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User Manual
CS-64U
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or
any devices that connect to them.
This package contains:
1 CS-64U USB KVM Switch with Attached Cables
1 User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
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© Copyright 2004 ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1248-100
Printed in China 06/2004
All brand names and trademarks are th
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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 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 instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
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Overview The CS-64U Petite USB KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single console (keyboard, monitor, mouse and audio). Before the development of the CS-64U, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the CS-64U, you can easily access four computers in a cost effective manner. The CS-64U improves on previous models by transferring keyboard and mouse data to t
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Features One console (VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor, a USB keyboard, and a USB mouse) controls up to four computers Compact and small footprint design features four molded-in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse and audio) cables Easy to install: no software required - connecting cables to the computers is all it takes Easy to operate - computer selection via hotkeys - auto scan function to monitor computer operations Keyboard and mouse emulation - computers can boot even when the console focu
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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 Keyboard A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port A USB type A port Cables For optimal signal integrity and to simplify cable management, four high quality 3-in-1 CS Custom KVM cables have been designed into the CS-64U
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Top View 1 2 3 4 1. KVM Cables These 3-in-1 cables connect to the USB, video, and audio ports on the computers you are installing. The cable with a single dot at its base is the Port 1 cable; the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 cable, etc. 2. Port LEDs A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. The LED that has one dot represents Port 1; the LED with two dots represents Port 2, etc. Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according
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Installation 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has 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. Refer to the installation diagram on the next page as you perform the following: 1. Plug your keyboard, monitor and mouse into their ports on the CS-64U. The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with an icon to distinguish them. Note
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Hotkey Operation The CS-64U provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM console and the audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus and another computer the audio focus. Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions that each combinatio
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Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Brings the KVM and the audio focus to [n] [Enter] the computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. Note that the KVM and audio focus both go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Brings only the KVM focus to the [n] [K] [Enter] computer attached to the specified port. The audio focus remains where it was. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Brings only the au
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Auto Scanning The CS-64U’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for details. Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from Lock] [A] [Enter] port to port at 5 second intervals. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from Lock] [A] [n]
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Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS-64U switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the minus key 3. Release the Num Lock key Note: The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled. When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM
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Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping the Ctrl key twice. To change the port switching activation keys, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 10) 2. Press and release the T key Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] method, invoke HSM, then press and release the T key again. Keyboard Operating Pla
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List Hotkey Settings To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 10). 2. Press and release the F4 function key. 3. Open a text editor or word processor and use its Paste function to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 10). 2. Press and release the F5 function key. Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1
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Restore Default Settings To reset the CS-64U to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 10). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings. HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see p. 10), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Key Function H Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. T Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys. F10 Auto detects the keyboard o
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Keyboard Emulation Mappings Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. Note: When using [Ctrl] combinatons, press and release the Ctrl key, then press and release the activation key. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] Stop [Ctrl] [F2] Again [Ctrl] [F3] Props [Ctrl] [F4] Undo [Ctrl] [F5] Front [Ctrl] [F6] Copy [Ctrl
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Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first key, then press and release the second one. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Win] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] L Alt/Option [Prt_Sc] F13 [Scroll Lock] F14 [Desktop Menu] = [Enter] Return [Back Space] Delete [Ins] Help [Ctrl] [Win] F15 [Ctrl] [1] Mult [Ctrl] [2] V_DN [Ctrl] [3
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Appendix Specifications Function Specification CPU Ports 4 Port Selection Hotkeys CPU USB 4 x Type-A (M) Connectors VGA 4 x HDB-15 (M) Speaker 4 x Audio Jack (M) Console Keyboard 1 x Type-A (F) Connectors Mouse 1 x Type-A (F) VGA 1 x HDB-15 (F) Speaker 1 x Audio Jack (F) LEDs 4 x Green Keyboard / Mouse Emulation USB (PC, Mac, Sun) Scan Interval 5 Seconds Resolution 2048 x 1536, DDC2B Power Mode Bus powered o o Operating Temperature 0 C - 50 C o o Storage Temperature -20 C - 60 C Humidity 0 - 80%
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action 1 Keyboard Loose cables. Check all cable connections to and/or make sure they are completely 2 Mouse Not seated in their sockets. Responding Switch is in Auto Press either Port Selection switch Scan Mode. or the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode. Keyboard / Mouse Unplug the keyboard / mouse needs to be reset. from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it back in. Selected port Resend the Hotkey command connects to a selecting a port that has a powered Off powere
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LED Display Table Activity Indication Off Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer. Flashing (On and Off Port is connected to an active computer equal) and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode. Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warran
