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2-Port KVM Console Adapter -
Laptop to Server
SV231USBLC
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
For the latest information, technical specifications, and support for
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Manual Revision: 04/22/2016
*actual product may vary from photos
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- Page 1 2-Port KVM Console Adapter - Laptop to Server SV231USBLC *actual product may vary from photos FR: Guide de l’utilisateur - fr.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com IT: Guida per l’uso - it.startech.com...
- Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Product diagram ............................1 Packaging contents ..........................2 System requirements ..........................2 About the KVM console adapter ............3 Install the software ................3 Windows ............................... 3 Mac OS ................................3 Connect the adapter ................4 About the LED indicators ..............4 Mounting the adapter ................5 Attach the mounting brackets ...................... - Page 4 Adjust the noise filters ..........................10 Adjust the color brightness of the image ..................11 Adjust the color offset of the image ....................11 Take a screen shot ............................. 11 Record the current display ........................12 Use the Loop Record feature ........................ 12 View a video ..............................
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction This two-port USB KVM console adapter provides you with KVM control of your servers directly from your laptop computer, and provides a convenient way to run diagnostics, maintenance, and updates for small-scale server applications. The console adapter allows you to access servers located in small spaces or congested server racks, and is ideal in environments where a fixed-installation console server isn’t feasible. -
Page 6: Packaging Contents
• Linux® 2.6.x to 3.13x (32-bit and 64-bit) Server requirements • VGA-enabled video card (DVI support via optional DVIVGAMF adapter) • USB keyboard and mouse support Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/SV231USBLC. Instruction manual... -
Page 7: About The Kvm Console Adapter
About the KVM console adapter You must install the provided software on the laptop to be able to use the KVM console adapter. You don’t need to make any changes to the server(s) being controlled, and the adapter can be connected or disconnected at any time. You don’t need to start or shut down the software before you unplug the adapter. -
Page 8: Connect The Adapter
After you install the drivers and software for the adapter onto your laptop, you can plug the adapter into the server. • Connect the VGA cable and the USB cable to the desired server. For DVI-I (analog) computer systems, use a DVI to VGA adapter, for example, the StarTech.com DVIVGAMF (sold separately). -
Page 9: Mounting The Adapter
Mounting the adapter The adapter comes with mounting brackets and hardware that you can use to install the adapter in a server rack or mount the adapter to a wall. You can also place the adapter on a shelf in a server rack. Attach the mounting brackets 1. -
Page 10: About The Software Toolbar
About the software toolbar A toolbar is displayed along the top edge of the main screen of the software. You can hide, detach, or drag the toolbar onto the other three edges of the screen. This toolbar includes a number of shortcuts and displays some status information. Most of the functions included in the toolbar are also available in the drop-down menus located across the top of the screen. -
Page 11: Toolbar Shortcuts
Toolbar shortcuts The following shortcuts are available in the toolbar: Icon Task Click to change the orientation of the toolbar to vertical or horizontal. Click to exit the pocket console application. Click to fine-tune the video picture. Click to open the video settings screen. Click to take a screen shot and save it as a .png, .jpg, or .bmp file. -
Page 12: Software Menu Options
Icon Task Click to open the special keys screen. If there’s an issue with the keyboard, a red X will appear on the icon. Indicates whether the USB or PS/2 keyboard emulation is active. Click to simulate pressing the Caps Lock button. If caps lock is turned on, the icon will be green. -
Page 13: Change The Zoom Settings
The following are some things to note when using some of the options available in the Zoom menu: • This program doesn’t enlarge video, it only shrinks it. As such, text mode (720 x 480 or similar dimensions) won’t be enlarged to fill your screen. •... -
Page 14: Automatically Fine Tune The Picture
Automatically fine tune the picture This option makes the picture sharper and reduces USB traffic. The picture will freeze for about one second while the calibration is performed. • On the Video menu, click Auto fine-tune picture. Adjust the position of the image 1. -
Page 15: Adjust The Color Brightness Of The Image
By default, both filters are enabled and set to 1, but you can change these settings. 1. On the Video menu, click Settings. 2. In the Noise Filters section, do one of the following: • To adjust the noise level, move the Noise slider. •... -
Page 16: Record The Current Display
View a video You can use the playback and pause functions to view recorded or loop-recorded files. This option is available regardless of whether the SV231USBLC is connected or not. 1. To view a video file, on the Video menu, click Playback. -
Page 17: Make A Movie With Previously Recorded Videos
Make a movie with previously recorded videos You can create an .avi file from previously recorded or loop-recorded files. This option is available regardless of whether the SV231USBLC is connected or not. 1. To create an .avi file, on the Video menu, click Make Movie. -
Page 18: Set Virtual Keys
Set virtual keys You can view and select virtual keys and special key sequences on the Keyboard menu. 1. On the Keyboard menu, click More special keys. 2. On the Virtual Keys screen, do one of the following: • Select the check boxes for the keys that you want to set. •... -
Page 19: Swap Buttons On The Emulated Mouse
Swap buttons on the emulated mouse You can swap the order of the buttons so that the left and right buttons are reversed. This setting is useful for people who control the mouse with their left hand. It’s not always clear how many swaps are needed and which layer is doing the swapping. As such, you should experiment with this option to achieve the settings that you want. -
Page 20: About The File Transfer Menu
About the File Transfer menu File transfer works like a removable USB drive, but instead of a real drive, it creates a disk image on the host computer that stores the files. Only one computer at a time may access the image. Similar to what happens when you plug in a USB drive, when the disk image is created, the target computer can read and write to the disk image but the host computer can’t. -
Page 21: Select A Help Menu Option
3. To save your changes, click Save. The LEDs on the user console are flashing or the software says SV231USBLC isn’t connected This issue may be a result of the device drivers not being installed properly. - Page 22 A red X appeared over the keyboard icon in the toolbar One of the possible causes of this issue is that the attached computer isn’t handling the emulated USB keyboard and/or mouse. The attached computer may be disconnected or powered down, or the operating system may be halted. If any of those things are occurring, the keyboard and mouse won’t work, as indicated by the red X.
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Page 23: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. - Page 24 StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market.
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