Tripp Lite 4 Port Kvm Manual

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4-Port USB KVM Switch
Model: B006-VU4-R
Safety Information  2
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Product Features 2-3
Specifications  4
Installation 4
Hotkey Operation 5-6
Troubleshooting   7
Warranty & Warranty Registration 7
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Safety Information
•  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the product to moisture.
•  Operate this product using only the included external power supply. Use of other power 
supplies could impair performance, damage the product, or cause fire.
•  Use only recommended accessories to avoid fire, shock or other hazards.
•  Unplug this product before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning 
fluids or aerosols, which could enter the unit and cause damage, fire or electrical shock.
•  Do not attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and visit  
www.tripplite.com/support.
•   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 
significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this 
equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air , oxygen or nitrous 
oxide.
Package Contents
•   B006-VU4-R 4-Port USB KVM Switch
•  External Power Supply (100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A)
•  Owner’s Manual
System Requirements
•  VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of supporting highest resolution of the 
connected computers
•  USB Mouse
•  USB Keyboard
•  Computer with a VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
•  Computer with a USB port
Product Features
•  Control up to four USB computers via one monitor, mouse and keyboard
•  Switch between connected computers via pushbuttons or hotkey commands
•  Auto Scan mode allows monitoring of connected computers without manually switching 
between them
•  Supports Microsoft Intellimouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice
•  LEDs provide easy monitoring of port status
•  Hot pluggable—computers can be added or removed without powering off the KVM 
switch
•  Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock states are saved when switching between 
connected computers
•  Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536, DDC2B
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Front Panel
Product Features (continued)
1 Port Selection Pushbuttons—Press the button of the desired port to switch the focus of 
the KVM switch to another computer.
2 Port Status LEDs—The LED will illuminate a dim or light orange to indicate that a 
computer is connected to the port and is powered-on. The LED will illuminate a bright 
orange to indicate that the corresponding port currently has the KVM switch’s focus.
3 Console Keyboard/Mouse Ports—The console’s USB Keyboard and USB Mouse 
connect to the KVM switch here.
Back Panel
1 Power Jack—The included external power supply connects here.
2 Console Video Port—The console’s VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor connects to the 
KVM switch here.
3 Computer USB Ports—The USB B connector on the P758-Series KVM Cable Kit 
connects to the KVM switch here.
4 Computer Video Ports—The HD15 Female connector on the P758-Series KVM Cable 
Kit connects to the KVM switch here.
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Installation
Note: Before you begin, power-off all devices that you will be connecting to the KVM 
switch. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power 
On feature.
1 Connect the console to the console ports on the KVM switch. The USB Keyboard and 
Mouse Console Ports are on the front of the unit. The HD15 Video Console Port is on 
the back of the unit.
2 Connect the USB and HD15 Computer ports on the back of the KVM switch to a 
computer using a P758-Series KVM Cable Kit. Repeat this step for each computer to be 
connected.
3 Connect the external power supply to the KVM switch and plug it into an appropriate 
power source. 
4 Turn on power to all connected computers.
Specifications
Max Number of Connected Computers4
Console Ports 1 x HD15 Female, 2 x USB A Female
Computer Ports 4 x USB B Female, 4 x HD15 Male
Power Supply Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A
Power Supply Output 5.3V, 2.4A
LEDs 4 x Orange/Online, 4 x Green/Selected
Maximum Supported Video Resolution 2048 x 1536, DDC2B
Operating Temperature 0° to 50° C
Storage Temperature -20° to 60° C
Humidity 0 to 80% RH, Non-Condensing 
Dimensions (H x W x D in.) 1.7 x 7.9 x 2.9
Weight (lbs.) 1.5
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Hotkey Operation
The B006-VU4-R allows the KVM switch to be controlled via the keyboard. The table 
below describes the available Hotkeys and their functions. Hotkey commands require that 
the [Shift] key be held down while the remaining hotkeys are pressed. The first two hotkeys 
will always be [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] 
is the default. It can be changed to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] using the Change Hotkey Mode Activation 
Command in the following table.
Hotkey FunctionHotkey Command
Initiate Hotkey 
Mode Hold down the [Shift] key and hit [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once Hotkey 
Mode has been initiated, your keyboard’s [Scroll Lock] and [Caps Lock] LEDs 
will blink in succession. Press the [Esc] key to exit Hotkey Mode.
Note: The default command uses [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]. This can be 
changed to [Ctrl], [Ctrl] using the Change Hotkey Mode Activation Command.
Switch to Next Port Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock], 
[Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press the [Enter] key to switch to the next port.
Note: The KVM will switch the consoles focus to the next port, regardless of 
whether a computer is connected to it or not.
Switch to Specific 
Port Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock], 
[Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press n, [Enter] (n=port number; 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Note: The KVM will switch to the selected port, regardless of whether a 
computer is connected to it or not.
