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CPC1-17
CPC1-19
Commercial Grade
1U Rack Mount
LCD Keyboard Console
17” or 19” SXGA LCD
Technical Reference
22009200A
Revision A
June 6, 2014
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Warranty
Return Policy
The product is warranted against material and manufacturing defects for two years from date of delivery. Buyer agrees that if this product proves defective Chassis Plans’ is only obligated to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of this product at Chassis Plans’ discretion. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect, misuse or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than Chassis Plans; or if failure is caused by accident, acts of God, or her causes beyond the control of Chassis
Plans. Chassis Plans reserves the right to make changes or improvements in any product without incurring any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.
In no event shall Chassis Plans be liable for any defect in hardware or software or loss or inadequacy of data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the performance or use of the product or information provided. Chassis Plans’ liability shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally applicable to any service provided by Chassis Plans.
Products returned for repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number, obtained from Chassis Plans prior to return. Freight on all returned items must be prepaid by the customer, and the customer is responsible for any loss or damage caused by common carrier in transit. Items will be returned from Chassis Plans via
Ground, unless prior arrangements are made by the customer for an alternative shipping method
To obtain an RMA number, call us at 858-571-4330. We will need the following information:
Return company address and contact
Model name and model # from the label on the back of the display
Serial number from the label on the back of the display
Description of the failure
An RMA number will be issued. Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of each box, include a failure report for each board and return the product(s) to our San Diego, CA facility:
10123 Carroll Canyon Road
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Table of Contents
Chapter
1 ‐ Introduction ___________________________________________________ 1
Description
_______________________________________________________________________________ 1
Table
1 – Display Specifications ____________________________________________________________________ 1
Genesis
Based LCD Controllers ________________________________________________________________ 2
Table
2 – LCD Controller Features __________________________________________________________________ 2
Friction
Slides _____________________________________________________________________________ 2
Miscellaneous
Design Notes __________________________________________________________________ 2
Photos
___________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Front
View ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Rear
View – No KVM ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
Rear
View _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Standard
Controller I/O __________________________________________________________________________ 3
4
‐Port DVI KVM Switch ___________________________________________________________________________ 3
4 ‐Port VGA KVM Switch __________________________________________________________________________ 3
8
‐Port VGA KVM Switch __________________________________________________________________________ 3
Keyboard
with Track Ball _________________________________________________________________________ 3
Keyboard with Touch Pad ________________________________________________________________________ 3
Specifications
______________________________________________________________________________ 4
Enclosure
________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
17”
Display ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
19”
Display ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
KEYBOARD
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
POWER
SUPPLY OPTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________ 4
Table 3 – Specifications __________________________________________________________________________ 4
Standard
Controller DVI‐D/VGA Input Features: _________________________________________________________ 5
Table
4 – LCD Controllers Specifications _____________________________________________________________ 5
Figure 1 ‐ CPC w/o KVM Switch Outline Drawing ______________________________________________________ 6
Figure
2 ‐ CPC w/ KVM Switch Outline Drawing _______________________________________________________ 7
Chapter
2 – KVM Switch Options ____________________________________________ 8
KVM
Switch Options ________________________________________________________________________ 8
Direct
Connection versus Combo Cables ________________________________________________________ 8
Figure
3 – Console Cable Installation Diagram ________________________________________________________ 8
4
‐Port DVI (Order Option ‘C’) ________________________________________________________________________ 9
Photo
1 – 4‐Port DVI‐D Switch Rear View ____________________________________________________________ 9
4
‐Port VGA (Order Option ‘A’) _______________________________________________________________________ 9
Photo
2 – 4‐Port VGA Rear View ___________________________________________________________________ 9
8 ‐Port VGA (Order Option ‘B’) ______________________________________________________________________ 10
Photo
3 – 8‐Port VGA Rear View __________________________________________________________________ 10
16
‐Port VGA (Order Option ‘E’) _____________________________________________________________________ 11
Photo 4 – 16‐Port VGA Rear View _________________________________________________________________ 11
16
‐Port Switch Daisy Chain Installations ______________________________________________________________ 12
16
‐Port Switch Basic Operation ______________________________________________________________ 12
16
‐Port Switch Hot Plugging ________________________________________________________________________ 12
16 ‐port Switch Changing Station Positions ____________________________________________________________ 12
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16
‐port switch Hot Plugging KVM Ports _______________________________________________________________ 12
16 ‐port switch Hot Plugging Console Ports ____________________________________________________________ 12
16
‐port switch Port Selection _______________________________________________________________________ 12
16
‐port switch Port ID Numbering ___________________________________________________________________ 12
16
‐port switch Powering Off and Restarting ___________________________________________________________ 13
16
‐port switch USB Peripheral Devices _______________________________________________________________ 13
Chapter
3 – Ordering Information ____________________________________________________________ 15
Part
Number Matrix ______________________________________________________________________________ 15
Example Part Numbers ____________________________________________________________________________ 15
Chapter
4 ‐ Installation ___________________________________________________ 17
Package Contents ________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Table
5 ‐ Package Contents ______________________________________________________________________ 17
Rack
Installation __________________________________________________________________________ 18
Figure
4 ‐ Rack Mounting Hole Spacing _____________________________________________________________ 18
Connecting
the Display _____________________________________________________________________ 19
Standard
Controller Rear Panel Connections (No KVM Switch) _____________________________________ 19
Photo
5 – Standard Controller Rear Panel I/O ________________________________________________________ 19
Table
6 ‐ Rear Panel Connections – Standard Controller _______________________________________________ 19
Chapter
5 ‐ Operation ____________________________________________________ 21
LCD
Front Panel Controls ___________________________________________________________________ 21
Table
7 ‐ Front Panel Controls ____________________________________________________________________ 21
Standard
Controller OSD Menus _____________________________________________________________ 22
Table 8 ‐ Standard Controller OSD Menus ___________________________________________________________ 23
Chapter
7 – KVM Programming ____________________________________________ 25
KVM
Keyboard Access ______________________________________________________________________ 25
4
‐Port DVI KVM Switch Operating Instructions ________________________________ 25
Keyboard
hotkey _________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Table 9 – 4‐Port DVI KVM Quick Guide _____________________________________________________________ 26
4
‐Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions _______________________________ 27
Overview _______________________________________________________________________________________ 27
Port
Switching ___________________________________________________________________________________ 27
Cycling
Through the Ports __________________________________________________________________________ 27
Table 10 – Cycling Through the Ports ______________________________________________________________ 27
Going
Directly to a Port ____________________________________________________________________________ 27
Table
11 – Going Directly to a Port ________________________________________________________________ 27
Auto Scanning ___________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Table
12 – Auto Scanning Commands ______________________________________________________________ 28
Hotkey
Setting Mode _____________________________________________________________________________ 28
Invoking
HSM ___________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys _____________________________________________________________________ 29
Alternate
Port Switching Keys ______________________________________________________________________ 29
Keyboard
Language _______________________________________________________________________________ 29
Keyboard Operating Platform _______________________________________________________________________ 29
Table
13 – Keyboard Operating Platform ___________________________________________________________ 29
List
Switch Settings _______________________________________________________________________________ 30
USB Reset ______________________________________________________________________________________ 30
Hotkey
Buzzer Control _____________________________________________________________________________ 30
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Disable
Port Switching Keys ________________________________________________________________________ 30
Restore Default Settings ___________________________________________________________________________ 30
Video
DynaSync __________________________________________________________________________________ 30
Mouse
Port‐switching _____________________________________________________________________________ 30
Mouse
Emulation Control __________________________________________________________________________ 31
Keyboard
Emulation Control ________________________________________________________________________ 31
Other
OS Mode __________________________________________________________________________________ 31
HSM
Summary Table ______________________________________________________________________________ 31
Table 14 – HSM Summary Table __________________________________________________________________ 31
8
‐Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions _______________________________ 32
Accessing and Using the OSD Menus _________________________________________________________________ 32
Table
15 – Main OSD Menu Functions ______________________________________________________________ 32
Figure
5 – Main OSD Window ____________________________________________________________________ 32
Table 16 – Navigating the 8‐Port KVM OSD Menu ____________________________________________________ 32
Table
17 – Main OSD Menu Functions ______________________________________________________________ 32
Figure
6 – Setup Options Window _________________________________________________________________ 33
Table 18 – Setup Menu Functions _________________________________________________________________ 33
16
‐Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions ______________________________ 34
OSD
Overview ___________________________________________________________________________________ 34
OSD
Login ______________________________________________________________________________________ 34
OSD
Hotkey _____________________________________________________________________________________ 34
OSD
Main Screen ________________________________________________________________________________ 34
Figure 7 – 16‐Port Switch OSD Main Menu __________________________________________________________ 34
OSD
Main Screen Headings ________________________________________________________________________ 35
Table
19 – 16‐Port Switch OSD Main Screen Headings _________________________________________________ 35
16
‐Port VGA KVM Switch OSD Navigation ______________________________________________________ 35
OSD Functions ___________________________________________________________________________________ 35
F1:
GOTO _______________________________________________________________________________________ 36
F2:
LIST ________________________________________________________________________________________ 36
Table 20 – F2: List Function ______________________________________________________________________ 36
F3:
SET _________________________________________________________________________________________ 37
Table
21 – F3: Set Function ______________________________________________________________________ 37
F4: ADM ________________________________________________________________________________________ 38
Table
22 – F4: ADM Function _____________________________________________________________________ 39
F5:
SKP _________________________________________________________________________________________ 39
F6: BRC ________________________________________________________________________________________ 40
F7:
SCAN _______________________________________________________________________________________ 40
F8:
LOUT _______________________________________________________________________________________ 40
16
‐Port VGA KVM Switch Hotkey Port Control __________________________________________________ 41
Invoke Hotkey Mode ______________________________________________________________________________ 41
Number
Lock and Minus Keys _______________________________________________________________________ 41
Control
and F12 Keys _____________________________________________________________________________ 41
Select the Active Port _____________________________________________________________________________ 42
Auto
Scan Mode _________________________________________________________________________________ 42
Invoking
Auto Scan: ______________________________________________________________________________ 42
Skip Mode ______________________________________________________________________________________ 43
Table
23 – Skip Mode ___________________________________________________________________________ 43
Computer
Keyboard / Mouse Reset __________________________________________________________________ 43
Hotkey Beeper Control ____________________________________________________________________________ 43
Quick Hotkey Control _____________________________________________________________________________ 44
OSD
Hotkey Control ______________________________________________________________________________ 44
Port
OS Control __________________________________________________________________________________ 44
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Table
24 – Port OS Control _______________________________________________________________________ 44
Restore Default Values ____________________________________________________________________________ 44
Hotkey
Summary Table ____________________________________________________________________________ 45
Table
25 – 16‐Port VGA KVM Switch Hotkey Summary Table ____________________________________________ 45
This
Page Intentionally Blank _____________________________________________________________________ 46
Appendix
A
–
Display Serial Control Programming ___________________________ 47
RS
‐232 Serial control _______________________________________________________________________ 47
Standard
Controller Serial Control Functions ___________________________________________________ 47
Table 26 ‐ Standard Controller Commands to Implement Switch Mount Control Buttons _____________________ 47
Table
27 ‐ Standard Controller Parameter Setting ‐ Immediate, Relative, Reset and Query ____________________ 48
Table
28 ‐ Standard Controller Other Control ________________________________________________________ 49
Advanced
Controller Serial Control Functions ___________________________________________________ 50
Table 29 ‐ Advanced Controller Commands to Implement Switch Mount Control Buttons ____________________ 50
Table
30 ‐ Advanced Controller Parameter Setting ‐ Immediate, Relative, Reset and Query ___________________ 50
Table
31 ‐ Advanced Controller Other Control _______________________________________________________ 57
Table 32 ‐ Hex to ASCII Conversion Table ___________________________________________________________ 58
Appendix
B – Auto Color Gain ______________________________________________ 59
Image B‐1 – Auto Color Gain Example ______________________________________________________________ 59
Appendix
C – DVI‐D Versus DVI‐I Connectors _________________________________ 61
Overview
________________________________________________________________________________ 61
Connectors
_______________________________________________________________________________ 61
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Description
The CPC1-17 and –19 are commercial grade high performance 1U clamshell LCD keyboard drawers offering 17inch and 19-inch TFT LCD displays and full-travel keyboards. The front panel provides a USB port. The drawer is held closed by two captive thumb screws and lock out friction slides are included. The CPC is ideal for use in commercial applications where the quality of a US manufactured product and long product availability is advantageous.
