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Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor
SharingSwitch
User's Manual
SV431
SV831
SV431D
SV831D
SV1631D
SV832DS
SV1632DS
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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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1 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 switch
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2 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 1 1 1 2 2 supported No. of PC supported 4 8 16 8 16 No OSD SV431 SV831 - - - OSD SV431D SV831D SV1631D SV832DS SV1632DS Tested w
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3 Extra features for On-Screen Display model Assign computers with unique and meaningful names Identify and select computers by the names Programmable scan filters unused computers Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory Password security locks computer from unauthorized access Gain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface More features for multi-access models Manage multiple computers from two locations Different Console may have different type mouse i.e.
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4 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 automatic
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5 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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6 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 sys
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7 Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the StarViews 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 cab
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8 Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down during installation. You must power up the Master StarView before turning on any other devices. For single StarView: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Turn on computers. For cascade: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves. 3) Turn on computers. Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down computer and Slave without turning any existing StarView or compu
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9 Optional Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the StarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 6: Attaching rack mount bracket Figure 7 shows how to assemble rack cable support then screw it to the back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post. Figure 7: Assembling rack cable support
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10 Then, keyboard/mouse/monitor cables can be routed over the cable support. You can use plastic cable ties to bundle and label the cables through the rack cable support holes for easy identification. Operation Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly, by issuing hot-key commands or by activating the OSD window (for models with OSD support). The front panel indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected (red) and whether the p
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11 OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation SV431D, SV831D, SV1631D, SV832DS, SV1632DS Figure 9: OSD screen illustration By hitting the left key twice within two seconds, you may see the 'Hotkey Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left key three times within two seconds, you will see a 'KVM MENU' screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding channel addresses, names and status, see figure 9. The channel address of the currently selected computer is di
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12 ready for selection (its corresponding front panel indicator is green), or the color is white as it has no power. OSD menu updates the color when it is activated. Use the and arrow keys to highlight a computer and the key to select it. Or, you may press to exit OSD and remove the OSD menu from the display; the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status. A triangle mark () to the right of a name indica
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13 Function key : To lock a device (a computer or a Slave) from unauthorized access, use Security. Security is effective for only one device (a computer or a Slave). To lock a device, use the and arrow keys to highlight it, then press . Now, enter up to 4 characters (A~Z, 0~9, -) followed by as new password. A Security-enabled device is marked with a lock () following its channel number. To permanently disable the security function from a locked device,
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14 Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (: More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate (: More\Scan Rate) sets the displa
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15 StarView offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile memory stores the Keyboard Speed setting. Hotkey Menu When you hit the left key twice within two seconds, the "Hotkey Menu" appears displaying a list of hot-key commands if the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be turned Off if you prefer not to see it whe
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16 keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two left keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot-key command; otherwise, one low-pitch beep for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer. The short form hot-key menu can be turned on as an OSD function (: more\Hotkey Menu) every time the left key is pressed twice. L-CTRL: is the key loca
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17 Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on computers. left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2 Press or to select the previous or the next computer in sequence. And, press any other key to abort the Manual Scan. Note: For OSD models, Scan Type determines whether eye mark is necessary during Manual Scan. To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 The StarView sends one to four beeps indicati
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18 equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if SV831 is the master, SV831 and SV431 can be Slaves, but SV1631 can not. The ports labeled "PC 1"~PC 8 can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in figure 10. The ports PC A"~PC H can only be connected to a computer. A power adapter with DC 9V/500mA output rating must be connected to the Master. Figure 10: Slave console connection The maximum number of computers controlled by a master/slave co
