StarTech.com SV215MICDVIA User manual

Manual Revision: 05/31/2012
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SV215MICDVIA
2 Port USB DVI Cable KVM Switch with Audio
*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual
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
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements............................................................................1
Console Requirements............................................................................................................................ 1
Computer Requirements........................................................................................................................ 1
Hardware Guide .....................................................................................2
Hardware Review ...................................................................................3
Keyboard Emulation Mapping ............................................................................................................. 3
Installation ..............................................................................................4
Operation ................................................................................................5
Manual Port Selection ............................................................................................................................. 5
Invoking Hotkey Mode............................................................................................................................ 5
Hotkey Summary Table ........................................................................6
Scan Interval Table.................................................................................6
Specications..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information............................................................................8

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com SV215MICDVIA 2 Port DVI + USB Cable
KVM Switch with Audio. Supporting superior video quality with resolutions of up to
1920x1200, this KVM On-a-Cable switch is an ideal solution to access and control two
desktop computers, while eliminating wasted deskspace.
Features
• Compatible with all USB supported operating systems.
• Complete micro design saves space and money
• Computer selection by Remote selector and keyboard hotkeys
• Designed for high-resolution applications: 1920 x 1200 analog
resolution with DDC2B
• Hot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power
down the computers.
• LED indicators for easy status monitoring
• USB 2.0/1.1 specication compliant
Package Contents
• 2 Port Integrated KVM
• User’s Manual
• Remote Selector
System Requirements
Console Requirements
• A DVI monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using
on any computer in the installation
• A USB Keyboard and Mouse
• A microphone and a pair of speakers (optional)
Computer Requirements
• A DVI video port
• A USB port for the keyboard, a USB port for the mouse, and a USB
host controller
• Speaker and microphone ports (optional)

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Hardware Guide
To Host 1
To Console
To Host 2
*
Remote
Selector Input
* The cable connecting the Master unit to Host 1 is 24”, while the cable
connecting the Console unit to Host 2 is 47”.
To link the SV215MICDVIA to the console display unit, use a Male-Male DVI cable to
connect the Console display connector to the DVI port on the display device being
used. Connect the remaining Console connectors to the speakers, microphone, and
USB Keyboard/Mouse, according to the following color coding:
Color Connection
Pink Microphone (optional)
Purple USB Keyboard
Green 3.5” Audio
Black USB Mouse
To connect a host to the SV215MICDVIA, connect the black DVI cable to your
computer’s DVI port. Connect the remaining cable-ends to the corresponding USB and
3.5mm ports (keyboard, mouse, speakers, and microphone), as appropriate, based on
the color coding detailed above.

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Hardware Review
Keyboard Emulation Mapping
Mac Keyboard
To initialize Mac keyboard mapping, please execute the following hotkey sequence:
[scroll],[scroll], [F2], [Enter]
or
[ctrl] [ctrl] [F2] [Enter]
Once this has been done, the following keyboard mapping will apply:
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Shift] Shift
[Ctrl] Ctrl
[Ctrl], 1
[Ctrl], 2
[Ctrl], 3
[Ctrl], 4
[ÿ]
F12
[Alt] L Alt/Option
[Prt_Sc] F13
[Scroll Lock] F14
[Desktop Menu] =
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Enter] Return
[Back Space] Delete
[Ins] Help
[Ctrl] [Win] F15

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Installation
Before you begin, ensure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting
has been turned o. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have
the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the
computer. To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure that all the devices you
will be connecting are properly grounded.
1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone and speakers into
the appropriate connectors at the end of the console cable. The ports are color
coded and labeled with an identifying icon.
Note: Plug the keyboard in before plugging in the mouse. The
mouse connector (black) is actually a USB 2.0 port, and can accept
any USB compatible peripheral. You can even connect a hub to
install multiple USB devices.
2. Plug the keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone, and speaker
connectors of the KVM cables into their respective ports on the
computers you are installing.
3. If you choose to use the remote selection switch, plug its cable into the
port selection switch jack, located on the right side of the unit.
Note: The switch can be operated with hotkeys only, so connecting the port
selection switch is optional.
4. Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: By default the switch links to the rst computer that is turned on.

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Operation
Manual Port Selection
Press the port selection button to toggle the KVM and Audio focus between the two
computers. The Port LED will illuminate indicating that the corresponding port is
currently selected.
Note: Do not switch ports while a USB device (printer, external drive, etc.) is in progress.
Switching ports will terminate the operation.
Invoking Hotkey Mode
All Hotkey operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables on the
following page describe the action that each hotkey operation performs.
Note: The default hotkey invocation key is the Scroll Lock key, but the Ctrl key can also
be used.
Port Selection Button

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Hotkey Summary Table
Scan Interval Table
Hotkey Sequence Action
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
[Enter]
Toggles the KVM and Audio focus between the two
ports.
Note: If the KVM and Audio focus are on dierent
ports, only the KVM focus switches.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
[x] [Enter]
Toggles the hotkey invocation key between the
Scroll Lock key and the Control key
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
[k] [Enter]
Only toggles the KVM focus.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
[s] [Enter]
Only toggles the audio focus.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
[a] [Enter] [n]
Starts Auto Scan. KVM focus cycles from port to port
at nsecond intervals.
Note: The nstands for the number of seconds that
the focus dwells on a port before switching to the
other one.Replace the n with a number between 1
and 4 when entering this hotkey combination. See
table below.
n Seconds
1 3
2 5
3 10
4 20

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Specications
Function Specication
Computer Connections 2
Connectors
Console
Ports
Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Purple)
Video 1 x DVI Male (Black)
Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)
Microphone 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)
KVM Ports
Keyboard 2 x USB Type A Male (Purple)
Video 2 x DVI Male (Black)
Mouse 2 x USB Type A Male (Black)
Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Plug Male (Green)
Microphone 2 x Mini Stereo Plug Male (Pink)
Remote Switch 1 x Mini Stereo Jack
LEDs Selected 2 (Green)
Cable Length
Console
KB/Mouse 0.15m (5.9”)
Video 1.2m (47.2”)
Computers 0.6m (23.6”), 1.2m (47.2”)
Emulation Keyboard/Mouse USB
Video 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; DDC2B
Scan Interval 3, 5, 10, 20 Seconds
Environment
Operating Temp. 0 - 50°C
Storage Temp. -20 - 60°C
Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Plastic
Weight 0.62kg (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.45cm (3.32”)x 3.40cm(1.34”) x2.13cm(0.84”)

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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.
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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
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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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