StarTech.com Long Range USB VGA KVM Console Extender over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft
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1. Hard to find made easy At StarTech com that isn t a slogan It s a promise StarTech com is your one stop source for every connectivity part you need From the latest technology to legacy products and all the parts that bridge the old and new we can help you find the parts that connect your solutions We make it easy to locate the parts and we quickly deliver them wherever they need to go Just talk to one of our tech advisors or visit our website You ll be connected to the products you need in no time Visit www startech com for complete information on all StarTech com products and to access exclusive resources and time saving tools StarTech com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts StarTech com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market2. NOTE Commands described in the Key Key format are keys that must be pressed in order on the keyboard Commands described in the Key Key format must be pressed simultaneously NOTE If the Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights are flashing in unison on the keyboard the other Unit has control of Computer A You will not be able to use the computer or issue commands until the other unit has finished using the computer As EDID display information is not passed through the extender to the computer manually setting the maximum display resolution on the extender may be necessary for content to display correctly on the connected monitors 4 Digit Code Resolution 4 Digit Code Resolution 1007 1024x768 1612 1600x1200 Lae p ne o pm De oe P 1609 1600x900 o l BEEN StarTechg om 11 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Using the Remote Unit The Remote Unit allows a user at the Remote Unit to assume control of devices connected to the Host Unit if the Host Unit is set to Auto or Remote mode and it also permits the user seated at the Remote Unit to use any connected system as though the KVM Extender was transparent You can use either keyboard shortcuts or the mode switch on the top of the Remote Unit to alternate control between A and B Unlike the Host Unit however the switch on top of the Remote unit only offers two selectable modes preteen gt Remote LED Indicators Mode A Indicator B Indicat
3. Remote User at Remote Unit has exclusive control Off On solid StarTechg om 8 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences Standard Command Ctrl Ctrl T Ctrl Ctrl Esc Ctrl Ctrl Alt E Ctrl Ctrl Alt S Ctrl Ctrl 1 Ctrl Ctrl 2 Ctrl Ctrl 3 Ctrl Ctrl F3 Instruction Manual With Compatibility Mode Enabled Ctrl Ctrl T Ctrl Ctrl Alt m Ctrl Ctrl Alt S Ctrl Ctrl E 1 Ctrl Ctrl E 2 Ctrl Ctrl E 3 Ctrl Ctrl E F3 Description Toggles control of Computer A between Auto Local and Remote modes Ctrl Ctrl Es Cancels the hotkey sequence Enables 2 beeps or disables 1 beep Compatibility Mode so that the KVM extender will work with a KVM switch that also uses a Ctrl hotkey sequence Reset Host Unit to the factory default Local Mode Allows the user at Host Unit exclusive access to Computer A remote access from Remote Unit is disabled Remote Mode Allows the console at Remote Unit exclusive access to Computer A access to the computer from the Host Unit is disabled Auto Mode Wait for keyboard console activity Sets the interval of inactivity in seconds that the Host Unit will wait before returning to Auto Mode StarTechg om Hard to find m
4. Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Remote Unit have multiple possible settings The Unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you issued A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command Ctrl Ctrl Alt E Compatibility Mode 1 beep disabled 2 beeps enabled Note Commands described in the Key Key format are keys that must be pressed in order on the keyboard Commands described in the Key Key format must be pressed simultaneously Note If the Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights are flashing in unison on the keyboard the other Unit has control of Computer A You will not be able to use A until the other Unit releases access to that computer StarTechg om 13 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Alternative Hot Key Control Instead of using the keyboard leading hot key sequence Ctrl Ctrl the Selection button on the Host or Remote units can be used These commands can be used regardless if the Mask Hotkey feature is enabled Command Sequence Host Unit Hot Key 2 sec F3 press hold Selection button for 2 sec F6 2 sec V 4 digit code press hold Selection button for press hold Selection button for Description Sets the interval of inactivity in seconds that the Host Unit will wait before returning to Auto Mode Change video Privacy Settings Set maximum video re
