Tripp Lite B004-DUA4-HR-K Owner's manual

Tripp Lite
Brand
Tripp Lite
Model
B004-DUA4-HR-K
Category
KVM switches
Type
Owner's manual

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Owner’s Manual
DVI Dual Link/USB
KVM Switch with Audio and
Peripheral Sharing
Models: B004-DUA2-HR-K, B004-DUA4-HR-K
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2014 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents
Package Contents 2
Optional Accessories 2
Console Requirements 2
Computer Requirements 2
Features 3
Safety Instructions 6
Installation 7
Basic Operation 8
Firmware Upgrade Utility 15
Factory Default Settings 16
Specications 17
Warranty & Warranty Registration 18
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Package Contents
Optional Accessories
Console Requirements
Computer Requirements
• B004-DUA2-HR-KorB004-DUA4-HR-KKVMSwitch
• (x2)6ft.USBKVMCableKits(B004-DUA2-HR-Konly)
• (x2)6ft.7.1SurroundSoundCables(B004-DUA2-HR-Konly)
• (x4)6ft.USBKVMCableKits(B004-DUA4-HR-Konly)
• ExternalPowerSupply(Input:100-240V,50/60Hz,0.5AOutput:5.3V,2.4A)
• Owner’sManual
• P312-SeriesMiniStereoAudioCables
• P556-SeriesDVItoVGAAdapterCables
• P560-SeriesDVI-DDualLinkCables
• P561-SeriesDVI-DSingleLinkCables
•P569-SeriesDVI-D/USB/AudioKVMCableKits
• U022-SeriesUSB2.0A/BDeviceCables
• ADVIorVGA*monitorcapableofsupportingthehighestresolutionoutofanycomputerinthe
installation
• USBkeyboardandmouse
• Microphoneandspeakerswith3.5mmMiniStereoconnectors(Ifusingtheaudiofeature)
*Requires an adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s P556-Series DVI to VGA adapter cables. Computers that support analog
audio (via either VGA or DVI-I ports) must be connected to the KVM for video to be displayed on a VGA monitor.
• DVIorVGA*port
• AUSBport
• 3.5mmMiniStereomicrophoneandspeakerjacks(Ifusingtheaudiofeature)
*Requires an adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s P556-Series DVI to VGA adapter cables. Note that the included DVI
cables and cable kits are DVI-D only, and cannot be converted to VGA using an adapter. Video from a VGA
computer will only display if a VGA monitor is connected.
Supported Operating Systems:
OS Version
Windows 2000andhigher
Mac OS9.0andhigher
LinuxKernel 2.6andhigher
LinuxRedHat 9.0andhigher
LinuxSuSE 10/11.1andhigher
LinuxDebian 3.1/4.0
LinuxUbuntu 7.04/7.10
UNIXAIX 4.3andhigher
UNIXFreeBSD 5.5andhigher
UNIXSun Solaris8andhigher
NovellNetware 6.0andhigher
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Features
• 2-PortDVIDualLink/USBKVMswitchwith7.1channelsurround-soundaudioandUSB2.0
peripheralsharing(B004-DUA2-HR-K)
• 4-PortDVIDualLink/USBKVMswitchwith2.1channelsurround-soundaudioandUSB2.0
peripheralsharing(B004-DUA4-HR-K)
• Built-in2-PortUSB2.0huballowsUSBdevicestobesharedamongstcomputersconnectedto
theKVMswitch
• 3.5mmMiniStereoSpeakerandMicrophonejacksallowasinglemicrophonetoprovide
audioinputtoeachoftheconnectedcomputers,andletyoulistentotheaudiooutputofeach
computeronasinglesetofspeakers
• B004-DUA2-HR-Kfeaturesadditionalaudiojacksforusewith7.1channelsurround-sound
• AnadditionalsetofconsoleaudiojacksareconvenientlylocatedonthefrontpaneloftheKVM
switch,makingthemidealforusewithIPphones
• TheKVM,USBandAudiocanbeswitchedindependentlyofeachother
• Featuresmouseportswitchingfunctionality*,whichallowsusersaccessingtheKVMswitchwitha
scrollmousetoswitchbetweenportsbydouble-clickingthemouse’sscrollwheel
• Switchbetweenconnectedcomputersviafrontpanelpushbuttons,keyboardhotkeys,andthe
mouseswitchingfunction*
• AutoScanmodeallowsyoutoscantheconnectedcomputerswithouthavingtomanuallyswitch
betweenthem
• Supportsbothanaloganddigitalvideosignals,allowingfortheconnectionofaVGAcomputer
and/ormonitorwithaDVItoVGAadapter
• Supportsdigitalvideoresolutionsupto2560x1600andanalogvideoresolutionsupto2048x
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• Multi-platformsupport–CompatiblewithWindows,Mac,SunandLinux
• Supportshot-plugging–Computersanddevicescanbeunpluggedandre-pluggedwithouthaving
toshutdowntheKVMswitch
• TheKVMswitchstoresthemonitor’sEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdenticationData)tooptimize
displayresolution
• LEDsprovideforeasymonitoringofconnectedcomputers
• Power-On-Detectionrecognizeswhenaconnectedcomputerhasbeenpowered-offand
automaticallyswitchestothenextpowered-oncomputer
• HDCPcompliant
• Consolemouseportemulation/bypassfeaturesupportsmostmousedriversandmultifunction
mice
• Consolekeyboardportemulation/bypassfeaturesupportsmostgaming/multimediakeyboards
• Completekeyboardemulationforerror-freebooting
• Multilingualkeyboardmapping–supportsEnglish,Japanese,andFrenchkeyboards
• Quickinstallationwithouttheneedforsoftware
• Sun/Mackeyboardsupportandemulation**
• Firmwareupgradeable
*The mouse switching function is disabled by default, and needs to be turned on via keyboard hotkey command. It
is only available when using a mouse with a scroll wheel.
**PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own
computers.
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Features
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Port Selection Pushbuttons: PressingapushbuttonwillbringthefocusoftheKVM only, Audio
only,ortheKVM, Audio and USB simultaneously.SeetheManual Pushbutton Switchingsection
fordetails.
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Port LEDs:EachportcontainsasetofOrangeandGreenLEDs.TheOrangeLEDisontop,and
representsthestatusoftheKVM.TheGreenLEDisonbottom,andrepresentsthestatusof
theUSB2.0hubports.Listedbelowaredescriptionsofthedifferentstatusesindicatedbythe
LEDs.
• AdimlylitOrangeLEDindicatesthatapowered-oncomputerisconnectedtothe
correspondingport.
• AbrightlylitOrangeLEDindicatesthatthecorrespondingportcurrentlyhasthefocusofthe
KVM.
• AashingOrangeLEDindicatesthatthecorrespondingportiscurrentlybeingaccessedin
AutoScanmode.
• WhenalloftheOrangeLEDsareashing,itindicatesthattheKVMiscurrentlyinFirmware
Upgrademode.
• AbrightlylitGreenLEDindicatesthatthecorrespondingportcurrentlyhasthefocusofthe
USB2.0hubports.
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Console Audio Connectors:AseparatesetofConsoleSpeakerandMicrophonejacksare
locatedonthefrontpaneloftheunitforgreateraccessibility.Devicespluggedintotheseports
willtakepriorityoverdevicespluggedintotheConsoleSpeakerandMicrophonejacksonthe
backpaneloftheunit.
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USB 2.0 Peripheral Port:USB2.0devices(ashdrives,printers,scanners,etc.)canbe
pluggedintothisportandsharedbetweentheconnectedcomputers.
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Front Panel
Note: The B004-DUA4-HR-K is shown below, but the only difference between it and the B004-DUA2-HR-K are
the number of ports.
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Features
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Console Ports: Yourmonitor,keyboard,mouse,andaudiodevicesplugintotheseports.
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CPU Ports:Theincludedcablekitsconnectfromanavailablesetofportstoacomputer.
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USB 2.0 Peripheral Port:USB2.0devices(ashdrives,printers,scanners,etc.)canbe
pluggedintothisportandsharedbetweentheconnectedcomputers.
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Power Jack:TheincludedpowersupplyconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
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Back Panel
Note: The B004-DUA4-HR-K is shown below. It differs from the B004-DUA2-HR-K in the number of CPU ports,
and the number of audio jacks per port. The B004-DUA2-HR-K supports 7.1 channel surround-sound audio,
whereas the B004-DUA4-HR-K supports 2.1 channel surround-sound audio.
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Safety Instructions
• Readalltheseinstructions.Savethemforfuturereference.
• Followallwarningsandinstructionsmarkedonthedevice.
• Donotplacethedeviceonanyunstablesurface(cart,stand,table,etc.).Ifthedevicefalls,
seriousdamagewillresult.
• Donotusethedevicenearwater.
• Donotplacethedevicenear,orover,radiatorsorheatregisters.Thedevicecabinetisprovided
withslotsandopeningstoallowforadequateventilation.Toensurereliableoperation,andto
protectagainstoverheating,theseopeningsmustneverbeblockedorcovered.
• Thedeviceshouldneverbeplacedonasoftsurface(bed,sofa,rug,etc.)asthiswillblockits
ventilationopenings.Likewise,thedeviceshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-inenclosureunless
adequateventilationhasbeenprovided.
• Neverspillliquidofanykindonthedevice.
• Unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerosolcleaners.Use
adampclothforcleaning.
• Thedeviceshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.If
youarenotsureofthetypeofpoweravailable,consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercordorcables.Routethepowercordandcablesso
thattheycannotbesteppedonortrippedover.
