Personal Server Sharer User`s Manual SV200
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1. Additionally it saves all the extra space they would take up and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from one PC to the other Features e Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech MouseMan FirstMouse and IBM Scroll Point Mouse e Full Mouse Conversion Technology One PS 2 mouse controls both Serial and PS 2 based PCs Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free PC booting e Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock States are Saved and Restored When Switching e Supports 1920 x 1440 Resolution e Easy to Install No Software Required Standard Cables to Connect to the PCs Is All It Takes e Easy To Operate PC Selection Via Push Button Switch or Hot Keys Auto Scan Function to Monitor PC Operation Fi 2 tg e Compatible With All Operating Platforms e LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring e Saves Time Space Power and Equipment Costs e Non powered Hardware Requirements Console e One VGA SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation e One PS 2 mouse e One PS 2 style keyboard or AT style keyboard plus keyboard adapter PC The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to the system e A VGA SVGAor Multisync card e A 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 style or DB 9 standard serial mouse port e A 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 Style keyboard port with 5V DC on pin 4 and Ground2. on pin 3 or a 5 pin DIN AT Style keyboard port with 5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4 See the note under Cables in the next section Cables Although it is possible to use standard extender cables to connect the PCs to the StarView SV200 for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use high quality StarTech Cables 2 KXT101MMs and an MXT101HQ Unpacking The complete StarView SV200 package consists of e One StarView CPU Switch SV200 e One User Manual e One 6 pin MiniDIN to DB9 PS 2 to Serial adapter for use if one of the PCs have a serial mouse port e One 6 pin Mim DIN to 5 pin DIN adapter for use if one of the PCs has a AT keyboard port SSS __________ 3 yy Note The wiring of these adapters is custom to the StarView and should never be used for any other application Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping If you discover a problem contact your dealer Read the manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and or any devices it connects to Top View nt 1 Port Selection Button ee ae ee Pressing the Selection Button switches mi loft access back and forth between the PCs The ir V Selected LED lights to indicate which port tones is the active one A i 2 Selected LEDs S Lights to indicate the currently selected SE Sege ls port Depending on th
3. some older AT keyboards those with the function keys on the side will not work Some Notebook computers notably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba Tecra have trouble working with the StarView SV200 when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously To avoid this problem only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port to the StarView unit If you connect the mouse port you will need to use the notebook s keyboard when you switch to make the notebook the active computer EEE 7 WS Specifications Power Consumption DC 5V 20mA PC connections 2 Port selection Pushbutton Hotkeys LEDs Selected x 6 pin MiniDIN female PS 2 Console Keyboard in MiniDIN female PS 2 GPU x 6 pin miniDIN female PS 2 Console Connectors Mouse x 6 pin MiniDIN female PS PU 1 x HDDB15 pin female SVGA Console p o Video 2 x HDDB15 pin male SVGA CPU Operating Temperature 5 40 C Storage Temperature Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Enclosure Plastic Weight 6 7 ounces or 190g Dimension LxWxH 5 1 x 4 x 1 4 inches or 130x100x35 mm Radio amp TV Interference Statement WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to S
4. Personal STe RVIEW Server Sharer User s Manual SV200 REGISTERED StarTech e www startech com AN T me PACKING LIST e SV200 User s Manual e Keyboard Adapter e Mouse Adapter Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation procedures to prevent any damage to the SV200 and or the connecting devices All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners Overview The SV200 StarView CPU Switch is a control unit that allows access to two PC systems from a single console keyboard mouse and monitor With the StarView SV200 you can easily access two computers in a cost effective manner The StarView SV200 provides two convenient methods to access the PCs connected to the system using the push button Selection switch located on the unit s top panel and entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed There is no software to configure no installation routines and no incompatibility problems Since the StarView SV200 intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems There is no better way to save time and money than with a StarView SV200 installation By allowing a single console to manage both of the attached PCs the StarView SV200 eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each PC
