Page 3 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright Rose Electronics 1990-2001. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Rose ...
Page 4 - FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA; EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufactur...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Introduction .................................................................................................. 1 Features ................................................................................................. 2 Optional on-screen display (OSD) features............
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION; Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual; Introduction; nnn; KVM
INTRODUCTION Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics Vista Universal KVM switch. The Vista switch is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to providing state-of-the-art switching solutions for today’s demanding work place. ...
Page 8 - Features
2 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Features Available with DB25 or PC (keyboard, video monitor, mouse) CPU connectors. Access up to 4 or 8 computers from one KVM station. Select a computer from the front panel or simple keyboard commands. Models with the on-screen display (O...
Page 9 - Compatibility
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 3 Compatibility CPUs Computers Industry standard PCs, Unix computers such as RS-6000, HP 9000, SGI, DEC Alpha, and others. Monitors SVGA Keyboards US, Korean, Japanese, keyboards with or without Windows keys (101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 109 keys) (Some ...
Page 10 - OVERVIEW; System overview
OVERVIEW 4 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual System overview The Vista L-series switch is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free switching from a single KVM station to any connected CPU. You can switch to the connected computers by simple keyboard commands or using the front pane...
Page 11 - Power connectors
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 5 Figure 1. Typical installation Power connectors The power connector on the Vista switch is for a supplemental power adapter. Supplemental power may be needed if the cable length from the computers to the Vista switch is long or you are using a wire...
Page 12 - MODELS; Vista L-Series models
MODELS 6 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Vista L-Series models Figure 3. Vista 4 port Figure 4. Vista 8 port Activity LED (ACT) Lit when selected CPU has power. Flashes when Keyboard and mouse data is sent to the unit. Power LEDs Indicates which computers are powered on. Select LED...
Page 13 - Label
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 7 KVL-4UA rear connectors KVL-8UA rear connectors Label Connector type Description (4U) 1,2,3,4 DB25 Computer connectors (8U) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 DB25 Computer connectors Monitor HD15F KVM monitor connector Mouse MiniDin-6F KVM PS/2 mouse connector Keybo...
Page 14 - KVL-4PCA rear connectors
8 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual KVL-4PCA rear connectors KVL-8PCA rear connectors Label Connector Type Description Keyboard (MiniDin-6F) Mouse (MiniDin-6F) Video (HD15F) CPU connectors 1-4 on 4PC model 1-8 on 8PC model Monitor HD15F KVM monitor connector Mouse MiniDin-6F KVM PS/2...
Page 15 - CABLES; Vista cables; Vista to KVM station cable
CABLES Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 9 Vista cables Vista to CPU cables For the Vista models with DB25 CPU connectors, it is recommended that Rose Electronics cable part number CAB-WX0606C nnn or CAB-CX0606C nnn (DB25 to HD15/PS2/PS2) CPU cable be used. For the Vista models with ...
Page 16 - INSTALLATION; Installation; Connect the KVM station to the Vista switch.; Step 1 - Connecting the KVM station; Figure 5. Vista to KVM station
INSTALLATION 10 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Installation Installation of the Vista switch consists of the following steps: It is recommended that the CPUs be powered off. 1. Connect the KVM station to the Vista switch. (Connect the optional power adapter if the unit has the OSD...
Page 17 - Step 2 - Connect the CPUs; Figure 6. Vista to CPU
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 11 Step 2 - Connect the CPUs Connect the CPU keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports to the corresponding Vista switches keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports using the appropriate CPU cables as shown in Figure 6. For attached CPUs that use a seria...
Page 18 - Step 3 - Applying power
12 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Step 3 - Applying power It is recommended that each connected CPU be booted up starting with the CPU connected to Port #1. Switch the Vista to the CPU port by pressing the appropriate numbered button on the front panel (1-4 or 1-8). Boot that CPU....
Page 19 - Figure 7. Vista to CrystalView; CrystalView
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 13 The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse signals can be driven up to 1,000 feet using our CrystalView KVM extenders. Figure 7. Vista to CrystalView Figure 8. Vista Installation LOCAL REMOTE VISTA SWITCH UP TO 1,000’ CAT-5 CABLE UP TO 8 CPUs CAN BE...
