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1. Disable the binding of PC port and dio amp mic switching Select the next lower connected PC channel _ Hotkey Joint select PC audio amp mic if binding is enabled lect the next higher connected PC channel Hotkey Joint select PC audio amp mic if binding is enabled oggle between the previous channel and t channel Select the hotkey preceding sequence among 5 alternative keys Using the KVM Switch Switching the Audio Mic The audio mic is independent to the KVM Switch and can be switched independently This means that if you are working on port 1 of the KVM Switch you can be listening to your music on port 3 You can switch the audio mic in two ways 1 Using the direct port selectors The port selector has an Audio LED that indicates which port your audio mic is on Push the speaker icon on any of the four buttons and the audio mic will switch to the corresponding port 2 Using the pre defined hot key Please see the Quick Reference Sheet for a list of the hot keys UOIJIOS 14 Firmware Upgrade Guide This firmware upgradeable KVM Switch allows you to upgrade firmware contents whenever it is needed to enhance its compatibility to other devices or its functionality and performance We offer both Windows and Mac versions of the upgrade utility You can choose either one depending on the computer platform on which you are going to perform the KVM Switch firmware uploading The correct firmware upgrade pr2. Problem In the middle of the firmware file transfer my computer was shut down by an unexpected power failure or the USB connection was broken What should I do now to restart the whole firmware upgrade procedure Solution Follow the instructions as described in the previous question Information FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility We Belkin International Inc of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the products F1DS102J F1DS104J to which this declaration relates Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation CE Declaration of Conformity We Belkin International Inc declare under our sole responsibility that the products F1DS102J F1DS104J to which this declaration relates are in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with Immunity Standard EN55024 LVP EN61000 3 2 and EN61000 3 3 ICES This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EME s co amp we v u01 9aS 31 32 Information Belkin International Inc Limited 3 Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belki
3. which is indicated with a file extension such as uni Look in E Fimupdate z r ck E Filename USBO88 AlmetAT uni Files of type UNI x Cancel IS Open as read only 4 Select the upgrade file for example UCF 30 11 07 uni and click Open to load the file Then click Upgrade to make it ready for upload L USB KVM u yol Version 2 0 Ed VM upgrade tool Versi Please select firmware file i USBOBS A tmel A Lun Read KVM Firmware version z Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Guide Begin the File Upload Note Before hitting the Upgrade button on the utility program you should make sure that you are focused on port 1 of the KVM Switch where you have the computer connected If not switch to that computer before hitting the Upgrade button Step 7 After you click the Upgrade button the file transfer progress will begin in seconds and can be monitored through the advancement of the progress bar Wait until the progress bar runs to its full length for the upgrade process to be completed Note Meanwhile be careful not to power off the computer or disconnect the USB cable connection Otherwise the file upload will be interrupted and the upgrade process will be aborted If that does happen please refer to the Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting section The file upload is finished when the progress bar runs through 100 percent and a prompt tells
4. Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Warranty F1DS102J F1DS104J 9V 1 1A DC adapter with center pin positive polarity 2 F1DS102J 4 F1DS104J PS 2 amp USB PS 2 amp USB VGA and SVGA MultiSync LCD 2048x1536 85Hz 3 5mm jack 3 5mm jack 15 pin HDDB type 4 F1DS102J 8 F1DS104J High impact plastic F1DS102J 12 5 L x 5 5 W x 5 5 D in 317 5 x 139 7 x 139 7mm F1DS104J 12 5 L x 5 5 W x 5 5 D in 317 5 x 139 7 x 189 7mm F1DS102J 1 48 Ibs 0 67kg F1DS104J 1 50 Ibs 0 68kg 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 0 80 RH non condensing 3 years Note Specifications are subject to change without notice UOI I9S Installing the KVM Switch Pre Configuration Where to Place the KVM Switch The compact size of the KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop placement Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch whether or not you intend to use the direct access port selectors the length of the cables attached to your keyboard mouse and monitor the location of your CPUs from your console and the length of the cables you use to connect your computers to the KVM Switch Cable Distance Requirements For PS 2 computers VGA signals are best retained when transmitted up to 25 feet 7 6m Beyond 25 feet 7 6m probability of video degradation increases with an increase in distance For this reason your PS 2 computer should be placed wi
