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1. ose as Num Caps Scroll Lock Console Unit 15 Video Adjustment through Push Button No matter whether the Mask Hotkey Switch is set to ON or OFF users can directly Press and Hold the push button on the top panel for two seconds instead of the leading code Ctrl Ctrl or Ctrl Ctrl E for Video Adjustment activation as the follows Activate the Video Adjustment Press amp Hold push button 2 Sec 11 Refer to the preceding table Video Adjustment for further video adjustment configurations i BTH 7s FI E Gain Adj g Oreg Standard Mode Mask Hotkey Off i ee ETN ec EHE e EQ Adj B 2 Green Color Ad Mask Hotkey On i gins e gt Green Color Adj g Blue Color Adi Mask Hotkey Off SiNes Rili B gt Blue Color Adj j BIH se ER Red Color Adj Compatibility Mode ss Console Unit 16 Console Unit Video Adjustment ca cm ame Gain EQ Adj a ri Mask Hotkey Off emeena Green Color Adj B F standard Mode p G l Cil Fii B Blue Color Adj Cul Cil Fil R Red Color Adj BIN C se ESAE Gain EC Adj B Green fe BTA eG Green Color Ad E Blu Mask Hotkey On p BIN G scis P 3 Blue Color Adj BTA a w P R Red Color Adj Compatibility Mode CHI CHl E FIT E Gain EQ Adj G G E EHCH E FH G Green Color Adj B I Mask Hotk2. Push once the push button on the top panel of the Console Unit Console Unit Hotkey Commands Function Description Equalizer Gain Adjustment e Equalizer Sharpness Num Lock LED LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 16 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold or to fine tune e Gain Brightness Caps Lock LED LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 16 levels for skew 2 Press and Hold Shift or to fine tune Green Color Adjustment LED Flashing 1 Press or S to coarse tune there are 8 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold K or to fine tune Blue Color Adjustment Scroll Lock LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 8 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold Shift or to fine tune Red Color Adjustment LED Flashing 1 Press or S to coarse tune there are 8 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold K or to fine tune Escape from Video Adjustment Mode NOTES 1 Make sure to connect the unit and devices properly before the video adjustment 2 The video adjustment function is available on the Console Unit ONLY 3 An alternative hotkey approach to enter Video Adjustment mode is available for users to choose as desire in which users can simply press the top panel push button followed by input the key F11 For more detailed information please refer to the section Hotkey Commands and Alternativ
3. 4 V 4 digit BINHV diit NJ 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200 cod l 1409 for resolution of 1440 x 0900 1910 for resolution of 1920 x 1080 1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152 see the preceding page for the complete option list Follow the KVM Switch User Manual applicable in Compatibility Mode only CPU port selection of KVM Switch NOTES 1 Standard Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender without additional connection to any KVM switch es and Compatibility Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender with connection to KVM Switch es 2 Leading Code denotes in Standard Mode the hotkey sequence left Ctrl left Ctrl in Compatibility Mode the hotkey sequence eft Ctrl eft Ctrl E 21 3 BTN denotes Press and Hold the Push Button on the top panel for two seconds 4 There are three ways to escape from hotkey state after Press and Hold the Push Button two seconds B There is no activity detected by the keyboard within 6 seconds B Press the button Esc once to escape from the hotkey state B Press the Push Button once to escape from the hotkey state and switch to the Auto Local or Remote mode 5 Privacy Setting Enable Please identify the current mode in either Local or Auto mode by checking the Computer Unit LED first then through repeating the hotkey commands for privacy setting Leading Code F the KVM Extender ge
4. 4 digit code Alternative Hotkey Control at Console Unit Video Adjustment Video quality setting BTN 2sec F11 Mouse Resynchronization Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 model BTN 2sec F12 Video Synchronization Synchronize video resolution between the Console Unit and Computer Unit BTN 2sec v 4 digit code NOTE BTN 2sec denotes that Press and Hold push button 2 seconds 25x TORT ee eee Video Adjustment console unit Only The video adjustment function is required to perform before configurations begin Please also make sure that all the system units and devices are connected properly before the video adjustment operation begin Users at the Console Unit can adjust the video signal compensating to various cable length through hotkey commands The video adjustment includes e Equalizer Sharpness e Gain Brightness e Skew for the color green blue and red To compensate the lengths of CAT 5 CAT 5e CAT 6 cable there 16 levels on coarse tune and up to 128 256 scales on fine tune are available for adjustment on the equalizer and gain And there 8 levels on coarse tune and 16 32 scales on fine tune are available for skew adjustment on green blue and red To achieve the best video signal quality and details of video adjustment please refer to the following section Hotkeys for Video Adjustment NOTE The video adjustment is available on the Console Unit ONLY NOTE The video adjustment is app
