Newstar KVM switch, 2-port, PS/2, audio
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1. 8 What category best describes your company O Aerospace O Engineering O Education O Finance O Hospital O Legal Insurance Real Estate O Manufacturing Retail Chainstore Wholesale O Government Transportation Utilities CommunicationVAR O System house company O Other 9 Would you recommend your NEWSTAR product to a friend O Yes O No O Don t know yet 10 Your comments on this product2. SCROLLLOCK Go to Auto Scan mode 5 211 In Auto Scan mode the NS 211KA unit will switch to the next computer every 10 seconds This means that all computers will be shown on the monitor in a row starting with the first computer after the last one has been shown In this mode there is no mouse or keyboard control which is necessary to prevent errors Erratic input will result if a mouse move or keyboard key press was to be given just as the unit switches to the next computer To exit Auto Scan mode press the SPACE BAR Now the NS 211KA will stop at the last computer shown 5 211 Troubleshooting Keyboard My keyboard is not detected or a keyboard error is given during boot up Please verify that the keyboard cables are inserted properly Check to make sure that power cord is plugged in and is working properly The computers all boot up properly but the keyboard is not functional Make sure the keyboard is plugged into the converter unit properly Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly You will have to shut down your computer first to do this Try using a different keyboard Make sure that the power adapter is plugged into the mains and that it is working correctly Its rating must be 9V 600mA Mouse My mouse is not detected during boot up Please verify that all mouse cables are inserted properly Check especially for a mix up wit
3. into the system setting Check that the volume is turned up in your sound configuration Make sure that the audio cable is connected properly and connected to the appropriate connector Check that the speakers you are using are functioning properly 11 NS 211KA 5 211 FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interface cables must be used in order to co
4. such as cordless or scrolling mice make sure you use generic PS 2 mouse drivers A non standard PS 2 mouse may have extensions on the PS 2 protocol that are not supported by the NS 211KA unit Do not move the mouse or press any mouse buttons while switching from one system to the other Try resetting the mouse by unplugging it from the NS 211KA unit for about 3 seconds Now mouse movement will be correct again Before booting up any PCs the NS 211KA unit must be powered up But before powering the NS 211KA unit up the mouse and keyboard must be connected first Any deviation from this power up sequence may lead to erratic behavior of the systems 10 5 211 Video The image on my monitor is not clear Please verify that all video cables inserted properly It may be that your resolution or refresh rate is too high Try a lower refresh rate or try lowering the resolution Your video cable may be too long Video signals are high frequency signals and are therefore subject to interference Please use video cables that are as short as possible Make sure that the power adapter is plugged into the mains and that it is working correctly Its rating must be DC9V 600 mA Audio and Microphone have connected the speakers to the KVM am not getting any sound from my computer One of the following may be the case Check that the sound is enabled on the computer by going
5. 3 5 mm jack Microphone Input Output 3 5 mm jack Console connections Allin one HDDB 15 pin Female Keyboard Mouse Monitor Audio Input Output 3 5 mm jack Microphone Input Output 3 5 mm jack Package Contents Item QTY Remark NS 211KA 1 piece KVM Switch User Manual 1 piece KVM Cable 2 pieces Cable Converter 1 piece 2 5 211 Hardware Installation Here we will explain how to connect the console and the computers to the NS 211KA switch unit First the layout of front and rear panel will be shown Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Layout NS 211KA Hardware Installation Please follow the steps below closely and in the order as shown Otherwise keyboard mouse audio microphone and video errors may occur Before starting with connecting your computers and console devices to the NS 211KA make sure that everything is powered off Connecting devices while power is not off may lead to damage to your computers or the NS 211KA We will not be held responsible for damage caused Place the NS 211KA in a convenient location its small size makes it easy to place it on the desktop Do take the length of the cables in consideration while placing the KVM switch unit 2 We will connect the console devices first now Connect your keyboard Mouse and monitor to the NEWSTAR s cable converter turns 15 pin HDDB Cm Mi Cable Conventer LA 7 TS 3 Connect your Audio and Microphone to the front
