IOGear GCS614A User Manual

MiniView™ Micro Audio

4 Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables

Installation Manual ( GCS614A)

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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich ke yboard, video, and mouse s witches on the market. IOGEAR accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro Audio by IOGEAR

’s MiniView™ Micro A udio s witches are first-rate connectivity

, you can access two to four computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor), and allow them share multimedia speak ers. MiniView™ Micro Audio allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.

We hope you enjoy using your MiniVie w™ Micro A udio , yet another first-r ate connectivity solution from IOGEAR

Table of Contents

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Requirements Pictorial Introduction Installation Operation

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Specification Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Con’d Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement

Limited Warranty

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This package contains:

Package Contents

1 MiniView

Micro Micro Audio 4 Port KVM Switch 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card

If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

Overview

Introducing the four port MiniView™ Micro Audio KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one ke yboard, one monitor and one mouse to control two/four PCs or Macintosh systems*, and share the multimedia speakers among them. This self-po wered KVM switch f eatures mouse & k eyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. With KVM cab les (6' long) molded into the unit, all y ou need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’v e got a complete KVM solution from

IOGEAR

* Macintosh support requires IOGEAR

technology provides rich, 32-bit color at

’s Mac Adapter .

Features

• The smallest 4 port KVM switch with audio support available.

• Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control 4 computers.

• Share multimedia speakers among two computers.

• 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup.

• Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, MouseMan+, and other special mice

are supported

• Port selection through convenient Hot K e ys.

• PS/2 mouse emulation f or error-free boot-up.

• Save space and reduce desktop clutter .

• Plug-n-Play monitor support.

• Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536

• No software required.

• Built in AutoScan mode.

• LEDs allow for easy status monitoring.

• 3 Y ear Limited Warranty .

Requirements

Console

• A V GA, SV GA, or Multisync monitor capab le of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation.

• A PS/2 Style Mouse.

• A PS/2 Keyboard.

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:

• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card.

• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.

• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port.

Requirements

Cables

For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, high-quality 4-in-1 Custom KVM cables have been designed into the GCS614A. There is no need f or a separate cab le purchase.

Note:

The KVM cables have PS/2 style ke yboard and mouse connectors. The GCS614A does not support AT k eyboards or serial mice .

Pictorial Introduction

1. KVM Cables

These 4-in-1 cables connect to the keyboard, video , mouse, and audio ports on the computers you are installing. (need to add the connectors at the cables’ ends).

2. Po rt LEDs

A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. Depending on the port’s status , the LED may flash according to a specific pattern.

3. Speaker Jack

The cable from your speakers (optional) plugs in here.

4. Console P orts

Your keyboard, monitor, and mouse, plug in here. Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.

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Installation

Step 1.

Before you begin, please turn off the computers you are going to connect to the MiniView™ Micro Audio.

NOTE:

to prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, please make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.

Connect your monitor to the female VGA port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio .

Connect your PS/2 keyboard into the PS/2

keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio. Connect your PS/2 mouse into the PS/2

keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio. Connect your speakers directly into the audio

port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.

Installation

Step. 2

Connect the V GA cable that is b uilt into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the VGA port on your computer.

Connect the PS/2 keyboard cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the PS/2 key-board port on your computer.

Connect the PS/2 mouse cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the PS/2 mouse port on your computer.

Connect the speaker cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the speaker port on your computer.

Step 3.

Repeat step 2 for the rest of you computers.

Step 4.

T urn on the power to the computers.

Installation

Operation

Accessing all of your computers from a single console could not be easier. The GCS614A uses Hotkey combinations to give the KVM f ocus to the computer of your choice.

The GCS614A provides the following Hotke y features:

- Selecting the Active Port

- Auto Scan Mode

Invoking Hotke y Mode

All Hotkey operations begin by in v oking simple step:

Press following ke ys in order: [Ctrl], [Alt], [Shift]

Note: Press one key at a time, and follow the order as above.

Hotkey Mode

. Inv oking Hotk ey Mode tak es just one

Operation

When Hotkey Mode is active:

- The keyboard Caps Loc k and Scroll Loc k LEDs flash in succession. The y stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode.

- Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. Only Hotke y compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (Described in the sections that f ollow) can be input.

- Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits Hotkey Mode.

