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Introduction The SV231HDMIUA 2-port USB HDMI® KVM Switch lets you control two USB-enabled multimedia computers or devices with HDMI video interfaces, using a single peripheral set/console (USB keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers and microphone). A highly versatile KVM solution, the USB HDMI KVM Switch features an integrated 2-port USB 2.0 hub that lets selected computers access shared high speed USB devices,...
Installation NOTE: Prior to the installation, please power off all devices that will be connected to this system. Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
Hardware Installation *Console setup 1. Plug a monitor/display into the Console HDMI connector; plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the dedicated USB keyboard and mouse ports on the KVM switch. 2. Use a male-to-male HDMI video cable to connect the HDMI connector on the computer’s/devices’...
Driver Installation No driver installation is required for the KVM switch, as the keyboard and mouse use generic USB keyboard/mouse drivers that are already installed on any operating system that fully supports USB. Operation Front Panel Port Selection/Link LED The LED turns green when the connected computer is powered-on. The corresponding LED will also illuminate red when that PC port is currently selected.
HotKey Control A Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence for selecting a computer, activating computer scan, etc. A hotkey sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes (successively within 0.2 seconds) followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in tone generator creates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command;...
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Manual Scan allows users to manually switch back and forth between powered-on computers. Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F2> To select the previous or the next computer, press <UP> or <DOWN> arrow keys. To abort the Manual Scan, press any other key. Scan Time Four options are available for users to set the Scan Time duration, it Includes 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds.
Alternative Hotkey Commands In addition to the Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> hotkeys, there are two alternative hotkey sequences available. 1. For the following operations, users may press <ScrollLock> twice instead of pressing left <CTRL> twice. To select a computer: <ScrollLock>...
Change Leading Hotkey The default leading hotkey sequence involves pressing the left <CTRL> twice in succession (e.g. left <CTRL> + left <CTRL>). This can be changed to the right <CTRL> key instead, to avoid accidental activation due to using the left <CTRL> key for functions such as Copy/Paste.
Specifications Number of Ports 1 x HDMI Computer Connectors 1 x USB type B (per port) 2 x 3.5mm mini-jack 1 x HDMI Console Connectors 4 x USB type A 2 x 3.5mm mini-jack Maximum Video Resolution 1920x1200 DDC2B Support Audio Support On Screen Display Cascadable...
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