Rose electronic Vista Mini User Manual

VISTA MINI

DESKTOP KVM SWITCH WITH AUDIO

Installation and

Operation Manual

ELECTRONICS

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Rose Electronics warrants the Vista MiniTMto be in good working order for one year from the date of
purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working
order at any time during this one year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace
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including static discharge and power surges.

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­tection 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.......................1

FEATURES .........................1

GETTING STARTED .....................2

Package contents .........................2

Vista Mini models .........................2

Locating the unit ..........................2

Cable requirements ........................2

VIStA MINI HARDWARE ...................4

The front panel...........................4

The connectors ..........................5

INSTALLATION .......................6

Step 1. Connecting monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers . . . . 6

Step 2. Connecting the computers ................6

Step 3. Powering up the system..................7

Step 4. Switching from the keyboard ...............7

OPERATION.........................8

Keyboard computer selection ...................8

Going to the next or previous computer ..............8

Scan mode commands ......................8

Scan time interval command ...................9

Mode command ..........................9

Typematic value command ...................10

PS/2 to serial mouse translation, wheel mouse .........11

Keep command .........................11

Null command ..........................11

ROM Identification command ..................12

Reset command .........................12

Reset computer mouse command ................12

Reset to factory default ......................13

KEYBOARD COMMAND SUMMARY .............14

TROUBLESHOOTING....................16

SERVICE INFORMATION ..................16

Appendix A. Factory default settings ...........18

Appendix B. General specifications ...........18

Appendix C. Cables and accessories ...........19

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Vista Mini™. Designed for plug-and-play operation,
your new Vista Mini switch simplifies your job by helping you organize your mul
tiple computer applications. Because Vista Mini lets you use a single keyboard,
monitor, mouse, and speakers to access two computers, you can significantly
reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.

FEATURES

Access 2 computers with one keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers

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Low cost and easy to use

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Small size (.8" high by 3.2" wide by 4.2" deep)

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Saves physical space, equipment and power costs, reduces clutter

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Select computer from keyboard command or front panel

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Simple to use keystrokes switch computers for fast and easy control

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Front panel has reset switch, status and power LEDs, select LEDs and select switch

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Uses computer’s power — no external power required

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Monitor, keyboard, and mouse plug directly into unit

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Supports all brands of wheel mice

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Available in two models - computers use DB25 connectors or PC connectors

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n Scan mode automatically sequences through CPUs at adjustable rate
n Non-volatile memory stores configuration settings
n Heavy-duty steel, fully shielded chassis
n Comes with a one-year warranty and unlimited technical support

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Made in USA

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KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

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Full emulation of keyboard and mouse, computers can be booted at any time

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Computers can be PS/2 mouse or serial mouse

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Keyboard Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock states automatically saved and
restored when switching among CPUs

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Keyboard mode automatically detected

FRONT PANEL

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Switch to any computer from front panel with select switch

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Select LEDs show which computer is selected

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Power LEDs show which computers are powered on

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Status LED flashes to show keyboard and mouse activity

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Reset switch reinitializes all devices

VIDEO

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Video resolution supports up to 1600 x 1280 non-interlaced video

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Uses amplifiers for crystal clear video and increased distance

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GETTING STARTED

To acquaint you with your Vista Mini unit, this manual first describes Vista Mini’s
front and rear panels. Then follow the installation on page 6, which is simply a
description of how to plug in the connectors.

Package contents

Your Vista Mini package includes the Vista Mini unit, your warranty registration
card, and this manual.

Vista Mini models

This manual describes two different models of Vista Mini, see Table 1 below.
The features and commands are the same, the only difference is the connector
type for the computers. Please disregard the diagrams and text that do not ap­ply to your model. The models available are:

Table 1. Vista Mini models

Model Computers Computer connector
KVT-2U 2 PCs DB25 female
KVT-2PC 2 PCs PC (HD15F, MD6F, MD6F, 3.5mm)

Locating the unit

The Vista Mini unit is best located as close to the CPUs as possible. This will re
duce the length of the CPU cables and provide a more cost-effective and neater
installation. While usage of the Vista Mini is trouble-free and transparent and
need not be in an accessible location, you may wish to access the front panel to
observe the LEDs, switch to a computer, or reset the unit.

Cable requirements

Vista Mini connects to each computer with various cables, depending on which
model and computer type, see the next page for the different cable types. You

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plug the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers directly into Vista Mini. The
cables are most commonly purchased with Vista Mini and will provide quick
and trouble-free operation.

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Most installations use cable no longer than 20 feet in length. Cable length will af
fect the quality of the video, depending upon which resolution you will be using.
You can improve the video resolution and distance by ordering coax cables,
see Appendix C for the part number of the cable.

Cables for use with models that have DB25 connectors

To Two Vie w To Two Vie w

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To PC with mini-din-6

PS/2 mouse port

To PC with mini-din-6
PS/2 mouse port

To VGA video card

Cable to PC computer
with PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse

CAB-VX0606Cxx (Standard)
CAB-CX0606Cxx (Coax)

To PC with din-5
keyboard port

To PC with DB9 male
serial port

To VGA video card

Cable to PC computer
with AT keyboard
and serial mouse

CAB-VX0509Cxx (Standard)
CAB-CX0509Xxx (Coax)

Cables for use with models that have PC connectors

To
Two View

To
Two View

Cable to PC with PS/2 keyboard CAB-MD6MMxx

CabletoPCwithPS/2mouse CAB-MD6MMxx

To PC with mini-din-6
keyboard port

To PC with mini-din-6
PS/2 mouse port

To
Two View

To
Two View

To
Two View

Cable to PC with AT keyboard
Adapterfrommini-din-6todin-5

Cable to PC with serial mouse
Adapterfrommini-din-6toDB9

Cable to PC with VGA CAB-HD15MMxx (standard)

CAB-MD6MMxx
ACC-KVM6F9F

CAB-MD6MMxx
ACC-MD6FD5M

CAB-C1VMMxx (coax)

To PC with din-5
keyboard port

To PC with DB9
male serial port

To V G A
video card

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VIStA MINI HARDWARE

The front panel

The Vista Mini front panel features five LEDs and two switches. To familiarize
yourself with Vista Mini’s controls and indicators, review the illustration and de
scriptions given below.

THIS SIDE CONNECTS
TO KEYBOARD, MOUSE,
MONITOR, AND SPEAKERS

THIS SIDE CONNECTS
TO COMPUTER 1

TO SOUND CARD
ON COMPUTER 2

TO VIDEO CARD
ON COMPUTER 2

TO PS/2 KEYBOARD
ON COMPUTER 2

TO PS/2 MOUSE
ON COMPUTER 2

RESET
SWITCH

STATUS
LED

SELECT
LEDS

POWER
LEDS

SELECT
SWITCH

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Table 2. The front panel

RESET SWITCH

STATUS LED

SELECT LEDS 1-2

POWER LEDS 1-2

SELECT SWITCH

Resets the unit and initializes the keyboard and mouse, also
used to reset the unit to factory default settings

The yellow status LED lights as data is received from the key
board and mouse. It is off when the keyboard and mouse are
idle.

The red LEDs Indicate which computer is currently selected and
connected to the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers.

The green LEDs show if the computers are powered on.

Selects the computer to connect to the keyboard, mouse, and
monitor.

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