StarTech.com SV565FXDUSA User manual

Manual Revision: 05/23/2013
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SV565FXDUSA
USB DVI KVM Console Extender with
Serial & Audio Over MM Fiber - 2km
*actual product may vary from photos

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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
Preparing Your Site ................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Computer Unit................................................................................................................ 4
Installing the Console Unit .................................................................................................................... 4
Before Cascading with KVM Switch.................................................................................................... 5
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 5
Using the KVM Extender .......................................................................6
Using the Computer Unit ....................................................................................................................... 6
Using the Console Unit ........................................................................................................................... 9
Mask Hotkey Switch................................................................................................................................. 12
Alternative Hot-Key Control.................................................................................................................. 13
Serial Device Setup................................................................................................................................... 14
Fiber Cable Limitations .........................................................................14
Specications..........................................................................................15
Technical Support ..................................................................................17
Warranty Information............................................................................17

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Introduction
The SV565FXDUSA USB DVI KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over MM Fiber
(2km) lets you control a server, computer or multiple computers (connected through
KVM Switch) over a multi-mode ber link, at distances of up to 2000m (6562 ft) away.
By transmitting the digital DVI video (or HDMI with a DVI to HDMI adapter) over a
multi-mode optical ber link there is no loss of signal quality, so the video is as sharp
and vivid as if the monitor was connected directly to the PC.
For added convenience, the Console/KVM extender supports USB computer
connections, and is compatible with any brand of USB KVM Switch.
Backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1x Computer Unit
• 1x Console Unit
• 4x Rackmount Brackets
• 2x Sets of DVI USB and Audio cables
• 1x 30m (98ft) MM Fiber cable
• 1x Rubber feet
• 2x Universal Power Adapter (US/UK/EU)
• 1x Manual
System Requirements
• USB enabled computer or KVM switch
• DVI-D enabled computer or KVM switch
• DVI-D enabled display device
• Standard 104-key wired USB keyboard
• Standard 3-button wired USB mouse
• Multi-Mode ber cable (50/125 or 62.5/125)
• Available electrical outlet at both locations

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Front View
Rear View
Selection
LED Selection
button
Serial Rx/Tx
LEDs Status
LED
Console DVI
connector
Computer DVI
connector
Console USB keyboard/
mouse connectors
Computer 3.5mm
Audio connectors
Mask Hotkey
switch
Console
Serial port
Computer
Serial port
Computer USB
connector
SC ber
connectors
Console 3.5mm
Audio connectors

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Installation
WARNING! Do not stare into laser beam or look directly into the ends of the ber, or
look directly into the aperture ports of the ber. Invisible laser radiation can cause
eye injury.
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the host 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 Multi-Mode Fiber
network cabling to connect the Computer Unit to the Console Unit’s location, and
that each end is terminated with an SC connector. The cabling should not go
through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
OR
b) If you are using premise cabling, ensure that the Multi-Mode Fiber network
cabling between the Computer Unit and the Console Unit has been properly
terminated in a wall outlet in each location and there is a patch cable long enough
to connect the Console Unit and the Computer Unit to their respective outlets. The
cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
Console Unit Computer Unit
Remote
Console *optional
Local Console
(optional) Host computer

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Installing the Computer Unit
1. Place the Computer Unit near the computer that needs to be controlled.
2. Switch o the computer and disconnect any connected devices.
OPTIONAL: If you wish to have console access locally to the Host computer, connect a
USB mouse, keyboard, and DVI monitor to the connectors marked as “Console” on the
Computer Unit.
3. Connect the power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the unit.
4. Using the provided StarTech.com USB, DVI, Audio KVM cable, connect the Host
computer system to the KVM Extender’s “Computer” connectors. Reconnect any
necessary peripheral devices to the Host computer, removed in Step 2.
OPTIONAL: If you wish to have the Host computer to have access to a serial device,
connect a DB9 serial cable from the Host computer to the Computer DB9 connector
(DCE) on the Computer Unit. You may connect a serial device locally, by plugging the
serial device into the Console DB9 connector (DTE).
5. Connect the ber cable to the SC ber connectors on the Computer Unit. Connect
the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet (if you are using premise cabling) or
directly to the Console Unit.
6. Power on the Host computer system.
Installing the Console Unit
1. Place the Console Unit near the remote keyboard/mouse/display.
2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse, and a DVI monitor to the connectors marked
as “Console”on the Console Unit.
OPTIONAL: If the serial connection was setup on the Computer Unit, connect the
serial device to the Console DB9 connector (DTE) on the Console Unit.
3. Connect the power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the unit.
4. Connect the ber cable connection to the SC ber connector on the Console Unit.
Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet (if using premises cabling) or
directly to the Computer Unit.

