Cables to Go KNV108D, KNV104D, KNV116D specifications Auto Scan, Manual Scan, Audio Stick, Scan Type

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Auto Scan

off. If Scan Type is 'Ready PC + ', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode.

Function key <F3>: To lock a device (a computer or a Slave) from unauthorized access, use Security. Security is effective for only one device (a computer or a Slave). To lock a device, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F3>. Now, enter up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9, ‘-‘) followed by <ENTER> as new password. A Security-enabled device is marked with a lock ( ) following its port number. To permanently disable the security function from a locked device, highlight it, press <F3> then enter the password.

If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply highlight it and press <ENTER>, the OSD will ask you for the password. After entering correct password, you are allowed to use the device. This device is automatically re-locked once you switch to another one. During Scan mode, OSD skips the security-enabled device. NOTE: Only one device (a computer or a Slave) can be locked by this function at a time.

If you forget the password, the only way to permanently disable the security function is to remove all possible power sources from the master KVM Switch. You need to turn off all computers and unplug all power adapters, then restart everything.

Function key <F4>: More functions are available by hitting <F4>. A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle ( ) indicating there are options to choose from. Using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys, select the functions and press <ENTER>. Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to view options then press <ENTER> to select it. You can press <ESCAPE> to exit at any time.

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Auto Scan

In this mode, the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type and

Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers

must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate (<F4>:More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one.

Manual Scan

Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. Scan Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the up arrow key () to select the previous computer and the down arrow key () to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan mode.

Audio Stick

An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each KVM Switch for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting.

Scan Type

Ready PC + : In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers.

Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on

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Contents Two-Console KVM Switches One-Console KVM SwitchesIntroduction OverviewExtra features for On-Screen Display model FeaturesMore features for multi-access models Automatic Mouse ConversionSingle KVM Switch Configuration ConfigurationsCascade Master/Slave Configuration Figure 1 A single KVM Switch configurationInstallation Device ConnectionFigure 3 Master console connection Replace Master Console Devices Initial Power-UpAdhesive Rubber Foot Figure 4 Master computer connectionOptional Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 Attaching rack mount bracketFigure 7 Assembling rack cable support Operation Multimedia ModuleFront Panel Push Buttons K/M RESETOSD On-Screen-Display Operation KNV104D,KNV108D,KNV116D,KNV2108D,KNV2116DFigure 9 OSD screen illustration Auto Scan Ready PC In Scan mode, scan through power-onManual Scan Audio StickKeyboard Speed Scan RateHotkey Menu CH DisplayHot-key commands Connection Cascade ConfigurationFigure 11 Cascaded 4-port KVM Switches Figure 12 Cascaded 8-port KVM SwitchesChange Configuration while Running Multi-access KVM SwitchConnections For OSD modelSpecifications ConfigurationOperation AppendicesSymptom TroubleshootingPossible causes Recommended solutions the MasterLimited Warranty