StarTech.com SV211KUSB User manual

Micro USB KVM Switch
SV211KUSB
SV411KUSB
Instruction Manual
Actual product may vary from photo
2 Port Micro USB KVM Kit with Audio and Cables
4 Port Micro USB KVM Kit with Audio and Cables

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and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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measures:
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Table
of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the KVM Client application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting console components to the KVM switch - SV211KUSB . . . . .2
Connecting computers to the KVM switch - SV211KUSB . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting console components to the KVM switch - SV411KUSB . . . . .2
Connecting computers to the KVM switch - SV411KUSB . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the KVM Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the face-panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using a hotkey sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
KVM Switching software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Micro USB KVM Kit. This product allows you
to access and control multiple USB-enabled computers and features an independant
audio/mic switching function that offers uninterrupted audio, even while connected to
another computer. For PCs running Windows systems, this KVM switch provides an
easy-to-use KVM Client application to facilitate switching operations such as PC selection
and hotkey sequence programming, autoscanning, autoscan delay time programming
and independent/simultaneous audio and PC switching.
Features
• USB 1.1 compliant
• Also switches audio for a complete multimedia sharing solution
• Optional Windows-based Switching Software provides configurable hotkeys
• LED indicators for easy status monitoring
• High VGA resolution 2048 x 1536
• Powered by USB
Before
You Begin
System Requirements
• Console: USB keyboard (1), USB mouse (1), VGA Monitor (1), speakers (optional),
microphone (optional)
• Controlled systems: USB keyboard and mouse support, VGA video out, speaker out
(optional), microphone out (optional)
Contents
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This package should contain
SV211KUSB:
• Micro USB KVM Switch (1)
• 4 ft. (1.2m) USB + Video Data Cable (2)
• 4 ft. (1.2m) Audio Cable (2)
• Instruction Manual (1)
• Software CD (1)
This package should contain
SV411KUSB:
• USB KVM Switch (1)
• 6 ft. USB + Video Data Cable (4)
• 6 ft. Audio Cable (4)
• User Manual (1)
• Software CD (1)

Installation
This section details how to install the optional Windows-based software, as well as how
to make the necessary physical connections between your peripherals and the KVM
switch. For best results, ensure that all of the computers to be controlled are located as
close as possible to the KVM switch and console peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse),
as this will reduce the length of cabling required and reduces the chance of interference.
Installing the KVM Client application
Please note: The KVM Software supports only the Windows operating system. When
using other operating systems such as Linux, you can still use the keyboard hotkey
ScrLK + ScrLK to switch PCs, however this hotkey is not available on non-PC platforms
such as Mac OS, however an IBM keyboard can be used at the console to control Apple
Mac computers. Please note: Hotkey support is not natively supported in Mac OS. If
you are using a Mac OS, you must use the KVM buttons to switch between computers.
1. For each computer that will be connected to the KVM switch, please insert the
companion CD ROM into your CD drive. The installation program USBKVMIn.exe
should run automatically, however if it does not, please locate the file on the disk
and double-click on the icon to launch the application:
2. After the installation has completed, you will see a KVM Switcher icon on the system
tray of your Windows desktop. Right-click on the icon to launch the operation menu,
and double-click to evoke the configuration box.
Connecting console components to the KVM Switch (SV211KUSB)
1. Place the KVM switch in close proximity to the keyboard, mouse and monitor you
wish to use as the shared console controls.
2. Connect the monitor to the VGA port (Blue) located on the front panel of the switch.
3. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB Type A connector on the front panel of the
switch, as shown in Figure 1-2 (page 3).
4. Connect a USB mouse to the USB Type A connector on the front panel of the
switch, as shown in Figure 1-2 (page 3).
5. Optional: Connect speakers to the green 3.5mm phono connector located on the front
panel of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-2 (page 3).
6. Optional: Connect a microphone to the pink 3.5mm phono connector located on the
front panel of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-2 (page 3).
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Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch (SV211KUSB)
This section describes how to connect the computers you wish to control, to the KVM
switch.
1. Remove any existing keyboards, mice, monitors, speakers, and microphones from the
computer(s).
2. Using a USB + Video Data Cable, connect one end (blue) to the Video Out connector
on Computer 1. (This will be the same connector from which you disconnected the
monitor in step 1, if applicable.) Connect the opposite end to the VGA port on the
back of the KVM Switch.
3. Plug the USB portion of the USB + Video Data Cable into an available USB port on
Computer 1.
4. Optional: If you wish to use audio, connect the Speaker/Microphone combination cable
to the Mic and Speaker out ports. Insert the opposite end of the cable (USB mini-B)
into the port located on the side of the switch denoted as PC1.
5. Repeat the above process to connect any further computers.
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SV211KUSB Shown
Figure 1-2
USB + Video Data Cable
Microphone
Speakers
USB to Audio cables
PC 2
PC 1
Console

