Newstar NS431USB
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1. Powering Up the KVM Switch 1 Connect the barrel of 5V 2 5A power adapter to the power jack on the back panel of the Switch 2 Plug the power adapter cable into an available power outlet B G c comp om m om DV 5V 2 5mA Power Adapter NS 231USB 431USB Hardware Installation Connecting the Computers 1 Connect the USB type A KVM cable from your computer s USB port to the KVM Switch PC port 2 Connect the VGA HDDB 15 Pin cable from your computer to the KVM Switch PC port 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all computers 4 Power on your computers The operating system should recognize your KVM Switch and will automatically install the HID USB driver if necessary NOTE The Switch s default link is the first powered on computer during the installation For some computers you must enable USB connector on your system BIOS Please reference your computer manual or motherboard manual to enabled the USB support NS 231USB 431USB Operation Powering Up the Systems Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered up the Switch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port to allow your computer booting up normally Your NS 231USB 431USB is now ready to use Using your computers with the NS 231USB 431USB is easy The NS 231USB 431USB allows you to access the computers by using two different port selections Manual Port Selectors For PC and Mac Hot Key command from the keyboard For P2. Word processing CAD CAM Database management Accounting JOthers 8 What category best describes your company erospace _ Engineerin Education Finance _ Hospital Legal Insurance Real Estate Manufacturing Retail Chainstore Wholesale Government Transportation Utilities Communication VAR System house company JOther 9 Would you recommend your NEWSTAR product to a friend Yes No _ Don t know yet 10 Your comments on this product 21 NS 231USB 431USB
3. no more than 0 5 seconds Once the scanning begins it continues until you press any key to exit Auto Scan Mode 2 A Port LED will flash indicating that the connected computer is under Auto Scan mode Chang The Command Hot Key The following combinations are available for Hot Keys Ctri Ctrl default AIt Alt Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Shift Shift 1 Press the original command key twice within two seconds 2 Press the new command Hot key For example Ctrl Ctrl Alt Now the Hot Key will charged to Alt NS 231USB 431USB Hot Key Commands Switch to PC X Ctrl Ctrl C x Switch to USB Hub device only Ctrl Ctrl HX Previous active PC Ctrl Ctrl t Next active PC Ctr Ctr 1 Switch both PC and USB Hub device Ctrl Ctrl A X AutoScan mode Ctrl Ctrl 0 Stop AutoScan Any key Turn On Off buzzer confirmation Ctrl Ctrl S Switch the Hot Key Ctrl Ctrl Att X 1 2 3 4 C Channel H USB Hub A Combined PC and Hub NOTE After switching ports there will be a delay of up to 1 2 seconds before the video displays This is normal to refresh the rate of the video signal Flash Upgrade With internet flash upgrade capability you can update your KVM Switch with the upgraded firmware via a parallel connection To update the firmware you will need the following items 1 A separate computer running Windows 95 98 ME or XP This computer must not b
4. panel for simple manual port selection LED Display Front panel Port LEDs allow easy status monitoring A lit LED indicates which computer the KVM console currently has control of Tow Level Switching Two level switching technology allows users to switch among USB computers USB peripheral devices or both Flash Upgrade The upgrade ability allows users to obtain the updated firmware for your KVM Switch These upgrades allow constant compatibility with the latest devices and computers NS 231USB 431USB Features Allow users to control 2 or 4 USB computers PCs amp Macs and multiple USB 1 1 2 0 peripheral devices from one USB console Easy switching via Hot Key or front panel push buttons 2 port high speed USB 2 0 hub with 2 level Switching Technology asynchronously switch between USB computers and multiple USB peripheral devices by using fast Hot Key Supports Microsoft Intellimouse LED display for easy status monitoring Auto Scan for monitoring computers Hot pluggable Supports high video resolution up to 2048 x 1536 Supports VGA SVGA and MultiSync monitors Easy installation No software required Compatible with Windows 95 98 2000 ME NT XP Linux Free BSD and Mac Optional Audio feedback when switching among ports Keyboard Caps Lock Num Lock Ctrl states auto saved Flash upgradeable firmware allows you to obtain the updated firmware for compatible with the latest computers NS