5. Console Unit and Computer Unit will follow the Console Unit setting after reboot The following options for video resolution are available for selecting Input 4 digit code with 1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200 1307 for resolution of 1860 x 0768 1410 for resolution of 1440 x 1050 1910 for resolution of 1920 x 1080 1208 for resolution of 1280 x 0800 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440 1409 for resolution of 1440 x 0900 1610 for resolution of 1680 x 1050 1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1609 for resolution of 1600 x 0900 Video Adjustment for Console Unit Only To enter the Video Adjustment Mode in Non Cascade Standard Structure Press left left F11 To enter the Video Adjustment Mode in Cascade Compatibility Structure Press left left E F11 While entering this mode the LED Number Lock and Scroll Lock are flashing simultaneously at the moment Then users can perform the video adjustment by hotkey commands as the table shown below Be aware the idle time out is 30 seconds That is it will automatically escape from video adjustment mode if no action is detected by the keyboard within 30 seconds To exit the video adjustment mode three simplified approaches are available 1 No action is detected by the keyboard for 30 seconds Push once the escape button Ese on the keyboard attached to the Console Unit
6. Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 model only 2 Sec 2 Sec Video synchronization Prevent the video resolution setting from exceeding the capability of the connected display require CPU reboot the following options for video resolution are available for selecting Leading Code V 4 Input 4 digit code with digit code 1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200 1409 for resolution of 1440 x 0900 1910 for resolution of 1920 x 1080 1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152 NOTES 1 Standard Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender without additional connection to any KVM switch es and Compatibility Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender with connection to KVM Switch es 2 Leading Code denotes in Standard Mode the hotkey sequence left Ctrl left Ctrl in Compatibility Mode the hotkey sequence eft Ctrl left Ctrl E 3 BTN denotes Press and Hold the Push Button in the top panel for two seconds 4 The hotkey state will be automatically time out if W There is no activity detected by the keyboard within 6 seconds after Press and Hold the Push Button two seconds W Press the button Esc once to escape from the hotkey mode B Press the Push Button once to escape from the hotkey mode and switch to either the Local or Remote mode 5 By default the Video Synchronization setting between the
7. accordance with length limits for optimum signal integrity 3 USB keyboard mouse for console controlling PEE E Sener Eee Product Description The following figures show typical applications of Claxan KVM Extender The model you have purchased might be slightly different from those described in the illustrations without affecting the functions Console Unit CL KVM EXC 3022Z Computer Unit CL KVM EXC 3022Z 4 ee Pena a eae Installation Grounding To prevent any damage to the product or any connected device it is important to make sure that both the monitor and or computer connected to the Unit and the KVM Extender are properly grounded 5 and or and or Console Unit Computer Unit Power System Grounding Building Grounding Cautions 1 Prior to the installation ensure that all devices to be connected to this system are powered off and grounded 2 Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise 1 to 3 cable PS 2 connection 1 to 2 cable USB connection Connection Patterns The installation is as easy as dynamically connecting the computer to the Computer Unit and or Console Unit and connecting the Console Unit to the Computer Unit with the appropriate CAT5 cable Please follow the guidelines below for the system connection Use KVM 1 to 3 PS 2 interface or 1 to 2 USB interface cable for the connection betw
8. beeps is generated as the confirmation of Compatibility Mode hold Alt down and press E key Leading Code In Standard Mode the hotkey command start with the leading code left Ctrl left followed by one or two more keystrokes In Compatibility Mode the hotkey command start with the leading code left left E followed by one or two more keystrokes The built in buzzer generates a high pitched beep for correct hotkey command otherwise one short and one long beep are generated for a bad command in which the bad key command won t be sent to the extender unit or the selected computer lew Cli Cit Ctrl Ctrl ARE Cit CH E Mask Hotkey Switch Console Unit Computer Unit The hotkey commands of KVM Switches vary among models which may cause hotkey errors unwanted configurations between the Extender Unit and mixed types of KVM Switches that connect to each other The Mask Hotkey extremely simplifies the hotkey control in cascade architecture through the mask ON users can bypass the Extender Unit and directly apply the KVM Switch built in hotkey commands to access and configure the cascaded computer s KVM Switch es More details about this feature can be found in the following section Mask Hotkey Switch Alternative Hotkey Press and Hold push button two seconds followed by one keystroke can be applied instead of the leading code eft Ctrl eft or left left E The KVM Extender is incapable of
9. disable the Hotkey function of all of the cascaded Console and Computer Unit s by sliding the Hotkey Mask switch to ON Only the cascaded KVM Switch are capable of the hotkey function after this setting and users can directly perform the KVM Switch built in hotkey commands accessing to the cascaded KVM Switch es computers as needed OG ig We diract coniror over Te Aas on pra wa n KVM Swatch TIE Computer Unit Appendices Cable Requirements The cable Category 5 CAT5 terminated with RJ45 connectors is normally used for the interconnection between Computer Unit and Console Unit It s easy to get from the local stores or call your dealers for help Besides CAT5e or CAT6 are applicable to the KVM Extender This CAT5 cable is not provided in the standard package mainly because the cable length you required is subject to the deploying environment However the better the CATX cable quality the longer the video extension and the shorter the cable length the higher the video resolution CAT5 Cable The KVM Extender extends the remote access by using a piece of unshielded twisted pair UTP cable The cable must be wired in compliance with the EIA TIA 568B industry standard Note CAT5 CAT5e or CAT6 cables are applicable to the KVM Extender pair Above diagram shows the RJ45 connector of a CAT5 cable with its metal contacts facing up 3071 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems w
10. levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold or to fine tune e Gain Brightness Caps Lock LED Scroll Lock LED Flashing 1 Press Or to coarse tune there are 16 levels for skew 2 Press and Hold or to fine tune Green Color Adjustment Caps Lock LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 8 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold or to fine tune Blue Color Adjustment Scroll Lock LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 8 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold K or to fine tune Red Color Adjustment LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 8 levels for adjusting 2 Press and Hold or B to fine tune Escape from Video Adjustment Mode Console Unit Video Adjustment Sharpness Adj A a e a or Bi to coarse tune gt Press and Hold Shift tor Shift 22 to fine tune Brightness Adj Ctrl Ct F E Use or to coarse tune gt Press and Hold Shift f or Shift P to fine tune Kk Flasi Standard Mode Mask Hotkey Off Green Color Adj Gi GH mae G gt Use e or lito coarse tune gt Press and Hold Shift or Shift to fine tune Flashing Blue Color Adj bs p Gils Gils FH BH US or to coarse tune Press and Hold Shiff Gor Smit to fine tune k Fla Red Color Adj Ctrl Cirl Fil R Use or to coarse tune Press and Hold Shift or Shift amp to fine tune Fla
11. this case users at Console Unit can identify this status from the 3 LEDs Numi and Scroll Lock flashing on the keyboard attached to the Console Unit Remote On The LED Remote lights up the system can be remotely controlled by the Console Unit 10 The following figure indicates the control flow in which the control through Push Button on the top panel Console Unit Computer Unit Press the Push Button to select ix Press the Push Button to select or Remei mode Auto Local or Remote mode not applicable to CL KVM EXC 2021Z Console Unit Computer Unit 1 Push Button for Alternative Hotkey Control The KVM Extender is incapable of conducting any hotkey controls when its hotkey function is masked Hotkey Mask Switch ON No matter whether the Hotkey Mask Switch is set to ON or OFF the alternative hotkey Press and Hold the push button 2 seconds followed by one keystroke can be applied instead of the leading code Ctrl Ctrl or Ctrl Ctr E for the following settings Alternative Hotkey Control at Computer Unit Latch Time Selection Select the duration of Latch Time 5 15 30 or 60 seconds BTN 2sec F8 Privacy Setting Enable Configure the Computer Unit Video Signal BTN 2sec F6 Mouse Resynchronization Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 model BTN 2sec F12 Video Synchronization Synchronize video resolution between the Console Unit and Computer Unit BTN 2sec v
12. 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152 Follow the KVM Switch User Manual applicable in Compatibility Mode only CPU port selection of KVM Switch 9 NOTES 1 Standard Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender without additional connection to any KVM switch es and Compatibility Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender with connection to KVM Switch es 2 Leading Code denotes in Standard Mode the hotkey sequence left Ctrl left Ctrl in Compatibility Mode the hotkey sequence eft Ctrl eft Ctrl E one beep saa Standard Mode Leading Code Ctrl Cir Ctrl Ctrl Alt E two beeps Compatibility Mode Leading Code Ctrl Citrl E Console Unit Computer Unit 3 BTN denotes Press and Hold the Push Button in the top panel for two seconds 4 The hotkey state will be automatically time out if B There is no activity detected by the keyboard within 6 seconds after Press and Hold the Push Button two seconds W Press the button Ese once to escape from the hotkey mode B Press the Push Button once to escape from the hotkey mode and switch to either the Local or Remote mode By default the Video setting on Computer Unit will follow the Console Unit setting after reboot The following options for video resolution are available for selecting 4 digits Resolution 4 digits Resolution IEEE F1 Fiz 1 2 3 4 5 6 718 9 0 E T 20 Computer Unit Hotkey Commands Mask Hotkey OFF Mask Hotkey ON Fu
13. Hotkey Switch In cascade architecture In non cascade architecture The Extender Unit masks up itself as if users sit in front of the KVM Switch to directly configure the computers attached to the KVM Switch by applying the KVM Switch built in hotkey commands The Extender Unit is mask off users can configure the computer attached to the KVM Switch by applying the KVM Extender built in hotkey command prefixed with the ascade leadina code Jeft Ctrl left Ctr l The Extender Unit hotkey function is disabled Users can configure the computer attached to the Extender Unit by applying the KVM Extender built in hotkey command prefixed with the non cascade leading code left Ctrl left Ctrl Example of Mask Hotkey set to ON in cascade architecture An IT administrator is sitting in front of the Console Unit he pre set the Console Unit to remote mode for accessing to the KVM Switch that is attached to Computer Unit then slide ON the Mask Hotkey Switch on the Console Unit after that he can on use the Console Unit directly configuring the computer that is attached to the KVM Switch Please also refer to the section Hotkey Commands for more information OFF Hotkey Mask Off iur amp n F k a E amp ON Hotkey Mask U 3 y P Console Unit LED Remote on Make your hotkey controls more efficiently in the cascade Mask Hotkey on structure it is suggested that users to
