Star Tech Development SV211KUSB User's Manual
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1. sleusss 5 Technical Support 222 6 coe ee cerle ee ete Reda veu rne ea 6 Warranty Information lsseeeeeeee nnn 6 Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech com 2 port Micro USB KVM Kit This product allows you to access and control two USB enabled computers and features an independant audio mic switching function that offers uninterrupted audio even while connected to another computer For PCs running Windows systems SV211KUSB provides an easy to use KVM Client application to facilitate switching operations such as PC selection and hotkey sequence programming autoscanning autoscan delay time programming and independent simultaneous audio and PC switching Features USB 1 1 compliant Also switches audio for a complete multimedia sharing solution Optional Windows based Switching Software provides configurable hotkeys LED indicators for easy status monitoring High VGA resolution 2048 x 1536 Powered by USB Before You Begin System Requirements Console USB keyboard 1 USB mouse 1 VGA Monitor 1 speakers optional microphone optional Controlled systems USB keyboard and mouse support VGA video out speaker out optional microphone out optional Contents This package should contain Micro USB KVM Switch 1 4ft 1 2m USB Video Data Cable 2 4ft 1 2m Audio Cable 2 Instruction Manual 1 Software CD Instruction Ma2. SV2TIKUSB Instruction Manual Actual product may vary from photo StarTech com f The Professionals Source for Hard to Find Computer Parts FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or symbols of third party compani
3. arket through our locations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan Visit www startech com for complete information about all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide StarTech com makes it easy to complete almost any IT solution Find out for yourself why our products lead the industry in performance support and value Revised 19 May 2006 Rev B
4. ated on the side of the switch denoted as PC1 5 Repeat the above process to connect the second computer Using the KVM Switch There are three methods of controlling your KVM Switch for PC and Audio Mic channel selection 1 Using the face panel buttons The face panel button allows you to have direct control over KVM switching operation Simply pressing the button will switch to the corresponding PC port ans audio mic channel if enabled By default PC port switching and audio mic port switching are bound together 2 Using predefined hotkeys SV211KUSB features Universal hotkeys for PC toggle switching Please note that each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be pressed within 2 seconds Otherwise the hotkey sequence will not be validated Also please note that hotkeys are only functional after the PCs have fully booted into the Operating System If you want to switch PCs prior to fully booting please switch manually using the face panel buttons to switch The following table illustrates 3 Instruction Manual various hotkey sequences that can be used with the switch Switches access to the computer connected to the Select active computer SerLk SerLk corresponding port number on the KVM x a number on the keyboard Switches which corresponding port number has access to Select USB hub control SerLk SerLk the to the devices connected to the KVM s USB hub Fx Function key F1 Port 1 F2 Port 2 et
5. c Switches which port s speaker and microphone output is Select Audio Mic output SerLk SerLk active at the console Fy Function key F5 Port 1 F6 Port 2 etc f When either the select active computer or select USB hub Bind computer and USB Rub SerLk SerLk control commands are executed both functions are control default Switched to the selected port The computer control and USB hub control can be SerLk SerLk executed separately KVM control and USB hub control control can be assigned to different ports at one time When either the select active computer or select SerLk ScrLk audio mic output control commands are executed both functions are switched to the selected port Unbind computer and USB hub control Bind computer and Audio Mic control default The computer control and USB hub control can be executed separately KVM control and Audio Mic output control control can be assigned to different ports at one time Select next previous port ScerLk ScrLk arrow on NEO Or previous down arrow Select previous port ScrLk ScrLk BkSp Selects the most recent previously active port Beep sound on off ScrLk ScrLK B Enables disables audible responses from the KVM B Define new hotkey sequence ScrLkf SerLKI HH D bal the standard ScrLk hotkey to a new value see Automatically switch active ports in sequence every 10 Autosan SorLk SorLk S seconds Press any key to cancel Au
6. close proximity to the keyboard mouse and monitor you wish to use as the console controls 2 Connect the monitor to the VGA port located on the side of the switch as labeled with a monitor icon 3 Connect a USB keyboard to the Type A connector under CONSOLE marked with a keyboard icon on the front of the switch 4 Connect a USB mouse to the Type A connector under CONSOLE marked with a mouse icon on the front of the switch 5 Connect speakers to the green 3 5mm phono connector under CONSOLE optional 6 Connect a microphone to the pink 3 5mm phono connector under CONSOLE optional Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch This section describes how to connect the computers you wish to control to the KVM switch 1 Remove any existing keyboards mice monitors speakers and microphones from the computer Instruction Manual D D m r 1 USB Video Data Cable P E 2 Using a USB Video Data Cable connect one end blue to the video out connector on computer 1 This will be the same connector from which you disconnected the monitor in step 1 if applicable Connect the opposite end to the VGA port on the back of the KVM Switch 3 Plug the USB portion of the USB Video Data Cable into an available USB port on computer 1 4 Optional If you wish to use audio plug the slim 3 in 1 KVM combo cable into the mic and speaker out ports Insert the opposite end of the cable USB mini B into the port loc
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8. formation This product is backed by a one year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or agents for any damages whether direct or indirect special punitive incidental consequential or otherwise loss of profits loss of business or any pecuniary loss arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you About StarTech com StarTech com is The Professionals Source for Hard to Find Computer Parts Since 1985 we have been providing IT professionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts cables server management solutions and A V products and serve a worldwide m
9. nual Installation This section details how to install the optional Windows based software as well as how to make the necessary physical connections between your peripherals and the KVM switch For best results ensure that all the computers to be controlled are located as close as possible to the KVM switch and console peripherals monitor keyboard mouse as this will reduce the length of cabling required and reduces the chance of interference Installing the KVM Client application Please note The KVM Software supports only the Windows operating system When using other operating systems such as Linux you can still use the keyboard hotkey ScrLK ScrLK to switch PCs however this hotkey is not available on non PC platforms such as Mac OS however an IBM keyboard can be used at the console to control Apple Mac computers 1 For each computer that will be connected to the KVM switch please insert the companion CD ROM into your CD drive The installation program USBKVMIn exe should run automatically however if it does not please locate the file on the disk and double click on the icon to launch the application 2 After the installation is completed you will see a KVM Switcher icon on the system tray of your Windows desktop Right click to evoke the operation menu and double click to evoke the configuration box Please see Page 4 for configuration options Connecting console components to the KVM Switch 1 Place the KVM switch in
10. toscan with programmable SorLk SerLk S 1Z Autoscan with a delay other than 10 seconds see below Press any key to cancel 3 KVM Switching software To evoke the operation menu from within the KVM Switching software right click on the KVM Switching icon located in the system tray By selecting Settings you will be able to customize the hotkeys to be used with the CTRL ALT command i e CTRL ALT 1 PC1 CTRL ALT 2 PC2 by entering the desired value into the editable text box Please note ALT CTRL SHIFT CAPS TAB ESC function keys i e F1 F2 and edit keys cannot be selected as hotkeys Unbind computer and Audio Mic output control SerLk SerLk From within the KVM Switcher software you also have the option to fix the audio mic channel to the selected PC Once this option is check the audio mic channel will be fixed and become non switchable without re configuration Similarly the Autoscan feature can also be customized by selecting the desired Auto Scan Period from the drop down menu provided The Autoscan period is the time your KVM Switch will wait to switch to the next PC Instruction Manual Technical Support StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions If you ever need help with your product visit www startech com support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools documentation and downloads Warranty In
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