StarTech.com SV231U3A User manual

Manual Revision: 09/28/2012
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SV231U3A
SV231DLU3A
SV231DPU3A
SV231HDU3A
2 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA / Dual-Link DVI /
DisplayPort® / HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables
*SV231U3A Shown

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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.
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is connected.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................4
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Operation ................................................................................................5
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Hotkey Control ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Specications ..........................................................................................8
Technical Support ..................................................................................10
Warranty Information ............................................................................10

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Introduction
The SV231xxU3A 2 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA / Dual-Link DVI / DisplayPort® /
HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables lets you control 2 VGA / Dual-Link DVI /
DisplayPort® / HDMI®, USB 3.0 equipped PCs with a single monitor, keyboard, mouse
and audio peripheral set.
This USB 3.0 KVM Switch oers an integrated 2 port hub that supports USB 3.0 data
rates of up to 5 Gbps, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1/1.0 devices,
ensuring awless performance for your USB peripherals.
Oering support for high resolutions, this 2 port USB 3.0 KVM switch has the ability
to drive large displays with ease, ideal for graphical applications that require high-res
video output.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2 Port USB 3.0 KVM Switch
• 2 x Video M/M Cables
• 2 x USB 3.0 A-B Cables
• 2 x 3.5mm Audio/Mic Cables
• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/ UK/ EU)
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• One VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® display device (i.e. monitor, projector, TV, etc.)
• A VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® output for each computer
• USB enabled computer system with available USB port
• Standard 104-key keyboard
• Standard 3-button mouse

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Front View
USB Hub
Selection LED
Port Selection
Button / LED *SV231U3A Shown
PC1
connectors
USB Keyboard/Mouse
Connectors
Console VGA
Connector (output)
DC Power
Connector USB 3.0 HUB
connectors
3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic
Rear View - SV231U3A

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PC1
connectors
USB Keyboard/Mouse
Connectors
Console HDMI®
Connector (output)
DC Power
Connector USB 3.0 HUB
connectors
3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic
Rear View - SV231HDU3A
PC1
connectors
USB Keyboard/Mouse
Connectors
Console DisplayPort®
Connector (output)
DC Power
Connector USB 3.0 HUB
connectors
3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic
Rear View - SV231DPU3A
PC1
connectors
USB Keyboard/Mouse
Connectors
Console DVI-I
Connector (output)
DC Power
Connector USB 3.0 HUB
connectors
3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic
Rear View - SV231DLU3A

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Installation
Hardware Installation
1. Connect a VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® monitor into the Console’s video
connector; plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the dedicated USB keyboard
and mouse ports on the KVM switch. If using audio, also connect speakers with
3.5mm mini-jack plugs.
2. Use the appropriate male-to-male video cable to connect the computer’s video
card, to the VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® ports for one of the KVM’s PC ports
(i.e. PC1).
3. Use a USB type A-B Cable to connect the KVM’s USB port (type B, square connector)
for the PC port used in Step 2, and the USB port on the computer (type A, at
connector). If using audio, connect 3.5mm mini-jack cables from the PC port to the
sound card.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each PC port on the KVM switch, or each computer you
wish to use on the KVM.
OPTIONAL: Connect any other USB peripherals you wish to share between the
connected computers/devices to the extra USB Hub port on the Console side.
5. Connect the external power adapter from a wall outlet to the power connector on
the rear panel of the KVM switch.
6. Power up the rst computer/device and wait for it to fully boot and test keyboard/
mouse functionality.
7. Once operation has been successfully conrmed, switch to the next port and power
up that computer/device and conrm.
8. Once completed for all computers/devices connected to the KVM switch, you
should be able to switch between ports freely.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the KVM switch, as the keyboard/mouse use USB
drivers that are already installed on any operating system that fully supports USB.

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Operation
Front Panel
The front-panel Smart Touch button allows you a direct control over KVM switching
operation. Simply press the button to switch to the respective PC port. For more
operation about Smart Touch button, please refer to “Quick Reference Sheet”.
Hotkey Control
A Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence for selecting a computer, activating
computer scan, etc. A hotkey sequence starts with two left <ScrLk> keystrokes
(successively within 2 seconds) followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in
tone generator creates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command; otherwise, one
low-pitch beep is generated for errors and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded
to the selected computer.
Please refer to the “Quick Reference Sheet” for available commands
Quick Reference Sheet
Command Hotkeys
Front-Panel
Smart Touch
Button
Description
Select PC Port
(Jointly select
PC port/ hub
port control/
audio&mic,
if binding is
enabled)
ScrLk + ScrLk +
(1~2/1~4)
Touch the
corresponding
button to select
the active PC port.
Select the PC port
Select Hub Port
Control (Jointly
select PC and
hub port control,
if binding is
enabled)
ScrLk + ScrLk +
F1~F2/F1~F4
Touch the button
to toggle the
specic PC+USB
hub port control.
(It works only if
PC port/ hub port
control binding is
enabled.)
Move Hub Port
(1~2 / 1~4)

