Tripp Lite B006-VU4-R User Manual

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4-Port USB KVM Switch

Model: B006-VU4-R

Safety Information 2 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2 Product Features 2-3 Speciﬁcations 4 Installation 4 Hotkey Operation 5-6 Troubleshooting 7 Warranty & Warranty Registration 7

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Note: Follow these instructions to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to this device

and its connected equipment.

Safety Information

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the product to moisture.

• Operate this product using only the included external power supply. Use of other power supplies could impair performance, damage the product, or cause re.

• Use only recommended accessories to avoid re, shock or other hazards.

• Unplug this product before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning uids or aerosols, which could enter the unit and cause damage, re or electrical shock.

• Do not attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and visit

www.tripplite.com/support.

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

Package Contents

• B006-VU4-R 4-Port USB KVM Switch

• External Power Supply (100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A)

• Owner’s Manual

System Requirements

• VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of supporting highest resolution of the

connected computers

• USB Mouse

• USB Keyboard

• Computer with a VGA, SVGA or Multisync port

• Computer with a USB port

Product Features

• Control up to four USB computers via one monitor, mouse and keyboard

• Switch between connected computers via pushbuttons or hotkey commands

• Auto Scan mode allows monitoring of connected computers without manually switching between them

• Supports Microsoft Intellimouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice

• LEDs provide easy monitoring of port status

• Hot pluggable—computers can be added or removed without powering off the KVM

switch

• Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock states are saved when switching between

connected computers

• Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536, DDC2B

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Front Panel

Product Features (continued)

Port Selection Pushbuttons—Press the button of the desired port to switch the focus of

the KVM switch to another computer.

Port Status LEDs—The LED will illuminate a dim or light orange to indicate that a

computer is connected to the port and is powered-on. The LED will illuminate a bright orange to indicate that the corresponding port currently has the KVM switch’s focus.

Console Keyboard/Mouse Ports—The console’s USB Keyboard and USB Mouse

connect to the KVM switch here.

Back Panel

Power Jack—The included external power supply connects here.

Console Video Port—The console’s VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor connects to the KVM switch here.

Computer USB Ports—The USB B connector on the P758-Series KVM Cable Kit connects to the KVM switch here.

Computer Video Ports—The HD15 Female connector on the P758-Series KVM Cable Kit connects to the KVM switch here.

Installation

Note: Before you begin, power-off all devices that you will be connecting to the KVM switch. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On feature.

Connect the console to the console ports on the KVM switch. The USB Keyboard and Mouse Console Ports are on the front of the unit. The HD15 Video Console Port is on the back of the unit.

Connect the USB and HD15 Computer ports on the back of the KVM switch to a computer using a P758-Series KVM Cable Kit. Repeat this step for each computer to be

connected.

Connect the external power supply to the KVM switch and plug it into an appropriate

power source.

Turn on power to all connected computers.

Speciﬁcations

Max Number of Connected Computers 4 Console Ports 1 x HD15 Female, 2 x USB A Female Computer Ports 4 x USB B Female, 4 x HD15 Male Power Supply Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A Power Supply Output 5.3V, 2.4A LEDs 4 x Orange/Online, 4 x Green/Selected Maximum Supported Video Resolution 2048 x 1536, DDC2B Operating Temperature 0° to 50° C Storage Temperature -20° to 60° C Humidity 0 to 80% RH, Non-Condensing Dimensions (H x W x D in.) 1.7 x 7.9 x 2.9 Weight (lbs.) 1.5

Hotkey Operation

The B006-VU4-R allows the KVM switch to be controlled via the keyboard. The table below describes the available Hotkeys and their functions. Hotkey commands require that the [Shift] key be held down while the remaining hotkeys are pressed. The rst two hotkeys will always be [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] is the default. It can be changed to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] using the Change Hotkey Mode Activation Command in the following table.

Hotkey Function Hotkey Command

Initiate Hotkey Mode

Hold down the [Shift] key and hit [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once Hotkey Mode has been initiated, your keyboard’s [Scroll Lock] and [Caps Lock] LEDs will blink in succession. Press the [Esc] key to exit Hotkey Mode.

Note: The default command uses [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. This can be changed to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] using the Change Hotkey Mode Activation Command.

Switch to Next Port

Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press the [Enter] key to switch to the next port.

Note: The KVM will switch the consoles focus to the next port, regardless of whether a computer is connected to it or not.

Switch to Specic Port

Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press n, [Enter] (n=port number; 1, 2, 3 or 4).

Note: The KVM will switch to the selected port, regardless of whether a computer is connected to it or not.

Start Auto Scan

Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press [a], [Enter]. The KVM begins scanning each port at 5 second intervals. To stop scanning at the currently selected computer, press the [Esc] key.

Note: The KVM switch will scan each port whether a computer is connected to the port or not.

Start Auto Scan with a Specic Duration

Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and pressing [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press [a], n, [Enter] (n=scan duration between 1 and 99 seconds). Press the [Esc] key to stop scanning at the currently

selected computer.

Note: The KVM switch will scan each port, whether a computer is connected to the port or not.

Initiate Setting Mode Hold down the [Num Lock] key, press and release the minus [-] key, and release

the [Num Lock] key. When Setting Mode is initiated, your keyboard’s [Caps Lock] and [Scroll Lock] LEDs will blink in succession. Press the [Esc] key at any time to exit Setting Mode. Note: The default command is [Num Lock], minus [-]. This can be changed to [Ctrl], [F12] using the Change Setting Mode Activation Command.

Disable/Enable Hotkey Commands

Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [x], [Enter] to Disable or Enable hotkey commands. When hotkey commands are disabled, the KVM ports are accessible via pushbutton only. Setting Mode commands will still be accessible.

Change Setting Mode Activation

Command

Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [h] to switch to [Ctrl], [F12]. When set at [Ctrl], [F12], change the Setting Mode Activation Command back to [Num Lock], minus [-] by holding down the [Ctrl] key, pressing and releasing the [F12] key, and releasing the [Ctrl] key. Once initiated, press [h] to switch to [Num Lock], minus [-].

Change Hotkey Mode Activation

Command

Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [t] to switch to [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. When set at [Ctrl], [Ctrl], change the Hotkey Mode Activation Command back to [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [t] to switch to [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]

Change Port OS to Mac

When a Mac computer is connected to the KVM, it may be necessary to change this setting to ensure proper keyboard and mouse functionality. To change the port OS to Mac, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [F2].

Change Port OS to Sun

When a Sun computer is connected to the KVM, it may be necessary to change this setting to ensure proper keyboard and mouse functionality. To change the port OS to Sun, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [F3].

Change Port OS to Windows

By default, each Port OS is set at Windows. To change the port OS to Windows, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [F10].

Turn Beeper On/Off

To turn the Beeper sound on or off when performing Hotkey and Setting Mode commands, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [b].

Keyboard/Mouse Reset

If the keyboard and mouse are not responding normally, perform a Keyboard/ Mouse Reset: Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [F5].

Show KVM Information

This command will display the Hotkey Activation Command, Setting Mode Activation Command and each port’s OS Setting in a Word document or spreadsheet. To display this information, open a blank document or spreadsheet. Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [F4].

Restore Default Settings

This command restores the KVM’s Hotkey Activation Command, Setting Mode Activation Command and each port’s OS Setting to the default value. To Restore Default Settings, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [r], [Enter].

Hotkey Operation (continued)

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