Star Tech Development Switch SV211KUSB User Manual

Micro USB KVM Switch  
2 Port Micro USB KVM Kit with Audio and Cables  
SV211KUSB  
Instruction Manual  
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Instruction Manual  
Table of Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installing the KVM Client application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Connecting console components to the KVM switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Connecting computers to the KVM switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Using the KVM Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Using the face-panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Using predefined hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
KVM Switcher software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 2-port Micro USB KVM Kit. This product  
allows you to access and control two USB-enabled computers and features an  
independant audio/mic switching function that offers uninterrupted audio, even while  
connected to another computer. For PCs running Windows systems, SV211KUSB  
provides an easy-to-use KVM Client application to facilitate switching operations such as  
PC selection and hotkey sequence programming, autoscanning, autoscan delay time  
programming and independent/simultaneous audio and PC switching.  
Features  
USB 1.1 compliant  
Also switches audio for a complete multimedia sharing solution  
Optional Windows-based Switching Software provides configurable hotkeys  
LED indicators for easy status monitoring  
High VGA resolution 2048 x 1536  
Powered by USB  
Before You Begin  
System Requirements  
• Console: USB keyboard (1), USB mouse (1), VGA Monitor (1), speakers (optional),  
microphone (optional)  
• Controlled systems: USB keyboard and mouse support, VGA video out, speaker out  
(optional), microphone out (optional)  
Contents  
This package should contain:  
• Micro USB KVM Switch (1)  
• 4 ft. (1.2m) USB + Video Data Cable (2)  
• 4 ft. (1.2m) Audio Cable (2)  
• Instruction Manual (1)  
• Software CD  
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Installation  
This section details how to install the optional Windows-based software, as well as how  
to make the necessary physical connections between your peripherals and the KVM  
switch. For best results, ensure that all the computers to be controlled are located as  
close as possible to the KVM switch and console peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse),  
as this will reduce the length of cabling required and reduces the chance of interference.  
Installing the KVM Client application  
Please note: The KVM Software supports only the Windows operating system. When  
using other operating systems such as Linux, you can still use the keyboard hotkey  
ScrLK + ScrLK to switch PCs, however this hotkey is not available on non-PC platforms  
such as Mac OS, however an IBM keyboard can be used at the console to control Apple  
Mac computers.  
1. For each computer that will be connected to the KVM switch, please insert the  
companion CD ROM into your CD drive. The installation program USBKVMIn.exe  
should run automatically, however if it does not, please locate the file on the disk  
and double-click on the icon to launch the application.  
2. After the installation is completed, you will see a KVM Switcher icon on the system  
tray of your Windows desktop. Right-click to evoke the operation menu, and double-  
click to evoke the configuration box. Please see Page 4 for configuration options.  
Connecting console components to the KVM Switch  
1. Place the KVM switch in close proximity to the keyboard, mouse and monitor you  
wish to use as the console controls.  
2. Connect the monitor to the VGA port located on the side of the switch, as labeled with  
a monitor icon.  
3. Connect a USB keyboard to the Type A connector under CONSOLE, marked with a  
keyboard icon on the front of the switch.  
4. Connect a USB mouse to the Type A connector under CONSOLE, marked with a  
mouse icon on the front of the switch.  
5. Connect speakers to the green 3.5mm phono connector under CONSOLE (optional).  
6. Connect a microphone to the pink 3.5mm phono connector under CONSOLE  
(optional).  
Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch  
This section describes how to connect the computers you wish to control to the KVM  
switch.  
1. Remove any existing keyboards, mice, monitors, speakers, and microphones from the  
computer.  
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2. Using a USB + Video Data Cable, connect one end (blue) to the video  
out connector on computer 1. (This will be the same connector from which you  
disconnected the monitor in step 1, if applicable.) Connect the opposite end to the  
VGA port on the back of the KVM Switch.  
3. Plug the USB portion of the USB + Video Data Cable into an available USB port on  
computer 1.  
4. Optional: If you wish to use audio, plug the slim 3-in-1 KVM combo cable into the mic  
and speaker out ports. Insert the opposite end of the cable (USB mini-B) into the  
port located on the side of the switch denoted as PC1.  
