IOGear GCS1712 User's Manual
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1. Miniview USB KVM amp Peripheral Sharing User Manual GCS1712 1714 Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature rich keyboard video and mouse switches on the market IOGEAR s USB KVMP switches are first rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems With the MiniView III USB KVMP series by IOGEAR you can access multiple computers and share USB peripheral devices from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse The MiniView Ill USB KVMP provides three convenient methods to access con nected computers Change ports easily via the push button selection switches located on the unit s front panel or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or OSD On Screen Display Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed We hope you enjoy using your MiniView Ill USB KVMP switch yet another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR 2002 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0014v2 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All inform2. Keys by pressing the z following keys in sequence Ctrl Shift Alt F is the ID of the computer the peripheral is assigned to For instance to assign peripheral for computer 2 press the following keys in sequence Ctrl Shift Alt F2 Haha 11 F 1 tris She phu pra Cur Eni Ai F3 Shi pu FAT SEN H 14 ariy Operation OSD Operation OSD On Screen Display is a menu driven interface to handle the computer and peripheral switching procedures To activate the OSD tap Ctrl twice Note If using Ctrl key conflicts with applications running on any of the computers you can change the OSD Activation Hot Key to Scroll Lock Scroll Lock by F10 Set Up Please refer to F10 SETUP for details When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears Fal Fa F10 AJTO SET 1 Bian The OSD always starts with the highlight bars at the last position selected regardless which selection method was used Operation OSD Navigation To exit from the OSD manual at any time press ESC To assign the console keyboard monitor and mouse to any computer use F1 and F4 keys to move the CPU Port Highlight Bar through the list When you reach the desired port press ENTER An icon of pointing hand indicates the active port To assign the peripheral device ports to any computer u
3. be reached at 949 453 8782 Specification Product Specification MODEL GCS1712 1714 Func Computer Connections GCS17 GCS1714 4 CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches Hot Keys OSD USB Port Selection Hot Keys OSD On Line 2 Orange 4 Orange LEDs Selected 2 Green 4 Green Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Connector Console Connectors Mouse 1 x USB Type A Connector Video 1 x HDDB 15 female USB 2 x USB Type B Connectors 4 x USB Type B Connectors CPU Connector Video 2 x HDDB 15 male VGA 4 x HDDB 15 male VGA Specification Product Specification Contd MODEL GCS1712 1714 Func GCS17 GCS1714 USB Peripherals On Line 2 x Type A Connectors Port Selection Switches 1 x Non Locking Push Button 4 x Non Locking Push Buttons Keyboard USB Emulation Mouse USB Scan Interval 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 60 secs Default 5 sec Resolution Up to 2048 x 1536 DDC2B Power Consumption DC 5V 0 85W max DC 5V 1 25W max Operating Temperature 5 40 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Housing Metal Weight 490 g 700 g Dimensions LxWxH 180 x 74 5 x 42 mm 200 x 74 5 x 42mm Radio amp TV Interference Statement Radio amp TV Interference Statement WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not inst
4. D Independently assign your KVM console and USB devices to any computer Fully Compliant with USB 1 1 specifications and delivers data at a transmission rate of up to 12 Mbps Complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting Auto Scan Mode to monitor all computers LED display for easy status monitoring Superior video quality 2048x1536 DDC2B Easy installation no software required hot pluggable Compact and stackable design for easy placement 3 Year Warranty Requirements System Requirements Computers with USB connections Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP Mac OS 8 6 or greater Linux Unix and other USB supported systems Additional drivers and support may needed Accessories IOGEAR USB Hub GUHX104 Expand your USB set up with one of our USB hubs 10 Bonded USB KVM Cable G2L1203U 6 Bonded USB KVM Cables G2L1201U IOGEAR has a full line of KVM FireWire USB USB 2 0 and Bluetooth products Please visit our website at www iogear com for further information Introduction Introduction to MiniView III USB KVMP The MiniView IIl USB KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch goes beyond your standard KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities You can save money and space by eliminating the need for not only extra monitors keyboards and mice but also on peripheral devices such as printers scanner zip drives etc Up to 127 different USB devices can be daisy
5. Default Settings See Table Below Setting Default Display Duration Always On Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Operation OSD Security The OSD provides a password security in order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers To set a password 1 Press F10 to bring up the SET UP menu 2 Move the Highlight Bar to PASSWORD then press ENTER 3 Key inthe new password then press ENTER the password may be up to 8 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and number A Z 0 9 4 Key inthe new password for confirmation then press ENTER If the two entries match the new password is accepted and screen displays the following message SET PASSWORD OK If the entries do not match the screen will display PASSWORD NOT MATCH You will have to start from the very beginning of the process again 5 To modify or delete a previous password access the Password function in steps 1 and 2 then use the backspace or delete key to erase the individual letters or numbers Appendix HotKey Commands Summary Model GCS1712 1714 omend Ticha access in tha LSN in compuler HI 14 Appendix Troubleshooting Model GCS1712 GCS1714 Note If the unit appears to be operating erraticallly check all cables for damage and to be sure that they are properly connected If you ar
