Digitus DS-12403 User Manual

Desktop 4-Port

Audio-Combo-KVM Switch

User’s Manual

(DS-12403)

4 Ports USB 2.0 KVM Switch with HUB and Audio User’s Manual

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Index

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 PHYSICAL DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................... 3

1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................... 3

2 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 LED INDICATORS .............................................................................................................. 5

3 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 6

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

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

3.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD CONNECTOR……………………………………………………7

3.4

USB ENUMERATION TIME .................................................................................................. 7

3.5 NOTICE FOR SUN MICRO SYSTEM USER ............................................................................ 7

3.6 DRIVER INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 8

4 OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 HOST SELECTION ............................................................................................................. 11

4.2 USB HUB SELECTION ..................................................................................................... 12

4.3 AUDIO SELECTION .......................................................................................................... 13

4.4 AUTO-SCAN FUNCTION: .................................................................................................. 14

4.5 BUZZER SETUP ................................................................................................................ 14

4.6 RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................ 14

4.7 HOT KEY SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 15

4.8 SUN MICRO SYSTEM FUNCTION KEY EMULATION: ......................................................... 17

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing of 4 Ports USB 2.0 KVM Switch with USB 2.0 HUB

and Audio. You now have a high quality and durability system to control multiple

computers/servers from one console (Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, Microphone and

Speaker).

1.1 Features

1 Controls 4 computers from a single console (keyboard/mouse) over USB connection by

using standard USB cables.

2 Supports PS/2 keyboard/mouse and USB keyboard/mouse.

3 Compliant with USB Specification Revision 2.0 and USB Device Class Definition

for HID Revision 1.11.

4 Four computers can share two USB downstream ports.

5 Supports two types of switching:

a. Push button on front panel

b. Hot keys on PS/2 and USB keyboard

6 LED display for easy status monitoring.

7 Supply Microsoft Intellimouse 3 ~ 5 Key Mouse & Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

series.

8 Supports VGA interface.

9 Supports WUXGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60HZ.

10 Supports Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/Xp/VISTA, Linux, MAC OS9/OSX,

SUNMICRO Solaris 8 or later.

11 Provide HUB switching in independent method or combination with the host

switching (USB HUB Auto-Switch mode).

12 Provides audio switching in independent method.

13 Auto-Scan function (Time interval can be adjusted between 5-20 seconds when the

Auto-Scan function is enabled).

14 Plug and Play (Windows 98/SE users might need your Windows CD to install the

HID driver for USB keyboard/mouse.)

15 KVM firmware is upgradeable via on-board mini-USB download connector

and external mini-programmer.

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1.2 Physical Diagram

1.3 Package Contents

The product you purchased should contain the equipment and accessories shown

as follows:

1 1 x 4 Ports USB 2.0 KVM Switch with USB 2.0 HUB and Audio.

2 2 x USB & VGA cable set.

3 2 x Audio cable.

4 1 x External power adaptor DC 5V 2A

5 1 x User’s Manual

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2 Specifications

2.1 General

Specification

Number Of Computer Controlled 4

Selection Method Push Button/Hot Key

LEDs

Host Selected LED (RED)

HUB Selected LED (Green)

Auto Switch & Auto Scan LED (Green)

Compliant with USB Version USB1.0 / USB1.1 / USB2.0

Compliant with HID Version USB HID 1.11

PC Connectors

Video 4 x VGA WUXGA male

USB 4 x USB Type B female

Microphone 4 x Audio Jack Female (Pink)

Speaker 4 x Audio Jack Female (Green)

Console port

Video 1 x VGA WUXGA female

Keyboard 1 x PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN female

Microphone 1 x Audio Jack Female (Pink)

Speaker 1 x Audio Jack Female (Green)

USB Downstream ports 2 x USB Type A female

Auto-Scan Interval 5,10,15,20 sec

DDC, DDC2 monitor Yes(Max.Resolution:1920x1200 @60Hz)

Operating system supported

Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista,
Mac OS9/X, Linux, Sun Micro OS

Cables Included 2 sets of USB, VGA and audio cable

Cable Length 1.8M

Power By External Adaptor

Output Voltage 5V

Output Current 2A

Hot Pluggable Yes

Firmware upgrade connector Mini USB female

Dimensions (LxWxH) 280 x 91 x 54 mm

Unit Weight 1018g

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2.2 LED Indicators

 Host Selected Indicators (RED)

ON: Indicates which PC is available and selected.

Flash: Indicates which Host PC is selected but is not available

 Hub Selected Indicators (GREEN)

Indicates which PC is connecting with USB downstream ports..

 Hub auto-switch / Auto-Scan Indicator (GREEN)

ON: Hub Auto-Switch mode is active. The USB HUB will switch with PC.

OFF: Hub Auto-Switch mode is inactive. The USB HUB is independent from

PC and must be switched by hot key.

Flash: Auto-Scan mode is active.