StarTech.com StarView SV231 User's Manual
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1. Ensure that all cables are well seated Check that keyboard mouse cables are not swapped Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView Symptom Causes Solutions Keyboard or Improper power up Press and hold down the mouse does not sequence push button for 3 work seconds the StarView will mouse not properly re initialize the keyboard and mouse If problem persists unplug the keyboard or mouse wait for few seconds then plug it back Keyboard error Loose keyboard Make sure keyboard on boot connection cables are well seated Keyboard The computer was Press both SHIFT keys strokes shifted in shifted state when last switched Auto Scan does All PCs are off or Turn computers on not switch PC jonly one PC is Press left Ctrl key twice automatically turnedon Scan fto abort Auto Scan mode and StarView mode works for beeps power on computers only keys do not work in Manual Scan The StarView fails to function occasionally Computer can not use serial mouse Not functional in cascade configuration All PCs are off or only one PC is turned on Scan mode works for power on computers only Computers do not supply enough power Loose mouse adapter Incorrect mouse adapter In master slave configuration the master unit must Turn computers on Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode Add a power adapter with minimum of DC 9V 502. 0mA output rating to the SPARE power jack Secure the mouse adapter to computer s COM port Use only the mouse adapter comes with the SV231 SV231 can be a slave of V231 SV431 SV831 and SV1631 If SV231 is have equal or more a master then SV431 PC ports than that SV831 nor SV1631 can of slaves If SV231 be its slave is a slave its master can be SV231 SV431 SV831 or SV1631 Other StarView Switches 11 E Other high performance StarView KVM switches OSD model 2 Console OSD Model 2 port V231 4 port V431 V431D 8 port SV831 V831D SV832D 16 nort V1631D SV1632D OSD advanced On Screen Display interface enabling you to assign PC names access PCs by the names Other features include programmable scan pattern password security etc A 1 2 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFIT LOSS OF BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed or implied 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 product or documentation without obligation
3. Keyboard Mouse Monitor SharingSwitch STARVIEW STARVIEW al 2 User s Manual SV231 Y REGISTERED startech a iSo 9001 Table of Contents Introduction Overview 1 Features 1 Installation Device Connection 2 Initial Power Up 6 Operation Front Panel Push Buttons 6 Hot Key Commands 6 Appendices Specifications 8 Trouble Shooting 9 Other StarView Switches 11 Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent damage to the StarView or any connecting devices yy ee Introduction Overview The StarView SV231 is a computer switch that allows access to two IBM compatible computers from one keyboard mouse and monitor Switching between computers is as easy as pressing the push button or entering hot key commands from your keyboard There is no interface card and software to install and the StarView is independent of the computer operating system The space saving design enables you to connect all the cables to the back of the SV231 Automatic Mouse Conversion The StarView Switch enables you to connect computers with PS 2 or serial mouse ports using adapters supplied with each SV231 and control both computers from one PS 2 mouse The StarView automatically identifies the mouse and switches to proper mouse protocol Features Supports both PS 2 and serial mouse m Cascade configuration expands system capability Auto scan automatically selects compute
4. orrectly when computer boots NOTE You may hot plug any additional powered down computer to the StarView SV231 at any time after the initial power up Operations Front Panel operation You may switch to a different computer by pressing the front panel push button directly or by issuing hot key commands The front panel red indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected The indicator flashes while in either Auto Scan or Manual Scan mode Hot key commands Hot key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer or to activate computer scan StarView interprets keystrokes for hot keys all the time A hot key sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes A built in buzzer generates a high pitch beep for correct hot key command otherwise one low pitch beep for error is E 7 ss generated and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer To select a computer left C rl left Ctrl 1 Selects the computer at port 1 Left Ctrl left Ctrl 2 Selects the computer at port 2 NOTE Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard To start Auto Scan automatically scan powered on computers one by one at a fixed interval left Ctrl left Ctrl F 1 To abort the Auto Scan mode press the left Ctrl key twice When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning until activity stops it then resumes with the next compute
5. r in sequence The length of the Auto Scan interval Scan Rate is adjustable see below Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between powered on computers left Ctrl left Ctrl F2 Press for Vto select the previous or the next computer in sequence And press any other key to abort the Manual Scan To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan left Ctrl left Ctrl F3 The StarView generates 1 to 4 beeps indicating scan interval of 3 8 15 and 30 seconds respectively hee s To adjust keyboard typematic rate characters sec this setting over rides that of BIOS and any operating system left Ctrl left Ctrl F4 The StarView generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec respectively Computer keyboard connector mouse monitor Appendices Specifications V231 No of computers supported 2 Cascade control PC number Up to 4 Front panel button control 1 Hot plug and play Yes Hot key control Yes Automatic scan interval 3 8 15 30 seconds Cable Length Max 30M 100ft at CONSOLE 30M 100ft at PC VGA 1600 x 1200 DDC2B PS 2 PS 2 serial with adapter HD DB 15 male Console keyboard connector PS 2 mouse PS 2 monitor HD DB 15 female Weight 420g H x W x D mm 40x124x70 in 1 6x4 9x2 7 size Micro E 0 SY Power supply Optional DC 9V 500mA Troubleshooting
6. rs sequentially Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro IntelliTrackball WHot key functions allow easy computer access Built in buzzer for hot key command confirmation E 2 CWS Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers Operating system independent transparent to all applications True plug and play system configuration mKeyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time High VGA resolution 1600x1200 m DDC2B compatible mPower free operation Installation Device Connection Turn your computers off Connect a PS 2 keyboard to the mini DIN 6 port with a KEYBOARD icon and a PS 2 mouse to the mini DIN 6 port MOUSE icon Then connect your VGA monitor cable directly to the HD DB 15 port of CONSOLE as shown in figure 1 PS 2 mouse PS 2 keyboard Figure 1 CONSOLE Connection The monitor connected to the HD DB 15 VGA port of the CONSOLE must be capable of synchronizing with the computer s video signal If you are uncertain about the monitor type please consult the monitor user s manual The StarView consumes negligible power and is designed to run reliably without an external power adapter Computers Connection Now you have two computers to connect to the StarView Use a male to male Mini DIN 6 cable to connect from the first PC s keyboard port to the corresponding KEYBOARD port and use another male to male Mini DIN 6 cable from the PC
7. s mouse port to the MOUSE port Connect your computer s VGA port to the HD DB 15 port of the StarView as shown in figure 2 4 using a VGA male to female cable Follow the same procedures for the second computer using the KEYBOARD and MOUSE port male to female HDB15 for VGA male to male mini DIN 6 PS 2 cable for Mouse male to male mini DIN 6 PS 2 cable for Keyboard Figure 2 COMPUTER Connection If your computer incorporates a serial mouse a mouse adapter should be connected to the computer s mouse port as shown in figure 3 Note use only the mouse adapter supplied with the SV231 5 E L PC with serial mouse PC with PS 2 mouse and adapter Figure 3 Adapter and serial mouse connection NOTE 1 The StarView SV231 s automatic mouse conversion system allows you to connect computers using serial mice 2 The mouse adapter can only be used on the PC side and will not work on the CONSOLE side 3 If your PC uses an AT style keyboard you will need an AT to PS 2 keyboard adapter at the PC side A 6 Initial Power up Make sure all computers and the StarView SV231s are powered down during installation After connection power up the computers The StarView can be powered from the computers This procedure ensures the StarView receive computer settings c
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