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Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview 1
Features 2
Configurations 3

Installation

Device Connection 6
Initial Power-Up 8
Optional Rack Mount Accessories 9

Operation

Front Panel Push Buttons 10
OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation 11
Hot Key Commands 15

Cascade Configuration

Connection 17
Change Configuration while Running 19

Multi-access StarView

Overview 20
Connection 20
Operation 20
Configuration 21

Appendices

Specifications 22
Trouble Shooting 23

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Introduction

Overview

One-Console StarView Switches

The StarView allows you to access multiple computers from one
keyboard, mouse and monitor. There is no interface card or software
to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between
the StarView and your computers. Operation is as simple as
pressing push button, entering hot-key command and navigating
through the user-friendly on-screen menu (available on models with
OSD support). Depending on the model you have, it switches up to 4
(SV431, SV431D), 8 (SV831, SV831D) or 16 (SV1631D) IBM­compatible computers. The StarView is independent of the computer
operating system.

Two-Console StarView Switches

The advanced multi-access StarView Switches enable you to control
multiple computers from two different locations, remote and local with
two keyboards, mice and monitors. SV832DS controls 8 computers
and SV1632DS controls 16 computers.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

For SV431D, SV831D, SV1631D, SV832DS, SV1632DS

For StarViews with built-in OSD control, you can name your
computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings with
easy-to-use menus, and view the name of the selected computer
on-screen with programmable time interval. The OSD displays the
system status throughout operation.

Automatic Mouse Conversion

The StarView Switch enable you to connect computers with PS/2 or
serial mouse ports (using adapters supplied with each StarView
Switch) and control the computers from one PS/2 mouse.
The StarView automatically identifies the mouse and switches to
proper mouse protocol.

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High Video Quality

StarView supports VGA resolution up to 1600x1200 @85Hz without
any degradation. Advanced VGA circuit design guarantees smooth
and flicker-free switching from one computer to the other with
distance up to 100ft (30M)* at both Console and PC sides.

NOTE: This User's Manual is written for the following models.

StarView Switch Models

No. of console

supported

No. of PC supported 4 8 16 8 16
No OSD SV431 SV831 - - -
OSD SV431D SV831D SV1631D SV832DS SV1632DS

· Tested with high-quality UL2919-rated, low-loss and shielded
cables.

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Features

nSupports both PS/2 and serial mouse
nCascade configuration expands system capability
nAuto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially
nSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro)
nHot-key functions allow easy computer access
nKeyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching

computers

nOperating system independent, transparent to all applications
nPlug and play system configuration
nKeyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
nHigh VGA resolution 1600x1200
nDDC2B compatible
nOptional standard 19 inch rack mounting kit available
nSupports optional multimedia module for microphones and stereo

speakers

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Extra features for On-Screen Display model

nAssign computers with unique and meaningful names
nIdentify and select computers by the names
nProgrammable scan filters unused computers
nStore system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory
nPassword security locks computer from unauthorized access
nGain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface

More features for multi-access models

nManage multiple computers from two locations
nDifferent Console may have different type mouse i.e. generic PS/2

mouse and scroll button

nSelectable User Timeout

Configurations

StarView has several models each supporting a different number of
computers. For applications with a large number of computers,
StarViews can be cascaded in a master/slave configuration to
support even more computers.

Single StarView Configuration

Connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a VGA multi-sync
monitor directly to the Master’s CONSOLE port. Then, connect
multiple sets of keyboard, mouse and monitor cables to the “PC x”
ports of the StarView, as shown in figure 1.

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Figure 1: A single StarView configuration

Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration

You can connect a second level of one or more StarViews to “PC
1”~”PC 4” (SV431) or "PC 1"~”PC 8” ports (SV831 & SV1631) of a

Master unit. Cascade configuration expands system ability allowing
you to select computers connected to the Master or Slaves. There
is only one Master, which has a mouse, a keyboard and a monitor
connected to its CONSOLE port directly operated by a user.

Once connected, StarViews automatically configure themselves to
either Master or Slave. Slaves of different StarView models can be
mixed in cascade configuration. [NOTE: Master must have equal or

more PC ports than that of Slaves, i.e., if SV831 is a master, SV831
and SV431 can be Slaves, but SV1631 can not.]

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Figure 2: A cascade StarView configuration

Throughout this manual, Master is the StarView that has a
physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its
CONSOLE port. Slave is a StarView that has its CONSOLE port
connected to a Master's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in
cascade configuration.

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Installation

Device Connection

The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master
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. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a
keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a
keyboard respectively as shown in figure 3. [NOTE: Only a PS/2

mouse can be connected to the CONSOLE mouse port. The
StarView's automatic mouse conversion system allows you to
connect computers using serial mouse and control the computers
from one PS/2 mouse.]

Figure 3: Master console connection

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Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers
using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard
cables to the StarView’s connectors marked with a mouse and
keyboard respectively, as shown in figure 4.

Figure 4: Master computer connection

For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6
adapter (supplied with the StarView) to the computer mouse port,
then use PS/2 cables to connect the mouse to StarView, see figure 5.
Connect the computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA
connector. Repeat above steps for all remaining computers to be
connected to the StarView.

Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection