USB/VGA Cat 5 UTP Long Range Console Extender SV565UTPUL Instruction Manual *actual product may vary from photos
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Features...................................................................................1 System Requirements..............................................................1 Package Contents....................................................................2 Connecting Your KVM Extender...................................... 3 Preparing Your Site......................................
Instruction Manual 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 984 feet (300 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. For added versatility, the KVM extender supports either PS/2 or USB computer interfaces.
Instruction Manual cannot exceed 984 feet (300 meters), including patch cables (if used). Category 5e and 6 cabling is compatible with this product and may improve 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” unused cable in a ceiling.
Instruction Manual Connecting Your KVM Extender Preparing Your Site Before you can install 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. 3.
Instruction Manual Installing the Host Unit Host Unit (Local) Remote Unit UTP Cable Computer Console B Control Direction Computer Console A (optional) 1 to 2 1. Place the Host Unit near the Host computer system. 2. Switch off the computer and disconnect any connected devices. 3. Using the provided StarTech.
Instruction Manual Installing the Remote Unit 1. Place the Remote Unit near the remote keyboard/mouse/monitor setup. 2. Connect the USB mouse, keyboard, and a VGA monitor to the indicators marked as CONSOLE on the Remote Unit. OPTIONAL: If connecting a computer system directly to the Remote Unit, switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and input connections. Using a StarTech.
Instruction Manual Video Calibration (Remote Unit only) Video Calibration allows the user to adjust the equalization, gain and RGB skew on the Remote Unit to optimize video performance based on the length of the UTP cable being used, as well as other factors that may affect the signal. There are 16 levels of coarse tuning and up to 128/256 scales of fine tuning available for adjustment of the equalizer and gain.
Instruction Manual To enter Video Calibration Mode: left [CTRL] - left [CTRL] - [F11] To enter Video Calibration Mode while in Compatibility Mode: left [CTRL] - left [CTRL] - [E] - [F11] When in Video Calibration mode, the Num Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard will flash simultaneously. Video calibration can now be performed. Refer to the table for the different adjustment options. Hotkey Description [E] Equalizer Adjustment (Sharpness): • Num Lock and Caps Lock LEDs will flash.
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 it.
Instruction Manual Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences Standard Command With Compatibility Mode Enabled Description [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] Toggles control of Computer A between Auto, Local, and Remote modes [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] Cancels the hotkey sequence [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] Enables (2 beeps) or disables (1 beep) Compatibility Mode so that the KVM extender will work with a KVM switch that also uses a [Ctrl] hotkey
Instruction Manual Standard Command With Compatibility Mode Enabled Description Privacy Setting: A. Host 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. Host Unit in Auto mode ( LED A&B flashes alternately) [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F6] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F6] 1 beep: Reset to Factory Default. 2 beeps: Upon keyboard/ mouse activation, disables the Local Unit video output temporarily.
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.
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 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. You can use either keyboard shortcuts or the mode switch on the top of the Remote Unit to alternate control between A and B.
Instruction Manual Standard Command [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - 4 digit code With Compatibility Mode Enabled [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - 4 digit code Description Toggles console control between Computer A and Computer B Set the maximum video resolution (requires computer restart) for both Remote and Host units. See page 11 for codes. Beep Codes Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Remote Unit have multiple possible settings.
Instruction Manual Alternative Hot-Key Control Instead of using the keyboard leading hot-key sequence, [Ctrl] - [Ctrl], the “Selection” button on the Host or Remote units can be used. These commands can be used regardless if the “Mask Hotkey” feature is enabled.
Instruction Manual Specifications Maximum Resolution 1600x1200/1920x1200 (at maximum UTP cable length) Maximum Range 948 feet (300 meters) Network Cabling Type Straight-through Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cat.
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Instruction Manual Technical Support StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is backed by a three year warranty. In addition, StarTech.
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