Section 3 | KVM Switch Operation |
3.1.3. Computer / Port Selection
You can select the computer you want to access in one of two different ways:
Keyboard hotkey selection
On screen display menu selection
3.1.4.Illuminated front display
The front display has a two digit display to show the number of the KVM switch in the cascade:
01:Master, 02: first slave, 03: second slave. In addition one LED per Port shows the status of the connected port:
GREEN (solid): the computer on this port is powered (switched on or soft off with 5V active)
GREEN (blinking/flickering): this port is currently selected, displayed on the monitor, and keyboard/mouse commands are sent to the computer attached to this port.
Dark: No computer connected or computer not powered up / no 5V signal active
One red Power LED near the bank display shows if the KVM Switch is powered up.
Section 3 | KVM Switch Operation |
3.3. On Screen Display Menu (OSD)
The On Screen Display menu provides a lot of information about the switch configuration and the attached computers, and offers advanced administration and full KVM Switch control to the user.
Activate the OSD by the hotkey sequence:
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + space bar
Main OSD Menu
Select computer/port: use Up/Down Arrow key to navigate, Page Up/Page Down to scroll page, hit Enter to select.
Edit computer name: just hit Insert to edit and Enter to confirm.
F2: Save - Save all modifications you have made. When pressing F2, you will see the
F1: Setup - rotate through Main/ Video Setting/Main OSD Menu Setup/ Status OSD menu pages
3.2. Keyboard Hotkey Selection and OSD Commands
Press the following key combination to enter the OSD menu:
(Factory Default Hotkey is Scroll Lock; it can be changed via the OSD configuration)
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With a small delay the OSD pops up on your monitor and you can use the cursor keys to navigate through the OSD and select functions by pressing the Return key.
Alternatively, instead of waiting for the OSD, you can press the initial Scroll Lock hotkey twice and add further direct keyboard hotkey commands within 2 seconds after the initial hotkey to switch computer ports directly or change the KVM Switch
Further available direct hotkey commands:
Command | Action |
↑ (Cursor up) / ↓ (Cursor down) | Select next higher/lower port |
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Page Up / Page Down | Select next higher/lower bank/KVM switch |
H + { Scroll / Num / Caps / ESC / F12 } | Change primary hotkey |
0101 ………… 0832 | Bank + port number direct selection |
T | OSD port info screen on/off |
Z | Remote console on/disabled |
S | Start Autoscan |
Setup OSD Menu
Auto logout: specify the timeout before an auto- logout (00~99 min, +1 min) is performed
OSD Timeout: specify timeout for OSD menu remaining on screen (00~99 sec, +5 sec) AutoScan period: Specify the delay time for auto scan (00~99 sec, +5 sec)
Title bar: Specify the title bar position (Left/Right/Disable)
Hotkey: specify the hotkey preceding sequence (SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, F12 or NUM LOCK) Password: Enable/Disable password protection Enable /Disable Remote Console: Toggle the remote console On/Off. If the remote console is in OFF state, a message will remind you appearing under the OSD title bar, Remote control disabled Always press F2 to save any changes!
Video setting Menu
Allows you to adjust video settings individually for every port:
Gain: specify level of gain. (00 ~ 50)
Equ: specify level of equalization. (00 ~ 50)
Go to Main/Video setting, and then begin to adjust the video parameters such as gain/equalization. Start with equalization to adjust the sharpness and shadows followed by gain for the brightness. It may be necessary to try several different settings and combinations to achieve the best display. Always press F2 to save any changes!
F1 Setup OSD Menu
Video Setting Main Menu
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