StarTech.com CAB1631D1U - Manual (Page 12)

Instruction Manual
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Selecting a Computer
To select a computer by hot-key command you need to know the device’s channel
address, which is determined by the StarView connection.
For a computer connected to a Master KVM, the address is represented by the PC
port number (1~8 or A~H). For example, to access the PC plugged into port 7 of
the Master KVM switch, type:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7
For a computer connected to a Slave KVM, you need to know the channel address
of the Slave unit (1~8) and then the channel address of the device (1~8 or A~H).
(Please note that only Master’s PC 1 to PC 8 ports can be connected to a Slave.)
For example, to access the computer plugged into port C of the Slave KVM Switch
that is plugged into Port 6 of the Master KVM, type:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 6 + C
Auto Scan
Auto Scan automatically scans through power-on computers at a fixed interval:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F1
When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning
until activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of
the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable (see Scan Rate on the following page).
To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.
Note: Scan Type (See “OSD Function Keys: F4”) determines whether eye mark is
necessary during Auto Scan.
Manual Scan
Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on
computers:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2
Press the up or down arrow to select the previous or next computer in sequence. Press
any other key to abort the Manual Scan
NOTE: Scan Type (See “OSD Function Keys: F4”) determines whether eye mark is
necessary during Manual Scan.
Scan Rate
Scan Rate sets the duration between switching to the next computer in Auto Scan
mode:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl +F3
The CAB1631HD gives off 1 to 4 beeps indicating 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters per
second respectively.