6. ailable device port on KVMP 4 Then turn on the power to the connected computers and devices Operation Operation Controlling the computers on your MiniView III USB KVMP from a single console could not be easier The switch has three port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers Manual Port Selection Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Button on the front panel After you press the button the Selected LED will light up to indicate that the port is currently selected HotKey Port Selection 1 Select CPU Press the following keys in sequence Ctrl Shift Alt CPU Port ID Enter 2 Assign peripherals Press the following keys in sequence Ctrl Shift Alt F is the ID of the computer the peripheral is assigned to OSD On Screen Display Itis a menu driven interface to handle computer and peripheral switching HotKey Operation Selecting the Active Port Each CPU portis assigned a numeric ID 1 4 You can directly access any computer connected to the KVMP with a Hot Key combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port Press and release each of the following keys in order until complete Ctrl Shift Alt CPU Port ID then press ENTER to complete the process Operation Assigning USB Peripherals Hot Key Summary Table The two USB device ports can be assigned to any computer Hoike connected to the MiniView IIl through Hot
7. alled and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Limited Warranty Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquires please contact your direct vendor LU 9 IUSSZE ANZ 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 9
8. ation furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 02 OVCIVIEW ccd d de ee es a abate le ade Se ee 2 ate oes 03 IQ AC 04 Requirements 05 latrod ction s 2x wm 06 Installation see Se ie She ew Ge we UE e ec 09 Operations eu dhe E Ves xd ga d 12 Appendix HotKey 2 2 2 2l ll ss Sos 21 Appendix Troubleshooting 22 Specification 23 Radio 8 TV Interference Statement 25 Limited Warranty s s o nr 26 Package Contents This package contains 1 MiniView III USB KVMP Switch Premium Bonded USB KVMP cables 2 Cables for 2 Port 4 Cables for 4 Port 1 Power Adapter 1 Quick Start Guide 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer Overview The MiniView III USB KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2 4 computers from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse and it also allows sharing of up to 127 USB peripheral devices Before the development of the MiniView IIl the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a sin
9. chained from this KVMP switch Setup is fast and easy just plug the cables into their appropriate ports There is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems This unit also features USB Sniffing Technology which allows complete USB keyboard and USB mouse emulation for error free booting Hot Key control and OSD On Screen Display to conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another The MiniView UI USB KVMP provides three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the system 1 using the port selection buttons on the front panel of each unit 2 entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard and 3 selecting from on screen menus through the On Screen Display OSD feature In addition a powerful Quick View Scan feature allows you to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView Ill USB KVMP By allowing the MiniView III USB KVMP to manage all the attached computers there is no need to purchase a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each computer and expensive USB peripherals saving an enormous amount of space It also eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around from one computer to another Introduction Front View 1 CPU port indicato
10. e operating under nonpowered mode use the external power adapter Symptom Possible Cause Action Unit not receiving enough power Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide external Erratie behavior under self powered operation power The connection from the selected port to the target Check the cables to make sure they are all properly connected computer has been broken Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it Pressing Hotkeys Improper keyboard reset back in gets no response Power off the MiniView III unit and wait five seconds before turning them Improper MiniView III reset Bacon After invoking the Hotkey function with the Ctrl Shift Alt combination be tinens lil Ln ine Ra UD sure to key in the Port ID and press Enter within one second for each key Mouse not Unplug the mouse connector from the Console Mouse Port then plug it back responding Improper mouse reset If you need further assistance please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library T l L at www iogear com support for the latest tips tricks and troubleshooting The IOGEAR T I L was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products Most of the answers to your questions can be found here so please try it out before contacting technical support Technical Support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00am to 5 00pm PST and can
11. gle console was through a complex and costly network system Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed There is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems Since the MiniView III intercepts USB keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems The MiniView Il USB KVMP provides convenient methods to access the computers connected to the USB KVMP system The MiniView Ill USB KVMP offers push button selection switches located on the units front panel Hot Key controls from the USB keyboard and an On Screen Display OSD There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView II USB KVMP By allowing a single console to manage the attached computers and share up to 127 USB pheripherals The MiniView III USB KVMP eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard monitor mouse and extra peripheral devices Additionally it saves space taken up by the additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems Features Dual functional switch allows 2 to 4 USB computers to share One USB console as well as up to 127 different USB peripheral devices such as printers scanners and hard drives Conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another through Hot Key or OS