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Quick Reference Sheet
Command Hotkeys
Front-Panel
Smart Touch
Button
Description
Select Audio&Mic
Port (Jointly
select PC port
and audio&mic,
if binding is
enabled)
ScrLk + ScrLk +
F5~F6/F5~F8 -- Move audio&mic port
Bind PC and Hub
Port Control
Switching
ScrLk + ScrLk + Z -- Bind PC Port with
Device Hub Port
Unbind PC and
Hub Port Control
Switching
ScrLk + ScrLk + X --
Unbind PC Port
with Device Hub
Port
Bind PC and
Audio&Mic
Switching
ScrLk + ScrLk + Q -- Bind PC Port with
audio&mic Port
Unbind PC and
Audio&Mic
Switching
ScrLk + ScrLk + W --
Unbind PC port
with audio&mic
Port
Previous PC port
(Jointly select PC/
hub port control,
if binding is
enabled)
ScrLk + ScrLk + Up
Arrow -- Next lower PC Port
Next PC port
(Jointly select PC/
hub port control,
if binding is
enabled)
ScrLk + ScrLk +
Down Arrow -- Next higher PC Port

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Quick Reference Sheet
Command Hotkeys
Front-Panel
Smart Touch
Button
Description
Previous active PC
port
ScrLk + ScrLk +
[Backspace] -- Previous active PC Port
Beeper ScrLk + ScrLk + B -- Toggle Beeper
On/O
Dene Hotkey
Preceding
Sequence
ScrLk + ScrLk +
H+ [ScrLk/CapsLk/
Esc/F12/ NumLk/
left Ctrl/ right Ctrl]
Press and hold
down last button
(Button 2/
Button 4) till two
beeps. Release
the button, and
press desired
hotkey preceding
sequence.
Select Hotkey
Header [ScrLk/
CapsLk/ Esc/ F12/
NumLk/ left Ctrl/
right Ctrl]
Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk + S -- Start Autoscan
Autoscan with
Programmable
Delay Time
ScrLk + ScrLk + S
+ (1~6)
1 10s ; 2 20s ;
3 30s ;
4 40s ; 5 50s ;
6 60s
--
Autoscan duration
adjust to (10~60
seconds)
Stop Autoscan [Any key] Touch any button Stop Autoscan
during scan mode

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Specications
SV231U3A SV231DLU3A SV231DPU3A SV231HDU3A
Console
Connectors
1 x VGA (15
pin; High
Density
D-Sub) Female
2 x USB A (4
pin) Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
1 x DVI-I (29
pin) Female
2 x USB A (4
pin) Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
1 x DisplayPort®
(20 pin)
Female
2 x USB A (4
pin) Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
1 x HDMI® (19
pin) Female
2 x USB A (4
pin) Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
Computer
Connectors
(per port)
1 x VGA (15
pin; High
Density
D-Sub) Female
2 x USB 3.0
B (9pin;
SuperSpeed)
Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
1 x DVI-I (29
pin) Female
2 x USB 3.0
B (9pin;
SuperSpeed)
Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
1 x DisplayPort®
(20 pin)
Female
2 x USB 3.0
B (9pin;
SuperSpeed)
Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
1 x HDMI® (19
pin) Female
2 x USB 3.0
B (9pin;
SuperSpeed)
Female
2 x 3.5mm
Mini-Jack
(3 Position)
Female
Other
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
LEDs 2 x PC Selection Indicator
2 x Hub Selection Indicator
Switching
Modes Pushbutton, Hot-key
Maximum
Resolution 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1600 1920 x 1200
Audio
Support Yes (2-Channel Stereo)

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SV231U3A SV231DLU3A SV231DPU3A SV231HDU3A
On Screen
Display No
Cascadable No
Rack-
Mountable No
Enclosure
Type Steel
Operating
Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage
Temperature -20°C to 40°C (4°F to 104°F)
Humidity 0~90% RH Non-Condensing
Dimensions
(LxWxH) 165 x 89 x 46mm
Weight 940g

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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 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
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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