5. Calibration mode There is also a 30 sec timeout based on keyboard input StarTechg om T Hard to find made easy Using the KVM Extender This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the host and remote locations Using the Host Unit The Host Unit allows users connected to the Host and Remote units to share control of devices hosts computers KVM Switches connected to it The Host Unit has three modes that control which user may access the system at a given time Auto the KVM extender looks for keyboard or mouse activity from both A and B and automatically accepts input from the active console Local only the user seated at the Host unit can access the system and Remote only the user at the Remote station can access the system You can use either keyboard shortcuts ifthere is a keyboard and mouse attached or the mode switch on the top of the Host Unit to control which user has access to devices connected to the Host unit by pressing the button in sequence By default the Host Unit operates in Auto mode and switches to the next mode in the sequence each time the switch is pressed as follows ie eos gt Having a keyboard and mouse attached to the console ports on the Host Unit is recommended since it offers access to a number of extended features LED Indicators Mode A Indicator B Indicator Auto Auto senses activity Flashing Flashing Local User at Local Unit has exclusive control On solid Off
6. Osa f rodes F I My Computer Ee Fles Stored on This Computer iJ Shared Documents I Change a setting O samuefs Documents Other Places __ Hard Disk Drives W My Network Places Bou i A uen oe e B Control Panel PH Locale o ge on This Computer lated Documents After Video Calibration StarTechg om 6 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Hotkey E R G B ESC Instruction Manual Description Equalizer Adjustment Sharpness Num Lock and Caps Lock LEDs will flash Press the left or right arrow keys for coarse tuning Press and hold SHIFT and use the left and right arrow keys for fine tuning Gain Adjustment Brightness Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs will flash Press the up or down arrow keys for coarse tuning Press and hold SHIFT and use the up or down arrow keys for fine tuning Red Skew Adjustment Num Lock LED will flash Press the left or right arrow keys for coarse tuning Press and hold SHIFT and use the left and right arrow keys for fine tuning Green Skew Adjustment Caps Lock LED will flash Press the left and right arrow keys for coarse tuning Press and hold SHIFT and use the left and right arrow keys for fine tuning Blue Skew Adjustment Scroll Lock LED will flash Press the left and right arrow keys for coarse tuning Press and hold SHIFT and use the left and right arrow keys for fine tuning Exit Video
7. Starlechcom Hard to find made easy Long Range VGA USB KVM Console Extender over Cat5 UTP 1000 ft SV565UTPUL gt C EE v L P e im o Ri mote Unit O DE Bedienungsanleitung de startech com FR Guide de l utilisateur fr startech com ES Gu a del usuario es startech com IT Guida per l uso it startech com NL Gebruiksaanwijzing nl startech com PT Guia do usu rio pt startech com For the most up to date information please visit www startech com Manual Revision 07 13 2012 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 off 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
8. ade easy Standard Command al Mode Enabled Ctrl Ctrl F6 Ctrl Ctrl E F6 Ctrl Ctrl V 4 Ctrl Ctrl E V 4 digit code digit code Instruction Manual Description Privacy Setting A Host Unit in Local mode LED B Off LED A On 1 beep Reset to Factory Default 2 3 beeps Disable the Local Unit output video signal B Host Unit in Auto mode LED A amp B flashes alternately 1 beep Reset to Factory Default 2 beeps Upon keyboard mouse activation disables the Local Unit video output temporarily Set for 5 15 30 or 60 second interval 3 beeps Upon keyboard mouse activation the Remote Unit or Local Unit users can disable the output video signal temporarily The user can protect their privacy for 5 15 30 60 seconds Set the maximum video resolution requires computer restart for both Remote and Host units See page 11 for codes StarTechg om Hard to find made easy Beep Codes Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Host Unit have multiple possible settings The unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you issued A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command Ctrl Ctrl Alt E Compatibility Mode 1 beep disabled 2 beeps enabled Ctrl Ctrl F3 Inactivity Interval for Auto Mode 1 beep 5 seconds 2 beeps 15 seconds 3 beeps 30 seconds 4 beeps 60 seconds
9. b boe oto eo hortos tet ERAI RR ERR Estaba 5 Video Calibration Remote Unit only eere 6 Using the KVM Extender 5 eret enean etse roe b erase eara epe ene pace 8 Usiric the Host Unitaria aa he ed rt n opima e baden eu tria 8 Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences eee ttttttnnnnnntttttttttnnsnttccts 9 Ij rte 11 AA TE 12 Alternative Hot Key Control Command Sequence Host Unit SPECITICATIONS sissscsscsssccissssscesscansadessacescsesedssssscssoesesassasessresstessvesecssssteessines 15 RJ 45 Connector PImOUtssisssssssssscsasecscssaisessiscsososusesesonusssnssnssssscassissconsoscsasudstebusesscosuvesessanssanzzassssssnvesscced 15 Technical SUPpPOFE M M 16 Warranty Information O 16 C Instruction Manual Sta fTechyzom i Hard to find made easy Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech com KVM extender This product allows a computer to control a host system from a remote location at a distance of up to 984 feet 300 meters For ease of installation this product uses standard Category 5 5E or 6 network cabling that fits easily into almost any existing network infrastructure For added versatility the KVM extender supports either PS 2 or USB computer interfaces Console support is provided using standard USB and VGA connectors Features Can be used with a single computer or connected to an existing KVM switch Easy installation using
