StarTech.com SV215MICDVIA manual

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    SV215MICDVIA 2 Port DVI+ USB Cable KVM Switch with Audio[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital de- vice, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can r adiate radio frequency e[...]

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    Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................... 1 P ackage Contents ....................................................................... 1 Sy[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com SV215MICD VIA 2 P or t D VI + USB Cable KVM Switch with A udio. Suppor ting superior video quality with resolutions of up to 1920x1200, this KVM On-a-Cable s witch is an ideal solution to access and control two desktop computers, while elimi- nating wasted deskspace. Featur[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 System Requirements Console Requirements A D VI monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using • on any computer in the installation A USB K eyboard and Mouse • A microphone and a pair of speakers (optional) • Computer Requirements A D VI video por t • A USB por t f or the k eyboard, a USB [...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Hardware Guide T o link the SV215MICD VIA to the console display unit, use a Male-Male D VI cable to connect the Console displa y connector to the D VI por t on the display de vice being used. Connect the remaining Console connectors to the speakers , microphone, and USB K eyboard/Mouse, according to the follo wing color coding[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Hardware Revie w Keyboard Emula tion Mapping Mac Ke yboard T o initialize Mac ke yboard mapping, please execute the f ollowing hotke y sequence: [scroll],[scroll], [F2], [Enter] or [ctrl] [ctrl] [F2] [Enter] Once this has been done, the f ollowing k e yboard mapping will apply: PC Keyboar d Mac Keyboar d [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ct[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Inst alla tion Before y ou begin, ensure that the power to all the devices y ou will be connecting has been turned off. Y ou must unplug the po wer cords of any computers that hav e the K eyboard P ow er On function. Otherwise, the switch will receiv e power from the computer . T o prev ent damage to your equipment, make sure t[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Operation Manual Port Selection Press the por t selection b utton to toggle the KVM and A udio focus be- tween the two computers . The P ort LED will illuminate indicating that the corresponding por t is currently selected. Note: Do not s witch por ts while a USB de vice (pr inter , external drive, etc.) is in progress. Switchi[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Hotke y Summary T able Scan Interval T able Hotkey Sequence Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Loc k] [Enter] T oggles the KVM and Audio f ocus between the two ports. Note: If the KVM and A udio focus are on different ports, only the KVM f ocus switches . [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Loc k] [x] [Enter] T oggles the hotkey in v ocation ke y [...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Specications Function Specification Computer Connections 2 Connectors Console P orts K eyboard 1 x USB T ype A Female (Purple) Video 1 x D VI Male (Black) Mouse 1 x USB T ype A Female (Blac k) Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jac k Female (Green) Microphone 1 x Mini Stereo Jac k Female (Pink) KVM P orts K eyboard 2 x USB T ype A Mal[...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 Function Specification Scan Interval 3, 5, 10, 20 Seconds En vironment Operating T emp. 0-50°C Storage T emp. -20-60°C Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-condensing Physical Proper ties Housing Plastic Weight 0.62kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.45 x 3.40 x 2.13 cm[...]

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    Instruction Manual 10 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical suppor t is an integ ral part of our commit- ment to pro vide industry-leading solutions. If y ou e v er need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Infor[...]

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    StarT ech.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 man y channels, including gov er nment, education and industrial f acilities to name just a f ew . We off er an unmatched selection of computer parts, cab les, A/V products, KVM and Serv- er Management[...]