Network Technologies PS/2 KVM operation manual Audio Support, Dual Video Support

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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch

AUDIO SUPPORT

(Optional)

Audio support provides the following additional features:

•Audio signals from the same CPU that keyboard, mouse, and video signals are from can be received by the user.

•Audio inputs accept any standard line level audio (1Vrms or 2.5Vp-p).

•Audio outputs are capable of driving an 8 Ohm speaker load with 200mW of continuous RMS power.

Audio signals are switched along with the keyboard, mouse and video signals using the buttons on the KEEMUX switch.

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Figure 21- Control CPU audio with KEEMUX-P4-A

DUAL VIDEO SUPPORT

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Dual Video support enables CPUs with two video outputs to be connected to the KEEMUX switch and two user monitors to be connected to view both sets of video signals. Both monitors must be of the type VGA multi-scan.

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Figure 22- Connections for video cables on the KEEMUX-P4-DV

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Contents KEEMUX-Px Trademark Table of Contents Table of Figures Materials IntroductionAvailable Options LimitationsFeatures and Functions Make Connections InstallationPrepare To Connect Rear View of KEEMUX-P8 AT Style ConnectorLimitations Power UpCascading Cascaded Installation ConfigurationFront Panel Control Using the NTI Keemux PS/2 KVM SwitchCommand Functions Keystroke Increment Port Basic Command ModeKeyboard Control Keyboard PressNormal Mode Scan ModeBroadcast Mode User Login Mode Enabling the Security FeatureOSD Control Security OptionAdditional Modes Available With Security Administration ModeAdministrator Password User Name List System Access ListTab Esc Keystroke Ctrl EscKeystroke Ctrl + S Ctrl + B Ctrl + E Ctrl + M User Access FunctionsOSD Command Mode Press Ctrl for more functions OSD Command Mode Contd FunctionKeystrokeErase previous character Edit ModeEsc Enter Search ModeMaintenance Mode Activate security features Help ModeMaintenance Mode Cont’d FunctionKeystroke Baud Rate RS232 Connections and ConfigurationRemote Connection First Unit Second Unit Last Unit Unit Address and Loop BackRS232 Matrix-Y-1 CPU Serial Port Format RS Aacr Command ProtocolMain Options NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 And XPSerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program Ethernet Operations not applicable to this model Keyboard MappingFor models KEEMUX-Pxin a plastic case HOW to Disable Operating ModesClear the jumper block for configuration access Configuring The Jumper BlockDual Video Support Audio SupportWarranty Information Specifications for STRAIGHT-THROUGH RS232 Serial CableTroubleshooting

PS/2 KVM specifications

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