• Ifanextensioncordisusedwiththisdevice,makesurethatthetotaloftheampereratingsofall
productsusedonthiscorddoesnotexceedtheextensioncordampererating.Makesurethat
thetotalofallproductspluggedintothewalloutletdoesnotexceed15amperes.
• Positionsystemcablesandpowercablescarefully;besurethatnothingrestsonanycables.
• Tohelpprotectyoursystemfromsuddentransientincreasesanddecreasesinelectricalpower,it
isrecommendedthatyouplugyourdevicesintoaTrippLitesurgesuppressor,lineconditioner,or
uninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS).
• Whenconnectingordisconnectingpowertohot-pluggablepowersupplies,observethefollowing
guidelines:
o Installthepowersupplybeforeconnectingthepowercabletothepowersupply.
o Unplugthepowercablebeforeremovingthepowersupply.
o Ifthesystemhasmultiplesourcesofpower,disconnectpowerfromthesystembyunplugging
allpowercablesfromthepowersupplies.
• Neverpushobjectsofanykindintoorthroughcabinetslots.Theymaytouchdangerousvoltage
pointsorshortoutpartsresultinginariskofreorelectricalshock.
• Donotattempttoservicethedeviceyourself.Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
• Ifthefollowingconditionsoccur,unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletandbringittoqualied
servicepersonnelforrepair:
o Thepowercordorplughasbecomedamagedorfrayed.
o Liquidhasbeenspilledintothedevice.
o Thedevicehasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
o Thedevicehasbeendropped,orthecabinethasbeendamaged.
o Thedeviceexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedforservice.
o Thedevicedoesnotoperatenormallywhentheoperatinginstructionsarefollowed.
• Onlyadjustthosecontrolsthatarecoveredintheoperatinginstructions.Improperadjustmentof
othercontrolsmayresultindamagethatwillrequireextensiveworkbyaqualiedtechniciantorepair.
• Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonably
beexpectedtocausethefailureofthelifesupportequipmentortosignicantlyaffectitssafety
oreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresenceofaammable
anestheticmixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide.
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Installation
RefertothefollowingstepsanddiagramtosetupyourKVMswitchinstallation.
Note:
1. The diagram below shows a B004-DUA4-HR-K installation. A B004-DUA2-HR-K installation will contain fewer
CPU ports, and will allow for the connection of a 7.1 channel surround-sound system.
2. Before making any connections, make sure that power to all devices being connected to the KVM switch is
turned off. Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
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Connectamonitor,USBkeyboardandmouse,amicrophone,andspeakerstotheconsoleports
onthebackpaneloftheKVMswitch.Note: The B004-DUA2-HR-K contains additional audio
jacks for the connection of a 7.1 channel surround-sound system.
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Optional–Anadditionalsetofspeakersandamicrophonecanbeconnectedtotheportson
thefrontpaneloftheunit.Note: The audio ports on the front panel have priority over those on
the back of the KVM.
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Optional –ConnectyourUSBdevice(s)totheUSB2.0hubport(s)onthefrontandbackofthe
KVMswitch.
4
ConnecttheendoftheKVMCableKitthatincludestheUSBTypeBMaleconnectortoan
availablesetofcomputerportsonthebackpaneloftheunit.Note: The B004-DUA2-HR-K
comes with additional 7.1 channel surround-sound cable kits. If connecting a 7.1 channel
surround-sound system, use these cable kits to connect to the remaining audio jacks.
5
ConnecttheotherendoftheKVMCableKittothecorrespondingportsonthecomputeryou
wishtoaddtotheinstallation.Note: The B004-DUA2-HR-K comes with additional 7.1 channel
surround-sound cable kits. If connecting a 7.1 channel surround-sound system, use these cable
kits to connect to the remaining audio jacks.
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Repeatsteps4through5foreachadditionalcomputeryouareaddingtotheinstallation.
7
ConnecttheincludedpowersupplytotheKVMswitch,andthenplugitintoanappropriate
powersource.Tohelpprotectyoursystemfromsuddentransientincreasesanddecreasesin
electricalpower,itisrecommendedthatyouplugyourdevicesintoaTrippLitesurgesuppressor,
lineconditioner,oruninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS).
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Turnonthepowertoallconnecteddevices.
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3
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2
3
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Powering Off and Restarting
IntheeventthatyouneedtopowerofftheKVMswitch,youmustfollowthestepsbelow:
1. ShutdownallcomputersconnectedtotheKVMswitch
2. UnplugthepowersupplyfromtheKVMswitch
3. Wait10secondsandthenplugthepowersupplybackintotheKVMswitch
4. Poweronalloftheconnectedcomputers
Port Switching
TherearethreewaysofaccessingcomputersanddevicesconnectedtotheKVMswitch:
• ManualPushbuttons
• MousePortSwitchingFunctionality
• HotkeyCommands
Manual Pushbuttons
Pressingapushbuttonwillbringthefocusofoneofthefollowingtothecorrespondingport;KVM
only, Audio only,orKVM, Audio and USB focus simultaneously.Therearetwosetsofpushbutton
commands,DefaultandAlternative,whichcanbetoggledbetweenviahotkeycommand(Seethe
Alternative Pushbutton Commandsectionofthemanualfordetails).
