Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor SharingSwitch User's Manual SV231
Table of Contents Introduction Overview Features 1 1 Installation Device Connection Initial Power-Up 2 6 Operation Front Panel Push Buttons Hot Key Commands 6 6 Appendices Specifications Trouble Shooting Other StarView Switches 8 9 11 Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent damage to the StarView or any connecting devices.
1 Introduction Overview The StarView SV231 is a computer switch that allows access to two IBM compatible computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. Switching between computers is as easy as pressing the push button or entering hot-key commands from your keyboard. There is no interface card and software to install and the StarView is independent of the computer operating system. The space-saving design enables you to connect all the cables to the back of the SV231.
2 nKeyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers nOperating system independent, transparent to all applications nTrue plug and play system configuration nKeyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time nHigh VGA resolution 1600x1200 nDDC2B compatible nPower-free operation Installation Device Connection Turn your computers off. Connect a PS/2 keyboard to the mini-DIN-6 port with a KEYBOARD icon and a PS/2 mouse to the mini-DIN-6 port MOUSE icon .
3 Figure 1: CONSOLE Connection The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of the CONSOLE must be capable of synchronizing with the computer's video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor type, please consult the monitor user's manual. The StarView consumes negligible power and is designed to run reliably without an external power adapter. Computers Connection Now you have two computers to connect to the StarView.
4 using a VGA male-to-female cable. Follow the same procedures for the second computer using the KEYBOARD and MOUSE port. Figure 2: COMPUTER Connection If your computer incorporates a serial mouse, a mouse adapter should be connected to the computer’s mouse port as shown in figure 3.
5 Figure 3: Adapter and serial mouse connection NOTE: 1. The StarView SV231's automatic mouse conversion system allows you to connect computers using serial mice. 2. The mouse adapter can only be used on the PC side and will not work on the CONSOLE side. 3. If your PC uses an AT style keyboard, you will need an "AT-to-PS/2 keyboard adapter" at the PC side.
6 Initial Power-up Make sure all computers and the StarView SV231s are powered down during installation. After connection, power up the computers. The StarView can be powered from the computers. This procedure ensures the StarView receive computer settings correctly when computer boots. NOTE: You may hot plug any additional powered-down computer to the StarView SV231 at any time after the initial power up.
7 generated and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer. = To select a computer: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 1 Selects the computer at port 1. Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 2 Selects the computer at port 2. NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard. =To start Auto Scan, automatically scan powered-on computers one by one at a fixed interval: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F 1. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.
8 = To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4. The StarView generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. Appendices Specifications SV231 No.
9 Power supply Optional (DC 9V,500mA) Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView. Symptom Causes Solutions Keyboard or Improper power-up mouse does not sequence. work Keyboard or mouse not properly initialized. Press and hold down the push button for 3 seconds, the StarView will re-initialize the keyboard and mouse.
10 Theéand ê keys do not work in Manual Scan All PCs are off or only one PC is turned on. Scan mode works for power-on computers only. Turn computers on. Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode. The StarView Computers do not fails to function supply enough occasionally. power. Add a power adapter with minimum of DC 9V 500mA output rating to the SPARE power jack. Computer can not use serial mouse Loose mouse adapter Incorrect mouse adapter. Secure the mouse adapter to computer’s COM port.
11 Other StarView Switches Other high-performance StarView KVM switches No OSD 2-port 4-port 8-port 16-port SV231 SV431 SV831 OSD model SV431D SV831D SV1631D 2 Console – OSD Model SV832D SV1632D -OSD: advanced On-Screen Display interface enabling you to assign PC names, access PCs by the names. Other features include programmable scan pattern, password security, etc.
12 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT.
