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    USB KVM Switch SV231USBA SV431USBA Instruction Manual Actual product may v ary from photo 2 Port USB Desktop KVM Switch with Audio Switching 4 Port USB Desktop KVM Switch with Audio Switching[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to par t 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 r adiate radio frequency ener[...]

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    T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirem[...]

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    I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com USB desktop KVM s witch with audio s witching. This product allows you to s witch 2 or 4 computers (depending on the model purchased) including the audio signal. Designed f or today’ s cutting edge systems, it f eatures native support for USB input de vices [...]

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    I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n This section details how to connect y our computers to the KVM s witch. For best results , ensure that all the computers to be controlled are located as close as possible to the KVM s witch and console peripherals (monitor , ke yboard, mouse). This will reduce the length of cabling required and reduce[...]

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    in step 1, if applicable .) Connect the opposite end to the video connector on the KVM s witch that corresponds to the computer number you wish to use f or that system (marked PC 1 ~ PC 2 or PC 1 ~ PC 4 as applicable). 3. Using a USB T ype A to T ype B cable , connect the “A” (flat) end to an availab le USB por t on the computer . Connect the o[...]

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    Ke yboard Hotke y Command Reference Chart Binding/Unbinding control: By def ault the switch will automatically s witch USB hub and audio control to the KVM por t you select to control (bound). If y ou choose to “unbind” control, you can assign control of the audio and/or USB hub to a port other than the active computer using the commands abo v [...]

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    Programmab le Autoscan dela y time: [ z ] can be any one of the f ollowing values: 1=10 sec., 2=20 sec. through 9=90 sec., 0=100 sec. Note: Apple computers will need to be progr ammed using an IBM-compatible k eyboard that has a Scroll Lock k ey . Instruction Manual 5[...]

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    A A c c c c e e s s s s o o r r y y P P r r o o d d u u c c t t s s f f r r o o m m S S t t a a r r T T e e c c h h . . c c o o m m Contact your local StarT ech.com dealer or visit www .startech.com for cab les or other accessories that will help you get the best perf ormance out of your new product. SVUSB2N1_6 6 ft. USB+VGA 2-in-1 KVM Switch Cab l[...]

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    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 par t of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If y ou e ver need help with y our product, visit www .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads [...]

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    Re vised: 18 April 2007 (Rev . A) About StarT ech.com StarT ech.com is “The Prof essionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer P ar ts”. Since 1985, we ha ve been pro viding IT prof essionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions . We off er an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables , server management solution[...]