5. 231USB 431USB Specifications Computer connections Mouse Keyboard USB 1 1 B type Female Monitor HDDB 15Pin Female Console Connections Keyboard USB 2 0 A type Female Mouse USB 2 0 A type Female Monitor HDDB15 pin Female USB Devices USB 2 0 A type Female x 2 Port LEDs 2 4 Hot Keys Ctrl default Ctrl Shift or Alt Resolution 2048 x 1536 Dimensions W x D x H 130 x 135 x 45mm 235 x 135 x 45mm Weight 750g 1000g Operating Temp 32 F to 104 F 0 40 C Storage Temp 4 F to 140 F 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH non condensing Flash upgradeable 8 pin mini Din Power Supply DC 5V 2 5A adapter Warranty 3 years NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice NS 231USB 431USB Display Diagrams The Front Panel of the NEWSTAR NS 231USB 431USB z e 1 Push Button Port Selector Press the push button to jump among ports 2 Port LEDs The LED lit up to indicate the active port 3 Auto Scan Press for the Auto Scan Function The Back Panel of the NEWSTAR NS 231USB 431USB DU uh S Console VGA port Console USB keyboard and mouse connectors Computer VGA ports Computer Keyboard and Mouse combo connectors USB Device Hub Flash upgrade port 8 pin mini DIN Power Jack DC 5V 2 5A NOORWND gt NS 231USB 431USB Installation Where to Place the KVM Switch The NS 231USB 431USB KVM Switch is small portable and designed to fit right on the deskto
6. 48 NEWSTAR 2 4PORT USB1 1 KVM SWITCH One Keyboard Monitor and Mouse Control 2 4PCs User Manual www newstar nl TABLE OF CONTENTS IntrOd ctlOn rrr tren terti P1 Package Contents sasine smt ee ciezem P1 IBI P2 FO QUINCSY MM P3 srteeio 2 P4 Display Diagtams iere nere eerte P5 STAN wer pM P6 Hardware Installation sees P7 Operations nesot A P10 Powering Up the Systems ssssessssss P10 Selecting Computers Using Front panel Selectors P10 Selecting Computers Using keyboardHotkeyCommands P10 Hot Key Cotmimands ccm ee tmd P11 Troubleshooting coii etd tee P14 NS 231USB 431USB Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NewStar USB 1 1 KVM Switch The NS 231USB 431USB KVM Switch allows users PCs and Macs to control 2 NS 231USB or 4 NS 431USB USB equipped computers from a single USB console USB keyboard USB mouse amp monitor Offering the flexibility of the true USB technology this series is perfect for anyone to simplify their home or small office computer setup This series KVM Switch is equipped with the advanced KVM technology Asynchronously switch between computers and multiple USB peripheral devices by using fast Hot Keys for example print from one USB computer while working with another This function eliminates the hassle of having to unplug and re plug your USB device when switching to anothe
7. C only Selecting computers via Manual Port Selector To select computers via the Manual Port Selectors you can simply press the push button on the front panel to choose the corresponding port The LED will light GREEN to show the selected port Selecting computers via Hot Keys Commands You also can change ports through the simple keyboard command sequence by using the Ctrl key and UP and DOWN arrow keys 1 To invoke the Hot key mode press the Ctrl key twice within two seconds Note that a signal beep will be given as confirmation 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to switch to the Previous or Next port respectively Alternatively you can directly switch the KVM focus to any computer by entering the Port number or Channel number Each computer is assigned a numeric ID For example if you press Ctrl Ctrl C 2 the computer on port 2 will be selected 10 NS 231USB 431USB Hot Key Commands Selecting USB Devices connected to the 2 Port USB 2 0 Hub The built in 2 port USB V2 0 hub allows you to connect additional shared peripherals on a one computer at a time basis When you connect a USB device to the KVM Switch the device can be accessed through any computer that is connected to the KVM Switch Switching USB devices only You can share any device attached to the built in USB 2 0 hub from your currently selected computer 1 To invoke the Hot key mode press the Ctrl key twice within two seconds 2 Pres
8. Hardware for the period set forth below applicable to the product type Warranty Period if the Hardware is used and serviced in accordance with applicable documentation provided that a completed Registration Card is returned to an Authorized NEWSTAR Service Office within ninety 90 days after the date of original retail purchase of the Hardware If a completed Registration Card is not received by an authorized NEWSTAR Service Office within such ninety 90 period then the Warranty Period shall be ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Product Type Warranty Period Product excluding power supplies and fans Three 3 Years Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days NEWSTAR s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware at no charge to the original owner Such repair or replacement will be rendered by NEWSTAR at an Authorized NEWSTAR Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical make model or part NEWSTAR may in its discretion may replace the defective Hardware or any part there of with any reconditioned product that NEWSTAR reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety 90 days after any repaired or replaced Hardware is delivered If a material defect is incapable of correction or if NEWSTAR determ
