StarTech.com SV231DPU3A, SV231DLU3A, SV231HDU3A User Manual

Manual Revision: 09/28/2012

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SV231U3A
SV231DLU3A
SV231DPU3A
SV231HDU3A

2 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA / Dual-Link DVI /
DisplayPort® / HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables

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FCC Compliance Statement

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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 o 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 dierent 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

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

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

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Operation ................................................................................................5

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Hotkey Control ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Specications ..........................................................................................8

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

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

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Introduction

The SV231xxU3A 2 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA / Dual-Link DVI / DisplayPort® /
HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables lets you control 2 VGA / Dual-Link DVI /
DisplayPort® / HDMI®, USB 3.0 equipped PCs with a single monitor, keyboard, mouse
and audio peripheral set.

This USB 3.0 KVM Switch oers an integrated 2 port hub that supports USB 3.0 data
rates of up to 5 Gbps, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1/1.0 devices,
ensuring awless performance for your USB peripherals.

Oering support for high resolutions, this 2 port USB 3.0 KVM switch has the ability
to drive large displays with ease, ideal for graphical applications that require high-res
video output.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x 2 Port USB 3.0 KVM Switch

• 2 x Video M/M Cables

• 2 x USB 3.0 A-B Cables

• 2 x 3.5mm Audio/Mic Cables

• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/ UK/ EU)

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• One VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® display device (i.e. monitor, projector, TV, etc.)

• A VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® output for each computer

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• Standard 104-key keyboard

• Standard 3-button mouse

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Front View

USB Hub

Selection LED

Port Selection

Button / LED

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PC1

connectors

USB Keyboard/Mouse

Connectors

Console VGA

Connector (output)

DC Power

Connector

USB 3.0 HUB

connectors

3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic

Rear View - SV231U3A

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PC1

connectors

USB Keyboard/Mouse

Connectors

Console HDMI®

Connector (output)

DC Power

Connector

USB 3.0 HUB

connectors

3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic

Rear View - SV231HDU3A

PC1

connectors

USB Keyboard/Mouse

Connectors

Console DisplayPort®
Connector (output)

DC Power

Connector

USB 3.0 HUB

connectors

3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic

Rear View - SV231DPU3A

PC1

connectors

USB Keyboard/Mouse

Connectors

Console DVI-I

Connector (output)

DC Power

Connector

USB 3.0 HUB

connectors

3.5mm Audio
Speaker/Mic

Rear View - SV231DLU3A

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Installation

Hardware Installation

1. Connect a VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® monitor into the Console’s video
connector; plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the dedicated USB keyboard
and mouse ports on the KVM switch. If using audio, also connect speakers with

3.5mm mini-jack plugs.

2. Use the appropriate male-to-male video cable to connect the computer’s video
card, to the VGA / DVI / DisplayPort® / HDMI® ports for one of the KVM’s PC ports
(i.e. PC1).

3. Use a USB type A-B Cable to connect the KVM’s USB port (type B, square connector)
for the PC port used in Step 2, and the USB port on the computer (type A, at
connector). If using audio, connect 3.5mm mini-jack cables from the PC port to the
sound card.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each PC port on the KVM switch, or each computer you
wish to use on the KVM.

OPTIONAL: Connect any other USB peripherals you wish to share between the
connected computers/devices to the extra USB Hub port on the Console side.

5. Connect the external power adapter from a wall outlet to the power connector on
the rear panel of the KVM switch.

6. Power up the rst computer/device and wait for it to fully boot and test keyboard/
mouse functionality.

7. Once operation has been successfully conrmed, switch to the next port and power
up that computer/device and conrm.

8. Once completed for all computers/devices connected to the KVM switch, you
should be able to switch between ports freely.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the KVM switch, as the keyboard/mouse use USB
drivers that are already installed on any operating system that fully supports USB.

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Operation

Front Panel

The front-panel Smart Touch button allows you a direct control over KVM switching
operation. Simply press the button to switch to the respective PC port. For more
operation about Smart Touch button, please refer to “Quick Reference Sheet”.

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 <ScrLk> keystrokes
(successively within 2 seconds) followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in
tone generator creates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command; otherwise, one
low-pitch beep is generated for errors and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded
to the selected computer.

Please refer to the “Quick Reference Sheet” for available commands

Quick Reference Sheet

Command Hotkeys

Front-Panel

Smart Touch

Button

Description

Select PC Port

(Jointly select

PC port/ hub
port control/

audio&mic,

if binding is

enabled)

ScrLk + ScrLk +

(1~2/1~4)

Touch the

corresponding

button to select

the active PC port.

