IOGear Switch GCS614A User Manual

MiniView™ Micro Audio  
4 Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables  
Installation Manual ( GCS614A)  
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches  
on the market. IOGEAR®’s MiniView™ Micro Audio switches are first-rate connectivity  
accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems.  
With the MiniView™ Micro Audio by IOGEAR®, you can access two to four computers from a  
single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor), and allow them share multimedia speakers.  
MiniView™ Micro Audio allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations  
from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all  
that is entailed.  
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ Micro Audio, yet another first-rate connectivity  
solution from IOGEAR®.  
 
Table of Contents  
Package Contents  
Overview  
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Features  
Requirements  
Pictorial Introduction  
Installation  
Operation  
Specification  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting Con’d  
Tech Support  
Radio & TV Interference Statement  
Limited Warranty  
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Package Contents  
This package contains:  
1 MiniViewTM Micro Micro Audio 4 Port KVM Switch  
1 User Manual  
1 Quick Start Guide  
1 Warranty Registration Card  
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.  
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Overview  
Introducing the four port MiniView™ Micro Audio KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple  
solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one keyboard, one monitor and one  
mouse to control two/four PCs or Macintosh systems*, and share the multimedia speakers  
among them.This self-powered KVM switch features mouse & keyboard emulation to  
ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice.  
Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at  
resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need  
to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from  
IOGEAR®.  
* Macintosh support requires IOGEAR®’s Mac Adapter.  
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Features  
• The smallest 4 port KVM switch with audio support available.  
Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control 4 computers.  
Share multimedia speakers among two computers.  
6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup.  
Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, MouseMan+, and other special mice  
are supported  
Port selection through convenient Hot Keys.  
PS/2 mouse emulation for error-free boot-up.  
Save space and reduce desktop clutter.  
Plug-n-Play monitor support.  
Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536  
No software required.  
Built in AutoScan mode.  
LEDs allow for easy status monitoring.  
3Year Limited Warranty.  
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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 PS/2 Style Mouse.  
• A PS/2 Keyboard.  
Computers  
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the  
system:  
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card.  
• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.  
• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port.  
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Requirements  
Cables  
For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, high-quality 4-in-1 Custom KVM  
cables have been designed into the GCS614A.There is no need for a separate cable  
purchase.  
Note:  
The KVM cables have PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectors.The GCS614A does  
not support AT keyboards or serial mice.  
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Pictorial Introduction  
1. KVM Cables  
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These 4-in-1 cables connect to the keyboard, video,  
mouse, and audio ports on the computers you are  
installing. (need to add the connectors at the cables’ ends).  
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2. Port LEDs  
A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one  
that has the KVM focus. Depending on the port’s status,  
the LED may flash according to a specific pattern.  
3. Speaker Jack  
The cable from your speakers (optional) plugs in here.  
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4. Console Ports  
Your keyboard, monitor, and mouse, plug in here. Each port  
is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.  
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Installation  
Step 1.  
Before you begin, please turn off the computers you are going to connect to the MiniView™  
Micro Audio.  
NOTE:  
to prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, please make sure that all devices  
on the installation are properly grounded.  
1. Connect your monitor to the female VGA port on  
your MiniView™ Micro Audio.  
Connect your PS/2 keyboard into the PS/2  
2.  
keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.  
3. Connect your PS/2 mouse into the PS/2  
keyboard port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.  
4. Connect your speakers directly into the audio  
port on your MiniView™ Micro Audio.  
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Installation  
Step. 2  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the VGA cable that is built into the KVM  
cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the VGA  
port on your computer.  
Connect the PS/2 keyboard cable that is built into  
the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to  
the PS/2 key-board port on your computer.  
Connect the PS/2 mouse cable that is built into the  
KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the  
PS/2 mouse port on your computer.  
4.  
Connect the speaker cable that is built into the  
KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro Audio to the  
speaker port on your computer.  
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Installation  
Step 3.  
Repeat step 2 for the rest of you computers.  
Step 4.  
Turn on the power to the computers.  
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Operation  
Accessing all of your computers from a single console could not be easier.The GCS614A  
uses Hotkey combinations to give the KVM focus to the computer of your choice.  
The GCS614A provides the following Hotkey features:  
- Selecting the Active Port  
- Auto Scan Mode  
Invoking Hotkey Mode  
All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes just one  
simple step:  
Press following keys in order: [Ctrl], [Alt], [Shift]  
Note: Press one key at a time, and follow the order as above.  
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Operation  
When Hotkey Mode is active:  
- The keyboard Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession.They stop flashing  
and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode.  
- Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. Only Hotkey compliant  
keystrokes and mouse clicks (Described in the sections that follow) can be input.  
- Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits Hotkey Mode.  
Selecting the Active Port  
Each CPU port is assigned a numeric Port ID (1 - 4). The port number is described by the  
number of little dots under the LED lights. For instance, port #1 has one dot under the LED  
of the port number one, port #2 has two dots under the LED of the port number two, so on  
so forth.  