12. r selection buttons 2 On line LED indicators 3 Selected LED indcators 4 USB Type A console port for USB keyboard and mouse 5 Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously invoke Auto Scan Mode 6 Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously reset the KVM Introduction Back View 1 Port for power adapter 2 VGA console port for your monitor 3 USB Type A ports for peripheral devices 4 USB Type B ports to connect your computers VIA our premium bonded USB KVM cables 5 VGA ports to connect to your computers VIA our premium bonded USB KVM cables CHE Setup and Installation Step 1 Power Adapter Console Connection Before you begin please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off 1 Plug your USB Mouse USB Keyboard and Monitor into the console area at the front of the KVMP Switch 2 Plug the Monitor into the console area at the back of the switch and then the power adapter into the power adapter port Installation Setup and Installation Step 2 Cable Connection 1 Connect the cables that came with the MiniView Ill USB KVMP switch to the KVMP switch s CPU ports Installation Setup and Installation Step 3 Cable Connection 1 Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniView III USB KVMP switch to your computer 2 Once complete turn the USB KVMP switch on 3 Connect the USB peripheral devices to the av
13. rovide the password in order to Lock Unlock the Console If no password has been set pressing Enter will Lock Unlock the Console See Continuous Table Next Page Operation Setting Function This function allows you to set a password in order to control console access 1 Move the highlight bar to Password then press Enter You are presented with a screen that allows you to key in your password The password may be up to 8 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 SET PASSWORD 2 Key in the new password then press Enter You are asked to key the password in again in order to confirm that it is correct 3 Key in the new password again then press Enter If the two entries match the new password is accepted If the entries do not match you must start again from the beginning To modify or delete a previous password use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers Determines how long the display dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode The options are 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 and 60 seconds Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function Ctrl Ctrl or Scroll Lock Scroll Lock The SET OSD ACTIVATING HOTKEY default is the Ctrl key combination but this may conflict with programs running on the computers in which case the scroll Lock option should be used SET SCAN DURATION Factory
14. se F5 and F8 keys to move the Device Port Highlight Bar through the list Press ENTER when you reach the desired port An icon of pointing hand indicates the active port OSD Menu Headings Heading Explanation This column lists the Port ID numbers for all the CPU ports on the installation PN The simplest method to access a particular computer is to move the Highlight Bar to it s corresponding port then press Enter PC Lists all the computers that are Powered On and are On Line A pointing band icon in this column indicates which computer has the KVM console focus keyboard monitor and mouse A pointing hand icon in this column indicates which computer has access to USB the USB peripherals If a port has been given a name see F10 SETUP on page 17 its name NAME appears in the column Operation Navigation To exit from the OSD menu at any time press ESC Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move through the list one line at a time Use PG UP and PG DOWN to move up or down through the list one screen at a time To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to the desired port and press ENTER Function Keys F1 PREV KVM Pressing F1 switches console from the currently active computer to the previous one on the installation Keep on pressing F1 to move the Highlight Bar until itis on the desired computer then press ENTER F4 NEXT KVM Pressing F4 switches console from the currentl
15. ur choice and press ENTER An icon of pointing hand indicates the current choice The explanation of all choices is given in the table below Operation Setting Function SET CHANNEL DISPLAY Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place 3 DURATION seconds or Always On SET CHANNEL DISPLAY Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the screen Use the Arrow Keys Pg Up Pg Dn Home End and 5 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off to position the Port ID display POSITION then press Enter to lock the positon and return to the Set submenu To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port every port can be given a name The Edit function allows you to create modify or delete port names Each name may be up to 12 characters in length When you finish editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc EDIT COMPUTER NAME Locks Unlocks the Console When the Console is locked only the current monitor screen displays A zzz appears in the top right corner of the OSD window to indicate that the console is locked Attempts to input information from the console have no effect attempts to switch to a different port LOCK CONSOLE either from the Console or by pressing the manual switch have no effect either The only way to regain access to the computers is by Unlocking the Console If a password has been set you must p
16. y active computer to the next one on the installation Keep on pressing F4 to move the Highlight Bar until itis on the desired computer then press ENTER F5 PREV Device Pressing F5 switches USB devices from the currently active computer to the previous one on the installation Keep on pressing F5 to move the Highlight Bar until itis on the desired computer then press ENTER F8 NEXT Device Pressing F8 switches USB devices from the currently active computer to the next one on the installation Keep on pressing F8 to move the Highlight Bar until itis on the desired computer then press ENTER Operation F9 AUTO SCAN Pressing F9 initiates Auto Scan in which each computer is displayed for the amount of time set with Scan Duration under the F10 SETUP functions Press Space Bar will stop Auto Scan Note 1 As each computer is scanned an S appears in front of the Port ID display indicates that it is being scanned 2 If the scanning stops on an empty port or on a powered off computer the monitor will turn blank mouse and keyboard will have no effect To recover key in the Hot Key sequence for any Port ID that has an active computer attached F10 SETUP See Table on Next Page Pressing F10 brings up the OSD configuration menu To change the setting 1 Move the Highlight Bar through the list using the Up and Down Arrow keys then press ENTER 2 On the sub menu that appears move the Highlight Bar to yo
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