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SOHO DVI KVM Switch
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SOHO DVI KVM Switch SOHO DVI KVM Switch User Manual F1DD102U F1DD104U
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................... 1 Package Contents ...........................................................1 Features ..........................................................................2 Display Diagrams .............................................................3 Specifications ..................................................................4 2. What You Need to Get Started .........................
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section Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Belkin’s SOHO DVI KVM Switch. The SOHO KVM Switch lets you share one DVI-D monitor, and one 1 USB keyboard and mouse with up to four computers. Designed to organize and save your desk space, the SOHO KVM Switch sits neatly on your desk to 2 reduce clutter. It saves you money on additional peripherals while providing great convenience with easy-to-use, advanced features. 3 For details about installation and operation, pleas
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Introduction Features • Built-In USB 2.0 Hub The SOHO KVM Switch features a built-in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hub, so you can share two USB peripheral devices, such as a printer, with all your computers. • Speaker/Microphone Support The SOHO KVM Switch allows you to share one set of speakers and one microphone with all your computers so you won’t need to unplug and reconnect your speakers and microphone every time you switch access from one computer to the next. • High Video Resolution The SO
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section Introduction 1 Display Diagrams 2 (front panel) 3 LED Indicators 4 5 �� �� �� �� Direct-Access Port Selectors 6 (F1DD104U model shown) 7 (back panel) Console Speaker and Console Microphone Jacks 1st Computer Monitor Port Monitor Port DC Power Jack DC 5V, 2.5A audio mic Console PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 Device B Device A USB 04 audio mic USB 03 audio mic USB 02 audio mic USB 01 audio mic USB Device Ports Console Keyboard/Mouse Ports 1st Computer USB Port 1st Computer Audio/Mic Jack
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Introduction Specifications SOHO DVI KVM Switch Part No.: F1DD102U, F1DD104U Computers Supported: 2 and 4 for 2- and 4-port models Monitors Supported: DVI-D, ADC (with DVI adapter) Max. Resolution Support: Up to 1600x1200@65Hz Monitor Connection: DVI Keyboard Input: USB Type A Mouse Input: USB Type A Stereo Audio Input: 3.5mm jack Microphone Input: 3.5mm jack Keyboard Output: USB Type B Mouse Output: USB Type B Port Selectors: 2 and 4 for 2- and 4-port models LED Indicators: 2 and 4 for 2- and
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section What You Need to Get Started Equipment Requirements 1 Monitor The SOHO KVM Switch supports any DVI-D monitor, or ADC monitor with 2 DVI-to-ADC display adapter. 3 Keyboard The SOHO KVM Switch fully supports all USB Apple keyboards or PC 4 keyboards, including all function keys. Mouse 5 The SOHO KVM Switch supports any USB-based mouse. 6 Cables Belkin SOHO Series KVM Cables are required to connect your computers to 7 your SOHO KVM Switch. Belkin KVM Cables offer the highest quality
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How to Install Your SOHO KVM Switch Pre-Configuration Where to Place the SOHO KVM Switch The compact size of the SOHO KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop placement. Consider the following when deciding where to place the SOHO KVM Switch: the length of the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, and monitor; the location of your computers from your console; and the length of the cables you use to connect your computers to the SOHO KVM Switch. Cable Distance Requirements DVI/USB signals
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section How to Install Your SOHO KVM Switch Note: Before installing your SOHO KVM Switch, verify that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly with all computers you 1 will be connecting. Connecting Your Console 2 Step 1 3 Connect the video cable attached to your monitor and connect it to the DVI monitor port on the back of your SOHO KVM Switch. See Fig. 1. 4 Step 2 Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to the keyboard and mouse USB 5 ports on the back of your SOHO KVM Switch. See Fig. 1
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How to Install Your SOHO KVM Switch Connecting Your Computers Step 1 Make sure all your computers are powered off. Step 2 Using Belkin SOHO KVM Cables (Belkin part number F1D9201-XX), connect one end of the DVI cable to your computer’s DVI monitor port and the other end to the monitor port on the SOHO KVM Switch labeled “PC 1”. See Fig. 2. Step 3 Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port and the other end to the USB port on the SOHO KVM Switch labeled “USB 01”. See Fig.
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section How to Install Your SOHO KVM Switch Step 5 Connect one end of a second audio cable to the “Mic Out” jack of your 1 sound card or computer and the other end to the “mic” jack on your SOHO KVM Switch below “PC 1” (optional). See Fig. 2. 2 Step 6 3 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for all computers. Once you have connected all your computers, connect the power adapter to your SOHO KVM Switch and power on the Switch. Next, power on 4 your computers. 5 You are now ready to use your SOHO KVM
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How to Install Your SOHO KVM Switch Connecting USB Devices You can connect up to two USB peripheral devices to the built-in USB 2.0 hub on your SOHO KVM Switch. These devices may be connected at any time after the installation procedure. Once a USB device is connected to your SOHO KVM Switch, you will be able to access that device through whichever computer you are currently using. 10
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section Using Your SOHO KVM Switch Switching Between Computers 1 After you install your SOHO KVM Switch and power on your computers, the computer desktop of the computer connected to the “PC 1” port on your 2 SOHO KVM Switch will appear on your monitor. The number “01” LED on the front of your SOHO KVM Switch will be lit. You can now use that computer 3 as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone, and USB peripheral devices. To switch access to y
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Frequently Asked Questions How far can the computer be from the SOHO KVM Switch? When using a USB connection between your SOHO KVM Switch and computer, we recommend that your computer be no more than 15 feet (5m) away. Does the SOHO KVM Switch support the volume up, volume down, mute, and eject keys on Apple keyboards? Yes, the SOHO KVM Switch fully supports all functionality on any USB-based keyboard. Does the SOHO KVM Switch support wireless mice and keyboards? Yes, the SOHO KVM Switch sup
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section Troubleshooting General 1 Problem: My computer does not boot up when connected to the SOHO KVM Switch, but it works fine when I connect the USB keyboard, video, and 2 USB mouse directly to the computer. Solution: 3 • Make sure that the USB cable is properly connected between the SOHO KVM Switch and the computer. 4 • Make sure that the USB keyboard and USB mouse are properly connected on the console. 5 Video 6 Problem: I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor
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Troubleshooting Keyboard Problem: The computer does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. Solution: • Activate USB support on boot up on the BIOS. • Try using a different keyboard. • Try connecting the computer to a different port on the SOHO KVM Switch. • Try connecting the USB cable to a different port on the computer. • Check that the USB cable between the SOHO KVM Switch and the computer are properly connected. Problem: There is a loud, long beep coming fro
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section Troubleshooting Mouse 1 Problem: The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. 2 Solution: • Check that the USB mouse you are using is connected properly to the 3 console of the SOHO KVM Switch. • Disconnect and r econnect the USB cable attached to the channel 4 with which you are experiencing problems to re-synchronize the mouse connection. 5 • Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer. • If the computer is coming out of standby mode, allow up to
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Information FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DD102U and F1DD104U, to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
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section Information How to get service. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1 1. Contact Belkin Corporation at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: 2 a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. 3 c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt. 2. Y our Belkin Custome