5. UniLoader installer Introduction Select Destina i The software was successfully installed After you have installed the program you can find the upgrade utility icon in the Application folder Step 4 Now double click the Uniloader icon to activate the upgrade utility 8 Flash Upgrade Please select the firmware file Current firmware version No KVM information available Read KVM Upgrade Now the upgrade utility program is ready Firmware Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Mac Host Step 5 Press the first front panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear two beeps Now the KVM Switch has entered into the upgrade mode Step 6 Check to make sure the KVM cables from port 1 are connected to the Mac host Note A special upgrade cable is not needed to perform the upgrade since you can use the same KVM cable that you use for connecting to the computers However depending on the different models the KVM cables you use will vary 21 UOIJIOS 22 Firmware Upgrade Guide Step 7 Click the Browse button and locate the firmware upgrade file which is indicated with a file extension such as uni face Open lt gt m Bevesktop E Asearch S ey z F A Network ownload Picture 2 b Picture 3 Ri Desktop 4 3 dmg Picture 4 Q6 dmg Picture 5 ri kuanalex Picture 6 p Picture 7 i Documen ts d ti
6. ports KVM 1 03 Writing the firmware to the KVM Upgrade The file upload is finished when the progress bar runs through 100 percent and a prompt tells you that the upgrade is OK i Finished E E Upgrade OK Click OK The firmware upgrade process is complete Step 9 Finally unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch and perform a cold reset Reconnect all the cables again to the KVM Switch Now you can enjoy the newly added functionality and compatibility of the new firmware version Note After you have finished the firmware upgrade process try the port switching and other functionalities of the KVM Switch to see whether it works fine with the new firmware If it does then this upgrade process was successfully completed Congratulations If the file upload process encounters an error and cannot complete successfully please refer to the Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting section uo0l 3 s 24 FAQs What operating systems does the KVM Switch support The KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS 2 and USB platform It will also work with non USB enabled Sun and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapter Compatible operating systems include but are not limited to Windows 2000 XP and Vista Linux and Mac OS What does flash upgrade capability mean You can update your KVM Switch firmware wit
7. to the audio jack of the KVM Switch Mo eo 4 Using the KVM Cable connect one end of the pink male 3 5mm plug to the mic jack of your sound card or computer and connect the other end to the pink mic jack of the KVM Switch o gt Installing the KVM Switch Powering Up the Systems Once all cables have been connected power up the CPUs that are attached to the KVM Switch All computers can be powered on simultaneously The KVM Switch emulates a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your computer to boot normally Your KVM Switch should now be ready for use You can select which computer to operate by either the direct access port selectors located on the front panel of the KVM Switch or through keyboard hot key commands Note that it will take 1 2 seconds for the video to display after switching This is due to the refresh of the video signal There is also re synchronization of the mouse and keyboard signal that takes place This is normal operation and ensures that proper synchronization is established Note The KVM Switch must be powered up before the computers UOI IOS 10 Using the KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct Access Port Selectors You can directly select which computer you wish to control by pressing the corresponding direct access port selector next to the appropriate port The LED will be lit to indicate that the port is currently selected KVM LED Audio LED e Pushing th
8. 1 million Belkin OmniView KVM Switches are being used worldwide Package Contents OmniView Power Supply 2 4 SOHO SOHO KVM 9V 1 1A DC Adapter USB PS2 Switch with Audio Cable Kits 6 ft User Manual Quick Installation Guide po x je a s N u0l 2 S Overview Feature Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536 so you can use the latest in video display technology for all your computers Flash Upgrade With the firmware upgrade feature your investment in the KVM Switch is further ensured and its lifetime value is maximized You don t have to change your KVM Switch to solve compatibility problems since you can solve them with easy firmware upgrades A special upgrade cable is not needed you can use the same KVM cable that connects your computer Speaker Microphone Support The SOHO KVM Switch allows you to share one set of speakers and one microphone with all your computers so you won t need to unplug and reconnect your speakers and microphone every time you switch access from one computer to the next Direct Access Port Selectors Direct access port selectors conveniently located on the front face of the SOHO KVM Switch allow you to easily switch access from one computer to the next You can change the KVM port or the audio mic using these buttons Cables All the required cables are 6 feet in length and are included in the box for easier installatio