Default Pushbutton Commands
• PressandholdapushbuttonformorethantwosecondstobringonlythefocusoftheKVMtothe
correspondingport.ThefocusoftheAudioandUSBwillremainontheporttheywereconnectedto.
• PressandreleaseapushbuttontobringthefocusoftheKVM, AudioandUSB to the
correspondingportallatthesametime.
• PressandreleaseapushbuttontwiceinarowtobringonlythefocusoftheAudio to the
correspondingport.ThefocusoftheKVMandUSBwillremainontheporttheywereconnectedto.
• Pressandholdbothpushbuttons1and2formorethantwosecondstoinitiateanAuto Scan
(SeetheAuto Scansectioninthismanualfordetails).WheninAuto Scanmode,pressand
releaseapushbuttontostopscanning;theKVMfocuswillgototheportcorrespondingtothe
pushbuttonyoupressed.
Alternative Pushbutton Commands
• PressandholdapushbuttonformorethantwosecondstobringthefocusoftheKVM,Audioand
USBtothecorrespondingportallatthesametime.
• PressandreleaseapushbuttontobringonlythefocusoftheKVMtothecorrespondingport.The
focusoftheAudioandUSBwillremainontheporttheywereconnectedto.
• PressandreleaseapushbuttontwiceinarowtobringonlythefocusoftheAudio to the
correspondingport.ThefocusoftheKVMandUSBwillremainontheporttheywereconnectedto.
• Pressandholdbothpushbuttons1and2formorethantwosecondstoinitiateanAuto Scan
(SeetheAuto Scansectioninthismanualfordetails).WheninAuto Scanmode,pressand
releaseapushbuttontostopscanning;theKVMfocuswillgototheportcorrespondingtothe
pushbuttonyoupressed.
Mouse Port Switching Functionality
Note:
1. This function is disabled by default, so you have to enable it via hotkey command (See the Mouse Port
Switching Hotkey Command section of the manual for details).
2. Mouse Emulation, which is enabled by default, must be turned on for Mouse Port Switching to work (See the
Mouse Emulation Hotkey Command section of the manual for details).
3. Mouse Port Switching is supported by 3-button scroll wheel mice only.
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Whenenabled,theMouse Port Switching Functionalityallowsuserswithscroll-wheelmiceto
simultaneouslyswitchthefocusoftheKVM, AudioandUSB betweenportsbydouble-clickingthe
scrollwheelontheirmouse.Whenused,portswillbeaccessedinsequentialorder(e.g.port1will
switchtoport2;port2toport3,andsoon).
Hotkey Commands
KeyboardhotkeycommandsallowyoutoswitchtheKVMfunctionalitybetweenportsusingonly
thekeyboard.YoucanswitchtheKVM, AudioandUSBallatthesametime,oreachonecanbe
switchedindividually.YoucanthereforehavetheKVM focusononecomputer,whiletheUSB Hub
portsarebeingaccessedbyasecondcomputer,andAudiofromathirdcomputerisplaying.
Inaddition,therearekeyboardhotkeycommandsthatcanbeusedtochangesettingsonthe
KVMswitch,suchasenabling/disablingtheAlternative Pushbutton Commands,initiatingFirmware
Upgrade Mode,etc.
ThefollowingsectionsdescribethehotkeyfunctionalityavailablefortheB004-DUA2-HR-Kand
B004-DUA4-HR-K.
Port Switching Hotkeys
Toswitchfunctionalitybetweenports,akeyboardhotkeycommandisenteredthatdetermineswhat
portisaccessedandwhichfunctionalityisassignedtoit.Thiscommandstartsbypressing[Scroll
Lock][ScrollLock]or[Ctrl][Ctrl].[ScrollLock][ScrollLock]isusedbydefault.Totogglebetween
thesetwo,seetheAlternate Port Switching Hotkey Commandsectionofthismanual.
ThetablebelowcontainsthePort Switching Hotkeysusedtodeterminewhatportisaccessedand
whichfunctionalityisassignedtoit.Note: The table below uses the [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
preceding sequence. Simply substitute [Ctrl][Ctrl] if you decide to change theHotkeyPreceding
Sequence.
Hotkey Command Action
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM, AudioandUSB
fromtheportthatcurrentlyhastheKVMfocus
totheportthatfollowsit.(e.g.1to2,2to
3,etc.)