5. and release Alt Ctrl Shift 2 Press and release 0 zero 3 Press Enter Once scanning begins it continues until you press the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode The port that was currently active at the time scanning stopped remains active Note While Auto Scan Mode is in effect none of the other keyboard keys will function You must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing the Spacebar in order to use the console for anything else Last Next Mode The Last Next feature is provided to enable you to quickly switch back and forth between computers in order to monitor them manually instead of using Auto Scan Mode This method lets you dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like as opposed to Auto Scan Mode which switches after a fixed interval To invoke Last Next Mode key in the following Hot Key combination 1 Press and release Alt Ctrl Shift 2 Press and release 9 3 Press Enter e ee Once Last Next Mode is active pressing the left Shift key LShift switches to the previous computer from the currently active one pressing RShift switches to the next computer in the installation Note While Last Next Mode is in effect none of the other keyboard keys will function You must exit Last Next Mode by pressing the Spacebar in order to use the console for anything else Appendix SELECTED LED Display Portis not selected On Steady Port is connected to the selected active PC Flashing on and off equal Po
6. e port s status the ptt ih LED may flash according to a specific pattern see the table in the Appendix for details CPU Port View hl t S I 1 PS 2 Style Mouse Connector i F 2 PS 2 Style Keyboard Connector 3 Video Connector Console View 1 Monitor Connector H See Te 2 PS 2 Style Mouse Connector I 3 PS 2 Style Keyboard Connector 4 Installation Before you begin make sure that power to all the devices StarView SV200 and both PCs you will be connecting up have been turned off al l E EET WC ET a Ae Ae A CS 1 Plug the monitor keyboard and mouse into the Console port connectors of the StarView SV200 unit 2 Use StarTech high quality extender cables 2 KXT101MMs and an MXT101HQ to connect the monitor keyboard and mouse ports of the PCs to the StarView SV200 CPU Ports If you need to use the supplied adapters they must be installed on the PC end of the connecting cable 3 Turn on the power to the connected PCs Operation Controlling both PCs in your StarView SV200 installation from a single console could not be easier Two port selection methods that provide instant access to either PC are available e Manual Port Selection Hot Key Port Selection Note The SV200 s Power On default is to link to Port 1 If the PC attached to Port 1 is inactive the monitor will be blank so it may appear as if the unit is not functioning This is not the case Simply
7. rt is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode Flashing on long and off short Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Last Next mode Troubleshooting C e Keyboard is not Keyboard needs to be reset Unplug the keyboard from the StarView and plug it back in StarView needs to be reset Turn off the PCs Wait for 5 seconds then turn them back on StarView is in autoscan or Press the spacebar to exit the mode last next mode Mouse needs to be reset Unplug the mouse from the StarView Mouse is not and plug it back in responding StarView needs to be reset Turn off the PCs Wait for 5 seconds then turn them back on responding Mouse uses unsupported The StarView does not support some special mode mice that have extra functions like 4 buttons If the problem persists try a standard mouse and a standard mouse driver for your OS Video Problems Resolution set too high Although the Personal StarView supports very high resolution there is a limit Select a lower resolution Cable quality not good We strongly recommend the StarTech 3 in 1 enough cable or the MXT101HQ series video cables They use coaxial wire to maintain the high bandwidth Note If you are experiencing problems first make sure that there are no problems with the cables and that they are all properly connected The StarView SV200 is designed to work with AT and PS 2 keyboards Older XT 84 key and
8. ubpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALLTHE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates
9. use one of the Port Selection methods described below to switch to the active PC on Port 2 Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection you simply press the Port Selection button on the StarView s top panel to switch back and forth between computers The Selected LED on the top panel lights to indicate which port is active EN D wm Hot Key Port Selection Hot Key navigation allows you to select the active PC directly from the keyboard instead of having to manually select it by pressing the Port Selection button The StarView SV200 provides several Hot Key navigation features e Selecting the Active Port e Auto Scan Mode e Last Next Mode Note All Hot Key operations begin by pressing and releasing the Alt Ctrl Shift combination The combination must all be on the same side De LeftAlt LeftCtrl LeftShift or RightAlt RightCtrl RightShift Selecting the Active Port Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID CPU1 or CPU2 You access the PC attached to a port by specifying the Port ID as part of the Hot Key combination as follows 1 Press and release Alt Ctrl Shift 2 Key in the appropriate Port ID 1 or 2 3 Press Enter Auto Scan Mode The StarView SV200 s Auto Scan feature automatically switches between the two PCs at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself To invoke Auto Scan Mode key in the following Hot Key combination 1 Press
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