StarTech.com SV565DUTPU User manual

Manual Revision: 06/26/2012
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SV565DUTPU
USB Dual VGA Cat5 KVM Console
Extender - 650ft/200m
*actual product may vary from photos

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
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
Connecting Your KVM Extender ..........................................................3
Preparing Your Site .................................................................................................................................. 3
Installation ..............................................................................................4
Installing the Local Unit .......................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Remote Unit ..................................................................................................................... 4
Push-Button Control and LEDs.............................................................6
Push-Button on Remote Unit ................................................................................................................ 6
Push-Button on Local Unit ..................................................................................................................... 6
Video Compensation .............................................................................................................................. 7
Hotkey Commands.................................................................................8
Cascade Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 8
Mask Hotkey Switch ................................................................................................................................. 8
Hotkey Commands for both Remote Unit and Local Unit ......................................................... 10
Hotkey Commands for Local Unit ....................................................................................................... 12
Hotkey Commands for Remote Unit .................................................................................................. 13
Beep Codes ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Specications ..........................................................................................15
RJ-45 Connector Pinout ........................................................................16
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................17
Technical Support ..................................................................................19
Warranty Information ............................................................................19

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Introduction
The SV565DUTPU USB Dual VGA KVM Console Extender over CAT5 UTP lets you
Operate a Dual VGA PC or KVM switch up to 650ft (200 m) away, as if it was installed
locally, at high-denition 1920x1200 resolution. PC connection cables are included
with this product for a ready to use solution.
The dual VGA Cat5 KVM extender supports easy to use hot-key and push button
commands which allow you to switch between a locally connected system and your
remote server or KVM, and works with virtually any standard USB keyboard and mouse
including wireless sets. The hot-key commands also provide video adjustment controls
for optimizing picture quality over varying distances. Extending over two standard
Cat5 (or better) cables gives you the ability to use existing infrastructure wiring to
achieve remote access to your server or KVM switch.
Backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Features
• Can be used with a single computer or connected to an existing dual-VGA KVM switch
• Easy installation using 2 industry-standard UTP network cables
• Intuitive hotkey commands
• Supports auto-switching between local and remote users or dedicated control
• USB computers are supported at the local and remote locations (USB keyboard and
mouse required for remote console)
• Independently adjust video quality, inclusive of Equalizer (sharpness), Gain
(brightness) and RGB skew
System Requirements
• 1 x integrated KVM cable each for the local and remote computers. Longer cables
are available from StarTech.com, part numbers: SVECONx (PS/2), SVECONUSx (USB)
• 2x unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-through network cable
terminated at each end with RJ-45 connectors (if using surface cabling)
OR
• Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-through network cable
terminated at each end in two wall-mounted outlets, with two standard Category
5/5e/6 patch cables, at both locations (if using premises cabling)

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NOTE: The total length of cable between the Local and Remote Units cannot exceed
650 feet (200 meters), including patch cables (if used). It is suggested using Cat5 cables
with identical brand and length when connected simultaneously. Category 5e and 6
cabling is compatible with this product and may improve performance.
NOTE: Long cable lengths between the Local and Remote Units may adversely aect
image quality at high resolutions and refresh rates. If you need to run your remote
displays at high resolutions and frequencies, use as little cabling between locations as
possible and avoid practices such as “coiling” unused cable in a ceiling.
NOTE: This product will also control a KVM switch, allowing you to manage more than
one computer remotely. In this conguration, you can connect the KVM extender’s
Local Unit to the “console” ports on the KVM. You must use the provided power
adapters if using this conguration. You should set the Local Unit to Compatibility
Mode before connecting it to a KVM that uses the [Ctrl] key as its hotkey sequence; see
(Hotkey Commands) page 8 for details.
Packaging Contents
• 1x Local Unit
• 1x Remote Unit
• 2x 6 ft 2-in-1 USB VGA KVM cables
• 2x Packs Rubber Feet
• 1x Power Adapter
• 1x Instruction Manual

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Connecting Your KVM Extender
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the local computer will be located and set up the computer.
2. Determine where the console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor) will be located
and place them appropriately.
3. a) If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to run two cables from the Local Unit to the Remote
Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with a RJ-45 connector.
OR
b) If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5 unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) network cabling between the Local Unit and the Remote Unit has been
properly terminated into wall outlets in each location and there is a patch cable long
enough to connect the Remote Unit and the Local Unit to their respective outlets.
Remote Unit Local Unit
(Option)
CAT5 1