9. ame Mr Ms Organization Your title at organizatioi Telephone Fax Organization s full addre Country 1 Date of purchase Product Model Product Serial Product installed in type of Product installed Number Computer E g Compaq 486 Incomputer seria Applies to adapters only Product was purchased from Reseller s name Telephone Reseller s full addres LLL MM Answers to the following questions help us to support your product 1 Where and how will the product primarily be used Home Office Travel Company Business Home 2 How many employees work at installation site 1 employee 2 9 10 49 50 99 100 499 500 999 1000 or more 3 What network protocol s does your organization use XNS IPX TCP IP DECnet Others 4 What network operating system gi NEWSTAR LANsmart Novell NetWare NetWare Lite SCO Unix Xenix PC NFS 3Com 3 Open Banyan Vines DECnet Pathwork indows NT Windows NTAS LWindows 95Oothers 1 5 5 0 5 What network management program does your organization use D View _ HP OpenView Windows JHP OpenView Unix SunNet Manager Novell NMS _ NetView 6000 JOthers 1 1 6 What network mediumlmedia does your organization use Fiber optics Thick coax Ethernet _ Thin coax Ethernet 10BASE T UTP STP 100BASE TX _ 100BASE T4 100VGAnyLAN L JOthers 7 What applications are used on your network Desktop publishing JSpreadsheet
10. e connected your KVM switch 2 An available COM port on the computer 3 A custom flash cable Mini Din 8 pin to DB 9 pin NS 231USB 431USB Troubleshooting Video am getting a black screen on my monitor Check that all video cables are connected properly Connect your monitor directly to the computer to verify that your monitor is function properly Take your computer out of standby mode and restart it again am getting ghosting shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor Check that all video cables are connected properly Check that the monitor you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your computer Check that the graphics card you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your computer Connect the monitor directly into the computer you are having trouble with to see if the problem still appears Keyboard Computer does not detect my keyboard and get a keyboard error reported when booting up Check that the keyboard cable between the Switch and the computer is connected properly Tighten any loose connections Try another keyboard If you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft keyboard driver 14 NS 231USB 431USB Troubleshooting Mouse The Mouse is lost when switch to a different channel Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the consol
11. e port of the Switch If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver Disconnect and reconnect the mouse cable with which you are experiencing problems with to re synchronize the mouse connection Connect the mouse directly to the computer with which you are experiencing mouse problems Allow up to one minute following the computer s waking from standby mode for mouse function to return Deactivate power management schemes on the PC with which you are experiencing problems Try another mouse Mouse is not detected at booting up Check the cables and make sure that they are inserted properly The computer boots up fine but the mouse does not work Make sure the mouse is plugged in properly Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer Rebooting may be necessary when trying this Try a different mouse 15 NS 231USB 431USB Troubleshooting When I switch from one port to another mouse movement is completely erratic Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver installed Make sure the driver is either for a standard PS 2 mouse or for a Microsoft compatible PS 2 mouse Make sure you do not have any mouse drivers loaded in your CONFIG SYS or AUTOEXEC BAT files Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse button when switching port on the switch You can reset the mouse and resume proper
12. ines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware 18 NS 231USB 431USB will be refunded by NEWSTAR upon return to NEWSTAR of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by NEWSTAR or for which the you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the Haarlem city of The Netherlands Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks Copyright 2004 NEWSTAR Europe Contents subject to change without prior notice NEWSTAR is a registered trademark of NEWSTAR Europe All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from NEWSTAR Europe as stipulated by the European Copyright 19 NS 231USB 431USB FAX 31 0 23 547 88 89 Registration Card Print type or use block letters Your n
13. mouse movement simply by unplugging the mouse from the Switch and allow 2 3 seconds before replugging General My computer does not boot up when connected to the Switch but works fine when connect the keyboard monitor and mouse directly to it Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Switch and the computer Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed Make sure the connectors are plugged into the correct ports 16 NS 231USB 431USB FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an ou
