Rose electronic vista User Manual

VISTA L-SERIES

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................. 1

Features ................................................................................................. 2

Optional on-screen disp lay (OSD) features............................................ 2

Compatibility ........................................................................................... 3

System overview ......................................................................................... 4

KVM station ............................................................................................ 4

CPU connections .................................................................................... 4

Rose Electronics web site ...................................................................... 5

Vista L-Series models .................................................................................. 6

Vista cables ................................................................................................. 9

Installation .................................................................................................. 10

Step 1 - Connecting the KVM station ................................................... 10

Step 2 - Connect the CPUs .................................................................. 11

Step 3 - Applying power ....................................................................... 12

Step 4 – Verify keyboard, mouse and CPU operation ......................... 12

Operating instructions ................................................................................ 14

Keyboard command ............................................................................. 14

Keyboard command description ........................................................... 16

On-screen display option ........................................................................... 20

Vista L-series menu structure ............................................................... 20

Main menu ............................................................................................ 21

Configure computer name .................................................................... 22

Configure appearance .......................................................................... 23

Appearance options: ....................................................................... 24

Configure security ................................................................................. 25

Configure mouse type .......................................................................... 27

Configure keyboard type ...................................................................... 28

Configure miscellaneous ...................................................................... 29

Save...................................................................................................... 30

Computer select window ...................................................................... 31

TroubleShooting ........................................................................................ 32

Maintenance and repair ............................................................................. 34

Technical support ...................................................................................... 34

Safety ......................................................................................................... 35

Safety and EMC regulatory statements................................................ 36

Tables

Table 1. Compatibility .................................................................................. 3

Table 2. Front panel description .................................................................. 6

Table 3. Vista 4UA/8UA description ............................................................ 7

Table 4. Vista 4PCA/8PCA description ....................................................... 8

Table 5. Keyboard commands .................................................................. 16

Figures

Figure 1. Typical installation ...................................................................... 5

Figure 2. Optional power adapter .............................................................. 5

Figure 3. Vista 4 port ................................................................................. 6

Figure 4. Vista 8 port ................................................................................. 6

Figure 5. Vista to KVM station ................................................................. 10

Figure 6. Vista to CPU ............................................................................. 11

Figure 7. Vista to CrystalView ................................................................. 13

Figure 8. Vista Installation ....................................................................... 13

Figure 9. Vista L-series menu structure .................................................. 20

Figure 10. OSD Main menu ....................................................................... 21

Figure 11. OSD Computer name ............................................................... 22

Figure 12. OSD Configure appearance ..................................................... 23

Figure 13. OSD Configure passwords ...................................................... 25

Figure 14. OSD Configure mouse ............................................................. 27

Figure 15. OSD Configure keyboard ......................................................... 28

Figure 16. OSD Configure miscellaneous ................................................. 29

Figure 17. OSD Save menu ...................................................................... 30

Figure 18. OSD Computer select window ................................................. 31

Appendix

Appendix A. Initial factory settings ............................................................ 38

Appendix B. Parts and cables ................................................................... 39

Appendix C. General specifications .......................................................... 40

Appendix D. Rack mount instructions ....................................................... 41

Appendix E. Rack mount illustration ......................................................... 42

Appendix F. Typematic rate ...................................................................... 43

INTRODUCTION

A Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse are referred to

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics Vista Universal KVM
switch. The Vista switch is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to
providing state-of-the-art switching solutions for today’s demanding work
place. The Vista switch has proven to be a valuable investment for users
that have a need to access multiple CPUs from a single KVM station.

throughout this manual as a KVM station.

Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any
installation or configuration of the Vista switch.

The Vista L-series s witch is avai lab le in eight m odels . The 4-port and 8­port models are available with DB25 connectors or PC connectors. Each
model can be ordered with optional on-screen display capabilities.

For the Vista models with DB25 connectors, it is recommended that Rose
Electronics cable part number CAB-WX0606Cnnn or CAB-CX0606Cnnn
(DB25 to HD15/PS2/PS2) CPU Cable be used.

For the models with PC connectors, it is recommended that Rose
Electronics cable part number CAB-CXV66MMnnn or CAB-WX66MMnnn
(VGA/PS/2 keyboard/PS/2 mouse cable) be used.

The Vista L-series switch can be ordered with an on-screen display option.
This option allows you to configure the Vista switch from easy to use
menus that display on your KVM stations’ video monitor. You can assign
unique names to each computer, change colors, fonts and assign a
password for access to the configuration menus and a password for
access to the attached computers.

The Vista switch can simplify your job by helping you organize your
multiple computer applications. Because the Vista switch lets you use a
single keyboard, video monitor, and mouse to access several computers,
you can significantly reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard
and monitor clutter.

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Features

 Available with DB25 or PC (keyboard, video monitor, mouse) CPU

connectors.

 Access up to 4 or 8 computers from one KVM station.
 Select a computer from the front panel or simple keyboard commands.
 Models with the on-screen display (OSD) option can select computers

from an on-screen menu.

 Power is obtained from the attached CPUs, eliminating the need for an

external power source. An external power adapter is required for
models with the OSD option.

 Front panel LEDs show computer, keyboard, and mouse status.
 Keyboard, video monitor, and mouse plug directly into the PC unit.
 Scan mode automatically sequences through CPUs at adjustable rate.
 Non-volatile memory stores configuration settings.
 Full emulation of keyboard and mouse, allowing computers to be booted

at any time.

 Supports PS/2 mouse, wheel mouse, and serial mouse.
 Keyboard Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock states automatically

saved and restored when switching among CPUs.

 Keyboard mode is automatically detected for simultaneous support of

PCs, Unix computers, and IBM mode 1 computers.

 Reset button reinitializes all ports.
 Keyboard lockout function <Ctrl L>.
 Low cost and easy to use.
 Heavy-duty steel, fully shielded chassis.
 Rackmount option for 19", 23", or 24" racks. (1 rack unit high, 1.75”)
 Saves space, reduces equipment and power costs, and eliminates

clutter.

