StarTech.com SV431HU34K6 User manual

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Manual Revision: October 15, 2020
4-Port USB 3.0 KVM Switch - HDMI - 4K 60Hz
5Port Selection Buttons • Press the Port Selection Button to select PCs 1-4
6HDCP Switch • Control HDCP Mode
7Console HDMI Output
Port • Connect the Console HDMI Display
8EDID LED Indicator • Indicates EDID Mode
9EDID Button • EDID Copy or Auto EDID from the Console HDMI
Display
10 Firmware Upgrade Port • Used to upgrade the Firmware. Use with
Firmware from StarTech.com only.
11 PC HDMI Input Ports • Connect to an HDMI Port on PCs 1-4
12 Power Input Port • Connect a DC 12V Power Source to power the
KVM Switch
13 Console Audio Port • Connect an Audio Device (Stereo Speakers or a
Microphone)
14 PC USB Ports • Connect to a SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2
Gen 1) Port on PCs 1-4
15 PC Audio Ports • Connect to an Audio Port (for Stereo Speakers or a
Microphone) on PCs 1-4
Requirements
For the latest requirements and to view detailed instructions on all product functionality
in a full user manual, please visit:
www.startech.com/SV431HU34K6.
Source PCs
• Computers (HDMI enabled) x 4
• HDMI Cables x 4
• SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Cables (Type-A Male to Type-B Male) x 4
• (Optional) 3.5 mm Audio Cables (Male to Male) x 4
Console
• HDMI Display x 1
• HDMI Cable x 1
Product Diagram (SV431HU34K6)
Front View
Rear View
Port Function
1Port Selection LED
Indicators
• Green: PCs 1-4 connected (power on)
• Red: PCs 1-4 selected (power on)
2Power LED • Green: Universal Power Adapter connected
3Console USB HID Ports
• Connect up to 4 USB Human Interface Devices
(HID) (e.g. Keyboard, Mouse, Trackpad, Number
Keypad, Drawing Tablet)
4Console USB Hub Ports • Connect up to 2 SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2
Gen 1) Peripheral Devices
3 4 5
12
12 3
6
1513 14
7 9 10 8
14 15 14 15 14 15 4
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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:
• 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
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
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party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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3. Connect a SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Cable (Type-A Male to
Type-B Male) from the USB-A Port on the Computer to the PC 1 USB Port on the
rear of the KVM Switch.
Note: A SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (or better) Cable is recommended for optimal
performance.
4. (Optional) Connect a 3.5 mm Audio Cable from the Audio Port on your Computer
to the corresponding PC Audio Port on the rear of the KVM Switch.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for Source PCs 2-4.
Operation
Power-On Sequence
1. Connect the Universal Power Adapter from a Wall Outlet to the Power Input Port
on the rear of the KVM Switch.
2. Power on all Peripherals.
3. Select PC 1 and power on the corresponding Computer.
Note: Ensure that the Computer connected to the PC 1 ports has fully booted to
the operating system before proceeding.
4. Repeat step 3 for Source PCs 2-4.
• USB Keyboard x 1
• USB Mouse x 1
• (Optional) Audio Device (e.g. Headphones, Microphone, etc.) x 1
• (Optional) USB HID Devices x 2
• (Optional) SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Peripheral Devices x 2
Installation
Connect the Console
1. Power o your HDMI Display and any Peripherals before connecting to the KVM
Switch.
2. Connect an HDMI Display to the Console HDMI Output Port on the rear of the KVM
Switch.
3. Connect a USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse to the Console USB HID Ports on the
rear of the KVM Switch.
4. (Optional) Connect an additional USB HID Device to the remaining Console USB HID
Port on the front of the KVM Switch.
5. (Optional) Connect the Audio Device to the Console Audio Port on the rear of the
KVM Switch.
6. (Optional) Connect up to two SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Peripheral
Devices to the Console USB Hub Ports on the front and rear of the KVM Switch.
Connect the PCs
1. Power o your Computer and any Peripherals before connecting to the KVM
Switch.
2. Connect an HDMI Cable from the HDMI Port on the Computer to the PC 1 HDMI
Input Port on the rear of the KVM Switch.