StarTech.com StarView SV231 User manual

Manual Revision: 07/12/2012
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SV231
2 Port Professional PS/2 KVM Switch
*actual product may vary from photos

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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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 2
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4
Conguration..........................................................................................5
Serial Data Link .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Automatic Calibration Button and Light .......................................................................................... 5
Manual Calibration and Settings Menu ............................................................................................ 5
Commands .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Transmitter Unit specic commands ................................................................................................. 6
Image Quality............................................................................................................................................. 7
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................8
Specications..........................................................................................10
Technical Support ..................................................................................11
Warranty Information............................................................................11

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Introduction
Overview
The StarView SV231 is a computer switch that allows access to two IBM compatible
computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. Switching between computers
is as easy as pressing the push button or entering hot-key commands from your
keyboard. There is no interface card and software to install and the StarView is
independent of the computer operating system. The space-saving design enables you
to connect all the cables to the back of the SV231.
Automatic Mouse Conversion
The StarView Switch enables you to connect computers with PS/2 or serial mouse ports
(using adapters supplied with each SV231), and control both computers from one PS/2
mouse. The StarView automatically identies the mouse and switches to proper mouse
protocol.
Features
• Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse
• Cascade conguration expands system capability
• Auto scan automatically selects computers sequentially
• Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), IntelliTrackball
• Hot-key functions allow easy computer access
• Built in buzzer for hot-key command conrmation.
• Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers
• Operating system independent, transparent to all applications
• True plug and play system conguration
• Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
• High VGA resolution 1600x1200
• DDC2B compatible
• Power-free operation

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Installation
Device Connection
Turn your computers o. Connect a PS/2 keyboard to the mini-DIN-6 port with a
KEYBOARD icon and a PS/2 mouse to the mini-DIN-6 port MOUSE icon . Then connect
your VGA monitor cable directly to the HD-DB- 15 port of CONSOLE as shown in gure
1.
The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of the CONSOLE must be capable of
synchronizing with the computer’s video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor
type, please consult the monitor user’s manual. The StarView consumes negligible
power and is designed to run reliably without an external power adapter.
Computers Connection
Now you have two computers to connect to the StarView. Use a male-to-male
Mini-DIN-6 cable to connect from the rst PC’s keyboard port to the corresponding
KEYBOARD port; and, use another male-to-male Mini-DIN-6 cable from the PC’s mouse
port to the MOUSE port. Connect your computers VGA port to the HD-DB-15 port of
the StarView as shown in gure 2 using a VGA male-to-female cable. Follow the same
procedures for the second computer using the KEYBOARD and MOUSE port.

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If your computer incorporates a serial mouse, a mouse adapter should be connected to
the computer’s mouse port as shown in gure 3.
(Note: use only the mouse adapter supplied with the SV231)
NOTE:
1. The StarTech.com SV231’s automatic mouse conversion system allows you to
connect computers using serial mice.
2. The mouse adapter can only be used on the PC side and will not work on the
CONSOLE side.
3. If your PC uses an AT style keyboard, you will need an“AT-to-PS/2 keyboard
adapter” at the PC side.

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Initial Power-up
Make sure all computers and the StarView SV231’s are powered down during
installation. After connection, power up the computers. The StarView can be powered
from the computers. This procedure ensures the StarView receive computer settings
correctly when computer boots.
NOTE: You may hot plug any addittional powered-down computer to the StarTech.com
SV231 at any time after the initial power up.
Operations
Front Panel Operation
You may switch to a dierent computer by pressing the front panel push-button
directly or by issuing hot-key commands. The front-panel red indicator changes to
reect the computer port selected. The indicator ashes while in either Auto Scan or
Manual Scan mode.
Hot-key Commands
Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer or to activate
computer scan. StarTech.com interprets keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key
sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes.
A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot-key command; otherwise,
one low-pitch beep for error is generated and the bad key sequence will not be
forwarded to the selected computer.
• To select a computer: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 1 Selects the computer
at port 1. Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 2 Selects the computer at port 2.
NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.
• To start Auto Scan, automatically scan powered-on computers one by one at a xed
interval: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F1. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl
key twice. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the
scanning until activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence.
The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below.
• Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between powered-on
computers left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2 Press Up or Down to select the previous or the
next computer in sequence. Press any other key to abort the manual scan.
• To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer
in AUto Scan: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3. The SV231 generates 1 to 4 beeps indicating
scan interval of 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds respectively.
• To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of
BIOS and any operating systemL left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4. The SV231 generates 1to 4
beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.

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Appendices
Specications
SV231
No. of computers supported 2
Cascade control PC number Up to 4*
Front panel button control 1
Hot plug-and-play Yes
Hot-key control Yes
Automatic scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds
Cable Length (Max) 30M(100ft) at CONSOLE 30M(100ft) at
PC
VGA 1600 x 1200, DDC2B
Computer keyboard connector
mouse
monitor
PS/2
PS/2, serial (with adapter)
HD-DB-15 male
Computer keyboard connector
mouse
monitor
PS/2
PS/2
HD-DB-15 female
Weight 420g
H x W x D (mm)
(in.)
size
40x124x70
1.6x4.9x2.7
Micro
Power Supply Optional (DC 9V, 500mA)

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Troubleshooting
Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not
swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when
connected to the StarView.
Symptom Causes Solutions
Keyboard or mouse does
not work
Improper power-up
sequence. Keyboard
or mouse not properly
intialized.
Press and hold down
the push button for 3
seconds, the SV231 will
re-initialize the keyboard
or mouse, wait for a few
seconds then plug it
back in.
Keyboard error on boot Loose keyboard
connection.
Make sure keyboard
cables are well seated.
Keyboard strokes shifted
The computer was in
shifted state when last
switched.
Press both SHIFT keys.
Auto Scan does not
switch PC automatically
and SV231 beeps.
All PC’s are o or only
one PC is turned on. Scan
mode works for power-on
computers only.
Turn computers on. Press
left Ctrl key twice to abort
Auto Scan mode.
The Up and Down keys do
not work in Manual Scan
All PCs are o or only
one PC is turned on. Scan
mode works for power-on
computers only.
Turn computers on. Press
any other key to abort
Manual Scan mode.
The SV231 fails to
function occasionally
Computers do not supply
enough power.
Add a power adapter
with minimum of DC 9V
500mA output rating to
the SPARE power jack.
Computer can not use
serial mouse
Loose mouse adapter
incorrect mouse adapter.
Secure the mouse adapter
to computers COM port.
Use only the mouse
adapter that comes with
the SV231

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Symptom Causes Solutions
Not functional in cascade
conguration
In master/slave
conguration, the master
unit must have equal or
more PC ports than that
of slaves. If SV231 is a
slave , its master can be
SV231, SV431, SV831 or
SV1631.
SV231 can be a slave of
SV231, SV431, SV831,
and SV1631. If SV231 is a
master, the SV431, SV831
nor SV1631 can be its
slave.

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a 3 year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for 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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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