Tripp Lite B004-VPA2-K-R owner manual FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice Year Limited Warranty

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Quick Reference Guide

2-Port Compact PS/2 KVM Switch Operation Commands for Hot Keys/Push Buttons

Hot key sequence5: [ScrLk]* + [ScrLk]* + Command key(s)

* User-defi nable preceding sequence: Scroll Lock, Caps, Esc, F12 or Num Lock

Command

Hot Keys5

Push Buttons

Description

Select PC Channel

 

 

 

(Select PC port and Audio/

ScrLk + ScrLk + (x)¹

Selects PC channel

Mic port, if simultaneous

 

 

 

operation is enabled)²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Audio/Mic

ScrLk + ScrLk + (Fx)³

Selects Audio/Mic channel

Channel²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enable Simultaneous

 

 

Enables simultaneous operation of

PC and Audio/Mic

ScrLk + ScrLk + Q

PC and Audio/Mic Switching

Switching²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disable Simultaneous

 

 

Disables simultaneous operation of

PC and Audio/Mic

ScrLk + ScrLk + W

PC and Audio/Mic Switching

Switching²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choosing Next

ScrLk + ScrLk + ￿(arrow up)

 

 

PC Channel

Press the push button to switch

Selects next PC channel

(Select PC port and Audio/

or

to the next PC channel

Mic port, if simultaneous

ScrLk + ScrLk + ￿(arrow down)

 

 

 

operation is enabled)²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choosing the Previous

ScrLk + ScrLk + ￿(Backspace)

Selects the previous PC channel

PC Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold down the last push

 

Define Hot Key

ScrLk + ScrLk + H + (y)4

button (Port Selection Button) until

Sets the hot key sequence using

Sequence

you hear two beeps, release the

1 of 5 alternative keys

 

 

 

button and then press the (y)4 key

 

 

 

 

 

Console

ScrLk + ScrLk + End6

Resets keyboard and mouse on the

Mouse/Keyboard Reset6

console side

 

 

 

 

 

Autoscans through every connected

Autoscan

ScrLk + ScrLk + S

channel for quick screen browsing of

 

 

 

each channel (scan delay = 5 sec.)

 

 

 

 

Autoscan with

ScrLk + ScrLk + S + (x)

 

 

x = 0~9

Autoscans with a user-defi ned delay

Programmable Delay

1 ￿ 10”; 2 ￿ 20”; 3 ￿ 30”; 4 ￿ 40”;

time within a range of 5-100 seconds

Time

5 ￿ 50”; 6 ￿ 60”; 7 ￿ 70”; 8 ￿ 80”;

 

 

 

 

9 ￿ 90”; 0 ￿ 100”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop Autoscan

Press any key on keyboard

Press any button

Terminates Autoscan activity

 

 

 

 

Notes:

1.Note that (x) denotes a number key for the selected port (x = 1~2).

2.By default, PC and Audio/Mic switching are simultaneous.

3.(Fx) denotes a function key (F1 or F2) at the top of the keyboard.

4.(y) denotes your choice of hot key command. Choose from ScrLk, CapsLock, Esc, F12 or NumLock.

5.Hot key convention: The hot key notation ScrLk + ScrLk + key, denotes that you should hit the individual key consecutively one at a time, not simultaneously.

6.Mouse Troubleshooting: If your mouse locks up or behaves abnormally, you can hit the following hot key commands to reset the mouse:

A)When using a PnP OS such as Windows 98 Second Edition, Wink2k, Win XP, etc., hit ScrLk + ScrLk + End for mouse reset.

B)When using a non-PnP OS such as Linux, NT4.0, etc., hit one of the following hot key commands for mouse reset according to your mouse confi guration on the non-PnP OS. ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 1 for a 2-key mouse setting; ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 2 for a 3-key wheel mouse setting; ScrLk + ScrLk + M + 3 for a 5-key wheel mouse setting.

FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifi cations to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

1 Year Limited Warranty

TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does

not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modifi ed in any way. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifi cally, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profi ts or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

Warranty Registration

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Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signifi cantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a fl ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

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All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents Keyboard Hot Key Switching InstallationPush Button Switching IntroductionCommand Hot Keys5 Push Buttons Description FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice Year Limited WarrantyWarranty Registration

B004-VPA2-K-R specifications

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