Black Box KV9622A User manual

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KV9624A

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FCC and IC RFI Statements

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND

INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following

measures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich

the receiver is connected.

• Consultanexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect

this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement

sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes

de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4.Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la

tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales

que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá la

descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser

referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,

alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe

colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios

de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el

aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del

equipo no sea eliminada.

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13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen

del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las

lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box, the Double Diamond logo, and ServSwitch are trademarks or

registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

IntelliMouse,Microsoft,Windows,andWindowsVistaareeitherregistered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the

property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications ............................................................................................7

2. Overview ............................................................................................8

2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................8

2.2 Features ............................................................................................8

2.3 Components .....................................................................................9

2.3.1 Front Panel...........................................................................9

2.3.2 Rear Panel..........................................................................10

2.4 What’s Included ..............................................................................11

2.5 What You’ll Need to Supply............................................................12

3. Installation ..........................................................................................13

3.1 ServSwitch Placement .....................................................................13

3.2 Hardware Installation ......................................................................13

3.2.1 Connecting the Console Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor..14

3.2.2 Connecting the Computers ...............................................15

3.2.3 Initial Power On .................................................................17

4. Operation ..........................................................................................18

4.1 Powering Up the System.................................................................18

4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons .............................18

4.3 Selecting Computers Using Hotkey Commands..............................18

4.4 Alternate Hotkey Commands..........................................................19

4.5 Function Button (4-Port Only).........................................................20

Appendix. Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 22

A.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions ............................................................ 22

A.2 Contacting Black Box ..................................................................... 23

A.3 Shipping and Packaging..................................................................24

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Hotkeys — Yes

Resolution — 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz per head

Supported Operating Systems — Windows®98 SE/Me/2000/XP, and

 WindowsVista™, Mac OS X, Linux®

User Controls —KV9622A:(1)PortSelectionbutton;

KV9624A:(4)PortSelectionbuttons,(2)FUNCbuttons

NOTE: Early models of KV9624A only have (1) FUNC button.

Connectors — (1) Power;

Consoleend:KV9622A,KV9624A:(2)DVI-I,(4)USBTypeA,(2)3.5-mmjacks

for audio (speaker and microphone);

Computerend:KV9622A:(4)DVI-I,(2)USBTypeB,(4)3.5-mmjacksforaudio

(speaker and microphone);

KV9624A:(8)DVI-I,(4)USBTypeB,(8)3.5-mmjacksforaudio(speaker

and microphone)

NOTE: The KV9622A physically has DVI-I connections, however, it only supports

DVI-D or digital video signals. The KV9624A will support either digital or

analog video, but not both at the same time.

Indicators — (2) or (4) Port

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C);

Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)

Power —9-12VDC,1.5-Apowersupply(included)

Size —KV9622A:2.25"Hx6.31"Dx4.19"D(5.71x16.03x10.64cm);

KV9624A:2.25"Hx8.7"Wx4.19"D(5.71x22.09x10.64cm)

Weight —KV9622A:2.2lb.(1kg);

KV9624A:3.5lb.(1.6kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The2-or4-PortServSwitchUSB/DVI/AudioKVMSwitch(KV9622Aor

KV9624A)enablesyoutocontroluptofourPCs,G3/G4Mac®, or Mac Pro com-

putersfromoneUSBkeyboard,oneUSBmouse,andtwoDVI[DigitalVisual

Interface] monitors, plus audio. You can also share two peripherals—plus a key-

board and mouse—among the two or four computers. A built-in USB hub ensures

smooth switching from one computer to the other. Supported mice include USB,

Microsoft®IntelliMouse®and other mice.

Setup is fast and simple, and there’s no software to configure. Its small footprint is

ideal for on or under your desktop. Use the front-panel buttons on the

ServSwitch™to select ports or start AutoScan. The front-panel LEDs will light with

the corresponding active port when switching between the computers. The

AutoScan function allows you to automatically scan and monitor all computers,

one by one, that are connected to the ServSwitch.

2.2 Features

•SupportsDVIdualdisplaysrunninginscanmodewithresolutionsupto1920x

1200@60Hz.KV9622Asupportsdigitalonly;KV9624Asupportsdigitaland

analog.

•TwoorfourcomputersshareuptofourdifferentUSBperipherals(keyboardand

mouse are included in this count).

•Selectcomputersviafront-panelbuttonsorhotkeys.

•Adjustthevideosignalstrengthusingtherear-panelFUNCbutton(4-port

model only).

•Selecttheaudioviahotkeys.

•Needsnodriversforkeyboardandmouseoperation.

•Supportskeyboardandmouseplug-and-play.

•Buzzersoundconfirmscomputerswitching.

•Pressfront-panelbuttonstoactivateAutoScan.

•Selectablescantimeinterval.

•SupportstwoDVImonitors.

•Self-poweredUSBoperation.

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•Nosoftwarerequired.

•Hotkeyfunctionsalloweasycomputeraccess.

•SupportsWindows,Mac,andLinux® host systems.

2.3 Components

2.3.1 Front Panel

Figure2-1showsthe2-PortServSwitchDTSeries(KV9622A)frontview.Figure

2-2showsthe4-PortServSwitchDTSeries(KV9624A)frontview.Table2-1

describes the components numbered in the illustrations.

1 2 1 2 3

Figure2-1.The2-PortServSwitch(KV9622A)front-panelview.

3 4 4 5

Figure2-2.The4-PortServSwitch(KV9624A)front-panelview.

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Table2-1.Front-panelcomponents(KV9622AandKV9624A).

Number Component Description

1CPU Status LEDs LEDs light when the connected computer is

powered on.

2Port selection buttons Press buttons 1–4 individually to select a com-

puter.

2Scan time buttons

Press buttons 1 and 2 together to change the

Scan time interval. The unit beeps 1,2, 3, or 4

times for scan times of 3, 8, 15, or 30 seconds,

respectively.

2AutoScan buttons

Press buttons 3 and 4 together to start AutoScan.

3CPU Select LED LEDs light when the connected computer is

selected.

4Scan time LEDs LED lights when you select Scan time interval.

5AutoScan LED LED lights during AutoScan.

6Power LED Lights when power is on.

2.3.2 Rear Panel

Figure2-3showsthe2-PortServSwitchunit’s(KV9622A)rearview.Figure2-4

showsthe4-PortServSwitchunit’s(KV9624A)rearview.Table2-2describesthe

components numbered in the illustrations.

7 13 8 11

12 12

9 10

Figure2-3.The2-PortServSwitch(KV9622A)back-panelview.

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