 One-year warranty and unlimited technical support.
 Made in USA.

Optional on-screen display (OSD) features

 On-screen display shows on top of existing video.
 Easy to use menus guide you through the configuration settings.
 Adjustable colors, fonts and text positions.
 Colors can be solid or transparent.
 Four selectable screen savers.
 Password protection for the Vista’s configuration menus.
 Computer access password protection.

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CPUs

Computers

Industry standard PCs, Unix computers such as
RS-6000, HP 9000, SGI, DEC Alpha, and others.

Monitors

SVGA

Keyboards

US, Korean, Japanes e, k e yboards with or wit hou t

be compatible).

Mouse

Standard PS/2 Mouse (2 or 3 button)
Serial Mouse (2 or 3 button)

KVM Station

Monitors

SVGA

Keyboards

US, Korean, Japanese, ke yboards with or withou t

be compatible).

Mouse

Standard PS/2 Mouse (2 or 3 button)
PS/2 Wheel Mouse (2 button wheel)

Compatibility

Windows keys (101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 109 keys)
(Some older XT/AT auto-sensing keyboards may not

PS/2 Wheel Mouse (2 button + wheel)

Windows keys (101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 109 keys)
(Some older XT/AT auto-sensing keyboards may not

Table 1. Compatibility

Package contents

The package contents consists of the following:

 The Vista Unit.
 Power adapter (provided with OSD option).
 Installation and operations manual.

CPU cables are usually ordered separately. If the package contents are
not correct, contact Rose Electronics or your reseller so the problem can
be quickly resolved.

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OVERVIEW

System overview

The Vista L-series switch is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free
switching from a single KVM station to any connected CPU. You can
switch to the connected computers by simple keyboard commands or
using the front panel buttons. Vistas’ with the On-Screen Display option
(OSD) can switch to the connected computers from an on-screen menu.

Figure 1 shows a typical configuration using the Vista 8 port switch with
DB25 connectors. Up to 8 CPUs can be connected to the Vista 8 port
switch and accessed from a single KVM station.

KVM station

A KVM station, consisting of a keyboard, video monitor and mouse,
connects directly to the Vista switches’ KVM connectors. The KVM station
can switch its keyboard, video monitor and mouse to any of the connected
CPUs and fully control that CPU if authorized. Files and folders can be
managed, applications can be executed, upgrades can be performed, and
general maintenance done from the KVM station.

The keyboard, video monitor and mouse used for the KVM station should
be compatible with all of the CPU that will be connected. The KVM
stations mouse must be a PS/2 mouse. It cannot be a serial mouse. The
Vista switch will translate the KVMs PS/2 mouse movements and present
it in serial form to CPUs with serial mouse connections. The KVM
connectors on the Vista switch are HD-15F for the video monitor and
MiniDin-6F for the keyboard and mouse.

CPU connections

The CPU connectors on the Vista switch depend on the model ordered.
The “U” model connectors are DB25F for each CPU. The “PC” model
connectors are HD15F (video) and MiniDin-6F (keyboard and mouse) for
each CPU. Attached CPUs that use a serial mouse, use adapter ACC­KVM6F9F to connect to the CPUs serial port (do not substitute).

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Figure 1. Typical installation

UP TO 8 CPUs

KVM STATION

Power connectors

The power connector on the Vista switch is for a supplemental power
adapter. Supplemental power may be needed if the cable length from the
computers to the Vista switch is long or you are using a wireless keyboard.
The power adapter is furnished for Vista models with the OSD option. (See
Figure 2)

Supplemental power adapter
is required for Units with the
OSD option

Figure 2. Optional power adapter

Rose Electronics web site

Visit our web site at www.rose.com for additional information on the Vista
and other products offered by Rose Electronics that are designed for
server room and data center applications, classroom environments and
many other switching applications.

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MODELS

Keyboard and mouse data is sent to the unit.

Power LEDs

Indicates which computers are powered on.

Select LEDs

Indicates which computer is selected.

mouse.

(1 – 4 or 1 – 8)

Vista L-Series models

Figure 3. Vista 4 port

Figure 4. Vista 8 port

Activity LED (ACT) Lit when selected CPU has power. Flashes when

Reset button Resets the unit and initializes the keyboard and

CPU Select buttons

Table 2. Front panel description

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Selects the computer to be accessed.

KVL-4UA rear connectors

Label

Connector type

Description

(4U) 1,2,3,4

DB25

Computer connectors

(8U) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

DB25

Computer connectors

Monitor

HD15F

KVM monitor

Mouse

MiniDin-6F

KVM PS/2 mouse

Keyboard

MiniDin-6F

KVM keyboard

KVL-8UA rear connectors

connector

connector

connector

Table 3. Vista 4UA/8UA description

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KVL-4PCA rear connectors

KVL-8PCA rear connectors

Label

Connector Type

Description

Keyboard (MiniDin-6F)

Video (HD15F)

CPU connectors

1-8 on 8PC model

KVM monitor
connector

KVM PS/2 mouse
connector

KVM keyboard

Mouse (MiniDin-6F)

Monitor HD15F

Mouse

Keyboard MiniDin-6F

Table 4. Vista 4PCA/8PCA description

MiniDin-6F

1-4 on 4PC model

connector

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CABLES

Vista cables

Vista to CPU cables

For the Vista models with DB25 CPU connectors, it is recommended
that Rose Electronics cable part number CAB-WX0606Cnnn or
CAB-CX0606Cnnn (DB25 to HD15/PS2/PS2) CPU cable be used.

For the Vista models with PC connectors, it is recommended that Rose
Electronics cable part number CAB-CXV66MMnnn or CAB-WX66MMnnn
(VGA & PS/2 Male to Male cable) be used.

For attached CPUs that use a serial mouse, use adapter ACC-KVM6F9F
to connect to the CPUs serial port (do not substitute).

