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Compliance Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The 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. FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Warning Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference. Achtung Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen.
KCC Statement
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Industry Canada Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. RoHS This product is RoHS compliant.
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1782A / CS1784A. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1782A / CS1784A system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The necessary steps are provided. Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS1782A / CS1784A. Chapter 4, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CS1782A / CS1784A installation. Chapter 5, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings. Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the CS1782A / CS1784A's firmware with the latest available versions. Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS1782A / CS1784A.
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Conventions This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced [ ]
1.  >

Indicates text that you should key in.
Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start > Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Package Contents
The CS1782A / CS1784A package consists of:  1 CS1782A / CS1784A USB DVI Dual Link KVMPTM Switch  2 custom DVI-D KVM cable sets (CS1782A only)  4 custom DVI-D KVM cable sets (CS1784A only)  2 custom 7.1 channel surround sound cable sets (CS1782A only)  1 power adapter  1 user instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
* Features may have been added to the device since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.
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Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International North America

http://www.aten.com http://www.aten-usa.com

User Information

Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International

http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number:

International China Japan Korea North America

886-2-8692-6959 86-400-810-0-810 81-3-5615-5811 82-2-467-6789 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111

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User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Contents
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CS1782A Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CS1784A Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CS1782A Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CS1784A Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CS1782A 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Basic Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mouse Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Cycling Through the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alternate Port Switching Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 List Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Keyboard Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hotkey Buzzer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mouse Port-switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Keyboard Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SPC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Power on Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 5. Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Overview
The CS1782A / CS1784A USB DVI Dual Link KVMPTM Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2/4 port KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as providing an interface for a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) monitor. In addition, the CS1782A / CS1784A comes with ATEN's new Video DynaSyncTM technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution, and power on detection, which means if one computer is powered off, the CS1782A / CS1784A will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer. Further innovations include the latest in mouse portswitching ­ simply double-click on the scroll wheel of a USB mouse to change ports ­ and gaming keyboard support, making the CS1782A / CS1784A the new standard for desktop KVM switches.
As a KVM switch, the CS1782A / CS1784A allows users to access two or four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB 2.0 hub, it permits each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a one-computer-at-a-time basis.
The unit's independent switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase separate standalone peripheral sharers.
The CS1782A / CS1784A further improves on previous designs with DVI connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital video input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs). The CS1782A / CS1784A also breaks into the computer gaming environment as it supports gaming keyboard functions. It allows users to enjoy and control their game applications with familiar keyboard inputs without having to change to a compatible keyboard.
The CS1782A / CS1784A is audio enabled, with the CS1782A supporting 7.1 channel surround sound audio and the CS1784A supporting 2.1 channel surround sound audio. You can listen to the audio output of each computer on
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two sets of speakers on a one-computer-at-a-time basis. As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM focus. Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS1782A / CS1784A intercepts keyboard input directly, it will work on multiple computing platforms (PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC, and Sun Microsystems Sparc). There are three convenient methods to access the computers: port selection pushbuttons located on the unit's front panel; hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard; and via mouse ­ simply double-click on the scroll wheel of a USB mouse to change ports. There is no better way to save time and money than with a CS1782A / CS1784A installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS1782A / CS1784A setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
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Features
 2-port DVI KVMP Switch with USB 2.0 and 7.1 Surround Sound Audio (CS1782A)
 4-port DVI KVMP Switch with USB 2.0 and 2.1 Surround Sound Audio (CS1784A)
 One USB console controls two/four computers and two additional USB devices
 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in; fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
 Full bass response provides a rich experience for 7.1 channel surround sound systems (CS1782A)
 Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems (CS1784A)
 Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and mouse  Multiplatform support ­ Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, Mac, and
Sun*  Independent switching of KVM, USB hub, and Audio focus  DVI digital and analog monitor support ­ fully compliant with the DVI-I
specifications (custom DVI-I cable needed for analog output support)  Superior video quality:
 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (Single Link)  2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (Dual Link)  Supports widescreen resolutions  Video DynaSyncTM ­ Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports  Power on detection ­ if one of the computers is powered off, the switch will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer  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  Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation*
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 Multilingual keyboard mapping ­ supports English, Japanese, and French keyboards
 Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers  Firmware upgradable
Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards 2. Mac / Sun keyboard work only with their own computers
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Console  A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution  A USB mouse  A USB keyboard  Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer:  A DVI port
Note: The video quality of the display is affected by the performance of the graphics card. For best results, we recommend you upgrade to a more powerful discrete graphics card.
 A USB Type-A port  (Optional) Audio ports

