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1. Safety Tips and Warnings Tips: Please read the safety tips and warnings for KVM Switch comprehensively before use. Use this produce in accordance with its instructions, safety tips and warnings to prevent unnecessary damage to the product and potential dangers to users. Keep the product away from water.
2. Battery Description Tips: By default, the remote control is not equipped with batteries, due to the safety requirements of some express companies. Install AAA dry cells before use. Caution: Improper disposal of the lithium battery may cause an explosion. Do not throw the battery into fire.
3. Warranty Information We warrant this product as free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use, we will repair or replace this product, provided that this product has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
EDID emulators in each input port, it can keep PCs always having correct display information. Tips: If you need to control more computers or conduct more complex and professional switching, you can also choose other products of our company. For more details, please visit our official website: www.tesmart.com.
5. Features Using only 1 set of keyboard, mouse and 2 monitors to control 4 PCs Ÿ Support 2 display modes Ÿ Support Unix/Windows/Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Mac OS X/ Raspbian/Ubuntu for Ÿ Raspberry Pi and other Linux basic system Support resolution up to 3840*2160@60Hz Ÿ...
7. Panel Description Name Function Name Function Audio Data transfer Integrated microphone Can be used to transfer data and integration and charging and L/R audio output. charge your mobile devices. port port Display current status Press to control the KVM. Please Color LCD Keypad and function settings.
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Name Function Name Function Connect IR extension cable to this port IR extension DC 12V 12V DC power supply. to receive IR signal even the KVM is installed in a rack. Connect to USB 3.0 Keyboard and For USB keyboard and mouse input. 3.0 port device.
8. Connection Description 8.1 Connection Diagram Tips: Please refer to Page 18 for the Headset Monitor B Monitor A d e t a i l s a b o u t the front panel charging port. IR receiver HDMI USB-A to Cable USB-B Cable Hard Disk...
8.2 Connection Preparation Take into consideration all devices required to be connected and prepare a workbench large Ÿ enough before the connection. Lay out the cables properly to facilitate the layout of power supply as a lot of power sockets Ÿ...
8.3 Connection Steps 1. Connect PC1 with 1 KVM cable and 1 HDMI cable, use HDMI end to connect PC1 to the corresponding HDMI ports group on the KVM, use USB-A end to connect each PC and USB- B end to connect the KVM. 2 Connect PC2~4 in the same way as shown above.
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3. Connect external mouse and keyboard to KVM's keyboard and mouse input port. Tips: For the normal service of hotkeys, we recommend you use the full-key external keyboard with a separate [Scroll Lock] key (as shown above 4. Connect USB 3.0 devices to KVM's standard USB 3.0 ports.
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5. Connect KVM's HDMI output ports to 2 HDMI displays with 2 HDMI cables. 7. Connect external audio devices to KVM's L/R out ports.
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8. Connect the power cable to KVM's DC 12V port and plug it to a power socket. 9. By now, the connection has been completed. Turn on the power supply and the KVM Switch will begin to work.
9. Function Description 9.1 Display Mode Description The 4x2 HDMI KVM Switch support 2 display mode. You can choose to implement 2-screen extended display or duplicate display or display different PCs on 2 monitors. Display Mode 1: Display the same PC Duplicate displays Extend displays Display A...
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Display Mode 2: The mixed mode Two monitors respectively show the desktop of two PCs. Display A Display B PC 1 PC 4 Tips: The main screen and the extend screen cannot be interchanged through the KVM on any display mode.
9.2 Built-in charging module The 4x2 HDMI KVM Switch has built-in charging module which can charge your phone, tablet and other devices. Use the 2 USB ports on the front panel of the KVM (including an USB-A and an USB-C ports) can support data transmission while charging. The charging ports support BC 1.2 protocol, and is able to match voltage and current automatically based on the specifications of charging devices.
9.3 Lock L/R Audio and USB Focus Function The 4x2 HDMI KVM Switch supports locking L/R audio and USB 3.0 focus. After the lock is turned on, the current audio or USB focus can be maintained and only the screen can be switched when switching;...
