KVM SmartView IC-712-C, SmartView IC-714-C User Manual

KVM

SWITCH

(IC-712-C)

(IC-714-C)

USER MANUAL V1.0

IC-712-C
IC-714-C

Package Contents –

§ 1 Smart View IC-712-C or IC-714-C KVM Switch

§ 1 User Manual

§ 3L-1512C & 3L-1518C each 1 pcs for IC-712-C,

each 2 pcs for IC-714-C

§ 1 PS/2 to USB A-type cable adaptor

§ 1 PS/2 to USB B-type cable adaptor

Please contact your vendor if anything is missed.

Features

§ Controls PCs with one PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and
monitor respectively

§ Exclusively one port for supporting USB 1.0, 1.1 & 2.0
Specification

§ Supports the standard PS/2 mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse
(PS/2 compatible/Optical/Explorer 3.0), WheelMouse Optical,
Trackball (Optical 1.0/Explorer 1.0) & Logitech TrackMan
(Marble/Marble FX/ Marble+), Cordless MouseMan
(Wheel/Optical), Cordless TrackMan (FX/Live) mouse, Cordless
Optical Trackman, MX300 Optical mouse

§ Fully supports the Microsoft IntelliPoint 4.0 mouse driver &
Logitech MouseWare driver

§ Supports the Window 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP, DOS,
Linux, Novell Netware, FreeBSD

§ Superior video quality - Up to 1920 x 1440, DDC, DDC2,
DDC2B, DDC2AB, 200MHz

§ Real mouse identification function

§ 2 ways for PC selection -- Push-button switch or hot key

§ Easy to install--No software required

§ Hot Pluggable

§ Integral keyboard and mouse emulation for PC booting error

free

§ Auto scan function to monitor PCs

§ Auto skips over the power-off PC

§ Beep sound and multi selection ways on/off option for port

selection

Specifications

Function IC-712-C IC-714-C

PC Connectors 2 4

Port Selection Push-Button Switch / Hot Key

On Line 2 4

LEDs

Selected 2 4

Keyboard

PS/2

Emulation

Mouse PS/2

Console Port 1x6 pin mini-DIN Female (PS/2)

Connector-

Keyboard

CPU Port

2x6 pin mini-DIN

Female (PS/2)

4x6 pin mini-DIN

Female (PS/2)

Console Port 1x6 pin mini-DIN Female (PS/2)

Connector-

Mouse

CPU Port

2x6 pin mini-DIN

Female (PS/2)

4x6 pin mini-DIN

Female (PS/2)

Console Port 1x HD-15 Female (Std. VGA/SVGA)

Connector-

Monitor

CPU Port

2x HD-15 Male

(Std. VGA/SVGA)

4x HD-15 Male

(Std. VGA/SVGA)

Connector-

Keyboard,

Mouse

The last

CPU Port

1x USB B-Type

VGA Resolution

1920x1440 (Max.), DDC, DDC2,

DDC2B, DDC2AB, 200MHz

Power Adapter DC 9V 300mA (Min.) spare

Scan Interval 5 sec ~ 30 sec

Housing Metal

Weight 430 g 650 g

Dimensions (LxWxH) 128x75x45 mm 200x75x45 mm

Cable Requirement

3L-1512C (1.2m), 3L-1518C (1.8m) &

2L-2112C (1.2m), 2L-2118C (1.8m)

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Hardware Requirements

Requirement specifications

Console

One highest resolution VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor.
One PS/2 mouse.
One PS/2 keyboard.

PC

One VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
One 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) mouse port.
One 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) keyboard port.
One USB port.

Cable Smart View custom cables or equivalent.

Appearance

Front View

1. Push-button Switches (Manual type)

2. Port LEDs

3. Console Keyboard and Mouse Ports

Rear View

1. Console Monitor and USB B-Type Connectors

2. CPU Port Connectors

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Cable connection instruction

1. Connects A1 and B1, and then connects A2 and B2 as
well.

2. Connects C to the last CPU port of KVM switch.

3. Connects D to the connectors of PC or Notebook.

Installation

Before the installation, make sure the peripherals of all PCs are
grounded properly and turned off.

1. Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse with the Console

Port Connectors.

2. Use the recommended extension cables to connect the

PCs with the CPU Ports of KVM Switch.

3. Turn on the PCs.

Operation

1. The function of LED display:

LED DISPLAY DESCRIPTION

Light off PC power off
Green light on PC power on and connected
Green light on & Red light

flashing

PC power on, connected and
selected

Note: It occurs occasionally that the green light of LED display is

on and the red light of LED display keeps flashing after
shutting down the PC because of the PC default. The
condition will not affect the regular operation of KVM switch.

2. 2 ways for PC selection – Push-button switch, hot key
2-1 Push-button switch (Manual Type)

Press the button on front panel to switch the CPU ports.
The red light of LED indicates which PC is selected.