Vista to KVM station cable

The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables on a KVM station can
connect directly to the Vista switches connectors provided they are a
HD15 video and PS/2 (MiniDin-6) keyboard and mouse connectors.

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INSTALLATION

Installation

Installation of the Vista switch consists of the following steps:
It is recommended that the CPUs be powered off.

1. Connect the KVM station to the Vista switch.
(Connect the optional power adapter if the unit has the OSD option.)

2. Connect the CPUs to the Vista switch.

3. Sequentially apply power, boot the CPUs.

4. Verify keyboard, mouse and CPU operation.

Step 1 - Connecting the KVM station

Connect your KVM station’s keyboard, video monitor and mouse cables to
the corresponding Vist a switches’ keyboard, video monitor and mouse
connectors as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Vista t o K VM station

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Step 2 - Connect the CPUs

Connect the CPU keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports to the
corresponding Vista switches keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports
using the appropriate CPU cables as shown in Figure 6. For attached
CPUs that use a serial mouse, use adapter ACC-KVM6F9F to connect to
the CPUs serial port (do not substitute).

Figure 6. Vista t o CPU

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Step 3 - Applying power

It is recommended that each connected CPU be booted up starting with
the CPU connected to Port #1. Switch the Vista to the CPU port by
pressing the appropriate numbered button on the front panel (1-4 or 1-8).
Boot that CPU. Verify that the mouse and keyboard function properly. If
the keyboard or mouse does not respond, see the troubleshooting section.
Verify that the CPU functions and applications perform properly before
booting up the next CPU. Perform this procedure for all connected CPU.
Figure 8 shows a typical install ati on.

Step 4 – Verify keyboard, mouse and CPU operation

Verify the keyboard and mouse function properly for each CPU that is
connected to the Vista switch. Refer to the troubleshooting section if
needed.

Rack mounting

The Vista switch is designed to mount in a CPU rack. Rackmount kits are
available in three different sizes, 19", 23", and 24".
Each is 1 rack unit high (1.75").
(See Appendix D and Appendix E for rack mounting instructions.)

Your Vista switch is now ready for operation using the initial factory
settings. Pressing the numbered buttons (1-4 or 1-8) on the front panel will
switch to that port. To take full advantage of the Vista features, refer to the
operating instructions for detailed information about each of the Vista
commands. The keyboard commands are summarized in Table 5.

To begin switching immediately from the keyboard, press and release the
left control <Ctrl> key, then type in the computer number (1-4 or 1-8). The
video from the connected computer will display on the KVMs video
monitor.

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LOCAL

REMOTE

VISTA SWITCH

UP TO 1,000’

CAT

UP TO 8 CPUs CAN
BE ACCESSED
FROM A SINGLE
KVM STATION
FROM UP TO 1,000’
AWAY

CrystalView

The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse signals can be driven up to
1,000 feet using our CrystalView KVM extenders.

-5 CABLE

Figure 7. Vista to CrystalView

Figure 8. Vista Installation

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Command

Key Sequence

Description

Invoke the On
Screen Display

<Ctrl> F12

Displays the on-screen display
for models with this option

List computers

<Ctrl> Esc

Provides a list of connected
computers to connect to

Reset

<Ctrl> R

Resets and enables mouse

port.

Reset mouse

<Ctrl> O

Sends reset mouse command
recover stuck NT mouse.

Send null byte

<Ctrl> N

Used to re-synchroni ze PS/ 2
mouse.

Identify ROM

<Ctrl> I

Identifies ROM version, CPU

receive value.

Keep

<Ctrl> K

Saves current scan state and
custom settings.

Scan time
interval

<Ctrl> Txx <Enter>
(xx = 1 – 16 sec.)

Sets the pause time for each
port when scanning.

Operating instructions

The Vista switch is very easy to operate. Computer selection and set-up
functions are entered from the keyboard. You can also select computers
manually from the Vista’s front panel by using buttons 1-4 or buttons 1-8
depending on your model. The Vista models with the on-screen display
(OSD) option can select computers by choosing from an on-screen list of
the computers.

Keyboard command

Following is a description of the Vista keyboard command functions.
The <Ctrl> input is a press and release of the left control key. Within

2 seconds of pressing and releasing the left <Ctrl> key, enter the next
command.

command

command

version

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and keyboard, enables PS/2
mouse on currently selected

to currently selected CPU. Will

must be at a command prompt,
word processor, or text editor to

Command

Key Sequence

Description

Mode

<Ctrl> M x <Enter>

x = 9 for mode 9

First select the CPU port to

Maximum
computers

<Ctrl> P x <Enter>
(x = 1 – 4 or 1 – 8)

Limits scanning to maximum
port number

Typematic

Factory setting = 43

Delay = 500 millisec.

See Appendix F.

Mouse type

<Ctrl> Q x <Enter>

mouse

First select the CPU port, and

Computer

<Ctrl> x
5, 6, 7, 8)

Connects your keyboard,
the selected computer.

Connect to
next computer

<Ctrl> + (Plus)

Selects the next sequential
computer.

Connect to
computer

<Ctrl> - (Minus)

Selects the previous

Keyboard commands (continued)

command

value

Select

Where:
x = 1 for mode 1
x = 2 for mode 2
x = 3 for mode 3
x = 7 for mode 7
x = 8 for mode 8

Rate = 10.9
chars/sec

Where:
x = 0 for PS/2 mouse
x = 1 for Serial
mouse
x = 2 for Wheel

(x = 1, 2, 3, 4,

configure, and then enter the
mode command.
Mode 1, 2, 3 for keyboard:
Mode 7, 8, 9 for mouse

then enter the type command

video monitor, and mouse to

previous

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sequential computer.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Command

Key Sequence

Description

Computer
disconnect.

<Ctrl> L

Disconnects from computer.

Scan (On)

<Ctrl> S

Turns scan mode on, causing the

start again at Port 1.

Scan (Off)

<Ctrl> X

Turns scan mode off.