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OPTIONAL: If connecting a computer system to the Console Unit, switch o the
computer and disconnect any existing devices. Using the provided StarTech.com
integrated USB, DVI, Audio KVM cable, connect the computer system to the Console
Unit’s “Computer” connectors. Reconnect any necessary peripheral devices to the Host
computer, removed previously.
Before Cascading with KVM Switch
If connecting the Extender to a KVM switch, make sure that the following have been
completed before connecting the KVM Switch to the Console or Computer Unit.
1. Determine whether a DVI or HDMI display will be used, and then, on the Computer
Unit, set monitor display mode to DVI ( [Press and hold Selection button for 2
seconds] - [V ] - [D] ) or HDMI ( [Press and hold Selection button for 2 seconds] - [V] -
[M] ) accordingly. (The signal from the Computer Unit is transmitted to the Console
Unit in one direction only, so it is not necessary to make this setting on the Console
Unit)
2. Enable Compatibility Mode by entering the hotkey command ( [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt] +
[E] ) and then two beeps should be generated as the conrmation. In Compatibility
Mode, set the control to Local or Remote by inputting the hotkey ( [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] ).
OR
If the KVM Switch is directly connected to Computer Unit, switch ON the Mask
Hotkey switch on both Units. If the KVM Switch is directly connected to the Console
Unit, switch ON the Mask Hotkey switch on the Console Unit only.
Connect the KVM Switch to the Console or Computer Unit after above set up completed.
Driver Installation
The KVM Extender is a complete hardware solution so no software or driver installation
is required on any computer system.

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Using the KVM Extender
This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the local and
remote locations.
Using the Computer Unit
The Computer Unit allows users connected to the Computer and Console units to share
control of devices (computers, KVM Switches) connected to it.
The Computer Unit has three modes that control which user may access the Host
system (Computer A) at a given time: Auto (the KVM extender looks for keyboard or
mouse activity from both Local and Remote and automatically accepts input from
the active console), Local (only the user seated at the Computer Unit can access the
system), and Remote (only the user at the Console Unit can access the system).
You can use either keyboard shortcuts (if there is a keyboard and mouse attached) or
the mode switch on the front of the Computer Unit to control which user has access to
devices connected to the Computer Unit, by pressing the button in sequence.
By default, the Computer Unit operates in Auto mode, and switches to the next mode in
sequence each time the switch is pressed as follows:
Having a keyboard and mouse attached to the Console ports on the Computer Unit is
recommended, since it oers access to a number of extended features.
LED Indicators
Mode Local Remote
Auto (Auto senses activity) Flashing Flashing
Local (User at Computer Unit has exclusive control) On (solid) O
Remote (User at Console Unit has exclusive control) O On (solid)
Auto Local Remote

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Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences
Standard Command With Compatibility
Mode Enabled Description
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T]
Toggles control of Computer A
between Auto, Local, and Remote
modes
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] Cancels the hotkey sequence
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] -
[Alt]+[E]
Enables (2 beeps) or disables (1
beep) Compatibility Mode so that
the KVM extender will work with a
KVM switch that also uses a [Ctrl]
hotkey sequence
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [1] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [1]
Local Mode: Allows the user at
Computer Unit Aexclusive access
to the system; remote access from
Console Unit Bis disabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]
Remote Mode: Allows the user at
Console Unit B exclusive access to
Computer A; access to the computer
from the Computer Unit is disabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [3] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [3] Auto Mode: Wait for console
activity
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F3] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E]
- [F3]
Sets the interval of inactivity in
seconds (5,15,30,60) that Computer
Unit will wait before returning to
Auto Mode after a Unit has assumed
control.
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - [D] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E]
-[V] -[D]
Connected display is a DVI monitor
without Audio.
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - [M] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -[V]
-[M]
Connected display is an HDMI®
monitor with Audio.
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - [C] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -
[V] -[C]
EDID Copy
Copy Local monitor EDID