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NS-211K

User Manual

NEWSTAR 2-PORT KVM SWITCH

One Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Control 2 PCs

User Manual

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------P1

FEATURES -----------------------------------------------P1

SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------P2

PACKAGE CONTENTS --------------------------------P2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION -------------------------P3

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT -----------------------------P3

REAR PANEL LAYOUT ---------------------------------P3

USING THE NS-211K ----------------------------------P7

SELECT BUTTON --------------------------------------P7

KEYBOARD HOT KEY COMMANDS -----------------

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TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------

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KEYBOARD -----------------------------------------------

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MOUSE ----------------------------------------------------

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VIDEO ------------------------------------------------------

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the NEWSTAR KVM Switch, this product will ensure easy and accurate control over 2 PCs through a single console. The KVM Switch is compatible with

PS/2 style computers and comes with advanced features. It has keyboard and mouse emulation for error free boot-ups and support is also provided for the Microsoft Intellimouse.

The KVM Switch supports, resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 without any deterioration of the image quality. Switching between PCs can be accomplished in two ways: through keyboard Hot Key commands or by using the convenient front-panel Select push button controls. No other KVM switch allows you to control 2 computers from a single console this conveniently.

Product Features

6 Allows a user to control 2 computers from one console.

6 Works with Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT/XP, Free BSD.

6 No drivers or other additional software required.

6 Keyboard and mouse emulation ensures error-free bootup.

6 The status of the CAPS LOCK, SCROLL LOCK and NUM

LOCK keys is stored for each of the computers.

6 Uses inexpensive and commonly available cables.

6 Supports Monitor resolutions up to 2048 x 1536.

6 Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors.

6 Select Push-button or keyboard Hot Key control.

6 Comes with AutoScan mode for convenient automatic switching.

6 Front panel status LEDs give a clear indication of the active

PC.

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Specifications

Physical Properties:

Width: 85mm

Height: 35mm

Depth: 110mm

Weight: 450g

Operation and Storage parameters:

Operating Temperature: 0~40 Degrees C

(32 to 104 Degrees F)

Storage Temperature: -20~60 Degrees C

(-4~140 Degrees F)

Humidity: 0~80% RH non condensing

PC port connections

Keyboard: Mini DIN 6 pin Female

Mouse: Mini DIN 6 pin Female

Monitor: HDDB 15 pin Female

Console connections

Keyboard: Mini DIN 6 pin Female

Mouse: Mini DIN 6 pin Female

Monitor: HDDB 15 pin Female

Package Contents

Item

NS-211K KVM Switch

User Manual

KVM Cable

QTY

1 piece

1 piece

2 pieces

Remark

KVM Switch

1 2

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Hardware Installation

The layout of the front, side, and rear panels are shown below.

Front Panel Layout

Rear Panel Layout

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Hardware Installation

Please follow the steps below closely and in the order as shown, otherwise keyboard and/or mouse errors may occur.

Before connecting your computers and console devices to the NS-211K, make sure that everything is powered off.

Connecting devices while power is not off may cause damage to your computers or the NS-211K. NEWSTAR Europe will not be held responsible for damages caused in the manner.

1. Place the NS-211K in a convenient location, its small size makes it easy to place on a desktop. Take the length of the cables in consideration while placing the KVM switch unit.

2. Connect the console devices first. Connect our monitor to the NS-211K The 15-pin connector coming from your monitor must be inserted into the unit on the rear panel.

Connect it to the 15 pin HDDB connector labeled

'MONITOR'.

Side Panel Layout

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Console Monitor

3. Connect your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to the rear panel of the NS-211K. The connections should be made to the two 6-pin Mini DIN connectors labeled keyboard & mouse as shown below.

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Console PS/2 Mouse

Console PS/2

Keyboard

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Hardware Installation

4. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin HDDB Male / Male) with the

Male side to both the PC and the rear panel of the NS-211K unit to the connector labeled VGA. Repeat this for all PCs.