Page 20 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Operating instructions; List computers
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Operating instructions The Vista switch is very easy to operate. Computer selection and set-up functions are entered from the keyboard. You can also select computers manually from the Vista’s front panel by using buttons 1-4...
Page 21 - Command; Mouse type
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 15 Keyboard commands (continued) Command Key Sequence Description Mode command <Ctrl> M x <Enter> Where: x = 1 for mode 1 x = 2 for mode 2 x = 3 for mode 3 x = 7 for mode 7 x = 8 for mode 8 x = 9 for mode 9 First select the CPU port to co...
Page 22 - Disconnects from computer.; Keyboard command description
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Keyboard commands (continued) Command Key Sequence Description Computer disconnect. <Ctrl> L Disconnects from computer. Scan (On) <Ctrl> S Turns scan mode on, causing the Vista to start scanning sequentially from...
Page 23 - Scan time interval; issue this command on non-NT or Win 2K based computers.; Send null byte
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 17 To enable the “Scan mode”, press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type S. The Vista switch will begin scanning sequentially from its current computer through the remaining computers (as set by the maximum computers command), and then be...
Page 24 - Keep command; Translator; Maximum computers
18 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Keep command Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “K”. The Keep command saves all settings. Mode command The Vista switch supports keyboard modes 1, 2 and 3 and mouse modes 7,8, and 9. To issue the “Mode” command, press and relea...
Page 25 - Reset to initial factory settings
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 19 Reset to initial factory settings The settings that have been previously set and saved in non-volatile memory can be returned to their initial factory settings by holding in buttons “1" and “2” on the front panel and press and release the ”Res...
Page 26 - MENUS; On-screen display option; Figure 9. Vista L-series menu structure
MENUS 20 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual On-screen display option The on-screen display (OSD) option is available for the Vista L-series models. You can use the OSD to configure the Vista switch, select a computer from a list, display what computer you are switched to and set up se...
Page 27 - Main menu; Figure 10. OSD Main menu
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 21 Main menu To access the main configuration menu, press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then the F12 key. The main menu will display on the KVM stations video monitor. (See Figure 10) To use the main menu, press the up/down arrow keys to sel...
Page 28 - Configure computer name; Figure 11. OSD Computer name
22 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Configure computer name Each computer is initially assigned a computer name, “computer x”, where “x” = 1-8. To change the computer name to one of your choosing, use the up/down arrow keys to select (highlight) the computers name to change. Once se...
Page 29 - Configure appearance; Figure 12. OSD Configure appearance
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 23 Configure appearance The “Configure appearance” menu allows you to change the foreground and background colors, position the computer name on the screen, change the name fadeout time, font, and set up a screen saver type. Figure 12 shows the “Conf...
Page 30 - Name x or y position:
24 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Appearance options: Foreground/Background color: Change the foreground and background colors of the computer label showing the selected computer. Solid colors are black, red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, and white. The transparent colors ar...
Page 31 - Blank screen; Configure security; Figure 13. OSD Configure passwords
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 25 Screen saver type: To change the “Screen saver type”, first select (highlight) the option and press the space bar to cycle through the list of all the available screen savers. Stop when the desired screen saver displays. The choices are: Blank s...
Page 32 - Configuration password:; DO NOT forget your configuration or access passwords.
26 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Configuration password: Assigning a “Configuration password” prevents unauthorized changes to the Vista switches’ configuration. To change the password, highlight the configuration password field and press <Enter> to clear the existing passw...
Page 33 - Configure mouse type; Figure 14. OSD Configure mouse
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 27 Configure mouse type The “Configure mouse type” menu allows you to change the mouse type for each connected CPU. Figure 14. OSD Configure mouse You should only have to change the mouse type if you un-plug the mouse or change the mouse from the aut...
Page 34 - Configure keyboard type; Figure 15. OSD Configure keyboard
28 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Configure keyboard type The “Configure keyboard type” menu allows you to change the keyboard type. Figure 15. OSD Configure keyboard You should only have to change the keyboard type if you un-plug the keyboard or change the keyboard from the auto-...
Page 35 - Configure miscellaneous; Figure 16. OSD Configure miscellaneous
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 29 Configure miscellaneous This menu allows you to change the maximum computer ports and scan time. Figure 16. OSD Configure miscellaneous Maximum ports: The “Maximum ports” configuration allows you to change the total number of computer ports that a...
