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Installing the Remote Unit ............5 Video Compensation ............. 6 Using the KVM Extender ..........7 Using the Host Unit ..............7 Using the Remote Unit ..............11 Specifications..............14 RJ-45 Connector Pinout ............14 Accessory Products from StarTech.com ...... 15 Technical Support............16 Warranty Information ............16...
Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com KVM extender. This product al- lows a computer to control a host system from a remote location at a dis- tance of up to 500 feet (150 meters). For ease of installation, this product uses standard Category 5, 5E, or 6 network cabling that fits easily into...
Instruction Manual cannot exceed 500 feet (150 meters), including patch cables (if used). Category 5e and 6 cabling is compatible with this product and may im- prove performance. NOTE: Long cable lengths between the Host and Remote Units may adversely affect image quality at high resolutions and refresh rates. If you need to run your remote displays at high resolutions and frequencies, use as little cabling between locations as possible and avoid practices such as “coiling”...
Instruction Manual Connecting Your KVM Extender Preparing Your Site Before you can install the the product, you need to prepare your site. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer. Determine where the console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor) will be located and place them appropriately.
Host Unit near the computer. Switch off the computer and disconnect any connected devices. Using the provided StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 15 for alternative part numbers), connect the end of the cable that has two (USB) or three (PS/2 + VGA) connectors to the VGA Out connector and the USB or mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors on the computer as appropriate.
Switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input connections. Using a StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (see page 15 for part numbers), connect the end of the cable that has two (USB) or three (PS/2) connectors to the VGA Out connector and the USB or mouse and keyboard PS/2 connectors on the computer as appropriate.
Instruction Manual Video Compensation Video Compensation allows the user to adjust the equalization on the Remote Unit to optimize video performance based on the length of cable being used, as well as other factors that may affect . There are five seg- ments of various lengths of CAT 5 cables from which to chose;...
Instruction Manual Using the KVM Extender This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the host and remote locations. Using the Host Unit The Host Unit allows users connected to the Host and Remote units to share control of devices (hosts, computers, KVM Switches) connected to The Host Unit has three modes that control which user may access the system at a given time: Auto (the KVM extender looks for keyboard or mouse activity from both A and B and automatically accepts input from...
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Instruction Manual Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences With Compatibility Standard Command Description Mode Enabled Toggles control of Computer [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] A between Auto, Local, and Remote modes [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] Cancels the hotkey sequence Enables (2 beeps) or disables (1 beep) Compatibility Mode...
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Instruction Manual With Compatibility Standard Command Description Mode Enabled Privacy Setting: A. Local Unit in Local mode ( LED B: Off, LED A: On) 1 beep: Reset to Factory Default. 2/3 beeps: Disable the Local Unit output video signal. B. Local Unit in Auto mode ( LED A&B flashes alternately) 1 beep: Reset to Factory [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F6]...
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Instruction Manual Beep Codes Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Host Unit have multiple possible settings. The unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you issued. (A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command.) [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] (Compatibility Mode) 1 beep: disabled...
Instruction Manual Using the Remote Unit The Remote Unit allows a user at the Remote Unit to assume control of devices connected to the Host Unit, if the Host Unit is set to Auto or Re- mote mode, and it also permits the user seated at the Remote Unit to use any connected system as though the KVM Extender was transparent.
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Instruction Manual With Compatibility Mode Standard Command Description Enabled Switches control to [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [1] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [1] Computer B Switches control to Computer A (input [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2] allowed only if the Host Unit is in Remote or Auto mode)
Instruction Manual 1024 x 768 (at maximum UTP cable length) Maximum Resolution Actual maximum resolution varies by network cable length Maximum Range 500 feet (150 meters) Network Cabling Straight-through Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cat. 5+ Type Each, Host and Remote Unit 2 x HD-15 female (1 x KVM, 1 x console VGA) Connectors 1 x RJ-45...
Instruction Manual Accessory Products from StarTech.com Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product. R45PATCH35 35 ft Blue Snagless Category 5e (350 MHz) UTP Patch Cable...
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