Tripp Lite B004-VPA2-K-R User Manual

The B004-VPA2-K-R is a 2-port compact PS/2 KVM Switch 
with optional audio and microphone switching function. 
It allows you to access, control, boot and reboot multiple 
PS/2-enabled computers using a single keyboard, monitor, 
mouse console and optional speaker set and microphone. 
The B004-VPA2-K-R also offers user-programmable 
simultaneous/independent switching of applications. For 
users who need to use a hot key sequence other than the 
pre-programmed scroll locks, it also offers fi ve hot key 
confi guration alternatives.

The KVM Switch is a plug-and-play device, eliminating the 
need to confi gure the KVM Switch before installation. 

Note: Before connecting the KVM Switch to the computers, 
make sure all connected computers are powered-off. 
Otherwise, the computers will not be able to recognize the 
connected keyboard and mouse.

Step 1. Make sure all computers that are to be connected 
 

to the KVM Switch and their peripherals are 

 

in a powered-off state. If not, power them off before 

 

you proceed with the following steps.

Step 2. Connect the shared PS/2 keyboard, mouse, monitor, 
 

speaker set and microphone to the KVM Switch.

Step 3. Connect each of your computers to the KVM 
 

Switch using the included KVM and audio/

 microphone 

cables.

Step 4. Power-up the connected computers. After your 
 

computers are powered up, the keyboard and 

 

mouse will automatically be recognized. The KVM 

 

Switch should now be powered-up. You can now 

 

begin operating the KVM Switch.

Push Button Switching
The built-in push buttons allow you to directly control 
switching between computers. Simply press the button 
to switch computer ports. By default, Audio/Mic and PC 
Switching are simultaneous. To disable this feature, use the 
hot key sequence ScrLk + ScrLk + W.

(See Quick Reference Guide.)

Keyboard Hot Key Switching
A keyboard hot key sequence consists of at least three 
specifi c keystrokes. 

(See Quick Reference Guide.)

Hot key sequence: [ScrLk]* + [ScrLk]* + command key(s)

* User-defi nable: Scroll Lock, Caps, Esc, F12 or Num Lock.

Hot Key Sequence Confi guration
For users who want to use a sequence other than the two 
consecutive Scroll Locks, the B004-VPA2-K-R offers an 
additional convenient sequence confi guration option.

Step 1. Hit Scroll Lock + H (two beeps will signal readiness 
 

for new sequence selection). Or press and hold down 

 

the last push button (Port Selection Button) until you 

 

hear two beeps and then release the button.

Step 2. Select and press the key you would like to use as 
 

your sequence (Scroll Lock, Caps, Esc, F12 or 

 

Num Lock keys are available for selection) and 

 

you’ll hear a beep for selection confi rmation. Now 

 

you can use the new sequence to execute your hot 

 key 

commands.

Each keystroke within a hot key sequence should be 
pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hot key sequence 
will not be valid.

For detailed hot key sequences and their corresponding 
functional commands, please refer to the Quick Reference 
Guide on the other side of this manual.

Model: B004-VPA2-K-R

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