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Keyboard, mouse and audio switch
Quick Start Guide
The K4u+ is a four channel keyboard, mouse and stereo audio switch. It enables up to four computers to be controlled from a single keyboard and mouse. Any combination of USB, legacy Sun™ or PS/2 compatible computers can be connected and controlled from a USB or PS/2 compatible keyboard and a USB mouse.
3. Unless you intend that the K4u+ will draw its power from the attached computers, connect the K4u+ to its power supply (see above) and power it on. After a short delay, the front panel LEDs illuminate.
The stereo audio outputs of the four hosted computers can also be switched or mixed through the K4u+ to a single set of speakers. In addition, the K4u+ has a ‘hot-plug’ port for connecting un-hosted USB devices. It can manage a single Smart Card reader between up to four computers and supports the Mouse Point® system for changing channels. You can also connect multiple K4u+ switches to increase the number of channels available or allow channel sharing.
USB and PS/2 computers can be mixed on one K4u+ switch. If connecting to a PS/2 computer, use the supplied Y splitter cable (plugged into the appropriate rear panel PS/2 socket) to break out the keyboard and mouse connections. Legacy Sun® workstations (miniDIN connections) can also be connected. The K4u+ will convert protocols automatically.
4. Connect computers (or zero clients) to ports on the rear panel of the K4u+.
5. Connect monitors directly to the attached computers (or zero clients).
In the box: In addition to the your kit includes: ■ Power supply (PSU) and appropriate IEC lead for your region ■ 4 x USB cables ■ 1 x PS/2 ‘Y’ splitter cable ■ 4 x stereo audio cables
6. (Optional) Connect audio outputs from the attached computers (or zero clients) to the K4u+ channel audio ports.
Powering the K4u+ Important! Use only the PSU packaged with your K4u+! The K4u+ can draw its power from the PSU or from any of the attached computers. We recommend using the PSU when extra USB peripherals (ie, in addition to the keyboard and mouse) are connected. The K4u+ power socket is a DC inlet that relies on a supply from the PSU packaged with the product. This PSU is autosensing and provided with an appropriate IEC lead for your region.
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Basic operation In its basic mode, the K4u+ switches a single keyboard and mouse between up to 4 computers. There are several methods for changing channels, including:
Connecting the K4u+ Use the diagrams below as a guide. These diagrams show two zero clients (Amulet Hotkey DXZ4 units with dual video heads) connected to a single K4u+ switch.
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Keyboard hot-keys: Hold down a combination of hot-keys to switch channels. By default, hold down Alt + Space and then press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 respectively. Mouse buttons: Hold down the middle mouse button and press the left or right buttons to change up or down through the available channels.
DIP switches DIP switches on the underside of the K4u+ are used to configure the unit (eg, to specify the hot-key combination). See the K4u+ Manual for full details. Continues on next page.
1. Before attaching any computers to the K4u+, check that the DIP switches are set correctly. See the K4u+ Manual for full details. 2. Connect a keyboard, mouse and (optionally) headphones or headset to appropriate front panel ports.
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In this example, a standard USB headset connects to the Hot Plug port (1) on the K4u+ front panel. A USB keyboard and mouse connect to the corresponding K4u+ ports (2 and 3). On the K4u+ rear panel, two DXZ4 zero clients (each with dual video heads) are connected to channel 1 and channel 2. Cables link the USB ports on the K4u+ (5) to rear panel USB ports on the DXZ4 units (6). Similarly, audio cables link the 3.5mm audio ports on the K4u+ (7) to the Line Out audio ports on the DXZ4 units (8).
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If connecting to a PS/2 computer (9), you must use a USB mouse (3) but you can optionally replace your USB keyboard with a PS/2 keyboard connected to the PS/2 keyboard port (4). Then connect the Y splitter cable (10) from a rear PS/2 socket on the K4u+ (channel 3 in this example) to the PS/2 computer’s mouse and keyboard ports. Note: The K4u+ is not a video switch. Connect monitors directly to the DZX4 units.
K4u+ Quick Start Guide v2.4 June 2013 HB-K4U0-0001
K4u
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Keyboard, mouse and audio switch
Quick Start Guide
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Power LED: This LED illuminates when power is applied to the unit. Power can be drawn from the supplied PSU or from any of the connected computers. For best performance, especially when using USB peripherals with a high power requirement, or the Bloomberg Keyboard 4 (STB100), always use the external PSU. Channel status lights: These are multi-coloured LEDs. If a channel LED is:
Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any circuit board or power supply covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside; refer to qualified personnel.
Blue
Computer on this channel is connected using the USB protocol.
Green
Computer on this channel is connected using the PS/2 protocol.
Red
Computer on this channel is connected using legacy Sun™ protocol.
Pink
Computer on this channel is powered off, or
Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids should be placed on or near the appliance.
Computer on this channel is using an unknown protocol, or
Safety instructions
No computer is attached to this channel, or
1. Clean the product only with a dry cloth.
No protocol has been detected yet on this channel.
2. Keep the product away from liquids.
Flashing Audio feed from this channel is muted.
3. Install in accordance with these instructions. 4. Do not install near significant sources of heat.
TEMPEST versions: TEMPEST level B versions of the K4u+ are available by special arrangement.
5. Ensure the product is properly earthed.
More information: All features are described the K4u+ Manual, available to registered users on the Amulet Hotkey website. For details about the Amulet Hotkey DXZ4, see the DXZ4 Series Zero Client Manual.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
6. Only use attachments and accessories approved by Amulet Hotkey.
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