9. 7620 Europe www belkin com support Belkin B V Boeing Avenue 333 Belkin International Inc 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk The Netherlands 501 West Walnut Street 31 0 20 654 7300 Los Angeles CA 90220 USA 31 0 20 654 7349 fax 310 898 1100 310 898 1111 fax Belkin Ltd Express Business Park Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL United Kingdom 44 0 1933 35 2000 44 0 1933 31 2000 fax 2008 Belkin International Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Mac OS and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows Windows Vista and Microsoft are PM00312 either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries
10. OmniView SOHO KVM B E L K f N Switch with Audio PS 2 and USB Console and Host Support User Manual F1DS102J F1DS104J Table of Contents Mes DIVER OCU COIN e E mance 1 PACKAGES UC ONC S xictcecmoneurasaducamsnmsamenin twa vncunstanitwescudcenanys 1 2 OVO VICW arrians n araara NEn E ENEE EE EEEa 2 Feature OverVieW sssssnnunnrnnrnrnnrrnrrrrnnrnnnnnnnnrnnrerererrrrrrrnne 2 Equipment Requirements cccccceeeceeeeeeeeseeeseeesseeeaners 3 Unit Display IDIAQVAINS cacasavecece xn cecnvceneves laetiecededecinentvcaseun 4 DOO CINC atl I9S tian etnacigedicncnsainlitee dimen n EEEE EE R ENOTE ABER 5 3 Installing the KVM Switch asssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 Pres ON OU aul Obes nchitentnonsadcaaccatasndascaaniiansenasessnesehacontaater 6 Connecting the KVM SwitCh is cwciisc sic cducmncestecsasaswredmeanarsecmoues T Audio and Microphone Connections ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Powering Up the SystemS ssssssnonnsrrrrrrrnnorrrrrrrrrrrerernne 9 4 Using the KVM Switeh cxcivensnnivensscansinesptonstsuevieenperassansveesieuewieeeens 10 Selecting a Computer Using Direct Access Port Sel CtoOrs cccccece eee eeseeeseeseeeaseeaes 10 Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands ccceceeeeeceeeeeneeeenneees 10 Hot Key Preceding Sequence Configuration 55 11 Quick Reference Sheet cccccece ccc ec eee eeeeaeeceeseaeeaeeaeeaes 12 Switching
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12. cence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin International Inc at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin reserves the right to be su
13. ck that the speakers you are using are functioning properly e Check that you are on the correct port that is playing the music 29 uo0l 3 s Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting Problem The progress bar stops for a long time without any advancement Solution Press and hold down the first front panel button until two beeps are heard and click the upgrade button on the upgrade utility program The firmware upload process will begin immediately and you will see the progress bar advance gradually to full length However if the progress bar just stops somewhere in the middle and goes no further for a long time longer than five minutes there might be some problem If so simply unplug all the cables from the KVM Switch and start the whole firmware upgrade procedure again as described in the Firmware Upgrade Guide However if you find that the mouse and keyboard no longer work from the console of your KVM Switch you can connect them directly to the host computer although the USB cable still has to be reconnected to the KVM Switch and complete the rest of the firmware upgrade procedure Note Make sure that you have closed any unnecessary running programs on the host computer such as antivirus system monitoring or automatic updates before you perform the upgrade procedure Note This firmware is crash proof If the upgrade has failed before its completion just repeat the procedure again for another try
14. e button in the center switches both the KVM Switch and audio for that specific computer at the same time The KVM LED on the left of the button allows you to switch just your USB keyboard video and mouse to another connected computer e The Audio LED on the right of the button allows you to independently switch your audio feed while continuing to work off of a different computer Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands A keyboard hot key sequence consists of at least three specific keystrokes hot key sequence ScrLk ScrLk Command key s User definable hot keys also allow you to customize your hot key sequence For example SCROLL LOCK CAPS F12 NUM LOCK LEFT_CTRL RIGHT_CTRL Using the KVM Switch Hot Key Preceding Sequence Configuration For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks there is also one convenient way to configure it 1 Press ScrollLock ScrollLock H and a beeping sound will signal readiness for a new preceding sequence selection or press and hold down the center of the last front panel button Button 2 or Button 4 until you hear three beeps then release the button 2 Select and press the key you would like to use as your preceding sequence SCROLL LOCK CAPS F12 NUM LOCK LEFT_CTRL RIGHT_CTRL keys are available for selection and you will hear a beep for selection confirmation Now you can use the new preceding sequ