CPC1-17 17” LCD
Contrast Ratio
Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D)
Response Time
1000:1
80º
30ms
CPC1-19 19”
LCD
1000:1
80º
5ms
Native Resolution
Aspect Ratio
1280 x 1024
5:4
1280 x 1024
5:4
Table 1 – Display Specifications
The 17” and 19” LCD displays are high performance, long life TFT LCD’s offering a maximum native resolution of 1280x1024 with 16.7 million colors (True Color). The displays have a hard-coat anti-glare finish applied.
The displays offer a high quality advanced scaling controller with a Genesis chipset. The Standard Controller offers DVI-D and VGA (aRGB) inputs. Other controllers are optionally available with different feature sets and inputs.
The keyboard is full-travel, provides 88 keys, offers a choice of trackball or touch pad and supports PS/2 or USB outputs.
The front panel provides a USB port.
Optionally available are built-in 4-, 8- and 16-port VGA or 4-port DVI-D KVM switches.
The components are revision controlled and offer long life product availability for assured delivery throughout multi-year programs.
As with all Chassis Plans products, a wide variety of custom options can be configured per customer or application specific requirements. Contact your Sales Engineer to discuss your particular requirements.
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Genesis Based LCD Controllers
The LCD Controller is a key component in any display system and no expense has been spared in specifying the Standard
Genesis controller. These are long life revision controlled components. The Genesis chip set is the current gold standard for LCD controllers. The controllers support 3x8-bit 16.7 million colors scaled to 1280x1024 native panel resolution. Refresh rates of 60Hz for UXGA and SXGA with higher refresh rates for lower resolutions available. Computer input signals of VGA,
SVGA, XGA, and SXGA are supported. DVI inputs supports up to 1280x1024 60Hz signals.
The Standard Controller provides up scaling. This allows input scaling of virtually any lower-resolution input signal to scale the image to the 1280x1024 native LCD panel resolution. They provide for PC, Apple and Sun input resolutions.
The Standard Controller provides DVI-D inputs.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Friction Slides
Rugged General Devices friction slides have been specified.
Ball bearing slides are a weak point in any rackmount keyboard design and the use of friction slides negates those problems.
Using friction slides allows the keyboard to stay at the position you place it without the use of troublesome lock-outs. Friction slides also have a very high tolerance for dust and dirt that typically destroys ball bearing slides in very short order.
Included in the kit are rack adapter brackets allowing installation into racks from 24- to 36-inch depth. Also included is all required hardware to install the keyboard assembly into a rack.
Cage nuts are also supplied. Table 2 – LCD Controller Features
Miscellaneous Design Notes
1. Front Panel USB
The front panel USB port is not available on the unit with the 16-port KVM switch installed. There is no room on the rear panel for the output port.
2.
The PS/2 output signal for the Keyboard and Pointing Device is not available on the unit with no KVM switch installed. This unit only supports USB.
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Photos
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Front View
Rear View
Standard Controller I/O
Keyboard with Touch Pad
Rear View – No KVM
4-Port DVI KVM Switch
4-Port VGA KVM Switch
8-Port VGA KVM Switch
16-Port VGA KVM Switch
Keyboard with Track Ball
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Specifications
Enclosure
1U (1.71”) x 22.0” (No KVM) or 23.9” (w/ KVM) deep
18ga cold rolled steel
All stainless steel hardware
All self-locking pressed in fasteners where appropriate
Powder coat black, medium texture, for ruggedness
Other colors optionally available
Compact Enclosure for Limited Depth Installation
Weight: 18-21lbs (depending on model & features)
17” Display
17" TFT LCD 1280x1024
Display Colors: 16.7 Million
Response Time: 30ms Typical
Viewing Angle: 80 deg
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 typical native
Brightness: 350cd/m2 typical
Pixel Pitch: 0.264mm x 0.264mm
Pixel Arrangement: R.G.B Stripe
Operating Temperature: 0 to + 50 Deg C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +60 Deg C
Table 3 – Specifications
19” Display
19" TFT LCD 1280x1024
Display Colors: 16.7 Million
Response Time: 5ms
Viewing Angle: 80 deg
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 typical native
Brightness: 350cd/m2 typical
Pixel Pitch: 0.297mm x 0.297mm
Pixel Arrangement: R.G.B. Stripe
Operating Temperature: 0 to + 50 Deg C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +60 Deg C
KEYBOARD
88 keys
Trackball or touchpad pointing device
USB or PS/2 (by model number)
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
AC Input
100 to 260VAC, auto selecting
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Standard Controller DVI-D/VGA Input Features:
Inputs:
Analog RGB: 60Hz at SXGA, WXGA, XGA,
With auto detect of Digital
Separate Sync, Sync-On-Green &
Composite Sync. Auto detects
VGA ~SXGA interlaced &
noninterlaced.
DVI-D: 60Hz at SXGA, WXGA, XGA,
Image Scaling: Up scaling to fit input to panel resolution.
Image Control: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Hue, Frequency, Phase, Color temperature, Image position, Hue,
Gamma.
Other Features: Auto picture setup, Auto RGB calibration, Auto source seek, OSD timeout, OSD position, Input source select, OSD menu lock,
Direct key for brightness level
adjustment.
Table 4 – LCD Controllers Specifications
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Figure 1 - CPC w/o KVM Switch Outline Drawing
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Figure 2 - CPC w/ KVM Switch Outline Drawing
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Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options
KVM Switch Options
The CPC1-17 and CPC1-19 are offered with built-in KVM switches offering 4-, 8- or 16-ports of VGA video with
PS/2 or USB keyboard/pointing device outputs or 4-ports of DVI-D with USB outputs. These are feature rich switches offering hot-key control, On Screen Display (OSD) control, and firmware upgrade capability.
Direct Connection versus Combo Cables
Depending on the installed KVM Switch, connecting your computers to the rear of the CPC keyboard may be either direct as with the 4-port DVI/USB switch or through Combo Cables in the case of the 4-, 8- and 16-port
VGA switches.
The VGA switches provided custom high-density DB-15 connectors on the rear panel to which the combo cables are connected. The other end of the combo cable provides the VGA video connector, PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors and USB connector(s) for connection to your computers.
NOTE
The connectors for the Combo Connectors labeled “Computer x” where ‘x’ is the port number look like VGA connectors but are not. Forcing a VGA connector onto these Combo Cable connectors may damage one or both of these connectors.
The 4-port DVI-D switch provides for direct connection to the rear of the KVM for DVI-D and USB.
Figure 3 – Console Cable Installation Diagram
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4-Port DVI (Order Option ‘C’)
The DVI Switch provides four ports of DVI-D and USB 2.0 connection to the CPC family LCD display consoles.
In addition, each port is provided with speaker out and microphone/audio input although the CPC does not provide built-in speakers. A 2-port USB 2.0 Hub is included for connecting additional devices. The KVM supports USB PC’s, Mac G3/G4, iMac and Sun. Hot plugging is provided so devices can be connected or disconnected while other devices are in use. Auto scanning is also provided. Power is provided by the USB connection to a connected computer so external power is not normally required though it can be provided for unusual USB configurations or power requirements. A 6-foot cable set is provided for connection to one computer. Other cables and lengths are optionally available.
Photo 1 – 4-Port DVI-D Switch Rear View
4-Port VGA (Order Option ‘A’)
The 4-Port VGA KVM Switch is a simple VGA only KVM providing four ports of VGA interface with PS/2 or USB connectivity. The KVM supports USB PC’s, Mac G3/G4, iMac and Sun. Hot plugging is provided so devices can be connected or disconnected while other devices are in use. Control is via Hotkey keystroke combinations and the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click on the scroll wheel of a USB mouse to change ports. Secure access can be configured with password protection. Programmable autoscan is provided. A single 6-foot 3-in-1 cable for connecting to one computer’s VGA port and keyboard/mouse (via PS/2 or USB) is provided. Additional cables and length options are available. Power is provided by the computer’s PS/2 or USB ports and a separate AC power brick providing +9VDC is provided for stand-alone operation.
The switch comes with patented Video DynaSync™ technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution, and features dual console keyboard and mouse ports, meaning any combination of PS/2 or
USB keyboard and mouse can be used.
The single USB port on the rear panel is a pass-through from the front panel USB connector. The USB ports in the Console section would be used when a USB keyboard is installed in the CPC. The Console USB ports and
PS/2 ports can be used at the same time. The front panel USB connector can be routed through the switch’s
USB ports to the connected computers allowing a USB device plugged into the front panel to connect to any selected computer.
Only KVM cable sets which are specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. See “Direct Connection Versus Combo Cables” above.
Photo 2 – 4-Port VGA Rear View
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8-Port VGA (Order Option ‘B’)
The 8-port switch is an 8-port keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch that supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces. With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the 8-port switch also allows direct channel selection via two different methods: on-screen display (OSD) or keyboard hotkeys.
Time-out and password protection offer secure access to the 8-port switch, while the hot-plug feature allows for uninterrupted switching and usage.
Only KVM cable sets which are specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. See “Direct Connection Versus Combo Cables” above.
Power can be provided by the computer’s PS/2 or USB ports when only a couple of the ports are in service. If more than four ports are in use, the included 9V external power supply should be connected.
Photo 3 – 8-Port VGA Rear View
8-Port VGA Switch Installation
If you are installing your 8-port switch to a PS/2 interface, you must power down all servers before connecting your switch to a server to ensure proper installation. USB interfaces do not need to be powered down before installation.
PS/2 and USB interfaces cannot be used simultaneously.
NOTE: Linux users may experience mouse failure if hot-plugging directly to the 8-port switch. If your mouse becomes locked, use the mouse reset hotkeys to reset your mouse, or turn the Linux server off before connecting it to the 8-port switch.
Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the back of the switch and the other end into an appropriate power source. Connect the local keyboard, monitor and mouse cables to the appropriate ports on the rear of the 8-port switch.
Connect your servers to an available port on the rear of your 8-port switch using the cable appropriate for your interface. Power up all connected servers. Keyboard and mouse recognition is now activated and your 8-port switch is ready for operation.
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16-Port VGA (Order Option ‘E’)
A single 16-port switch can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy chained to each other, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
A custom ASIC provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP switches.
For further convenience, the 16-port switch features high density SPHD connectors instead of the usual 25-pin connectors. This space-saving innovation allows a full, 16-port switch, to be installed in a 1U system rack.
