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1. UA Instruction Manual DisplayPort KVM Switch 2 4 Port Professional USB DisplayPort KVM Switch with Audio STARVIEW StarTech com Making hard to find 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect 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 nam2. CTRL gt twice in succession e g left left lt CTRL gt This can be changed to the right lt CTRL gt key instead to avoid accidental activation due to using the left lt CTRL gt key for functions such as Copy Paste To change the leading hotkey sequence to Right lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt hold lt ALT gt press Right lt CTRL gt All hotkey commands that previously required pressing the Left will be switched to requiring the right lt CTRL gt instead To change the leading hotkey sequence back to Left Right lt CTRL gt Right lt CTRL gt hold lt ALT gt press Left lt CTRL gt 10 StarTech com Specifications V231DPUA SV431DPUA Number of Ports 4 1 x DisplayPort 1xUSB type B 2 x 3 5mm mini jack Computer Connectors per port 1 x DisplayPort Console Connectors 4 x USB type A 2 x 3 5mm mini jack 1 x Power LEDs 2 x Port Select Power 4 x Port Select Power 2560x1600 9 60Hz Maximum Video higher resolutions may be supported at lower refresh rates Switching Modes Front Panel Button Hotkey Rack Mountable No Yes optional kit Cascadable No On Screen Display No DDC2B Support Yes Audio Yes Enclosure Material Metal Power Adapter 9 12VDC 1 5A Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Humidity 0 80 RH Dimensions WxHxD A x under X Weight 10
3. 50g 1100g 11 StarTech com 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 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
4. Port Selection LED Button Rear View SV231DPUA Console DisplayPort connector PC1 connectors 3 5mm Audio USB Hub Speaker MIC connector DC Power US connector keyboard mouse connectors StarTech com Front View SV431DPUA Port Selection Link LED Port Selection Button Rear View SVA3IDPUA Console DisplayPort connector PC1 connectors DC Power connector 3 5mm Audio USB Hub connectors Speaker MIC USB keyboard mouse connectors StarTech com PE4 PC2 Pel installation pictures are representations only 1 Plug a monitor into the Console s DisplayPort 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 and or a microphone with 3 5mm mini jack plugs 2 Use a male to male DisplayPort video cable to connect the DisplayPort connector on the computer s video card to one of the 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 flat connector If using audio connect 3 5mm mini jack cables from the PC port to the computer sound card male to male DP for Video One USB patch cable for both keyboard and mouse Audio cable speaker MIC StarTech com NOTE A DisplayPort USB Audio KVM combo cable is also a
5. Rate set the scan time of duration before switching to the next computer Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F3 gt The KVM Switch generates 1 to 4 beeps indicating a scan time duration for 3 8 15 or 30 seconds respectively Audio Lock There are two options for Audio Lock ON and OFF When ON audio selection follows computer selection When OFF audio selection stops following computer selection It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer s audio signal while operating other computers Left Left F5 The KVM switch beeps once or twice corresponding to ON and OFF respectively To change which computer port the audio stays on to the currently selected port press the following hotkey Left Left lt A gt USB Port Rule There are two settings for USB Port Rule ON or OFF When set to ON the USB Hub ports follows computer selection When set to OFF the USB Hub ports stays on the currently selected PC port StarTech com USB 1 press the hotkey below to turn ON OFF the USB Port Rule on both USB Hub ports 2 port only or USB Hub port 1 4 port only Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F7 gt USB 2 press the hotkey below to turn ON OFF the USB Port Rule on USB Hub port 2 4 port only Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F8 gt To change the PC port that the USB hub stays on to the currently selecte
6. apply to you 12 Making hard to find StarTech com has been making hard to find easy since 1985 providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A V customer base that spans many channels including government education and industrial facilities to name just a few We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts cables A V products KVM and Server Management solutions serving a worldwide market through our locations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan Visit www startech com today for complete information about all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Cable Finder Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide
7. d PC port press the following hotkey Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt U gt NOTE Please make sure that installation of the USB device has been accomplished before switching to the next computer Alternative Hotkey Commands In addition to the Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt hotkeys there are two alternative hotkey sequences available 1 For the following operations users may press lt ScrollLock gt twice instead of pressing left lt CTRL gt twice To select a computer lt ScrollLock gt lt ScrollLock gt lt 1 gt Example Select the computer at port 1 lt ScrollLock gt lt ScrollLock gt lt 2 gt Example Select the computer at port 2 NOTE Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard StarTech com 2 For those keyboards that do not have or support lt ScrollLock gt please press and HOLD the Left lt SHIFT gt and press lt NumLock gt twice instead of pressing Left lt CTRL gt twice To select a computer hold Left lt SHIFT gt press lt NumLock gt press lt NumLock gt then release lt SHIFT gt press lt 1 gt Example Select the computer at port 1 hold Left lt SHIFT gt press lt NumLock gt press lt NumLock gt then release lt SHIFT gt press lt 2 gt Example Select the computer at port 2 NOTE Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard Change Leading Hotkey The default leading hotkey sequence involves pressing the left lt