5. Repeat the above process to connect the second computer.  
Using the KVM Switch  
There are three methods of controlling your KVM Switch for PC and Audio/Mic channel  
selection:  
(1) Using the face-panel buttons: The face-panel button allows you to have direct  
control over KVM switching operation. Simply pressing the button will switch to the  
corresponding PC port ans audio/mic channel (if enabled). By default, PC port  
switching and audio/mic port switching are bound together.  
(2) Using predefined hotkeys: SV211KUSB features Universal hotkeys for PC toggle-  
switching. Please note: that each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be  
pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.  
Also, please note that hotkeys are only functional after the PCs have fully booted into  
the Operating System. If you want to switch PCs prior to fully booting, please switch  
manually, using the face-panel buttons to switch. The following table illustrates  
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various hotkey sequences that can be used with the switch:  
Command Name  
Hotkey Sequence  
Description  
Switches access to the computer connected to the  
corresponding port number on the KVM.  
([x]= a number on the keyboard)  
Select active computer  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[x]  
Switches which corresponding port number has access to  
the to the devices connected to the KVM’s USB hub.  
([Fx] = Function key: F1=Port 1, F2=Port 2, etc.)  
Select USB hub control  
Select Audio/Mic output  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[Fx]  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[Fy]  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[Z]  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[X]  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[Q]  
Switches which port’s speaker and microphone output is  
active at the console.  
([Fy] = Function key: F5=Port 1, F6=Port 2, etc.)  
When either the select active computer or select USB hub  
control commands are executed, both functions are  
switched to the selected port.  
Bind computer and USB hub  
control (default)  
The computer control and USB hub control can be  
executed separately; KVM control and USB hub control  
control can be assigned to different ports at one time.  
Unbind computer and USB  
hub control  
When either the select active computer or select  
audio/mic output control commands are executed, both  
functions are switched to the selected port.  
Bind computer and Audio/Mic  
control (default)  
The computer control and USB hub control can be  
executed separately; KVM control and Audio/Mic output  
control control can be assigned to different ports at one  
time.  
Unbind computer and  
Audio/Mic output control  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[W]  
Selects the next (up arrow key) or previous (down arrow  
key) numbered port for control.  
Select next/previous port  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[arrow]  
Select previous port  
Beep sound on/off  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[BkSp] Selects the most recent previously active port.  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[B]  
Enables/disables audible responses from the KVM.  
Change the standard [ScrLk] hotkey to a new value (see  
below).  
Define new hotkey sequence [ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[H]+[y]  
Automatically switch active ports in sequence every 10  
seconds. (Press any key to cancel.)  
Autoscan  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[S]  
Autoscan with programmable  
delay  
Autoscan with a delay other than 10 seconds (see below).  
Press any key to cancel.  
[ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[S]+[z]  
(3) KVM Switching software: To evoke the operation menu from within the KVM  
Switching software, right-click on the KVM Switching icon located in the system tray.  
By selecting Settings, you will be able to customize the hotkeys to be used with the  
CTRL+ALT command (i.e. CTRL+ALT+1 = PC1, CTRL+ALT+2 = PC2), by entering  
the desired value into the editable text box. Please note: ALT, CTRL, SHIFT, CAPS,  
TAB, ESC, function keys (i.e. F1, F2) and edit keys cannot be selected as hotkeys.  
From within the KVM Switcher software, you also have the option to fix the  
audio/mic channel to the selected PC. Once this option is check, the audio/mic  
channel will be fixed and become non-switchable without re-configuration.  
Similarly, the Autoscan feature can also be customized, by selecting the desired Auto  
Scan Period from the drop down menu provided. The Autoscan period is the time  
your KVM Switch will wait to switch to the next PC.  
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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.  
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.  
Limitation of Liability  
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their  
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,  
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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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About StarTech.com  
StarTech.com is “The Professionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer  
Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the  
quality products they need to complete their solutions. We offer an  
unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management  
solutions and A/V products and serve a worldwide market through our  
locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan.  
Visit www.startech.com for complete information about all our products  
and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Parts Finder and the  
KVM Reference Guide. StarTech.com makes it easy to complete almost  
any IT solution. Find out for yourself why our products lead the industry in  
performance, support, and value.  
Revised: 19 May 2006 (Rev. B)  
 

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