15. ear of the KVM Switch Step 3 For USB computers use the special USB PS 2 KVM cable with the USB to PS 2 adapter for connection to a USB computer PS 2 computer Note The special KVM cable provides a PS 2 keyboard connector a USB connector and an HDB video connector for the computer connection When connecting to a USB computer just plug the USB connector to it and leave the PS 2 connector dangling free When connecting to a PS 2 computer just add one USB to PS 2 adapter to the USB connector and you ll have a PS 2 connector for the mouse Do NOT connect the USB connector and the PS 2 keyboard connector to a computer at the same time jxo ja s BES gt u0l 2 S Installing the KVM Switch Audio and Microphone Connections Note Speakers and microphones are not required for use of your KVM Switch Connect the Audio 1 Using the audio cable attached to your speakers connect the male 3 5mm plug to the lime audio jack in the Console section of the KVM Switch 2 Using the mic cable attached to your microphone connect the male 3 5mm plug to the pink mic jack in the Console section of the KVM Switch 3 Using the SOHO USB Cable Kit connect one end of the lime male 3 5mm plug to the speaker jack of your sound card or computer and connect the other end
16. en any loose connections e Try swapping your keyboard with a different one e Try connecting the computer to a different port e If you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft keyboard driver MOUSE Problem Mouse is lost when I switch to a different channel Solution e Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console of the KVM Switch e f you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver e Disconnect and reconnect the mouse cable attached to the channel with which you are experiencing problems to resynchronize the mouse connection e Attach the mouse directly to the computer with which you are experiencing mouse problems e f the computer just awoke from standby mode allow up to one minute to regain mouse function e Deactivate power management schemes on the PC with which you are experiencing problems e Try swapping the mouse with a different one Bo ja e jo 27 u0l 2 S 28 Troubleshooting Problem The mouse is not detected at boot up Solution e Check the cables and make sure that they are inserted properly Problem The computer boots up fine but the mouse does not work Solution e Make sure it is plugged in properly e Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer Rebooting may be
17. ence to execute your hot key commands Note Each keystroke within a hot key sequence should be pressed within two seconds Otherwise the hot key sequence will not be validated S lo lo Be uo0l 2 S 12 Using the KVM Switch To modify the hot key preceding sequence from the default Scroll Lock you can either hit the hot key sequence scrlk scrlk H y y y SCROLL LOCK CAPS ESC F12 or NUM LOCK as detailed in the QIG or You can use another method Press and hold the last button to enter the hot key setting mode Step 1 Press and hold the last button i e the second button on the 2 port model and the fourth button on the 4 port model till you hear two beeps Then release the button Step 2 Within two seconds you should hit any of the selectable hot key triggers y y y SCROLL LOCK CAPS ESC F12 or NUM LOCK to be your hot key trigger For example if you hit CAPS after hearing the two beeps then the hot key will be CAPS CAPS command key For detailed hot key sequences and their corresponding functional commands please refer to the Quick Reference Sheet Hotkey Reference Table 2 4 port SOHO KVM Switch w Audio amp Mic Operation Commands for Hotkeys Front Panel Buttons Hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk Command key s User definable Preceding sequence SCROLL LOCK CAPS F12 or NUM LOCK LEFT CTRL RIGHT CTRL Hotkeys Front panel Command Butt
18. h comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty jo Ea e x 25 uo1 9aS 26 Troubleshooting VIDEO Problem I am getting ghosting shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor Solution e Check that all video cables are inserted properly e Check that the monitor you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your computer e Check that the graphics card you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your computer e Connect the monitor directly into the computer with which you are having trouble to see if the problem still appears Problem I am getting a black screen on my monitor Solution e Check that all video cables are inserted properly e f you are not using a power adapter check that the keyboard cable is connected and inserted properly between the computer and KVM Switch for the appropriate port e If you are using the KVM Switch for video switching only and have no keyboard and mouse connection between the KVM Switch and PC you will need to purchase the optional 9V DC 600mA power adapter F1DO65 PWR for your appropriate country e Connect your monitor directly to the computer to verify that your monitor is functioning properly Troubleshooting KEYBOARD Problem The computer does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up Solution e Check that the keyboard cable between the KVM Switch and the computer is connected properly Tight
