Monoprice 38295 User Manual

2-Port USB and HDMI® KVM Switch

P/N 38295

User's Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra

attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this

manual in a safe place for future reference.

 This device is intended for indoor use only.
 Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not

place drinks or other containers with moisture on or near the device.

If moisture does get in or on the device, immediately unplug it from

the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying power.

 Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected

cables with wet hands.

 Do not expose this device to excessive vibration.
 Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations

in temperature or humidity.

 Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not

place it in, on, or near a heat source, such as a fireplace, stove,

radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.

 Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making

any electrical connections.

 Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners,

solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth

with warm water.

 This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open,

service, or modify this device.

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INTRODUCTION

This 2-Port USB and HDMI® KVM Switch allows you to use a single HDMI

monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, microphone, and headset/speakers

with two desktop or laptop computers. You can easily switch computers

using the built-in Port Selector, keyboard hotkeys, or with a simple

double-click of the mouse wheel. It supports HDMI video resolutions up

to 1900x1200 and is compatible with Windows®, Mac®, Linux®, UNIX®,

Novell® NetWare®, and DOS PCs. It features Video DynaSync™

technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes

the video resolution when switching ports. The KVM and audio focus can

be separated, so one computer can have the KVM focus and the other

the audio focus. If one of the connected computers is powered off, the

switch will automatically select the other computer.

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FEATURES

 Includes two sets of 3.9-foot USB, HDMI®, and audio cables built-in

for connecting the two computers

 Allows computer selection using the dedicated Remote Port

Selector button, keyboard hotkey, or with the simple double-click

of the mouse wheel

 Supports independent KVM and audio selection, one computer can

have the KVM focus, while the other has the audio focus

 Supports HDMI resolutions up to 1900x1200
 Features Video DynaSync™ technology, which eliminates boot-up

display problems and optimizes the video resolution when

switching ports

 Compatible with Windows®, Mac®, Linux®, UNIX®, Novell®

NetWare®, and DOS PCs

 Features independent KVM and audio computer selection
 Supports gaming and multimedia keyboards
 Supports multifunction and wireless keyboards and mice
 The console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most

mouse drivers

 Features Mac keyboard support and emulation
 Supports US English, French, and Japanese keyboard layouts
 Supports firmware upgrading
 Requires no external power connection

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring

that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to

none. If you have any problem with your order, please give us an

opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer

Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website

www.monoprice.com or via email at [e-mail]. Check the

website for support times and links.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all

the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact

Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.

1x 2-Port KVM Switch

2x Hotkey Stickers

1x User's Manual

1x Quick Start Guide

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Port LEDs: Two LEDs to indicate the selected computer and its

status. The LED illuminates solid when the corresponding computer

is selected. The LED flashes when the corresponding computer is

being scanned by the Auto Scan function. The LED is off when the

corresponding computer is not selected.

2. Console Keyboard Port: Plug your USB keyboard into this port.

3. Console Monitor Port: Plug your HDMI® display into this port.

4. Console Mouse Port: Plug your USB mouse into this port.

5. KVM Cables: Two sets of USB, HDMI, and audio cables for

connecting the two computers.

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OS

Version

Windows®

2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista® / 7

Linux®

RedHat

9.0 / Fedora and higher

SuSE

10 / 11.1 and higher

Ubuntu

7.04 / 7.10

UNIX®

FreeBSD

5.5 / 6.1 / 6.2

Novell®

NetWare®

6.0 / 6.5

Mac®

OS 9 and higher

DOS

6.2 and higher

6. Console Audio Ports: 3.5mm jacks for connecting a microphone and

headphones/speakers. Note that if your HDMI display has speakers,

you do not need to connect headphones/speakers, unless you want

to use separate the KVM and audio focus feature.

7. Remote Port Selector: Momentarily press the button to switch

computer selection. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to

swap the default Hotkey Prefix between Scroll Lock and Ctrl.

OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

The following table details the specific operating system versions

supported by the KVM.

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INSTALLATION

Perform the following steps to install this KVM switch.

1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and

unplugged from its power source. This is especially true for

computers that have the Keyboard Power On feature.