Start Auto Scan Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and hitting [Scroll Lock], 
[Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press [a], [Enter]. The KVM begins scanning each 
port at 5 second intervals. To stop scanning at the currently selected computer, 
press the [Esc] key.
Note: The KVM switch will scan each port whether a computer is connected to 
the port or not.
Start Auto Scan with 
a Specific Duration Initiate Hotkey Mode by holding down the [Shift] key and pressing [Scroll 
Lock], [Scroll Lock]. Once initiated, press [a], n, [Enter] (n=scan duration 
between 1 and 99 seconds). Press the [Esc] key to stop scanning at the currently 
selected computer.
Note: The KVM switch will scan each port, whether a computer is connected to 
the port or not.
Initiate Setting Mode Hold down the [Num Lock] key, press and release the minus [-] key, and release 
the [Num Lock] key. When Setting Mode is initiated, your keyboard’s [Caps 
Lock] and [Scroll Lock] LEDs will blink in succession. Press the [Esc] k ey at 
an
 y time to exit Setting Mode.
Note: The default command is [Num Lock], minus [-]. This can be changed to 
[Ctrl], [F12] using the Change Setting Mode Activation Command.
Disable/Enable
Hotkey Commands Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and 
releasing the minus [-] key and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, 
press [x], [Enter] to Disable or Enable hotkey commands. When hotkey 
commands are disabled, the KVM ports are accessible via pushbutton only. 
Setting Mode commands will still be accessible.
Change Setting 
Mode Activation 
Command Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and 
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, 
press [h] to switch to [Ctrl], [F12]. When set at [Ctrl], [F12], change the Setting 
Mode Activation Command back to [Num Lock], minus [-] by holding down 
the [Ctrl] key, pressing and releasing the [F12] key, and releasing the [Ctrl] key. 
Once initiated, press [h] to switch to [Num Lock], minus [-].
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Change Hotkey Mode Activation 
CommandInitiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and 
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, 
press [t] to switch to [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. When set at [Ctrl], [Ctrl], change the Hotkey 
Mode Activation Command back to [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] by holding 
down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then 
releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, press [t] to switch to [Scroll 
Lock], [Scroll Lock]
Change Port OS to 
Mac When a Mac computer is connected to the KVM, it may be necessary to change 
this setting to ensure proper keyboard and mouse functionality. To change the 
port OS to Mac, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, 
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock] 
key. Once initiated, press [F2].
Change Port OS to 
Sun When a Sun computer is connected to the KVM, it may be necessary to change 
this setting to ensure proper keyboard and mouse functionality. To change the 
port OS to Sun, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, 
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. 
Once initiated, press [F3].
Change Port OS to 
Windows By default, each Port OS is set at Windows. To change the port OS to Windows, 
initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and 
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, 
press [F10].
Turn Beeper On/Off To turn the Beeper sound on or off when performing Hotkey and Setting 
Mode commands, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, 
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. 
Once initiated, press [b].
Keyboard/Mouse 
Reset If the keyboard and mouse are not responding normally, perform a Keyboard/
Mouse Reset: Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, 
pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and then releasing the [Num Lock] 
key. Once initiated, press [F5].
Show KVM  
Information This command will display the Hotkey Activation Command, Setting Mode 
Activation Command and each port’s OS Setting in a Word document or 
spreadsheet. To display this information, open a blank document or spreadsheet. 
Initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] key, pressing and 
releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. Once initiated, 
press [F4].
Restore Default 
Settings This command restores the KVM’s Hotkey Activation Command, Setting Mode 
Activation Command and each port’s OS Setting to the default value. To Re-
store Default Settings, initiate Setting Mode by holding down the [Num Lock] 
key, pressing and releasing the minus [-] key, and releasing the [Num Lock] key. 
Once initiated, press [r], [Enter].
Hotkey Operation (continued)
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Troubleshooting
ProblemAction
Keyboard
Not Responding • Check all keyboard connections to ensure they are secure.
• Perform the Keyboard/Mouse Reset hotkey command.
• Unplug and replug the keyboard from the KVM keyboard console port.
• Reset the KVM switch:
1) Turn off all connected computers. 2) Disconnect KVM Cable Kits from the 
KVM switch. 3) Wait 5 seconds, then reconnect the KVM Cable Kits to the 
KVM switch. 4) Turn connected computers back on.
Mouse
Not Responding • Check all mouse connections to ensure they are secure.
• Perform the Keyboard/Mouse Reset hotkey command.
• Unplug and replug the mouse from the KVM keyboard console port.
• Reset the KVM switch:
1) Turn off all connected computers. 2) Disconnect KVM Cable Kits from the 
KVM switch. 3) Wait 5 seconds, then reconnect the KVM Cable Kits to the 
KVM switch. 4) Turn connected computers back on.
Hotkey Commands 
Not Working • Verify that keyboard is functional. 
• If keyboard is not functional, use Keyboard Not Responding procedures
• If keyboatd is functional, perform Disable/Enable Hotkey Commands
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