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User Manual
CS-1772
CS-1774
2005-03-16
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee tha
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual Packing List The complete Master View USB 2.0 KVME CS-1772 / CS-1774 package consists of: 1 CS-1772 or CS-1774 KVM Switch 2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1772) 4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1774) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the inst
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual Contents 1. Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual 5. Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Upgrade Suc
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Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The Master View CS-1772 and CS-1774 represent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. These two (CS-1772) and four (CS-1774) port USB KVM Switches incorporate a two port USB Hub and an ethernet hub all in the same compact unit. This eliminates the need to purchase separate hubs or standalone peripheral sharers such as print servers, modem splitters, etc. As KVM switches, the CS-1772 and CS-1774 allow users to access two or four com
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual Features Multifunction USB KVM switch integrates a USB hub, ethernet hub, and audio One console controls 2 (CS-1772) or 4 (CS-1774) computers and USB peripherals connected to two USB 2.0 ports Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM, USB, and audio focus USB ports Easy installation - no software required - connecting cables to the PCs is all it takes Easy to operate - port selection via push button switches or hotkeys - auto scanning to monitor compute
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Introduction Hardware 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 USB style mouse A USB style keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card 1 Type A USB port for keyboard/mouse cable 1 Type A USB port for USB hub cable Cables Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup CS-1772 / CS-1774 Front View 1&2 3 4 1&2 3 4 5 2005-03-16
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual 1. Port Selection Switches Pressing a switch brings the focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. See p. 13 for operation details. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs: LED Indication KVM: Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running (On Line). Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual 1. Ethernet Port Section The Cat5 LAN cable that connects to the computer’s ethernet port can plug into any available port. 2. Console Audio Jacks The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in here. Each jack is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. 3. Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data to the CS-1772 / CS-1774 plugs in here. See p. 25 for firmware upgrade details. 4. Power J
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Hardware Setup Cable Connection 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2. Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. To set up your Master View CS-1772 / CS-1774 installation, refer to the installation diagram on the following page, and do the following: 1. Plug your keyboard, mouse and monitor into the Console Ports located on
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Hardware Setup Port Numbering Each CPU port on the CS-1772 / CS-1774 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for the CS-1772; 1 to 4 for the CS-1774). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see p. 7). The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU port number it is connected to. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2. The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method (se
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Chapter 3. Port Switching There are two convenient methods to switch the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus among the ports: Manual - which involves pressing the pushbutton port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey - which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Manual Port Switching Press and release a switch (for less than three seconds) to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press a switch for longer than three seco
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CS-1772 / CS-1774 User Manual Cycling Through the Ports Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus from the port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS-1772; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS-1774). Note that the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] Brings only the KVM focus from the port
