Belkin OmniCube User Manual

The OmniCube

™

User Manual

Guide d’utilisation de

l’OmniCube

™

Manual del usuario del

OmniCube

™

OmniCube

™

- Manual do

Usuário

P73049

F1D092

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Table of Contents

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Français (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Espanõl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components OmniCube™KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch. Controlling two PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor has never been easier or more affordable!

The OmniCube

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is small in size, but big in performance. Compatible with any PS/2 style computer, it is loaded with features comparable with more expensive KVM switches. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot-ups, plus Microsoft

IntelliMouse®support. The OmniCube™is also designed to handle the most demanding resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, without any noticeable degradation in image quality. Switching can be done through the convenient front-panel pushbutton, or by keyboard “Hot” key commands. And if you wish to control a Macintosh

computer, simply add the

Belkin MAC Adapter

™

for even more system control – ideal for graphic artists!

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Features

• Allows a user to control two PS/2 style computers from one keyboard,

mouse and monitor

• Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot-ups

• Microsoft

IntelliMouse®support

• Up to 1600 x 1200 resolution support

• Supports both AT and PS/2 style keyboards (AT requires AT-PS/2 adapter)

• Support VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors

• Uses standard cables

• Pushbutton on keyboard “Hot” key command switching

• AutoScan mode for even more convenience

• Audible feedback when switching

• Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK keys' status for each

computer automatically

• Front-panel status LEDs

• Works with OmniView

™

PS/2 MAC Adapter

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• No software required

• One year product warranty

Package Contents:

OmniCube™2-Port F1D092 9VDC, 600mA power supply F1D065-PWR This manual P72476 Registration card P72009

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Technical Specifications

Console Connectors:

Keyboard: 6 pin MiniDIN female Mouse: 6 pin MiniDIN female Monitor: HDDB15 female

Computer Port Connectors:

Keyboard: 6 pin MiniDIN female Mouse: 6 pin MiniDIN female Monitor: HDDB15 male

Dimensions:

Width: 4 5/8" (118mm) Height: 1 3/4" (45mm) Depth: 4 5/8" (118mm)

Weight: 1.06 lbs (483g) Operating Temp: 32 to 104 deg. F (0~40 deg. C) Storage Temp: -4 to 140 deg. F (-20~60 deg. C) Humidity: 0~80% RH

non-condensing

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Product Detail

PS/2

Keyboard

Connector

PS/2 Mouse

Connector

Port Status LEDs

Port Select Button

HDDB15 Female

Connector to Monitor

HDDB15 Male Connectors to Computer VGA Ports

PS/2 Connectors to

Computer Keyboard ports

PS/2 Connectors to

Computer PS/2 Mouse ports

PC2 Connectors PC1 Connectors

Front View

Rear View

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List of Parts Needed

Make sure you have the right cables!

The OmniCube™requires two sets of cables to connect to the two computers you will be controlling. Below are the Belkin part numbers and their descriptions. We recommend purchasing a PS/2 Cable Kit, as it contains all the cables you need to connect one computer to the OmniCube™.

High-Resolution PS/2 Cable Kit - A3X982 Includes:

• 2 x F2N036-06

• 1 x F2N025-06-T (see below for descriptions of each)

Individual Cables:

• PS/2 cable for keyboard and mouse ports

6 pin MiniDIN male/male

Part# F2N036-XX

• Standard VGA cable for monitor port

HDDB15 male/female with thumbscrews

Part# F2N025-XX-T

Other Cables and Adapters:

High-Resolution PS/2 Cable Kit - A3X983 Includes high-resolution/high-refresh rate VGA monitor cable Includes:

• 2 x F2N036-06

• 1 x A3H981-06-T

• High-resolution/high-refresh rate VGA cable for monitor port

HDDB15 male/female with thumbscrews

Part# A3H981-XX

• AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter for use with an AT-style keyboard

5 pin DIN female/6 pin MiniDIN male

Part# F2N017

• PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter

for use with a computer having an AT-style keyboard port 6 pin MiniDIN female/ 5 pin DIN male

Part# F2N018

NOTE: The "XX" in the part number represents the length in feet.

6 pin MiniDIN

HDDB15

5 pin DIN Female

6 pin MiniDIN Male

6 pin MiniDIN Female

5 pin DIN Male

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WARNING: Follow these directions closely and in the proper order. Failure to do so may result in mouse and/or keyboard errors.

Before attempting to connecting anything to the OmniCube

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or the computers, make sure everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables may cause irreversible damage to your computers and the OmniCube

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Belkin Components will not be held responsible for damage caused.

Hardware Installation

Back of OmniCube

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1. Find a convenient place to

put your OmniCube

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. Its small size makes it ideal for the desktop. Take note of the length of your cable kits so that your computers, OmniCube

™

, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.

2. Connect the monitor to the

OmniCube

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. Using the attached cable which is included with your monitor, connect it to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the OmniCube

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labeled MONITOR.

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3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the OmniCube

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. If you have an

AT-style keyboard, you will need an AT-PS/2 adapter (Belkin Part# F2N017).

