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    DVI USB KVM Switch 2-P ort High Resolution USB, D VI Dual-Link KVM Switch with A udio SV231DVIUAHR Instruction Manual Manual Revision:12/16/2010 For the most up-to-date inf ormation, please visit www.startech.com[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device , pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener[...]

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    i T able of Contents Int roduc tion ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .. 1 P ackaging Contents..................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 1 Ins tal lati on ..... .... ... ... ... ...[...]

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    1 Introduction The SV231D VIU AHR 2-P or t High Resolution Dual-Link D VI USB KVM Switch provides simple, y et comprehensive control of 2 directly- connected computers, as well as audio s witching capability and suppor t for high resolution applications (supports resolutions beyond 1080p: 2560x1600 @ 60Hz, up to 3840 x 2400 at lower refresh rates, [...]

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    2 Inst allation NO TE: Prior to the installation, please power off all de vices that will be connected to this system. Ensure that all devices y ou will connect are proper ly grounded. Place cables a wa y from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. If you e xper ience any prob lems using a [...]

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    3 Front Vie w Rear View[...]

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    4 Console Connection Before installation, ensure that all devices and computers to be connected to the KVM switch are po wered off. 1. Connect a D VI-capable monitor to the Console’ s D VI por t. 2. Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to any two of the Console’ s USB por ts as shown below . Computer Connection 1. Use a male-to-male cable to con[...]

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    5 Operation Front Panel On-line LED / Selected LED When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered-on. When a computer is selected, its corresponding red LED illuminates. Push Buttons Pressing the “Select” button s witches between por ts. HotKey Contr ol A Hotke y command is a shor t ke yboard sequence for selecting a computer , act[...]

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    6 T o start Auto Scan: Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F1> T o abor t the A uto Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> ke y twice. When Auto Scan detects an y keyboard 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 ad[...]

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    7 The KVM switch beeps once or twice corresponding to ON and OFF respectively . T o change which computer por t the audio stays on to the currently selected por t, press the follo wing hotke y: Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <A> USB-P ort Rule There are two settings f or USB-P or t Rule: ON or OFF . When set to ‘ON’, the USB Hub [...]

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    8 Alternative Hotk ey Commands In addition to the Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> hotke ys, there are two alternative hotke y sequences av ailable . For the f ollowing operations, users ma y press <ScrollLock> twice instead of pressing left <CTRL> twice. T o select a computer: <ScrollLoc k> + <ScrollLoc k> + <1> [...]

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    9 Change Leading Hotke y The default leading hotk ey sequence inv olves pressing the left <CTRL> twice in succession (e.g. left <CTRL> + left <CTRL>). This can be changed to the right <CTRL> key instead, to a void accidental activation due to using the left <CTRL> ke y for functions such as Cop y/Paste . T o change the[...]

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    10 Specications Number of P orts 2 Computer Connectors (per port) 1 x USB type B female 1 x 29-pin D VI female 2 x 3.5mm Audio f emale Console Connectors 4 x USB type A female 1 x 29-pin D VI female 2 x 3.5mm Audio f emale LEDs 2 x P or t Selection/Link Maximum Video Resolution 2560x1600* P ort Selection Modes Push button, hotk eys Audio Support[...]

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    11 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’s lif etime technical suppor t is an integral par t of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ev er need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is bac[...]

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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 offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts , cables , A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management[...]