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM onlyfromtheport
thatcurrentlyhastheKVMfocustotheport
thatfollowsit.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [U] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheUSB onlyfromtheport
thatcurrentlyhastheUSBfocustotheport
thatfollowsit.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheAudio onlyfromtheport
thatcurrentlyhastheAudiofocustotheport
thatfollowsit.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM, AudioandUSB to
theselectedportnumber.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [K] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM only to the
selectedportnumber.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [U] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheUSB only to the
selectedportnumber.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [S] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheAudio only to the
selectedportnumber.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [K] [U] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM and USB to the
selectedportnumber.
* [n] stands for the port number of the computer that you are switching to, or the number of seconds (from 1 to
99) that an Auto Scan remains on each port.
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[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [K] [S] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM and Audio to the
selectedportnumber.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n]* [U] [S] [Enter]
SwitchesfocusoftheUSB and Audio to the
selectedportnumber.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter]
InitiatesAuto Scanmodeatthedefault
intervalof5secondsperport.Pressthe[Esc]
or[Spacebar]keytoexitAuto Scanmode.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [n]* [Enter]
InitiatesAuto Scanmodeattheselectedtime
interval.Pressthe[Esc]or[Spacebar]keyto
exitAuto Scanmode.
* [n] stands for the port number of the computer that you are switching to, or the number of seconds (from 1 to
99) that an Auto Scan remains on each port.
Hotkey Setting Mode
AllcongurationoftheKVM’ssettingstakesplaceinHotkey Settingmode.AllcommandsinHotkey
SettingmodestartbyenteringtheHotkey Setting Mode Activation Command.WhenHotkey Setting
Mode isactivated,the[ScrollLock]and[CapsLock]keyboardLEDsashinsuccessionandordinary
keyboardandmousefunctionsaresuspended.Thefollowingsectiondescribeshowtoactivate
Hotkey Settingmode,andthecommandsthatcanbeperformedinit.Atableattheendofthis
sectionsummarizesallofthecommands.
Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command
ToactivateHotkeySettingmode,dothefollowing:
1. Pressandholddownthe[NumLock]key
2. Whileholdingdownthe[NumLock]key,pressandreleasetheminus[-]key
3. Afterreleasingtheminus[-]key,releasethe[NumLock]key
Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command
The Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Commanddefaultsat[NumLock][-],butcanbeswitchedto
use[Ctrl][F12].Whenswitchedto[Ctrl][F12],the[Ctrl]keytakestheplaceofthe[NumLock]key,
and[F12]takestheplaceofthe[-]key.ToactivatetheAlternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation
Command,performthefollowingsteps(Torevertbacktothepreviouscommand,performthese
stepsagain):
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[H]key
Alternate Port Switching Hotkey Command
Bydefault,thehotkeyproceedingsequenceusedinPort Switching Hotkeysis[ScrollLock][Scroll
Lock].Totogglebetween[ScrollLock][ScrollLock]and[Ctrl][Ctrl],dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[T]key
Keyboard Operating System
TheB004-DUA2-HR-KandB004-DUA4-HR-KdefaultkeyboardcongurationisforusewithPC
compatiblekeyboards.IfyouhaveaMacorSuncomputer,youcanenabletheKVMtoemulate
MacorSunkeyboardcommands.Whenenabled,yourPCcompatiblekeyboardcanbeusedto
performcommandsspecictoMacorSun(SeetheKeyboard Emulationsectioninthismanualfor
details).TosettheKeyboard Operating System,dothefollowing:
1. NavigatetotheportwhoseKeyboard Operating Systemsettingyouwishtochange
2. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
3. Pressandreleasethe[F2](forMac),[F3](forSun),or[F10](forAuto-Detect)key
Basic Operation
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WhenenabledforAuto-Detect,apass-throughkeyboardmodeisenabledinwhichkeystrokesare
sentdirectlytothecomputerwithoutrstgoingthroughtheMacorSunemulator.
List KVM Settings
ThisfunctionallowsyoutodisplayalistofthecurrentKVMsettings;Hotkeys, Keyboard OS,
Keyboard Emulation, Mouse Emulation, Mouse Port Switching, Power on detectionandKeyboard
Language.Toperformthisfunction,dothefollowing:
1. OpenupaWord,Wordpad,NotepadorExcelle
2. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
3. Pressandreleasethe[F4]key
USB Keyboard/Mouse Reset
Intheeventthatthekeyboardandmousearenotoperatingcorrectly,aresetmaybeneeded.To
performaUSBkeyboard/mousereset,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[F5]key
Keyboard Language
Bydefault,thekeyboardlanguageissettoEnglish,butitcanbechangedtoeitherFrenchor
Japanese.Tochangethekeyboardlanguage,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressthe[F6],[nn]*and[Enter]keysinsuccession.
*nn represents a two-digit keyboard language code. 33 is for US English, 08 for French, and 15 for Japanese.
