1920x1200 uncompressed dvi over cat5e/6 kvm extender - 330ft (100m) (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for StarTech.com SV565UTPU
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DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 05/11/2012...
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................1 Features ................................1 System Requirements ..........................1 Package Contents .............................2 Connecting Your KVM Extender ......................3 Preparing Your Site ...........................3 Installing the Host Unit ..........................4 Installing the Remote Unit ........................5 Video Compensation ...........................6 Using the KVM Extender ..........................7 Using the Host Unit ..........................7 Using the Remote Unit ..........................11 Specifications ..............................15...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com KVM extender. This product allows a computer to control a host system from a remote location at a distance 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 almost any existing network infrastructure.
This product will also control a KVM switch, allowing you to manage more than one computer remotely. In this configuration, you can connect the KVM extender’s Host Unit to the “console” ports on the KVM. You must use the provided power adapters if using this configuration. You should set the Host Unit to Compatibility Mode before connecting it to a KVM that uses the [Ctrl] key as its hotkey sequence;...
Connecting Your KVM Extender Preparing Your Site Before you can install the the product, you need to prepare your site. 1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer. 2. Determine where the console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor) will be located and place them appropriately.
2. Switch off the computer and disconnect any connected devices. 3. 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.
2. Switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input connections. 3. 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.
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 segments of various lengths of CAT 5 cables from which to chose; to achieve the best visibility, please refer to the section titled Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences, to adjust the video compensation.
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 it.
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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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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 Default.
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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 2 beeps: enabled...
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 Remote 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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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)
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Beep Codes Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Remote 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 2 beeps: enabled...
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Set Maximum Video Resolution By default the KVM switch is set to output an EDID signal with a maximum video resolu- tion of 1024 x 768 to the host computer systems. To be able to set a higher video resolu- tion on the host computer systems, use the following command with the 4 digit code for the maximum video resolution you wish to set.
Specifications 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...
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.
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