Reset mouse

<Ctrl> O

Sends reset mouse command to
Will recover stuck NT mouse

Follow each set-up command with the “Keep” command

then the “K” key.

Keyboard commands (continued)

Vista to start scanning
sequentially from the current port
through the remaining ports and

command

the currently selected computer.

Table 5. Keyboard commands

to save the changes.
“Keep” command = press and release the left <Ctrl> key,

Use only the numeric keys above the keyboard. The keypad will not work.
All keyboard commands must be entered within 2 seconds of pressing and
releasing the left <Ctrl> key.

Keyboard command description

Computer select

To select a computer from your keyboard, press and release the left <Ctrl>
key and then type in the computer number (1-4 or 1-8).

Next computer

To switch to the “Next computer”, press and release the left <Ctrl> key,
then press the plus/equal key.

Previous computer

To switch to the “Previous computer”, press and release the left <Ctrl> key
then press the minus/underscore key.

Scan mode (On)

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To enable the “Scan mode”, press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then
type S. The Vista switch will begin scanning sequentially from its current
computer through the remaining computers (as set by the maximum
computers command), and then begin again at computer 1.

Scan mode (Off)

To stop the “Scan mode”, press and release the left <Ctrl> key and then
type “X”. Issuing a computer select command also turns off scanning.

Scan time interval

The “Scan Time interval” command sets the time, in seconds that the Vista
switch will pause at each of the computers when scanning. The default
setting is 5 seconds. To change the Scan Time to another interval press
and release the left <Ctrl> key, type “T” then enter the new scan time
interval (1-16 seconds), and press <Enter>.

Reset

To “Reset” the mouse and keyboard, press and release the left <Ctrl> key,
then type “R”. This command is used to reset the mouse and keyboard on
the currently selected Vista port without removing power from the Vista
switch. This is most useful to reset a PS/2 mouse that has been unplugged
and plugged back in. Upon issuing this command, all keyboard LEDs wil l
go on and then return to their previous state.

Reset computer mouse type (NT and WIN 2K systems only)
DO NOT issue this command on non-NT or Win 2K based computers.

Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “O”. This command sends
a reset mouse command to the currently selected NT or Win 2K computer.
The command is used to recover a stuck mouse on an NT or Win 2K
system.

Send null byte

Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “N”. This command is
used to re-synchroni ze an out-of-sync PS/2 mouse. The command may
need to be entered once or twice, depending if the mouse is out-of-sync by
one or two bytes.

Identify ROM version

Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “I”. This command is used
to identify the revision level of the Vista firmware currently installed. Before
entering this command, the selected CPU must be at a command prompt,
word processor, or text editor, so when the Vista switch sends the ROM
revision level the result can be displayed.

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Keep command

Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “K”. The Keep command
saves all settings.

Mode command

The Vista switch supports keyboard modes 1, 2 and 3 and mouse modes
7,8, and 9. To issue the “Mode” command, press and release the left
<Ctrl> key, type “M”, then enter the mode number (1,2,3,7,8,9) followed by
<Enter>.

Mode 1 - CPU Keyboard = PC Mode 1 (Some IBM’s & PS/1’s)
Mode 2 - CPU Keyboard = PC Mode 2 (Most PCs)
Mode 3 - CPU Keyboard = Most (RISC) Unix Workstations & Rose

Translator
Mode 7 - CPU Mouse = 2 Button Serial (Microsoft) (7 Bt)
Mode 8 - CPU Mouse = 2 Button Serial (Not Used) (8 Bt)
Mode 9 - CPU Mouse = 3 Button Serial (Mouse Systems)

Maximum computers

Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, type “P”, enter the total number of
computers, and press <Enter>. This command limits the number of
computers to scan. For example on an eight-port unit, if no computers
were connected to ports 7 and 8, setting maximum computers to 6 would
bypass scanning computers 7 and 8.

Typematic command

Initial factory setting = 43. Rate = 10.9 chars/sec, Delay = 500 millisec.
See Attachment F for typematic value calculations.

Mouse type

To issue the “Mouse type” command press and release the left <Ctrl> key,
type “Q”, enter mouse type (0,1,2), and press <Enter>.
Mouse type 0 = PS/2 mouse
Mouse type 1 = Serial mouse
Mouse type 2 = Wheel mouse

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Reset to initial factory settings

The settings that have been previously set and saved in non-volatile
memory can be returned to their initial factory settings by holding in
buttons “1" and “2” on the front panel and press and release the ”Reset"
button. At least one CPU must be connected to the unit, so that the unit
can be powered. The activity LED will flash three times to signify that the
non-volatile memory has been returned to the original factory settings.
Only those settings listed in Appendix A are reset, all other settings remain
unchanged from their set values.

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MENUS

Main Menu

Names

Appearance

Security

Mouse Type

Exit

Save

Miscellaneous

Keyboard

On-screen display option

The on-screen display (OSD) option is available for the Vista L-series
models. You can use the OSD to configure the Vista switch, select a
computer from a list, display what computer you are switched to and set
up security options for the switches’ configuration and for computer
access.

Vista L-series menu structure

Vista

Menu Structure

computer 1 Foreground color Configuration pass wor d PS/2
computer 2 Background color Access password Serial 2-button
computer 3 Name x position Access time (minutes) Wheel mouse
computer 4 Name y position
computer 5 Name fadeout time (seconds)
computer 6 Name font
computer 7 Screen saver type
computer 8 Screen saver time (minutes)

Maximum ports PC1
Scan time (seconds) PC2
PC3

Figure 9. Vista L-series menu structure

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Vista main menu version 2.2 Copyright 1990 – 2001

Main menu

To access the main configuration menu, press and release the left <Ctrl>
key, then the F12 key. The main menu will display on the KVM stations
video monitor. (See Figure 10)

To use the main menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select (highlight)
the option needed. Once selected, press enter and that options menu will
display.