8. elease lt SHIFT gt followed by pressing left lt CTRL gt once which will enable disable the hotkey feature 6 StarTech com To select a computer Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt 1 gt Example Selects the computer at port 1 Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt 2 gt Example Selects the computer at port 2 NOTE Do not use the keypad on the right side of the keyboard Auto Scan The KVM automatically scans through the powered on computers in sequence on a fixed time interval see Scan Time below Note The keyboard and mouse are not operable during Auto Scan To start Auto Scan Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt F1 To abort the Auto Scan mode press the left lt CTRL gt key twice When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning till the activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence The length of the Auto Scan interval Scan Time is adjustable see below Manual Scan allows users to manually switch back and forth between powered on computers Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F2 gt To select the previous or the next computer press lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt arrow keys To abort the Manual Scan press any other key StarTech com Scan Time Four options are available for users to set the Scan Time duration it Includes 3 8 15 and 30 seconds Note Scan Time is set to 3 seconds by default To adjust Scan
9. es 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 StarTech com Table of Contents IntrOQUctlOn anauia saaana arasus aaau aaa 1 Packaging Contents System Requirements irme nannaa 1 Installation eeeeeeeeee seen eene nnns 1 HardwareInstallatlObi 2 Front View SV29TDPUA citi rr ne 2 Rear View SV231DPUA i ii e 2 Front View Rear View SV431DPUA Driver Installation iioii eet reitera Operatlon inepte 5 Front PANG i 5 HotKey COMTO 6 Alternative Hotkey Commands 9 Change Leading Hotkey 2 2 mni nt rns 10 11 Tech
10. n the KVM switch 4 Port Each push button on the front panel corresponds with a PC port Pressing that button will immediately select that port AutoScan The system automatically scans through the power on computers in sequence with a fixed interval see Scan Time below 4 Port To activate AutoScan press front panel push buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously The port selection LED will flash during AutoScan AutoScan will select active computers only To exit AutoScan mode just press any one of the front panel push buttons Scan Time Four options are available for users to set the Scan Time duration it Includes 3 8 15 and 30 seconds Note Scan Time is set to 3 seconds by default 4 Port To change the Scan Time press front panel buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously The unit will respond with beep s of 1 2 3 or 4 times for a Scan Time of 3 8 15 or 30 seconds respectively 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 lt CTRL gt keystrokes successively within 0 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 NOTE Press and hold Left lt SHIFT gt and press lt NumLock gt twice then r
11. nical Support 12 Warranty 12 StarTech com Introduction Packaging Contents 1x SV231DPUA or SV431DPUA KVM switch e 1 x Power Adapter e 1 x Rubber Feet 1 x Instruction Manual System Requirements e DisplayPort enabled computer system video card e USB enabled computer system e DisplayPort enabled display device e g monitor projector TV etc e Standard 104 key wired USB keyboard e Standard 3 button wired USB mouse Installation NOTE Prior to the installation please power off all devices that will be connected to this system Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise If you experience any problems using a USB KVM switch the following BIOS setup changes may be necessary for PC users and not necessary for Mac users e Set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD n PNP AND PCI SETUP set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED Different systems may use different naming so contact your system manufacturer for further assistance with these settings 1 StarTech com Hardware Installation Front View SV231DPUA STARVIEW StarTech comf a 2 Port Professional USB 2 0 DisplayPort SV231DPUA KVM Switch with Audio and Hotkey Control 5 Port Selection Link
12. vailable which can be used in place of separate individual cables StarTech com ID DP4N1USB6 4 Repeat for Steps 2 and 3 for each PC port on the KVM switch or each computer you wish to use on the KVM 5 OPTIONAL Connect any other USB peripherals you wish to share between the connected computers devices to the extra USB Hub ports on the Console side 6 Connect the external power adapter from a wall outlet to the power connector on the rear panel of the KVM switch The Power LED should light up solid and or the LED for the selected PC port 7 Power up the first computer device and wait for it to fully boot and test keyboard mouse functionality 8 Once operation has been successfully confirmed switch to the next port and power up that computer device and confirm 9 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 and mouse use generic USB keyboard mouse drivers that are already installed on any operating system that fully supports USB Operation Front Panel Port Selection Link LED The LED turns green when the connected computer is powered on The corresponding LED will also illuminate red when that PC port is currently selected StarTech com Port Selection Button 2 Port Pressing the front panel Select button will toggle between the two ports o
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