14. Table of Contents PTE OG UC HOM e 1 SS reo 2 PACKING CheckliSt nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Product DescripliOIluse isiseenseckoemeuEu uS b TEbeDE REN TDFRIE RE ER TUFAREET 4 stallati OM T 5 m Connection Patterns sees 6 CED leitet o 8 Push Button Control eee eeeeees 10 Video AgjustmenL 5 10e rone rene eoe ore cua prae aa 13 m Video Adjustment Configuration 14 ultime digo 18 m Hotkey Commands esee eene 19 Alternative Hotkey Control 23 Cascade Configuration eeeeeeeeeu 24 m Mask Hotkey Switch 26 leere 27 m Cable Requirements eee eere 27 BH Iroubleshooting eere eee 28 Specifica ONS METEO TEE OT 29 n lt gt Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the unit or any connecting device The final specifications are based on the actual product Features and functions may be added or changed after the manual was written Please visit our webs
15. aims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the product or documentation without obligation to notify any user of such revisions or updates For further information please contact your direct vendor All the brand names and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 30 Console Unit Hotkey Control Console Unit Hotkey Commands Mask Hotkey OFF Mask Hotkey ON Alternative Alternative Cascading status selection One beep enable Standard Mode Alt E Two beeps enable Compatibility Mode and the user at Console Unit accessing to the KVM switch that is connecting to Computer Unit Leading Code T B w ona NA Mode selection in Sequence switch console control between Local Computer and Local mode selection enable the user at the Console Unit accessing to the computer KVM Switch that connects to the Console Unit Function Description Remote mode selection enable the user at the Console Unit exclusive accessing to computer KVM Switch that connects to the Computer Unit only if the Computer Unit is in Remote or Auto mode Disable Computer Unit user accessing to the Computer Unit during this mode BTN F11 N A BTN Ft1 Video adjustment entrance Leading Code Ft 2 Sec More video quality setting can be found here Leading Code F12 BTN F12 BTN F12
16. ceiving commands Users can switch the mode alternately by repeating this hotkey command Alt E hold Alt down and press El key b one beep Standard Mode Video Adjustment Ctrl Ctrl Alt E two beeps x E Compatibility Mode Video Adjustment Console Unit Activate Video Adjustment on Standard Mode Non Cascade Structure Adjust Video Quality in Non Cascade Structure Press left Ctrl left F11 Activate Video Adjustment on Compatibility Mode Cascade Structure Adjust Video Quality in Cascade Structure Press left left E F1 While the Video Adjustment is activated the LED and Scroll Lock on the keyboard connected to the Console Unit will flash simultaneously at the moment Then users can perform the video adjustment by hotkey commands as the table shown below Be aware the idle time out is 30 seconds That is it will automatically escape from video adjustment status if no activity is detected by the keyboard within 30 seconds To exit the video adjustment status three simply approaches are available 1 No activity is detected by the keyboard for 30 seconds 2 Push once the button Esc on the keyboard attached to the Console Unit 3 Push once the push button on the top panel of the Console Unit 4 Console Unit Hotkey Commands Function Description Equalizer Gain Adjustment e Equalizer Sharpness Num Lock LED Caps Lock LED Flashing 1 Press or to coarse tune there are 16
17. conducting any hotkey controls when its hotkey function is masked Hotkey Mask Switch ON hence this alternative hotkey is especially useful in this state For the details of hotkey commands please check the following sections Hotkey Commands and Alternative Hotkey Control 18 Hotkey Commands e Prior to any hotkey command input please enable either of two modes as the following Standard Mode by input the hotkey command left Ctrl eft Ctrl Alt E and then one beep should be generated as the confirmation Compatibility Mode by input the hotkey command left Ctrl eft Ctrl Alt E and then two beeps should be generated as the confirmation or Users can switch the mode alternately by repeating this hotkey command e Only the key located on the ower left corner of the keyboard is eligible for hotkey commands e The hotkey command will be automatically time out if there is no activity detected by the keyboard within 3 seconds after the leading code input e When the mask hotkey switch is set to ON the Extender Unit masks up itself in this state users can sit in front of the Extender and directly apply the KVM Switch built in hotkey commands to configure the computers that attached to the KVM Switch as if the user was virtually sitting in front of the KVM Switch Console Unit Hotkey Commands Mask Hotkey OFF Mask Hotkey ON Function Description Alternative Alternative Cascading status selectio
18. e HID standard keys m Equalizer sharpness gain brightness RGB skew adjustment via hotkeys for optimal video quality m Synchronize the video resolution between the attached computers via hotkeys m Easily expand the multiple computer controls by cascading KVM Switch es m Hotkey functions and push button for easy computer access m Dedicated Mask Hotkey function simplify hotkey control in cascading environment m Compatible with all PS 2 or USB computers by using 1 to 3 PS 2 interface or 1 to 2 USB interface KVM cable s m Simple LED indication makes operation user friendly B Locate the computer away from your desk and work area saving you valuable space m Allow two users to share one or two computers locally and remotely B Beep confirmation for hotkey control makes the operation easier and cross checked B Support most of mice such as M S IntelliMouse Pro Explorer Optical etc m Compatible with most of the popular screen resolution to XGA SXGA UXGA WSXGA WUXGA QWXGA system ENS EEE A EEE Packing Checklist 1 KVM Extender Console Unit 2 KVM Extender Computer Unit 3 Power Adapter with necessary AC Cord or Plug in Power Adapter 4 Users Manual Foot Pad Set 6 KVM Cable CBM 180H or CBM 180UH e xHardware Requirement 1 Computer s with USB port s and PS 2 port s x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x2 x 1 or 2 option 2 Category 5 5e 6 UTP cable EIA TIA 568B industry standard compliant in
