Rose electronics KVL-8UA Instruction Manual

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OVERVIEW Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 4 System overview The Vista L-series switch is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 5 Figure 1. Typical installation Power connectors The power connector on the Vista switch is

MODELS Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 6 Vista L-Series models Figure 3. Vista 4 port Figure 4. Vista 8 port Activity LED

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 7 KVL-4UA rear connectors KVL-8UA rear connectors Label Connector type Description (4U) 1,

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 8 KVL-4PCA rear connectors KVL-8PCA rear connectors Label Connector Type Description K

CABLES Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 9 Vista cables Vista to CPU cables For the Vista models with DB25 CPU connectors, it is rec

INSTALLATION Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 10Installation Installation of the Vista switch consists of the following steps: It i

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 11 Step 2 - Connect the CPUs Connect the CPU keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports to the corres

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 12Step 3 - Applying power It is recommended that each connected CPU be booted up starting with the

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 13 The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse signals can be driven up to 1,000 feet using our Crystal

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 14Operating instructions The Vista switch is very easy to operate. Computer

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 15 Keyboard commands (continued) Command Key Sequence Description Mode command <Ctrl> M x

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 16 Keyboard commands (continued) Command Key Sequence Description Compute

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 17 Scan mode (On) To enable the “Scan mode”, press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then typ

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 18Keep command Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “K”. The Keep command saves

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 19 Reset to initial factory settings The settings that have been previously set and saved in non-v

MENUS Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 20On-screen display option The on-screen display (OSD) option is available for the Vista L-s

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 21 Main menu To access the main configuration menu, press and release the left <Ctrl> key,

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 22Configure computer name Each computer is initially assigned a computer name, “computer x”, wher

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 23 Configure appearance The “Configure appearance” menu allows you to change the foreground and b

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Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 24Appearance options: Foreground/Background color: Change the foreground and background colors o

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 25 Screen saver type: To change the “Screen saver type”, first select (highlight) the option and

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 26Configuration password: Assigning a “Configuration password” prevents unauthorized changes to th

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 27 Configure mouse type The “Configure mouse type” menu allows you to change the mouse type for e

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 28Configure keyboard type The “Configure keyboard type” menu allows you to change the keyboard typ

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 29 Configure miscellaneous This menu allows you to change the maximum computer ports and scan tim

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 30Save The “Save” function, saves all configuration changes that have been made to flash memory.

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 31 Computer select window The OSD option allows you to switch to the connected computers from a l

TROUBLESHOOTING Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 32TroubleShooting CPU does not boot, keyboard or mouse error received § Cable is l

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 33 Video fuzzy § Cable too long or wrong type. Use coax cable for high resolution. Mouse does no

FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This

SERVICE Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 34Maintenance and repair This unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts.

SAFETY Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 35 Safety This Vista switch has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requi

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 36Safety and EMC regulatory statements Safety Information Documentation reference symbol. If the

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 37 Safety and EMC regulatory statements Informations concernant la sécurité Symbole de référence

APPENDICES Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 38 Appendix A. Initial factory settings Setting Default Value Foreground Color White

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 39 Appendix B. Parts and cables CPU Adapter Cables for Models with DB25 Connectors Part Number D

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 40Appendix C. General specifications Size 13.2" W x 1.75" H x 4.5" D Weight 3 lb

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 41 Appendix D. Rack mount instructions The optional rack mount kit includes the following items:

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 42Appendix E. Rack mount illustration Rack mount kits come with two (2) mounting brackets and

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 43 Appendix F. Typematic rate Typematic Command Press the left <Ctrl> key, type “A”, enter

TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Introduction... 1 Features ...

INDEX Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 44 Index Appearance ...

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INTRODUCTION Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics Vista Universal KVM swit

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 2 Features § Available with DB25 or PC (keyboard, video monitor, mouse) CPU connectors. § Access u

Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 3 Compatibility CPUs Computers Industry standard PCs, Unix computers such as RS-6000, HP 9000, S