2. Plug your USB keyboard into the Console Keyboard Port on the

switch.

3. Plug your HDMI® display into the Console Monitor Port on the

switch.

4. Plug your USB mouse or graphics tablet into the Console Mouse

Port on the switch.

5. (Optional) Plug a microphone into the 3.5mm Console Audio Port

with the pink plastic ring.

6. (Optional) Plug a pair of headphones or powered speakers into the

3.5mm Console Audio Port with the green plastic ring. Note that if

your HDMI display has speakers, you do not need to use external

headphones/speakers, unless you want to use the separate KVM

and audio focus feature.

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7. Plug the two USB, one HDMI®, and two audio cables on one of the

KVM Cables into the appropriate ports on the first computer.

8. Repeat step 7 for the second KVM Cable and second computer.

9. Plug in and power on both computers. By default, the switch will

select the first computer that is powered on.

Note: The USB ports are standard USB 2.0 ports and can accept any USB

peripheral. If you want to use additional peripherals, plug a USB hub into

one of the two USB ports, then plug the keyboard, mouse, and additional

peripheral(s) into the hub.

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OPERATION

This KVM switch supports three different methods of switching the

selected computer, which are detailed in the following sections.

Important Note: Do not switch focus when a USB peripheral, other than

the keyboard and mouse, is in active operation. Doing so could result in

data loss and/or file corruption.

Manual Switching

Momentarily press the button on the Remote Port Selector to manually

switch the KVM and audio focus from one computer to the other.

Mouse Switching

Double-click the mouse wheel button to swap the KVM and audio focus

from one computer to the other.

Notes:

1. This method is only supported by USB 3-button mice with a scroll

wheel.

2. The function is not available by default. It must be enabled by first

enabling Mouse Emulation with the hotkey command ([m] [Enter]),

then turning on the Scroll Wheel Switching function ([w] [Enter]).

Hotkey Switching

The hotkey method of switching offers the most flexibility in that you can

independently switch the KVM and audio focus. All hotkey commands

are prefaced with the Hotkey Prefix, which by default is two presses of

the [Scroll Lock] key. To swap the KVM and audio focus from one

computer to the other, type:

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]

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Hotkey

Combination

Function

[Enter]

Toggles the KVM and Audio focus between the

two computers. Note that if the KVM and Audio

focus are on different computers, only the KVM

focus switches.

[k] [Enter]

Toggles the KVM focus only.

[s] [Enter]

Toggles the Audio focus only. Note that this

function requires the use of external

headphones/speakers.

[a] [Enter]

Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from

computer to computer at the default 5 second

scan interval. To exit Auto Scan, press [Esc] or

[Spacebar].

[a] [Enter] [n]

Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from

computer to computer an n second intervals.

Replace n with a number between 1-4, where

1=3 seconds, 2=5 seconds (default), 3=10

seconds, and 4=20 seconds. To exit Auto Scan,

press [Esc] or [Spacebar].

HOTKEY SUMMARY

In order to function, hotkeys in the following table must be prefaced

with the Hotkey Prefix. By default the Hotkey Prefix is:

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

By pressing and holding the Remote Port Selector for 3 seconds, you can

swap the Hotkey Prefix between the default and the following:

[Ctrl] [Ctrl]

Note that the following key names in the Hotkey Combination column

are enclosed in brackets. The brackets should not be typed.

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[x] [Enter]

Toggles the Hotkey Prefix key between [Scroll

Lock] and [Ctrl].

[m] [Enter]

Enables or disables the mouse emulation

feature.

[n] [Enter]

Enables or disables keyboard emulation.

[w] [Enter]

Enables or disables the mouse scroll wheel

switching function.

[F2] [Enter]

Activates Mac® keyboard mapping.

[F10] [Enter]

Automatically detects and sets the keyboard

operating platform.

[F4] [Enter]

Lists the current switch settings.

[F5] [Enter]

Performs a USB keyboard and mouse reset.

[F6] [nn] [Enter]

Sets the keyboard language layout. Note than

the [nn] is a two digit number that represents

one of the following language codes: 33=US

English, 08=French, and 15=Japanese.

