StarTech.com SV565UTPUL User manual

Manual Revision: 07/13/2012
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SV565UTPUL
Long Range VGA USB KVM Console
Extender over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft

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
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting Your KVM Extender ...........................................................3
Preparing Your Site ................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Remote Unit ..................................................................................................................... 5
Mask Hotkey Switch ................................................................................................................................. 5
Video Calibration (Remote Unit only) ................................................6
Using the KVM Extender .......................................................................8
Using the Host Unit .................................................................................................................................. 8
Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences ....................................................................................... 9
Beep Codes .................................................................................................................................................. 11
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................. 12
Alternative Hot-Key Control .................................................................................................................. 14
Command Sequence - Host Unit ......................................................................................................... 14
Specications ..........................................................................................15
RJ-45 Connector Pinout .......................................................................................................................... 15
Technical Support ..................................................................................16
Warranty Information ............................................................................16

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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 984
feet (300 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 StarTech.com integrated KVM cable for each, the host (included) and remote
(optional) computer connections. If necessary, longer cables are available,
StarTech.com ID: 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
984 feet (300 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.

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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 7 for details.
Package Contents
• 1 x Host Unit
• 1 x Remote Unit
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x Power adapter
• 2 x 6 ft. 2-in-1 USB VGA KVM cable
• 2 x Set of rubber mounting feet

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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 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. The cabling should
not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
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.
The cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).

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Installing the Host Unit
1. Place the Host Unit near the Host computer system.
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 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 Host 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 local 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 the 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) or run it directly to the Remote Unit.
NOTE: The Host Unit can draw power from the Host computer system. If it cannot
draw sucient power from the Host computer, however, a power adapter (not
included) may be required.

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Installing the Remote Unit
1. Place the Remote Unit near the remote keyboard/mouse/monitor setup.
2. Connect the USB mouse, keyboard, and a VGA monitor to the indicators marked as
CONSOLE on the Remote Unit.
OPTIONAL: If connecting a computer system directly to the Remote Unit, switch
o the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input connections. Using a
StarTech.com integrated KVM cable, 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.
3. 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).
4. Connect the power adapter from an electrical outlet to the Remote Unit.
WARNING! 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.
Mask Hotkey Switch
The Mask Hotkey switch on the rear panel of both the Host and Remote Units is a
feature for use when a KVM switch is being used. Setting the switch to ON or OFF will
Mask (disable) the units built in hotkey detection, allowing the controls keys to be sent
directly to the KVM switch.
ONOFF

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Video Calibration (Remote Unit only)
Video Calibration allows the user to adjust the equalization, gain and RGB skew on
the Remote Unit to optimize video performance based on the length of the UTP cable
being used, as well as other factors that may aect the signal.
There are 16 levels of coarse tuning and up to 128/256 scales of ne tuning available for
adjustment of the equalizer and gain. Skew adjustment for red, green and blue colour
channels come in 8 levels of coarse adjustment and 16/32 scales of ne adjustment.
NOTE: Video Calibration is only available when the UTP cable is connected and the
Remote unit has control of the Host computer system.
To enter Video Calibration Mode:
left [CTRL] - left [CTRL] - [F11]
To enter Video Calibration Mode while in Compatibility Mode:
left [CTRL] - left [CTRL] - [E] - [F11]
When in Video Calibration mode, the Num Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard
will ash simultaneously. Video calibration can now be performed. Refer to the table
for the dierent adjustment options.
Before Video Calibration
After Video Calibration

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Hotkey Description
[E]
Equalizer Adjustment (Sharpness):
Num Lock and Caps Lock LEDs will ash.
Press the left or right arrow keys for coarse tuning.
Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow keys for
ne tuning.
Gain Adjustment (Brightness):
Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs will ash.
Press the up or down arrow keys for coarse tuning.
Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the up or down arrow keys for
ne tuning.
[R]
Red Skew Adjustment:
Num Lock LED will ash.
Press the left or right arrow keys for coarse tuning.
Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow keys for
ne tuning.
[G]
Green Skew Adjustment:
Caps Lock LED will ash.
Press the left and right arrow keys for coarse tuning.
Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow keys for
ne tuning.
[B]
Blue Skew Adjustment:
Scroll Lock LED will ash.
Press the left and right arrow keys for coarse tuning.
Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow keys for
ne tuning.
[ESC] Exit Video Calibration mode. There is also a 30 sec. timeout based
on keyboard input.