Names Change the computer names
Appearance Change the name color/position and screen saver
Security Change the passwords and access time
Mouse Change the mouse type on your computers
Keyboard Change the keyboard type on your computers
Miscellaneous Change the maximum ports and scan settings
Save Save all changes to non-volatile memory
Exit Exit from this menu

F1 for help

Figure 10. OSD Main menu

When entering information into the menu system, use only the numeric
keys above the keyboard, the numeric keys and <Enter> key on the
keypad will not work. Commands are entered into the menu system by first
pressing and releasing the left control <Ctrl> key. Within 2 seconds issue
the needed command.

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The computer name is case sensitive. Use upper/lower case

Change the computer names

Configure computer name

Each computer is initially assigned a computer name, “computer x”,
where “x” = 1-8. To change the computer name to one of your choosing,
use the up/down arrow keys to select (highlight) the computers name to
change. Once selected (highlighted), press enter to clear the present
name. Enter the new computer name (up to 16 valid ASCII characters)
and press <Enter>. The new name will be changed and saved immediately
in non-volatile memory.

Port Computer name
1 Computer 1
2 Computer 2
3 Computer 3
4 Computer 4
5 Computer 5
6 Computer 6
7 Computer 7
8 Computer 8

F1 for help

Figure 11. OSD Computer name

letters as needed. (16 ASCII characters Maximum).
The “Reset to Initial Factory Settings” function will not change
the assigned computer names from their present values.

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Change the name color/position and screen saver

Configure appearance

The “Configure appearance” menu allows you to change the foreground
and background colors, position the computer name on the screen,
change the name fadeout time, font, and set up a screen saver type.
Figure 12 shows the “Configure appearance” menu. Use the up/down
arrow keys to select (highlight) the selection to change. Once selected,
press the space bar to cycle through the list of available options or press
enter for that selection.

Foreground color White
Background color Blue
Name x position (0 – 64) 25
Name y position (0 – 99) 90
Name fadeout time (seconds) 20 (255 = always on)
Name font 8 x 16 modern
Screen saver type Fireflies
Screen saver time (minutes) 10

F1 for help

Figure 12. OSD Conf igur e appe aranc e

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 8X16 modern
 8X16 classic

 16X24 modern
 16X24 classic

 16X32 modern
 16X32 classic

Appearance options:
Foreground/Background color:

Change the foreground and background colors of the computer label
showing the selected computer. Solid colors are black, red, green, yellow,
blue, magenta, cyan, and white. The transparent colors are: clear, red,
green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, and white.

To change the foreground or background color, first select (highlight) the
option and press the space bar to cycle through the list of all the available
colors. Stop when the desired color displays and hit <Enter>.

Name x or y position:

This option allows you to position the computer name that is displayed on
the KVM monitor when you switch to that computer. The label can be
positioned anywhere on the screen and that position will be maintained
even with different screen resolutions. To change the position, highlight
the x or y position and press enter to clear the field. Enter the new x or y
position and press <Enter>. Valid x position values are 0 – 64, va lid y
position values are 0 – 99.

Name fadeout time:

This option sets the time when the computer label disappears after
switching to a computer. To change this value, highlight Name fadeout
time and press <Enter> to clear the present value. Enter the new value
(0-255) and press <Enter>.
A value of 0 (zero) inhibits the label from displaying.
A value of 255 keeps the label displayed at all times.

Name font:

To change the name font, first select (highlight) the option and press the
space bar to cycle through the list of available fonts. Stop when the
desired font displays.

The choices are:

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Change the passwords and access time

Screen saver type:

To change the “Screen saver type”, first select (highlight) the option and
press the space bar to cycle through the list of all the available screen
savers. Stop when the desired screen saver displays.

The choices are:

 Blank screen
 Fireflies
 Weaving
 Bounce

Screen saver time:

This sets the time in seconds when the screen saver activates when no
keyboard or mouse activity has occurred.
To change the “Screen saver time”, highlight screen saver time and press
<Enter> to clear the present value. Input the new value (0 – 999 minutes)
and press <Enter>.
A value of 0 (zero) disables the screen saver function.

Configure security

Figure 13 shows the change passwords and access time screen.

Configure password ********
Access password ********
Access time (minutes) 240

F1 for help

Figure 13. OSD Conf igur e pass wor ds

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Configuration password:

Assigning a “Configuration password” prevents unauthorized changes to
the Vista switches’ configuration. To change the password, highlight the
configuration password field and press <Enter> to clear the existing
password. Type in a new password (8 characters max / case sensitive)
and press <Enter>. An input box will then appear requesting confirmation
of the password. Re-type the password and press <Enter>.
You will be prompted for a password whenever you access the
configuration menu (<Ctrl> F12).

DO NOT forget your configuration or access passwords.

Access password:

Assigning an “Access password” prevents unauthorized access to the
connected computers. To change the password, highlight the access
password field and press <Enter> to clear the existing password. Type
in a new password (8 characters maximum / case sensitive) and press
<Enter>. An input box will appear for you to confirm the access password.
Re-type the same password and press <Enter>. You will be prompted for
an access password whenever the Vista switch is powered on or you have
disconnected from a computer.

To remove a password, highlight configure password or access password
and press enter to clear the password field. Press enter again with no
password input and the password will be removed. The configuration
password must be entered before passwords can be changed or removed.

If you forget your “Access password”, the person who knows the configure
password can enter a new “Access password” for you. If you forget your
“Configure password”, contact Rose Electronics Technical Support for
instructions.

Access time:

Automatically log out (disconnects) of the Vista switch after a period of
non-activity time. The access time is changeable from 1 to 999 minutes.
Time starts when there is no keyboard or mouse activity. To change the
access time value, highlight the access time field and press <Enter> to
clear the field. Input a new value and press <Enter >. Enter ing an acces s
time of 0 (zero) disables the logout function.

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Configure mouse type

The “Configure mouse type” menu allows you to change the mouse type
for each connected CPU.

