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1. SOHO 70er f oF Ay i os User s manual SQ rzzt v e Fo P A h Su Rextron Package Contents I The complete TNP12C contains 2 Port SOHO ower TINP1 2 xX Custom cable set 1 8M 6ft X 2 User s manual xX E The complete TNP14C contains 4 Port SOHO ower TNP14 x 1 Custom cable set 1 8M 6ft X 4 User s manual X 1 5 2 4 LE alpi Copyright 12 2003 Rextron Technology Inc PP5 N6300 000 Printed in Taiwan Table Of Content W Introduction OVEIVICW Ne 1 ai 2 W Installations Console CONNECTION 3 Computers Connection pp 5 Cable Management 6 Initial Power up pp 6 E Operations Front Panel operation pp T Hot key commandS pp T Mi Appendices Seolicallonis saersi niaaa 10 euDleshioolng sessioissa 11 Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installaton procedures to prevent any damage to the SOHO Tower or any connecting device FE CE ntroduction Overview The SOHO7ower TNP12C and TNP14C are computer switches that allow access to two or four IBM compatible computers respectively from one PS 2 keyboard mouse and monitor Switching between computers is as easy as pressing the push button or entering hot key commands from your keyboard There is no interface card and software to install and the SOHO Tower is independent of the computer operating system Read2. the keypad at the right side of the keyboard for hot key commands To start Auto Scan automatically scans all ports one by one at a fixed interval left Ctrl left Ctrl To abort the Auto Scan mode press the left key twice Keyboard and mouse are both operational during Auto Scan When it detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends Auto Scan until the activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence The length of the Auto Scan interval Scan Rate is adjustable see below LED flashes during Auto Scan for TNP14C only Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between computers left Ctrl left Ctrl Press or to select the previous or the next computer in sequence And press any other key to abort the Manual Scan LED flashes during Manual Scan for TNP14C only To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan left Ctrl left Cert There are four options 3 8 15 and 30 seconds NOTE Scan Rate is set to default of 3 seconds after SOHOTower loses power i e all connected computers are turned off To adjust keyboard typematic rate characters sec this setting over rides that of BIOS and any operating system left Ctrl left Ctrl F4 There are four options 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec NOTE The keyboard typematic Rate is set to default of 10 characters sec when SOHOTower loses all power so
3. he figure 2 shows 4 port SOHO Tower console connection Figure 2 SOHO Tower 4 Console Connection The multi sync monitor must be capable of synchronizing with the computer s video signal If you are uncertain about the monitor type please consult the monitor user s manual The SOHOTower consumes negligible power and is designed to run reliably without an external power adapter SOHOTower Computers Connection SOHO Tower comes with complete cable sets facilitating computer connection One side of the cable has an HDB 15 connector and the other side has three connectors one HDB 15 and two mini DIN6s The hl 4 marks on the SOHO Jower are for computer connection as shown in figure 3 a 5 Cum e i BF me eee th n A A P a J Be mouse port keyboard port Figure 3 COMPUTER Connection NOTE If your computer uses an AT style keyboard you will need an AlI to PS 2 keyboard adapter at the computer keyboard port Cable Managemenet Manage the KVM cable sets by tying all the cables with the attached Velcro and run the Velcro through the loop at the back of the SOHOTower The Velcro can support the weight of the cable sets to prevent the SOHO Tower from tumbling as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Velcro ties the cable sets and extends the base of the SOHO Tower Initial Power up Make su
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5. re all computers and the SOHOTower are powered down during installation You may power up the computers after installation The SOHOTower can be powered from the computers This procedure ensures the SOHOTower receive computer settings correctly when computer boots NOTE You may hot plug any additional powered down computer to the SOHOTower at any time after the initial power up Operations Front Panel operation Figure 5 Front push button for selection You may switch to a different computer by pressing the front panel push button directly or by issuing hot key commands The front panel LED illuminates indicating the active port The LED flashes while in either Auto Scan or Manual Scan mode Should you encounter any keyboard or mouse problem press and hold down the push button for 3 seconds to initialize the keyboard and mouse Hot key commands Hot key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer or to activate computer scanning SOHO Tower interprets keystrokes for hot keys all the time A hot key sequence starts with two left keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes To select a computer left Ctrl left Cert 1 Selects the computer at PC 1 left Ctrl left Ctrl 2 Selects the computer at PC 2 left Ctrl left Ctrl 3 Selects the computer at PC 3 for TNP14C only left Em left Ctrl 4 Selects the computer at PC 4 for TNP14C only NOTE Do not use
6. urces i e all connected computers are turned off Appendices Specifications Specification TNP12C TNP14C Console connector Keyboard Mouse Monitor Ee e SOHOTower Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated Check that keyboard mouse cables are not swapped Label the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the SOHO Tower Symptom Causes Solutions keyboard and mouse If problem persists unplug the keyboard or mouse wait for few seconds then plug it back Keyboard error Loose keyboard Make sure keyboard on boot connection cables are well seated Keyboard The computer was Press both SHIFT keys strokes shifted jin shifted state when last switched Computer can The SOHO Tower does not use serial not support serial mouse mouse Scan Rate was All connecting drivers installed in a computer SOHOTower Set the Scan Time again and keep at least one computer on all the time Remove unused mouse drivers M S mouse driver is highly suggested Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDORS LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFIT LOSS OF BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed or implied with respect to the contents or use of this docu
7. y to run right out of the box this Kit comes with everything you need a switch and complete cable sets just hook them up and go By allowing one console to manage all your computers the SOHO Tower eliminates the expense for extra consoles the spaces for extra peripherals and the time hopping around for accessing different computers Features E Unique loose free cables included preventing keyboard or mouse connector from getting loose Supports PS 2 keyboard and mouse m Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC boot up Keyboard and mouse are hot pluggable at any time without turning either SOHO Tower or PCs off Space saving design mAuto scan automatically selects computers sequentially Supports M S IntelliMouse Pro Explorer Optical Hot key and push button allow easy computer access Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers MOperating system independent transparent to all applications MHigh VGA resolution 1920x1440 MDDC2B compatible IPower free operation the SOHO Tower draws power from the attached PCs SOHOTower stallation Console Connection Turn your computers off Connect a PS 2 keyboard to the mini DIN 6 port marked with Keyboard and a PS 2 mouse to the mini DIN 6 port marked with Mouse Then connect your VGA monitor cable directly to the HDB15 port as shown in figure 1 Figure 1 SOHOTower 2 Console Connection SOHOTower T
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