Hotkey Beeper Control
Whenperformingakeyboardhotkeycommand,abeepersoundstoindicatethatthecommandis
takingplace.Thisbeepersoundcanbetoggledon/offbyperformingthefollowingcommand:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[B]key
Disable Port Switching Hotkeys
Bydefault,PortSwitchingHotkeysareavailablethatallowyoutoswitchbetweenports.Todisable
thePortSwitchingHotkeysandrequirethefrontpanelpushbuttonstobeusedforswitching
functions,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[x]keyandthenpressandreleasethe[Enter]key
Firmware Upgrade Mode
TheB004-DUA2-HR-KandB004-DUA4-HR-Krmwarecanbeupgradedasupdatesbecome
availableonTrippLite’swebsite(SeetheFirmware Upgradesectioninthismanualfordetails).In
ordertoperformarmwareupgrade,Firmware Upgrade Modemustrstbeinitiated.Toinitiate
Firmware Upgrade Mode,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Keyinthetextupgrade
3. Pressandreleasethe[Enter]key
TheLEDsonthefrontoftheKVMashtoindicatethatFirmware Upgrade Modehasbeeninitiated.
Restore Default Settings
TorestoretheKVMtoitsfactorydefaultsettings,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[R]key,andthenpressandreleasethe[Enter]key
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Video Sync
Video SyncallowstheKVMtostorethemonitor’sEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdenticationData),which
helpstoensurethattheoptimalvideosettingsarebeingused.ToinitiateaVideo Sync,dothe
following:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[D]key
Alternative Pushbutton Command
PressingoneofthepushbuttonsonthefrontoftheKVMwillbringthefocusofoneofthefollowing
tothecorrespondingport;KVM only, Audio only,orKVM, Audio and USB focus simultaneously.
Therearetwosetsofpushbuttoncommands,DefaultandAlternative(SeetheManual Pushbuttons
sectionofthemanualfordetails).Totogglebetweenthesetwo,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[S]key
Mouse Emulation
Bydefault,Mouse Emulationisenabled.Totogglemouseemulationon/off,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[M]key
Mouse Port Switching
Whenenabled,theMouse Port Switching Functionalityallowsuserswithscroll-wheelmiceto
simultaneouslyswitchthefocusoftheKVM, AudioandUSBbetweenportsbydouble-clickingthe
scrollwheelontheirmouse(SeetheMouse Port Switching Functionalitysectionofthemanualfor
details).Bydefault,Mouse Port Switching Functionalityisdisabled.Totogglethisfeatureon/off,do
thefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[W]key
Keyboard Emulation
Bydefault,Keyboard Emulationisenabled.Totogglekeyboardemulationon/off,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[N]key
SPC Mode
Thekeyboard/mousecanbesettoworkunderspecialoperatingsystemsasastandard(104key)
keyboard/mouse.ToturnSPC Modeon/off,dothefollowing:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[F1]key
Power on Detection
Bydefault,theKVMissettorecognizewhenaconnectedcomputerispoweredoff,atwhichtime
itautomaticallyswitchestothenextpoweredonport.ToturnPower on Detectionon/off,dothe
following:
1. ActivateHotkey Setting Modeusingtheaforementionedcommand
2. Pressandreleasethe[E]key
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Hotkey Setting Mode Command Summary Table
Action Hotkey Command
ActivateHotkey Setting Mode Pressandholdthe[NumLock]key,pressand
releasetheminus[-]key,releasethe[Num
Lock]key.
ChangeHotkey Setting Modeactivation
commandto[Ctrl][F12]
ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[H]
ChangethePort Switching Hotkey Command
to[Ctrl][Ctrl]
ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[T]
ChangetheKeyboard Operating System ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[F2](forMac),
[F3](forSun),or[F10](forAuto-Detect)
ListKVMSettings OpenaWord,Wordpad,NotepadorExcelle,
ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[F4]
USBKeyboard/MouseReset ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[F5]
Changethekeyboardlanguage ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[F6],[33]forUS
English,[08]forFrench,[15]forJapanese.
HotkeyBeeperControl ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[B]
DisablePortSwitchingHotkeys ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[X],[Enter]
FirmwareUpgradeMode ActivateHotkey Setting Mode, upgrade,[Enter]
RestoreDefaultSettings ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[R],[Enter]
VideoSync ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[D]
PoweronDetection ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[E]
ChangetheManualPushbuttonCommand
functionality
ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[S]
KeyboardEmulation ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[N]
MouseEmulation ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[M]
MousePortSwitching ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[W]
SPCMode ActivateHotkey Setting Mode,[F1]
Mac Keyboard Emulation
ThePCcompatible(101/104key)keyboardcanemulatethefunctionsoftheMackeyboardusing
thePCkeystrokesinthetablebelow.
Note: When more than one key is required on the PC Keyboard to emulate the Mac keyboard, press and release
the first key, and then press and release the second key.
