Black Box ServSwitch Secure and Secure PLus Home Theater Server User Manual


 
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Making connections
Connections to the ServSwitch unit do not need to follow the precise order
given in this user guide, although if one or more systems must be hot-plugged,
connect these after all other connections have been made.
IMPORTANT: All rear panel connectors are clearly marked, however, take great
care not to cross connect any links or devices. You are recommended to connect
all of the links within one channel before proceeding to the next channel.
Note: In order to minimize signal emissions, you are strongly recommended to
use good quality shielded cables throughout and to fit ferrite cores at each end
of every cable.
Connections to computer systems
To connect a keyboard and mouse link
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the unit and the
host computer(s) to be connected.
To connect an audio link
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the unit and the
host computer(s) to be connected.
2 At the rear panel of the unit, choose the appropriate channel group (1 to 4)
and connect an audio link cable to the socket marked
2 At the rear panel of the unit, choose the appropriate channel group (1 to 4)
and connect a USB link cable (square type-B plug) to the socket marked
3 Attach the other end of the USB link cable to a vacant USB socket of the
appropriate host computer (this will most probably require a rectangular
type-A USB plug).
Note: If the smart card reader is fitted and used, its signals will also be
presented to the computer(s) via this common USB link.
3 Attach the other end of the audio link cable to the speaker socket of the
appropriate system.
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