StarTech.com SV565UTPU User manual

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SV565UTPU
SV565UTPUGB
SV565UTPUEU
VGA USB KVM Console Extender over
CAT5 UTP (500 ft)

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.
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Instruction Manual i
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
Specications .....................................................................................................................................................15
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................16
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................16

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com KVM extender. This product allows a computer to
control a host system from a remote location at a distance of up to 500 feet (150 meters). For
ease of installation, this product uses standard Category 5, 5E, or 6 network cabling that ts
easily into almost any existing network infrastructure. For added versatility, the KVM extender
supports either PS/2 or USB computer interfaces. Console support is provided using standard
USB and VGA connectors.
Features
• Can be used with a single computer or connected to an existing KVM switch
• Easy installation using industry-standard UTP network cable
• Intuitive hotkey commands
• Supports auto-switching between host and remote users or dedicated control
• USB computers are supported at the host and remote locations (USB 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-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 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 cannot exceed 500 feet
(150 meters), including patch cables (if used). Category 5e and 6 cabling is compatible with this
product and may improve performance.
NOTE: Long cable lengths between the Host 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.

Instruction Manual 2
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 Host Unit to the “console”
ports on the KVM. You must use the provided power adapters if using this conguration. 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 8 for details.
Package Contents
• 1 x Host Unit
• 1 x Remote Unit
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 2 x Power adapters
• 2 x 6 ft. 2-in-1 USB VGA KVM cables
• 1 x Set of rubber mounting feet

Instruction Manual 3
Connecting Your KVM Extender
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the 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 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
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.

Instruction Manual 4
Installing the Host Unit
1. Place the Host Unit near the computer.
2. Switch o the computer and disconnect any connected devices.
3. Using the provided StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 15 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.
4. If you wish to have console access to the host computer, connect a USB mouse, keyboard,
and VGA monitor to the indicators marked as CONSOLE on the Host Unit.
5. Connect the UTP cable connection for Remote Unit to the NETWORK 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 B
Console Computer A Console
1 to 2 2 to 1
Remote Unit Local Unit
(optional)

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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 (see page 15 for part 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.
4. Connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and a VGA monitor to the indicators marked as CONSOLE
on the Remote Unit.
5. Connect the UTP cable connection 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 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 identication.

Instruction Manual 6
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 aect . There are ve segments 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

Instruction Manual 7
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 access 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 oers access to a number of extended features.
LED Indicators
Mode A Indicator B Indicator
Auto (Auto senses activity) Flashing Flashing
Local (User at Local Unit has exclusive control) On (solid) O
Remote (User at Remote Unit has exclusive
control) O On (solid)

Instruction Manual 8
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 Local Unit A exclusive
access to the system; remote
access from Remote Unit B
(Remote Unit B) is disabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]
Remote Mode: Allows the
console at Remote Unit B
exclusive access to Computer
A; access to the computer
from the Host 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 that the Host Unit
will wait before returning to
Auto Mode after a Unit has
assumed control
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F4] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F4]
Adjusts the typematic rate
for improved keyboard
responsiveness (PS/2
keyboard only)

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Standard Command With Compatibility
Mode Enabled Description
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F6] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F6]
Privacy Setting:
A. Local Unit in Local mode
( LED B: O, LED A: On)
1 beep: Reset to Factory Default.
2/3 beeps: Disable the Local
Unit output video signal.
B. Local Unit in Auto mode
( LED A&B ashes alternately)
1 beep: Reset to Factory Default.
2 beeps: Upon keyboard/mouse
activation, disables the Local
Unit video output temporarily.
(Set for 5,15,30 or 60 second
interval)
3 beeps: Upon keyboard/mouse
activation the Remote Unit or
Local Unit users can disable the
output video signal temporarily.
(The user can protect their
privacy for 5,15,30,60 seconds)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F12] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F12] Resets PS/2 mouse
synchronization
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - 4
digit code
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - 4
digit code
Set the maximum video
resolution (requires
computer restart) for both
Remote and Host units.
See page 13 for codes.

Instruction Manual 10
Beep Codes
Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Host Unit have multiple possible
settings. The unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you
issued. (A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command.)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] (Compatibility Mode)
1 beep: disabled
2 beeps: enabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F3] (Inactivity Interval for Auto Mode)
1 beep: 5 seconds
2 beeps: 15 seconds
3 beeps: 30 seconds
4 beeps: 60 seconds
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F4] (Typematic Rate)
1 beep: 6 characters/sec.
2 beeps: 12 characters/sec.
3 beeps: 20 characters/sec.
4 beeps: 30 characters/sec.
Note: Commands described in the [Key] - [Key] format are keys that must be pressed in order on
the keyboard. Commands described in the [Key]+[Key] format must be pressed simultaneously.
Note: If the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lights are ashing in unison on the keyboard,
the other Unit has control of Computer A. You will not be able to use the computer or issue
commands until the other unit has nished using the computer.
Note: If the Extender is operating in Compatability Mode ([Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] hotkey sequence),
you must enter [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [E] to access port E on the attached KVM switch.

