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User's Manual

SV431

SV831

SV431D

SV831D

SV1631D

SV832DS

SV1632DS

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

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) IBM-compatible 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.

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	1 1 1 2 2
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.

Features

■Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse
■Cascade configuration expands system capability
■Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially
■Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro)
■Hot-key functions allow easy computer access
■Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers
■Operating system independent, transparent to all applications
■Plug and play system configuration
■Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
■High VGA resolution 1600x1200
■DDC2B compatible
■Optional standard 19 inch rack mounting kit available
■Supports optional multimedia module for microphones and stereo speakers

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. generic PS/2 mouse and scroll button
■Selectable 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.

graph TD
    A["Master"] --> B["StarView"]
    B --> C["1"]
    B --> D["2"]
    B --> E["3"]
    B --> F["4"]
    B --> G["SV31D"]
    G --> H["PC1"]
    G --> I["PC2"]
    G --> J["PC3"]
    G --> K["PC4"]
    H --> L["Power"]
    I --> M["Power"]
    J --> N["Power"]
    K --> O["Power"]

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.]

graph TD
    A["STAINVIEW"] --> B["Master"]
    A --> C["Console"]
    B --> D["1"]
    B --> E["2"]
    B --> F["3"]
    B --> G["4"]
    C --> H["1"]
    C --> I["2"]
    C --> J["3"]
    C --> K["4"]
    D --> L["10"]
    E --> M["11"]
    F --> N["12"]
    G --> O["13"]
    H --> P["14"]
    I --> Q["15"]
    J --> R["16"]
    K --> S["17"]
    L --> T["18"]
    M --> U["19"]
    N --> V["20"]
    O --> W["21"]
    P --> X["22"]
    Q --> Y["23"]
    R --> Z["24"]
    S --> AA["25"]
    T --> AB["26"]
    U --> AC["27"]
    V --> AD["28"]
    W --> AE["29"]
    X --> AF["30"]
    Y --> AG["31"]
    Z --> AH["32"]

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.

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.]

Multi-media module PC01501E Link DC W PC 4 80000 PC 3 80000 PC 2 80000 PC 1 80000 DCN, 500mA PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard

Figure 3: Master console connection

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.

Main-to-man max DNA for audio Main-to-man max DNA for keyboard

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.

PC with serial mouse and adapter Cable with the unit PC with FREE mouse

Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection

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 computer off after initial power up.

Replace Master Console Devices

You can replace a faulty keyboard or mouse of the Master CONSOLE port at any time without powering down the Master, as long as your computers are booted with proper device driver for the new device. Should you encounter any difficulty, just activate K/M RESET by holding both front-panel '1' and '2' push buttons down for 2 seconds.

Adhesive Rubber Foot

For desktop operation, you may stick the four round rubber feet (supplied with the unit) to the bottom of the StarView. NOTE: Do not use the rubber feet for rack mount operation.

Optional Rack Mount Accessories

Figure 6 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the StarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.

545 mm 55 mm 560° 100mm

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.

graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["To the rack cabinet back post"]
    B --> C["Two captures secure the cable support"]
    C --> D["Keyboard/muscat monitor cables to the computer"]
    D --> E["End"]

Figure 7: Assembling rack cable support

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 port is connected to a powered computer (green). The indicator flashes red when it is in either Auto Scan or Manual Scan mode.

Figure 8: Front panel indicator

Some computers support 'keyboard/mouse power up' function, i.e., press certain keys or mouse buttons to startup the computers. Their corresponding green front indicators lit all the time even if the computers are 'off'.

■ K/M RESET

K/M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard, mouse, device replacement or change of configuration. Press down both the front-panel number 1 and 2 push buttons for 2 seconds to re-configure the whole system without turning either the StarView Switch or any computer off.