Cables
Only DVI-D KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with this switch, may be used to link to the computers. Two (CS1782A) or four (CS1784A) cable sets are provided with this package.
Note: The video quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the cables. If you need additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to purchase the appropriate ones for your switch.

Type
USB DVI-D Dual Link Cables

Length 1.8 m 3.0 m 5.0 m

Part Number 2L-7D02UD 2L-7D03UD 2L-7D05UD

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

Windows Linux
UNIX
Novell Mac

OS
RedHat SuSE Debian Ubuntu AIX FreeBSD Sun Netware

Version 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / 7 9.0 and higher 10 / 11.1 and higher 3.1 / 4.0 7.04 / 7.10 4.3 and higher 5.5 and higher Solaris 8 and higher 6.0 and higher OS 9 to 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

Note: 1. Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.
2. The CS1782A / CS1784A has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, so does not support PCs or OS that do not support USB 2.0.

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No. 1
2
3 4

Component

Description

port selection pushbuttons

For manual port selection (see Overview, page 15, also):
 Press a port selection pushbutton for less than two seconds to
bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
 Press a port selection pushbutton twice to bring the audio focus to
the computer attached to its corresponding port.
 Press a port selection pushbutton for longer than two seconds to
bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
 Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto
Scan Mode, see Auto Scanning, page 24 for details.

port LEDs

The port LEDs are built into the port selection switches. The upper ones are the KVM port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:
KVM
 Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
 Flashes to indicate that firmware upgrade mode is in effect.  Lights BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to
the corresponding port is the KVM focus (Selected).
 Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to the correspond-
ing port is being accessed under auto scan mode.
USB
 Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corre-
sponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

audio ports

The cables from your main speakers and main microphone plug in here. The speakers and microphone plugged in here have priority over those in the rear panel.

USB 2.0 hub

USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this port (this may require an extra power adapter).

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No. Component

Description

1

console port The cables from your DVI monitor, USB keyboard, USB

section

mouse, speakers, and microphone plug in here. Each

connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate

itself.

2

KVM port

The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in

section

here. Each KVM port section is comprised of a microphone

jack, speaker jack(s), USB type B socket and a DVI

connector.

3

power jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack.

4

USB 2.0

hub

USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this port (this may require an extra power adapter).

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Hardware Setup
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 43. Please review it before proceeding.
2. To prevent damage to your installation from power surges or static electricity. It is important that all connected devices are properly grounded.
3. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
4. Please operate the device with caution when under high environmental temperatures, as the surface of the device may become overheated under such conditions. For instance, the surface temperature of the device may reach 70 °C (158 °F) or higher when the environmental temperature reaches close 50 °C (122 °F).
Cable Connections
To set up your CS1782A / CS1784A installation, refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following:
1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports located on the unit's rear panel.
2. Plug your console monitor into the DVI console port located in the unit's rear panel and power on the monitor.
3. Plug your main microphone and speakers into the console microphone and speaker jacks located on the unit's front panel. The microphone and speakers plugged into this panel have priority over those in the rear panel.
4. Plug your secondary microphone and 2.1 / 7.1 speakers into the console audio ports located on the unit's rear panel. 4a. Plug one end of the 7.1 surround sound cable provided with the package into the 7.1 channel audio ports on the CS1782A
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4b. Plug the other end of the 7.1 surround sound cable into the 7.1 channel audio ports on your computer. 5. Using a KVM cable set (provided with this package), plug the DVI connector into any available DVI socket in the KVM port section of the switch, then plug the accompanying USB, microphone and speaker connectors into their corresponding USB, microphone, and speaker sockets. Note: Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM port sockets (all in port
1, all in port 2, etc.). Each socket is marked with an appropriate icon. 6. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB, video, microphone, and
speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer. 7. Plug your USB peripherals into the USB Type-A ports in the USB hub
section. 8. Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power
source, then plug power adapter cable into the switch's power jack. 9. Power on the computers.
Note: Make sure the computers and devices that the CS1782A / CS1784A connects to are also properly grounded.
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7 3

1

4

6

5 8
2
USB DVI KVM Cable Set

6
USB DVI KVM Cable Set
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7.1 Channel Surround Sound Audio Cable Set

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Basic Operation
Overview
There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual ­ which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit's front panel; Mouse ­ which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; and Hotkey ­ which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.
Manual Switching
For manual port selection:  Press and hold a port selection pushbutton for more than 2 seconds to
bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The USB and Audio focus does not change ­ they stay with the port that they are already on.  Press a port selection pushbutton twice to bring the audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Press and release a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus, plus the USB and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Press and hold port selection pushbutton 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 24 for details.  Press and release either port selection pushbutton to stop Auto Scan Mode. The KVM focus goes to the computer attached to the corresponding port of the switch you pressed.
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Mouse Port Switching
The CS1782A / CS1784A supports the very latest in mouse port-switching ­ simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports. Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice.
2. The default setting is disabled. 3. This feature is only supported when Mouse Emulation is enabled. See
Mouse Emulation Control, page 30, for details.
Hot Plugging
The CS1782A / CS1784A supports USB hot plugging ­ components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.
Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to Power Off the CS1782A / CS1784A unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. 2. Unplug the switch's power adapter cable. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch's power adapter cable back in. 4. After the switch is up, Power On the computers.
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Port ID Numbering
Each KVM port section on the CS1782A / CS1784A switch is assigned a port number. (1 or 2 for the CS1782A; 1 to 4 for the CS1784A). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see page 9 for details). The Port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number it is connected to. For example, a computer connected to KVM port 2 has a Port ID of 2. The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM, USB peripheral, and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method (see page 21 for details).
Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings
When Hotkey Setting Mode has been activated, pressing [S] will invoke the alternative front panel pushbutton manual port selection functions as follows (see page 29, also):  Press and hold a port selection pushbutton for more than 2 seconds to
bring the KVM, audio and USB focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Press a port selection pushbutton twice to bring the audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Press a port selection pushbutton once to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Press and hold port selection pushbuttons 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 24 for details.
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Hotkey Operation
The CS1782A / CS1784A provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. Therefore, you can give one computer the KVM focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus.

Port Switching
All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions that each combination performs.
Note: If using the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used, instead. See Alternate Port Switching Keys, page 26 for details.

Cycling Through the Ports

Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [U] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter]

Action
Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus from the port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS1782A; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS1784A). Note: The KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.
Brings only the KVM focus from the port that currently has it to the next port on the installation. The USB and audio focus remain where they are.
Brings only the USB hub focus from the port that currently has it to the next port on the installation. The KVM and audio focus remain where they are.
Brings only the audio focus from the port that currently has it to the next port on the installation. The KVM and USB hub focus remain where they are.