19. e Hotkey Control Computer Unit Hotkey Control g 34 Computer Unit Hotkey Commands Mask Hotkey OFF Mask Hotkey ON Function Description Alternative Alternative Cascading status selection One beep enable Standard Mode Two beeps enable Compatibility Mode and the users at Computer Unit accessing to the KVM switch that connects to the Computer Unit Leading Leading Codeys T dedigCode T wa f ova fA Mode selection in sequence Toggle switch to select or Leading Code F2 mede applicable in Standard Mode only Local mode selection Leading Code 4 1 enable the user at Computer Unit exclusive accessing to the PC KVM Switch that connects to Computer Unit Disables the Console Unit user accessing Remote mode selection enable the user at Console Unit exclusive accessing to Leading Code 4 2 the PC KVM Switch that connects to Computer Unit Disables the user at the Computer Unit accessing to the connected KVM Switch Fa Latch time selection er Auto mode latch time setting the extender generates 1 L eagna Codel F3 2 Sec to 4 beeps to indicate the duration of latch time 5 15 30 60 seconds respectively BTN Fe Privacy setting enable Leading Code E Fe 3 F8 2 Sec enable the Computer Unit stopVideo Signal Leading Code 4F12 BTN F12 BTN F12 Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 model only 2 Sec 2 Sec Video synchronization Prevent the video resolut
20. e hotkey state and switch to the Auto Local or Remote mode
21. een the video port on the computer side of the Unit and the video output port amp KB MS port of the connected Computer Use Video cable for the connection between the video port on the console side of the Unit and the video input port of the connected monitor Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the respective icon marked USB ports on the console side of the Unit Connect the CAT5 cable to RJ45 port on the Console Unit connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet if using premises cabling or directly to RJ45 on the Computer Unit Power Connection In non cascade structure Computer Unit consumes negligible power and draws only the necessary power from the connected computer In cascade structure Computer Unit cascaded to KVM Switch requires sufficient power supply by connecting an appropriate power cord into an appropriate power source and plugging the opposite end into the power connector on the Computer Unit After all device connections are completed connect the provided power cord into an appropriate power source and plug the opposite end into the power connector on the Console Unit to power up the system Console Unit cat Computer Unit CL KVM EXC 3022Z 2 Consoles 2 Computers Console Unit Computer Unit Lontrol LOirection Computer Console an Computer Console CL KVM EXC 2021Z 2 Consoles 1 Computer i Computer Unit CAT S5 CAT Se CAT a
22. ey Om L p Cil Dif E F B Blue Color Adj Cul Cil E FII R Red Color Adj 2 B m x Two modes are available for hotkey control see Hotkey Control chapter xxMask Hotkey function enable the direct control over the KVM Switch see Mask Hotkey owitch chapter 1 Make sure to connect the Unit and devices properly before the video adjustment 2 The video adjustment function is available on the Console Unit ONLY 3 An alternative hotkey to enter Video Adjustment mode is available for users in which users can simply press the push button on the top panel followed by input the key F11 For more detailed information please refer to the section Hotkey Commands and Alternative Hotkey Control 17 PEET eu Hotkey Control A hotkey command is a short key sequence to select a computer activate computer scan and so forth The KVM Extender interprets keystrokes for hotkeys all the time Throughout this user manual the following terms are used to identify the common states during hotkey configurations Standard Mode The state of the KVM Extender without any connections to any KVM Switch es Compatibility Mode The state of the KVM Extender with connection s to KVM Switch es The Command for Switching Modes Users can switch mode between Standard and Compatibility through inputting the hotkey command left left and then one beep is generated as the confirmation of Standard Mode otherwise two
23. ing the keyboard mouse that connect to the Extender Unit as if you were virtually sitting in front of the KVM Switch The interface compatibility and flexibility can be simply enhanced by choosing custom made KVM 1 to 3 PS 2 interface or 1 to 2 USB interface cable s for your existing USB or PS 2 computer s no software or DIP switches are required It provides advanced features including dual user access LED indicators for real time status monitoring and control multiple computers by cascading KVM Switch es easy computer access through push button hotkeys and mask hotkeys With the small footprint the Extender can be easily installed and deliver the high definition signal over long distance which is a perfect solution for factories or construction areas where you want to secure your computers and valuable data or manage them both in remote and local sites The Extender Unit can be connected with 1 to 3 or 1 to 2 cable s as the following figure shown For details please proceed to the section Specifications A 1 to 3 cable PS 2 connection 1 to 2 cable USB connection E Features m Connect the KVM Extender pair via Category 5 5e 6 UTP cable m Remotely locate the keyboard mouse and monitor up to 300 meters away from a computer m Support high video resolution up to Full HD 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 UXGA 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 m Support USB console m Support the surge protection m Support th
