StarTech.com SV565UTPU User manual

USB/VGA Cat 5 UTP
Console Extender
SV565UTPU
SV565UTPUGB
SV565UTPUEU
Instruction Manual

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device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment 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 com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar 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.s
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.s
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receivers
is connected.
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................................1
System Requirements .............................................................1
Package Contents ...................................................................2
Connecting Your KVM Extender..................................... 3
Preparing Your Site....................................................................3
Installing the Host Unit .............................................................4
Installing the Remote Unit ........................................................5
Video Compensation ..................................................... 6
Using the KVM Extender ................................................ 7
Using the Host Unit ...................................................................7
Using the Remote Unit..............................................................11
Specifications.................................................................. 14
RJ-45 Connector Pinout ..........................................................14
Accessory Products from StarTech.com ...................... 15
Technical Support........................................................... 16
Warranty Information...................................................... 16

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com KVM extender. This product al-
lows a computer to control a host system from a remote location at a dis-
tance of up to 500 feet (150 meters). For ease of installation, this product
uses standard Category 5, 5E, or 6 network cabling that fits easily into
almost any existing network infrastructure. For added versatility, the KVM
extender supports either PS/2 or USB computer interfaces. Console sup-
port is provided using standard USB and VGA connectors.
Features
Can be used with a single computer or connected to an existing KVMs
switch
Easy installation using industry-standard UTP network cables
Intuitive hotkey commandss
Supports auto-switching between host and remote users or dedicateds
control
USB computers are supported at the host and remote locations (USBs
keyboard and mouse required for remote console)
System Requirements
1 x integrated KVM cable each for the host and remote computers.
Longer cables are available from StarTech.com, part numbers: SVECONx
(PS/2), SVECONUSx (USB)
Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-throughs
network cable terminated at each end with RJ-45 connectors (if using
surface cabling)
OR
Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-throughs
network cable terminated at each end in a wall-mounted outlet, with a
standard Category 5/5e/6 patch cable, at both locations (if using
premises cabling)
NOTE: The total length of cable between the Host and Remote Units

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cannot exceed 500 feet (150 meters), including patch cables (if used).
Category 5e and 6 cabling is compatible with this product and may im-
prove performance.
NOTE: Long cable lengths between the Host and Remote Units may
adversely affect 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.
This product will also control a KVM switch, allowing you to manage more
than one computer remotely. In this configuration, you can connect the
KVM extender’s Host Unit to the “console” ports on the KVM. You must
use the provided power adapters if using this configuration. You should
set the Host Unit to Compatibility Mode before connecting it to a KVM that
uses the [Ctrl] key as its hotkey sequence; see page 8for details.
Package Contents
1 x Host Unit
1 x Remote Unit
1 x Instruction Manual
1x Power adapter
2 x 6 ft. 2-in-1 USB VGA KVM cables
1 x Set of rubber mounting feet

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Connecting Your KVM Extender
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the the product, you need to prepare your site.
Determine where the1. host computer will be located and set up the
computer.
Determine where the console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor) will2.
be located and place them appropriately.
a) If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough3.
Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to
connect the Host Unit to the Remote Unit’s location, and that each
end is terminated with a RJ-45 connector.
OR
3. b) If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling between the Host
Unit and the Remote Unit has been properly terminated in a wall
outlet in each location and there is a patch cable long enough to
connect the Remote Unit and the Host Unit to their respective
outlets.

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Installing the Host Unit
Place the1. Host Unit near the computer.
Switch off the computer and disconnect any connected devices.2.
Using the provided StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 153.
for alternative part numbers), connect the end of the cable that has
two (USB) or three (PS/2 + VGA) connectors to the VGA Out connector
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 Host Unit of the
KVM extender.
If you wish to have console access to the4. host computer, connect a
USB mouse, keyboard, and VGA monitor to the indicators marked as
CONSOLE on the Host Unit.
Connect the UTP cable connection for Remote Unit to the NETWORK5.
RJ-45 connector on the Host Unit. Connect the opposite end to a
terminated wall outlet (if you are using premises cabling).
Control Direction
Cat 5 Cable
Computer
BConsole Computer AConsole
1 to 2 2 to 1
Remote Unit Local Unit
(optional)

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Installing the Remote Unit
Place the Remote Unit near the computer.1.
Switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input2.
connections.
Using a StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 15for part3.
numbers), connect the end of the cable that has two (USB) or three
(PS/2) connectors to the VGA Out connector 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.
Connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and a VGA monitor to the indicators4.
marked as CONSOLE on the Remote Unit.
Connect the UTP cable connection for Remote Unit to the NETWORK5.
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 Host
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 identification.

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Video Compensation
Video Compensation allows the user to adjust the equalization on the
Remote Unit to optimize video performance based on the length of cable
being used, as well as other factors that may affect . There are five seg-
ments of various lengths of CAT 5 cables from which to chose; to achieve
the best visibility, please refer to the section titled Keyboard Shortcut
Command Sequences, to adjust the video compensation.
First, note the length of CAT 5 cable you used. Then, use the hotkeys
to adjust the video compensation accordingly. You can use the hotkey
sequence as outlined in the section titled Keyboard Shortcut Command
Sequences.
Before Video Compensation
After Video Compensation

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