10. erly terminated in a wall outlet in each location and there is a patch cable long enough to connect the Remote Unit and the Host Unit to their respective outlets The cabling should not go through any networking equipment i e router switch StarTechg om 3 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Installing the Host Unit UTP Cable gt Control Direction Remote Unit Host Unit Local 1 Place the Host Unit near the Host computer system 2 Switch off the computer and disconnect any connected devices 3 Using the provided StarTech com integrated KVM cable connect the end of the cable that has two USB or three PS 2 VGA connectors to the VGA Out connector and the USB or mouse and keyboard PS 2 connectors on the Host computer as appropriate The PS 2 version of the cable is color coded Connect the opposite end of the cable with a single connector to the gray coded connector marked COMPUTER on the Host Unit of the KVM extender 4 If you wish to have local console access to the host computer connect a USB mouse keyboard and VGA monitor to the indicators marked as CONSOLE on the Host Unit 5 Connect the UTP cable connection for the Remote Unit to the NETWORK RJ 45 connector on the Host Unit Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet if you are using premises cabling or run it directly to the Remote Unit NOTE The Host Unit can draw power from the Host computer system If it cannot draw sufficie
11. ification Mask Hotkey Switch The Mask Hotkey switch on the rear panel of both the Host and Remote Units is a feature for use when a KVM switch is being used Setting the switch to ON or OFF will Mask disable the units built in hotkey detection allowing the controls keys to be sent directly to the KVM switch StarTechg om 5 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Video Calibration Remote Unit only Video Calibration allows the user to adjust the equalization gain and RGB skew on the Remote Unit to optimize video performance based on the length of the UTP cable being used as well as other factors that may affect the signal There are 16 levels of coarse tuning and up to 128 256 scales of fine tuning available for adjustment of the equalizer and gain Skew adjustment for red green and blue colour channels come in 8 levels of coarse adjustment and 16 32 scales of fine adjustment NOTE Video Calibration is only available when the UTP cable is connected and the Remote unit has control of the Host computer system To enter Video Calibration Mode left CTRL left CTRL F11 To enter Video Calibration Mode while in Compatibility Mode left CTRL left CTRL E F11 When in Video Calibration mode the Num Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard will flash simultaneously Video calibration can now be performed Refer to the table for the different adjustment options Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qd
12. industry standard UTP network cable Intuitive hotkey commands Supports auto switching between host and remote users or dedicated control USB computers are supported at the host and remote locations USB keyboard and mouse required for remote console System Requirements 1x StarTech com integrated KVM cable for each the host included and remote optional computer connections If necessary longer cables are available StarTech com ID SVECONx PS 2 SVECONUSx USB Unshielded Category 5 5e 6 twisted pair UTP straight through network cable terminated at each end with RJ 45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Unshielded Category 5 5e 6 twisted pair UTP straight through network cable terminated at each end in a wall mounted outlet with a standard Category 5 5e 6 patch cable at both locations if using premises cabling NOTE The total length of cable between the Host and Remote Units cannot exceed 984 feet 300 meters including patch cables if used Category 5e and 6 cabling is compatible with this product and may improve performance NOTE Long cable lengths between the Host and Remote Units may adversely affect image quality at high resolutions and refresh rates If you need to run your remote displays at high resolutions and frequencies use as little cabling between locations as possible and avoid practices such as coiling unused cable in a ceiling StarTechg om 1 Hard to find made easy Instructio
13. n Manual This product will also control a KVM switch allowing you to manage more than one computer remotely In this configuration you can connect the KVM extender s Host Unit to the console ports on the KVM You must use the provided power adapters if using this configuration You should set the Host Unit to Compatibility Mode before connecting it to a KVM that uses the Ctrl key as its hotkey sequence see page 7 for details Package Contents 1xHost Unit 1x Remote Unit 1xInstruction Manual 1xPower adapter 2x6ft 2 in 1 USB VGA KVM cable 2x Set of rubber mounting feet StarTechg om 2 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Connecting Your KVM Extender Preparing Your Site Before you can install the product you need to prepare your site 1 Determine where the Host computer will be located and set up the computer 2 Determine where the console devices mouse keyboard monitor will be located and place them appropriately 3 a If you are using surface cabling ensure you have enough Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP network cabling to connect the Host Unit to the Remote Unit s location and that each end is terminated with a RJ 45 connector The cabling should not go through any networking equipment i e router switch OR b If you are using premises cabling ensure that the Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP network cabling between the Host Unit and the Remote Unit has been prop