■ AUTO SCAN

StarView provides an easy to use feature to start Auto Scanning. You can press down both the front-panel number 7 and 8 buttons for 2 seconds to start Auto Scanning.

graph TD
    A["To an 8-port slave"] --> B["KVM MENU 5-6"]
    B --> C["Currently selected channel address"]
    C --> D["Eye mark enabled"]
    D --> E["To a 16-port slave"]
    F["Port channel address"] --> G["Highlighted by arrow keys"]
    G --> H["Security enabled port"]
    I["White as power off"] --> J["Green as power on"]
    J --> K["Master port name (group name)"]
    K --> L["User-input port names"]
    M["F1 Edit F2 *Switch F3 Security"] --> N["F4 More Esc Quit"]
    O["F2 *Switch F3 Security"] --> P["F4 More Esc Quit"]

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 displayed in red, same as the front indicator, to the right of the OSD title 'KVM MENU'. The color of a device name is green if it has power and is

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 indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8▶ for SV831D. key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave. The name of the Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu. It is useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name.

An eye mark ( ) to the right of a name indicating the computer is selected to be monitored in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark can be switched on or off by function key .

Press key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer; the computer name is also shown on the screen.

● Function key : To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave. First, use the and arrow keys to highlight a channel then press followed by name entry. Valid characters are 'A'\~'Z', '0'\~'9' and the dash character. Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase ones. Press to delete a letter one at a time. Non-volatile memory stores all name entries until you change, even if the unit is powered down.

- Function key : To switch the eye mark (✗) of a computer on or off. First, use the and arrow keys to highlight it, then press to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is 'Ready PC +✗', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode.

- 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, highlight it, press then enter the password.

If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply highlight it and press , the OSD will ask you for the password. After entering correct password, you are allowed to use the device. This device is automatically re-locked once you switch to another one. During Scan mode, OSD skips the security-enabled device. NOTE: Only one device (a computer or a Slave) can be locked by this function at a time.

If you forget the password, the only way to permanently disable the security function is to remove all possible power sources from the master StarView. You need to turn off all computers and unplug all power adapters, then restart everything.

- Function key : More functions are available by hitting . A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle (▶) indicating there are options to choose from. Using the and arrow keys, select the functions and press .

Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the and arrow keys to view options then press to select it. You can press to exit at any time.

■ Auto Scan In this mode, the StarView automatically switches from one power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto

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 display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one.

■ Manual Scan

Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. Scan Type (: More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the up arrow key (↑) to select the previous computer and the down arrow key (↓) to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan mode.

■ Audio Stick

An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each StarView for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On' audio selection follows computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting.

■ Scan Type

Ready PC +: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers.

Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.

■ Scan Rate

Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting.

■ Keyboard Speed

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 when the left key is hit twice. The non-volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting.

■ CH Display

Auto Off: After you select a computer, the channel address and name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically.

Always On: The channel address and name of a selected computer and/or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting.

■ Position

The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status displayed on screen during operation. The actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution, the higher the resolution the higher the display position. The non-volatile memory stores the Position setting.

UL as Upper Left, UR as Upper Right,

LL as Lower Left, LR as Lower Right.

MI as Middle,

- ESC: To exit the OSD, press the key

Hot-key commands

Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. StarView interprets

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 located at the left side of the keyboard. 1\~8/A\~H: are the number keys '1' \~ '8' at the upper row of the keyboard and character keys 'A' \~ 'H' case insensitive. Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.

To select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its channel address, which is determined by the StarView connection. For a computer connected to a Master, its address is represented by the PC port label (1\~8 or A\~H). For a computer connected to a Slave, two characters represent its address. The first character is the channel address of the Master unit (1\~8) and the second one is the channel address of the Slave (1\~8 or A\~H). Please note that only Master's 'PC 1' \~'PC 8' ports can be connected to a Slave.

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7

Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master.

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 6 + C

Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the Master.

■ To start Auto Scan, automatically scan power-on computers one by one at a fixed interval:

left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F 1

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. The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.

Note: For OSD models, Scan Type determines whether eye mark is necessary during Auto Scan.

■ 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 indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively.

■ To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system:

left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4

The StarView generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.

Audio Stick

An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each StarView for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals.

There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers.

left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F5

The StarView generates 1 or 2 beeps corresponding to On and Off respectively.

