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Page 2 - Table of Contents

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 Config...

Page 3 - Introduction; Overview; One-Console StarView Switches; one; Two-Console StarView Switches

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 softwareto configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables betweenthe StarView and your computers. Operation is as si...

Page 4 - High Video Quality; StarView Switch Models; Features

2 High Video Quality StarView supports VGA resolution up to 1600x1200 @85Hz withoutany degradation. Advanced VGA circuit design guarantees smoothand flicker-free switching from one computer to the other withdistance up to 100ft (30M)* at both Console and PC sides. NOTE: This User's Manual is written...

Page 5 - Single StarView Configuration; CONSOLE

3 Extra features for On-Screen Display model n Assign computers with unique and meaningful names n Identify and select computers by the names n Programmable scan filters unused computers n Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory n Password security locks computer from unauthori...

Page 8 - Installation; Device Connection

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, pleaseconsult the monitor user's manual. Connect a PS/2 mouse and akeyboard to the CONSO...

Page 10 - Replace Master Console Devices; Adhesive Rubber Foot

8 Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered downduring installation. You must power up the Master StarViewbefore turning on any other devices. 4 For single StarView: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master . 2) Turn on computers. 4 For cascade: 1) Apply a power adapter to the...

Page 11 - Optional Rack Mount Accessories

9 Optional Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to theStarView 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 tothe back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post...

Page 12 - Operation; Front Panel Push Buttons; AUTO SCAN

10 Then, keyboard/mouse/monitor cables can be routed over the cablesupport. You can use plastic cable ties to bundle and label thecables 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 buttond...

Page 19 - Cascade Configuration; Connection

17 g Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on computers.left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2 Press á or â 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 i...

Page 21 - Change Configuration while Running; PC; Multi-access StarView

19 Figure 11: Cascaded 4-port StarViews Figure 12: Cascaded 8-port StarViews For OSD model: After connection completes, you should re-activate theOSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the Slaves . A triangle mark ( 4 ) is placed to the right of the channel name indicating the port is connected ...

Page 22 - Connections

20 two different locations, local and remote. Thanks to the high-drivecircuit design, you may connect high quality cables at Console andPC sides for up to 100ft (30m), a definite plus for server roomapplications. Now you can access all computers either in the serverroom when you have to physically a...

Page 23 - Configuration

21 Timeout setting. The User Timeout is available in the OSD menu by pressing the Function key <F4>, under the sub-menu More. Note: KeyboardSpeed option is not available for multi-access models. Configuration To expand the number of computers under control, you may connect CONSOLE port of anot...

Page 24 - Appendices; Specifications

22 Appendices Specifications: Specifications SV431SV431D SV831SV831D SV1631D SV832DS SV1632DS User port number 1 1 1 2 2 Computer port number 4 8 16 8 16 Cascade control PC number Up to 16* Up to 64* Up to 136* Up to 64* Up to 136* On-screen display (OSD) SV431D SV831 Yes Front panel button control ...

Page 25 - Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions

23 Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mousecables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for eachcomputer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions No OSD screen s No power to StarView s Loose moni...

Page 27 - Limited Warranty

25 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT. The direct vendor makes...