ATEN CM0264 User manual

2x4 DVI-HD Audio/Video Matrix KVMP Switch

CM0264

User Manual

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CM0264 User Manual

FCC Information

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 will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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

which the receiver is connected;

 Consult the dealer/an experienced radio/television technician for help.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

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Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

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User Notice

 All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this

manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

 The CM0264 provides free Open Source software. For further details,

please go to http://www.aten.com/opensource

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Package Contents

The CM0264 package consists of:

 1 CM0264 2x4 DVI-HD Audio/Video Matrix KVMP Switch  2 Custom HD audio/video KVM Cable Sets  2 Custom DVI-D KVM Cable Sets  1 Power Adapter  1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter  1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)  1 User Instructions*

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

* Features may have been added to the CM0264 since this manual was printed.

Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0323-AT3G

F/W Version: v1.0.097

Manual Date: 2012-04-11

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owne rs.

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

1. Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CM0264. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CM0264 Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

LED Status Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. Hardware Setup

Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3. Basic Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Default Display and Power On Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Non-PC Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Single Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dual Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Switching the Non-KVM Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

KVM Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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4. Keyboard Port Operation

Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Single Display Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cycling Through the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Going Directly to a Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Dual Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Cycling Through the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Going Directly to a Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Alternate Port Switching Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

List Switch Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Keyboard Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hotkey Buzzer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Disable Port Switching Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Restore Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Keyboard Emulation Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cursor Shift Port Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

SPC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Factory Default Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5. GUI Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Activating the GUI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

The Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The File Management Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

File Transfer GUI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

File Transfer Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Target Computer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Drag and Drop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Send and Receive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Copy and Paste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Other File Management Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

3n1 View Desktop Control and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Matrix Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Non-PC Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Matrix Windows Display Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Basic Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Advanced Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Port Switching via Matrix Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Cursor Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

RTF Transfer Using CnP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Desktop Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

After. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Before you Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

KVM Reset / Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Mac Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CM0264 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. Diagrams showing the necessary steps are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CM0264.

Chapter 4, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CM0264 installation.

Chapter 5, GUI Operation, provides a complete description of the CM0264’s Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to work with it.

Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the CM0264's firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CM0264.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to

press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps. → Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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→ Run means to

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CM0264 2x4 DVI-HD Audio/Video Matrix KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 2port HD audio/video KVM switch and a 2-port DVI KVM switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub in a dual display console setup with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a range of innovative desktop control features.

The CM0264 2x4 DVI-HD Audio/Video Matrix KVMP Switch’s Dual Display Console supports one DVI display and one HD audio/video display, allowing users to access 4 computers/devices from a single console, consisting of USB keyboard, USB mouse, and one or two displays. As USB hub, it permits each computer to access connected peripherals on a one-computer-ata-time basis.

As a matrix switch, the CM0264 enables effortless switching between two DVI sources and two HD audio/video sources via hotkeys, pushbuttons, mouse, and GUI. In addition, with support for two console displays, the CM0264 offers 3n1 picture-in-picture view mode that allows you to monitor up to four computers simultaneously. Further innovative desktop control features include on-screen file transfer and copy-paste functionality, as well as Cursor Shift port switching in dual-display mode.

Recognizing the increased importance of digital audio, the CM0264’s two HD audio/video interfaces integrate multi-channel audio support that allows users to experience high-definition audio such as Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio. Furthermore, a single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis). As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM focus.

With its unique design and innovative features, the CubiQ CM0264 2x4 DVIHD Audio/Video Matrix KVMP Switch provides both style and functionality for the SOHO environment. Allowing you to switch seamlessly between two HD audio/video- and two DVI-enabled PCs, and share USB peripherals and high-definition audio from a dual-display console, the CM0264 is ideal for multimedia applications, and offers the ultimate in space-saving, streamlined KVM technology for the desktop.

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Features

 4-port 2x4 DVI-HD Audio/Video Matrix KVMP Switch  One Dual Display USB console independently and simultaneously

controls two DVI computers, two HD audio/video computers or devices, and two additional USB devices

 Dual Display Console supports two displays – one DVI display and one

HD audio/video display

 Graphical User Interface (GUI) for convenient, user-friendly operation  File system management utility – transfer files between PCs  2-port USB 2.0 hub built in; fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification  Independent switching of KVM, USB peripheral, and audio focus  Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse, and GUI  Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio support  Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200 (DVI Single Link), 1080p (HD

audio/video)

 Supports widescreen resolutions  Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, and Mac  Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse

drivers and multifunction mice

 Cursor Shift Function – in dual-display mode, the mouse cursor can move

back and forth across both displays, shifting the KVM focus

 Video DynaSync

display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports

 Power on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the CM0264

automatically switches to the next powered-on computer

 Console keyboard port emulation/bypass feature supports most gaming/

multimedia keyboards

 Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting  Mac keyboard support and emulation*  Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers and HD audio/video

devices

 Firmware Upgradable

– Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up

* 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac keyboards.

2. Mac keyboards only work with their own computers

Chapter 1. Introduction

Requirements

Console

 A HD audio/video display capable of the highest possible resolution  A DVI Single Link display capable of the highest possible resolution  A USB mouse  A USB keyboard

Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be used with the converter included

in the CM0264 package.

 Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computers

The following must be available on each computer:  A HD audio/video port or DVI port

Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the display

card. We recomm end you purchase a high quality product.

 USB Type A port  Audio ports (optional)

Hardware

 2.0Ghz processor  1GB RAM

Cables

Two custom DVI-D Single Link KVM cable sets and two custom HD audio/ video KVM cable sets are provided with this package.