Page 36 - Save; Figure 17. OSD Save menu
30 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Save The “Save” function, saves all configuration changes that have been made to flash memory. Figure 17. OSD Save menu To save the configuration changes that have been made, select (highlight) save from the main menu and press <Enter>. W he...
Page 37 - Computer select window; Figure 18. OSD Computer select window
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 31 Computer select window The OSD option allows you to switch to the connected computers from a list of computer names. Figure 18. OSD Computer select window To access the computer select window, press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then pres...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TroubleShooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 32 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual TroubleShooting CPU does not boot, keyboard or mouse error received Cable is loose, reseat cable and hit F1 to continue or reboot computer. Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed. Cable is defective; try u...
Page 39 - Video fuzzy
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 33 Video fuzzy Cable too long or wrong type. Use coax cable for high resolution. Mouse does not move The Vista is turned off after or not connected when CPU was booted or the application using the mouse was run. Exit and re-enter application or o...
Page 40 - SERVICE; Maintenance and repair; Rose Electronics; Technical support
SERVICE 34 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Maintenance and repair This unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair ...
Page 41 - SAFETY; Safety
SAFETY Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 35 Safety This Vista switch has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the Vista switch should be used with care. To protect yourself fro...
Page 42 - Safety and EMC regulatory statements; A W ARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can; CAUTION
36 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Safety and EMC regulatory statements Safety Information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A W ARNING in the manual denot...
Page 43 - Informations concernant la sécurité; WARNING
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 37 Safety and EMC regulatory statements Informations concernant la sécurité Symbole de référence à la documentation. Si le produit est marqué de ce symbole, reportez-vous à la documentation du produit afin d’obtenir des informations plus détaillées. ...
Page 44 - APPENDICES; Appendix A. Initial factory settings; Setting
APPENDICES 38 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Appendix A. Initial factory settings Setting Default Value Foreground Color White Background Color Blue X-position 45 Y-position 90 Fadeout Time 20 seconds Font 8 x 16 modern Screen Saver Fireflies Screen Saver Time 10 minutes Maximum P...
Page 45 - Appendix B. Parts and cables; CPU Adapter Cables for Models with DB25 Connectors; MiniDin-6 female to DB9 female adapter; Rackmount Kits; with desired length.
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 39 Appendix B. Parts and cables CPU Adapter Cables for Models with DB25 Connectors Part Number Description CAB-WX0606C nnn * VGA–PS/2 keyboard/mouse to DB25M CAB-WX0606C/AT nnn * VGA–AT keyboard–Serial (9) mouse to DB25M CAB-CX0606C nnn ** Coax VGA-P...
Page 46 - Appendix C. General specifications
40 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Appendix C. General specifications Size 13.2 W x 1.75 H x 4.5 D (in) 33.5 W x 4.45 H x 11.4 D (cm) Weight 3 lb. Environment 0 to 55°C., 0% to 80% non-condensing relative humidity Input Power Supplied by computers CPU Connectors KVL-4UA DB25 Female...
Page 47 - Appendix D. Rack mount instructions; Two black anodized mounting brackets.
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 41 Appendix D. Rack mount instructions The optional rack mount kit includes the following items: Two black anodized mounting brackets. Four 6 - 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws. To rack mount your Vista switch, attach the two rack mounting bra...
Page 48 - Appendix E. Rack mount illustration; to attach the Vista KVL chassis to the mounting brackets.
42 Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual Appendix E. Rack mount illustration Rack mount kits come with two (2) mounting brackets and four (4) screws to attach the Vista KVL chassis to the mounting brackets.
Page 49 - Appendix F. Typematic rate; Typematic Command
Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 43 Appendix F. Typematic rate Typematic Command Press the left <Ctrl> key, type “A”, enter the typematic value (1-3 digit) followed by <Enter>. The typematic value is determined from the following tables using the equation: Typematic Valu...
Page 50 - INDEX; Index
INDEX Vista L-Series Installation and Operations Manual 44 Index Appearance ......................................................................................... 23, 24 Button .............................................................................. 2, 3, 19, 27, 38, 40 Cables ................