Selecting the Active Port

Each CPU port is assigned a numeric Port ID (1 - 4). The port number is described by the number of little dots under the LED lights. F or instance, port #1 has one dot under the LED of the port number one, port #2 has two dots under the LED of the port number two, so on so forth.

Operation

To select an active port:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 11)

2. Press and release the appropriate P ort ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4) After you press the number , the KVM focus s witches to the designated computer and y ou

automatically exit Hotkey Mode .

Auto Scan Mode

The Miniview Micro Audio’ s A uto Scan f eature automatically cycles through the f our ports at 5 second intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without ha ving to s witch from port to port manually.

To start Auto Scan Mode:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 11)

Operation

2. Press and release [0] Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit A uto Scan

Mode. The Port that is active at the time scanning stops remains active.

Note:

1. Auto Scan only scans ports that are powered on. It passes over any powered off ports.

2. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] in order to regain normal control of their use.

3. Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits both Auto Scan Mode and Hotkey Mode.

Operation

LED Display

Activity

Off On (Steady)

Flashing

Function

Port is not selected Port is connected to an active computer Port is connected to an active computer, and is being accessed

in AutoScanMode

Specification

Specifications

Function

Computer Connections PortSelection LEDs Console Ports

CPU Connectors

ScanInterval Video Resolution Environment

Housing Weight Dimensions (L x W xH)

Specification

4 Hot Keys 4

Selected Keyboard

1 x 6 pin mini-DINfemale (purple) 1 x 6 pin mini-DINfemale (green)

Mouse Video

1 x HDB-15 femail (blue)

Audio

1 x Earphone Jack (speaker) 4 x 6 pin mini-DINmale (purple)

Keyboard

4 x 6 pin mini-DI N male ( green)

Mouse

4 x HDB-15 male (blue)

Video

1 x Earphone plug (speaker)

Audio

5 Seconds 2048 x 1536; DDC2B Operating Temperature: 0 - 50° C

Storage Temperature: -20 - 60° C Humidity: 0 - 80% RH Noncondensing

Plastic

0.9 k

8.95 x 7.19 x 2.6cm

TroubleShooting

Symptom

Possible Cause Action

Keyboard Not

Loose cables.

Responding

Keyboard needs to be reset.

Switch needs to be reset

Switch is in Auto Scan Mode.

Selected port

Pressing Hot

connects to a

Keys Gets No

powered Off computer.

Response.

Hotkey sequence input incorrect ly.

Switch is in Auto Scan Mode.

Loose cables.

Mouse Not Detect ed, or Does Not Respond

Use of Mouse Port

Correctly.

Adapters

Mouse needs to be reset.

Check all keyboard cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets.

Unplug t he keyb oard fr om the Co nsole Keyboard Port, then plug it back in.

Turn off the computers. Unplug the KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on.

Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode.

Resend the Hotkey command selecting a port that has a powered On computer attached.

Resend the Hotkey command - press and release each key in the sequence individually.

Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode.

Check all mouse cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets.

This unit is designed to only work with PS/2 mice and computers with PS/2 type mouse ports. Serial mouse ports with adapters cannot be used.

Unplug th e m ouse fr om t h e C o ns ole Mouse Port, then plug it back in.

Tr oubleShooting Con’ d

Symptom Possible Cause Action

Mouse Not Detected, or Does Not Respond Correctly.

Video Problems

Switch needs to be reset.

Mouse set to Serial Mode.

Incorrect Mouse Driver.

Resolution and/or Bandwidth set too high

Turn off the computers and unplug the KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on.

Some mice can be set to act as either a PS/2 or serial mouse. Make sure the mouse is set to PS/2 mode.

Check your Device Manager to be sure that the correct driver for your mouse (obtained from the manufacturer, or supplied by the operating system), has been installed.

Select a lower resolution and/or bandwidth.

TroubleShooting Con’d

The unit is designed to work

1. with PS/2 keyboards. XT (84 key) and AT ke yboards will not work.

Some Notebooks, notably

2. the IBM Thinkpad and T oshiba Tecra, have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously . T o avoid this, only connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook’s keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer.

Technical Support

If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T .I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T .I.L. w as designed to provide you with the latest technical inf ormation about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here , so please try it out before contacting technical support.

Technical support is available Monday through F rida y from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached at (949) 453-8782 or by email support@iogear.com.

Radio & TV Interference Statement

WARNING!!! 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. This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is lik ely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to tak e whate v er measures may be required to correct the interference.

Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.

Contact info.

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