Additionally, a front panel USB port is available for each computer to access any peripherals connected to it on a one-at-a-time basis.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. The 16-port switch supports both USB and PS/2 connections for the console and computers; and because the 16-port switch intercepts keyboard inputs directly, there is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems.
Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished either entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a powerful menu driven multilingual on-screen display (OSD) system. A convenient auto-scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation on a one at a time basis.
By allowing a single console to manage all the attached computers, a CPC KVM with a 16-port switch installation: eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another..
Photo 4 – 16-Port VGA Rear View
16-Port VGA Switch Installation
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing PS/2 and USB interfaces, the 16-port switch design utilizes custom KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected computers.
Single Level Installation
In a single level installation, there are no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single level installation do the following:
Make sure that power has been turned off to all the computers you will be connecting up.
Using the console cable provided, connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the 16-port switch console port.
Refer to the Cable Connection Diagrams on the following page.
Use KVM cable sets to connect any available KVM port to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the computer you are installing. Refer to the KVM Cable Installation Diagrams on the following page.
Plug the power adapter cable into the 16-port switch power jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source.
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16-Port Switch Daisy Chain Installations
To control even more computers, up to 31 additional switches can be daisy chained down from the first CPC with
16-port KVM switch. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation. Contact your Chassis Plans Sales Engineer for instructions for this implementation.
16-Port Switch Basic Operation
16-Port Switch Hot Plugging
The 16-port switch supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:
16-port Switch Changing Station Positions
You can change a station’s position by simply disconnecting it from its master and reconnecting it to another switch in the chain. In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, the station IDs must be reset in the
OSD. See RESET STATION IDS , page 32 for details.
16-port switch Hot Plugging KVM Ports
In order for the OSD menus to correspond to KVM port changes, you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new port information. See the F3 SET and F4 ADM , functions for details.
Note: If the computer's operating system does not support hot plugging, this function may not work properly.
16-port switch Hot Plugging Console Ports
The keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. When hot plugging the mouse:
You may unplug and replug the mouse (to reset the mouse, for example), as long as you use the same mouse.
If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for
10 seconds, then restarted following the power up sequence.
Note: If, after hot plugging there is no response to keyboard and/or mouse input, perform a Keyboard and
Mouse Reset by simultaneously pressing the 1 and 2 front panel port LEDs.
16-port switch Port Selection
The 16-port switch provides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual, an
OSD (on-screen display) menu system, and Hotkeys.
16-port switch Port ID Numbering
Each KVM port on a 16-port switch installation is assigned a unique port ID. The port ID is made up of two parts: a Station Number , and a Port Number :
The Station Number is a two digit number of the switch's position in the daisy chain sequence. This number is displayed on the front panel station ID LED.
The Port Number is a two digit number of the port on the 16-port switch station that a computer is connected to.
The station number precedes the port number.
Station and port numbers from 1–9 are padded with a preceding zero, so they become 01–09.
For example, a computer attached to Port 6 of Station 12 would have a port ID of: 12-06.
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16-port switch Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off a 16-port switch, do the following before restarting it:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the 16-port switch.
Note: Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the 16-port switch will still receive power from the computers.
2. Unplug the 16-port switch from its power source.
3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the 16-port switch back in.
4. After the 16-port switch has started and ascertained its station ID, power on the computers.
Note: If you have shut down more than one station, power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one.
16-port switch USB Peripheral Devices
The front panel USB port is available to connect a USB peripheral device (flash drive, CD-ROM drive, printer, etc.) to the 16-port switch. Any computer connected to the 16-port switch can access the USB peripheral on a one-at-a-time basis. The peripheral device is available to computers connected to the 16-port switch on the same level only, and is not available to computers connected to daisy chained switches.
2.
The USB peripheral device is automatically detected on target computers when switching ports on the 16-port switch. For example, when switching from a computer connected to port 1 to a computer connected to port 2, the peripheral device automatically disconnects from the computer on port 1 and connects to the computer on port
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Chapter 3 – Ordering Information
Part Number Matrix
CPC1-[K][M][V]-[A][N]
(K) Keyboard/Mouse Option
C – Keyboard with Trackball
D – Keyboard with Glide Pad
(M) Monitor
171B – 17-Inch 1280 x 1024 LCD
191B – 19-Inch 1280 x 1024 LCD
(V) Video Controller
E1 – Standard Controller
(A) Power Supply
A – Universal AC Input Adapter
(N) KVM Switch Option
A – 4-Port VGA PS2/USB
B – 8-Port VGA PS2/USB
C – 4-Port DVI-D USB
E – 16-Port VGA PS2/USB
N – No KVM Switch
Example Part Numbers
CPC1-171BE1-AN – 17” display, Trackball, Standard Controller, AC Input, No KVM Switch
CPC1-D191BE1-AA – 19” display, Glide Pad, Standard Controller, AC Input, 4-Port VGA KVM Switch
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Chapter 4 - Installation
Package Contents
Part Description
LCD Keyboard Assembly
Power Supply
Power Supply Rack Bracket
Rack Ruler
Rack Slide Hardware Kit (General Devices)
Cable Tie, 7-9/16” Long
Velcro Tie, Black
1
1
8
6
Quanty
1
1 (if P/S spec’d in part number)
1 (if P/S spec’d in part number)
Cage Nuts
Manual, LCD User,
8
1
Checklist 1
DVI Cable, 6-Foot 1
VGA Cable, 6-Foot
USB A-A Cable, 6-Foot
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Cable, 6-Foot
1
1
2
Table 5 - Package Contents
Notes:
1. Power Cord Kit – For the AC input supplies, a standard 6-foot North American IEC-320 power cord is provided. For the DC input supplies, a kit is provided with a mating Mil Circular connector, backshell, and pins allowing the user to fabricate an appropriate cable for the intended application. For volume orders, Chassis Plans can provide pre-fabricated power cables per the end use specifications.
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Rack Installation
To mount the CPC1-17 / CPC1-19 in a rack, it is first important you identify the correct holes to mount to. Please see the following illustration. Note that a ‘U’ starts between the holes that are ½” apart. One very common problem is trying to install into the wrong holes.
Because there are multiple styles of racks, it is not possible to provide detailed instructions on mounting the equipment. However, there are general instructions at http://www.chassis-plans.com/PDF/Rack_Slide_Use.pdf
for rack installation which should help.
Figure 4 - Rack Mounting Hole Spacing
Chassis Plans offer free Rack Rulers to assist in installing equipment into racks. You should have received one with your order. To request more, fill out the short form at http://www.chassis-plans.com/form_rack_ruler.html
and we’ll send you as many as you want. These are invaluable for installing systems into racks.
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Connecting the Display
The CPC1-17 / CPC1-19 provide for one controller with rear panel details provided below.
Chapter 4 - Installation
Standard Controller Rear Panel Connections (No KVM Switch)
The Standard Controller provides for DVI-D and VGA inputs. In addition, the rear of the display provides for Keyboard and Pointing
Device outputs plus a Circular Mil connector for power connection.
The keyboard with built-in pointing device offers universal output providing USB and PS/2 outputs for the keyboard and ‘mouse’ devices.
The Standard Controller offers the following features:
Inputs:
Analog RGB: 60Hz at SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA With auto detect of Digital Separate Sync, Sync-On-
Green & Composite Sync. Auto detects VGA
DVI-D:
~SXGA interlaced & noninterlaced.
60Hz at SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA
Image Scaling: Up scaling to fit input to native panel resolution of 1280x1024.
Image Control: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Frequency, Phase, Color temperature, Image position,
Hue, Gamma.
Other Features: Auto picture setup, Auto RGB calibration, Auto source seek, OSD timeout, OSD position,
Input source select, OSD menu lock, Direct key for brightness level adjustment.
Mouse
Output
USB
Output
Keyboard
Output
KVM
Control
12VDC
Power
RS232
DVI-D VGA
Control
Port
Input Input
Photo 5 – Standard Controller Rear Panel I/O
Legend
USB Output
Keyboard Output
Mouse Output
Function
Keyboard/Mouse USB Output
Keyboard PS/2 Output
Mouse PS/2 Output
Connector on KVM
USB Type ‘A’
PS/2 - Locking
PS/2 - Locking
DVI-D Input
VGA Input
DVI-D Video Input
VGA Video Input
DVI-D Connector
HD15 Female
12VDC Power Input Power, 12VDC +/-5% Circular Mil N/S 3102A-10SL-3P
Table 6 - Rear Panel Connections – Standard Controller
Note:
1. The Standard Controller offers remote serial port control through the RS232 Control Port. See Appendix
1 for details on port pin out assignment and commands.
2. The KVM Control connector is populated only on KVM enabled models.
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Chapter 5 - Operation
LCD Front Panel Controls
The On Screen Display (OSD) is adjusted as follows:
2. Use the buttons described below to maneuver around the Menu.
3. Select the desired OSD Menu from the Menu Screen Shots below to make the desired adjustment(s). automatically close as set by the OSD Time Out setting.
Power: Turns the Unit On and Off
Adjust ▲: o Hot Key 1 Increase o When the cursor is not showing in sub menus, moves selection right between top tabs. o Cursor showing in sub menus, adjusts setting up . o Cursor on sub-sub menu (
► showing), enters sub-sub menu.
(See Select
▲ below to escape). o Toggles Off to On
Adjust ▼: o Hot Key 1 Decrease o When the cursor is not showing in o o o
Off
Cursor showing in sub menus, o Toggles On to Off
Select ▲: o o o repeatedly press to move to the previous menu level. (See Adjust
▲ above)
Select ▼: o Hot Key 2 Decrease.
o Moves the cursor Down .
Menu o
Red sub menus, moves selection between top tabs. adjust setting
Hot Key 2 information.
Brightness ▲:
Brightness ▼:
Decreases down
Increase
Moves the cursor up .
When in a sub-sub menu,
Green Normal Operation left
Opens or closes the OSD menu
See Note 1 below for additional o Increases the screen brightness.
the screen brightness.
Power On but no input signal
No power or display turned off
Hot Keys
Hot Keys are defined in the Utility/Hot Key menu and allow single button access to the defined function.
Adjust
▲ and ▼ - Hot Key 1 Up and Down
Select
▲ and ▼ - Hot Key 2 Up and Down
Display Auto Adjust
Pressing Auto/Exit will perform a auto display adjustment when in aRGB mode. This automatically adjusts the Phase and Clock for the est displayed image.
To save your changes, press the front panel Menu button.
Alternatively, changes are saved if no buttons are pressed and the OSD times out returning back to the display.
Notes On the Menu Buttons –
1. The Menus are context sensitive in that only adjustments pertaining to the selected input will be displayed. For example, if DVI is selected for the input, then items such as Hue will not be adjustable.
2. Pressing the Menu button returns to the previously opened menu.
Notes on Hot Keys -
1. Hot Keys allow single button selection of a function.
2. Definition of the Hot Keys is set in the Utility menu.
Thus, for example, if the Adjust keys are set up for Input
Source, pushing the Up button rolls Up through the Input
Sources and pushing the Down button rolls Down through the Input Sources.
3. The Hot Keys display in the upper left of the screen when pushed.
Note on Factory Default –
1. Under the Utilities Menu, a selection is available to return the board setting to the factory defaults.
Table 7 - Front Panel Controls
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Standard Controller OSD Menus
Select input source
Input source 1 Select input source to Analog RGB
Input source 2
Auto Source Seek
Wide screen mode information display*
Select input source to DVI
Exit
ON – Auto source select always enable
OFF – Disable auto source select function
Select the input mode (1280 / 1360 / 1366 / 1368) to recognize and display the correct input signal information display on the OSD menu.
