StarTech.com SV231TDVIUA User manual

Manual Revision: 06/26/2012

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SV231TDVIUA

SV431TDVIUA

2/ 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch

with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub

*SV431TDVIUA shown

Instruction Manual

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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Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

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

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

Hotkey Control ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Alternative Hotkey Commands ............................................................................................................ 8

Change Leading Hotkey ......................................................................................................................... 9

Specications ..........................................................................................10

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

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

Instruction Manual

Introduction

The 2/ 4-Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch allows 2 or 4 PCs, each with 3 DVI

video outputs, to share monitors, 1 microphone and set of speakers, 1 keyboard and

1 mouse as well as an additional USB 2.0 peripheral such as an external hard drive,

thumb drive, printer, or webcam.

The Triple DVI KVM switch allows you to switch back and forth between multi DVI

PCs at the touch of a button, while maintaining professional-level video quality

on all monitors at resolutions up to 1920x1200. The triple DVI switch also features

an integrated USB hub port that allows USB 2.0 peripherals to be shared between

attached systems - eliminating duplicate peripheral costs, and oering the

convenience of sharing stored data between PCs.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x Triple Display KVM Switch

• 4 x Rubber Foot Pads

• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/ UK/ EU)

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Up to three DVI enabled display devices (i.e. monitor, projector, TV, etc.)

• DVI male/ male cable for each display

• A DVI output for each DVI display device for each computer

• DVI/ USB KVM cable for each computer

• Additional DVI cable(s) for each additional display beyond the rst

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• Standard 104-key wired USB keyboard

• Standard 3-button wired USB mouse

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Front View

Rear View

Computer connectors

(PC1)

Console DVI-I connectors

(Output)

USB 2.0 Hub

Console USB keyboard/

mouse port

3.5mm Audio

(headphone/mic)

DC Power

connector

Power LED

Port Link/ Selection

LED Port Selection

Button

Function

Button

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Installation

NOTE: Prior to the installation, please power o all devices that will be connected to

this system.

• Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.

• Place cables away from uorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are

likely to generate electrical noise.

• If you experience any problems using a USB KVM switch, the following BIOS setup

changes may be necessary for PC users and not necessary for Mac users:

• Set ‘HALT ON ERROR’ to ‘ALL BUT KEYBOARD’.

• Under ‘PNP AND PCI SETUP’, set the option ‘PNP OS INSTALLED’ to YES and set

‘USB IRQ’ to ENABLED.

• Dierent systems may use dierent naming, so contact your system manufacturer

for further assistance with these settings.

Hardware Installation

1. Connect up to three monitor(s) into the Console’s DVI connectors; plug a USB

keyboard and a USB mouse into the dedicated USB keyboard and mouse ports on

the KVM switch. If using audio, also connect speakers with 3.5mm mini-jack plugs.

2. Use male-to-male DVI video cable(s) to connect the DVI connector(s) on the

computer’s video card, to the DVI ports for one of the KVM’s PC ports (i.e. PC1).

NOTE: Do not mix dierent types of DVI cables (DVI-I, DVI-D) on the same KVM.

3. Use a USB type A-B Cable to connect the KVM’s USB port (type B, square connector)

for the PC port used in Step 2, and the USB port on the computer (type A, at

connector). If using audio, connect 3.5mm mini-jack cables from the PC port to the

sound card.

NOTE: DVI + USB + Audio KVM combo cables are also available which can be used in

place of separate individual cables (e.g. StarTech.com ID: DVI4N1USB6).

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each PC port on the KVM switch, or each computer you

wish to use on the KVM.

5. OPTIONAL: Connect any other USB peripheral you wish to share between the

connected computers/devices to the extra USB Hub port on the Console side.

6. Connect the external power adapter from a wall outlet to the power connector on

the rear panel of the KVM switch.

7. Power up the rst computer/device and wait for it to fully boot and test keyboard/

mouse functionality.

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8. Once operation has been successfully conrmed, switch to the next port and power

up that computer/device and conrm.

9. Once completed for all computers/devices connected to the KVM switch, you

should be able to switch between ports freely.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the KVM switch, as the keyboard/mouse use USB

drivers that are already installed on any operating system that fully supports USB.

Operation

Front Panel

Port Selection/Link LED

The LED turns green when the connected computer is powered-on. The

corresponding LED will also illuminate red when that PC port is currently selected.

