IOGear MiniView G-CV160 Owner's Manual

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IOGEAR

16560 Aston Street

Irvine, CA 92606

Phone: [phone]

Toll Free: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.iogear.com

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

This IOGEAR package contains:

G-CV160 Mac – PS/2 Adapter
ADB Patch Cable
Mac Video Patch Cable
User Manual & Setup Guide
Product Registration / Warranty Card

Please check to make sure that all components are
included and nothing is damaged. If you discover a
problem, please contact your dealer. Before
connecting your MiniViewTM, read the manual
thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully in order to prevent any
damage to the unit and/or any devices it connects
to.

ContentsContents

Introduction ……...…………...……... 0101
Features / Sys. Requirements …… 0202
Installation ……………………..……… 0303

KVM Setup …………………………………..
Non-KVM Setup ………...………….……….

Connection Diagrams ……………………....

Dip Switches ….………………………… 0606

Video
Keyboard & Mouse

Mac Key Assignments …………….… 0808
Specifications …………………….….… 0909
Radio Interference / Warranty ...… 1010
Contacting IOGEAR ..…………………. 1111

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IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR’s MiniViewTM
Mac Adapter, a Macintosh-PS/2 converter that
allows seamless integration of a Macintosh
computer into your existing KVM configuration.
Our Mac Adapter is fully compatible with older
Macintosh systems, the new iMac, G3 and G4.
Full Macintosh keyboard functionality is supported
on any PS/2 keyboard, while a second ADB port
allows your existing ADB devices to be used with
the Mac. Although this unit is fully compatible with
our PS/2 KVM switches, it can also be used as a
stand-alone Mac-PS/2 converter. We hope you
enjoy using your new Macintosh Adapter – yet
another first-rate connectivity solution from
IOGEAR.

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FeaturesFeatures / System Requirements / System Requirements

Features
 Converts from ADB and DB-15 to PS/2 and HDB-15

 Allows a Macintosh system to be incorporated into

your KVM setup.
 Secondary ADB port provides support for additional
Macintosh accessories.

 Full Mac functionality supported on a PS/2 keyboard
 No software required.
 Patented VSE technology supports ultra high quality

video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440.

 Save time, space and money.
 3 Year Limited Warranty.

System Requirements

1) Macintosh computer with:
ADB connectors for the mouse & keyboard
DB-15 connectors for the video (standard Mac
Video)

2) A PS/2 mouse

3) A PS/2 or AT keyboard

4) A VGA, SVGA or MultiSync monitor

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InstallationInstallation

Installation in a KVM setup:
Before installing your G-CV160, please make sure

your Macintosh is powered OFF.

1) Connect the PC keyboard and mouse ports
on the G-CV160 to one of the PC ports on
your KVM switch. Be sure the keyboard port
on the KVM switch is connected to the key­board port on the G-CV160, and the same is
true for the mouse ports.

2) If you have an older Macintosh with DB-15
(Mac video) connectors, connect the PC
video port on the G-CV160 to the correspond­ing video port on your KVM switch. If you're
connecting the G-CV160 to a new G3, G4 or
other Macintosh with HDB-15 video connec­tors, you can bypass the video portion of the
G-CV160 and connect the video port on your
KVM switch directly to the Mac.

3) Connect the Mac ports on the G-CV160 to
your Macintosh computer.

4) If you have any extra ADB devices (beside
the typical mouse and keyboard), connect
them to the 2nd ADB port on the side of the
G-CV160.

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InstallationInstallation

Before installing your G-CV160, please make sure your
Macintosh is powered OFF.

Installation without a KVM switch:

1. Connect your PS/2 keyboard and mouse to
the PC ports on the G-CV160.

2. If you have an older Macintosh with DB-15
(Mac video) connectors, connect your
monitor to the PC video port on the G­CV160. If you’re connecting the G-CV160
to a new G3, G4 or other Macintosh with
HDB-15 video connectors, you can bypass
the video portion of the G-CV160 and
connect the monitor switch directly to your
Mac.

3. Connect the Mac ports on the G-CV160 to
your Macintosh computer.

4. If you have any extra ADB devices (besides
the typical mouse and keyboard),
connect them to the 2nd ADB port on the
side of the G-CV160.

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InstallationInstallation

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Dip SwitchesDip Switches

Note: Do not modify the DIP Switches when your
Macintosh is powered-ON.

Switches 1-6 are used to set the appropriate video
properties for your configuration.
*1 – When SW5 and SW6 are both ON, the VGA and
SVGA resolution settings are selected in the monitor
portion of the control panel.

*2 – When SW1, SW5 and SW6 are all ON, VGA and

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Dip SwitchesDip Switches

Switch 7 is used to toggle between a standard 101 and
104 key keyboard.

Switch 8 toggles the mouse between high and normal
speed settings.

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Mac Key AssignmentsMac Key Assignments

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Radio Interference / Limited WarrantyRadio Interference / Limited Warranty

Radio & TV Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
within 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
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. There is no guarantee, however, that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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 IT’S 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 it’s 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

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Contacting IOGEAR Contacting IOGEAR

In the event that your MiniViewTM fails to function

properly, or you wish to contact us for any other

reason, here are a few ways to contact us.

IOGEAR

16560 Aston Street

Irvine, CA 92606

Phone: [phone]

Toll Free: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.iogear.com

[e-mail]

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