1280 : 1280x768
1360 : 1360x768
1366 :1366x768
1368 : 1368x768
Exit the OSD menu and save the settings
Brightness and Contrast
Brightness
Contrast
Exit
Increase/decrease brightness level.
Press – or + (- + ) Total : 256 steps
Increase/decrease panel contrast level.
Press – or + (- + ) Total : 192 steps
Exit the OSD menu and save the settings
Color
Auto RGB Calibration*
Yes No ( Auto Color Calibration [See appendix IV])
Color Temperature (Adjust the warmness of the image displayed. The higher temperature the
coolest image looks like. The lower temperature the warmest image looks like.)
Adjust red color level
Press – or + (- +) Total :128 steps
Adjust green color level
Press – or + (- +) Total : 128 steps
Adjust blue color level
Press – or + (- +) Total : 128 steps
Press SEL UP/DN button to select item
Set the color temperature to 4200K
Set the color temperature to 5000K
Gamma adjustment
Exit
Set the color temperature to 6500K
Set the color temperature to 7500K
Set the color temperature to 9300K
Adjust Gamma settings (0.4 / 0.6 / 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.2)
Select Gamma to 0.4
Select Gamma to 0.6
Select Gamma to 1.0
Select Gamma to 1.6
Select Gamma to 2.2
Exit the OSD menu and save the settings
Table 8 - Standard Controller OSD Menus (cont)
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Position
Autosetup*
Frequency*
Phase*
Image Horizontal
Position*
Image Vertical
Position*
Exit
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Auto adjust the positions, phase, frequency
Yes No
Adjust the image horizontal size
Fine tune the data sampling position (adjust image quality)
Use +/- to move the image horizontally
Press – or + (- + )
Use +/- to move the image vertically
Press – or + (- + )
Exit the OSD menu
Utilities
OSD setting
Load Factory Default
Sharpness
Exit
Exit the OSD menu
OSD Timeout : 0 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 seconds (Always on when set to 0)
Press – or + (- + )
OSD menu horizontal position
Press – or + (- + )
OSD menu vertical position
Press – or + (- + )
Initialize the setting stored in non-volatile memory
Adjust sharpness level
Press – or + (- + ) Total : 7 steps
Exit the OSD menu
Table 8 - Standard Controller OSD Menus
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Chapter 7 – KVM Programming
KVM Keyboard Access
Depending on the model of KVM Switch, the Switch is controlled by either OSD (On Screen Display) menus or via hot-key sequences. Some models support both methods.
A hotkey sequence would be similar to the following:
Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk]
*
+ [ScrLk]
*
+ Command key(s)
* User-definable = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK
4-Port DVI KVM Switch Operating Instructions
The DVI USB KVM Switch is a 4-port DVI USB KVM Switch that allows you to access, control, boot and reboot multiple USB-enabled multimedia.
It offers two USB 2.0 device hub ports for high-speed USB device sharing. Its Audio&Mic switching function offers you uninterrupted multimedia experience while performing KVM Switching with multi-platform support for PC,
Macintosh G4/G5 and iMAC. For users who might need to use a hotkey preceding sequence other than two scroll locks, we also offer five key alternatives for free configuration.
It supports HDCP compliant for digital contents protection.
The default setting of the DVI USB KVM Switch is appropriate for most systems. In fact, you do not need to configure the KVM Switch before installation. The KVM Switch is a Plug-and-Play device for installation. For a quick start on installation and operation, please follow the instructions below for the setup sequence:
Step 1. Power up you KVM Switch by connecting the external power adapter to it.
Step 2. Connect the shared USB keyboard, mouse and monitor and a speaker set and microphone as well as other shared USB devices to the KVM switch.
Step 3. Connect each of your computers to the KVM switch, using the DVI-D video cable and USB (Type A-to-
Type B) cable and audio & Mic cables).
Since USB interface is hot-pluggable, you don’t have to turn off the computer before making connections to the
USB KVM.
Step 4. ( Now your KVM Switch should have been powered-up….
) Power up the connected computers one by one.
After your computers are powered up, the keyboard and mouse will be recognized and now you can begin operating the KVM switch.
Keyboard hotkey
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific keystrokes:
Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk]
*
+ [ScrLk]
*
+ Command key(s)
* User-definable = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK
Hotkey 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) Hit ScrollLock + ScrollLock + H, then two beeps will signal readiness for new preceding sequence selection
[or Press and hold down the last front-panel button (Button 2 or Button 4) until you hear two beeps, then release the button.]
(2) Select and press the key you would like to use as your preceding sequence (SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC,
F12 or NUM LOCK keys are available for selection) and you’ll hear a beep for selection confirmation. Now you can use the new preceding sequence to execute your hotkey commands.
Each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
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U S B P S / 2 K V M S w it c h / O p e r a t io n Co m m a n d s fo r H o t k e y s /
H o t k e y s e q u e n c e = [ S c r Lk ] * + [ S c r Lk ] * + Co m m a n d ke y( s ) * User-definable Preceding sequence = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS,
ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK
Co m m a n d H o tke ys Fro n t-p a n e l Bu tto n D e s crip tio n
Select PC Channel
Fo r KVMX -4 D VI
S crLk + S crLk + ( x)
1 x = 1 ~ 4 for PC chan n el n um ber
Press the correspondin g fron tpan el button to select the desired
PC channel
Select the active PC chan n el
Next lower PC channel S crLk + S crLk + ↑ (arrow up)
Next higher PC channel
Previous PC channel
Beep Sound On/Off
[default = ON]
Mouse/Keyboard
Reset
2
Autoscan
S crLk + S crLk + ↓ (arrow down)
S crLk + S crLk + (Backspace)
S crLk + S crLk + B
ScrLk + ScrLk + End
S crLk + S crLk + S
--
--
--
--
--
--
Select the n ext lower PC chan n el
(Switch on ly to the n ext lower chan n el with live power in put from PS/ 2 or USB interface)
Select the n ext higher PC chan n el
(Switch on ly to the n ext higher chan n el with live power in put from PS/ 2 or USB interface)
Toggle between the previous chan n el an d curren t chan n el
Toggle on / off the beep soun d for hotkey/ chan n el switchin g operation
Reset m ouse/ keyboard
Autoscan through every con n ected chan n el for quick screen browsin g of each chan n el (scan delay = 5 sec.)
Define Hotkey
Preceding Sequence
[default = ScrLk +
ScrLk]
S crLk + S crLk + H + ( y)
(y ) = SCR OLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or N UM LOCK
Press an d hold down last button
(Button 4 / Butotn 8 / Button 16) till two beeps, release the button , then press ( y) key.
Select the hotkey precedin g sequen ce am on g 5 altern ative keys
Re s to re to Facto ry
D e fa u lt 3
Firm w a re U p gra d e
ScrLk + ScrLk + R
--
--
Button 1
(Press and hold dow n for 2” till
2 beeps, indicating its ready for
firm w are upgrade file upload)
Restore to factory settin g
᧤factory default
= beep soun d ON / hotkey precedin g sequen ce set to ScrLk
+
ScrLk
᧥
Go in to Upgrade Mode and ready for firm ware upgrade file upload. For m ore details, please refer to the Firm w are
Upgrade Operation Guide.
Autoscan with
Programmable Delay
Time
[default = 10 seconds]
S crLk + S crLk + S + ( x ) 1 x = 0 ~ 9
1 10 ” ; 2 20 ” ; 3 30 ” ; 4
40 ” ; 5 50 ” 6 60 ” ; 7 70 ” ; 8
80 ” ; 9 90 ” ; 0 10 0 ”
Press any key on key board
--
Autoscan with a user-defin ed delay tim e within a ran ge of 10 ~ 10 0 secon ds.
[Default = 10 secon ds]
Stop Autoscan Press any button Term in ate Autoscan activity
Table 9 – 4-Port DVI KVM Quick Guide
Notes:
If you have configured a hotkey preceding sequence other than two consecutive scroll locks, you should change your hotkey sequence accordingly.
When the binding of PC & USB hub port control switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Z, any PC and hub port control switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + X.
When the binding of PC & Audio&Mic switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Q, any PC and audio&mic switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + W.
Mac User: Standard PC Keyboard mapping to MAC Keyboard -- ScrLk + ScrLk + C = (CD/DVD drive eject key); ScrLk +
ScrLk + F10 = F13 ; ScrLk + ScrLk + F11 = F14 ; ScrLk + ScrLk + F12 = F15
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4-Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions
Overview
The 4-port switch provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard.
Port Switching
All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions that each combination performs.
Note: If using the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used, instead. See Alternate Port Switching Keys , page 18 for details.
Cycling Through the Ports
Hotkey Action
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock] [Enter]
Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS82U; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS84U).
Table 10 – Cycling Through the Ports
Going Directly to a Port
Hotkey Action
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock] [n] [Enter]
Brings the KVM focus to the computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID.
Table 11 – Going Directly to a Port
Note: The n stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). See “Port ID Numbering”. Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.
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Auto Scanning
The 4-Port Switch’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for details.
Hotkey Action
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock] [A] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock] [A] [Enter] [n]
Invokes Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals. Five second intervals is the Default setting.
The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 4 when entering this hotkey combination to set the number of seconds that the 4-port switch should dwell on a port before moving on to the next, as follows:
1 = 3 seconds
2 = 5 seconds (default)
3 = 10 seconds
4 = 20 seconds
Table 12 – Auto Scanning Commands
Note:
1. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto
Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.
2. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard and mouse do not switch. They stay at the port they were on when Auto Scanning started.
3. To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the Esc key or the Spacebar.
Hotkey Setting Mode
Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your 4-port switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey
Setting Mode (HSM).
Invoking HSM
To invoke HSM do the following:
1. Press and hold down [Num Lock].
2. Press and release [-].
3. Release [Num Lock].
Note:
1. There is an alternate key combination to invoke HSM. See page 18 for details.
2. The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled.
When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HSM.
Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks
(described in the sections that follow), can be input.
At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually. To exit HSM manually, press the Esc key, or the Spacebar.
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Alternate HSM Invocation Keys
An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers.
To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM (see page 17)
2. Press and release [H].
The HSM invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus).
Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys, invoke HSM, then press and release the H key again.
Alternate Port Switching Keys
The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping the Ctrl key twice ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]). To change the port switching activation keys, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM (see page 17)
2. Press and release [T] .
Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] method, invoke HSM, then press and release the T key again.
Keyboard Language
To change the keyboard language, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [F6] [ nn ] [Enter].
Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese:
15).
Keyboard Operating Platform
The 4-Port Switch’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac keyboard. The procedure is as follows:
1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set.
2. Invoke HSM (see page 17)
3. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table below). After completing this procedure, you automatically exit HSM.
Function Key Operation
[F2] Enables Mac keyboard emulation, see Mac Keyboard , page 23 for details.
[F3] Enables Sun keyboard emulation, see Sun Keyboard , page 24 details.
[F10] Disables keyboard emulation. Key presses are passed straight through. For when your console uses a Mac keyboard to access a Mac attached to a port, for example.
Table 13 – Keyboard Operating Platform
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List Switch Settings
To see a listing of the current switch settings, do the following:
1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page window.
2. Invoke HSM
3. Press and release [F4] to display the settings.
USB Reset
If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press and release [F5].
Hotkey Buzzer Control
The Buzzer can be hotkey toggled on and off. To toggle the Buzzer, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press and release [B].
The Buzzer toggles on or off.
