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SOHO KVM Switch
with Audio
DVI with USB Console and Host Support
User Manual
F1DD102L
F1DD104L
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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 and thank you for purchasing Belkin’s SOHO KVM Switch with Audio. The KVM Switch lets you share one DVI-D monitor, and one USB 1 keyboard and mouse, with up to four computers. Designed to organize and save your desk space, the KVM Switch sits neatly on your desk to reduce 2 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, please c
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Overview Feature Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 1920x1200 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 not ne
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section Overview Equipment Requirements 1 Operating Systems SOHO KVM Switches with Audio are for use on CPUs using: 2 Platforms ® Mac OS * X v10.x 3 ® ® Windows 2000, XP, Vista , Server 2003 DOS ® Linux 4 ® Novell 5 *with USB support Keyboards 6 Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards 7 Mice Mice with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons, ® compatible with Microsoft 8 Note: Mouse software is not supported Monitor DVI Microphone Multimedia microphone/stereo with 3.5mm connectors Audio Multimedia speake
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Overview KVM Soho VGA U-type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v.2.1 F1DS102L, F1DS104L Unit Display Diagrams Front View KVM Switch front panel KVM Soho VGA U-type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v.2.1 F1DS102L, F1DS104L USB Hub Port 1 back panel front panel Audio/Mic Switch KVM Soho DVI 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v.2.1 F1DD102L, F1DD104L Back View back panel 4th Computer 3rd Computer 2nd Computer 1st Computer DVI Console Port Port Port Port Port front panel KVM Soho DVI 4 Port Enclosur Po
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section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DD102L, F1DD104L Power: 9V, 1A DC adapter with center 2 pin-positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DD102L), 4 (F1DD104L) 3 Console Keyboard: USB Console Mouse: USB 4 Monitor Supported: DVI-D Max Resolution: 1920x1200 5 Audio Input/Output: 3.5mm jack Microphone Input/Output: 3.5mm jack 6 DVI Port: DVI-D LED Indicators: 4 (F1DD102L), 8 (F1DD104L) 7 Enclosure: High-impact plastic Dimensions: F1DD102L 12.5 (L) x 5.5 (W) x 5.5 (D) in.
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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 an
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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 Switch, using the USB KVM 7 cable, and audio and mic cables. 8 St
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Installing the KVM Switch NOTE REGARDING DDC SUPPORT: In order to read the monitor’s DDC information accurately, the following steps must be followed whenever a different monitor is connected to the KVM Switch: Step 1. Power down each computer that is connected to the KVM Switch. Step 2. Remove the power supply from the back of the KVM Switch. Step 3. Disconnect the host cables from the back of the KVM Switch. Step 4. Disconnect the monitor that is connected to the console port of the KVM Swit
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section Installing the KVM Switch Audio and Microphone Connections 1 Note: Speakers and microphones are not required for use of your KVM Switch. 2 Connect the Audio Step 1. Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3 3.5mm plug to the lime audio jack in the “Console” section of the KVM Switch. 4 5 6 Step 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 7 KVM Switch. 8 Step 3. U
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Installing the KVM Switch Powering Up the Systems The KVM Switch must be powered up before the computers. Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are attached 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 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 selectors located on the front
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section Using the KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors 1 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. 2 KVM LED Center Function 3 4 Audio LED 5 • Pushing the button in the center switches both the KVM Switch and audio for that specific computer at the same time. 6 • Pushing the KVM LED on t
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Using the KVM Switch Hot-Key Preceding Sequence Configuration For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks, there is also one convenient way to configure it. 1. Press “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 beeps, then release the button]. 2. Select and press the key you
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section 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, 1 ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK (as detailed in the Hot-Key Quick Reference Table below). or 2 You can use another method: Press and hold the last button to enter the hot-key setting mode. 3 Step 1. Pr ess and hold the last button (i.e., the second button on the 2-port model or the fourth button on the 4-port
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Using the KVM Switch Notes: 1. The USB keyboard hot keys allow faster and broader control of your KVM Switch and audio/mic switching in addition to the front-panel buttons. If you have configured a hot-key preceding sequence other than two consecutive scroll locks, you should change your hot-key sequence accordingly. (For hot-key preceding sequence configuration, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide.) 2. When the binding of PC and audio and mic switching is enabled by the hot
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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. Using 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 to
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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 Upgrade Using the Windows Version Utility 1 Prepare your KVM Switch and the Host PC 2 Note: The host PC must be running Windows 2000 or above in order to complete the firmware upgrade. 3 Step 1. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to the KVM Switch. Check to make 4 sure that the KVM cables for port 1 remain connected to the KVM Switch and the USB connector at the other end is plugged into a USB port on the host PC. The 5 monitor connector is not us
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide Activate the Firmware-Upgrade Utility Program Note: You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade process might be undermined. Step 4. Double-click the icon of “Belkin Soho.exe”, the firmware-upgrade utility program. A warning message box may appear if you have antivirus software running on the PC. Read it carefully for informa