Cascade Configuration

Connection

Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the Master under power, you must turn off the device. The Master must have

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

graph TD
    A["Server Rack"] --> B["Switch"]
    A --> C["Switch"]
    A --> D["Switch"]
    A --> E["Switch"]
    A --> F["Switch"]
    A --> G["Switch"]
    A --> H["Switch"]
    A --> I["Switch"]
    A --> J["Switch"]
    A --> K["Switch"]
    A --> L["Switch"]
    A --> M["Switch"]
    A --> N["Switch"]
    A --> O["Switch"]
    A --> P["Switch"]
    A --> Q["Switch"]
    A --> R["Switch"]
    A --> S["Switch"]
    A --> T["Switch"]
    A --> U["Switch"]
    A --> V["Switch"]
    A --> W["Switch"]
    A --> X["Switch"]
    A --> Y["Switch"]
    A --> Z["Switch"]
    A --> AA["Switch"]
    A --> AB["Switch"]
    A --> AC["Switch"]
    A --> AD["Switch"]
    A --> AE["Switch"]
    A --> AF["Switch"]
    A --> AG["Switch"]
    A --> AH["Switch"]
    A --> AI["Switch"]
    A --> AJ["Switch"]
    A --> AK["Switch"]
    A --> AL["Switch"]
    A --> AM["Switch"]
    A --> AN["Switch"]
    A --> AO["Switch"]
    A --> AP["Switch"]
    A --> AQ["Switch"]
    A --> AR["Switch"]
    A --> AS["Switch"]
    A --> AT["Switch"]
    A --> AU["Switch"]
    A --> AV["Switch"]
    A --> AW["Switch"]
    A --> AX["Switch"]
    A --> AY["Switch"]
    A --> AZ["Switch"]
    A --> BA["Switch"]
    A --> BB["Switch"]
    A --> BC["Switch"]
    A --> BD["Switch"]
    A --> BE["Switch"]
    A --> BF["Switch"]
    A --> BG["Switch"]
    A --> BH["Switch"]
    A --> BI["Switch"]
    A --> BJ["Switch"]
    A --> BK["Switch"]
    A --> BL["Switch"]
    A --> BM["Switch"]
    A --> BN["Switch"]
    A --> BO["Switch"]
    A --> BP["Switch"]
    A --> BQ["Switch"]
    A --> BR["Switch"]
    A --> BS["Switch"]
    A --> BT["Switch"]
    A --> BU["Switch"]
    A --> BV["Switch"]
    A --> BW["Switch"]
    A --> BX["Switch"]
    A --> BY["Switch"]
    A --> BZ["Switch"]
    A --> CA["Switch"]
    A --> CB["Switch"]
    A --> CC["Switch"]
    A --> CD["Switch"]
    A --> CE["Switch"]
    A --> CF["Switch"]
    A --> CG["Switch"]
    A --> CH["Switch"]
    A --> CI["Switch"]
    A --> CJ["Switch"]
    A --> CK["Switch"]
    A --> CL["Switch"]
    A --> CM["Switch"]
    A --> CN["Switch"]
    A --> CO["Switch"]
    A --> CP["Switch"]
    A --> CZ["Switch"]

to the Master.

Figure 10: Slave console connection

The maximum number of computers controlled by a master/slave configuration with all SV431s is 16 with 4 Slaves and each Slave connects to 4 computers, see figure 11. For an all SV831s configuration, the number is 64 with 8 Slaves and each Slave connects to 8 computers, see figure 12. For an all SV1631 configuration, the number is 136, see figure 13. The Master SV1631 connects to 8 Slaves and 8 computers, and each Slave connects to 16 computers.

graph TD
    A["Central Processing Unit"] --> B["Output 1"]
    A --> C["Output 2"]
    A --> D["Output 3"]
    A --> E["Output 4"]
    A --> F["Output 5"]
    A --> G["Output 6"]
    A --> H["Output 7"]
    A --> I["Output 8"]
    A --> J["Output 9"]
    A --> K["Output 10"]