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Installation
Installing the Local Unit
1. Place the Local Unit near the computer.
2. Switch o the computer and disconnect any connected devices.
3. Using the provided StarTech.com integrated KVM cable, connect the end of the
cable that has the USB or PS/2 + VGA connectors to the VGA Out connectors and the
USB or mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors on the computer as appropriate. (The
PS/2 version of the cable is color-coded.) Connect the opposite end of the cable
with a single connector to the gray-coded connector marked COMPUTER on the
Local Unit of the KVM extender.
4. Use Video cable for the connection between the video port on the computer side of
the Unit and the video output port of the connected Computer.
5. Use Video cable for the connection between the video port on the console side of
the Unit and the video input port of the connected monitor.
6. Use a CAT5 cable for the connection between the respective RJ45 port (Cat5 1 &
Cat5 2) on the Remote and Local Unit.
7. If you wish to have console access to the local computer, connect a USB mouse,
keyboard, and VGA monitors to the indicators marked as CONSOLE on the Local Unit.
8. Connect the UTP cable connections for Remote Unit to the NETWORK RJ-45
connector on the Local Unit. Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet
(if you are using premises cabling).
Installing the Remote Unit
1. Place the Remote Unit near the computer.
2. Switch o the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input connections.
3. Using a StarTech.com integrated KVM cable, connect the end of the cable that has
the USB or PS/2 + VGA connectors to the VGA Out connectors and the USB or mouse
and keyboard PS/2 connectors on the computer as appropriate. (The PS/2 version
of the cable is color-coded.) Connect the opposite end of the cable with a single
connector to the gray-coded connector marked COMPUTER on the Remote Unit of
the KVM extender.
4. Use Video cable for the connection between the video port on the computer side of
the Unit and the video output port of the connected Computer.
5. Use Video cable for the connection between the video port on the console side of
the Unit and the video input port of the connected monitor.
6. Use a CAT5 cable for the connection between the respective RJ45 port (Cat5 1 &
Cat5 2) on the Remote and Local Unit.

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7. Connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and a VGA monitor to the indicators marked as
CONSOLE on the Remote Unit.
8. Connect the UTP cable connections for Remote Unit to the NETWORK RJ-45
connector on the Remote Unit. Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall
outlet (if using premises cabling).
CAUTION: The UTP network cables that connect the Local and Remote Units carry
electrical current and should not be plugged in to other devices, as they may cause
damage. We strongly recommend marking the cables you are using with this product
at both locations for easy identication.

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Push-Button Control and LEDs
A push-button on the respective top panel of Local Unit and Remote Unit can be used
to select the control mode.
Push-Button on Remote Unit
The button on the top panel of Remote Unit can be used to switch mode between
Local and Remote in the sequence as the diagram shown below:
Local On: When the LED “Local” lights up, the system controls its local computer.
Remote On: When the LED “Remote” lights up, the system remotely controls the Local Unit.
Push-Button on Local Unit
The button on the top panel of Local Unit can be used to switch mode among Local,
Remote, and Auto in the sequence as the diagram shown below:
Auto: The LEDs “Remote” and “Local” ash alternatively, the system is now waiting for
the Remote or Local Unit to take control. The control priority is on the rst come,
rst served basis.
For example, once the keyboard or mouse attached to the Local Unit is active,
the LED “Local” will light up and the LED “Remote” will light o. This status
indicates that the Local Unit is now taking control of the system, and vice versa
for Remote Unit. In Auto mode, the duration of latch time for taking control can
be preset to 5, 15, 30, or 60 seconds via hotkeys, which allows the Local or
Remote Unit to resume control again via any keystroke or mouse activity if the
latch time is due and the status returns to the “Auto” mode.
In “Auto” mode, whenever, any activity from the keyboard, mouse buttons or
mouse scroll wheel is detected, the Unit (Local Unit or Remote Unit) immediately
takes control of the system.
Local On: The LED “Local” lights up, the connected PC (or KVM Switch) is controlled by
the Local Unit. In this case, 3 LEDs (Num, Caps and Scroll Lock) ash on the
keyboard attached to the Remote Unit.
Remote On: The LED “Remote” lights up, the system can be remotely controlled by the
Remote Unit.
Local On Remote On
Auto Local On Remote On

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Video Compensation
Video Compensation allows the user to adjust the equalization from the Remote Unit
console to optimize video performance based on the length of cable being used, as
well as other factors that may aect the display, with adjustments available for Equalizer
(Sharpness), Gain (Brightness) and Skew (RGB). To compensate the varying lengths of
CAT 5 / CAT 5e / CAT 6 cable, there 16 levels on coarse tune and up to 128/256 scales on
ne tune are available for adjustment on the equalizer and gain. There are also 8 levels
on coarse tune and 16/32 scales on ne tune are available for skew adjustment on Red,
Green and Blue. Please refer to the section below titled Hotkey Commands for Remote
Unit for details on how to apply video compensation settings.
Note:
1. The video adjustment is available on the Remote Unit ONLY.
2. The video adjustment is applicable only if the CATx cable is connected and the
Remote Unit is in control
3. The idle time-out of Video Adjustment is 30 seconds. That is, it will automatically
escape from video adjustment status if no activity is detected by the keyboard
within 30 seconds.
You can activate video adjustment on the Remote Unit either through hotkeys or push-
button. The Unit is capable of hotkey control whether the Mask Hotkey is OFF or ON.
When the Video Adjustment mode is activated, the Numeric Lock and Scroll Lock LED
on the keyboard connected to the Remote Unit will ash respectively. Then, you can
perform the video adjustment by hotkey commands as the table shown below.
To exit the video adjustment status, three approaches are available:
1. No activity is detected by the keyboard for 30 seconds.
2. Push the Esc key once on the keyboard attached to the Remote Unit
3. Push the push-button on the top panel of the Remote Unit once
Before Video Compensation
After Video Compensation