6. original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by 5 211 NEWSTAR upon return to NEWSTAR of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by NEWSTAR or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of NEWSTAR upon replacement or refund Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the Haarlem city of The Netherlands Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks Copyright 2003 NEWSTAR Europe Contents subject to change without prior notice NEWSTAR 15 registered trademark of NEWSTAR Europe All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from NEWSTAR Europe as stipulated by the European Copyright NS 211KA FAX 31 0 23 547 88 89 Registration Card Print type or use block letters Your name Mr Ms Organization Dept Your title at organization Telephone Fax Organization s full address Country Date of purchase Month Day Y
7. the image quality Switching between PCs can be accomplished in two ways through keyboard Hot Key commands or by using the convenient front panel Select pushbutton controls No other KVM switch lets you control 2 computers from a control consoles simultaneously this conveniently Features Allows a user to control 2 computers from one console Built in microphone and speaker jacks Works with Windows 95 98 2000 ME NT XP Free BSD No drivers or other additional software required Keyboard and mouse emulation allows error free boot up The status of the CAPS LOCK SCROLL LOCK NUM LOCK keys is stored for each of the computers Uses inexpensive and commonly available cables Supports Monitor resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536 Supports VGA SVGA and MultiSync monitors Select Push button or keyboard Hot Key control Comes with AutoScan mode for convenient automatic switching Front panel status LEDs give clear indication of the active PC Audible feedback when switching between computers NS 211KA Specifications Physical Properties Width 85mm Height 35mm Depth 110mm Weight 450g Operation and Storage parameters Operating Temperature 0 40 Degrees C 32 to 104 Degrees F Storage Temperature 20 60 Degrees C 4 140 Degrees F Humidity 0 80 RH non condensing PC port connections Allin one HDDB 15 pin Female Keyboard Mouse Monitor Audio Input Output
8. N computerproducts 201210 AAU 1A 4 PUN www newstar nl NS 211KA User Manual Made in Taiwan TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 FEATURES 1 SPECIFICATIONS P2 PACKAGE CONTENTS P2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION P3 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT P3 REAR PANEL LAYOUT P3 USING THE NS 211KA P7 SELECT P7 KEYBOARD HOT KEY COMMANDS P7 TROUBLESHOOTING P9 KEYBOARD P9 6 9 VIDEO P11 5 211 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NEWSTAR KVM Switch this product will ensure easy and accurate control over 2 PCs through a single console The KVM Switch is compatible with 15 pin HDDB style computers and comes with advanced features It has keyboard mouse and video emulation for error free boot ups and support is also provided for the Microsoft Intellimouse The KVM Switch supports high resolutions resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 are supported without any deterioration of
9. Rear of the NS 211KA The male 3 5mm plug to the Speaker and Microphone in on the console of your NS 211KA as shown below fo NS 211KA NS 211KA Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 4 Now the PC connections will be made with the PS 2 6 To finish the hardware installation connect the microphone Keyboard Mouse and 15 pin monitor VGA connections to cables from your computers to the NS 211KA unit Using a the NEWSTAR all in one cable converter Connect a cable second audio cable connect one end of the male 3 5mm with the male side to the rear panel the NS 211KA unit plug to the microphone out jack of your sound card or to the connector labeled PC1 Repeat this for all PCs computer and connect the other end to the Microphone In jack of your NS 211KA Repeat this for all PCs 7 Now make sure to verify all cables Especially keyboard and mouse cables should be checked because they are easily switched due to use of the same type of connector 8 Attach the power supply to the NS 211KA unit and plug it into the mains Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up and you will hear a beep Switch on your Monitor microphone keyboard VGA mouse audio 5 Using the audio cable connect one end of the male 3 5mm plug to the speaker out jack of your sound card or computer and connect the other end to the speaker in jack of your NS 211KA Rep
10. ear Product Model Product Serial Product installed type of computer Product installed Number E g Compaq 486 incomputer serial Number Applies to adapters only Product was purchased from Reseller s name Telephone Fax Reseller s full address Answers to the following questions help us to support your product 1 Where and how will the product primarily be used Home Office Travel Company Business Home Business Personal Use 2 How many employees work at installation site 1 employee 2 9 10 49 50 99 100 499 500 999 1000 or more 3 What network protocol s does your organization use XNS IPX TCP IP DECnet Others 4 What network operating system s does your organization use COMET LANsmart Novell NetWare NetWare Lite SCO Unix Xenix PC NFS 3Com 3 Open Banyan Vines DECnet Pathwork O Windows NT O Windows NTAS O Windows 95 O Others 5 What network management program does your organization use O D View HP OpenView Windows O HP OpenView Unix O SunNet Manager O Novell NMS O NetView 6000 O Others 6 What network medium media does your organization use O Fiber optics O Thick coax Ethernet O Thin coax Ethernet O 10BASE T UTP STP 100BASE TX 100BASE T4 O 100VGAnyLAN Others 7 What applications are used on your network Desktop publishing O Spreadsheet O Word processing O CAD CAM Database management O Accounting O Others