Port Selection Button

For 2 Port model, each push of the Selection Button on the front of the KVM switch

will immediately switch between the two ports on the KVM switch.

For 4 Port model, each push of the Selection Button on the front of the KVM switch

will immediately switch to the selected computer.

Auto Scan

The KVM automatically scans through the powered-on computers in sequence on

a xed time interval (see Scan Time below). To activate Auto Scan, press 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 the Auto Scan mode, just

tap any one of the push buttons. (4 port model only)

NOTE: When Auto Scan detects any keyboard activity, it suspends the scanning until

the activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of

the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below.

Scan Time

Four options are available for users to set the Scan Time duration, which includes 3, 8,

15 and 30 seconds.

To change the Scan Time interval, press both front panel buttons “1” and “2”

simultaneously. The unit beeps 1, 2, 3 or 4 times for Scan Time of 3, 8, 15 or 30 seconds

respectively. (4 port model only)

NOTE:

Scan Time is automatically set to the default of 3 seconds when the units loses power.

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Hotkey Control

A Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence for selecting a computer, activating

computer scan, etc. A hotkey sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes

(successively within 0.2 seconds) followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in

tone generator creates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command; otherwise, one

low-pitch beep is generated for errors and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded

to the selected computer.

NOTE: Press and hold Left <SHIFT> and press <NumLock> twice, then release <SHIFT>

followed by pressing left <CTRL> once, which will enable / disable the hotkey feature.

To select a computer:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <1>

(Example: Selects the computer at port 1.)

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <2>

(Example: Selects the computer at port 2.)

NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the right-side of the keyboard.

Auto Scan

The KVM automatically scans through the powered-on computers in sequence on a

xed time interval (see Scan Time below).

To start Auto Scan:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F1>

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 till the activity

stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of the Auto

Scan interval (Scan Time) is adjustable, see below.

Manual Scan

allows users to manually switch back and forth between powered-on computers.

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F2>

To select the previous or the next computer, press <UP> or <DOWN> arrow keys. To

abort the Manual Scan, press any other key.

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Scan Time

Four options are available for users to set the Scan Time duration, it Includes 3, 8, 15

and 30 seconds.

Note: Scan Time is set to 3 seconds by default.

To adjust Scan Time, set the scan time of duration before switching to the next computer:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F3>

The KVM Switch generates 1 to 4 beeps indicating a scan time duration for 3, 8, 15 or

30 seconds respectively.

Adjust Video Signal (for 4 port model only)

The video signal can be optimized to the length or quality of your DVI cable. Only

perform this operation if you are experiencing video quality issues.

Step 1. Press the “FUNC” button 3 times. The “POWER” LED will start ashing.

Step 2.

The settings are adjusted by pressing the numbered buttons on the front of the KVM.

A) Button “1” Adjusts the EQUALIZATION of the video source. 1 Beep is normal, 2

beeps is enhanced.

B) Button “3” Adjusts the output CURRENT of the video source. 1 Beep is normal,

2 beeps is enhanced.

C) Button “4” Adjusts the AMPLIFICATION of the video source. 1 Beep is normal,

2 beeps is low, 3 beeps is medium, 4 beeps is high.

Step 3. Press the same “FUNC” button from Step 1 to exit.

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Audio Lock

There are two options for Audio Lock: ON and OFF. When ON, audio selection follows

computer selection. When OFF, audio selection stops following computer selection.

It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer’s audio signal while operating

other computers.

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F5>

The KVM switch beeps once or twice corresponding to ON and OFF respectively.

To change which computer port the audio stays on to the currently selected port,

press the following hotkey:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <A>

USB-Port Rule

There are two settings for USB-Port Rule: ON or OFF.

When set to ‘ON’, the USB Hub ports follows computer selection.

When set to ‘OFF’, the USB Hub ports stays on the currently selected PC port.

For 2 Port Model

Press the hotkey below to turn ON/OFF the USB-Port Rule on both USB Hub ports:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F7>

For 4 Port Model

USB1: Press the hotkey below to turn ON/OFF the USB-Port Rule on both USB Hub ports:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F7>

USB2: Press the hotkey below to turn ON/OFF the USB-Port Rule on both USB Hub ports:

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F8>

To change the PC port that the USB hub stays on to the currently selected PC port,

press the following hotkey: (applicable for both 2 Port and 4 Port models)

Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <U>

NOTE: Please make sure that installation of the USB device has been accomplished

before switching to the next computer.

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