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Example 1 To bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus from port 1 to port 2, do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [Enter].
Example 2 To bring the KVM focus from port 1 to port 2, do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [K]. 3. Press [Enter].
Example 3 To bring the USB hub focus from port 1 to port 2, do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [U]. 3. Press [Enter].
Example 2 To bring the audio focus from port 1 to port 2, do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [S]. 3. Press [Enter].
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Going Directly to a Port

Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [S] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [U] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [S] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [S] [Enter]

Action
Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. Note: The KVM, USB hub, and audio focus all go to this port even if they were on different ports to begin with.
Brings only the KVM focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The USB hub and audio focus remain where they are.
Brings only the USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The KVM and audio focus remain where they are.
Brings only the audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The KVM and USB hub focus remain where they are.
Brings the KVM and USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The audio focus remains where it is.
Brings the KVM and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The USB hub focus remains where it is.
Brings the USB hub and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The KVM focus remains where it is.

Note: The n stands for the computer's Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). See Port ID Numbering, page 17. Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.
Example 1
To bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following:
1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice.
2. Press [2]. 3. Press [Enter].

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Example 2 To bring only the KVM focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [K]. 4. Press [Enter].
Example 3 To bring only the USB hub focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [U]. 4. Press [Enter].
Example 4 To bring only the audio focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [S]. 4. Press [Enter].
Example 5 To bring the KVM and USB hub focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [K], and then press [U]. 4. Press [Enter].
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Example 6 To bring the KVM and audio focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [K], and then press [S]. 4. Press [Enter]. Example 7 To bring the USB hub and audio focus from a port to a specified port number (e.g., port 2), do the following: 1. Press [Scroll Lock] twice. 2. Press [2]. 3. Press [U], and then press [S]. 4. Press [Enter].
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Auto Scanning
The CS1782A / CS1784A's Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus doesn't switch. They stay at the port they were on when Auto Scanning started.See the table below for details. .

Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter]
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [n] [Enter]

Action
Invokes Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals. Five second intervals is the Default setting.
The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1782A / CS1784A should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination

Note: 1. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended ­ only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode (press the Esc key or the Spacebar) in order to regain normal control of the console.
2. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard and mouse do not switch. They stay at the port they were on when Auto Scanning started.
3. To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the ESC key or the Spacebar.

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Hotkey Setting Mode
Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1782A / CS1784A switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. Note: 1. There is an alternate key combination to invoke HSM. See page 26
for details. 2. The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise
Hotkey invocation is canceled. When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HSM. Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended ­ only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input. At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually. To exit HSM manually, press the Esc key, or the Spacebar.
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Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25) 2. Press and release [H].
The HSM invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus). Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to
the original HSM invocation keys, invoke HSM, then press and release the H key again.
Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping the Ctrl key twice ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]). To change the port switching activation keys, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25) 2. Press and release [T] . Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to
the original [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] method, invoke HSM, then press and release the T key again.
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Keyboard Operating Platform
The CS1782A / CS1784A's default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac attached to a port, for example, you can change the port's keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac keyboard. The procedure is as follows:
1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set.
2. Invoke HSM (see page 25)
3. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table below). After completing this procedure, you automatically exit HSM.

Function Key [F2]
[F3] [F10]

Operation
Enables Mac keyboard emulation, see Mac Keyboard, page 35 for details.
Enables Sun keyboard emulation, see Sun Keyboard, page 36 details.
Auto detects the keyboard operating platform (for PC compatible systems). Activates Pass Through keyboard mode (keystrokes are sent directly to the computer instead of through the Mac or Sun emulator).

Note: To set the keyboard language, see Keyboard Language, page 28.

List Switch Settings To see a listing of the current switch settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page
window. 2. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 3. Press and release [F4] to display the settings.

