
USB DVI KVM with Cables
SV211KDVI
Instruction Manual
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Dual Port Compact USB DVI KVM with Cables and Audio Switching

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. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hardware Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KVM Switcher Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Front Panel Pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Keyboard Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
KVM Switcher Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Start Auto-scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Stop Auto-scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
KVM Switcher Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Fix Audio Port at PC x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Auto-scan Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
USB Device Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Dual Port Compact USB DVI KVM with Cables
and Audio Switching. Supporting both digital and analog video signal transmissions for
display resolutions of up to 1600x1200 (digital) and 2048x1536 (analog), this compact and
attractive switch provides access and control of two DVI enabled computers, as well as
independent audio/microphone switching that provides an uninterrupted audio experience,
even if you switch to the secondary computer.
Introduction
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Compact design
Features
System requirements:
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Two PC or Mac-based computers with DVI Video out and USB control capability
Package contents:
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1 x Dual Port Compact USB DVI KVM Switch
This package should contain:
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Compatible with all USB supported Operating Systems
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Support for high display resolution: 1920 x 1200 (digital), 2048 x 1536 (analog)
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USB 2.0 Hub
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A USB capable operating system installed on each computer
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A peripheral control set (Mouse, Keyboard)
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A DVI monitor
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2 x 4’ DVI, Audio and Mic combo cables
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1 x Power Adapter
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2 x 4’ USB cables