey Setting Mode All configuration of the KVM’s settings takes place in Hotkey Setting mode. All commands in Hotkey Setting mode start by entering the Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command. When Hotkey Setting Mode is activated, the [Scroll Lock] and [Caps Lock] keyboard LEDs flash in succession and ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. The section that follows describes how to activate Hotkey Setting mode, and the commands that can be performed in it.
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Basic Operation List KVM Settings This function allows you to display a list of the current KVM settings; Hotkeys, Keyboard OS, Keyboard Emulation, Mouse Emulation, Mouse Port Switching, Power On Detection and Keyboard Language . T o perform this function, do the following. 1. Open up a W ord, W ordpad, Notepad or Excel file 2. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command 3. Press and release the [F4] key USB Keyboard/Mouse Reset In the event that the keyboard and mouse ar
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Basic Operation Power on Detection By default, the KVM is set to recognize when a connected computer is powered off , at which time it automatically switches to the next powered on port. T o turn Power on Detection on/off , do the following. 1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command 2. Press and release the [E] key Video Sync Video Sync allows the KVM to store the monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identification Data), which helps to ensure optimal video settings are b
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Basic Operation Pushbutton 1 and 2 Command By default, pressing pushbuttons 1 and 2 at the same time for two seconds will initiate Auto Scan Mode , but you can set it to perform any Hotkey Setting Mode command that you want. The Restore Default Settings, Disable Port Switching Hotkeys , and Firmware Upgrade Mode commands cannot be used. T o set the Pushbutton 1 and 2 Command , do the following. 1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command 2. Press and release the [C] ke
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Basic Operation Hotkey Setting Mode Command Summary Table Action Hotkey Command Activate Hotkey Setting Mode Press and hold the [Num Lock] key , press and release the minus [-] key , release the [Num Lock] key . Change Hotkey Setting Mode Activate Hotkey Setting Mode , [H] activation command to [Ctrl] [F12] Change the Port Switching Hotkey Activate Hotkey Setting Mode , [T] Command to [Ctrl] [Ctrl] Change the Keyboard Operating Activate Hotkey Setting Mode , [F2] (for Mac), [F3] System (for
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Basic Operation Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functi ons of the Sun keyboard using the PC keystrokes in the table below . Note: When more than one key is required on the PC Keyboard to emulate the Sun keyboard, press and release the first key, and then press and release the second key. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl], [T] [Stop] [Ctrl], [F10] [Cut] [Ctrl], [F2] [Again] [Ctrl], [1] [Ctrl], [F3] [Props] [Ctrl], [2] [Ctrl]
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Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility As firmware upgrades become available, they can be found on the internet at www.tripplite.com/support. The Firmware Upgrade Utility comes with the firmware upgrade file. Firmware upgrades cannot be performed simultaneously when in Quad- View Mode. KVMs in Quad- View mode will need to be disconnected from each other , switched to the Host position, and upgraded separately . T o upgrade the firmware of your KVM switch, follow the steps below: 1. F
