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User Manual
CS-1732A
CS-1734A
2005-12-21
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of 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 tha
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual Packing List The complete Master View CS-1732A / CS-1734A package consists of: 1 CS-1732A or CS-1734A KVM Switch 2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1732A) 4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1734A) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual Contents 1. Introduction Features ................................2 Hardware Requirements........................3 Console..............................3 Computer.............................3 Cables ..............................3 2. Hardware Setup CS-1732A / CS-1734A Front View..................5 CS-1732A / CS-1734A Rear View ..................7 Before you Begin ...........................9 Cable Connection ...........................9 Hot Plugging..............
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Before You Begin ..........................23 Starting the Upgrade.........................24 Upgrade Succeeded.......................27 Upgrade Failed .........................27 Appendix Specifications ............................29 Troubleshooting ...........................30 Limited Warranty........................31 Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Courier Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indic
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Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The Master View CS-1732A and CS-1734A represent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732A and CS-1734A are dual function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS-1732A / CS-1734A improves on previous designs by giving the user a choice of either transferring keyboard a
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual Features Dual function KVM-USB switch One console controls 2 (CS-1732A ) or 4 (CS-1734A ) computers and two additional USB devices Dual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transport* Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB ports Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12 Mbps Computer selection via front panel switches and Hotkeys LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
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Introduction Hardware Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. A USB style mouse A USB style keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Type A USB port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. Cables Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. Two (CS-173
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual Notes: 4 2005-12-21
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup CS-1732A / CS-1734A Front View 12 3 12 3 5 2005-12-21
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode. See p. 15 for details. Press switches 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform a keyboard
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Hardware Setup CS-1732A / CS-1734A Rear View 1 2 3 6 456 1 2 3 6 456 7 2005-12-21
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual 1. Console Audio Jacks The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in here. Each jack is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. 2. USB Hub Section USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into any available port. 3. Firmware Upgrade Section Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation this switch should be in the NORMAL position. Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the
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Hardware Setup Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer. 2. To prevent damage to your installation make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Cable Connection To set up your Master View CS-1732A / CS-1734A installation, refer to the installation diagrams o
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual 6. If you choose to use external power, plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. Note: The power adapter should be DC5V 2.6A with the inside positive and the outside negative: 7. Turn on the power to the computers. 1 3 4 6 4 2 5 10 2005-12-21
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Hardware Setup USB Cable Connection: 5 PS/2 Cable Connection: 5 11 2005-12-21
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual Hot Plugging The Master View CS-1732A / CS-1734A supports USB hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the Master View unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. Note: You must unplug the power cords
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Chapter 3. Hotkey Operation The CS-1732A / CS-1734A provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus. Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables b
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CS-1732A / CS-1734A User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. Note that the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer [Enter] attached to the specified port. The USB hub and audio focus remain wh
