StarTech.com STARVIEW SV215MICUSBA User Manual

SV215MICUSBA

2 Port VGA + USB Cable KVM

Switch with Audio

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................1

Package Contents .......................................................................1

Requirements ................................................................................. 2

Console Requirements ................................................................2

Computer Requirements .............................................................2

Hardware Guide ............................................................................. 3

Installation ...................................................................................... 4

Operation ........................................................................................ 4

Hotkey Configuration ...................................................................5

Hotkey Summary Table ................................................................5

Scan Interval Table ....................................................................... 6

Keyboard Emulation Mapping ......................................................7

Specifications ............................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 9

Technical Support ......................................................................... 10

Warranty Information .................................................................... 10

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com SV215MICUSBA 2 Port VGA
+ USB Cable KVM Switch with Audio. Supporting superior video quality
with resolutions up to 2048x1536, this KVM on-a-cable switch is an ideal
solution to access and control two desktop computers.

Includes all necessary cables to share one monitor, keyboard, mouse, •

and speakers across two computers

Provides independent audio/microphone switching to provide an unin- •

terrupted audio experience

Compatible with Mac, Linux, or PC based computers•

Ideal for SOHO, gaming, and multimedia production environments•

Features

Compatible with all USB supported operating systems •

Complete micro design saves space and money •

Computer selection by Remote selector and keyboard hotkeys •

Designed for high-resolution applications: 2048x1536 analog resolution •

with DDC2B

Hot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power •

down the computers

LED indicators for easy status monitoring •

USB 2.0/1.1 specification compliant •

Package Contents

1 x 2 Port Integrated KVM•

1 x User’s Manual•

1 x Remote Selector •

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Requirements

Console Requirements

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution •

that will be used on any computer involved in the installation

A USB Keyboard•

A USB Mouse•

Computer Requirements

An available VGA, SVGA or Multisync video port•

Two available USB Type A ports•

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Hardware Guide

To link the SV215MICUSBA to the console display unit, use a Male-Male
VGA cable to connect the blue Console connector to the VGA port on the
display device being used. Connect the remaining Console connectors to
the speakers, microphone, and USB Keyboard/Mouse, according to the
following color coding:

To connect a host to the SV215MICUSBA, connect the blue VGA cable
to your computer’s VGA port. Connect the remaining cable-ends to the
corresponding USB and 3.5mm ports (keyboard, mouse, speakers, and
microphone), as appropriate, based on the color coding detailed above.

* The cable connecting the Master unit to Host 1 is 24”, while the cable
connecting the Console unit to Host 2 is 47”.

Color Connection

Pink

Microphone (optional)

Purple

USB Keyboard

Green

3.5” Audio

Blue

VGA

Black

USB Mouse

To Host 2

To Host 1

To Console

*

Remote

Selector Input

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Installation

Before you begin, ensure that the power to all the devices you will be
connecting has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any
computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the
switch will receive power from the computer. To prevent damage to your
equipment, make sure that all the devices you will be connecting are
properly grounded.

Plug your keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the corresponding ports 1.
on the SV215MICUSBA. The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled
with an icon to distinguish them.
Note: When using a wireless composite keyboard and mouse,
its USB cable must plug into the keyboard port in order for the
Hotkeys to function.

Plug your speakers into the speaker jack on the SV215MICUSBA. 2.
Note: This step is optional.

Plug the USB, video, and speaker connectors of the attached KVM 3.
cables into their respective ports on the computers you are installing.

Turn on the power to the computers. 4. Please Note: The
SV215MICUSBA’s Power On default is to link to the first computer you
turn on.

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Operation

There are two ways to select the host computer you wish to broadcast to
the console: the Remote Selector, and Hotkey Mode. If you wish to use
the Remote Selector to switch between host computers, simply connect
it to the Remote Selector Input (shown on pg.3). To switch between host
computers, press the button on the remote selector, pictured below.

Hotkey Conguration

Invoking Hotkey Mode

All Hotkey operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The
tables on the following page describe the action that each hotkey opera­tion performs.

Please Note: The default hotkey invocation key is the Scroll Lock key, but
the Ctrl key can also be used.

Port Selection Button

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Hotkey Summary Table

Once Hotkey mode has been invoked, key in one of the following values
(keys) to perform the corresponding function:

Scan Interval Table

Hotkey Sequence Action

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[Enter]

Toggles the KVM and Audio focus between the
two ports.

Note: If the KVM and Audio focus are on
different ports, only the KVM focus switches.

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[x] [Enter]

Toggles the hotkey invocation key between the
Scroll Lock key and the Control key

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[k] [Enter]

Only toggles the KVM focus.

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[s] [Enter]

Only toggles the audio focus.

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[a] [Enter] [n]

Starts Auto Scan. KVM focus cycles from port to
port at n second intervals.

Note: The n stands for the number of seconds
that the focus dwells on a port before switching
to the other one.Replace the n with a number
between 1 and 4 when entering this hotkey
combination.

n Seconds

1 3

2 5

3 10

4 20

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Keyboard Emulation Mapping

To initialize Mac keyboard mapping, please execute the following hotkey
sequence:

[scroll],[scroll], [F2], [Enter]

or

[ctrl] [ctrl] [F2] [Enter]

Once this has been done, the following keyboard mapping will apply:

PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard

[Shift] Shift

[Ctrl] Ctrl

[Ctrl], 1

[Ctrl], 2

[Ctrl], 3

[Ctrl], 4

[ÿ]

F12

[Alt] L Alt/Option

[Prt_Sc] F13

[Scroll Lock] F14

[Desktop Menu] =

PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard

[Enter] Return

[Back Space] Delete

[Ins] Help

[Ctrl] [Win] F15

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Specications

Function Specification

Computer Connection 2

Port Selection Hotkey, Pushbutton

Connectors

Console

Ports

Keyboard

1 x USB Type A Female

(Purple)

Video 1 x HDB-15 Male (Blue)

Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)

Speaker

1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female

(Green)

Microphone

1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female

(Pink)

KVM Ports

Keyboard 2 x USB Type A Male (Purple)

Video 2 x HDB15 Male (Blue)

Mouse 2 x USB Type A Male (Black)

Speaker

2 x Mini Stereo Plug Male

(Green)

Microphone

2 x Mini Stereo Plug Male

(Pink)

Remote Switch 1 x Mini Stereo Jack

LEDs Selected 2 (Green)

Cable

Length

Console

KB/Mouse 0.15m

Video 1.2m

Computers 0.6m, 1.2m

Emulation Keyboard/Mouse USB

Video 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; DDC2B

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Function Specification

Environment

Operating Temp. 0-50°C

Storage Temp. -20-60°C

Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-condensing

Physical

Properties

Housing Plastic

Weight 0.40kg

Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.10 x 6.90 x 2.60 cm

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Action

Keyboard
and/or
Mouse Not
Responding

Keyboard/Mouse
need to be reset.

Unplug the keyboard/mouse from the
Console Keyboard Port, then plug it
back in.

Hotkey sequence
has been input
incorrectly.

Resend the Hotkey command ­press and release each key in the
sequence individually.

Switch needs to
be reset.

Turn off the computers; wait 5
seconds; turn the computers back on

Video
Problems

Resolution and/or
Refresh rate set
too high

Select a lower resolution and/or
bandwidth.

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Technical Support

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty. In addition, StarTech.
com warrants its products against defects in materials and workman­ship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During
this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor
costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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