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Out-of-the-box Installation (continued)

Easy Operation (continued)

Hotkey Commands

A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific
keystrokes:

Hotkey sequence = ScrLk* + ScrLk* + Command key(s)

* For a hotkey command to be validated, each hotkey must be pressed within 2 seconds of

the preceding key.

* For detailed hotkey sequences and their corresponding functional commands, see Quick

Reference Sheet on the other side of this Quick Start Guide.

* Hotkey activation keys can be switched to any of 4 keys (Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num

Lock or F12) using the OSD Setup Menu. See Owner’s Manual CD for details.

Models: B042-004, B042-008 and B042-016

Out-of-the-box Installation

Take the KVM Switch and included cables out of the box to
begin installation.

* If you are connecting a PS/2 computer to your B042-Series KVM switch, make sure it is

powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch. Otherwise, the PS/2 Computer may not
recognize the Keyboard and Mouse, preventing you from using them. USB computers do not
have this limitation.

Step 1: Connect the console (Shared USB or PS/2 Keyboard,
Mouse and Monitor) to the console connectors on the rear
panel of the B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM switch.

Note: For USB connections, separate keyboard and mouse connectors are required.

Step 2: Connect the included 9V DC power adapter cord to the
KVM Switch to power it on.

Note: If you are using an individual B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM switch that is not Daisy­Chained to another switch, proceed to Step 5.

Daisy-Chaining Multiple B042-004, -008 or -016
KVM Switches

Warning! The total length of daisy-chain cabling from the master KVM switch to the last
KVM switch in a daisy-chain installation (regardless of the number of levels) must not
exceed 16 ft. (5 m). If the total length of the daisy-chain cabling exceeds 16 ft. (5 m), the
installation will not function properly.

Step 3: Use the included Daisy-Chain cable (HD15-M to HD15-F) to

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 to connect more B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM

connect the Daisy-Chain OUT Port (HD15-F) of the Master
KVM Switch (1st KVM switch in a chain) to the Daisy-Chain IN
Port (HD15-M) of the second KVM switch. Connect the power
adapter cord to the second switch to power it on. You can

Daisy-Chain any combination of B042-004, -008 and -016
KVM switches to a maximum of 8 levels.

switches. Attach the included Daisy-Chain Terminator to the
Daisy-Chain OUT port of the last KVM in the Daisy-Chain.

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Step 5: Connect each of your computers to a computer port on the

rear panel of each B042-Series KVM switch using a Tripp
Lite P780-Series USB—PS/2 KVM Cable Kit (not included).
The Tripp Lite P780-Series KVM cable has a HD15
connector on one end and a PS/2 Keyboard connector,
USB connector, HD15 connector and a USB to PS/2 Mouse
Adapter. When connecting with a USB computer, the USB
connector is the only connector needed for Keyboard and
Mouse, leaving the PS/2 Keyboard connector unplugged.
When connecting with a PS/2 computer, add the USB to
PS/2 Mouse adapter to the USB connector and you’ll have
a PS/2 connector for the mouse. Do not connect USB
connector and PS/2 keyboard connector to a computer at
the same time.

Step 6: Power up the connected computers. After your computer

is powered up the PS/2 keyboard and mouse will be
recognized and you can now begin operating your B042­Series KVM switch.

Easy Operation

There are three ways to select a specific computer connected to
your B042-Series KVM Switch: Front Panel Push-Buttons, Hotkey
Commands or On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.

Front-Panel Push Buttons

Switch to any connected computer simply by pressing the
corresponding button on the front panel of your B042-004, -008 or

-016 KVM switch.

OSD Menu

To activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu, use the hotkey
sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar

Main OSD Menu Setup Menu

OSD Main menu

Select computer: Use keys to navigate to a connected computer.
Use the Page Up/Page Down Buttons to display connected
computers on Daisy-Chained KVMs. Press enter to select the
desired computer as active.

Edit computer name: Highlight the desired computer port using the

keys (Use Page Up/Page Down to scroll through Daisy-Chained
KVMs) and hit the Insert key. Change to the desired name and hit
the Enter key to confirm it.

Go to Next OSD Menu Page: Hit the F1 key when in the OSD Main
Menu to view the OSD Setup Page. Hit F1 when in the OSD Setup
Page to view the OSD Status Page.

Logout: When the password feature is enabled and you are in the
OSD Main Menu screen, you can hit the F10 key to logout of the
KVM switch. Once F10 is pressed, one must enter the password to
operate the KVM switch.

Setup Menu (See Owner’s Manual CD for details)

Auto Logout: Specifies non-activity duration before KVM is logged
off and password is required to begin operation (00-99 min).

OSD Timeout: Specifies non-activity duration before OSD closes.

Auto Scan Period: Specifies Auto Scan time intervals.

Title Bar: Allows user to disable Title Bar, or to have it displayed on

the Right or Left side of the monitor.