19. h flash upgrades when needed by going to belkin com This ensures that your KVM Switch works with the most current computers and devices How does the KVM Switch allow the user to switch between ports The KVM Switch supports two methods of port selection You can select computers using specially designated keyboard hot keys or independently access the desired port by pushing the direct access port selectors How far can the second user be from the KVM Switch When using PS 2 connections the KVM Switch can be up to 25 feet 7 6m away from your computer When using a USB connection between your KVM Switch and computer we recommend that your computer be no more than 15 feet 4 6m from the KVM Switch What is the maximum video resolution that the KVM Switch supports The advanced video circuit in the KVM Switch supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 85Hz Such higher resolution support is ideal for graphic artists and designers who depend on high quality video What video bandwidth does the KVM Switch support The KVM Switch supports 400MHz of video bandwidth Can PS 2 and USB connections be used simultaneously on the same port No you must use either PS 2 or USB per CPU port on the KVM Switch What are the benefits of the SOHO KVM Switch s supporting audio and microphone inputs and outputs The SOHO KVM Switch is perfect for the home and small office user who commonly uses multimedia applications With multimedia support
20. n The cables are also smaller and easier to manage LED Display There are two LEDs on each button One indicates which port the KVM is on and the other indicates which port the audio mic is on Overview Equipment Requirements Operating Systems OmniView SOHO KVM Switches with Audio are for use on CPUs using Platforms Windows 2000 XP 2000 Vista 2003 DOS Linux Novell NetWare 4 x 5 x Mac OS X v10 x with USB support Keyboards Supports 101 102 104 107 key keyboards Mice Mice with 2 3 4 or 5 buttons compatible with Microsoft Note Mouse software is not supported Monitor VGA SVGA MultiSync Microphone Multimedia microphone stereo with 3 5mm connectors Audio Multimedia speaker stereo with 3 5mm connectors Power Supply 9V 1 1A DC power supply is required beO po x o ja es u0l 2 S Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View KVM Switch Audio Mic Switch Back View 4th Computer 3rd Computer 2nd Computer 1st Computer VGA Console Port Port Port Port Port Port Indicators 1st Computer Ricks Audio Mic a i ei m Console Jacks Audio Mic Ower gat Console Jacks USB Console Port Overview Specifications Part No Power PCs Supported Console Keyboard Console Mouse Monitor Supported Max Resolution Audio Input Output Microphone Input Output VGA Port LED Indicators Enclosure Dimensions Weight
21. n International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for three years What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood lightning earthquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsoles
22. necessary when trying this e Try a different mouse GENERAL Problem My computer does not boot when connected to the KVM Switch and works fine when I connect the keyboard video and mouse directly to it Solution e Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the KVM Switch and the computer e Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed Problem I am connecting my computer to the SOHO KVM Switch via USB and my keyboard and mouse do not work Solution e Prior to connecting the SOHO KVM Switch make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each computer To install the HID USB driver connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the computer Windows should automatically install the drivers Troubleshooting Problem Some of the keys on my keyboard are not functioning properly when I use a Mac computer Solution e Because you are using a PC keyboard on a Mac computer a few of the option keys on your PC keyboard may be reversed All major keys will function as labeled AUDIO AND MICROPHONE Problem have connected the speakers to the KVM Switch and am not getting any sound from my computer Solution e Check that the sound is enabled on the computer by going into the system setting e Check that the volume is turned up in your sound configuration e Make sure that the audio cable is connected properly and connected to the appropriate connector e Che
23. o it Uniloader Installer pkg Firmware Upgrade Guide Install and Activate the Firmware Upgrade Utility Program Note You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus system monitoring or automatic updates otherwise the stability of the system during the firmware upgrade process might be undermined Step 3 Double click the icon of Uniloader Installer pkg the firmware upgrade utility program and a message box appears that will guide you through the installation process eee Install UniLoader Installer Welcome to the UniLoader Installer Installer Introd n Select inatid Install y Finis 7 Welcome to the Mac OS X Installation Program You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Click Continue and a firmware file selection dialog box appears eee Install UniLoader Installer Select a Destination Select a destination volume to install the UniL software Introduction Select Destin Installatio ig Install Fi Ci Finish Macintosh HD 55 8GB 41 6GB Free Thy a 5 You have chosen to install this software in the fo on the volume Macintosh HD Click the Choose button to select the installation path of the upgrade utility Then go through the guided steps to install the upgrade utility UOIJIOS 20 Firmware Upgrade Guide eee Install