24. ing the connectors and sockets for bent pins or other damage cable unit of 28 eee Se ere ae Specifications USB PS 2 Model CL KVM EXC 3022Z CL KVM EXC 2021Z eee oo XGA 1600 x 1200 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Maximum Video Resolution QWXGA 2048 x 1152 1920 x 1440 Extension Distance Console female Connectors HDB15 Console Computer HDB15 LED On Controls local Indicators computer On Controls system remotely USB A Console female Connectors HDB15 female Unit Connectors female On Controls local computer LED On System is controlled remotely Indicators Flash Alternately Auto mode Equalizer Tune Sharpness 16 Levels 4 16 Scales Video Gain Tune Brightness Adjustment Skew 8 Level 2 8 Scales Weight per pair Dimensions W x D x H per pair 156 x 65 x 20 mm x 2 Each level contains 4 16 scales of fine tune that may differ from model to model Each level contains 2 8 scales of fine tune that may differ from model to model 29 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S 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 PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed or implied with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially discl
25. ion setting from exceeding the capability of the connected display require CPU reboot the following options of video resolution are available for selecting Input 4 digit code with 1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 Leading Code 4 V 4 digit BTN V 4 digit igi 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 ec ec s cod cod 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200 1409 for resolution of 1440 x 0900 1910 for resolution of 1920 x 1080 1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152 see the preceding page for the complete option list Follow the KVM Switch User Manual applicable in Compatibility Mode only CPU port selection of KVM Switch NOTES 1 Standard Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender without additional connection to any KVM switch es and Compatibility Mode denotes the state of the KVM Extender with connection to KVM Switch es 2 Leading Code denotes in Standard Mode the hotkey sequence eft Ctrl left Ctrl in Compatibility Mode the hotkey sequence eft Ctrl left Ctrl E 3 BTN denotes Press and Hold the Push Button on the top panel for two seconds 4 After Press and Hold the Push Button two seconds the hotkey state will be automatically time out if B There is no activity detected by the keyboard within 6 seconds B Press the button Esc once to escape from the hotkey state B Press the Push Button once to escape from th
26. ite to download the latest version of manual for reference TO prevent damages to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded FE ce RoHS SERES een eres wae Introduction Claxan KVM Extender CL KVM EXC 2021Z and CL KVM EXC 3022Z consists of a Console Unit and a Computer Unit allowing you to extend the keyboard monitor mouse console up to 300 meters away from a source computer or KVM Switch by using an inexpensive Category 5 5e 6 UTP unshielded twisted pair cable The Extender supports high video resolution up to Full HD 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 UXGA 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 Through the easy hotkey commands you can conveniently adjust the video quality to compensate the cable lengths and synchronize the optimal video resolution between the attached computers such as equalizer sharpness gain brightness and zero the skew delay for green blue and red It is economical and scalable design for growth oriented enterprises which you can easily expand the multiple computer controls by adding additional Extender s or cascading the Extender s with KVM Switch es whenever you need The dedicated Hotkey Mask feature eliminates all the hotkey control barriers caused by mixed combinations of KVM Switch es in cascading environments The Extender can mask up itself through the hotkey mask enabling you to bypass the cascaded Extender level and directly configure the cascaded KVM Switch by us
27. ith the KVM Extender during the installation or operations please check through this section for a possible solution If your problem is not listed here and you can not resolve the issue please contact your local dealer for the fastest assistances Symptom tion No video signal Poor video quality Keyboard hotkeys are inoperable when the KVM Extender connects with the KVM Switch Computer units are inoperable Problems continue to occur after checking the solutions above Verify that all the cables are qualified according to the hardware requirement section Verify that all the cables are properly connected to their ports and are firmly seated Use an alternative CATx connection between the console and computer Power down the computer Connect the monitor directly to the computer and power up again If the monitor does not operate correctly direct to the computer try another monitor Use the EIA TIA 568B industry standard CATx cable for KVM Extender connection e Unplug the CATx cable s from the Extender then plug it them back in Perform the video quality adjustment for the length of CATx being used Apply compatibility mode hotkey commands Verify if the Extender has enough power Verify if the units have enough power If the power is insufficient for the needs purchase a power adapter from your local dealers Remove and reinstall each device check