Connecting console components to the KVM Switch (SV411KUSB)
1. Place the KVM switch in close proximity to the keyboard, mouse and monitor you
wish to use as the shared console controls.
2. Connect the monitor to the VGA port (Blue) located on the front panel of the switch.
3. Connect a USB keyboard to the Type A USB Port located on the front panel of the
switch. Please refer to Figure 1-3.
4. Connect a USB mouse to the Type A USB Port located on the front panel of the
switch. Please refer to Figure 1-3.
5. Connect speakers to the green 3.5mm phono connector (optional), located on the
front panel of the switch. Please refer to Figure 1-3.
6. Connect a microphone to the pink 3.5mm phono connector (optional) located on the
front panel of the switch. Please refer to Figure 1-3.
Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch (SV411KUSB)
This section describes how to connect the computer(s) you wish to control, to the KVM
switch.
1. Remove any existing keyboards, mice, monitors, speakers, and microphones
from the computer.
2. Using an HD-15 VGA+USB Cable, connect the VGA portion (15-pin) to the Video
Out connector on computer 1. (This will be the same connector from which you
disconnected the monitor in step 1, if applicable.) Connect the opposite end of
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SV411KUSB Shown
Figure 1-3
PC 1
PC 3
PC 3
PC 4
Device

the cable to one of the VGA/Data ports on the KVM Switch, (located on the side
or rear panel of the switch) as shown in Figure 1-3.
3. Plug the USB portion of the USB + Video Data Cable into an available USB port
on computer 1.
4. Optional: If you wish to use audio, connect the Speaker/Microphone
combination cable to the Mic and Speaker out ports on the computer. Insert the
opposite ends of the cable(s) into the corresponding audio ports located next to the
VGA/Data port used in step 2.
5. Repeat the above process to connect the remaining computers.
Using
the KVM Switch
There are three methods of controlling your KVM Switch for PC and Audio/Mic channel
selection:
(1) Using the face-panel buttons: The face-panel button allows you to have direct
control over KVM switching operation. Simply pressing the button will switch to the
corresponding PC port and audio/mic channel (if enabled). By default, PC port
switching and audio/mic port switching are bound together.
(2) Using a hotkey sequence : These products features both User-definable Hotkeys
for PC selection and a Universal Hotkey Sequence that can be used to switch
connected PCs.
Universal Hotkey Sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk
User-definable Hotkey: Ctrl + Alt + [command key]. Please refer to KVM Switching
software section, for keys that are eligible to be used as a command key.
(3) KVM Switching software: To launch the operation menu, right-click on the KVM
Switching icon located in the system tray.
By selecting Settings, you will be able to customize the hotkeys to be used with the
CTRL+ALT command (i.e. CTRL+ALT+1 = PC1, CTRL+ALT+2 = PC2), by entering
the desired value into the editable text box. Please note: ALT, CTRL, SHIFT, CAPS,
TAB, ESC, function keys (i.e. F1, F2) and edit keys cannot be selected as hotkeys.
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From within the KVM Switcher software, you also have the option to fix the
audio/mic channel to the selected PC. Once this option is check, the audio/mic
channel will be fixed and become non-switchable without re-configuration.
Similarly, the Autoscan feature can also be customized, by selecting the desired Auto
Scan Period from the drop down menu provided. The Autoscan period is the time
your KVM Switch will wait to switch to the next PC.
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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.
Warranty
Information
This product is backed by a one-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
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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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Revised: 28 November 2006 (Rev. A)
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