StarTech.com STARVIEW SV431DVIUAHR User manual

Manual Revision: 08/08/2011

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SV431DVIUAHR

4 Port High Resolution Dual Link

DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio

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

o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or

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holders.

Instruction Manual i

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1

Features...........................................................................................................................................................1

Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements...................................................................................................................................2

Console Side ................................................................................................................................................2

Computer Side............................................................................................................................................2

Installation............................................................................................................................................................3

PC BIOS Notice ..........................................................................................................................................3

Computer Connection ..........................................................................................................................4

Operation .............................................................................................................................................................4

Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................4

Auto Scan.......................................................................................................................................................4

Scan Time.......................................................................................................................................................5

Rack Mount Kit (Optional)..........................................................................................................................7

Specications.....................................................................................................................................................8

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................9

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................11

Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................11

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4 Port Dual Link DVI USB KVM Switch. Oering

convenient sharing of up to four directly connected computers as well as USB peripheral

switching between computers, SV431DVIUAHR connects to a DVI capable display to create the

ideal switching solution for a broad range of multimedia environments, including SOHO (Small

Oce Home Oce), HTPC applications etc.

Features

• All metal chassis for long-term durability

• Compatible with all Operating Systems supporting USB

• Designed for high-resolution applications: supports up to a resolution of 2560x1600

• Front panel push button computer selection

• Integrated USB 2.0 hub allows you to share up to three high-speed USB devices between

computers

• USB self-powered operation

Package Contents

• 1 x SV431DVIUAHR

• 1 x User manual

• 1 x Rubber Foot Pad set

• 1 x Power Adapter

Instruction Manual 2

System Requirements

Console Side

• One DVI monitor

• One USB keyboard

• One USB mouse

• One 3.5mm microphone (optional)

• One 3.5mm audio output device (optional)

Computer Side

• One DVI cable per computer

• One USB A-B cable with Type-A and Type-B plug for USB devices

Please Note: In place of using individual cables, StarTech.com oers a 6 ft. 4-in-1 USB, DVI,

Audio, and Microphone KVM Switch Cable (USBDVI4N1A6) that can fulll the functions of both

cables in one convenient unit.

Instruction Manual 3

Installation

PC BIOS Notice

The following BIOS setup changes may be necessary for PC users.

1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD

2. In PNP AND PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED.

Please Note: The SV431DVIUAHR provides USB keyboard and mouse switching from one

computer to the other. If you plan to share other peripherals, such as a CCD camera, printer or

scanner, it is required to shut down the computer driver before switching to another computer.

Console Connection

Before installation, ensure that all devices and computers to be connected to the SV431DVIUAHR

are powered o.

1. Connect a DVI-capable monitor to the Console’s DVI port.

2. Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to any two of the Console’s USB ports as shown below.

USB Device

USB Mouse

USB Device

USB Keyboard

Instruction Manual 4

Computer Connection

Use a male-to-male cable to connect from a computer’s DVI port to SV431DVIUAHR’s DVI port of

PC side, as shown below.

Use a USB A-B Cable to connect from the SV431DVIUAHR’s USB port (B connector, square

connector) to the USB port on the corresponding computer (A connector, at connector), as

shown below.

Operation

Front Panel

On-line LED & Selected LED

When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered-on. When a computer is

selected, its corresponding red LED illuminates.

Push Buttons

Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection.

Auto Scan

Auto Scan automatically scans through the connected computers one by one in a xed interval

(see Scan Time below).

To activate Auto Scan, hold down front panel push buttons “3” and “4” simultaneously. The port

LED ashes during Auto Scan. Auto Scan is eective for powered-on computers only. To exit

Auto Scan mode, simply tap any one of the push buttons.

Please Note: The keyboard and mouse are inoperable during Auto Scan.

Male-to-Male for

Video

One USB patch cable for both

keyboard and mouse.

Instruction Manual 5

Scan Time

Scan time sets the interval at which connected computers will be scanned. The Scan Time

options are 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds.

Please Note: Scan Time is automatically set to 3 seconds (default) when the KVM switch loses

power.

To change the Scan Time interval, press hold front panel buttons “1” and “2” simultaneously. The

KVM switch will beep 1, 2, 3 or 4 times for Scan Time of 3, 8, 15 or 30 seconds respectively.

“FUNC” Button

To ensure optimal video signal strength corresponding to the length or quality of the DVI cable

being used, the user can press the“FUNC” button in combination with the other push buttons.

1. Press the “FUNC” button three times. The “FUNC” LED will ash one time per second.

2. To adjust the equalization of the selected port:

Press push button “1” once to select normal operation, indicated by a single beep

sounding; or twice to select enhanced mode, indicated by two beeps sounding.

To adjust the output current of the selected port:

Press push button “3” once to select normal operation, indicated by a single beep

sounding; or twice to select enhanced mode, indicated by two beeps sounding.

To adjust the output emphasis of the selected port:

Press push button “4” once to select no pre-emphasis, indicated by a single beep

sounding; or twice to select low pre-emphasis, indicated by two beeps sounding; or three

times to select medium pre-emphasis, indicated by three beeps sounding; or four times to

select high pre-emphasis, indicated by four beeps sounding.

3. Once the desired settings are complete, press the “FUNC” button once to exit the settings

mode.

Instruction Manual 6

To select the audio signal from any port of 4 connected computers, the user can press “FUNC”

button in combination with the other push buttons.

1. Press and hold the “FUNC” button. Either all 4 green LEDs will illuminate or just one green

LED. If all four LEDs illuminate, the audio port is operating on the same channel as the

selected computer. This is known as “tracking mode.” If just one green LED (the selected audio

port) is illuminated, the audio port is not on the same channel as the selected computer

(referred to as “non-tracking mode”).

2. While the “FUNC” button is being held down, press the push button that corresponds with

the audio port you wish to select.

While the “FUNC” button is being held down, press and hold “1” AND “2” to enter tracking

mode.

3. Once the desired setting changes have been made, release“FUNC” button to exit the settings

mode.

Instruction Manual 7

Rack Mount Kit (Optional)

The gure below shows how to attach optional mounting brackets and cable support

(SV431RACK) to the SV431DVIUAHR for installation in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet.

To the rack

cabinet back

post

Two screws secure the

cable support

USB or monitor cables to

the switch

To the rack

cabinet back

post

USB or monitor cables to the

computer

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