Figure 11: Cascaded 4-port StarViews

graph TD
    A["Server"] --> B["1245"]
    A --> C["1246"]
    A --> D["1247"]
    A --> E["1248"]
    A --> F["1249"]
    A --> G["1250"]
    A --> H["1251"]
    A --> I["1252"]
    A --> J["1253"]
    A --> K["1254"]
    A --> L["1255"]
    A --> M["1256"]
    A --> N["1257"]
    A --> O["1258"]
    A --> P["1259"]
    A --> Q["1260"]
    A --> R["1261"]
    A --> S["1262"]
    A --> T["1263"]
    A --> U["1264"]
    A --> V["1265"]
    A --> W["1266"]
    A --> X["1267"]
    A --> Y["1268"]
    A --> Z["1269"]
    A --> AA["1270"]
    A --> AB["1271"]
    A --> AC["1272"]
    A --> AD["1273"]
    A --> AE["1274"]
    A --> AF["1275"]
    A --> AG["1276"]
    A --> AH["1277"]
    A --> AI["1278"]
    A --> AJ["1279"]
    A --> AK["1280"]
    A --> AL["1281"]
    A --> AM["1282"]
    A --> AN["1283"]
    A --> AO["1284"]
    A --> AP["1285"]
    A --> AQ["1286"]
    A --> AR["1287"]
    A --> AS["1288"]
    A --> AT["1289"]
    A --> AU["1290"]
    A --> AV["1291"]
    A --> AW["1292"]
    A --> AX["1293"]
    A --> AY["1294"]
    A --> AZ["1295"]
    A --> BA["1296"]
    A --> BB["1297"]
    A --> BC["1298"]
    A --> BD["1299"]
    A --> BE["1300"]

Figure 12: Cascaded 8-port StarViews

For OSD model:

After connection completes, you should re-activate the OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the Slaves. A triangle mark (▶) is placed to the right of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer. A number to the left of the triangle mark indicates the Slave model, i.e. 8▶ for SV831 or SV831D

Change Configuration while Running

Devices at any 'PC x' port can be changed at any time after initial power-up. If you change any one of the "PC 1" to "PC 8" ports connection from a computer to a Slave or vice versa, or replace the devices of a port; the OSD will update this change the next time it is activated. [NOTE: Any new device, a computer or a Slave, must be turned off before it is connected to the Master.

Multi-access StarView

Overview

The advanced multi-access SV832DS and SV1632DS have all the features of SV831D and SV1632D respectively. Both models have two console ports facilitate you to access multiple computers from

two different locations, local and remote. Thanks to the high-drive circuit design, you may connect high quality cables at Console and PC sides for up to 100ft (30m), a definite plus for server room applications. Now you can access all computers either in the server room when you have to physically access the computers such as software upgrade, or away from the server room for everyday use.

Connections

Connect two keyboards, mice and monitors to two CONSOLE ports. The built-in PS/2 mouse signal translation enables you to connect PS/2 mice of different type to the CONSOLE ports, i.e., a generic PS/2 mouse for one CONSOLE and a scroll mouse for another.

graph TD
    A["Power Lines"] --> B["PDS1000"]
    B --> C["Control Unit"]
    C --> D["PDS1000"]
    D --> E["Output"]
    F["Main module"] --> G["Power Line"]
    G --> H["PDS1000"]
    H --> I["Control Unit"]
    I --> J["PDS1000"]
    J --> K["Output"]

Operation

On power up, the SV832DS and SV1632DS are in isle mode broadcasting VGA signal from the selected computer and detecting for keyboard and mouse activity. User LEDs (marked A and B) are both red indicating the StarView is not in use. When keyboard or mouse activity is detected at one CONSOLE, the StarView immediately disables the other CONSOLE from accessing the computer. Only one User LED, at the front panel, remains lit indicating the StarView is under user operation. In the mean time, keyboard LEDs (Num/Caps/Scroll Lock) of the other CONSOLE start to flash as its access is denied and the monitor is blocked from VGA signal for security reason. After the user has finished his operation for a period of time (i.e., USER Timeout), the multi-access StarView Switch returns to idle mode. User Timeout has four options, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, and HOLD. Select HOLD when you plan to access the StarView for a long time. Pressing the twice forces the StarView return to idle mode immediately regardless of the User

Timeout setting.

The User Timeout is available in the OSD menu by pressing the Function key , under the sub-menu More. Note: Keyboard Speed option is not available for multi-access models.