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Shift] [Shift]
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]
[Ctrl],[1]
[Ctrl],[2]
[Ctrl],[3]
[Ctrl],[4]
[Alt] [Alt]
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[PrintScreen] [F13]
[ScrollLock] [F14]
[=]
[Enter] [Return]
[Backspace] [Delete]
[Insert] [Help]
[Ctrl],
[F15]
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Sun Keyboard Emulation
ThePCcompatible(101/104key)keyboardcanemulatethefunctionsoftheSunkeyboardusing
thePCkeystrokesinthetablebelow.
Note: When more than one key is required on the PC Keyboard to emulate the Sun keyboard, press and release
the first key, and then press and release the second key.
Basic Operation
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl],[T] [Stop]
[Ctrl],[F2] [Again]
[Ctrl],[F3]
[Props]
[Ctrl],[F4] [Undo]
[Ctrl],[F5] [Front]
[Ctrl],[F6] [Copy]
[Ctrl],[F7] [Open]
[Ctrl],[F8] [Paste]
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl],[F9] [Find]
[Ctrl],[F10] [Cut]
[Ctrl],[1]
[Ctrl],[2]
[Ctrl],[3]
[Ctrl],[4]
[Ctrl],[H] [Help]
[Compose]
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Firmware Upgrade Utility
Asrmwareupgradesbecomeavailable,theycanbefoundatwww.tripplite.com/support.The
Firmware Upgrade Utilitycomeswiththermwareupgradele.ToupgradethermwareofyourKVM
switch,followthestepsbelow:
1. FromacomputerthatisnotconnectedtoyourKVMswitch,gotowww.tripplite.com/supportto
obtainthermwareupgradeforyourKVMswitch,andsaveittoyourcomputer.
2. ShutdownallofthecomputersconnectedtotheKVMswitch.
3. ConnecttheUSBTypeAconnectorononeoftheKVMcablekitstoaUSBportonthecomputer
youdownloadedthermwareupgradeto.ConnecttheTypeBconnectorontheKVMcablekit
totheUSBportonCPUport1oftheKVMswitch.
4. UsingthekeyboardconnectedtotheKVMswitch,invokeFirmware Upgrade Modeviathe
Firmware Upgradehotkeycommand(SeeFirmware Upgrade ModeintheHotkey Setting Mode
sectionofthemanualfordetails).
5. Onthecomputerthermwareupgradeleissavedto,runtheFirmware Upgrade Utilityleby
double-clickingonitorbyopeningupacommandlineandtypinginthepathtoit.
6. Afterreadingthelicenseagreement,clickontheI AgreeoptionandclickNext. The Firmware
Upgrade UtilitymainscreenappearsanddisplaystheKVMswitchintheDevice Listontheleft
sideofthescreen.
7. HighlighttheKVMswitchintheDevice Listbyclickingonitwiththemouse.Ifyouwantthe
Firmware Upgrade UtilitytochecktheKVM’srmwareversiontoseeifitisolder/newerthanthe
rmwareupgradele,checktheCheck Firmware Versionboxinthelower-leftofthescreen.If
youwanttheFirmware Upgrade Utilitytouploadthermwareupgradelewithoutcheckingthe
KVMsrmwareversion,leavethisboxunchecked.ClickNext.
8. IftheCheck Firmware Versionboxischecked,andthe Firmware Upgrade UtilityndstheKVM’s
rmwareisnewerthanthatofthermwareupgradele,youwillbepromptedtocontinueor
cancel.Oncethermwareupgradestarts,statusmessagesappearintheStatus Messagepanel
andprogresstowardscompletionisshownintheProgress Bar.Whentheupgradeiscomplete,
the Status Messagepanelwillinformyouthatthermwareupgradewasok.Atthispoint,click
Finishtocompletethermwareupgrade.
Firmware Upgrade Failure
Ifyouarenotnotiedofasuccessfulrmwareupgrade,itmeansthatthermwareupgradefailedto
installproperly.Inthiscase,dothefollowing:
1. PowerofftheKVMswitchbydisconnectingtheexternalpowersupply.
2. Pressandholdtheport1pushbuttonwhileconnectingtheexternalpowersupplytorestore
powertotheKVMswitch.ThefrontpanelLEDswillbegintoashtoindicatethattheKVMisin
rmwareupgrademode.