14. nt power from the Host computer however a power adapter not included may be required StarTechg om 4 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Installing the Remote Unit 1 Place the Remote Unit near the remote keyboard mouse monitor setup 2 Connect the USB mouse keyboard and a VGA monitor to the indicators marked as CONSOLE on the Remote Unit OPTIONAL If connecting a computer system directly to the Remote Unit switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input connections Using a StarTech com integrated KVM cable connect the end of the cable that has two USB or three PS 2 connectors to the VGA Out connector and the USB or mouse and keyboard PS 2 connectors on the computer as appropriate The PS 2 version of the cable is color coded Connect the opposite end of the cable with a single connector to the gray coded connector marked COMPUTER on the Remote Unit of the KVM extender 3 Connect the UTP cable connection for Remote Unit to the NETWORK RJ 45 connector on the Remote Unit Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet if using premises cabling 4 Connect the power adapter from an electrical outlet to the Remote Unit WARNING The UTP network cables that connect the Host and Remote Units carry electrical current and should not be plugged in to other devices as they may cause damage We strongly recommend marking the cables you are using with this product at both locations for easy ident
15. or as a m nm te ge dum Local Access Computer B i Off a On solid o Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences With Compatibility Standard Command Mode Enabled Description Toggles console control Ctrl Ctrl T Ctrl Ctrl T between Computer A and Computer B Ctrl Ctrl Esc Ctr Ctrl Esc Cancels the hotkey sequence Enables Q beeps or disables 1 beep Compatibility Mode Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Alt E so that the KVM extender will AIt E work with a KVM switch that also uses a Ctrl hotkey sequence Ctrl Ctrl Reset Remote Unitt to the AIt S Ctrl Ctrl AMAS factory default l Ctrl Ctrl n Ctrl Ctrl E Switches control to o Computer B StarTechg om 12 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual With Compatibility Standard Command Mode Enabled Description Switches control to Computer A Ctrl Ctrl 2 Ctrl Ctrl E 2 input allowed only if the Host Unit is in Remote or Auto mode Toggles console control Ctrl Ctrl F2 Ctrl Ctrl E F2 between Computer A and Computer B Video Calibration Entrance See Ctrl Ctrl F11 Ctrl Ctrl E F11 more on Video Calibration section Set the maximum video resolution requires computer Ctrl Ctrl V 4 Ctrl Ctrl V 4 restart for both Remote and digit code digit code Host units See page 11 for codes Beep Codes
16. solution for both Remote Host units Command Sequence Remote Unit Hot Key press hold Selection button for 2 sec F11 Description Enter Video Calibration mode press hold Selection button for Set maximum video resolution for 2 sec V 4 digit code both Remote Host units NOTE Before entering Video Calibration mode please make sure that the Host and Remote Units are properly connected using Cat5 5e 6 UTP cabling and the Remote Unit is in Remote mode Remote LED flashing Local LED off Instruction Manual StarTechg om Hard to find made easy Specifications Maximum Resolution 1600x1200 1920x1200 at maximum UTP cable length Maximum Range 948 feet 300 meters Network Cabling Straight through Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Type Cat 5 5e 6 Each Host and Remote Unit 1x DE 15 VGA female 1x DE 15 Computer female Connectors 1 x RJ 45 Ethernet female 2 x USB type A female for keyboard mouse only 1 x DC Power Power Adapter 9 12VDC 600mA center positive RJ 45 Connector Pinout Pin ie Pair Function Color Paina White Orange 2 Orange 2 R White Green 4 Blue 1 R UAM x POE RERBA Blue J J Ko B P Peleas E dese t a A NM 7 Brown T 8 Brown 4 R StarTechg om 15 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Technical Support StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions If yo
17. the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or symbols of third 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 Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document 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 Starlechcom Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Table of Contents INTTOUCTION ite 1 A NT 1 System Requires rana cn 1 P ckage CONTENES asc sssssssassssscscscsoassseecasseantsusscsssccocnsnunssisaaazassniaasssasscosastuassscadelosnvssasssesosssotaaaussasnssstasasiies 2 Connecting Your KVM Extender aiis sees 3 Preparing Your Site Installing the Remote Unit Mask Hotkey Switchi ssasssisssssssssasssecsscecssnusstesososssoonsosesesodsannansisssa ebe
18. u 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 three 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 Starlechcom 16 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Starlechcaom Hard to find made easy
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