28. licable only if the CATx cable is connected and the Console Unit is remotely taking control of Computer Unit N e U F My i omiputer Pie Ed Yew Favorite Tools Help J potent gt fm uu Address d My Computer rom DP CDI Files Stored on This Computer Sysena Tacks ly Viva peser informan i Add or remot programa o Chasrese i declina Other Places amp J My Meter Places My Documents C Seared Documents e Central Pares After Video Adjustment 213 Video Adjustment Configuration for Console Unit Only Users can activate video adjustment on Console Unit either through hotkeys or push button The Unit is capable of hotkey control when the Mask Hotkey is OFF Video Adjustment through hotkey Users can pre set the hotkey to either Standard Mode or Compatibility Mode Standard Mode is defined as the state of the KVM Extender without additional connection to any KVM Switch es By input the hotkey command eft Ctrl left Ctrl Alt E and then one beep should be generated as the Standard Mode confirmation Compatibility Mode is defined as the state of the KVM Extender with connection to KVM Switch es By input the hotkey command left Ctrl eft Ctrl Alt E and then two beeps should be generated as the Compatibility Mode confirmation The Alt E hotkey command is used for the system to distinguish between the two modes and prevent from confusions on re
29. low p m Local On Remote On 8 Local On The LED Local lights up the system controls its local computer Remote On The LED Remote lights up the system remotely controls the Computer Unit Push Button on Computer Unit The button on the top panel of Computer Unit can be used to switch mode among Local Remote and Auto in the sequence as the diagram shown below Auto Local On Remote On 7 Auto he LEDs Remote and Local flash alternately the system is now waiting for the Console or Computer Unit to take control The control priority is on the first come first served basis For example once the keyboard or mouse attached to the Computer Unit is active the LED Local will light up and the LED Remote will light off This status indicates that the Computer Unit is now taking control of the system and vice versa for Console Unit In Auto mode the duration of latch time for taking control can be preset to 5 15 30 or 60 seconds via hotkeys which allows the Computer or Console Unit to resume control again via any keystroke or mouse activity if the latch time is due and the status returns to the Auto mode In Auto mode whenever any activity from the Keyboard mouse buttons or mouse scroll wheel is detected the Unit Computer Unit or Console Unit immediately takes control of the system Local On The LED Local lights up the system is controlled by the Computer Unit In
30. mp Control Direction Console tT Computer Console Optional ay LED Indicators The LEDs on the KVM Extender show the real time status indicating the linking communication and control between the Computer Unit and Console Unit Users can switch control through the push button and identify the present status through the LED indicator on the top panel as the following lists 1 Press the push button on Console Unit to select Local On or Remote On 2 Press the push button on Computer Unit to select Local On Remote On or Auto Mode m LEDs on Console Unit Mod LED Status Control Description Console Unit controls its local PC Console Unit is enabled to access to the Computer Unit and the remote LED will e Emit yellow light if the Console Unit is taking control e Emit yellow light with a bit of flash red if the Computer Unit is taking control Users can easily identify this status from the keyboard in which 3 LEDs Num Remote On Local Off Caps and Scroll Lock on the keyboard should be flashing Emit yellow light if the Computer Unit is on Auto mode the system is waiting for Console Unit or Computer Unit to take control Users can easily identify this status from the keyboard in which 3 LEDs Num Caps and Scroll Lock on the keyboard are NOT flashing The Console Unit remotely controls the CL KVM EXC 2021Z Remote On Computer Unit The defaul
31. n One beep enable Standard Mode Alt E Two beeps enable Compatibility Mode and the user at Console Unit accessing to the KVM switch that is connecting to Computer Unit switch console control between Local Computer and Local mode selection enable the user at the Console Unit accessing to the eading Code 1 computer KVM Switch that connects to the Console Unit Remote mode selection enable the user at the Console Unit exclusive accessing to computer KVM Switch that connects to Leading Code 4 2 the Computer Unit only if the Computer Unit is in Remote or Auto mode Disable Computer Unit user accessing to the Computer Unit during this mode BTN F11 N A BTN F11 Video adjustment entrance Pann Code 2 Sec More video quality setting can be found here Leading Code F12 BTN F12 BTN F12 Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 model only 2 Sec 2 Sec Video synchronization Prevent the video resolution setting from exceeding the capability of the connected display require CPU reboot the following options for video resolution are p iea diei available for selecting Leading Code 4 V 4 BTNH V 4 digit B IN ne PA Input 4 digit code With digit code code Seen 1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200 1409 for resolution of 1440 x 0900 1910 for resolution of 1920 x 1080 1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440
32. nction Description Alternative Alternative Cascading status selection One beep enable Standard Mode Two beeps enable Compatibility Mode and the users at Computer Unit accessing to the KVM switch that connects to the Computer Unit Toggle switch to select i oF Leading Code F2 Local mode selection Leading Code 1 enable the user at Computer Unit exclusive accessing to the PC KVM Switch that connects to Computer Unit Disables the Console Unit user accessing Remote mode selection enable the user at Console Unit exclusive accessing to Leading Code 2 the PC KVM Switch that connects to Computer Unit Disables the user at the Computer Unit accessing to the connected KVM Switch F3 Latch time selection AR Auto mode latch time setting the extender generates 1 Leading Code F3 2 Sec to 4 beeps to indicate the duration of latch time 5 15 30 60 seconds respectively BTN F6 Privacy setting enable Leading Code EM F j F8 2 Sec enable the Computer Unit stopVideo Signal Leading Code 4F12 BTN F12 BTN F12 Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 model only 2 Sec 2 Sec Video synchronization Prevent the video resolution setting from exceeding the capability of the connected display require CPU reboot the following options of video resolution are available for selecting Input 4 digit code with 1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 Leading Code