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USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press and release [F5].
Keyboard Language To change the keyboard language, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [F6] [nn] [Enter].
Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15).
Hotkey Buzzer Control The Buzzer can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable the Buzzer, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press and release [B]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable.
Port Switching Keys The Port Switching Keys ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] / [Ctrl] [Ctrl]) can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [X] [Enter]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable.
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Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the CS1782A / CS1784A to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter]. The orange front panel LEDs flash to indicate Firmware
Upgrade Mode is in effect.
Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 37, for details.
Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1782A / CS1784A to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. See Hotkey Default Settings, page 50
Video DynaSync Video DynaSync is ATEN's exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. To invoke Video DynaSync, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25) 2. Press [D].
Note: If the monitor is disconnected and reconnected, the CS1782A / CS1784A re-executes Video DynaSync.
Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings To toggle between the default and the alternative front panel pushbutton manual port selection settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25) 2. Press [S]. See Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings, page 17, for full details.
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Mouse Emulation Control The default setting is enabled. To disable, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [M]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable.
Mouse Port-switching The Mouse Port-switching function can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is disabled. To enable, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [W]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to disable.
Note: This feature is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. The default setting is OFF. This feature is only supported when mouse emulation is also enabled. See Mouse Emulation Control, above.
Keyboard Emulation Control Console keyboard port emulation/bypass feature supports most gaming/ multimedia keyboards. The default setting is enabled. To disable, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [N]. 3. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable.
Note: When keyboard emulation is disabled, the [M], [W], [F2], [F3], [F4], [F5], [F6], and [F10] are disabled. See page 32, for details.
SPC Mode To set the keyboard/mouse to use SPC mode so that it can work under special operating systems as a standard (104 key) keyboard/mouse, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press [F1].
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Power on Detection With Power on Detection if the focus computer is powered off, the switch will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer. Power on Detection can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable Power on Detection, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 25). 2. Press and release [E]. This setting is a toggle. Repeat to enable.
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HSM Summary Table
After invoking HSM (see page 25), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function:

Key

Function

[H]

Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate ([Ctrl]

[F12]) HSM invocation keys.

[T]

Toggles between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) and alternate

([Ctrl] [Ctrl]) Port Switching keys.

[F2]

Enables Mac keyboard emulation.

[F3]

Enables Sun keyboard emulation.

[F10]

Automatically detects and sets the keyboard operating platform.

[F4]

Lists the current switch settings via the paste function of a text editor.

[F5]

Performs a reset on all USB devices.

[F6] [nn] [Enter]

Sets the keyboard language.
Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents one of the following keyboard language code: US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15.

[B]

Enables/Disables the buzzer.

[X] [Enter] Enables/Disables the port switching keys.

[R] [Enter] Resets the hotkey settings to their default status.

[u] [p] [g] [r] [a] Invokes Firmware Upgrade Mode. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, [d] [e] [Enter] page 37, for full details.

[D]

Invokes Video DynaSync, ATEN's exclusive technology that

eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when

switching between ports.

[E]

Enables/Disables the Power on Detection feature. See Power on

Detection, page 31 for details.

[S]

Toggles between the default and alternate manual port selection

pushbutton settings.

[N]

Enables/Disables keyboard emulation.

[M]

Enables/Disables mouse emulation.

[W]

Enables/Disables mouse port-switching.

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Key

Function

[F1]

Sets the SPC mode so that it can work under special operating

systems as a standard (104 key) keyboard/mouse.

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Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.

PC Keyboard [Shift] [Ctrl]

Mac Keyboard Shift Ctrl

[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4] [Alt]
[Print Screen] [Scroll Lock]
[Enter] [Backspace]
[Insert] [Ctrl]

Alt F13 F14
=
Return Delete Help
F15

Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key.

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Sun Keyboard

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.

PC Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] [Ctrl] [F2] [Ctrl] [F3] [Ctrl] [F4] [Ctrl] [F5] [Ctrl] [F6] [Ctrl] [F7] [Ctrl] [F8] [Ctrl] [F9]
[Ctrl] [F10] [Ctrl] [1]

Sun Keyboard Stop Again Props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Find Cut

[Ctrl] [2]

-

[Ctrl] [3]

+

[Ctrl] [4]

[Ctrl] [H]

Help Compose



Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key.

