StarTech.com Starview SV231USBAN User manual

Manual Revision: 01/18/2012
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SV231USBAN
SV431USBAN
2 Port USB/ VGA KVM Switch with Ethernet
Switch and Audio & USB Hub
*SV231USBAN shown

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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
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Requirements......................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Guide......................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Guide......................................................................................................................................... 3
SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN .................................................................................................................. 3
Hardware Guide - Continued................................................................................................................ 4
Installation ..............................................................................................6
Cable Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Port Numbering......................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ................................................................................................9
Cycling Through the Ports ..................................................................................................................... 9
Cycling Through the Ports Cont’d ....................................................................................................... 10
Going Directly to a Port .......................................................................................................................... 10
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM).................................................................12
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode............................................................................................................ 12
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys............................................................................................................ 13
Alternate Port Switching Keys.............................................................................................................. 13
Keyboard Operating Platform .............................................................................................................. 13
List Hotkey Settings.................................................................................................................................. 14
USB Reset ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Hotkey Beeper Control............................................................................................................................ 15
Disable Port Switching Keys.................................................................................................................. 15
Restore Default Settings......................................................................................................................... 15
Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode......................................................................................................... 15

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HSM Summary Table................................................................................................................................ 16
Keyboard Emulation ................................................................................................................................ 17
Sun Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................. 18
The Firmware Upgrade Utility .............................................................................................................. 19
Specications..........................................................................................23
Technical Support ..................................................................................25
Warranty Information............................................................................25

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Introduction
This 2 Port USB KVM Switch is a multi-function switch that integrates a USB 2.0 hub,
Ethernet Switch, and audio switching capability into a unique USB KVM multimedia
switching solution.
For simple integration into multimedia applications, the switch supports high
resolution VGA video interfaces and allows you to toggle between audio sources. The
KVM switch also provides a built-in 3 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch that allows
you to easily network and share Internet connectivity among connected computers
while reducing the number of outlets and cables needed in the area - helping to
preserve valuable work space.
Plus, the KVM switch also features a built-in USB 2.0 Hub that allows peripheral sharing
(i.e. printers, scanners, portable hard drives, etc.) with support for hi-speed USB 2.0
data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps.
This USB KVM Switch is cased in a sturdy metal chassis, and oers a compact form
factor that helps preserve valuable desk space.
Features
• Bi-directional switching and exible interoperability; switch permits independent
PC, independent peripheral, and independent audio function, regardless of KVM
switch focus
• Built-in 3 or 5 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch allows you to easily network and
share Internet with your computers
• Built-in USB 2.0 Hub allows peripheral sharing for printers, scanners,portable hard
drives, etc., with data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps
• Hot pluggable - add or remove computers without powering down the switch
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2-Port KVM Switch
• 2 x USB KVM Cables (SV231USBAN only)
• 4 x USB KVM Cables (SV431USBAN only)
• 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Instruction Manual

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Hardware Requirements
Console:
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will
be using on any computer in the installation
• A standard 101/104 key USB style keyboard
• A standard 3-button USB style mouse
Computers:
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected
to the KVM Switch:
• A DE-15 / VGA D-Sub video port
• A Type A USB port for the keyboard/mouse combo USB cable
• A Type A USB port for the USB hub cable
Cables:
Please note that only Custom KVM cable sets specically designed to work with this
switch may be used. Two (SV231USBAN), or four (SV431USBAN) 1.8m cable sets are
provided with this package.

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Hardware Guide
SV231USBAN
Front Panel
Hardware Guide
SV431USBAN
Front Panel
31&2 4
SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN
Rear Panel
567
8910
Please note that the SV431USBAN rear panel is identical to that of SV231USBAN, with
the exception of the number of the audio and slave connection ports.
For an explanation of the functions corresponding to the numbered components listed
above, please see the charts on the following pages.

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Hardware Guide - Continued
Component Description
1Port Selection
Switches
Pressing a switch brings the focus to the computer
attached to its corresponding port.
2
Upper: KVM
DIM Orange: indicates the computer attached to
its corresponding port is up and running (Online).
Bright Orange: Indicates the computer attached
to the corresponding port is the one that has the
KVM focus (Selected)
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to
the corresponding port is being accessed under
Auto Scan mode
Lower: USB
Dim Green: Indicates there is a USB cable
connection to the computer attached to the
corresponding port. Does not light if there is no
USB connection to the computer.
Bright Green: to indicate the computer attached
to the corresponding port has access to the USB
peripherals.
3
Indicate data transmission status of corresponding ports on the Ethernet
hub:
LAN Link
O: No data connection to the computer attached
to its corresponding port.
On: Data connection to the computer attached to
the corresponding port is detected.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted through the
port.
10/100 Mbps O: Data transmission speed is 10 Mbps
On: Data transmission speed is 100 Mbps
4USB Hub Section USB peripherals can plug into either port
5Ethernet Port Section
The CAT5 LAN cable that connects to the
computer’s Ethernet port can plug into any
available port

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Component Description
6Console Audio Jacks
The cables from your microphone and speakers
plug in here. Each jack is color coded and marked
with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
7Firmware Upgrade
Port
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the
rmware upgrade data to the KVM plugs in here.
8Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack
9Console Port Section Your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor plug
in here.
10 CPU Port Section
The cables that link the switch to your computers
plug in here. Each CPU port is comprised of a
microphone jack, speaker jack, and KVM data
connector
Please note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specically modied so
that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be connected. Do NOT
attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computer.

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Installation
Warning! Make sure that power to all of the devices you will be connecting to the KVM
switch have been turned o.
To set up your KVM Switch, refer to the installation diagram on the following page,
which corresponds with the following steps:
1. Plug your keyboard, mouse and monitor into the Console Ports located on the unit’s
rear panel.
2. Plug your microphone and speakers into the Console microphone and speaker jacks
located on the unit’s rear panel.
3. Using a KVM cable set (included), plug the custom SPHD connector into any
available CPU Port on the KVM switch. Plug the accompanying microphone and
speaker connectors into the corresponding audio ports for that CPU Port.
Please note:
• The audio connectors and jacks are color coded and marked with an appropriate
icon for easy installation.
• Be sure that the audio connectors on the KVM cable set are plugged into the same
CPU Port number on the KVM switch.
4. At the other end of the KVM cable, plug the USB keyboard/mouse, USB hub, video,
microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer.
5. Use CAT5 cable to connect an available Ethernet port on the KVM switch to
the computer’s Ethernet port. Repeat steps 3-5 for any other computer you are
connecting to the KVM switch.
6. Plug the cable from your external LAN source into any available Ethernet port on
the switch.
7. Plug the power adapter that came with the KVM switch, into an AC power source,
then plug the power adapter’s DC plug into the KVM switches DC jack.
8. Plug your USB peripherals into the USB hub section on the front panel.