StarTech.com usb dual vga cat5 kvm console extender - 650ft/200m manual Troubleshooting, Solution

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems with the KVM Extender during the installation or operations, please check through this section for a possible solution. If your problem is not listed here and you can not resolve the issue, please contact your local dealer for the fastest assistances.

Symptom

Solution

 

•Verify that all the cables are qualified according to

 

the hardware requirement section.

 

•Verify that all the cables are properly connected to

 

their ports and are firmly seated.

 

•Use an alternative CATx cable connection

 

between the unit of con sole and computer.

No video signal

•Use CATx cables with identical brand and length

when connected simultaneously.

 

•Use CATx cables for the connection between the

 

respective RJ45 port (Cat5 1 to Cat5 1/ Cat5 2 to

 

Cat5 2) on each Unit.

 

•Power down the computer. Connect the monitor

 

directly to the computer and power up again. If the

 

monitor does not operate correctly direct to the

 

computer, try another monitor.

 

•Use the EIA / TIA 568B industry standard CATx

 

cable for KVM Extender connection.

Poor video quality

•Unplug the CATx cable(s) from the Extender, then

plug it / them back in.

 

 

•Perform the video quality adjustment for the

 

length of CATx being used.

2 monitors (1st and 2nd)

 

on Remote Unit can’t

•Adjust 1st Monitor first (use F1 ~ F4) and then 2nd

simultaneously display

Monitor second (use F5 ~ F8). Please refer to Video

improved video quality after

Adjustment section for more details.

adjustment

 

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Contents USB Dual VGA Cat5 KVM Console Extender 650ft/200m FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents System Requirements FeaturesIntroduction Packaging Contents Connecting Your KVM Extender Preparing Your SiteInstalling the Remote Unit InstallationInstalling the Local Unit Page Push-Button Control and LEDs Push-Button on Remote UnitPush-Button on Local Unit Local On Remote OnVideo Compensation Cascade Architecture Hotkey CommandsMask Hotkey Switch Page Reset the Unit to the factory default Escape from hotkey modeMode selection in Sequence Local mode selectionMouse resynchronized for PS/2 PC Remote mode selectionFunction Descriptions Privacy Setting Enable Hotkey Commands for Local UnitPrivacy setting enable Hotkey Commands for Remote Unit Choose one color at a time for adjustment Ctrl Ctrl Alt+E Compatibility Mode SelectionBeep Codes EscSpecifications TypeRJ-45 Connector Pinout Troubleshooting SolutionAdapter from your local dealers SolutionVerify if the Extender has enough power Technical Support Warranty Information Limitation of Liability

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