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MiniView™ Micro Audio
4 Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables
Installation Manual ( GCS614A)
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® ©2003 IOGEAR . All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0089 ®, ® IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR , Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered ® trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches ® on the market. IOGEAR ’s MiniView™ Micro Audio switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. ® With the MiniView™ Micro Audio by IOGEAR , you can access two to four computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor), and allow them share multimedia speakers. MiniView™ Micro Audio allows you to change ports easily
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Table of Contents Package Contents ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ 02 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○ Overview 03 ○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Features 04 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ Requirements 05 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ Pictorial Introduction 07 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○ Installation 08 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○ Operation 11 ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Specification 16 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ Troubleshooting 17 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○ Troubleshooting Con’d 18 ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Tech Support 19 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○
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Package Contents This package contains: TM 1 MiniView Micro Micro Audio 4 Port KVM Switch 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 2
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Overview ® Introducing the four port MiniView™ Micro Audio KVM switch from IOGEAR – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one keyboard, one monitor and one mouse to control two/four PCs or Macintosh systems*, and share the multimedia speakers among them. This self-powered KVM switch features mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. ® Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides ri
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Features The smallest 4 port KVM switch with audio support available. • Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control 4 computers. • Share multimedia speakers among two computers. • 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup. • Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, MouseMan+, and other special mice are supported • Port selection through convenient Hot Keys. • PS/2 mouse emulation for error-free boot-up. • Save space and reduce desktop clutter. • Plug-n-Play monitor support. • Supp
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Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. A PS/2 Style Mouse. A PS/2 Keyboard. Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port. 5
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Requirements Cables For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, high-quality 4-in-1 Custom KVM cables have been designed into the GCS614A. There is no need for a separate cable purchase. Note: The KVM cables have PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectors. The GCS614A does not support AT keyboards or serial mice. 6
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○○○○○ ○○○ Pictorial Introduction 1. KVM Cables 1 These 4-in-1 cables connect to the keyboard, video, ○ mouse, and audio ports on the computers you are installing. (need to add the connectors at the cables’ ends). 2 2. Port LEDs A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern. 3. Speaker Jack The cable from your speakers (optional) plugs in here. ○ 3 4 4. Console Ports Your keyboar
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34 Installation Step 1. Before you begin, please turn off the computers you are going to connect to the MiniView™ Micro Audio. NOTE: to prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, please make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1. Connect your monitor to the female VGA port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio. Connect your PS/2 keyboard into the PS/2 2. keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio. 3. Connect your PS/2 mouse into the PS/2 keyboard por
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Installation Step. 2 1. Connect the VGA cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the VGA port on your computer. 2. Connect the PS/2 keyboard cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the PS/2 key-board port on your computer. 3. Connect the PS/2 mouse cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the PS/2 mouse port on your computer. 4. Connect the speaker cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView
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Installation Step 3. Repeat step 2 for the rest of you computers. Step 4. Turn on the power to the computers. 10
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Operation Accessing all of your computers from a single console could not be easier. The GCS614A uses Hotkey combinations to give the KVM focus to the computer of your choice. The GCS614A provides the following Hotkey features: - Selecting the Active Port - Auto Scan Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes just one simple step: Press following keys in order: [Ctrl], [Alt], [Shift] Note: Press one key at a time, and follow the o
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Operation When Hotkey Mode is active: - The keyboard Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode. - Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. Only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (Described in the sections that follow) can be input. - Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits Hotkey Mode. Selecting the Active Port Each CPU port is assigned a numeric Port ID (1 - 4). The port number is describe
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Operation To select an active port: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 11) 2. Press and release the appropriate Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4) After you press the number, the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. Auto Scan Mode The Miniview Micro Audio’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through the four ports at 5 second intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. To start Auto S
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Operation 2. Press and release [0] Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The Port that is active at the time scanning stops remains active. Note: 1. Auto Scan only scans ports that are powered on. It passes over any powered off ports. 2. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] in order to regain normal control of their use. 3. Pr
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Operation LED Display Function Activity Off Port is not selected Port is connected to an active computer On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer, and is being accessed Flashing in AutoScan Mode 15
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Specification Specifications Function Specification Computer Connections 4 Port Selection Hot Keys LEDs Selected 4 Console Ports Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (purple) Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (green) Video 1 x HDB-15 femail (blue) Audio 1 x Earphone Jack (speaker) CPU Connectors Keyboard 4 x 6 pin mini-DIN male (purple) Mouse 4 x 6 pin mini-DIN male (green) Video 4 x HDB-15 male (blue) Audio 1 x Earphone plug (speaker) Scan Interval 5 Seconds Video Resolution 2048 x 1536; DDC2B Oper
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TroubleShooting TroubleShooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Check all keyboard cable Keyboard Not Loose cables. 1 connections to make sure they Responding are completely seated in their sockets. Keyboard needs to Unplug the keyboard from the Console be reset. Keyboard Port, then plug it back in. Switch needs to be Turn off the computers. Unplug the KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then reset plug the cables back in and turn the computers on. Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Switch is in Au
