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    SV431DVIUAHR 4 Port Dual Link DVI USB 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 4 P or t Dual Link D VI USB KVM Switch. Offering conv enient sharing of up to four directly connected com- puters as well as USB peripheral s witching between computers, SV431D- VIU AHR connects to a D VI capable displa y to create the ideal switching solution for a broad r[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 System Requirements Console Side One D VI monitor • One USB ke yboard • One USB mouse • One 3.5mm microphone (optional) • One 3.5mm audio output device (optional) • Computer Side One D VI cable per computer • One USB A-B cable with T ype-A and T ype-B plug for USB de vices • Please Note: In pl[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Inst alla tion PC BIOS Notice The follo wing BIOS setup changes may be necessary for PC users . In ST AND ARD CMOS, set HAL T ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBO ARD 1. In PNP AND PCI SETUP , set PNP OS INST ALLED to YES and set 2. USB IRQ to ENABLED . Please Note: The SV431D VIUAHR pro vides USB keyboard and mouse switching from one com[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Computer Connection Use a male-to-male cable to connect from a computer’ s D VI por t to 1. SV431D VIUAHR’ s D VI por t of PC side, as sho wn below . Use a USB A-B Cable to connect from the SV431D VIU AHR’s USB port 2. (B connector , square connector) to the USB por t on the corresponding computer (A connector , flat con[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 A uto Scan Auto Scan automatically scans through the connected computers one b y one in a fixed interval (see Scan Time below). Please Note: The keyboard and mouse are inoperab le during Auto Scan. Scan Time Scan time sets the interval at which connected computers will be scanned. The Scan Time options are 3, 8, 15 and 30 seco[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 “FUNC” Button T o ensure optimal video signal strength corresponding to the length or quality of the D VI cable being used, the user can press the “FUNC” button in combination with the other pushbuttons . Step 1. Press the “FUNC” button three times. The “FUNC” LED will flash one time per second. Step 2. Press ?[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 T o select the audio signal from any port of 4 connected computers, the user can press “FUNC” button in combination with the other pushbuttons . Step 1. Press and hold the “FUNC” button. Either all 4 green LEDs will illumi- nate or just one green LED . If all four LEDs illuminate, the audio port is operating on the same[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Rack Mount Kit for SV431DVIUAHR (Optional) The figure below shows ho w to attach optional mounting brack ets and cable support (SV431RACK) to the SV431D VIU AHR for installation in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. T o the rack cabinet back post T wo screws secure the cable support USB or monitor cables to the switc h T o the r[...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 Specications Specification SV431D VIU AHR No . of computers suppor ted 4 F ront Panel Push Buttons 4 F ront Panel Func Buttons 1 Hot plug-and-play Y es Automatic Scan Interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds Cable Length (Max) 4.6M(15ft) for USB Computer ON-LINE LED 4 Computer selected LED 4 Monitor T ype D VI P eripheral Connectors p[...]

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    Instruction Manual 10 T roubleshooting Ensure that all cables are properly connected. Label the cable f or each computer to av oid confusion when connected to the SV431D VIUAHR. Symptom Causes Solution The ke yboard or mouse does not work In Auto Scan, k eyboard and mouse are inoperable . T oo many ke yboards or mouse drivers installed. Press any f[...]

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    Instruction Manual 11 Symptom Causes Solution Computer hangs up while switching computers. Device initialization takes too much time . W ait at least 5 seconds before computer switching to ensure proper USB communication. T ur n off the de vice driver (not ke yboard or mouse) before computer switching. Auto Scan does not switch PCs automatically an[...]

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    Instruction Manual 12 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical suppor t is an integral part of our commit- ment to pro vide industr y-leading solutions. If you ev 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 Informa[...]

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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 go vernment, 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 v- er Manageme[...]