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6. Connect a keyboard cable (6-pin Mini DIN Male / Male) to the PC and the rear panel of the NS-211K unit to the connector with the keyboard symbol. Repeat this for all

PCs.

5. Connect a mouse cable (6-pin Mini DIN Male / Male) to the

PC and the rear panel of the NS-211K unit to the connector with the mouse symbol. Repeat this for all PCs.

7. Now make sure to verify all cables. Keyboard and mouse cables should be checked carefully because they are easily switched due to use of the same type of connector.

8. Attach the power supply to the NS-211K unit and plug it into a power supply. Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep. Switch on your monitor.

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DC9V, 600mA Adapter (optional)

9. Now power up all computers simultaneously, the first computer will be shown on the monitor. You may check if the mouse and keyboard work after the system has booted up.If this is OK, use the Select button to select the other computer and verify the functionality in the same way. In case you find errors, first check all cables for proper connections.

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Using the NS-211K

The NS-211K switch unit provides two ways to select which computer is the active system. Use either the Select button on the unit,or make use of the keyboard Hot key commands.

You may notice that the mouse can not be used for around 2 seconds when the NS-211K switches to another computer.

This is normal and is caused by the synchronization that makes sure the mouse operates properly.

Select button

Pressing the Select button cycles through computers 1~2

Port.

Port Status

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Keyboard Hot Key commands

To send Hot Key commands to the NS-211K unit, press the

SCROLL LOCK Key twice within 2 seconds. Now you will be given a beep as confirmation, now press a command key to give a Hot Key command. The following commands are supported:

First Key Second Key Third Key

SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK 1

Command

Switch to First PC

2 SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK

SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK

SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK

SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK 0

Switch to Second PC

Switch to Previous PC

Switch to Next PC

Go to Auto-Scan mode

In Auto-Scan mode the NS-211K unit will switch to the next computer every 10 seconds. This means that all computers will be shown on the monitor in a row, starting with the first computer after the last one has been shown.

To prevent errors, there is no mouse or keyboard control, in this mode. Erratic input will result if the mouse is moved or if a keyboard key is pressed while the unit switches to the next computer.

To exit Auto-Scan mode press the SPACE BAR. The NS-211K will stop at the last computer shown.

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Troubleshooting

Keyboard

My keyboard is not detected, or a keyboard error is given during boot-up.

6 Please verify that the keyboard cables are inserted properly.

6 Check to make sure that the power cord is plugged in and is working properly.

The computers all boot up properly, but the keyboard is not functional.

6Make sure the keyboard is plugged into the NS-211K unit properly.

6Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly. (You will have to shut down your computer first to do this).

6Try using a different keyboard.

Mouse

My mouse is not detected during boot up.

6 Please verify that all mouse cables are inserted properly.

Check especially for a mix-up with the PS/2 keyboard cable, they have the same kind of connector and are therefore easily confused.

6 Read your motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 mouse IRQ is enabled. (This can for most computers be set in the BIOS setup pages)

The computers boot properly but I can not use the mouse.

6 Please verify that the mouse is plugged into the NS-211K unit properly.

6 Make sure the mouse works propery when plugged into a computer directly , you will need to reboot the system to test this.

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6 Try using a different mouse.

6 Verify that the mouse complies with the PS/2 standard. A combination mouse will work, but it must be set to PS/2 mode and the correct serial mouse to PS/2 adapter must be used. A serial mouse with a serial - PS/2 adapter will not work, since the mouse signals do not comply with the PS/2 standard.

6 Make sure the keyboard is plugged into the NS-211K unit properly.

When I switch between computers mouse movement becomes random.

6 Verify that your computers do not have more than one mouse driver installed. Make sure that the driver is for a standard PS/2 or Microsoft compatible PS/2 mouse. Also check with the mouse vendor to verify you are using the latest mouse driver.

6 Check your config.sys and autoexec.bat files (if you run

Windows) and verify that only one mouse driver is loaded.