14. p Before installation please consider the following issue to decide where to place the KVM Switch Do you intend to use the manual port selectors for port switching the length of the cables attached to your keyboard mouse and monitor the location of your computers from your console the length of the cables you use to connect your computers to the KVM Switch Cable Distance Requirements USB signals can be transmitted up to 15 feet 4 5m between the KVM and the computers Beyond 15 feet 4 5m the probability of signal degradation increase with the distance Cautions and Warnings Avoid placing cables near machines that create electrical noise such as fluorescent lighting air conditioning equipment etc NS 231USB 431USB Hardware Installation This section provides you complete instructions for the basic hardware setup of a single NS 231USB 431USB Important Note Before you begin Please be sure to power off all the equipment you want to connect to the switch Connecting Console 1 Power off all computers 2 Connect your USB keyboard and mouse directly into the USB keyboard and mouse ports on the back panel of your KVM Switch 3 Connect the VGA connector HDDB 15 pin from your monitor to the console VGA port on the back panel of the Switch NS 231USB 431USB Hardware Installation 4 Connect the USB peripheral devices to the USB hub on the back panel of the KVM Switch
15. r computer Designed for the latest multimedia environments the switch supports 2 USB 2 0 hub which can allow you to sharing the USB device among computers Fast and easy to use the KVM Switch provides Hot Key for PC only and front panel port selectors for PC and Mac for you to switch Installation is simple just plugging in your cables and there is no software required It offers higher video resolution of 2048 x 1536 and caliber features such as firmware upgrades hot pluggable connections and an easy accessible high speed USB 2 0 hub for convenience connect more USB devices scanners USB 2 0 external HDDs digital cameras etc faster The NewStar KVM Switch is the most efficient solution for home or office using Package Contents NS 231USB 431USB NEWSTAR 2 4 PORT USB1 1 KVM Switch NS 231USB KVM Cable X 2 NS 431USB KVM Cable X4 Power Adapter DC 5V 2 5A User Manual NS 231USB 431USB Overview Hot Key Function The Hot key feature allows you to use designated key commands to Switch computers and the connected USB devices AutoScan The AutoScan function allows you to automatically scan and monitor all computers one by one Video Resolution With a 400MHz video bandwidth the NS 231USB NS 431USB support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536 To preserve signal integrity at high resolutions the 75 Ohm coaxial VGA cabling is recommended Front Panel Port Selectors Push buttons conveniently located on the front
16. s the H key followed by the corresponding port number 1 4 For example pressing Ctrl Ctrl H 1 the device connected to the USB hub will access to the first computer Switching Computers and the USB devices You can synchronously switch both the KVM focus and the USB device access to each computer 1 To invoke the Hot key mode press the Ctrl key twice within two seconds 2 Press the A key followed by the corresponding port number 1 4 For example pressing Ctrl Ctrl A 4 the computer and the USB device will access to the port 4 Switching computer only You can switch the KVM focus only and left the USB devices on the previous active computer For example you can print from one computer and switch the KVM focus to another computer simultaneously 11 NS 231USB 431USB Hot Key Commands 1 To invoke the Hot key mode press the Ctrl key twice within two seconds 2 Press the C key followed by the corresponding port number 1 4 For example pressing Ctrl Ctrl C 1 switches the KVM focus to the computer on port 1 but the USB device access remains on the port it was AutoScan Mode The Auto Scan feature allows you to monitor the activity of the connected computers at regular 10 second intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity This time interval cannot be changed To invoke Auto Scan Mode press Ctrl Ctrl 0 NOTE 1 The interval between these two keys should be
17. tlet on a circuit different than that of which the receiver is connected to Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits e You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment e This device complies 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 Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures VCCI Warning EX ORE MRAR RESENS B ERRER VCC ORM CEKA RC ERECTO U ORE ECIIERRURCC IH IRE TS BESET ILEMHVET _OBH ACI ASAMRDLARERTS LOBRANSLLADVET 17 NS 231USB 431USB Limited Warranty NEWSTAR offers limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from NEWSTAR or its authorized reseller or distributor Limited Hardware Warranty NEWSTAR warrants that the hardware portion of the NEWSTAR products described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the
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