Select the PC port

Select Hub Port

Control (Jointly

select PC and

hub port control,

if binding is

enabled)

ScrLk + ScrLk +

F1~F2/F1~F4

Touch the button

to toggle the

specic PC+USB

hub port control.

(It works only if
PC port/ hub port
control binding is

enabled.)

Move Hub Port

(1~2 / 1~4)

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Quick Reference Sheet

Command Hotkeys

Front-Panel

Smart Touch

Button

Description

Select Audio&Mic

Port (Jointly

select PC port

and audio&mic,

if binding is

enabled)

ScrLk + ScrLk +

F5~F6/F5~F8

--

Move audio&mic

port

Bind PC and Hub

Port Control

Switching

ScrLk + ScrLk + Z --

Bind PC Port with

Device Hub Port

Unbind PC and

Hub Port Control

Switching

ScrLk + ScrLk + X --

Unbind PC Port

with Device Hub

Port

Bind PC and

Audio&Mic

Switching

ScrLk + ScrLk + Q --

Bind PC Port with

audio&mic Port

Unbind PC and

Audio&Mic

Switching

ScrLk + ScrLk + W --

Unbind PC port

with audio&mic

Port

Previous PC port

(Jointly select PC/

hub port control,

if binding is

enabled)

ScrLk + ScrLk + Up

Arrow

-- Next lower PC Port

Next PC port

(Jointly select PC/

hub port control,

if binding is

enabled)

ScrLk + ScrLk +

Down Arrow

--

Next higher PC

Port

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Quick Reference Sheet

Command Hotkeys

Front-Panel

Smart Touch

Button

Description

Previous active PC

port

ScrLk + ScrLk +

[Backspace]

--

Previous active

PC Port

Beeper ScrLk + ScrLk + B --

Toggle Beeper

On/O

Dene Hotkey

Preceding
Sequence

ScrLk + ScrLk +

H+ [ScrLk/CapsLk/

Esc/F12/ NumLk/

left Ctrl/ right Ctrl]

Press and hold

down last button

(Button 2/

Button 4) till two

beeps. Release

the button, and

press desired

hotkey preceding

sequence.

Select Hotkey

Header [ScrLk/

CapsLk/ Esc/ F12/

NumLk/ left Ctrl/

right Ctrl]

Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk + S -- Start Autoscan

Autoscan with

Programmable

Delay Time

ScrLk + ScrLk + S

+ (1~6)

1 10s ; 2 20s ;

3 30s ;

4 40s ; 5 50s ;

6 60s

--

Autoscan duration

adjust to (10~60

seconds)

Stop Autoscan [Any key] Touch any button

Stop Autoscan

during scan mode

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Specications

SV231U3A SV231DLU3A SV231DPU3A SV231HDU3A

Console

Connectors

1 x VGA (15

pin; High

Density

D-Sub) Female

2 x USB A (4
pin) Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

1 x DVI-I (29
pin) Female

2 x USB A (4
pin) Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

1 x DisplayPort®

(20 pin)

Female

2 x USB A (4
pin) Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

1 x HDMI® (19

pin) Female

2 x USB A (4
pin) Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

Computer

Connectors

(per port)

1 x VGA (15

pin; High

Density

D-Sub) Female

2 x USB 3.0

B (9pin;

SuperSpeed)

Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

1 x DVI-I (29
pin) Female

2 x USB 3.0

B (9pin;

SuperSpeed)

Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

1 x DisplayPort®

(20 pin)

Female

2 x USB 3.0

B (9pin;

SuperSpeed)

Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

1 x HDMI® (19

pin) Female

2 x USB 3.0

B (9pin;

SuperSpeed)

Female

2 x 3.5mm

Mini-Jack

(3 Position)

Female

Other

Interfaces

2 x USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female

LEDs

2 x PC Selection Indicator

2 x Hub Selection Indicator

Switching

Modes

Pushbutton, Hot-key

Maximum

Resolution

2048 x 1536 2560 x 1600 1920 x 1200

Audio

Support

Yes (2-Channel Stereo)

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SV231U3A SV231DLU3A SV231DPU3A SV231HDU3A

On Screen

Display

No

Cascadable No

Rack-

Mountable

No

Enclosure

Type

Steel

Operating

Temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage

Temperature

-20°C to 40°C (4°F to 104°F)

Humidity 0~90% RH Non-Condensing

Dimensions

(LxWxH)

165 x 89 x 46mm

Weight 940g

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two 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.

Limitation of Liability

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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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