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OmniView SOHO KVM
Switch with Audio
VGA with USB Console and Host Support
User Manual
F1DS102L
F1DS104L
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................... 1 Package Contents ...........................................................1 2. Overview .................................................................................... 2 Feature Overview .............................................................2 Equipment Requirements .................................................3 Unit Display Diagrams ...............................
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section Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView SOHO KVM Switch with Audio. Our diverse line of quality KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment 1 to delivering high-quality, durable products at a competitive price. Engineered to give you control over multiple computers/servers from one console, Belkin KVM 2 Switches come in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. This compact, affordable Belkin OmniView KVM Switch is bac
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Overview Feature Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536, 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’t have to change your KVM Switch to solve compatibility problems since you can solve them with easy firmware upgrades. A special upgrade cable is no
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section Overview Equipment Requirements 1 Operating Systems 2 OmniView SOHO KVM Switches with Audio are for use on CPUs using: 3 Platforms ® ® • Windows 2000, XP, Vista , Server 2003 4 • DOS ® • Linux 5 ® • Novell ® • Mac OS * X v10.x *with USB support 6 7 Keyboard Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards 8 Mice ® Mice with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons, compatible with Microsoft Note: Mouse software is not supported Monitor VGA SVGA ® MultiSync Microphone Multimedia microphone/ste
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Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View KVM Switch KVM Soho VGA U-type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v.2.1 F1DS102L, F1DS104L USB Hub Port 1 front panel Audio/Mic Switch KVM Soho VGA U-type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v.2.1 F1DS102L, F1DS104L Back View back panel 4th Computer 3rd Computer 2nd Computer 1st Computer VGA Console Port Port Port Port Port front panel Port Indicators KVM Soho DVI 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v.2.1 F1DD102L, F1DD104L Additional Computer Audio/Mic Jacks ba
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section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DS102L, F1DS104L Power: 9V, 1.1A DC adapter with center 2 pin-positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DS102L), 4 (F1DS104L) 3 Console Keyboard: USB Console Mouse: USB 4 Monitor Supported: VGA and SVGA MultiSync, LCD Max Resolution: 2048x1536@85Hz 5 Audio Input/Output: 3.5mm jack Microphone Input/Output: 3.5mm jack 6 VGA Port: 15-pin HDDB type LED Indicators: 4 (F1DS102L), 8 (F1DS104L) 7 Enclosure: High-impact plastic Dimensions: F1DS102L 8 12.5 (
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Installing the KVM Switch Pre-Configuration Where 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, and monitor; the location of your CPUs from your console; and the length of the cables you use to connect your computers to the KVM Switch. Cautions a
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section Installing the KVM Switch Connecting the KVM Switch 1 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 2 setup sequence: 3 Step 1 Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, and mouse (also speaker 4 set and microphone) to the console port of the KVM Switch. 5 Step 2 6 Connect each of your computers to the KVM 7 Switch, using the USB KVM cable, and audio and mic cables. 8
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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 microphone, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the pink mic jack in the “Console” section of the KVM Switch. 3. Using the SOHO USB Cable Kit, connec
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section Installing the KVM Switch Powering Up the Systems 1 The KVM Switch must be powered up before the computers. Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are attached 2 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 3 computer to boot normally. Your KVM Switch should now be ready for use. You can select which computer to operate by either the direct-access port 4 selectors l
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Using the KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors 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. KVM LED Center Function Audio LED • Pushing the button in the center switches both the KVM Switch and audio for that specific computer at the same time. • Pushing the KVM LED on the left of the butt
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section section Using the KVM Switch Hot-Key Preceding Sequence Configuration 1 For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks, there is also one convenient way to configure it. 2 1. Pr ess “ScrLk” + “ScrLk” + H, and a beeping sound will signal readiness for a new preceding sequence selection [or press and hold down the center of the last front-panel button (Button 2 or Button 4) until you hear three 3 beeps, then release the button]. 2. Select
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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 = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12, LEFT_CTRL, RIGHT_CTRL, or NUM LOCK (as detailed in the Hot Key Quick Reference Table below). or You can use another method: Press and hold the last button to enter the hot-key setting mode. Step 1. Press and hold the last button (i.e., the second button on the 2-port model
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section Using the KVM Switch Switching the Audio/Mic 1 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. 2 You can switch the audio/mic in two ways: 1. U sing the direct-port selectors: The port selector has an Audio LED that 3 indicates which port your audio/mic is on. Push the speaker icon on any of the four buttons and the audio/mic will switch t
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Firmware-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 are going to perform the KVM Switch firmware uploading. The correct firmware-upgrade procedures using the Windows and Mac upgrade utilities are describ
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section Firmware-Upgrade Guide Step 3. 1 Power on the host PC and copy/download the firmware-upgrade utility, “Belkin Soho.exe”, and the firmware-upgrade file, “.blk”, from belkin.com/support. 2 Activate the Firmware-Upgrade Utility Program 3 Note: You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the 4 system during the firmware-upgrade process might be undermined. Step 4. 5 Double-click the i
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Host PC Step 5. Now pr ess the first fr ont-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear thr ee beeps. The KVM Switch has now entered into the upgrade mode. Step 6. 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 the upgrade since you can use the same KVM cable that you use for connecting to the computers. However, depending on the different mode
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section Firmware-Upgrade Guide Begin the File Upload 1 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 2 have the computer connected. If not, switch to that computer before hitting the “Upgrade” button. Once the “Upgrade” button is pressed, the focus is 3 immediately switched to the last button (port 2 on the 2-port model, port 4 on the 4-port model) and then back to port 1 after the comp
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide 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 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 firmware-upgrade process, try the port switching and other functionalities of the KVM Switch to see whether it works fine with the new firmware. If it
