Startech.com Sv565utpul User manual

USB/VGA Cat 5 UTP Long

Range Console Extender

SV565UTPUL

Instruction Manual

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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

Mask Hotkey Switch ..................................................................5

Video Calibration (Remote Unit only) ........................... 6

Using the KVM Extender ................................................ 8

Using the Host Unit ...................................................................8

Using the Remote Unit..............................................................12

Alternative Hot-Key Control......................................................14

Speciﬁcations.................................................................. 15

RJ-45 Connector Pinout ..........................................................15

Accessory Products from StarTech.com ...................... 16

Technical Support........................................................... 17

Warranty Information...................................................... 17

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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

ﬁts 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)

• 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

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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 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 8 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).

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 off the computer and disconnect any connected devices.

3. Using the provided StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 16

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 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 sufﬁcient power from the Host computer, however, a power

adapter (not included) may be required.

1 to 2

Control Direction

UTP Cable

Computer

BConsole Computer

AConsole

Remote Unit

(optional)

Host Unit (Local)

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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 off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input

connections. Using a StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 16

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.

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.

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.

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

affect the signal.

There are 16 levels of coarse tuning and up to 128/256 scales of

ﬁne 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 ﬁne adjustment.

NOTE: Video Calibration is only available when the UTP cable is

connected and the Remote unit has control of the Host computer system.

Before Video Calibration

After Video Calibration

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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 ﬂash simultaneously. Video calibration can now be

performed. Refer to the table for the different adjustment options.

Hotkey Description

[E]

Equalizer Adjustment (Sharpness):

•Num Lock and Caps Lock LEDs will ﬂash.

•Press the left or right arrow keys for coarse tuning.

•Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow

keys for ﬁne tuning.

Gain Adjustment (Brightness):

•Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs will ﬂash.

•Press the up or down arrow keys for coarse tuning.

•Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the up or down arrow

keys for ﬁne tuning.

[R]

Red Skew Adjustment:

•Num Lock LED will ﬂash.

•Press the left or right arrow keys for coarse tuning.

•Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow

keys for ﬁne tuning.

[G]

Green Skew Adjustment:

•Caps Lock LED will ﬂash.

•Press the left and right arrow keys for coarse tuning.

•Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow

keys for ﬁne tuning.

[B]

Blue Skew Adjustment:

•Scroll Lock LED will ﬂash.

•Press the left and right arrow keys for coarse tuning.

•Press and hold [SHIFT] and use the left and right arrow

keys for ﬁne tuning.

[ESC] Exit Video Calibration mode. There is also a 30 sec.

timeout based on keyboard input.

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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:

Auto Local Remote

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)

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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 Host Unit exclusive access

to Computer A; remote access

from Remote Unit is disabled

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]

Remote Mode: Allows the

console at Remote Unit

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 keyboard

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

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Standard Command With Compatibility

Mode Enabled Description

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F6] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F6]

Privacy Setting:

A. Host Unit in Local mode

( LED B: Off, LED A: On)

1 beep: Reset to Factory

Default.

2/3 beeps: Disable the Local

Unit output video signal.

B. Host Unit in Auto mode

( LED A&B ﬂashes 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] - [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 11 for codes.

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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

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 ﬂashing 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 ﬁnished using the

computer.

As EDID display information is not passed through the extender to the computer,

manually setting the maximum display resolution on the extender may be necessary

for content to display correctly on the connected monitors.

4-Digit Code Resolution 4-Digit Code Resolution

1007 1024x768 1609 1600x900

1208 1280x800 1612 1600x1200

1210 1280x1024 1610 1680x1050

1307 1360x768 1910 1920x1080

1409 1440x900 1912 1920x1200

1410 1440x1050

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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 Remote Unit to alternate control between A and B. Unlike the

Host Unit, however, the switch on top of the Remote unit only offers two

selectable modes: Local Remote

LED Indicators

Mode AIndicator BIndicator

Remote Access (Computer A) On (solid) Off

Local Access (Computer B) Off On (solid)

Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences

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

[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)

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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

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 ﬂashing

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.

Standard Command With Compatibility

Mode Enabled Description

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F2]

Toggles console control

between Computer A and

Computer B

[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 11 for codes.

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Alternative Hot-Key Control

Instead of using the keyboard leading hot-key sequence, [Ctrl] - [Ctrl],

the “Selection” button on the Host or Remote units can be used. These

commands can be used regardless if the “Mask Hotkey” feature is

enabled.

Command Sequence - Host Unit

Hot-Key Description