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Operation  
To select an active port:  
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 11)  
2. Press and release the appropriate Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4)  
After you press the number, the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you  
automatically exit Hotkey Mode.  
Auto Scan Mode  
The Miniview Micro Audio’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through the four ports at  
5 second intervals.This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to switch  
from port to port manually.  
To start Auto Scan Mode:  
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 11)  
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Operation  
2. Press and release [0]  
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan  
Mode.The Port that is active at the time scanning stops remains active.  
Note:  
1. Auto Scan only scans ports that are powered on. It passes over any powered off ports.  
2. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended.You must  
exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] in order to regain normal control of their use.  
3. Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits both Auto Scan Mode and Hotkey Mode.  
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Operation  
LED Display  
Function  
Activity  
Off  
Port is not selected  
Port is connected to an active computer  
On (Steady)  
Port is connected to an active computer, and is being accessed  
in AutoScan Mode  
Flashing  
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Specification  
Specifications  
Function  
Specification  
Computer Connections  
Port Selection  
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Hot Keys  
4
LEDs  
Selected  
Console Ports  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
Video  
1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (purple)  
1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (green)  
1 x HDB-15 femail (blue)  
Audio  
1 x Earphone Jack (speaker)  
4 x 6 pin mini-DIN male (purple)  
4 x 6 pin mini-DIN male (green)  
CPU Connectors Keyboard  
Mouse  
Video  
4 x HDB-15 male (blue)  
1 x Earphone plug (speaker)  
Audio  
5 Seconds  
Scan Interval  
Video Resolution  
Environment  
2048 x 1536; DDC2B  
Operating Temperature: 0 - 50° C  
Storage Temperature: -20 - 60° C  
Humidity: 0 - 80% RH Noncondensing  
Housing  
Plastic  
Weight  
0.9 k  
8.95 x 7.19 x 2.6 cm  
Dimensions (L x W x H)  
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TroubleShooting  
TroubleShooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Check all keyboard cable  
connections to make sure they  
are completely seated in their sockets.  
Keyboard Not  
Responding  
Loose cables.  
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Unplug the keyboard from the Console  
Keyboard Port, then plug it back in.  
Keyboard needs to  
be reset.  
Turn off the computers. Unplug the  
KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then  
plug the cables back in and turn the  
computers on.  
Switch needs to be  
reset  
Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan  
Mode.  
Switch is in Auto Scan  
Mode.  
Resend the Hotkey command  
selecting a port that has a powered On  
computer attached.  
Pressing Hot  
Selected port  
Keys Gets No connects to a  
Response.2  
powered Off computer.  
Resend the Hotkey command - press  
and release each key in the sequence  
individually.  
Hotkey sequence  
input incorrectly.  
Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan  
Mode.  
Switch is in Auto Scan  
Mode.  
Check all mouse cable connections to  
make sure they are completely seated  
in their sockets.  
Mouse Not  
Detected, or  
Does Not  
Loose cables.  
Respond  
Correctly.2  
This unit is designed to only work with  
PS/2 mice and computers with PS/2  
type mouse ports. Serial mouse ports  
with adapters cannot be used.  
Use of Mouse Port  
Adapters  
Unplug the mouse from the Console  
Mouse Port, then plug it back in.  
Mouse needs to be  
reset.  
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TroubleShooting Con’d  
TroubleShooting Cond  
1. The unit is designed to work  
with PS/2 keyboards. XT  
(84 key) and AT keyboards  
will not work.  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Turn off the computers and unplug the  
KVM cables. Wait five seconds; then  
plug the cables back in and turn the  
computers on.  
Switch needs to be  
reset.  
Mouse Not  
Detected, or  
Does Not  
Respond  
Correctly.  
2
Some mice can be set to act as either  
a PS/2 or serial mouse. Make sure the  
mouse is set to PS/2 mode.  
Mouse set to Serial  
Mode.  
2. Some Notebooks, notably  
the IBM Thinkpad and  
Toshiba Tecra, have trouble  
when their mouse and  
keyboard ports are used  
simultaneously.To avoid  
this, only connect the  
mouse port, you will need to  
use the notebook’s  
Incorrect Mouse  
Driver.  
Check your Device Manager to be sure  
that the correct driver for your mouse  
(obtained from the manufacturer, or  
supplied by the operating system), has  
been installed.  
Resolution and/or  
Bandwidth set too  
high  
Select a lower resolution and/or  
bandwidth.  
Video  
Problems  
keyboard when the  
notebook becomes the  
active computer.  
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Technical Support  
If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at  
www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR  
T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products.  
Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before  
contacting technical support.  
Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and  
can be reached at (949) 453-8782 or by email [email protected].  
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Radio & TV Interference Statement  
WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference  
to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a  
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever  
measures may be required to correct the interference.  
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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 DOCUMEN-  
TATION 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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