Disable Port Switching Keys
To disable the Port Switching Keys ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] / [Ctrl] [Ctrl]), do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [X] [Enter].
Note: This procedure is a toggle. To enable the Port Switching keys repeat steps 1 and 2.
Restore Default Settings
To reset the 4-port switch to its default hotkey settings, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM.
2. Press [R] [Enter].
See Hotkey Default Settings
Video DynaSync
To invoke Video DynaSync, ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [D].
Mouse Port-switching
To enable/disable the Mouse Port-switching function, do the following :
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [W].
Note:
1. This procedure is a toggle.
2. The default setting is disabled.
3. The feature is only supported when mouse emulation is enabled.
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Mouse Emulation Control
To toggle between mouse emulation enabled and disabled, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [M].
Keyboard Emulation Control
To toggle between keyboard emulation enabled and disabled, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [N].
Note: When keyboard emulation is disabled, the [m], [w], [F2], [F3], [F10], [F4], [F5], and [F6] hotkeys are disabled.
Other OS Mode
To reset keyboards and mice for operating systems that do not support USB 2.0, do the following:
1. Invoke HSM
2. Press [F1].
HSM Summary Table
After invoking HSM (see page 17), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function:
Key Function
[H]
[T]
[F2]
Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) HSM invocation keys.
Toggles between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [Ctrl])
Port Switching keys.
Enables Mac keyboard emulation.
[F10]
[F4]
[F5]
[F6] [ nn ] [Enter]
Disables keyboard emulation and activates pass through keyboard mode.
Prints the switch’s current settings via a text editor or word processor.
Performs a reset on all USB devices.
Sets the keyboard language.
Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents one of the following keyboard language code: US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15.
[X] [Enter]
[R] [Enter]
Enables/Disables the port switching keys.
Resets the hotkey settings to their default status.
[u] [p] [g] [r] [a] [d] [e] [Enter] Invokes Firmware Upgrade Mode.
[D] Invokes Video DynaSync, ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports.
[F1] Resets keyboard and mouse under operating systems that do not support USB
2.0.
Table 14 – HSM Summary Table
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8-Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions
Accessing and Using the OSD Menus
The OSD menus allow you to easily access and edit such features as server name, setup functions, time-outs, autoscan capabilities and firmware upgrades. The following table lists basic OSD functions.
To Do This:
Activate OSD
Use This Hotkey Sequence:
ScrLk + ScrLk + Spacebar
Deactivate OSD ESC (Escape key)
Change Value Left/right arrow keys
Select Item Up/down arrow keys
Table 15 – Main OSD Menu Functions
NOTE: The two consecutive ScrLk keystrokes should be pressed within two seconds and the following command key(s) should also be pressed within two seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
Figure 5 – Main OSD Window
The following options will be selectable via the Main OSD window.
Function Description
Select server Use up/down arrow key to navigate and press PgUp/PgDn to scroll page.
Press Enter to select.
Edit server name Pressing Insert allows you to change a server name. Enter confirms the change.
Table 16 – Navigating the 8-Port KVM OSD Menu
Function Description
Select server Use up/down arrow key to navigate and press PgUp/PgDn to scroll page.
Press Enter to select.
Edit server name Pressing Insert allows you to change a server name. Enter confirms the change.
Logout Logs out keyboard and mouse for security
Table 17 – Main OSD Menu Functions
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Figure 6 – Setup Options Window
The following options will be selectable via the Setup OSD window.
Function Description
Auto logout Specifies time for auto logout (0 to 99 min). Your password must be configured and enabled for auto logout to function.
OSD timeout Specifies duration for OSD menu to remain on screen.
Autoscan period
Title bar
Hotkey
Setup Password
Load Default
Upgrade Firmware
Specifies time for the autoscan period.
Specifies the position of the OSD title bar.
Specifies the hotkey initiation sequence: ScrLk (default), Caps Lock,
ESC, F12 or Num Lock.
Enter user-selectable password.
Loads the default settings.
Upgrades the firmware of the switch.
Table 18 – Setup Menu Functions
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16-Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions
OSD Overview
The on-screen display (OSD) is a mouse and keyboard enabled, menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD main screen.
OSD Login
The OSD incorporates a two level (administrator / user) password system. Before the OSD main screen displays, a login screen appears requiring a password. If this is the first time that the OSD is used, or if the password function has not been set, simply press [Enter]. The OSD main screen displays in administrator mode. In this mode, you have administrator privileges, with access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up operations (including password authorization) as you like. If the password function has been set, you must provide an appropriate administrator/user password in order to access the OSD.
OSD Hotkey
You can display the OSD on the console monitor while also viewing the display of any port on the 16-port switch by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
Note: You can optionally change the OSD hotkey to the Ctrl key, in which case you would press [Ctrl] twice (see
OSD Hotkey , page 28). With this method, you must press the same [Ctrl] key.
OSD Main Screen
When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:
Figure 7 – 16-Port Switch OSD Main Menu
Note:
1. The diagram depicts the administrator's main screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by users.
2. The OSD always starts in list view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed.
3. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the administrator for the current logged in user are visible
(see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS for details).
4. If the port list is collapsed, click on a switch number, or move the highlight bar to it then press the right arrow key to expand the list. Similarly, to collapse a switch’s port list, click on the switch number, or move the highlight bar to it then press the left arrow key to collapse the list.
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Table 19 – 16-Port Switch OSD Main Screen Headings
16-Port VGA KVM Switch OSD Navigation
To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].
To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8].
To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and down triangle symbols (▲▼) or use the up and down arrow keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.
To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, click the up and down arrow symbols ( ), or use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.
To activate a port, double-click it, or move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].
After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one level above.
OSD Functions
OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a quick view port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.
To access an OSD function:
1. Either click a function key field at the top of the main screen, or press a function key on the keyboard.
2. In the submenus that appear make your choice either by double-clicking it, or moving the highlight bar to it, then pressing [Enter].
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F1: GOTO
Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name , or its Port ID .
To use the name method, key in 1; key in the port's
Name ; then press [Enter].
To use the port ID method, key in 2; key in the
Port ID ; then press [Enter].
Note: You can key in a partial name or port ID. In that case, the screen will show all the computers that the user has View rights to (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS ), that match the name or port ID pattern, regardless of the current list settings (see F2 LIST for details).
To return to the OSD main screen without making a choice, press [Esc].
F2: LIST
This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays on the main screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below.
Choice Meaning
ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation that have been set accessible by the administrator for the current logged in user.
QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS ).
POWERED
ON
Lists only the ports that have their attached computers powered on.
QUICK VIEW
+ POWERED
Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK VIEW) and that have their attached computers powered on.
ON
Table 20 – F2: List Function
Move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one.
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F3: SET
This function allows the administrator and each user to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that was provided during login.
To change a setting:
1. Double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
2. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. To make a selection, either double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:
Setting
OSD HOTKEY
PORT ID DISPLAY
POSITION
PORT ID DISPLAY
DURATION
PORT ID DISPLAY
MODE
SCAN DURATION
Function
Selects which hotkey activates the OSD function:
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl].
Since the [Ctrl] key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers, the default is the [Scroll Lock] combination.
Allows each user to customize the position where the port ID appears on the screen. The default is the upper left corner, but users can choose to have it appear anywhere on the screen.
Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End, and 5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the port ID display, then double-click or press
[E t ] t l k th iti d t t th S t b place. The choices are: 3 Seconds (default) and Always Off.
Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number plus the port name (PORT
NUMBER + PORT NAME) (default); the port number alone (PORT NUMBER); or the port name alone (PORT NAME).
Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN ). Key in a value from 1–255 seconds, then press
[Enter]. Default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the SCAN function.
SCAN–SKIP MODE Selects which computers will be accessed under skip mode (see F5 SKP ), and Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN ). Choices are:
ALL - All the ports which have been set accessible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS );
QUICK VIEW - Only those ports which have been set accessible and have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS );
POWERED ON - Only those ports which have been set accessible and are powered on;
QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those ports which have been set accessible and have been selected as quick view ports and are powered on. The default is ALL.
Note: The quick view choices only show up on the administrator's screen, since only he has Quick View setting rights (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS for details).
SCREEN BLANKER If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30 minutes, then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this function.
HOTKEY COMMAND
MODE
Enables / disables the hotkey command function in case a conflict with programs running on the computers occurs.
HOTKEY
OSD LANGUAGE
Sets the keyboard shortcut for invoking Hotkey Mode . Choices are: NUM LOCK + -
(minus) (default), and CTRL + F12.
Sets the language used in the OSD. Choices are: English (default), German, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
Table 21 – F3: Set Function
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F4 is an administrator only function. It allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the
OSD. To change a setting double-click it, or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].
After you select an item, a submenu with further choices to select from appears. Double-click an item, or move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected item so that you know which one it is.
The settings are explained in the following table:
Function Setting
SET USER
LOGIN
This function is used to set usernames and passwords for the administrator and users:
1. Usernames and passwords for one administrator and four users can be set.
2. After you select the administrator field or one of the user fields, a screen that allows you to key in the username and password appears. Usernames and passwords can be from 1 to
16 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers (A–Z, 0–9) and some additional keys (* ( ) + : - , ?. / space).
3. For each individual, key in the username and password, confirm the password, then press
[Enter].
4. To modify or delete a previous username and/or password, use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers. Press [Enter] when done.
Note: Usernames and passwords are not case sensitive. Usernames are displayed in capital letters in the OSD.
SET This function allows the administrator to define user access to the computers on the installation on
ACCESSIBLE
PORTS a port-by-port basis.
For each user, select the target port; then press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (full access), V (view only), or blank. Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press [Enter].
The default is F for all users on all ports.
Note:
A blank setting means that no access rights are granted. The port will not show up on the user's LIST on the main screen.
The administrator always has full access to all ports.
SET LOGOUT If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the user is
TIMEOUT automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again.
This enables other users to gain access to the computers when the original user is no longer accessing them, but has forgotten to log out. To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1–180 minutes, then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this function.
EDIT PORT
NAMES
RESTORE
DEFAULT
VALUES
CLEAR THE
NAME LIST
To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name.
This function allows the administrator to create, modify, or delete port names.
To edit a port name:
1. Click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
2. Key in the new port name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for the port name is 12. Legal characters include:
All alpha characters: A–Z
All numeric characters: 0–9
( ) + : - , ? . / and Space
Case does not matter; OSD displays the port name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in.
3. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc].
This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the original factory default settings
(see OSD FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ) except for the port name list, username and password information, which are saved.
This function clears the port name list.
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Choices are Y (on), or N (off). When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed;
BEEPER when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN ); or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y.
SET QUICK
VIEW PORTS
This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as quick view ports.
To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, double-click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Spacebar].
When a port has been selected as a quick view port, an icon displays in the QV column of the LIST on the main screen. When a port is deselected, the icon disappears.
If one of the quick view options is chosen for the LIST view (see
F2 LIST ), only a port that has been selected here will display on the list.
If one of the quick view options is chosen for auto-scanning (see
SCAN/SKIP MODE ), only a port that has been selected here will be auto-scanned.
The default has no ports selected for quick view.
RESET
STATION IDS
If you change the position of one of the stations in the daisy chain, the OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new location. This function directs the OSD to rescan the station positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD station information corresponds to the new physical layout.
Note: Only the station numbers get updated. Except for the port names, all administrator settings
(such as SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, etc.) must be input again for all of the computers affected by the change.
SET
OPERATING
SYSTEM
This function allows the administrator to define the operating system for the computer connected to each KVM port. The default is WIN (PC compatible).