Configuration

To expand the number of computers under control, you may connect CONSOLE port of another StarView to "PC1"\~"PC8" port. Refer to the chapter Cascade Configuration for more detail. There are rules to apply for Master/Slave configuration. When SV832DS is a Master, its slave includes SV431, SV431D, SV831 and SV831D. When SV1632DS is a Master, its slave includes all the above and SV1631D. These multi-access StarView switches already come with OSD menu, their slaves do not have to be OSD equipped.

Appendices

Specifications:

Specifications SV431		SV831	SV1631D	SV832DS	SV1632DS
	SV431D	SV831D
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	4	8	16	8	16
Hot plug-and-play	Yes
Hot-key control	Yes
Rack-mount kit	Not Shipped With unit	Shipped With Unit
Automatic scan interval	3, 8, 15, 30 seconds
Programmable scan pattern	SV431D	SV831D	Yes
Cable length (Max)	30M (100ft) at CONSOLE30M (100ft) at PC ports
VGA	1600 x 1200, DDC2B
keyboard	PS/2
Computer mouse connector monitor	PS/2, serial (with adapter) HD-DB-15 male
keyboard	PS/2
Console mouse connector monitor	PS/2 HD-DB-15 female
H x W x D (mm)	44x226x130	44x436x180	3.5x17.2x8.7	44x436x180	88x436x220
(in.)	1.7x8.7x5.1	1.7x17.2x7.0	3.5x17.2x8.7	1.7x17.2x7.0	3.5x17.2x8.7
size	Compact	10	20	10	20
Power supply (min)	9V DC, 500mA

• Cascaded with StarView Switches supporting the same number of PC ports. You can mix different models in cascade applications.

Troubleshooting:

Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView.

Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions

No OSD screen	•No power to StarView•Loose monitor connectionMonitor not multi-sync	•Establish power by turning on computers, wait, press left CTRL keys several times.•Reconnect monitor•Use multi-sync monitor
Keyboard error on boot	•Loose keyboard connection	•Make sure keyboard cables are Well seated
Master/slave does not work	•Improper installation procedures	•Make sure slave's CONSOLE is connected to Master's PC 1~PC 8 port•Press and hold the 1 and 2 push buttons to initiate K/M reset•Remove any possible power supply to the slave (unplug all cables), before connecting it to the Master
Keyboard strokes shifted	•The computer was in shifted state when last switched	•Press both SHIFT keys
The ↑ and ↓ keys do not work in Manual Scan	•All PCs are off or only one PC is turned on. Scan mode works for power-on computers only•Scan type is eye mark selected but no PC is eye mark selected in OSD.	•Turn computers on.•Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode.•Set proper Scan type in OSD and determine which PCs are eye mark selected, do it in OSD.
Auto Scan does not switch PC and StarView beeps from time to time and red indicator flashes	•All PCs are off or only one PC is turned on. Scan mode works for power-on computers only•Scan type is eye mark selected but no power-up PC is eye mark selected in OSD.	•Turn on computers•Set proper Scan Type in OSD and determine which PCs are eye mark selected, do it in OSD.•Press left CTRL key twice to abort Auto Scan mode.•Press any front button to select a PC, and Auto Scan stops.
Double OSD images at cascade configuration	•Improper slave connection procedure.	•Press push buttons 1 and 2 down for 2 seconds to activate K/M RESET.•Remove any possible power supply to the Slave (unplug all cables), before connecting it to the Master.
OSD menu is not at the proper position	•OSD menu has fixed resolution and its size varies due to computer VGA resolution changes.	•Use: More\Position to select UL or UR. OSD menu may appear near the middle of the screen when LL or LR is selected.
Computer can not use serial mouse	•Loose mouse adapter•Incorrect mouse adapter	•Secure the mouse adapter to computer's COM port•Use only the mouse adapter comes with the unit
Can not select a computer connected to a slave	•Improper Master unit connection•Improper slave unit connection•Too many levels of slaves	•Only Master ports PC1-PC8 can be connected to slaves.•Connect slave CONSOLE port to PC1-PC8 ports of the Master•Only one level of slave units is allowed. Pop up OSD again to check if Master recognizes the slave connection. Look for triangle mark and the number before it.
The StarView fails to function occasionally.	•Computers do not supply enough power.	•Make sure a power adapter with minimum of 9V 500mA-output rating is firmly connected to the power jack.

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