Hotkey: Specifies hotkey preceding sequence (Scroll Lock, Caps
Lock, F12 or Num Lock).

Password: Specifies the security password.

Load Default: Load default settings to all KVM switches.

OSD Appearance: Keep/Hide OSD Menu after switching ports.

F1 - Status Page: Opens status menu.

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET for B042-004, B042-008 and B042-016 KVM Switches—Hotkey and OSD Operating Commands

Command Hotkey Sequence

4

+ ScrLk4 + ab + yz

Select Computer

Next Lower Channel

Next Higher Channel

Next Lower Bank

Next Higher Bank

Beep On/Off

Auto Scan

Stop Autoscan

Title Bar On/Off

Reset Console

ScrLk
(ab= 2-Digit Bank # yz= 2-Digit Channel #)

ScrLk4 + ScrLk4 + — Selects the next lower connected channel on the active KVM Switch.

4

+ ScrLk4 + — Selects the next higher connected channel on the active KVM Switch.

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + PgUp Hit Page Up key when in OSD Main Menu Select the next lower KVM Switch in a Daisy-Chain.

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + PgDn Hit Page Down key when in OSD Main Menu Select the next higher KVM Switch in a Daisy-Chain.

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + B — Turns the beep sound on/off when Auto Scanning and when hitting

ScrLk

ScrLk4 + ScrLk4 + S — Starts an Auto Scan of all the connected computers.

Any key — Stops an Auto Scan of all the connected computers.

4

+ ScrLk4 + T — Turns the Title Bar On/Off.

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + End — Resets Console Mouse & Keyboard in the unlikely event of a lockup.

ScrLk

Mouse & Keyboard

4

+ ScrLk4 + (Space Bar) — Opens up the OSD Main Menu.

Show OSD Main Menu

Change Computer

ScrLk

— Highlight the desired computer in the OSD Main

Name

Load Default

OSD Appearance

Auto Scan Period

— In OSD Setup Menu select Load Default and hit

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight OSD Appearance

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Auto Scan Period

(00 – 95 seconds)

Auto Logout Timeout

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Auto Logout and

(00-99 minutes)

OSD Menu Timeout

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight OSD Timeout and

(00-95 seconds)

Title Bar Position

Password

3

Define Hotkey

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Title Bar; use

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Password and hit

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight the hotkey

Preceding Sequence

Notes:

1. To activate the OSD main menu, use the hotkey sequence ScrLk + ScrLk
+ (Space Bar). For detailed OSD operation reference, please refer to the
User Guide. When OSD Main Menu is active, the mouse will be locked until
the OSD Main Menu is off.

2. Note that a, b, y and z each denotes a number key. ab= 01 - 08 yz= 01

- 16. (e.g. ScrLk + ScrLk + 03 + 06 is for Bank 3, Port 6.) When using a
single KVM Switch configuration, the default Bank # is 01.

3. The password has an 8 character limit. If you forget your password and
can’t access your B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM switch, contact Tripp Lite
Tech Support at [phone]

4. User-definable hotkey preceding sequence. OSD Setup Menu allows user
to choose between Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num Lock and F12.

5. Each hotkey in a hotkey sequence must be pressed within 2 seconds of
the preceding hotkey for the command to take place.

5

Quick Reference Guide

Hotkey Sequence5= [ScrLk]4 + [ScrLk]4 + Command key(s)

OSD Control

Highlight the desired computer and hit the

2

Enter key

Menu, hit Insert to change name

the Enter Key

and use

and use the keys to choose time interval

use the

use the

keys to choose Left, Right or Disable

the Enter key. Follow steps to set password.

Option; use

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continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1

Keys to choose Yes/No

keys to choose time interval

keys to choose time interval

keys to select desired hotkey

Description

Activates a desired computer to be accessed via the console (Shared
USB or PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor).

hotkeys.

Changes the computer’s name from the default (PC01, PC02, etc) to a
user-defined name (8 character limit).

Restores all settings (Auto Logout, OSD Timeout, etc.) on all Daisy­Chained KVM switches to the default settings. Does not affect password.

Specifies if you want to keep/hide the OSD Menu after a Port Switching
Operation.

Specifies a time interval for the Auto Scan to switch between computers.
Auto Scan set to 10 seconds by default. 00= Disabled.

Specifies the amount of time that must pass without keyboard activity
before KVM logs off. This requires password to be entered to access
KVM. Auto Logout is disabled by default: 00= Disabled.

Specifies the amount of time with no activity before the OSD Menu turns
off. OSD Menu Timeout defaults at 30 seconds.

Displays the Title Bar on the Left or Right side of the monitor screen or
disables it.

Enables/disables the password for the B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM
switch. User-definable password has an 8-character limit.

Selects a hotkey preceding sequence of Scroll Lock, Caps Lock,
Num Lock or F12.

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