To set the port operating system:
1. From the list, select the port for which you wish to set the com- puter's operating system.
2. Set the operating system by pressing [Spacebar] to cycle through WIN, MAC, SUN, or
OTHER .
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
SET
KEYBOARD
LANGUAGE
In order to upgrade the 16-port switch firmware, you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.
When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels are displayed. Select Y to enable
Firmware Upgrade mode, or N to leave this menu without enabling it.
Sets the language for the computer keyboard attached to the KVM port. To select a keyboard language, double-click it, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press
[Enter].
Choices are: AUTO (default), ENGLISH (US), ENGLISH (UK), GERMAN (GER.), GERMAN
(SWISS), FRENCH, HUNGARIAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, KOREAN, RUSSIAN, SPANISH,
SWEDISH and TRADITIONAL CHINESE.
Table 22 – F4: ADM Function
F5: SKP
Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) mode. This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward – switching the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next available one.
The selection of computers to be available for skip mode switching is made with the
Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function.
When you are in skip mode: press [ ] to switch to the previous computer in the list press [ press [ press [
] to switch to the next computer in the list
] to switch to the last computer on the previous station in the list
] to switch to the first computer on the next station in the list.
Note: When you skip, you only skip to the the previous or next available computer that is in the
Scan–Skip mode selection
If a port has been selected for
Scan–Skip mode, when the focus switches to that port a left/right triangle symbol appears before its port ID display.
While skip mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You must exit skip mode in order to regain control of the console.
To exit skip mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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F6 is an administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to to all available computers on the installation.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.
While BRC mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the port that currently has the console focus.
While BRC mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse.
To exit BRC mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD hotkey), then click the F6 field, or press [F6], to turn
BRC mode off.
F7: SCAN
Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan mode. This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.
The selection of computers to be included for auto-scanning is made with the
Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function.
The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the
Scan Duration setting under the F3: SET function. When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning.
If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect. After the Scan Duration time is up, the scan function will move on to the next port.
As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console.
While you are in
Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a left- click of the mouse. See Invoking Auto Scan , for details.
To exit
Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
F8: LOUT
Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the main screen to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD hotkey.
Note:
1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank except for the OSD main screen. You must input your username and password before you can continue.
2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a null port message displays on the screen. The OSD hotkey will bring up the main OSD screen.
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16-Port VGA KVM Switch Hotkey Port Control
Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The 16port switch provides the following hotkey port control features:
Selecting the Active Port
Auto Scan Mode Switching
Skip Mode Switching
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
The following settings can also be controlled in Hotkey mode:
Setting the Beeper
Setting the Quick Hotkey
Setting the OSD Hotkey
Setting the Port Operating System
Restoring the OSD Default Values
Invoke Hotkey Mode
All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode.
There are two possible keystroke sequences used to invoke
Hotkey mode, though only one can be operational at any given time:
Number Lock and Minus Keys
1. Hold down the Num Lock key;
2. Press and release the minus key;
3. Release the Num Lock key:
[Num Lock] + [-]
Control and F12 Keys
1. Hold down the Ctrl key;
2. Press and release the F12 key;
3. Release the Ctrl key:
[Ctrl] + [F12]
When Hotkey mode is active:
A command line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word
Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent hotkey information that you key in.
Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only hotkey compliant keystrokes (described in the sections that follow), can be input.
Pressing [Esc] exits Hotkey mode.
Note:
Make sure that the Hotkey Command Mode function is enabled and that you key in the appropriate Hotkey .
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Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering ). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to.
To access a computer using hotkeys:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Key in the port ID.
The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use
[Backspace] to erase the wrong number.
3. Press [Enter].
After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit hotkey mode.
Note:
In hotkey mode, KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid switch or port number is entered. The hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination, or exit hotkey mode.
Auto Scan Mode
Auto Scan automatically switches, at regular intervals, among all the KVM ports that have been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode , so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Scan–Skip Mode on page 28 for more information.
Invoking Auto Scan:
To start Auto Scan , key in the following Hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. combination.
2. Press [A]. After you press A, then [Enter], you automatically exit hotkey mode, and enter Auto Scan mode.
While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a left click of the mouse. During the time that auto-scanning is paused, the command line displays: Auto Scan: Paused.
Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode because when you resume scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you exited and restarted, scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation.
To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left-click. Scanning continues from where it left off.
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain normal control of the console.
3. To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto-scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode.
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This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip mode, key in the following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Key in [Arrow]
Where [Arrow] refers to one of the arrow keys. After you press an arrow, you automatically exit hotkey mode and enter Skip mode where you can switch ports as follows:
Skips to the first accessible port. (See Scan/Skip Mode , page 29, for information regarding accessible ports.)
Skips to the next accessible port.
Skips to the last accessible port of the previous station.
Skips to the first accessible port of the next station.
Table 23 – Skip Mode
Once you are in Skip mode, you can keep on skipping by pressing the arrow keys. You don't have to use the
[Num Lock] + [-] combination again.
While Skip mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Skip mode in order to regain normal control of the console.
3. To exit Skip mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
If the keyboard or mouse cease to function on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer. This function is essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target computer. To perform a computer keyboard / mouse reset, key in the following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Press [F5].
After you press [F5] you automatically exit Hotkey mode and regain keyboard and mouse control on the computer connected to the KVM port. If you fail to regain keyboard / mouse control on the computer after pressing [F5], perform a console keyboard and mouse reset. For more information see Port LEDs , page 5.
Hotkey Beeper Control
The beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 31) can be hotkey toggled on and off. To toggle the beeper, key in the following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Press [B].
After you press [B], the beeper toggles on or off. The command line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit hotkey mode.
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The Quick Hotkey can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-], and [Ctrl] + [F12]. To toggle the Quick Hotkey:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Press [H].
After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
OSD Hotkey Control
The OSD Hotkey (see OSD HOTKEY , page 28) can be toggled between [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl],
[Ctrl]. To toggle the OSD Hotkey , key in the following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Press [T].
After you press [T], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Port OS Control
A port’s operating system can be changed to match that of the computer attached to the port. To change a port’s operating system, key in the following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
Key
F1
F2
F3
Description
Sets the Port OS to
Sets the Port OS to Sun
Table 24 – Port OS Control
After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Restore Default Values
This administrator only hotkey restores the 16-port switch default values. See RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES , page 31. To restore the default values, key in the following hotkey combination:
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
2. Press [R].
3. Press [Enter].
After you press [Enter], the command line displays RESET TO DEFAULT SETTING for three seconds; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Hotkey Summary Table
[Num Lock] + [-] or
[Ctrl] + [F12]
[A] [Enter] or
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Invokes Auto Scan mode.
When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click pauses auto-scanning.
When auto-scanning is paused, pressing any key or another left-click resumes auto- scanning.
[B]
[Esc] or
[Spacebar]
Toggles the beeper on or off.
Exits hotkey mode.
[F5] Performs a keyboard / mouse reset on the target computer.
[H] Toggles invocation keys between [Ctrl] + [F12] and [Num
Lock] + [-].
[R] [Enter] This administrator only hotkey restores the switch’s default values. See
RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES , page 31.
[SN][PN]
[Enter]
Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that port ID.
[T] Toggles between [Ctrl] [Ctrl] and [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].
[ ĸ] Invokes previous to it.
[ ĺ] Invokes
[
Ĺ] Invokes the previous station.
[
Ļ] Invokes the next station.
Table 25 – 16-Port VGA KVM Switch Hotkey Summary Table
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Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
The LCD controller provides for remote serial RS232 control through the rear panel Control Port as shown below.
RS-232 Serial control
Baud rate 2400, 8 bits, 1 stop bit and no parity
1
6
3 4
7 8 9
5
Mating face of
RS-232 DB9 Male
Mating connector : DB9 Female
PIN# Description
2 RS-232 Rx Data
3 RS-232 Tx Data
5 Ground
Standard Controller Serial Control Functions
The OSD functions are controlled through the following RS-232 commands.
The RS-232 program can be custom-tailored to fit the application or it can be used as provided by Chassis
Plans on request. Please contact Chassis Plans for additional information.
Table 26 - Standard Controller Commands to Implement Switch Mount Control Buttons
Function Command
OSD Menu Lock 0xf6
Menu
Select-down button
0xfa
Select-up button 0xfb
Right/+ button
Left/- button
0xf7
0xfc
0xfd
Description
OSD menu Lock Off / OSD menu Lock On
Menu button pressed
Select down button pressed
Select up button pressed
Right/+button pressed
Left/- button pressed
Acknowledge (if enabled)
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
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Table 27 - Standard Controller Parameter Setting - Immediate, Relative, Reset and Query
Function
Brightness control
Command
0x81, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Description
Set brightness = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Acknowledge (if enabled)
Brightness.
Range: “0””0”-“F””F”
Default: “8””0”
#
#
Contrast control 0x82, “a” | “A”, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Phase
#
0x85, nn | “+” | “-” |
“?”
Image H position
Image V position
0x86, nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“?”
0x87, nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“?”
Set all contrast = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set dot clock phase = value/increment/decrement
Query
Set img_hpos = value/increment/decrement
Query
Set img_vpos = value/increment/decrement
Query
Contrast.
Range: “4””0”-“F””F”
Default: “8””0”
Dot clock phase.
(In ARGB mode only)
Image horizontal position.
(In ARGB mode only)
Frequency
#
0x8b,
Input main select
* Function in valid mode only
Colour temperature select
Red level for selected colour temperature
Green level for selected colour temperature
Blue level for selected colour temperature
OSD turn off
Backlight brightness control nnnn | “+” | “-“ |
“?”
0x98, nn | “+” | “-“ | “r” |
“R” | “?”
0xb3, n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb4, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb5, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb6, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xbd
0xe0, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Set H active size = value/increment/decrement
Query
Select input main =
PC or video or next available
Reset
Query
Select colour temperature = value
Reset
Query
Set the level of the red channel for the selected colour temp. = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set the level of the green channel for the selected colour temp. = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set the level of the blue channel for the selected colour temp. = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Turn off the OSD
Set backlight brightness = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Image vertical position.
(In ARGB mode only)
Frequency adjustment
(In ARGB mode only)
Main selected.
“0x41,0x31” ARGB (Default)
“0x46,0x31” DVI
Main selected.
“0” – user defined RGB values.
“1” – 4200K.
“2” – 5000K.
“3” – 6500K.
“4” – 7500K. (Default)
“5” – 9300K.
Red level for selected colour temperature.
Range: “8””0”-“F””F”
Default: “F””F”
Green level for selected colour temperature.
Range: “8””0”-“F””F”
Default: “F””F”
Blue level for selected colour temperature.
Range: “8””0”-“F””F”
Default: “F””F”
“1” - successful
Backlight brightness.
Range: “0””0”-“F””F”
Default: “F””F”
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Backlight on/off control
OSD menu Lock
(Functon available in
V1.80.00 or later revision)
0xe1,
“0” |
“1” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xf6, n | “0” | “1” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
# - Function in ARGB mode only
Table 28 - Standard Controller Other Control
Set backlight brightness =
Disable backlight
Enable backlight
Reset
Query
Backlight working status
OSD menu Lock Off/ On
Reset
Query
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming e.g “1””0” 0xe0 0x31 0x30
* This control can only function when JP2 sets 3-4 closed
* Apply for inverter control voltage in range of 0~5V.
Each step interval is in 1
Backlight on/off.