[d] [Enter]

Invokes the Video DynaSync™ function, which

eliminates boot-up display problems and

optimizes the video resolution when switching

ports.

[e] [Enter]

Enables or disables the Power On Detection

feature, which automatically switches the focus

if one computer is powered off.

[r] [Enter]

Resets all hotkeys to the default setting.

Note: When Keyboard Emulation is disabled, the [m], [w], [F2], [F4], [F5],

[F6], and [F10] hotkeys are disabled.

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PC Keyboard

Mac® Keyboard

[Shift]

Shift

[Ctrl]

Ctrl

[Ctrl] + [1]

[Ctrl] + [2]

[Ctrl] + [3]

[Ctrl] + [4]

[Alt]

Alt

[Print Screen]

F13

[Scroll Lock]

F14

=

[Enter]

Return

[Backspace]

Delete

[Insert]

Help

[Ctrl] +

F15

KEYBOARD EMULATION

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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

The firmware of this KVM may be updated at some point in the future. If

this is done, a Firmware Upgrade Package will be made available on the

www.monoprice.com website on the 38295 product page. Perform the

following steps to update the firmware.

1. Using a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, point

your browser to www.monoprice.com, then type 38295 in the

search bar to go to the product page.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page, then click the Firmware Upgrade

Package link to download the file.

3. Extract the files from the downloaded zip file.

4. Disconnect the KVM switch from the two computers it is connected

to.

5. Press and hold the Remote Port Selector button. While still holding

the button, plug the KVM's purple USB connector into the computer

that downloaded the Firmware Upgrade Package. The two Port

LEDs will begin flashing, indicating that the KVM switch is in

Firmware Upgrade Mode.

Note: While in Firmware Upgrade Mode, normal keyboard and

mouse functions are suspended. You must complete the firmware

upgrade or exit Firmware Upgrade Mode to regain normal control of

the console.

6. Run the Firmware Upgrade Package from the location you extracted

it to.

7. After the Welcome screen clears, read the License Agreement, then

click the I Agree button.

8. Click Next to continue. The upgrade Main screen appears, which lists

all the devices capable of being upgraded in the Devices List panel.

9. Select the KVM switch, the click Next to perform the upgrade.

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10. After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you

the procedure was successful. Click the Finish button to close the

upgrade utility.

11. Install the KVM back into your previous setup, following the

instructions in the

INSTALLATION

section.

UPGRADE FAILURE

Perform the following steps in the event that the Upgrade Successful

screen does not appear.

1. Disconnect the USB cables on the KVM switch from the computer.

2. Press and hold the button on the Remote Port Selector. While still

holding the button, plug the KVM switch's purple USB cable into the

computer.

3. Power on the KVM switch. It will now function with the factory

default firmware.

4. Perform steps 6-11 in the

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

section above.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to

assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup,

troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need

assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of

our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical

support is available through the online chat button on our website

www.monoprice.com or through email by sending a message to

[e-mail]. Check the website for support times and links.

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Model

38295

Computers Connections

2

Console Connections

1

Computer Selection

Remote Port Selector, Keyboard

Hotkeys, Mouse Scroll Wheel

Supported Video Type

HDMI®

Supported Video Resolutions

1920x1200, including 1920x1080p

KVM Cable Length

2x 3.9 ft. (1.2m)

Remote Port Selector Cable

Length

1x 5.9 ft. (1.8m)
Scan Interval

3, 5 (default), 10, and 20 seconds

Power Consumption

5 VDC, 0.53 amps, 2.65 watts

Operating Temperature

+32 ~ +122°F (0 ~ +50°C)

Storage Temperature

-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)

Operating Humidity

0 ~ 80% RH, noncondensing

Dimensions

6.7" x 8.2" x 2.7"

(170 x 208 x 67 mm)

Weight

0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

EMC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could

cause radio interference

This device 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.

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HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

Microsoft®, Windows®, and Vista® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

Mac® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other
countries.

UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group.

Novell® and NetWare® are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.

Video DynaSync™ is a trademark of ATEN International Co., Ltd.

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