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The Firmware Upgrade Utility
The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com
Before you Begin
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS1782A / CS1784A) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.
3. Power off the switch. Unplug the KVM cables from the back of the switch. If you are using a power adapter, unplug it and remove its connector from the switch's power jack. Connect one of the USB DVI KVM cable set's USB Type-A connectors to a USB hub port on your computer.
4. At the other end of the USB DVI KVM cable set, connect the USB Type-B connector to the USB Type-A port in the port 1 KVM section. Note: The USB DVI KVM cable set's USB Type-B connector can be connected to any USB Type-B KVM port section, but the port selection pushbutton to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode in Step 5, below must be port 1.
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5. To invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode, press and hold the port 1 selection pushbutton. While holding the button, plug the power adapter to the switch's power jack. The front panel orange LEDs flash to indicate that Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect.
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Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file ­ either by double clicking the file icon, or using a command line to enter the full path. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears:
2. Read the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).

3. Click Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.

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4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, a dialog box gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.
If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.
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Upgrade Succeeded
After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:
Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the CS1782A / CS1784A exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself.
Upgrade Failed
If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should do the following: 1. Power off the CS1782A / CS1784A by removing the power jack. 2. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode by holding down the port 1 selection
pushbutton in the front panel (see Components, page 7) and power on the CS1782A / CS1784A. The orange LEDs flash together. 3. Do the firmware upgrade procedure again.
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Safety Instructions
 This product is for indoor use only.  Read all of 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.  To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded.  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.  Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.  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 fire or electrical shock.  Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.  The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.  Liquid has been spilled into the device.  The device has been exposed to rain or water.  The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.  The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.  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 qualified technician to repair.
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Technical Support
International  For online technical support ­ including troubleshooting, documentation,
and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page vii.

North America

Email Support

Online Technical Support

Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates

Telephone Support

support@aten-usa.com http://www.aten-usa.com/support
1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111

When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.  Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,
expansion cards, and software.  Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.  The sequence of operations that led up to the error.  Any other information you feel may be of help.

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Specifications

Function

CS1782A

Computer Connections

Port Selection

Connectors

Console Keyboard

Ports

Video

Mouse

Audio Line out

2 Front Panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, Mouse 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel)
1 x DVI-I Female (white) 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green; 1 x front
panel, 1 x rear panel)

Line In

1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Blue)

Side Speaker out

1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Gray)

Rear Speaker out

1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black)

Center/Subwoofer

1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Orange)

Microphone

2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)

KVM Ports

Keyboard/Mouse Video Audio Line out
Line In Side Speaker out

Rear Speaker out

Center/Subwoofer

Power USB 2.0 Hub

Microphone

2 x USB Type-B Female (White) 2 x DVI-I F (White)
2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Blue) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Gray) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Black) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Orange) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)
1 x DC Jack 2 x USB Type-A Female (White; 1 x front panel,
1 x rear panel)

Switches LEDs
Emulation Video

Selected On Line / Selected USB Link Keyboard / Mouse

2 x Pushbutton 2 (Orange) 2 (Green) USB
Dual Link DVI: 2560 x 1600 Single Link DVI: 1920 x 1200

Scan Interval

Power Consumption

Environment Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Humidity

Physical Properties

Housing Weight

Dimensions (L x W x H)

1­99 secs. (5 secs. default) DC 5.3V, 3.3W 0­50ºC -20­60ºC
0­80% RH, Non-condensing Metal 0.90 kg
27.00 x 8.80 x 5.55 cm

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Function

CS1784A

Computer Connections

Port Selection

Connectors Console Keyboard

Ports

Video

Mouse

Audio Speaker

Microphone

KVM Ports

Keyboard/Mouse Video

Audio Speaker

Microphone

Power

USB 2.0 Hub

Switches LEDs
Emulation Video

Selected On Line / Selected USB Link Keyboard / Mouse

Scan Interval Power Consumption Environment Operating Temp.
Storage Temp. Humidity Physical Housing Properties Weight Dimensions (L x W x H)

