StarTech.com dvi over cat5e/6 kvm extender manual

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    Manual Revision: 06/27/2014 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.star tech.c[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can radiate [...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 T able of C ontents Introduction ............................................................................................ 2 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 2 System Requirements .............................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Introduction Packaging C ontents • 1 x Local Extender Unit • 1 x Remote Extender Unit • 2 x Mounting Brackets • 1 x HDMI Cable • 1 x USB Cable • 2 x Universal P ower Adapters • 6 x Pow er Cords (2 sets, NA/EU/UK) • 1 x Quick Start Guide Sy stem Requirements • A USB-compatible computer with an HDMI/DVI output ?[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 P roduc t Overview Fr ont View - SV565UTPHDU Rear View - SV565UTPHDU Remote Unit Local Unit[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Rear View - SV565UTPDUV Remote Unit Local Unit Fr ont View - SV565UTPDUV[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 LED Indicators Pow er LED (Green) On: The system is powered and ready t o use O: T he system is not powered Link LED (Green) On: Local and Remote extenders are able to communica te across the link O: T here is no communication between the local and remote extenders USB LED (Green) On: The local extender and the host compu[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Installation Hardwar e I nstalla tion Preparing y our site 1. Determine where the computer is t o be located and set up the computer . 2. Determine where you wan t to locate the remote desktop , including the monitor , keyboard, mouse and any other USB devic e(s). 3. If you are using surface cabling, the product supports a maxi[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Installing the Remote Extender Unit 1. Place the remot e ex t ender unit near the monitor and USB device(s) in the desired remote location. 2. Connect an HDMI/DVI cable (not included) to the remote extender (HDMI/DVI Out) to the monitor . 3. Plug your USB Device(s) int o the USB por ts on the remote extender . Connecting the Lo[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Connecting Po wer to the Local and Remote Extenders 1. Plug the supplied 5V , 3A power adapter into a suitable AC outlet near the local extender . 2. Connect the power adapter t o the local ex t ender. 3. Plug the supplied 5V , 3A power adapter into a suitable AC outlet near the remote extender . 4. Connect the power adapter t [...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 2. Check to see if the USB LED is on and the Video LED is blinking or on, if they are not, this indicates there is no USB data or video data. Check the video and USB connections to the host computer , and the video connec tion to the monit or. Check to see if any USB devices ar e connec t ed to the remote extender . 3. If the p[...]

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    Instruction Manual 10 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on local extender is on, USB LED on local extender is o • The host computer is not powered on. • The local extender is not connected to the computer . • The computer does not support USB hubs. • The USB cable is defective. • The unit is malfunctioning. 1. Disconnect all USB devices [...]

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    Instruction Manual 11 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on both the local and remote extenders are on, but the USB device does not operate correctly or is detected as an “Unk nown Device” in the operating system • The USB device is malfunctioning. • The computer does not recognize the USB device. • The application software for the device is[...]

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    Instruction Manual 12 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Video frames are being dropped • The extender is not compatible with HDMI. 1. Contact T echnical Support. Video LED is o • One or both of the HDMI/DVI cables are not connected, are of poor quality or are malfunctioning. • The sink or source is not supported. • The KVM extender product is malfu[...]

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    Instruction Manual 13 Specications SV565UTPHDU SV565UTPDUV Video Signal HDMI DVI Connectors Local Extender Unit: 1 x HDMI (19-pin) female 1 x USB type B female 1 x RJ45 female 1 x DC Pow er Remote Extender Unit: 1 x HDMI (19-pin) female 3 x USB type A female 1 x RJ45 female 1 x DC Pow er Local Extender Unit: 1 x DVI-D (24-pin) female 1 x USB typ[...]

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    Instruction Manual 14 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your pr oduc t, visit ww w .star tech.c om/suppor t and access our compr ehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test dri[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one-stop source for every connectivity par t you need. F rom the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t o loc[...]