6 If a special mouse is used, such as cordless or scrolling mice, make sure you use generic PS/2 mouse drivers. A non-standard PS/2 mouse may have extensions on the

PS/2 protocol that are not supported by the NS-211K unit.

6 Do not move the mouse or press any mouse buttons while switching from one system to the other.

6 Try resetting the mouse by unplugging it from the NS-211K unit for about 3 seconds. Now mouse movement will be correct again.

6 Before booting up any PCs, the NS-211K unit must be powered-up. But before powering the NS-211K unit up, the mouse and keyboard must be connected first. Any deviation from this power-up sequence may lead to erratic behavior of the systems.

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Video

The image on my monitor is not clear.

6Please verify that all video cables are inserted properly.

6It may be that your resolution or refresh rate is too high. Try a lower refresh rate, or try lowering the resolution.

6Your video cable may be too long. Video signals are high frequency signals and are therefore subject to interference.

Please use video cables that are as short as possible.

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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 i n s t a l l a t i o n . I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t d o e s c a u s e h a r m f u l 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:

6 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

6 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

6 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

6 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

6 Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits.

6 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not e x p r e s s l y a p p r o v e d b y t h e p a r t y r e s p o n s i b l e f o r compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

6 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

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Limited Warranty

NEWSTAR provides this 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 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 c o m p l e t e d R e g i s t r a t i o n C a r d i s n o t r e c e i v e d b y a n 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

Product (excluding power supplies and fans)

Power Supplies and Fans

Spare parts and spare kits

Warranty Period

Three (3) Years

One (1) Year

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 d e f e c t i v e H a r d w a r e ( o r a n y p a r t t h e r e o f ) w i t h a n y r e c o n d i t i o n e d p r o d u c t t h a t N E W S TA R r e a s o n a b l y 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 determines 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 will be refunded by

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NEWSTAR upon return to NEWSTAR of the defective

Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by

NEWSTAR, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of NEWSTAR upon replacement or refund.

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 2003 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.

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Registration Card

Print, type or use block letters.

Your name: Mr./Ms_________________________________________________________

Organization:________________________________Dept. ________________________

Your title at organization:____________________________________________________

Telephone:______________________________ Fax:_____________________________

Organization's full address:__________________________________________________

Country:_________________________________________________________________

Date of purchase (Month/Day/Year):___________________________________________

Product Model Product Serial

Number

* Product installed in type of computer

(E.g.,Compaq(486)

* Product installed incomputer serial Number

(* Applies to adapters only)

Product was purchased from:

Reseller's name:__________________________________________________________

Telephone:_______________________________________ Fax:___________________

Reseller's full address:_____________________________________________________

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 Business Personal Use

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(s) does your organization use ?

COMET LANsmart Novell NetWare NetWare Lite SCO Unix/Xenix PC NFS 3Com 3+Open

Banyan Vines DECnet Pathwork o Windows NT o Windows NTAS o Windows '95 o Others______________________________________________________________

5. What network management program does your organization use ?

o D-View o HP OpenView/Windows o HP OpenView/Unix o SunNet Manager o Novell

NMS o NetView 6000 o Others_________________________________________________

6. What network medium/media does your organization use ?

o Fiber-optics o Thick coax Ethernet o Thin coax Ethernet o 10BASE-T UTP/STP o 100BASE-TX o 100BASE-T4 o 100VGAnyLAN o Others______________________

7. What applications are used on your network?

o Desktop publishing o Spreadsheet o Word processing o CAD/CAM o Database management o Accounting o Others______________________________

8. What category best describes your company?

o Aerospace o Engineering o Education o Finance o Hospital o Legal o Insurance/Real Estate o Manufacturing o Retail/Chainstore/Wholesale o Government o Transportation/Utilities/CommunicationVAR o System house/company o Other_______________________________________________________________

9. Would you recommend your NEWSTAR product to a friend?

o Yes o No o Don't know yet

10.Your comments on this product?

_____________________________________________________________________