4 Front Panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, Mouse 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel)
1 x DVI-I Female (white) 1 x USB Type-A Female (Black; rear panel) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1
x rear panel)
2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
4 x USB Type-B Female (White) 4 x DVI-I F (White)
4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) 4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)
1 x DC Jack 2 x USB Type-A Female (White; 1 x front panel, 1 x
rear panel)
4 x Pushbutton 4 (Orange) 4 (Green) USB
Dual Link DVI: 2560 x 1600 Single Link DVI: 1920 x 1200
1­99 secs. (5 secs. default) DC 5.3V, 5.91W 0­50ºC -20­60ºC
0­80% RH, Non-condensing Metal 0.93 kg
27.00 x 8.80 x 5.55 cm

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Troubleshooting
Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product's firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. See Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, for details.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Action

Mouse and/or Keyboard not responding.

Improper mouse and/or keyboard reset.

Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), then plug it/them back in.

KVM switch

Power off all devices on the installation (see

needs to be reset. safety note, page 43); power off the KVM

switch; wait five seconds; then power up.

USB devices not responding.

USB ports need to Unplug the device's USB cable from the USB

reset.

port on the switch's rear panel, then plug it

back in.

PC or OS does not support USB 2.0.

The unit has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, so does not support PCs or OS that do not support USB 2.0.

For OS that do not support USB 2.0, keyboard and mouse functions can be reset using the [F1] hotkey function. See SPC Mode, page 30.

Device not recognized (Windows).

Windows timing problem.

Unplug the KVM cable from the computer's USB port; go into Windows' System Settings and remove the Unknown Device entry; plug the KVM cable back in. Windows now recognizes the device.

Cannot switch ports by pressing [Scroll Lock] twice.

Keyboard is incompatible with Scroll Lock invocation.

Switch to the Alternate HSM invocation keys. See Alternate HSM Invocation Keys, page 26, for details.

Monitor does not display after KVM cable set is hot plugged.

Some HDMI/DVI graphics cards are incompatible with cable set hot plugging.

Power off all devices on the installation (see safety note, page 43); power off the CS1784A; confirm all KVM cables are properly connected; power on the CS1784A; power on the computers.

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Action

When switching to an HDMI computer, there is no display on the monitor.

Graphics card is DVI-I (Digital and Analog).

Adjust the graphics card settings to digital only.
Replace graphics card with DVI-D or HDMI graphics card.

When switching Monitor is new or Switch ports again and wait two or more

ports, the monitor this is the first

seconds for the monitor's EDID to pass to the

does not display. time installation. PC.

The monitor's EDID has not passed through to the PC when switching ports.

Use the [d] hotkey to invoke Video DynaSync one more time or switch to another PC to reconnect the CS1784A. See HSM Summary Table, page 32.

Gaming keyboard connected to USB 2.0 peripheral port does not not work properly.

KVM hotkeys are not supported.

Toggle the Keyboard Emulation hotkey [N] off and on again. See Keyboard Emulation Control, page 30. Keyboard emulation must be enabled to use all the keyboard's special keys.

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Hotkey Default Settings

The hotkey factory default settings are as follows:

Setting Port Switching (Default / Alternative) Invoking HSM Auto Scan Interval
Keyboard Operating Platform Mouse Emulation Mouse Port-switching Keyboard Emulation Video DynaSync Port Switching Keys (On / Off) Buzzer Power on Detection Keyboard Language

Hotkey [T]

Default [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[H]

[Number Lock] [-]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter]

5 seconds

[F10]

PC Compatible

[M]

Enabled

[W]

Disabled

[N]

Enabled

[D]

Enabled

[X] [Enter]

Enabled

[B]

Enabled

[E]

Enabled

[F6] [nn] [Enter] English
Note: nn is the language number

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Limited Warranty
ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty. What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product. Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN. To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website: http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/
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