“1” = normal (Default)
“0” – OSD Lock Off
“1” – OSD Lock On
Function
Select RS-232 acknowledge
Auto-setup
#
Command availability
Command
0xc1, “0” | “1”
0xc3
0xc4, n
Auto-calibration
#
0xc5
0xcb, “0”
Description
Disable/enable command acknowledge.
Start auto-setup of current mode.
Check whether a command is available.
Start auto-calibration of gain of the RGB amplifier.
Read BIOS version
Acknowledge (if enabled)
“0” – acknowledge disabled.
“1” – acknowledge enabled.
“0” – fail.
“1” – successful.
“0” – not available.
“1” – available.
“0” – fail.
“1” – successful.
“nnnn” = BIOS ver. “nn.nn” Query BIOS version
Query PCBA number
Load factory defaults
0xcb, “1”
0xce
Read PCBA number
Reset all parameters to factory default value
“nnnn” = PCBA number
ALR-1400=”41710”
“1” – successful.
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Advanced Controller Serial Control Functions
The OSD functions are controlled through the following RS-232 or Ethernet commands.
The RS-232 program can be custom-tailored to fit the application or it can be used as provided by Chassis Plans on request. Please contact Chassis Plans for additional information.
Table 29 - Advanced Controller Commands to Implement Switch Mount Control Buttons
Function Command Description Remark
Menu button
Select-down button
Select-up button
Right/+ button
Left/- button
0xf7
0xfa
0xfb
0xfc
0xfd
Menu button pressed
Select-down button pressed
Select-up button pressed
Right/+ button pressed
Left/- button pressed
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Button equivalent
Table 30 - Advanced Controller Parameter Setting - Immediate, Relative, Reset and Query
Function Command
Volume control -
left+right channel
0x80, “a” | “A”,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Volume control -
on/off (mute)
0x80, “m” | “M”,
“0” |
“1” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Brightness control 0x81,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Contrast control -
all channels
Saturation control 0x83,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Hue control
0x82, “a” | “A”, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Phase (tuning) control
0x84,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0x85,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“?”
Image H position 0x86,
nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“?”
Image V position 0x87,
nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“?”
Sharpness 0x8a,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Description
Set audio (L+R) volume =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Disable audio output.
Enable audio output.
Reset
Query
Set brightness =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set all contrast = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set saturation =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set hue =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set dot clock phase =
value/increment/decrement
Query
Set img_hpos =
value/increment/decrement
Query
Set img_vpos =
value/increment/decrement
Query
Set sharpness =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Acknowledge (if enabled) volume
Range : “0””0”-“1””E”
Default : “0””F”
“0” - audio off (muted).
“1” - audio on.
Brightness.
Range : “4””E”-“B””2”
Default : “8””0”
Contrast
Range : “1””C”-“E””4”
Default : “8””0”
PAL/NTSC color (In video mode only)
Range : “0””1”-“F””F”
Default : “8””0”
NTSC tint (In NTSC mode only)
Range : “5””3”-“9””F”
Default : “7””9”
Dot clock phase.
(In PC mode only)
Image horizontal position.
(In PC mode only)
Image vertical position.
(In PC mode only)
Sharpness.
(Video Mode Source only)
Range : “F””1”-“0””F”
Default : “0””0”
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Frequency 0x8b,
Scaling Mode nnnn | “+” | “-“ |
“?”
0x8c,
“0” | “1” | “2” | “3” |
“9” | “A” |
“B” | “C” | “D” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
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Set frequency =
Value/increment/decrement
Query
Set graphic image scaling mode
=
value
Reset
Query
Graphic mode H active size (in pixels)
Image expansion on/off.
“0” – 1:1
“1” – fill screen
“2” – fill to aspect ratio
“9” – 4:3
“A” – 16:9
“B” – 16:10
“C” – 2.35:1
“D” – 2:1
Set display orientation
OSD H position
OSD V position
OSD
Transparency
OSD menu timeout
0x8e,
n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0x90,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0x91,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0x92,
n | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0x93,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Set display orientation =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set osd_hpos =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set osd_vpos =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set OSD transparency =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Select menu timeout = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
“0” – normal.
“1” – vertical inverse.
“2” – horizontal inverse.
“3” – inverted.
OSD horizontal position.
Range : “0””0”-“F””F”
Default : “8””0”
OSD vertical position.
Range : “0””0”-“F””F”
Default : “8””0”
OSD tranparency.
“0” – ON
“1” - OFF
OSD menu timeout value.
“0””0” – Continuous. value – Round up to nearest available step. if value > max available step, set it to the max available step.
Range : “0””5”-“3””C”
Default : “0””A”
“0” – English.
“8” – Chinese
Select OSD language
0x95,
n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Input main select 0x98,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Select language =
English, Chinese,…
Reset
Query
Select input main =
PC or VIDEO or next available
Reset
Query
Main selected.
0x41, 0x31 : ARGB
0x42, 0x31 : Composite
0x43, 0x31 : S-video
0x44, 0x31 : SD Component
0x45, 0x31 : HDSDI
0x46, 0x31 : DVI
0x47, 0x31 : HD Component
0x42, 0x32 : Composite 2
0x43, 0x32 : S-video 2
0x44, 0x32 : SD Component 2
0x45, 0x32 : HDSDI 2
(Source sequence : S-Video
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Auto Source Seek 0x99,
Video System
(Composite, Svideo and
Component Only)
“0” | “1” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0x9b,
“0” | “1” | “2” | “3” |
“r” | “R” |
“S” | “s”|
“?”
Set Auto source seek =
OFF/ON
Reset
Query
Set video system =
Auto/NTSC/PAL/SECAM
Reset
Video State Query
Query
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
SD component HD/SD SDI1
HD/SD SDI2 ARGB DVI
Composite Composite 2
S-Video)
“0” – OFF
“1” – ON
Query
“0” – Auto.
“1” – NTSC_M_358
“2” – PAL_N_443
“3” – SECAM
“4” – NTSC_M_443
“5” - PAL_M_358
“6” – NTSC_N_358
“7” – PAL_M_443
“8” – NTSC_N_443
“9” – PAL_N_358
GAMMA value select
Auto power off
0x9d,
n |
“r” | “R”
“?”
Select GAMMA value =
Value
Reset
Query
Video State Query
“0” – No video.
“1” – NTSC
“2” – PAL
“3” – SECAM
GAMMA value:
“0” – 1.0,
“1” – 1.6
“2” – 2.2
“3” – User Defined
“0” – Off.
“1” – On.
Hotkey 1
0x9f,
“0” | “1” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa0, “1”,
n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Set power down option =
On/Off
Reset
Query
Set Hotkey 1=
Value
Reset
Query
Hotkey 2 0xa0, “2”,
n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Set Hotkey 2 =
value
Reset
Query
“1” – volume.
“2” – brightness.
“3” – contrast.
“4” – color.
“5” – input source.
“7” – zoom
“8” – freeze
“9” – PIP
“D” – PIPSwap
“E” – Aspect
“F” – Orientation
“G” – Hue
“H” – Backlight
“1” – volume.
“2” – brightness.
“3” – contrast.
“4” – color.
“5” – input source.
“7” – zoom
“8” – freeze
“9” – PIP
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Runtime counter 0xa1,
nnnnn |
“r” | “R” |
PIP brightness control
“?”
0xa2,
nn | “+” | “-” |
PIP contrast control
PIP H position
PIP V position
PIP window size select
PIP source select
Zoom level
Zoom H position
Zoom V position
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa3, nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa4,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa5,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa6,
nn |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa7,
n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa8,
nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xa9,
nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xaa,
nnnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
Select input main =
Video source value
Reset
Query
Set Zoom level =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set Zoom_hpos =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set Zoom_vpos =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
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“D” – PIPSwap
“E” – Aspect
“F” – Orientation
“G” – Hue
“H” – Backlight
Runtime = nnnnn. runtime counter value =
nnnnn (* 0.5 hour)
Reset
Query
Set PIP window brightness =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set PIP window contrast = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set PIP_hpos =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set PIP_vpos =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Select PIP window size =
PIP window size value
Reset
Query
PIP window brightness.
Range : “4””E”-“B””2”
Default : “8””0”
PIP window contrast.
Range : “1””C”-“E””4”
Default : “8””0”
PIP window horizontal position.
Range : “0””0””0”-“0””6””4”
Default : “0””5””5”
PIP window vertical position.
Range : “0””0””0”-“0””6””4”
Default : “0””1””4”
Main selected.
“0””0” - PIP off (Default)
“0””1” - PIP small
“0””2” - PIP medium
“0””3” - PIP large
“0””4” - PBP
Main selected.
0x41, 0x31 : ARGB
0x42, 0x31 : Composite
0x43, 0x31 : S-video
0x44, 0x31 : SD Component
0x45, 0x31 : HDSDI
0x46, 0x31 : DVI
0x47, 0x31 : HD Component
0x42, 0x32 : Composite 2
0x43, 0x32 : S-video 2
0x44, 0x32 : SD Component 2
0x45, 0x32 : HDSDI 2
Zoom level.
Min : 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x30
(Default)
Max : 0x30 0x30 0x41 0x33
Zoom window horizontal position.
Default : 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x30
The min and max values will change depends on input resolution.
Zoom window vertical position.
Default : 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x30
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Horizontal Size
Vertical Size
Horizontal Pan
Vertical Pan
Colour temperature select
Red level for selected colour temperature
Green level for selected colour temperature
Blue level for selected colour
“?”
0xad,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb0,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb1,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb2,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb3,
n |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb4,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb5,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb6,
Query for Aspect Size =
Reset
Query
value
Reset
Query
Reset
Query temp. =
Reset
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
Set horizontal size for
Aspect Size =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set Vertical Size for
Aspect Size = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set horizontal pan position for Aspect Size = value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set Vertical pan position
value/increment/decrement
Select colour temperature =
Set the level of the red channel for the selected colour temp. =
value/increment/decrement
Set the level of the green channel for the selected colour
value/increment/decrement
Query
Set the level of the blue channel for the selected colour temp. =
The min and max values will change depends on input resolution.
Scalar horizontal stretch
PAL(576i) / NTSC (480i) :
Min : 0x30 0x30 0x30 (Default)
Max : 0x30 0x46 0x30
Scalar vertical stretch.
PAL(576i) / NTSC (480i) :
Min : 0x30 0x30 0x30 (Default)
Max : 0x30 0x46 0x30
Scalar horizontal pan position
PAL(576i) / NTSC (480i) :
Assume max H-Size & max Vsize :
Min : 0x46 0x38 0x38
Max : 0x30 0x37 0x38
Default : 0x30 0x30 0x30
The min and max values will change depends on different value of H-Size, V-Size and input resolution.
Scalar vertical pan position
PAL(576i) / NTSC (480i) :
Assume max H-Size & max Vsize :
Min : 0x46 0x38 0x38
Max : 0x30 0x37 0x38
Default : 0x30 0x30 0x30
The min and max values will change depends on different value of H-Size, V-Size and input resolution.
Main selected.
“0” – 9500K.
“1” – 8000K.
“2” – 6500K.
“3” – 5000K
“4” - User
Red level for selected colour temperature.
Range : “9””C”-“F””F”
Default : “E””C”
Green level for selected colour temperature.
Range : “9””C”-“F””F”
Default : “E””C”
Blue level for selected colour temperature.