Instruction Manual 11
Using the Remote Unit
The Remote Unit allows a user at the Remote Unit to assume control of devices connected to the
Host Unit, if the Host Unit is set to Auto or Remote mode, and it also permits the user seated at
the Remote Unit to use any connected system as though the KVM Extender was transparent.
You can use either keyboard shortcuts or the mode switch on the top of the Host Unit to
alternate control between A and B. Unlike the Host Unit, however, the switch on top of the
Remote unit only oers two selectable modes:
LED Indicators
Mode A Indicator B Indicator
Remote Access (Computer A) On (solid) O
Local Access (Computer B) O On (solid)
Standard Command With Compatibility Mode
Enabled Description
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T]
Toggles console control
between Computer A
and Computer B
[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
Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences

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Standard Command With Compatibility Mode
Enabled Description
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [1] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [1] Switches control to
Computer B
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]
Switches control to
Computer A (input
allowed only if the Host
Unit is in Remote or
Auto mode)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F2]
Toggles console control
between Computer A
and Computer B
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F4] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F4]
Adjusts the
typematic rate for
improved keyboard
responsiveness (PS/2
keyboard only)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F11] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F11]
Adjusts remote video
quality based on the
length of UTP cabling
between the two
computers (available
only when switched to
Computer A)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - 4 digit
code
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - 4 digit
code
Set maximum video
resolution (requires
computer restart) for
both Remote/Host
units.
See page 13 for codes.

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Beep Codes
Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Remote Unit have multiple possible
settings. The Unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you
issued. (A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command.)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] (Compatibility Mode)
1 beep: disabled
2 beeps: enabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F11] (Remote Image Quality Adjustment)
1 beep: 0 ~ 130 feet (0 ~ 40 meters) of UTP cable length
2 beeps: 130 ~ 260 feet (40 ~ 80 meters) of UTP cable length
3 beeps: 260 ~ 390 feet (80 ~ 120 meters) of UTP cable length
4 beeps: 390 ~ 500 feet (120 ~ 150 meters) of UTP cable length
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F4] (Typematic Rate)
1 beep: 6 characters/sec.
2 beeps: 12 characters/sec.
3 beeps: 20 characters/sec.
4 beeps: 30 characters/sec.
Note: Commands described in the [Key] - [Key] format are keys that must be pressed in order on
the keyboard. Commands described in the [Key]+[Key] format must be pressed simultaneously.
Note: If the NumLock, CapsLock, and ScrollLock lights are ashing in unison on the keyboard,
the other Unit has control of Computer A. You will not be able to use A until the other Unit
releases access to that computer.
Note: If the Extender is operating in Compatability Mode ([Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] hotkey sequence),
you must enter [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [E] to access port E on the attached KVM switch.

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Set Maximum Video Resolution
By default the KVM switch is set to output an EDID signal with a maximum video resolu-
tion of 1024 x 768 to the host computer systems. To be able to set a higher video resolu-
tion on the host computer systems, use the following command with the 4 digit code for
the maximum video resolution you wish to set.
NOTE: Do not use the numeric keypad for entering the 4-Digit Code. Only use the num-
ber keys along the top row of the keyboard.
Left <CTRL>, Left <CTRL>, V, 4 digit code
4-Digit Code Resolution 4-Digit Code Resolution
1007 1024 x 768 1609 1600 x 900
1208 1280 x 800 1612 1600 x 1200
1210 1280 x 1024 1610 1680 x 1050
1307 1360 x 768 1910 1920 x 1080
1409 1440 x 900 1912 1920 x 1200
1410 1440 x 1050
NOTE: You may need to reboot the host computer(s) for the new settings to take aect. If
not done automatically by the host computer’s operating system, you may then need to
manually adjust the display settings to the new maximum resolution.

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Specications
RJ-45 Connector Pinout
Maximum Resolution
1024 x 768 (at maximum UTP cable length)
Actual maximum resolution varies by network cable
length
Maximum Range 500 feet (150 meters)
Network Cabling
Type Straight-through Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cat. 5+
Connectors
Each, Host and Remote Unit
2 x HD-15 female (1 x KVM, 1 x console VGA)
1 x RJ-45
2 x USB keyboard/mouse (for console)
1 x Power (optional)
Power Adapter
9V DC, 600mA, center positive (per Unit)
(Optional; only required when connected using a
conventional KVM switch)
Pin Wire
Color Pair Function
1White/
Orange 2 T
2 Orange 2 R
3White/
Green 3 T
4 Blue 1 R
5White/
Blue 1 T
6 Green 3 R
7White/
Brown 4 T
8 Brown 4 R
Pair 1
Pair 3
Pair 2 Pair 4

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the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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