StarTech.com SV565UTPUL User manual

USB/VGA Cat 5 UTP Long
Range Console Extender
SV565UTPUL
Instruction Manual
*actual product may vary from photos

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 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 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 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)
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

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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).
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 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.