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Graphic horizontal resolution enquiry
Graphic vertical resolution enquiry
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xb7
0xb8
Reset
Query
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
value/increment/decrement
Horizontal resolution (in pixels) in 3 digit hex number
Vertical resolution (in lines) in 3 digit hex number
Range : “9””C”-“F””F”
Default : “E””C”
“nnn” = horizontal resolution
“nnn” = vertical resolution
Graphic horizontal sync frequency enquiry
Graphic vertical sync frequency enquiry
0xb9
0xba
Horizontal sync frequency (in units of 100Hz) in 3 digit hex number
Vertical sync frequency (in units of Hz) in 3 digit hex number and
1 char
“nnn” = horizontal frequency
OSD status enquiry
OSD turn off
Set gamma data for user defined gamma curve
Backlight control 0xe0,
Backlight On/Off
Color
Monochrome mode selection
(Output Channel
0xbb
0xbd
0xbf, mm, c, “?”
0xbf, “R” | “r”
0xbf, mm, c, nn
nn | “+” | “-” |
“R” | “r” |
“?”
0xe1,
“0” | “1” |
“R” | “r”
”?”
“S” | “s”
0xe2
“0” | “1” | “2” | “3” |
| “4” | “5” | “6” |
“R” | “r”|
Status of OSD
Turn off the OSD.
Query gamma data for color c index mm ( c = 0 for color Red, c=1 for color Green, c=2 for color Blue)
Set user gamma curve to linear
Set gamma data for color c index mm. (If c= 3, then gamma data for red, green & blue will be set at the same time.)
Set Backlight =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Backlight Off / Backlight On
/Status
Off/
Blue Only/
Red Only/
Green Only/
“nnnc” = vertical frequency nnn = 3 digit hex c= “i” or “p” interlace or Progressive
0xba added the interlace(i) or Progressive(p) feedback.
“0” – OSD turned off
“1” – OSD turned on
“1” – successful.
“nn” = gamma data
“1”
“nn” = gamma data
Backlight.
Range:
D/A : “0””0” ~ “1””6”
100Hz : “0””0” ~ “8””A”
120Hz : “0””0” ~ “7””3”
140Hz : “0””0” ~ “6””3”
160Hz : “0””0” ~ “5””6”
180Hz : “0””0” ~ “4””D”
200Hz : “0””0” ~ “4””5”
220Hz : “0””0” ~ “3””E”
240Hz : “0””0” ~ “3””9”
260Hz : “0””0” ~ “3””5”
280Hz : “0””0” ~ “3””1”
300Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””E”
320Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””B”
340Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””8”
360Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””6”
380Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””4”
400Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””2”
420Hz : “0””0” ~ “2””0”
440Hz : “0””0” ~ “1””F”
“0” – Backlight Off
“1” – Backlight On.
“?” – Backlight On/Off Query
“S”|”s” – Backlight Status Query
“0” – Off
“1” – Blue Only
“2” – Red Only
“3” – Green Only
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Select) ”?”
PIP Swap
Backlight D/A /
PWM
Backlight PWM
Frequency
0xe3
0xe5
“0” | “1” |
“R” | “r”
”?”
0xe6,
nnn | “+” | “-” |
“R” | “r” |
“?”
Blue Mono/
Red Mono/
GreenMono/
Swap Main and PIP source
Set : PWM or D/A
Reset
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
“4” – Blue Mono
“5” – Red Mono
“6” – Green Mono
"0" - Fail.
"1" - Successful.
“0” – PWM
“1” – D/A
Query
Set Backlight PWM Frequency =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Backlight Invert
Red Offset for selected colour temperature
0xe7
“0” | “1” |
“R” | “r”
”?”
0xe8,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
Set On or Off
Reset
Query
Set the Offset of the red channel for the selected colour temp. =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
+/- 20Hz
Value
100Hz : “0”,”6”,”4”
120Hz : “0”,”7”,”8”
140Hz : “0”,”8”,”C”
160Hz : “0”,”A”,”0”
180Hz : “0”,”B”,”4”’
200Hz : “0”,”C”,”8”
220Hz : “0”,”D”,”C”
240Hz : “0”,”F”,”0”
260Hz : “1”,”0”,”4”
280Hz : “1”,”1”,”8”
300Hz : “1”,”2”,”C”
320Hz : “1”,”4”,”0”
340Hz : “1”,”5”,”4”
360Hz : “1”,”6”,”8”
380Hz : “1”,”7”,”C”
400Hz : “1”,”9”,”0”
420Hz : “1”,”A”,”4”
440Hz : “1”,”B”,”8”
“0” – Off
“1” – On
Red Offset for selected colour temperature.
Green Offset for selected colour temperature
Green Offset for selected colour temperature.
Blue Offset for selected colour temperature
PIP Window Auto
Off
Custom Sizing
0xe9,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
0xea,
nn | “+” | “-” |
“r” | “R” |
“?”
“0xee”, “0x41”
“0” |”1”
“?”
0xef,
“0” | “1” | “2”
”?”
Set the Offset of the green channel for the selected colour temp. =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Set the Offset of the blue channel for the selected colour temp. =
value/increment/decrement
Reset
Query
Auto Off / Auto On
Query
Custom sizing selection :
Overscan / Normal / Custom
Query
Blue Offset for selected colour temperature.
“0”- Off
“1”- On
“0” – Overscan
“1” – Custom
“2” – Normal
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Table 31 - Advanced Controller Other Control
Function Command Description
Select RS-232 acknowledge
0xc1, “0” | “1”
Auto-setup 0xc3
Disable/enable command acknowledge.
Command availability
Auto-calibration
Freeze frame
Soft Power On/Off 0xc8,
Query video input status
Video de-interlace method
Query BIOS version
0xc4, n
0xc5
0xc6, “0” | “1”
“0” | “1” |
“?”
0xc9
0xca,
“0” | “1”
“r” | “R”
“?”
0xcb, “0” vmode.
Check whether a command is available.
Start auto-calibration of gain of the RGB amplifier.
Unfreeze / freeze frame
Soft power off/on query
Query the status of the primary & pip status
De-interlace mode
Reset
Query
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
Read BIOS version
Acknowledge (if enabled)
“0” – acknowledge disabled.
“1” – acknowledge enabled.
“0” – fail.
“1” – successful.
“0” – not available.
“1” – available.
“0” – fail.
“1” – successful.
“0” – unfreeze.
“1” – freeze.
“0” – Turn off the LCD power and
backlight. Turn off memory
controller, Power down DVI
Power down ADC, Power
down Fclk PLL
“1” – Turn on the unit
“nn,nn” = input status
“nn,xx” digit = primary status:
“0”,”0” : invalid
“A”,”1” ARGB
“B”,”1” Composite
“B”,”2” Composite2
“C”,”1” S-video
“C”,”2” S-video2
“D”,”1” SD Component
“D”,”2” SD Component2
“E”,”1” HDSDI
“E”,”2” HDSDI2
“F”,”1” DVI
“xx,nn”= PIP input status:
“0”,”0”: invalid
“A”,”1” ARGB
“B”,”1” Composite
“B”,”2” Composite2
“C”,”1” S-video
“C”,”2” S-video2
“D”,”1” SD Component
“D”,”2” SD Component2
“E”,”1” HDSDI
“E”,”2” HDSDI2
“F”,”1” DVI
“3” ”1”- enable AFM
“3” ”0”- disable AFM
“4” ”1”- enable TNR
“4” ”0”- disable TNR
“5” ”1”- enable MADI
“5” ”0”- disable MADI
“6” ”1”- enable LADI
“6” ”0”- disable LADI
BIOS version “VV.YY.ZZ”
VV = V0 or E0,
V0 = Release version
E0 = Engineering Sample
YY= Version Number
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Query PCBA number
0xcb, “1”
Reset parameter 0xce
Wide Screen
Mode Selection
0xd9,
“0” | “1”| “2”
“r” | “R”
“?”
Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming
Read PCBA number
Reset all parameters to default value
Wide Screen Mode
Reset
Query
ZZ= Customer Number
“nnnnn” = PCBA number
SVH-1920= “41696”
“1” – successful.
“0” – Normal Mode
“1” – 1280x768
“2” – 1366x768
Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII
0x64
0x65
0x66
0x67
0x68
0x38 8 0x49 I 0x69
0x6A
Table 32 - Hex to ASCII Conversion Table
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Appendix B – Auto Color Gain
The Auto Color Gain function is supported in the ARGB mode only and is designed to calibrate the controller to the incoming video signal. In order to calibrate correctly, the display must be displaying an image containing both black and white data (see illustration below) when the function is used. The internal processor of the video controller chip will then execute a process to adjust the relative values of the RGB signals to achieve the best performance. The parameters of the corrected RGB values are then stored in the controller and are unaffected by the Reset Factory Defaults function.
Image B-1 – Auto Color Gain Example
The reference pattern can be downloaded at : http://www.chassis-plans.com/Rackmount-Keyboard-Displays/TestPattern_1280.bmp
This reference pattern is for 1280x1024 resolution and it needs to set your ARGB input source to 1280x1024 resolution before performing the Auto Color Gain function. The position of the black vertical bar in the pattern at the right side is important. It will affect the calibration result if you are setting the ARGB input to other resolution.
This image can be used on the CPC1-17 and -19 to correctly set the Auto Color Gain.
Warning - If the Auto Color Gain is executed without an appropriate image being displayed, then the process will set incorrect values and the display colors will be distorted. If this occurs, then it can either be corrected by performing the process correctly or if this is not possible then the Reset Color Gain function can be used. This function will reset the stored RGB values to a set of approximate values.
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Appendix C – DVI-D Versus DVI-I Connectors
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface standard designed to provide very high visual quality on digital display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). It is designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data to a display. It is partially compatible with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard in digital mode (DVI-D), and VGA in analog mode (DVI-A).
The LCD controllers offered with the CPC keyboards offer DVI-D and DVI-I, depending on which controller is selected. This discussion is presented to help clarify the difference between the various flavors of DVI.
Overview
The DVI interface uses a digital protocol in which the desired illumination of pixels is transmitted as binary data.
When the display is driven at its native resolution, it will read each number and apply that brightness to the appropriate pixel. In this way, each pixel in the output buffer of the source device corresponds directly to one pixel in the display device, whereas with an analog signal the appearance of each pixel may be affected by its adjacent pixels as well as by electrical noise and other forms of analog distortion.
Connectors
The DVI connector usually contains pins to pass the DVI-native digital video signals. In the case of dual-link systems, additional pins are provided for the second set of data signals.
As well as digital signals, the DVI connector includes pins providing the same analog signals found on a VGA connector, allowing a VGA monitor to be connected with a simple plug adapter. This feature was included in order to make DVI universal, as it allows either type of monitor (analog or digital) to be operated from the same connector.
The DVI connector on a device is therefore given one of four names, depending on which signals it implements:
DVI-D (digital only)
DVI-I (integrated, digital & analog)
The connector also includes provision for a second data link for high resolution displays, though many devices do not implement this. In those that do, the connector is sometimes referred to as DVI-DL (dual link).
The long flat pin on a DVI-I connector is wider than the same pin on a DVI-D connector, so it is not possible to connect a male DVI-I to a female DVI-D by removing the 4 analog pins. It is possible, however, to connect a male DVI-D cable to a female DVI-I connector.
Many flat panel LCD monitors have only the DVI-D connection so that a DVI-D male to DVI-D male cable will suffice when connecting the monitor to a computer's DVI-I female connector.
Essentially, DVI-D is the same as DVI-I with DVI-D missing the analog portion of the signals. A DVI-D connector and monitor can connect to a DVI-I output and function. A DVI-I monitor can connect to a DVI-D output with the caveat that no analog video will be available.
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