24. ocedures using the Windows and Mac upgrade utilities are described below Please follow the instructions to complete your firmware upgrade The firmware upgrade is performed through port 1 of the KVM Switch so the KVM cables that are connected to port 1 should remain connected Unplug all remaining KVM cables and peripheral cables connecting the KVM Switch to your computers or peripherals You can leave the power cable connected to the KVM Switch The keyboard mouse and monitor should be disconnected from the KVM Switch and plugged in directly to the host computer The computer that is connected to port 1 of the KVM Switch will be performing the upgrade and will be referenced as the Host PC for this process Upgrade Using the Windows Version Utility Prepare your KVM Switch and the Host PC Step 1 Ensure that the power adapter is connected to the KVM Switch Check to make sure that the KVM cables for port 1 remain connected to the KVM Switch The monitor mouse and keyboard should be disconnected from the console port of the KVM Switch and plugged in directly to the host computer The power supply should also remain connected to the KVM Switch Step 2 Power on the host PC and copy download the firmware upgrade utility Uniloader exe and the firmware upgrade file uni from belkin com support Firmware Upgrade Guide Activate the Firmware Upgrade Utility Program Note You should close any unnecessary running p
25. on A Switches r Name UCF 30 1 t 1D 1 07 uni 6 Music Size 48 KB re x a Kind Unix Py Pictures 17 dmg i 30 07 unl Executable y 49 dmq 1 UniLoade taller pkg ii File A Applications j Stes wll _________ New Folder Cancel Genoss Select the upgrade file for example UCF 30 11 07 uni and click Choose to load the file Then click Upgrade for upload i Flash Upgrade Firmware File UCF 30 11 07 uni E Current firmware version 4 ports KVM 1 03 Read KVM Upgrade Begin the File Upload Note Before clicking on the Upgrade button on the utility program you should make sure that you are focused on port 1 of the KVM Switch where you have the Mac host connected If not switch to that port before clicking the Upgrade button Step 8 After you click the Upgrade button the file transfer progress will begin in seconds and can be monitored through the advancement of the progress bar Wait until the progress bar runs through its full length for the upgrade process to complete Note Meanwhile be careful not to power off the computer or disconnect the USB cable connection Otherwise the file download will be interrupted and the upgrade process will be aborted If that does happen please refer to the Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting section Firmware Upgrade Guide O Flash Upgrade Firmware File UCF 30 11 07 uni E Current firmware version 4
26. ons Description Select Computer Channel SerLk Joint select PC port audio amp mic xis a top row number key if binding is enabled x 1 4 for PC channel no Tas com HE Fy Select Audio amp Mic Channel 2 Fy F5 F6 Fx F5 F8 Fy is a function Joint select PC port amp audio mic if key y 1 2 y 1 4 for audio mic channel binding is enabled Bind Computer amp Audio Mic Switching Default Unbind PC amp Audio Mic a l pi Next lower PC channel 2 Joint select PC audio amp mic if binding is enabled Next higher PC channel 2 Joint select PC audio amp mic if binding is enabled k Previous PC channel e Backspace t arrow up Press and hold down last _ button Button 2 Butotn4 till three beeps _ release the button then i H y y SCROLL LOCK CAPS F12 NUM LOCK LEFT_CTRL or RIGHT CTRL Press the computer iconon the left of a button to select Hotkey Joint select PC port audio amp mic if Select the active computer channel binding is enabled Select the active Audio amp Mic channel _ Hotkey Joint select PC amp audio amp mic channel if binding is enabled Enable the binding of PC port and audio amp mic switching Hotkey Once this feature is enabled any computer and or audio amp mic switching by hotkeys is bound
27. rograms such as antivirus system monitoring or automatic updates otherwise the stability of the system during the firmware upgrade process might be undermined Step 3 Double click the icon of Uniloader exe the firmware upgrade utility program A warning message box may appear if you have antivirus software running on the PC OS ESt itl To ensure proper Functioning of the flash upgrade program J please close any anti virus software system monitoring and other automatic update program Cancel Read it carefully for information and close any unnecessary programs before upgrading Click OK A firmware file selection dialog box appears LEuss K M upgrade tool ersion 2 0 Please select firmware file Read KVA Firmware version X Upgrade S jo EES uo1 9aS 16 Firmware Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Host PC Step 4 Now press the first front panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear two beeps The KVM Switch has now entered into the upgrade mode Step 5 Check to make sure the KVM cables from port 1 are connected to the host PC Note A special upgrade cable is not needed to perform the upgrade since you can use the same KVM cable that you use for connecting to the computers However depending on the different models the KVM cables you use will vary Step 6 Click the Browse button and locate the firmware upgrade file
