MiniView™ Micro Audio

2 Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables

Installation Manual (GCS612A)

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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 information 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.

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR ® ’s MiniView™ Micro Audio switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems.

With the MiniView™ Micro Audio by IOGEAR ® , you can access two to four computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor), and allow them share multimedia speakers.

MiniView™ Micro Audio allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.

We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ Micro Audio, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR ® .

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This package contains:

1 MiniView TM Micro Micro Audio 2 Port KVM Switch

1 User Manual

1 Quick Start Guide

1 Warranty Registration Card

Package Contents

If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

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Overview

Introducing the twor port MiniView™ Micro Audio KVM switch from IOGEAR ® – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one keyboard, one monitor and one mouse to control two PCs or Macintosh systems*, and share the multimedia speakers among them. This self-powered KVM switch features mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice.

Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement ® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from

IOGEAR ® .

* Macintosh support requires IOGEAR ® ’s Mac Adapter. [Part # GCV160 for Mac with ADB,

Part # GUC10KM for USB Mac.]

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Features

• The smallest 2 port KVM switch with audio support available.

• Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control 2 computers.

• Share multimedia speakers among two computers.

• 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup.

• Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, and the scrolling wheel on most mice

• Port selection through convenient Hot Keys.

• PS/2 mouse emulation for error-free boot-up.

• Save space and reduce desktop clutter.

• Plug-n-Play monitor support.

• Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536

• No software required.

• Built in AutoScan mode.

• LEDs allow for easy status monitoring.

• 3 Year Limited Warranty.

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Requirements

Console

• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be

using on any computer in the installation.

• A PS/2 Style Mouse.

• A PS/2 Keyboard.

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:

• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card.

• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.

• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port.

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Requirements

Cables

For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, high-quality 4-in-1 Custom KVM cables have been designed into the GCS612A. There is no need for a separate cable purchase.

Note:

The KVM cables have PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectors. The GCS612A does not support AT keyboards or serial mice.

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Pictorial Introduction

1. KVM Cables

These 4-in-1 cables connect to the keyboard, video, mouse, and audio ports on the computers you are installing.

2. Port LEDs

A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern.

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3. Speaker Jack

The cable from your speakers (optional) plugs in here.

4. Console Ports

Your keyboard, monitor, and mouse, plug in here. Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.

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Step 1.

Before you begin, please turn off the computers you are going to connect to the MiniView™

Micro Audio.

NOTE:

To prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, please make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.

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Connect your monitor to the female VGA port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.

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Connect your PS/2 keyboard into the PS/2 keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.

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Connect your PS/2 mouse into the PS/2 keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.

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Connect your speakers directly into the audio port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.

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Installation

Step. 2

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Connect the VGA cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the VGA port on your computer.

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Connect the PS/2 keyboard cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the PS/2 key-board port on your computer.

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Connect the PS/2 mouse cable that is built into the

KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the

PS/2 mouse port on your computer.

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Connect the speaker cable that is built into the

KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the speaker port on your computer.

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Step 3.

Repeat step 2 for the rest of you computers.

Step 4.

Turn on the power to the computers.

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Operation

Accessing both of your computers from a single console could not be easier. The GCS612A uses Hotkey combinations to provide KVM focus to the computers. The Hotkey combinations allow you to:

• Select the Active Port

• Invoke Auto Scan Mode

• Set the Auto Scan Time Interval

Selecting the Active Port

You can toggle the KVM focus between the two computers by pressing and releasing the

Scroll Lock key twice:

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

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Operation

Auto Scan Mode

The GCS612A’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches the KVM focus between the two computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. The default time interval is 5 seconds. To invoke

Auto Scan Mode:

Press and release the Left Shift key; then press and release the Right Shift key:

[Left Shift] [Right Shift]

Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan

Mode. The port that was currently active at the time scanning stopped remains active.

Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing the [Spacebar] in order to regain normal control of their use.

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Operation

Changing the Scan Interval

Before you invoke Auto Scanning you can change the amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port. To do so, use the following Hotkey combination.

[Left shift] [Right shift] [S] [n]

Where n represents a number from 1 to 4 that specifies the desired scan interval time, as shown in the table below:

n Scan Interval

[1] 3 secs

[2] 5 secs

[3] 10secs

[4] 20secs

Note: You must press and release the keys one at a time.

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Operation

LED Display

Activity

Off

On (Steady)

Flashing

Function

Port is not selected

Port is connected to an active computer

Port is connected to an active computer, and is being accessed in AutoScan Mode

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Specification

Specifications

Function

Computer Connections

Port Selection

LEDs Selected

Console Ports Keyboard

Mouse

Video

CPU Connectors

Audio

Keyboard

Mouse

Video

Audio

Scan Interval

Video Resolution

Environment

Housing

Weight

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Specification

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(GCS612A)

Hot Keys

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1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (purple)

1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (green)

1 x HDB-15 femail (blue)

1 x Earphone Jack (speaker)

2 x 6 pin mini-DIN male (purple)

2 x 6 pin mini-DIN male (green)

2 x HDB-15 male (blue)

2 x Earphone plug (speaker)

3, 5, 10, 20 Seconds

2048 x 1536; DDC2B

Operating Temperature: 0 - 50° C

Storage Temperature: -20 - 60° C

Humidity: 0 - 80% RH Noncondensing

Plastic

.41 kg

12.0 x 4.9 x 2.5 cm

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TroubleShooting

Symptom Possible Cause

Keyboard Not

Responding 1

Loose cables.

Action

Check all keyboard cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets.

Keyboard needs to be reset.

Switch needs to be reset

Unplug the keyboard from the Console

Keyboard Port, then plug it back in.

Turn off the computers. Unplug the

KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on.

Switch is in Auto Scan

Mode.

Pressing Hot

Keys Gets No

Response.

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Selected port connects to a powered Off computer.

Hotkey sequence input incorrectly.

Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan

Mode.

Resend the Hotkey command selecting a port that has a powered On computer attached.

Resend the Hotkey command - press and release each key in the sequence individually.

Mouse Not

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Switch is in Auto Scan

Mode.

Loose cables.

Use of Mouse Port

Adapters

Mouse needs to be reset.

Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan

Mode.

Check all mouse cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets.

This unit is designed to only work with

PS/2 mice and computers with PS/2 type mouse ports. Serial mouse ports with adapters cannot be used.

Unplug the mouse from the Console

Mouse Port, then plug it back in.

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TroubleShooting

TroubleShooting Con’d

TroubleShooting Con’d

Symptom

Mouse Not

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Does Not

Respond

Correctly.

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Video

Problems

Possible Cause

Switch needs to be reset.

Mouse set to Serial

Mode.

Incorrect Mouse

Driver.

Resolution and/or

Bandwidth set too high

Action

Turn off the computers and unplug the

KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on.

Some mice can be set to act as either a PS/2 or serial mouse. Make sure the mouse is set to PS/2 mode.

Check your Device Manager to be sure that the correct driver for your mouse

(obtained from the manufacturer, or supplied by the operating system), has been installed.

Select a lower resolution and/or bandwidth.

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The unit is designed to work with PS/2 keyboards only.

XT (84 key) and AT keyboards will not work.

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Some Notebooks, notably the IBM Thinkpad and

Toshiba Tecra, have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this, only connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook’s keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer.

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Technical Support

If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.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 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached at (949) 453-8782 or by email [email protected].

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Radio & TV Interference Statement

WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 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.

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Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMEN-

TATION 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.

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Contact info.

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