manhattan 153546 KVM Switch User Manual

manhattan 153546 KVM Switch

Product Information

The product is a KVM switch that allows users to connect multiple computers to a single keyboard, mouse, and display. It also supports the connection of a microphone, speaker, and USB devices. The switch can be powered via USB or an external power supply. It provides hotkey combinations for switching between computers and other switch functions.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the USB ports.
2. Connect a display to the DisplayPort output.
3. (Optional) Connect a microphone, a speaker, or both to the KVM outputs.
4. Use the included combo cables to connect the appropriate ports on your computers (DisplayPort, USB-A, mic, and speaker cables) to the KVM inputs (DisplayPort, USB-B, and combo audio cable).
5. (Optional) Plug in a USB device to the USB hub port on the front of the KVM switch.
6. Turn on your connected computers and equipment.
7. This KVM switch is USB powered. If more power is needed, connect an appropriate power supply (9.0 V / 0.3 A) to the power input.
8. Switch between your computers via the buttons on the front of the KVM switch (a buzzer sounds to indicate success) or use the hotkeys described below.

Hotkeys

Hotkeys let you use the keyboard to perform switch functions such as selecting a different computer, turning the buzzer on or off, and more.
This switch provides four hotkey combination modes you can choose from:【CTL】+【SHIFT】, 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】,【NUM】+【NUM】and【CAPS】+【CAPS】.
The following tables show hotkey combinations that use the primary hotkey inputs【CTL】+【SHIFT】and how to switch to the other modes.
The default hotkey combination to switch to the next online computer port in any mode is (left)【CTL】+【CTL】.
Be sure to press the hotkey combinations quickly; each key times out after five seconds.

【CTL】+SHIFT】 Mode

Enable/disable automatic switching mode, the default is 5 seconds, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【CTL】+【SHIFT】+【 S 】
Adjust auto-switch time, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【CTL】+【SHIFT】+【 S 】+【 N 】
Switch to 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】 hotkey combination mode| 【CTL】+【SHIFT】+【SCROLL】
Switch to【NUM】+【NUM】 hotkey combination mode| 【CTL】+【SHIFT】+【NUM】
Switch to 【CAPS】+【CAPS】 hotkey combination mode| 【CTL】+【SHIFT】+【CAPS】

【SCROLL】+SCROLL】 Mode

Enable/disable automatic switching mode, the default is 5 seconds, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】+【 S 】
Adjust auto-switch time, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】+【 S 】+【 N 】
Switch to 【CTL】+【CTL】 hotkey combination mode| 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】+【CTL】
Switch to【NUM】+【NUM】 hotkey combination mode| 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】+【NUM】
Switch to 【CAPS】+【CAPS】 hotkey combination mode| 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】+【CAPS】

【NUM】+NUM】 Mode

Enable/disable automatic switching mode, the default is 5 seconds, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【NUM】+【NUM】+【 S 】
Adjust auto-switch time, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【NUM】+【NUM】+【 S 】+【 N 】
Switch to 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】 hotkey combination mode| 【NUM】+【NUM】+【SCROLL】
Switch to【CTL】+【CTL】 hotkey combination mode| 【NUM】+【NUM】+【CTL】
Switch to 【CAPS】+【CAPS】 hotkey combination mode| 【NUM】+【NUM】+【CAPS】

【CAPS】+【CAPS】Mode

Enable/disable automatic switching mode, the default is 5 seconds, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【CAPS】+【CAPS】+【 S 】
Adjust auto-switch time, press 【ESC】 to exit| 【CAPS】+【CAPS】+【 S 】+【 N 】
Switch to 【SCROLL】+【SCROLL】 hotkey combination mode| 【CAPS】+【CAPS】+【SCROLL】
Switch to【NUM】+【NUM】 hotkey combination mode| 【CAPS】+【CAPS】+【NUM】
Switch to 【CTL】+【CTL】 hotkey combination mode| 【CAPS】+【CAPS】+【CTL】

Changing the Automatic Switching Interval
To change the number of seconds that pass before the KVM switch automatically switches to the next online computer, use the hotkey combination for this function shown above (e.g.,【CTL】+【SHIFT】+【S】+【N】). [N] represents the number keys 1 – 9, which refer to a number of seconds as shown in the chart below:

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Setup

1. Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the USB ports.
2. Connect display to the DisplayPort output.
3. (Optional) Connect a mic, a speaker or both to the KVM outputs.
4. Use the included combo cables to connect the appropriate ports on your computers (DisplayPort, USB-A, mic and speaker cables) to the KVM inputs (DisplayPort, USB-B and combo audio cable).
5. (Optional) Plug in a USB device to the USB hub port on the front of the KVM switch.
6. Turn on your connected computers and equipment.
7. This KVM switch is USB powered. If more power is needed, connect an appropriate power supply (9.0 V / 0.3 A) to the power input.
8. Switch between your computers via the buttons on the front of the KVM switch (a buzzer sounds to indicate success) or use the hotkeys described below.
   • LEDS:
   • Red = computer is online;
   • Green = computer is selected

NOTE: If it is necessary to turn off the power to the switch, you must do the following before turning it back on:

1. Unplug the data cables from all the computers connected to the switch.
2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the switch if one is connected.
3. Wait 10 seconds. If a power adapter was connected, plug the power adapter cable back into the switch.
4. Connect the computer data cables and turn on the computers.

WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Disposal of Electric Equipment (applicable in the E.U. and other countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or its packaging means that this product must not be treated as unsorted household waste. In accordance with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on  Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must be disposed of in accordance with the user’s local regulations for electrical or electronic waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to your local point of sale or recycling pickup point in your municipality.
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REGULATORY STATEMENTS

FCC Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver; or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with the requirements of CE 2014/30/EU (UKCA Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations 2016) and / or 2014/35/EU (UKCA Electrical Equipment
[Safety] Regulations 2016). The Declaration of Conformity for is available at: support.manhattanproducts.com/barcode/153546
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References

• Manhattan Products: HDMI Adapters, Cables, TV Mounts, Barcode Scanners
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