28. the AUGIO MIG siicincwccisc ats cdacwnntcensasad reantsnaisacess 13 5 Firmware Upgrade Guide visicseviaitucsndswpesndwencciduanensdenewcveanediienin 14 Upgrade Using the Windows Version Utility 14 Upgrade Using the Mac Version Utility 18 A ES ea ewe oc ee A ET E A E E E A 24 7 Troubleshooting aievsses eco ces teencaccunivncauswes esacpnmieesyesbenarsctkacesnaaey ens 26 Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting ccccceseeseeeeeeeaes 30 8 MACON INVA ON essen a E A EREE E 31 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView SOHO KVM Switch with Audio Our diverse line of quality KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high quality durable products at a competitive price Engineered to give you control over multiple computers servers from one console Belkin KVM Switches come in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations large or small This compact affordable Belkin OmniView KVM Switch is backed by a Belkin 3 Year Warranty and free technical support This User Manual will provide details about your new Switch from installation and operation to troubleshooting in the unlikely event of a problem For easy installation please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included with your KVM Switch Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SOHO KVM Switch with Audio We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over
29. thin 25 feet 7 6m of the KVM Switch For USB computers USB signals can be transmitted up to 15 feet 4 6m between the KVM Switch and the CPU Beyond 15 feet 4 6m probability of signal failure is likely Cautions and Warnings Avoid having cables near fluorescent lights air conditioning equipment or machines that create electrical noise e g vacuum cleaners Single Switch Installation This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single KVM Switch F1DS102J or F1DS104J Important Note Before attempting to connect anything to the KVM Switch or into your computer s make sure that everything is powered off Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on may cause irreversible damage to the computers and KVM Switch Belkin will not be responsible for damage caused by these actions Cable model types PS 2 and USB models use VGA USB PS 2 combo cable connected to the USB or PS 2 connector of the host PC Installing the KVM Switch Connecting the KVM Switch Note If you are using a PS 2 computer Please make sure that all of your PS 2 computers are powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch Otherwise the KVM Switch system might not be properly set up However USB computers do not have this limitation Step 1 Connect the shared keyboard mouse and monitor to the console port on the rear of the KVM Switch Step 2 Connect your PS 2 computer to a computer port on the r
30. you do not need an extra set of speakers for each computer that is connected to your KVM unit The audio and mic also switch independently to the KVM Switch FAQs Do I have to install any software to use the KVM Switch No the KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to be installed in your computers Simply connect all your computers to the PC ports on the KVM Switch then attach one keyboard monitor and mouse to the Console port and it is ready for use Does the KVM Switch require an AC adapter Yes the KVM Switch requires a 9V 1 1A DC power adapter with center pin positive polarity Can I use the KVM Switch to switch video signals only Yes you may use the KVM Switch to switch between video signals only without having to connect the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse should be connected directly to the computer that the video signal is taken from to ensure that your computer functions properly Can I use the SOHO KVM Switch on my Sun computer that supports USB Yes the KVM Switch works with any USB capable computer Does the SOHO KVM Switch support Linux Yes the KVM Switch works with all Linux kernels configured for USB support Does the KVM Switch support Microsoft keyboards Yes the KVM Switch is compatible with Microsoft Internet Keyboard PRO Natural Keyboard PRO and Logitech keyboards with up to standard 107 key support only How long is the warranty for the KVM Switch The KVM Switc
31. you that the upgrade is OK Fished aed Upgrade OK Click OK The firmware upgrade process is complete UOIJIOS 18 Firmware Upgrade Guide Step 8 Finally unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch and perform a cold reset Reconnect all the cables again to the KVM Switch Now you can enjoy the newly added functionality and compatibility of the new firmware version Note After you have finished the firmware upgrade process try the port switching and other functionalities of the KVM Switch to see whether it works fine with the new firmware If it does then this upgrade process was successfully completed Congratulations If the file upload process encounters an error and cannot complete successfully please refer to the Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting section Upgrade Using the Mac Version Utility Prepare your KVM Switch and the Mac Host Step 1 Ensure that the power adapter is connected to the KVM Switch Check to make sure that the KVM cables for port 1 remain connected to the KVM Switch The monitor mouse and keyboard should be disconnected from the console port of the KVM Switch and plugged in directly to the host computer The power supply should also remain connected to the KVM Switch Step 2 Power on the Mac host and copy download the firmware upgrade utility Uniloader Installer okg and the firmware upgrade file uni t
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