11. eat this for all PCs DC9V 600mA Adaptor optional 9 Now power up all computers simultaneously the first computer will be shown on the monitor You may check if the mouse and keyboard work after the system has booted up If this is OK use the Select button to select the other computer and verify the functionality in the same way In case you find errors first check all cables for proper connections 5 211 Using the NS 211KA The NS 211KA switch unit provides two ways to select which computer is the active system Use either the Select button on the unit or make use of the keyboard Hot key commands You may notice that the mouse can not be used for around 2 seconds when the NS 211KA switches to another computer This is normal and is caused by synchronization that makes sure the mouse operates properly Select Button Pressing the Select button cycles through computers 1 2 Port Status Keyboard Hot Key commands To send Hot Key commands to the NS 211KA unit press the SCROLL LOCK Key twice within 2 seconds Now you will be given a beep as confirmation now press a command key to give a Hot Key command The following commands are supported First Key Second Key Third Key Command SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK 1 Switch to First PC SCROLLLOCK SCROLLLOCK Switch to Second PC SCROLLLOCK SCROLLLOCK Switch to Previous PC SCROLLLOCK SCROLLLOCK Switch to Next PC SCROLLLOCK
12. h the PS 2 keyboard cable they have the same kind of connector and are therefore easily confused Read your motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS 2 mouse IRQ is enabled This can for most computers be set in the BIOS setup pages The computers boot properly but not use the mouse Please verify that the mouse is plugged into the converter NS 211KA unit properly Make sure the mouse works proper when plugged into a computer directly you will need to reboot the system to test this Try using a different mouse Verify that the mouse complies with the PS 2 standard A combination mouse will work but it must be set to PS 2 9 NS 211KA mode and the correct serial mouse to PS 2 adapter must be used A serial mouse with a serial PS 2 adapter will not work since the mouse signals do not comply with the PS 2 standard Make sure that the power adapter is plugged into the mains and that it is working correctly Its rating must be 9V 600mA When switch between computers mouse movement becomes random Verify that your computers do not have more than one mouse driver installed Make sure that the driver is for a standard PS 2 or Microsoft compatible PS 2 mouse Also check with the mouse vendor to verify you are using the latest mouse driver Check your config sys and autoexec bat files if you run Windows that is and verify that only one mouse driver is loaded If a special mouse is used
13. mply with emission limits You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures VCCI Warning COMBI PRUBRESE RES VCC OBB lt FEIE OBAMAS OORT LOB RATALLEBHVET NS 211KA Limited Warranty NEWSTAR provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from NEWSTAR or its authorized reseller or distributor Limited Hardware Warranty NEWSTAR warrants that the hardware portion of the NEWSTAR products described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the Hardware for the period set forth below applicable to the product type Warranty Period if the Hardware is used and ser
14. viced in accordance with applicable documentation provided that a completed Registration Card is returned to an Authorized NEWSTAR Service Office within ninety 90 days after the date of original retail purchase of the Hardware If a completed Registration Card is not received by an authorized NEWSTAR Service Office within such ninety 90 period then the Warranty Period shall be ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Product Type Warranty Period Product excluding power supplies and fans Three 3 Years Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days NEWSTAR s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware at no charge to the original owner Such repair or replacement will be rendered by NEWSTAR at an Authorized NEWSTAR Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical make model or part NEWSTAR may in its discretion may replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that NEWSTAR reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety 90 days after any repaired or replaced Hardware is delivered If a material defect is incapable of correction or if NEWSTAR determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the price paid by the
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