LevelOne KVM-0290 User manual

LevelOne

User Manual

KVM-0290

2-Port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch

Version 1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................3

1.1. FEATURES............................................................................................................................................3

1.2. PHYSICAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................4

1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................4

2. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................5

3. INSTALLING THE USB/HDMI CABLE KVM SWITCH........................................................................6

3.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................6

3.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................6

3.3. HOT SWAPPABLE ................................................................................................................................6

3.4. DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 98/SE ONLY)...............................................................................6

4. OPERATION...............................................................................................................................................9

4.1. PUSH BUTTON OPERATION.................................................................................................................9

4.1.1. PC SELECTION...............................................................................................................................9

4.1.2. AUTO-SCAN....................................................................................................................................9

4.2. HOT KEY OPERATION..........................................................................................................................9

4.2.1. PC SELECTION...............................................................................................................................9

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch that

employs HDMI display technology for use with high definition digital monitors

and HDTVs. With integrated digital audio, the KVM Switches also allow

users to experience high-definition sound. You now have a high quality,

durable system that enables you to control two computers from one console

(USB Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor).

1.1. Features

1. Controls 2 computers from a single console (Keyboard/Mouse) over USB

connection.

2. Support Window 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/2003, Mac , Linux

3. Compliant with HDMI 1.3a,

4. HDCP compliant.

5. Supports HD audio.

6. Supports hot-swap.All devices connected to the KVM can be added or

removed at any time, without shutting the unit down.

7. Supports USB keyboard Hot-Key Switch (for Microsoft Windows series) and

push buttons for easy operation.

8. Supports Auto-Scan function to alternate video between both computers.

9. Supports LED display for PC and audio status monitoring.

10. Supports max resolution : 1920x1200@60Hz

11. Supports Plug and Play.

12. Self powered through USB connection.

1.2. Physical Diagram

Active PC LED Indicators:

BLUE LED indicates that the 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch is switched

to the corresponding PC.

PC Connection LED Indicators:

GREEN LED indicates the status of PC connection..

1.3. Package Contents

1. One 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch.

2. User’s manual.

USB Keyboard

USB Mouse

HDMI Output

PC 1 LED Indicators (Blue)

PC connection 1 LED Indicators (Green)

PC connection 2 LED Indicators (Green)

PC 2 LED Indicators (Blue)

PC1 Selection Push Button

PC2 Selection Push Button

2. Specifications

Specification

Number Of Computers Controlled

Selection Method

USB Keyboard Hot Key and Push button

USB Versions supported

USB 1.1 / 2.0

LEDs

Blue for PC Selection

Green for PC ON-Line Selection

PC Connectors

USB

2 x Type A USB Connectors

Video

2 x HDMI (male)

KVM Body

3 x Video Connector (male)

Console Ports

Keyboard / Mouse

2 x Type A USB Connectors (female)

Video

1 x HDMI (female)

Auto-Scan Interval

10 Seconds

DDC2B monitor

Yes (Max. Resolution: 1920x1200)@60Hz

Hot Swappable

Yes

Operating systems supported

Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/2003, Mac, Linux

Device driver

Power

By PC USB power

Cable Length

1.20 Meter

Dimensions ( L x W x H )

65 x 85 x 25 mm

Unit Weight

330 g

3. Installing the USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch

3.1. System Requirements

1. A PC with USB port and 1 HDMII port.

2. Graphic card support the audio output over the HDMI port(Recommend).

3. Windows 98 or later, Mac OS 8/9/OS X, Linux Kernel 2.3 or later.

4. USB Keyboard and mouse.

5. Monitor with HDMI port

6. Monitor has speakers or audio output port(Recommend).

3.2. Hardware Installation

1. Turn off computers.

2. Plug the USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor to the corresponding

connectors on KVM Switch.

3. Connect KVM switch cables to HDMI, USB ports on computers.

4. Turn on computers

Note: If the monitor can not support the maximum resolution it should

have with KVM switch, please restart the computers to work out the

problem.

3.3. Hot Swappable

The 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch supports hot-swap technology. All

the components can be added or removed at any time without shutting the

PC down.

3.4. Driver Installation (Windows 98/SE only)

After you connect the 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch to your PC, Win

98 will automatically detect the device and prompt for the driver installation.

Please install the 2-port USB Cable KVM Switch by the following instruction

from Step A-G.Please have your Windows 98 CD ready.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

A. Press “Next” to Continue.

(Ref. Fig. A)

B. Select “Search for the

best driver for your device”

and press “Next”to

continue.

(Ref. Fig. B).

C. Please insert the

“Windows 98” CD into your

CD-ROM drive. Click

“CD-Rom drive”and press

“Next”to continue.

(Ref. Fig. C)

Fig. D

Fig. E

* The driver might be located in a different directory from the figure above.

Fig. F

D. Press “Next” to start the

installation process.

(Ref. Fig. D)

E. Sometimes Windows

cannot locate the necessary

driver automatically. So you

need to choose “Browse” to

specify the location of the

driver on your “Windows

98” CD manually.

(Ref. Fig. E)

F. Press “OK” to continue

(Ref. Fig. F)

Fig. G

4. Operation

The 2-port USB/HDMI Cable KVM Switch can switch the keyboard, mouse

audio and video by pushing button and Hot Key.

4.1. Push Button Operation

4.1.1. PC Selection

User can switch Computers (Keyboard, Mouse, Audio and Video inputs) by

pressing push button directly.

4.1.2. Auto-Scan

Start Auto-Scan

Press and hold push button for longer than 3 seconds will turn the

system into auto-scan mode. The auto-scan time interval is fixed to 10

seconds.

Stop Auto-Scan

Under auto-scan mode, press any push button will stop auto-scan.

4.2. Hot Key Operation

When using the Hot Key sequences, the keys must be pressed within 6 seconds,

otherwise the Hot Key action will terminate.

The Hot Key Operation is only supported under Microsoft Windows series

system.

4.2.1. PC Selection

[ScrollLock] + [ScrollLock] → change the active PC port.

Hot Key

Action

[ScrollLock] + [ScrollLock]

Switch active PC connection to the next PC

G. Press “Finish” and

Windows has finished

installing the USB Human

Interface Device driver for

PS/2 keyboard & mouse.

(Ref. Fig. G)

Notification of Compliance

Appendix A

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

For complete DoC please visit

http://global.level1.com/downloads.php?action=init

GPL License Agreement

GPL may be included in this product, to view the GPL license agreement goes to

http://download.level1.com/level1/gpl/GPL.pdf

For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit

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