9.4 Auto Scan Mode Description The Auto Scan feature can automatically switch the display at regular intervals between the input devices that are powered on and connected to the KVM. As a result, any input devices connected to each port can be monitored without user intervention. Auto scan mode is off by default.
9.5 Mouse Wheel Switching Mouse wheel switching method can quickly switch input sources by mouse operation, double-click the mouse wheel to switch to the next input port. Mouse wheel switching mode is off by default. You can use keyboard hotkey command [Right-Ctrl] + [Right-Ctrl] + [F6] to turn on mouse wheel switching mode.
10. Operation Method 10.1 Front Panel Button Switching Method When you use the front panel button or IR remote to control the KVM, the LCD display will inquiry your target action, then execute the command according to your operation. The LCD interface in the figure above is the main interface.
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Schematic table of LCD interface and panel icons: Icons Meaning and function Monitor A and B. Audio focus icon, indicating the PC where the external audio focus is currently located. USB focus icon, indicating the PC where the external USB 3.0 device focus is currently located. Keyboard and mouse focus icon, indicating the PC where the keyboard and mouse focus is currently located.
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1~4 button: 1. Press directly to switch among 4 PCs. After switching, 2 displays will display the selected PC at the same time, i.e. display mode 1. 2. In the settings interface, press [ ] to return to the main interface. Display selection button: Directly press the button, then press the [1~4] buttons according to the prompt of the LCD screen to make the selected monitor display the selected...
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state, and then press the [ ] button to unlock. 2. In the menu and setting interface, press [ ] button to page forward or select to the left. USB lock button: 1. Directly press [ ] button, follow the prompts on the LCD screen, then press the ] button to lock the external USB 3.0 devices to the current PC.
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Tips: 1. Only numbers 1,2,3,4 on the front panel of the KVM are available when changing passwords. You can also set a password to null to unlock without a password. 2. Under the password modification interface, the button [ ] is used as the return button. Lock button: 1.
10.2 IR Remote Control —— 1. Press the key [M] or [P] to select the desired monitor, then press the [1~4] button to select the desired PC to make the selected monitor display the selected PC(i.e. the display mode 2) 2.
10.3 Keyboard Hot Keys Use external keyboard hot keys to switch the input source or set up some other functions. à Tips: The keyboard hot keys can only work with external keyboard correctly connected to the keyboard and mouse input port of the KVM. After press [Right-Ctrl] key twice within 2 seconds and you will hear the buzzer beep once, please enter the commands within 3 seconds and the KVM will execute the corresponding commands.
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Switch PCs on different monitors separately(i.e. display mode 2): Monitor A:[Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [←] → [1]~[4] Right Right ← Ctrl Ctrl Monitor B:[Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [→] → [1]~[4] Right Right → Ctrl Ctrl Switch focus in display mode 2: [Right-Alt]→[Right-Alt] Scroll Right...
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Turn on auto scan mode: Right Right Space Ctrl Ctrl [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [Space] Tips: The default auto scan time interval is 5 seconds. You can change the time interval by setting on the front panel or following the step presented below. Increase or decrease auto scan time interval: Right Right...
11. Change Hot Key Combinations There are three kinds of trigger hot keys in this product, the default is [Right-Ctrl] key, and the alternative are the [Scroll Lock] and [Left-Ctrl] key. You can switch the hot key to others Method 1: Change the hot key through the settings in the LCD menu, press the [ ] key and find à...
12. Pass Through Mode Description 12.1 Introduction of Pass through mode Pass through mode is a built-in function of KVM, which is able to improve keyboard and mouse compatibility and enhance user experience. In the pass through mode, the keyboard and mouse are equivalent to directly connecting to the computer. At this time, you can use more keyboard and mouse functions and special functions that are not supported by traditional KVM.
12.2 Keyboard and Mouse Compatible Model List Tips: The following list is from the most representative models of keyboard and mouse that have been tested in the laboratory, mainly from manufacturers with a high market share. Model Brand Model Brand Model Brand Brand...
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