Converters

The following optional converters are available for the CM0264:

Converter Part Number

HD audio/video (F) to DVI (M) Converter

HD audio/video (M) to DVI (F) Converter

2A-127G

2A-128G

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the tables, below:

CM0264

OS Version

Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher

SuSE 8.2 and higher UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Novell Netware 6.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher

CM0264 Graphical User Interface (GUI)

OS Version

Windows XP, 2003, 2008, Vista x86/x64, Windows 7 x86/x64

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Language

The CM0264’s GUI is in English.

Components

2 23

Front View

LED Status Panel Detail

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No. Component Description

1 LED Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode

2 Port Selection

Pushbuttons

and port status. The Mode and Port Selection Pushbuttons each have three corresponding LED icons that represent audio, KVM1/V2, and USB status. See LED Display, page 14, for full details.

 Press the Port Selection Pushbuttons to manually

switch ports. See Manual Switching, page 15, for full details.

 Press and hold Port Selection Pushbuttons 1 and 2

simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode. See Going Directly to a Port, page 24, for full details.

 Press and hold Port Selection Pushbuttons 3 and 4

simultaneously for 2 seconds to execute a KVM reset. See KVM Reset, page 19 for full details.

3 Mode Selection

Pushbutton

 This pushbutton allows you to cycle through the three

modes of focus – KVM1/V2, audio, and USB.

 Press and hold Mode Selection Pushbutton before

powering on the CM0264 to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode. See Starting the Upgrade, page 49 for full details.

4 Console Audio

Ports

5 USB 2.0

Peripheral Port

Your speakers and microphone plug in here.

USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) plug into this port.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Rear View

No. Component Description

1 USB 2.0 Peripheral

Port

2 Console Port Section The cables from your USB keyboard, USB mouse, DVI

3 HD audio/video KVM

Port Section

4 DVI KVM Port Section The cables that link the CM0264 to your DVI Single

5 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack.

USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this port.

console display, HD audio/video console display, microphone and speakers plug into this section.

The cables that link the CM0264 to your HD audio/ video computers / devices plug in here. Each HD audio/video KVM port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket, and an HD audio/video connector.

Link computers plug in here. Each DVI KVM port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket, and a DVI-I Single Link connector.

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Chapter 2

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 55. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation is turned off. You must unplug the power cord s of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Hardware Setup

Cable Connection

To set up your CM0264 installation, refer to the installation diagram on page 11 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following:

1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB Console Ports located on the unit’s rear panel.

2. Plug your DVI display into the Console DVI-I Single Link Port located on the unit’s rear panel.

3. Plug your HD audio/video display into the Console HD audio/video Port located on the unit’s rear panel.

4. If you are using an IP phone headset or separate microphone and speakers, plug them into the analog audio ports on the unit’s front panel. These audio ports have priority over those on the rear panel.

5. If you are using separate speakers and microphone, plug them into the console analog audio ports on the unit’s rear panel.

6. Using the custom DVI KVM cable set, plug the DVI-D Single Link cable connector and the accompanying USB and audio connectors their corresponding sockets on the rear of the switch.

7. At the other end of the cable, plug the DVI and USB cables into their respective ports on the computer(s) that is(are) the source of DVI content.

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8. Using the custom HD audio/video KVM cable set, plug the HD audio/ video cable connectors and accompanying USB and audio connectors (if required) into their corresponding sockets on the rear of the switch.

Note: If the HD audio/video console display has built-in speakers and

supports audio through its HD audio/video interface, there is no need to use the speaker connectors on the custom HD audio/video KVM cable sets.

9. At the other end of the cable, plug the HD audio/video and USB cables into their respective ports on the computer(s)/device(s) that is (are) the source of HD audio/video content.

Note: If the source of HD audio/video content is non-PC, such as a DVD

player, a male-to-male HD audio/video cable can be used instead of the custom HD audio/video KVM cable set.

10.Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets (one easy-access port is located on the front for portable devices; the second is located on the rear).

11.Power on the displays.

12.Plug the power adapter that came with the CM0264 package into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack.

13.Power on the computers/devices.

Note: The recommended power-on sequence is Port 1–Port 2–Port 3–Port

4. See Default Display and Power On Sequence, page 13, for further details

Installation Diagram

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

HDMI

DVI

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Chapter 3

Basic Operation

Overview

There are four convenient methods to access the computers: manual, hotkey, Cursor Shift, and Matrix Windows in the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Manual operation involves pressing the Mode and port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel. This is discussed in this chapter. Hotkey operation, which involves entering combinations from the keyboard , is discussed in Chapter 4. Port switching via Cursor Shift and Matrix Windows in the GUI are discussed in Chapter 5.

Default Display and Power On Sequence

The CM0264’s default display is the DVI display. The first powered-on computer or device displays on the DVI display and has the default KVM focus. This means that, if an HD audio/video computer/device attached to Port 2, for example, is powered on first, it has the default KVM focus but displays on the DVI display*. Therefore, we recommend that your computers/devices are powered on in sequence, starting with the computer/device attached to Port 1 and ending with the computer/device attached to Port 4.

* An HD audio/video computer/device displays video on a DVI display, but

HD audio/video audio is not supported.

Non-PC Devices

Non-PC devices, such as DVD players, can only be accessed using the CM0264’s front panel pushbuttons (see Manual Switching, page 15) or keyboard hotkeys (see Port Switching, page 21). Furthermore, as non-PC devices cannot have complete KVM focus (only video), see Switching the Non- KVM Video, page 18 for further details.

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