3. Performthermwareupgradeagain.
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Factory Default Settings
Setting Default
PortSwitchingHotkeyCommand [ScrollLock],[ScrollLock]
HotkeySettingModeActivationCommand [NumLock],[-]
KeyboardOperatingSystem Auto-Detect
HotkeyBeeper On
PortSwitchingHotkeys Enabled
KeyboardEmulation Enabled
MouseEmulation Enabled
MouseSwitchingFunction Disabled
PoweronDetection Enabled
SPCMode Disabled
KeyboardLanguage English
AutoScanInterval 5Seconds
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Specifications
Feature B004-DUA2-HR-K B004-DUA4-HR-K
#ofComputerPorts 2 4
FormFactor Desktop Desktop
PortSelection Hotkeys,Pushbuttons,
MouseSwitchingFunction*
Hotkeys,Pushbuttons,
MouseSwitchingFunction*
ConsoleKeyboard/MousePorts (x2)USBAFemale (x2)USBAFemale
ConsoleVideoPort DVI-IFemale DVI-IFemale
ConsoleSpeaker/MicPorts (x8)3.5mmFemale** (x4)3.5mmFemale**
ComputerPorts (x2)DVI-IFemale,(x2)USBB
Female,(x12)3.5mmFemale
(x4)DVI-IFemale,(x4)USBB
Female,(x8)3.5mmFemale
KVMCableKits P759-Series P759-Series
IncludedKVMCableKits (x2)P759-006,(x2)7.1
SurroundSoundCables
(x4)P759-006
PowerJack DCPowerJackforExternal
PowerSupply
DCPowerJackforExternal
PowerSupply
PowerConsumption 5.3V,9W 5.3V,10W
USB2.0HubPorts (x2)USBAFemale (x2)USBAFemale
Keyboard/MouseEmulation USB USB
MaxVideoResolution Digital–2560x1600,
Analog–2048x1536
Digital–2560x1600,
Analog–2048x1536
OperatingTemperature 32to122F(0to50C) 32to122F(0to50C)
StorageTemperature -4to140F(-20to60C) -4to140F(-20to60C)
Humidity 0to80%RH,Non-Condensing 0to80%RH,Non-Condensing
UnitDimensions(HxWxD,In) 2.2x10.6x3.5 2.2x10.6x3.5
UnitWeight(lbs) 2 2.1
*The mouse switching function is disabled by default, and needs to be turned on via hotkey command. For mouse
switching function to work, mouse emulation must be enabled. It is only compatible with 3-button scroll wheel
mice.
**The B004-DUA2-HR-K and B004-DUA4-HR-K include 2 sets of Speaker/Mic ports; (2) 3.5mm jacks on the
front and (2) 3.5mm jacks on the back. The front panel ports take priority over the back panel.
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Warranty & Warranty Registration
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
TRIPPLITEwarrantsitsproductstobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateof
initialpurchase.TRIPPLITE’sobligationunderthiswarrantyislimitedtorepairingorreplacing(atitssoleoption)anysuchdefective
products.Toobtainserviceunderthiswarranty,youmustobtainaReturnedMaterialAuthorization(RMA)numberfromTRIPPLITE
oranauthorizedTRIPPLITEservicecenter.ProductsmustbereturnedtoTRIPPLITEoranauthorizedTRIPPLITEservicecenterwith
transportationchargesprepaidandmustbeaccompaniedbyabriefdescriptionoftheproblemencounteredandproofofdateand
placeofpurchase.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoequipment,whichhasbeendamagedbyaccident,negligenceormisapplicationor
hasbeenalteredormodiedinanyway.
EXCEPTASPROVIDEDHEREIN,TRIPPLITEMAKESNOWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDINGWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.
Somestatesdonotpermitlimitationorexclusionofimpliedwarranties;therefore,theaforesaidlimitation(s)orexclusion(s)maynot
applytothepurchaser.
EXCEPTASPROVIDEDABOVE,INNOEVENTWILLTRIPPLITEBELIABLEFORDIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,INCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEOFTHISPRODUCT,EVENIFADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCH
DAMAGE.Specically,TRIPPLITEisnotliableforanycosts,suchaslostprotsorrevenue,lossofequipment,lossofuseof
equipment,lossofsoftware,lossofdata,costsofsubstitutes,claimsbythirdparties,orotherwise.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Visitwww.tripplite.com/warrantytodaytoregisterthewarrantyforyournewTrippLiteproduct.You’llbeautomaticallyenteredintoa
drawingforachancetowinaFREETrippLiteproduct!*
*Nopurchasenecessary.Voidwhereprohibited.Somerestrictionsapply.Seewebsitefordetails.
FCC Notice, Class B
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynot
causeharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperation.
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15ofthe
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receiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
AnychangesormodicationstothisequipmentnotexpresslyapprovedbyTrippLitecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethis
equipment.
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)
UndertheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directiveandimplementingregulations,whencustomers
buynewelectricalandelectronicequipmentfromTrippLitetheyareentitledto:
•Sendoldequipmentforrecyclingonaone-for-one,like-for-likebasis(thisvariesdependingonthecountry)
•Sendthenewequipmentbackforrecyclingwhenthisultimatelybecomeswaste
TrippLitefollowsapolicyofcontinuousimprovement.Productspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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Tripp Lite B004-DUA4-HR-K Owner's manual

Tripp Lite
Brand
Tripp Lite
Model
B004-DUA4-HR-K
Category
KVM switches
Type
Owner's manual
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