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  • Page 1

    Dual DVI USB KVM Switch SV231DVIDDU SV431DVIDDU Instruction Manual *SV431D VIDDU Sho wn - Actual product may vary from photo 2 Port Dual DVI USB KVM Switch 4 Port Dual DVI USB KVM Switch[...]

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    F F C C C C C C o o m m p p l l i i a a n n c c e e S S t t a a t t e e m m e e n n t t 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 reasonab le protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This[...]

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    Instruction Manual i T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 P ackage Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com Dual D VI USB KVM Switch. Providing simple , centralized control of m ultiple computers from a single display and USB peripheral set (K eyboard and Mouse), SV231D VIDDU/SV431D VIDDU offers v ersatile dual D VI display capability , as well as suppor t for audio s witching and USB de vice[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 H H a a r r d d w w a a r r e e G G u u i i d d e e Front Panel Rear panel I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n 1. Place the KVM s witch in close proximity to the k eyboard, mouse, and monitor(s) y ou wish to use as the console controls. 2. Plug the power adapter into a w all outlet or other suitable pow er source. C[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Installing the KVM Switcher Sof tware Please note : The Switcher Software pro vides an alter nativ e wa y to operate KVM functions in addition to the original hardware hotke ys. If you are satisfied with the hardware hotk eys, softw are installation is not necessar y . Also note : The Windo ws switcher softw are is recommended [...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Right-click the KVM Switcher icon to e vok e the operation menu, then select whiche v er PC is av ailable f or s witching. Once you select a PC channel, it will immediately s witch to that PC . Note that the unconnected por t(s) or the activ e por t will be gra yed-out and hence non- selectable . Please Note! Each ke ystroke wi[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 In Windows : In MA C OS : Operation Menu Configuration Dialog Bo x Operation Menu Configuration Dialog Bo x Please note that in addition to the hotke ys as configured in the software interf ace, you can still use the original “hardw are” hotk eys: Hotke y sequence = [ScrLk]* + [ScrLk] * + Command ke y(s) * User-definable = [...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Specifying Hotkeys Y ou can specify the command k ey as needed, by entering it within the configuration utility . F or example , you can specify the hotke y for s witching to PC 1 as CTRL - AL T - A by typing an A (not case-sensitive) in the editab le field. Hotkey Sequence = CTRL - AL T - [command key]* * The command ke y is u[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Command Name Hotkey Sequence Description Select active computer [ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[ x ] Switches access to the computer connected to the corresponding por t number on the KVM. ([ x ]= a number on the ke yboard) Select USB hub control [ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[F x ] Switches which corresponding por t number has access to the to the devices[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 T T e e c c h h n n i i c c a a l l S S u u p p p p o o r r t t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If you ev er need help with your product, visit www .startech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documenta[...]

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    25 October 2007 (Rev . A) A A b b o o u u t t S S t t a a r r T T e e c c h h . . c c o o m m StarT ech.com is “The Prof essionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer P ar ts”. Since 1985, we ha ve been providing IT prof essionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions . We off er an unmatched selection of computer par [...]