4. Connect the first computer's VGA cable to the OmniCube

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. Using the VGA cable (Belkin Part# F2N025-XX-T or A3H981-XX), connect the male end of the cable to the VGA port on the computer, and the female end on the PC1 VGA port at the back of OmniCube

™

PS/2 Style Keyboard

Front of

OmniCube

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F2N025-XX-T

Back of OmniCube

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Back of PC

F2N036-XX

Back of OmniCube

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Back of PC

PS/2 Mouse

5. Connect the first computer's mouse cable to the OmniCube

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. Using a PS/2 cable (Belkin Part# F2N036-XX), connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 mouse port on the back of the OmniCube

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Hardware Installation (continued)

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6. Connect the first computer's keyboard cable to the OmniCube

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. Using another PS/2 cable (Belkin Part# F2N036-XX), connect one end to the PS/2 keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of the OmniCube

™

. If your computer has an AT-style keyboard port, you will need a PS/2-AT keyboard adapter (Belkin Part# F2N018).

7. Double check all the connections. Make sure the keyboard and mouse

cables go to the correct ports.

8. Repeat steps 4-6 for the second computer.

9. Attach the power supply to the power supply connector at the back of

the OmniCube

™

. Plug this into any available AC outlet. This must be done last. You should see the LED for Port 1 on the front panel blink, and hear a beep. Power up your monitor.

10. You can now power up both computers simultaneously. The first

computer will show up on the monitor. Check to see if the keyboard, mouse and monitor work. If this is okay, press the SELECT button and check the functionality of the second computer. If you find any errors, double check all the cable connections.

Hardware Installation (continued)

F2N036-XX

Back of OmniCube

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Keyboard “Hot” Key commands:

To send commands to the OmniCube

™

, the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation. Below are the different commands:

: Switch to Port 1 : Switch to Port 2

: Switch to : Switch to

previous port next port

: Enables AutoScan mode

In AutoScan mode, the OmniCube

™

remains on one port for 10 seconds before switching to the next. There is no mouse or keyboard control in this mode. This is necessary to prevent errors. Otherwise, if the user is moving the mouse or using the keyboard when the OmniCube

™

switches to the next port, data flow is interrupted and will cause erratic mouse movement and/or the wrong characters to show up when using the keyboard.

To get out of AutoScan mode, press the SPACEBAR.

Usage

Selecting which computer to operate can be done either by pressing the SELECT button, or through keyboard “Hot” key commands. You will notice that after the OmniCube

™

switches to another computer, the mouse will be inoperative for about 1-2 seconds. This is normal operation and ensures that proper mouse synchronization is established.

Pressing the SELECT button cycles you through ports 1 and 2.

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Video:

Q: I am getting ghosting, shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor.

What do I do?

A: • Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly.

• Your resolution and/or refresh rate is extremely high, or your cable is too long. Replace your VGA cables with coaxial, double-shielded cables such as Belkin Part# A3H981-XX.

• Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum.

• Lower your refresh rate and/or screen resolution settings.

Keyboard:

Q: The keyboard is not detected, or a keyboard error is reported

during boot-up.

A: • Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly.

Q: The computers boot up fine, but the keyboard does not work. A: • Make sure it is plugged in properly.

• Make sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computer.

• Try a different keyboard.

• Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum.

Mouse:

Q: The mouse is not detected during boot-up. A: • Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly.

• Check your computer/motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 mouse port (or IRQ) is enabled.

Q: The computers boot up fine, but the mouse does not work. A: • Make sure it is plugged in properly.

• Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer. Rebooting is necessary when trying this.

• Try a different mouse.

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Mouse: (continued)

• Make sure the mouse is a true PS/2 mouse. A combination mouse will work just as long as it is set for PS/2 mode with the correct adapter. A serial mouse with a combo mouse adapter will NOT work.

• Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum.

Q: When I switch from one port to another, mouse movement is

completely erratic. What do I do?

A: • Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver. Make

sure that the driver is either for a Standard PS/2 or Microsoft

compatible PS/2 mouse. Try to obtain the latest version from your hardware manufacturer.

• If you are using specialized mice such as cordless mice, scrolling mice or mice with more than two operational buttons, try using generic PS/2 mouse drivers. Non–standard mice may be using non-PS/2 mouse protocol.

• Make sure you do not have any mouse drivers loaded in your config.sys or autoexec.bat files.

• Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports on the OmniCube

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• You can reset the mouse and resume proper mouse movement simply by unplugging the mouse from the front of the OmniCube

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for about

2-3 seconds, and plugging it in again.

• Make sure you followed the installation procedure closely. Before booting up the PCs, the OmniCube

™

must be powered with its power

supply. But before attaching the OmniCube

™

power supply, the

keyboard and mouse MUST be connected first.

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Information

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

F1D092 to which this declaration relates: Complies 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F1D092, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.

Belkin Components One Year Product Warranty

Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

Belkin Components B.V.

Diamantlaan 8 • 2132 WV

Hoofddorp • The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 235698765

Fax: +31 (0) 235612694

Belkin Components, Ltd.

Unit 13 • Gatelodge Close • Round Spinney

Northampton • Northants • NN3 8RX • UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1604678300

Fax: +44 (0) 1604678330

belkin.com

Belkin Components

501 West Walnut Street

Compton • CA • 90220 • USA

Tel: 310.898.1100

Fax: 310.898.1111

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