ATEN CS-14 - Manual (Page 2)

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APPENDIX
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OPERATION
Left Side View:
CPU Port View:
1. Video Connector
2. PS/2 Style Keyboard Connector
3. PS/2 Style Mouse Connector
Console View:
1. Monitor Connector
2. PS/2 Style Keyboard Connector
3. PS/2 Style Mouse Connector
Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices
you will be connecting up have been turned off.
1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the
Console port connectors of the MiniView unit.
2. Use the extender cables (as described in the Hardware
Requirements section), to connect the monitor,
keyboard and mouse ports of the PCs to the MiniView
CPU Ports, as shown in the diagram below.
3. Turn on the power to the connected PCs.
Note: All Hot Key operations begin by pressing and
releasing the Alt + Ctrl + Shift combination. The
combination must all be on the same side (i.e.,
LeftAlt+Left Ctrl+Left Shift, or Right Alt+Righ t
Ctrl+Right Shift).
Selecting the Active Port:
Each CPU port is assigned an alpha ID (A, B, D, E). A
Port ID Number is associated with each letter (see table,
below). You access the PC attached to a port by
specifying the Port ID Number as part of the Hot Key
combination, as follows:
1. Press and release Alt+Ctrl+Shift
2. Key in the appropriate Port ID Number (1, 2, 3, or 4)
3. Press [Enter]
The Port ID numbers that correspond to the port letters
are as follows:
Port Letter Port ID Number
A 1
B 2
D 3
E 4
Auto Scan Mode:
The MiniView Auto Scan feature automatically switches
between the four PCs at regular intervals so that you can
monitor their activity without having to take the trouble
of switching yourself. To invoke Auto Scan Mode, key in
the following Hot Key combination:
1. Press and release Alt+Ctrl+Shift
2. Press and release 0 (zero)
3. Press [Enter]
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the
[Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The port that was
currently active at the time scanning stopped remains
active.
Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, none of the other
keyboard keys will function. You must exit Auto
Scan Mode by pressing the [Spacebar] in order to
use the console for
anything else.
Last/Next Mode:
The Last/Next feature enables you to quickly switch back
and forth between computers in order to monitor them
manually, instead of using Auto Scan Mode. This method
lets you dwell on a particular port for as long or as little
as you like - as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which
switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Last/Next
Mode, key in the following Hot Key combination:
1. Press and release Alt+Ctrl+Shift
2. Press and release 9
3. Press [Enter]
Once Last/Next Mode is active pressing the left Shift key
(LShift), switches to the previous computer (from the
currently active one); pressing RShift switches to the
next computer in the installation.
Note: While Last/Next Mode is in effect, none of the other
keyboard keys will function. You must exit
Last/Next Mode by pressing the [Spacebar] in order
to use the console for anything else.
SELECTED LED Display:
Troubleshooting:
Note: If you are experiencing problems, first make sure
that there are no problems with the cables, and
that they are all properly connected.
* The MiniView is designed to work with PS/2 keyboards. Older
XT (84 key) and some older AT keyboards ( those with the
function keys on the side), will not work.
** Some Notebook computers, notably the IBM Thinkpad and
Toshiba Tecra, have trouble working with the Master View
CS-14 when their mouse and keyboard ports are used
simultaneously. To avoid this problem, only connect the mouse
port or the keyboard port to the Master View unit. If you
connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook's
keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer.
Specifications:
Radio & TV Interference Statement
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.
Limited Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S
LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR
ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation,
expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the
contents or use of this documentation, and especially
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or
update the device or documentation without obligation
to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or
updates. For further inquires please contact your direct
vendor.
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What Action to Take
Press the Space Bar to exit Auto-Scan Mode and
retry the Hot Key command.
Change the port manually using the Selection
Button orresend the Hot Key command selecting an
active port or reseud.
Press each key of the Hot Key sequence individually.
then then then the # and
then
Make sure that all cables are firmly plugged into the
mouse ports of the PCs and the MiniView unit.
No adapters can be used with the mouse
connections of the MiniView Unit. This unit is
designed to work only with PC's using PS/2 Mice.
You can not convert a PS/2 mouse signal to a Serial
Mouse signal simply by using an adapter.
When using any PS/2 pointing device you must
ensure that the proper device driver has been
loaded into your PC's operating system. Please
check your Device Manager and make sure that the
Manufacturer's Driver or the Operating System's
driver for your mouse has been installed.
Possible Causes
The CS-14 MiniView
may be operating in
Auto-Scan Mode
The Selected Port
connects to a
Powered-Off
computer.
Incorrectly inputting
the Hot Key
command
Incorrect installation
of the cables
Incorrect use of
adapters
Incorrect Mouse
Drivers
Symptom
Pressing the Hot
Keys gets no
response.*
Mouse is not
being detected
or fails to
respond
correctly**
Port Selection
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PORT PS/2
MOUSE
PORT VGA
PORT
MONITOR
Controlling four PCs on your MiniView installation from a
single console could not be easier. Two port selection
methods that provide instant access to any of the PCs are
available:
• Manual Port Selection
• Hot Key Port Selection
Note: The MiniView Power On default is to link to Port A.
If the PC attached to Port A is inactive, the monitor
will be blank so it may appear as if the unit is not
functioning. This is not the case. Simply use one of
the Port Selection methods (described below), to
switch to an active PC on Port B, D, or E.
Manual Port Selection
With Manual Port Selection, you simply press the Port
Selection button on the MiniView's leftt panel to cycle
among the computers (A B D E A, etc.). The Selected
LED on the top panel lights to indicate which port is
active.
Hot Key Port Selection
Hot Key navigation allows you to select the active PC
directly from the keyboard, instead of having to manually
select it by pressing the Port Selection button. The
MiniView provides several Hot Key navigation features:
• Selecting the Active Port
• Auto Scan Mode
• Last/Next Mode
Activity
Off
On (Steady)
Flashing (On and Off equal)
Flashing (On long; Off short)
Meaning
Port is not selected.
Port is connected to an active PC.
Port is connected to an active PC and is being
accessed in Auto Scan mode.
Port is connected to an active PC and is being
accessed in Last/Next mode.
Power Consumption
PC Connections
Port Selection
LEDs
Connectors
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Enclosure
Weight
Dimensions (L x W x H)
DC 5V 20mA (max)
4
Pushbutton Switch
Hot Keys
1 x power, 4 x Selected
1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console
4 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU Ports
1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console
4 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU Ports
1 x HDB-15 female (std. VGA/SVGA) - Console
4 x HDB-15 male (std. VGA/SVGA) - CPU Ports
5 ~ 40˚C
-20 ~ 60˚C
0 ~ 80% RH, Noncondensing
Plastic
250g
170 x 87 x 28.5 mm
Keyboard
Mouse
Video
Possible Causes
Loose VGA
Connection
Incorrect Video
Driver
Loose Keyboard
Connection
Symptom
No Video Image
or Low Quality
Video Image
Keyboard Not
Responding*
What Action to Take
Remove and reconnect the VGA connectors
between the PC and the MiniView, and the
MiniView and the monitor. Ensure that the
connections are firmly seated and fully connected.
Check the Device Manager of your operating
system and make sure that the correct video
adapter drivers are installed for your video card.
Check all keyboard connections to ensure that they
are firmly seated and fully connected.