Change the mouse type on your computers

Port Mouse Type
1 PS/2
2 PS/2
3 PS/2
4 PS/2
5 PS/2
6 PS/2
7 PS/2
8 PS/2

F1 for help

Figure 14. OSD Conf igur e mouse

You should only have to change the mouse type if you un-plug the mouse
or change the mouse from the auto-detected type.

To change the mouse type, first select (highlight) the port (Computer #) to
change the mouse type and press the space bar to cycle through the list of
all the available mouse types. Stop when the desired mouse type is
displayed.

The choices are:

 PS/2 (2 or 3 button mouse)
 Serial 2 button
 PS/2 Wheel mouse (2 button + wheel)

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Configure keyboard type

The “Configure keyboard type” menu allows you to change the keyboard
type.

Change the keyboard type on your computers

Port Keyboard Type
1 PC2
2 PC2

3 PC2
4 PC2
5 PC2
6 PC2
7 PC2
8 PC2

F1 for help

Figure 15. OSD Conf igur e keyboard

You should only have to change the keyboard type if you un-plug the
keyboard or change the keyboard from the auto-detected type.
To change the keyboard type, select (highlight) the port (Computer #) to
change the keyboard type and press the space bar to cycle through the list
of all the available keyboard types. Stop when the desired keyboard type
is displayed.

The choices are:

 PC1
 PC2
 PC3

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Miscellaneous

Configure miscellaneous

This menu allows you to change the maximum computer ports and scan
time.

Maximum ports 8
Scan time (seconds) 5

F1 for help

Figure 16. OSD Conf igur e miscellaneous

Maximum ports:

The “Maximum ports” configuration allows you to change the total number
of computer ports that are in use. If your using an 8-port switch and only
connecting 6 CPUs, changing the maximum ports from 8 to 6 will skip
computer ports 7 and 8 during the scan function. To change the
“Maximum Ports”, highlight the maximum ports and press <Enter> to clear
the field. Type in the new value (1-8) and press <Enter>.

Scan time:

This item sets the pause time during the scan function.
To change the “Scan time”, highlight the scan time and press <Enter> to
clear the field. Type in the new value (1-16 seconds) and press <Enter>.

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Vista main menu version 2. Copyright 1990 – 2001

PRESS ENTER TO SAVE CONFIGURATION CHANGES
PRESS ESCAPE TO R ET U R N T O THE MAIN MENU

Save

The “Save” function, saves all configuration changes that have been made
to flash memory.

Names Change the computer names
Appearance Change the name color/position and screen
saver
Security Change the passwords and access time
Mouse Change the mouse type on your computers
Keyboard Change the keyboard type on your computers
Miscellaneous Change the maximum ports and scan settings
Save Save all changes to non-volatile memory
Exit Exit from this menu

F1 for help

Figure 17. OSD Save menu
To save the configuration changes that have been made, select (highlight)

save from the main menu and press <Enter>. When you press <Enter>, a
message box will display as shown in Figure 17. Press <Enter> again to
save your changes or press the escape key to return to the main menu.

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Select computer

8 computer 8

Computer select window

The OSD option allows you to switch to the connected computers from a
list of computer names.

Port Computer
1** computer 1
2 computer 2
3 computer 3
4 computer 4
5 computer 5
6 computer 6
7 computer 7

Figure 18. OSD Computer select window
To access the computer select window, press and release the left <Ctrl>

key, then press the escape key. The computer select window shown in
Figure 18 will display.

Use the up/down arrow keys to select (highlight) the computer to switch to
and press <Enter>. The computer names as defined on the computer
name menu are displayed under the computer column. The asterisks
between the port and computer column indicates the currently selected
computer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TroubleShooting

CPU does not boot, keyboard or mouse error received

 Cable is loose, reseat cable and hit F1 to continue or reboot computer.
 Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed.
 Cable is defective; try using a cable from another CPU. If the problem

goes away cable is defective.

 Port on the Vista switch is defective; try using another port. If the

problem goes away port is defective.

 Port on CPU is defective, try plugging in keyboard or mouse directly. If

the problem remains, the CPU port is defective. If the activity LED is
not lit when switched to computer, which is powered on, the fuse on
the computer’s motherboard may be blown.

Mouse driver does not load

 If using a PS/2 type mouse, the CPU must be connected to the Vista or

mouse at boot-up time in order for mouse to be recognized by CPU.
Reboot the computer with the Vista powered on and cable attached.

 If using a serial type mouse make sure the right COM port is being

used and the syntax of mouse driver is correct.

 Incompatible or old mouse driver being used, update the driver.
 Mouse translation is set incorrectly.

Can’t switch ports from keyboard.

 You must press and release the left control key before you press the

key that specifies the port number. You must also use the numeric
keys above the alphabetic keys, not those on the numeric keypad.

Wrong or missing characters from th o se typed

 The mode of the keyboard does not match that of the CPU. Issue the

mode command, usually 1 for IBM PS/1, 2 for most other PS/2 PCs,
and 3 for Unix computers. The default setting of the Vista is mode 2.
An incorrect mode can confuse the CPU or keyboard and require re­booting the CPU or resetting the keyboard by unplugging and
plugging it back in.

PS/2 mouse gets out of sync

 Cabling was disturbed during mouse movement. Issue the null

command once or twice to re-sync the mouse. Update to the latest
mouse driver.

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Video fuzzy

 Cable too long or wrong type. Use coax cable for high resolution.

Mouse does not move

 The Vista is turned off after or not connected when CPU was booted or

the application using the mouse was run. Exit and re-enter application
or operating system using mouse or issue reset command.

 PS/2 mouse was not connected when the Vista was powered up or the

mouse was disconnected and reconnected. Issue the reset command.

 Mouse translation set incorrectly.

Video not synchronized or wrong color

 The cable may be loose, reseat cable.
 Wrong CPU cable used. If you have a 9515, 9517, 9518, XGA mono or

similar monitor you must use special cables or adapters.

 Cable is defective; try using cable from another CPU if problem goes

away cable is defective.

