Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview
The Master View CS-1762 or CS-1764 DVI KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2 port (CS-1762) or 4 port (CS-1764) KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI).
As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two or four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB hub, it permits each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis.
The CS-1762 / CS-1764’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as print servers, modem splitters, etc.
The CS-1762 / CS-1764 further improves on previous designs with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital video input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs).
The CS-1762 / CS-1764 is audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis). As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM focus.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-1762 / CS-1764 intercepts keyboard input directly, it will work on multiple computing platforms (PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC, and Sun Microsystems Sparc). There are two convenient methods to access the computers: push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.
