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SV211KDVI SV211KDVIGB Instruction Manual USB/DVI KVM Switch with Cables 2 Port Compact USB/DVI KVM with Cables and Audio Switching...
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Introduction Packaging Contents • 1 x SV211KDVI / GB KVM switch • 2 x 4’ DVI, Audio and Mic combo cables • 1 x Power Adapter • 2 x 4’ USB cables System Requirements • Two PC or Mac-based computers with DVI Video out and USB control capability •...
Installation Front View Rear View Microphone IN port Speaker IN port Console DVI out port Shared Console USB ports Power Button 5VDC Power IN USB OUT to Computer 2 DVI IN from Computer 2 USB OUT to Computer 1 DVI IN from Computer 2...
Software Installation This section details how to install the optional software, as well as how to make the necessary physical connections between your peripherals and the KVM switch. For best results, ensure that all of the computers to be controlled are located as close as possible to the KVM switch and console peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse), as this will reduce the length of cabling required and reduces the chance of interference.
Other Icons: No live connection detected Current Active connection on port 1 Current Active connection on port 2 Please note that the KVM Switcher Software supports both Windows and Mac OS operating system; for other operating systems such as Linux, the hotkey combination Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock can still be used as long as the computer is PC-based.
Operation There are three methods to control your KVM Switch for PC and Audio/ Mic channel selection: front panel pushbuttons, hotkey sequences or the KVM Switcher Software. Front Panel Pushbuttons The front panel pushbuttons provide direct control over KVM switch- ing operation.
KVM Switcher Software Right-click on the KVM Switcher icon in the taskbar to evoke the opera- tion menu, then select whichever PC is available for switching. Once you select a PC channel, it will immediately switch to the selected channel. Please note that the unconnected ports or the active port will be grayed out (non-selectable).
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To change the command key, simply enter it into the field provided in the Configuration Dialog Box. Depending on the command key you’ve designated in the KVM Switcher Software, to switch to PC ‘x’: Hotkey sequence = Ctrl + Alt + [command key]* *The default hotkey setting is CTRL + ALT + 1/2 for PCs 1 and 2.You can also use Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock to switch to the other computer Please note: If you intend to modify the command key, you have to...
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USB Device Sharing The USB ports on the front panel of the switch are normally used for keyboard and mouse connections. However, they are USB 2.0 hub ports, and can easily be connected to any USB devices so that you can easily switch and share the connected devices among the two connected computers:...
Specifications SV211KDVI SV211KDVIGB Number of Ports 1 x DVI-I 2 x USB type A Console Connectors 1 x 3.5mm mic jack 1 x 3.5mm speaker jack Computer Connectors 2 x DVI-I (all ports) 2 x USB type B 1920x1200 (digital)
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