 Port on the Vista is defective; try using another port on the Vista. If

problem goes away port is defective.

Cannot remember the configuration or access password.

 Call Rose Electronics Technical Support for instructions.

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SERVICE

Maintenance and repair

This unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event
a unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair
center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of
the shipping container. See Limited Warranty for more information.

When returning a Unit, it should be double-packed in the original container
or equivalent, insured and shipped to:
Rose Electronics
Attn: RA__________
10707 Stancliff Road
Houston, Texas 77099 USA

Technical support

If you are experiencing problems, or need assistance in setting up,
configuring or operating your switch, consult the appropriate sections of
this manual. If, however, you require additional information or assistance,
please contact the Rose Electronics Technical Support Department at:

Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.rose.com

Technical Support hours are from: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CST (USA),
Monday through Friday.

Please report any malfunctions in the operation of this unit or any
discrepancies in this manual to the Rose Electronics Technical Support
Department.

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SAFETY

Safety

This Vista switch has been tested for conformance to safety regulations
and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all
electronic equipment, the Vista switch should be used with care. To
protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to
this Unit, read and follow these safety instructions.

 Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit.
 Do not attempt to service this Unit yourself.
 Do not use this Unit near water.
 Assure that the placement of this Unit is on a stable surface or rack

mounted.

 Provide proper ventilation and air circulation.
 Keep the power cord and the connection cables clear of obstructions

that might cause damage to them.

 Use only the power cords, power transformer and connection cables

designed for this Unit.

 Use only a grounded (three-wire) electrical outlet.
 Use only the power adapter designed for the Vista Switch.
 Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill,

clear from this Unit. Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact
with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock.

 Operate this unit only when the cover is in place.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this Unit. Always unplug

this Unit from its electrical outlet before cleaning.

 Unplug this Unit from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to a

qualified service center if any of the following conditions occur:

 The power cord or connection cables is damaged or frayed.
 The Unit has been exposed to any liquids.
 The Unit does not operate normally when all operating instructions

have been followed.

 The Unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
 The Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service.

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Safety and EMC regulatory statements

Safety Information

Documentation reference symbol. If the product is
marked with this symbol, refer to the product
documentation to get more information about the
product.

WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can

cause injury or death.

CAUTION A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can

damage equipment.

Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you have
understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.

Grounding

These are Safety Class I products and have protective earthing terminals.
There must be an un-interruptible safety earth ground from the main power
source to the product’s input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied
power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired,
disconnect the power cord until the ground has been restored.

Servicing

There are no user-serviceable parts inside these products. Only service­trained personnel may perform any servicing, maintenance, or repair.
The user may adjust only items mentioned in this manual.

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Safety and EMC regulatory statements

Informations concernant la séc ur ité

Symbole de référence à la documentat ion. Si le produ i t est
marqué de ce symbole, reportez-vous à la documentation
du produit afin d’obtenir des informations plus détaillées.

WARNING Dans la documentation, un WARNING indique un

danger susceptible
d’entraîner des dommages corporels ou la mort.

CAUTION Un texte de mise en garde intitulé indique un

danger suscep-tible de causer des dommages à
‘équipement.

Ne continuez pas au-delà d’une rubrique WARNING ou CAUTION avant
d’avoir bien compris les conditions présentant un danger et pris les
mesures appropriées.

Cet appareil est un produit de classe I et possède une borne de mise à la
terre. La source d’alimentation principale doit être munie d’une prise de
terre de sécurité installée aux bornes du câblage d’entrée, sur le cordon
d’alimentation ou le cordon de raccordementfourni avec le produit.
Lorsque cette protection semble avoir été endommagée, débrancher le
cordon d’alimentation jusqu’à ce que la mise à la terre ait été réparée.
Aucune pièce contenue à l’intérieur de ce produit ne peut être réparée par
l’utilisateur.
Tout dépannage, réglage, entretien ou réparation devra être confié
exclusivement à unpersonnel qualifié.

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APPENDICES

Setting

Default Value

Foreground Color

White

Background Color

Blue

X-position

45

Y-position

90

Fadeout Time

20 seconds

Font

8 x 16 modern

Screen Saver

Fireflies

Screen Saver Time

10 minutes

Maximum Ports

8

Scan enable

Off

Scan Time Interval

5 seconds

Caps/Num lock/Scroll lock

On

PC keyboard Mode

2

Typematic Value

43
Delay = 500 millisec.)

Mouse translation

0 (PS/2 mouse output)

Appendix A. Initial factory settings

Rate=10.9 chars/sec

Press and hold computer select buttons 1 and 2 and press the reset button
to reset the Vista switch to the factory settings listed. All other settings
remain unchanged.

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CPU Adapter Cables for Models with DB25 Connectors

Part Number

Description

CAB-WX0606Cnnn*

VGA–PS/2 keyboard/mouse to DB25M

CAB-WX0606C/ATnnn*

VGA–AT keyboard–Serial (9) mouse to
DB25M

CAB-CX0606Cnnn**

Coax VGA-PS/2 keyboard/mouse to
DB25M

CAB-CX0606C/ATnnn**

Coax VGA-AT keyboard–Serial (9) mouse
to DB25M

CPU Adapter Cables for Models with PC Connectors

CAB-WX66MMnnn**

VGA-PS/2 keyboard/mouse male to male

CAB-WX66MMnnn/AT**

VGA-AT keyboard/Serial mouse

CAB-WX66MFnnn**

VGA-PS/2 keyboard/mouse male to female

CAB-WX66MFnnn/AT**

VGA-AT keyboard/Serial mouse

CAB-CXV66MMnnn**

VGA-PS/2 keyboard/mouse male to male

CAB-CXV66MFnnn**

VGA-PS/2 keyboard/mouse male to female

ACC-6F5M

MiniDin-6 female to din-5 male adapter

ACC-KVM6F9F

MiniDin-6 female to DB9 female adapter

TFR-05D200FSUP-3.5

Supplemental 5 Volt DC power adapter

ACC-KBPWR

Adapter for keyboard port

Rackmount Kits

RM-UL19

Black anodized, for installation in 19"
racks.