33. nerates 1 to 3 beeps to indicate the statuses of the Computer Unit as follows A Computer Unit in Local mode Remote LED Off Local LED On e One beep Reset to Factory Default e Two or three beeps Disable the output video signal of Computer Unit B Computer Unit in Auto mode Remote Local LED flashes alternately e One beep Reset to Factory Default e Two beeps By triggering keyboard mouse users can disable the output video signal of Computer Unit temporarily The Computer Unit users protect the privacy for 5 15 30 and 60 seconds See the above table Latch time selection for more descriptions e Three beeps By triggering keyboard mouse the Console Unit or Computer Unit users can disable the output video signal temporarily The users protect the privacy for 5 15 30 and 60 seconds as well one beep Leading Code F two beeps three beeps Local Mode or Auto Mode Computer Unit il lalalslelz al lo 20 Alternative Hotkey Control No matter whether the mask hotkey switch is set to ON or OFF users can Press and Hold the push button on the top panel for two seconds instead of the leading code Ctr Ctrl or Ctrl Ctrl 4 E for some specific hotkey control as the follows Configuration on Console Unit 1 To enter the Video Adjustment Mode Press amp Hold push button2Sec F11 Please refer to the section Video Adjustment for further configurations 2 To synchroni
34. t status is set to Local ON when the Console Unit powers on e The Remote LED will flash long red light if the CATx cable disconnected CL KVM EXC 3022Z Num Caps Scroll Lack V m f Console Unit LEDs on Computer Unit Model O LED Status Control Description Computer Unit controls its local PC or cascaded KVM Switches In this mode the Console Unit can not take control of the Computer Unit remotely Remote Off Local On CL KVM EXC 3022Z Console Unit can remotely taking Remote Local Flashes The system is waiting for Console Unit alternately Auto Mode or Computer Unit to take control The control priority is on the first come first served basis e The default status is set to Auto when the Computer Unit powers on e The Remote LED will flash red light if the CATx cable disconnected 7 A LJ 1 P Fi Console Unit Console Unit controls its local PC not applicable to CL KVM EXC 20212Z Computer Unit controls its local PC 1 Remote Control applied 1 Remote Control enabled 2 CATx linking Status 2 CATx linking Status D a E Push Button Control A push button on the respective top panel of Computer Unit and Console Unit can be used to select the control mode as follows Push Button on Console Unit not applicable to CL KVM EXC 2021Z The button on the top panel of Console Unit can be used to switch mode between Local and Remote in the sequence as the diagram shown be
35. the Console or Computer Unit KVM Switch Computer Unit Console Unit Before the Cascade Connection 1 The external power source is required to supply enough power to the Extender Unit when connecting to the KVM Switch Users can purchase optional power adapter from your local dealers 24 2 To prevent from wrong keystrokes for Hotkey control to Console Unit on KVM Extender the parameters such as the latch time and push button control should be set up before connecting to the KVM switch 2 Enable Compatibility Mode by inputting the hotkey command left Ctrl left Ctri Alt E and then two beeps should be generated as the confirmation In the Compatibility Mode set the control to Local or Remote by inputting the hotkey left Ctrl eft Ctrl T OR Set the Mask Hotkey Switch ON or OFF according to the cascade correlation algorithm and user preference If the KVM Switch is directly connected to Computer Unit switch ON the Mask Hotkey on both Units If the KVM Switch is directly connected Console Unit switch ON the Mask Hotkey on Console Unit Connect the KVM Switch to the Console or Computer Unit after above set up completed 25 Mask Hotkey Switch A Mask Hotkey Switch located at the rear panel of both Console Unit and Computer Unit can be slid ON OFF to switch hotkey control between the cascaded KVM Switch connected Computer accordingly The factory default is set to OFF Mask
36. ze the video resolution between Console Unit and Computer Unit Press amp Hold push button 2 Sec 4 digit code Please refer to the section Hotkey Control for further configurations 3 Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 Model only E12 Configuration on Computer Unit 1 To set the duration of latch time Press amp Hold push button 2 Sec F3 2 To set the privacy Press amp Hold push button 2 Sec 3 To synchronize the video resolution between Console Unit and Computer Unit Press amp Hold push button 2 Sec 4 digit code Please refer to the section Hotkey Control for further configurations 4 Mouse resynchronized for PS 2 Model only Press amp Hold push button2Sec F12 93 RM REDE Cascade Configuration The KVM Extender can be connected to the console port on the KVM Switch in Cascade Configuration However to prevent from any conflict via hotkey commands among the connected units the hotkey commands prefixed with Compatibility mode leading code left Ctrl left Ctrl E can be applied for directly accessing to the KVM Extender Even better than that instead of adding an ES key for hotkey control in compatibility mode a shortcut through Hotkey Mask totally simplifies the cascade hotkey configuration The highly expandable cascade architecture allows easily adding additional servers computers Make sure the following statuses have been set up before connecting the KVM Switch to
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