2-2 Hot Key option
Hot Key Navigation allows you to select PC from the

keyboard directly.
Options for Hot Key Navigation:

§ Select PC by Hot Key

§ Command mode

§ Auto scan mode

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§ Beep sound on/off option: Press [Right Shift] key
twice to turn on or off the beep sound when needed.

§ Select PC by Hot Key:
Press either left or right [Ctrl] key twice.

Item Hot Key Operation

Function

IC-712-C

[L Ctrl] + [L Ctrl] or
[R Ctrl] + [R Ctrl]

Access between two PCs.

IC-714-C [L Ctrl] + [L Ctrl] Switch to the previous PC.
IC-714-C [R Ctrl] + [R Ctrl] Switch to the next PC.

§ Command Mode:
Press [Num Lock] key twice, and the 3 keys [Num Lock],
[Caps Lock] and [Scroll Lock] will flash to access the
Command Mode.
a). Directly press the function key [F1] ~ [F2] for IC-712-C or

[F1] ~ [F4] for IC-714-C to select PC.

b). Press [Left Ctrl] key to disable [Ctrl] and [Shift] hot key

function.

c). Press [Right Ctrl] key to enable [Ctrl] and [Shift] hot key

function.
d). Press [Left Shift] key to turn off the beep sound.
e). Press [Right Shift] key to turn on the beep sound.
f). Press [Left Alt] key to disable Auto skip function.
g). Press [Right Alt] key to enable Auto skip function.
h). Press [Esc] or [Enter] key to quit the mode.
Note: [Ctrl] Hot Key function – Selecting PC port.

[Shift] Hot Key function – Beep sound on/off.

§ Auto Scan Mode:
Press [Scroll Lock] key twice to activate the Auto Scan Mode.
The time scale of Auto Scan ranges from 5 to 30 seconds,
and it can be recognized by the lights of the 3 keys [Num
Lock], [Caps Lock] and [Scroll Lock] as the timetable below.
a). Press the right number key [+] to increase time scale.
b). Press the right number key [-] to decrease time scale.
c). Press [Esc] key to quit the mode.
Note: Light(s) corresponding timetable

Seconds Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock

5 seconds

Off Off On
10 seconds On Off Off
15 seconds On Off On
20 seconds Off On Off
25 seconds Off On On
30 seconds On On Off

3. The boot-up default of Smart View KVM Switch is
connected to your first activated PC.

4. When the PC is shut down under the function of “Auto
skips over the power-off PC”, it cannot be turned on again
by keyboard.

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Troubleshooting

Make sure the cables are qualified and positioned.

Q1 : The keyboard does not respond accurately.
A1a: Re-install the keyboard. Unplug the keyboard from the

Console Port and plug it back again.

A1b: Re-install the Smart View KVM Switch. Shut down the PCs,

unplug the cables from the Smart View KVM Switch and wait
for five seconds. Then plug the cables back and activate the
PCs.

A1c: When under Auto Scan Mode, please press [Esc] key to

escape.

A1d: PCs can’t supply the power to Smart View KVM Switch.

Please attach a power adapter of DC9V 300mA with positive
central polarity.

A1e: Try another keyboard.
Q2 : The mouse does not respond accurately.

A2a: Re-install the mouse. Unplug the mouse from the Console

Port and plug it back again.

A2b: Re-install the Smart View KVM Switch. Shut down the

PCs, unplug the cables from the Smart View KVM Switch,
and wait for five seconds. Then plug the cables back and

activate the PCs.
A2c: Make sure the mouse is set on PS/2 mode.
A2d: PCs can’t supply the power to Smart View KVM Switch.

Please attach a power adapter of DC9V 300mA with positive

central polarity.
A2e: Try another mouse.
Note: If you are using a particular mouse, we suggest installing the

mouse driver from original manufacturer to reveal the

functionality of Smart View KVM Switch.
Q3: The mouse is out of control.

A3: The characteristic of the mouse is inefficient. Try another

superior mouse and plug it back again. Start the operation

after hearing the beep sound.
Q4: There is the video problem.

A4a: The setting of resolution or bandwidth is over high. Smart

View KVM Switch supports the VGA, SVGA, Multisync and

XGA (interlaced) with the resolution up to 1920 x 1440 Hz.

The maximum bandwidth is 200 MHz.
A4b: The cable is unqualified. Please use the superior cables of

Smart View cables series.
Q5:
A5:

Why the green light of LED display is on and red light

keeps flashing after shutting down the PC?

The condition is normal and caused from the PC default. The

condition will not affect the regular operation of Smart View

KVM switch.

Trademarks:
All the companies, brand names, product names are

referred to this manual, are the trademarks or

registered trademarks belonging to their respective

companies.

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