RM-UL23

Black anodized, for installation in 23 "
racks.

RM-UL24

Black anodized, for installation in 24"
racks.

Appendix B. Parts and cables

*Available in standard lengths of 5, 10, and 20 feet
Replace nnn with desired length.
**Available in lengths of 5, 10, 20, 35, 50, 75, and 100 feet.
Replace nnn with desired length.

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Size

13.2 W x 1.75 H x 4.5 D (in)

33.5 W x 4.45 H x 11.4 D (cm)

Weight

3 lb.

Environment

0 to 55°C., 0% to 80% non-condensing
relative humidity

Input Power

Supplied by computers

CPU Connectors

KVL-4UA DB25 Female

KVL-8PCA HD15F/MD6F/MD6F

Video Connector

HD15F VGA video

Keyboard Connector

MD6F

PS/2 Mouse Connector

MD6F

Chassis

Fully shielded, black painted steel with
polyester graphic overlay pane l

Controls

Reset button

8 port models - buttons 1-8

Indicators

Activity LED

8 port models LEDs 1-8

Appendix C. General specifications

KVL-8UA DB25 Female
KVL-4PCA HD15F/MD6F/MD6F

Computer select buttons:
4 port models - buttons 1-4

Power LEDs:
4 port models LEDs 1-4
8 port models LEDs 1-8
Computer select LEDs:
4 port models LEDs 1-4

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Appendix D. Rack mount instructions

The optional rack mount kit includes the following items:

 Two black anodized mounting brackets.
 Four 6 - 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws.

To rack mount your Vista switch, attach the two rack mounting brackets to
your unit with the short flange against the unit using the four screws
provided. Using hardware other than that provided could cause damage
to the electronics and/or result in loss of mounting integrity. Do not over
tighten the screws used to mount the unit to the mounting brackets.
Secure the mounting brackets to the rack using the appropriate size bolts,
nuts and lock washers.

The following general guidelines shou ld be obser v ed when installing your
unit into a rack.

1. The Vista switch is designed to work in an ambient temperature of 0
to 55

ο

C (32

ο

F – 131ο F).

ο

2. Do not block power supply vents or otherwise restrict airflow when
rack-mounting this unit.

3. Mechanical loading of the rack should be considered to prevent
instability.

4. Tighten all connectors securely and provide adequate strain relief for
all cables.

5. Provide a grounded power source to all units. Pay special attention to
overall branch circuit load ratings before connecting equipment to this
source. Overloaded circuits are potential fire hazards and can cause
equipment failures or poor perf ormance.

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Appendix E. Rack mount illustration

Rack mount kits come with two (2) mounting brackets and four (4) screws
to attach the Vista KVL chassis to the mounting brackets.

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Typematic Rate

Rate
Keys/sec

Rate
Value

Rate
keys/sec

Rate
Value

Rate
Keys/sec

Rate
Value

Rate
Keys/sec

Rate
Value

30.0 0 15.0 8 7.5

16

3.7

24

26.7 1 13.3 9 6.7

17

3.3

25

24.0 2 12.0

10

6.0

18

3.0

26

21.8 3 10.9

11

5.5

19

2.7

27

20.0 4 10.0

12

5.0

20

2.5

29

18.5 5 9.2

13

4.6

21

2.3

28

17.1 6 8.6

14

4.3

22

2.1

30

16.0 7 8.0

15

4.0

23

2.0

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Typematic Delay

Delay*

Delay
Value

Delay*

Delay
Value

Delay*

Delay
Value

Delay*

Delay
Value

250 0 500

32

750

64

1000

96

Appendix F. Typematic rate

Typematic Command

Press the left <Ctrl> key, type “A”, enter the typematic value (1-3 digit)
followed by <Enter>.

The typematic value is determined from the following tables using the
equation: Typematic Value = Rate value + Delay Value. Pick the desired
rate in keys/sec. and the delay in milliseconds from tables below. Add the
Rate Value and the Delay Value. The sum of these values is the typematic
value to enter.

For example to use a Rate of 16.0 keys/sec. and a 500 millisecond delay,
the Rate value = 7 and the Delay value = 32. Add 7 + 32 = 39. To set a
typematic value of 16, press the left <Ctrl> key, type “A”, enter 39, and
then press Enter.

* Delay in milliseconds

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INDEX

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Index

Appearance ......................................................................................... 23, 24

Button .............................................................................. 2, 3, 19, 27, 38, 40

Cables ....................................................................... 3, 9, 10, 11, 32, 33, 41

Colors .......................................................................................... 1, 2, 23, 24

CPU ............................................................................................. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

DB25 .................................................................................... 1, 2, 4, 9, 39, 40

Factory Settings......................................................................................... 12

HD15 ............................................................................................. 1, 4, 9, 40

Keep Command......................................................................................... 18

KVM ......................................................................... 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21

L-series .............................................................................................. 1, 4, 20

Menu .................................................... 1, 2, 4, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

MiniDin-6 ............................................................................................... 9, 39

MiniDin-6F ........................................................................................... 4, 7, 8

Mode .......................................................................................... 2, 16, 18, 32

Models ........................................................................... 1, 2, 5, 9, 14, 20, 40

Mouse Type ................................................................................... 17, 18, 27

Null ............................................................................................................ 17

OSD ......................................................................... 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 14, 20, 21

Ports .............................................................................. 2, 11, 16, 18, 29, 32

Power Adapter ....................................................................... 2, 5, 10, 35, 39

Rackmount ............................................................................................ 2, 12

Reset ............................................................................... 2, 6, 16, 17, 19, 40

Save .......................................................................................................... 30

Screen Savers ....................................................................................... 2, 25

Security ...................................................................................................... 25

Select Computer .......................................................................................... 2

Typematic ............................................................................................ 18, 38

Vista ........................................... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17

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