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1. Safety Tips and Warnings Tips: Please read the safety tips and warnings for HDMI 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.
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 3 monitors, 1 set of keyboard and mouse to control 4 computers Ÿ Support resolution up to 3840x2160@60Hz 4:4:4 Ÿ HDMI 2.0 compliant Ÿ HDCP 2.2 compliant Ÿ Support HDR 10 and Dolby Vision Ÿ Support 2 display modes 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 DC 12V 12V DC power supply. Connect IR extension cable to this port to receive IR signal even the IR extension in KVM is installed in a rack. Insert the network cable into this port to let the 4 input PCs to connect LAN port to the local network area.
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Name Function USB 3.0 port Connect to USB 3.0 device. HDMI outputs Connect to 3 HDMI displays for video output. 4 PCs can be connected to the KVM at the same time. KVM input ports group Each group contains 3 HDMI ports(marked as Input A/B/C) and a USB port.
8. Connection Description 8.1 Connection Diagram Monitor C Monitor B Monitor A IR receiver HDMI Cable HDMI Cable CAT5e/6 cable USB Type-A USB Driver to B Cable Router Hard disk Keyboard Mouse Ethernet Switch drive PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 Tips: For your better use of this product, we recommend that you connect all 3 input ports on each KVM input port group to the same PC.
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 PC 1 with 2 HDMI cables and 1 KVM cable. 2. Connect PC 2~4 with the same method. 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...
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4. Connect USB 3.0 devices to KVM's standard USB 3.0 ports. 5. Connect KVM's HDMI output ports to 3 HDMI displays with 3 HDMI cables.
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6. Connect external audio device to KVM's L/R out port. 7. Use 1 network cable, one end is connected to the RJ45 port, the other end is connected to a switch or a router.
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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. Tips: 1. Please refer to Chapter 9.3 for the detailed information about the charging USB ports on the front panel of the KVM.
9. Function Description 9.1 Display Mode Description The 4x3 KVM Switch support 2 display mode. You can choose to implement 3-screen extended display or duplicate display or display different PCs on 3 monitors. Display Mode 1: Duplicate 3 displays Extend 3 displays Tips: You can set the duplicate mode or extend mode in the Display Settings of the current selected PC.
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Display Mode 2: Display different Pcs on 3 monitors In this mode, each input and output port on the KVM is marked with a letter, and the screen corresponding to the output port is output by the port with the corresponding letter of the PC selected.
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Tips: 1. When any PC is expanded to display 3 screens, there is only one main display, and it is fixed to the display connected to a certain output port when switching (which display is determined by the Windows system). If you need to switch the main screen to display on other output displays, you need to manually change the target display to the main display in the Display Settings on the current selected PC.
9.2 Built-in charging module The 4x3 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 USB port support BC 1.2 protocol, and is able to match voltage and current automatically based on the specifications of charging devices.
9.3 Built-in Network Switch The 4x3 KVM Switch have a built-in USB Ethernet Adapter, which adds a standard RJ45 port to all the PC that is connected to the KVM and allows you to connect your computer to a router or network switch for wired network connection without many network cables. Full 100Mbps Ethernet for fast, stable data transfer, more reliable than most wireless connections.
9.4 Lock L/R Audio and USB Focus Function The 4x3 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;...
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Tips: 1. The keyboard & mouse focus and USB focus are independent of each other, and the keyboard and mouse focus cannot be locked. When switching between different input sources in display mode 2, the keyboard and mouse focus will not change with the switch. 2.
9.5 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.
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、B、C. Audio focus icon, indicating the PC where the external audio focus is currently located. USB focus icon, indicating the PC where the external USB 2.0 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, 3 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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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. Any operation after locking will not change the locked state.
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Tips: 1. You can change your password in settings menu. 2. If you forget your password, you can restore the factory default settings to unlock. The default password is 1234. Press and hold the [ ] for about 10 seconds to restore the factory default settings.
10.2 IR Remote Control —— Press directly to select among 4 PCs, and 3 displays will display the selected PC at the same time. (i.e. display mode 1) —— Press the key, and then press the [1~4] key to make the selected monitor display the selected PC.
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 Monitor C:[Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [→] → [1]~[4] Right Right →...
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Switch USB 3.0 device connected to the Right Right Ctrl Ctrl KVM between 2 PCs on display mode 2: [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [↑] Switch audio focus between 2 PCs on Right Right Ctrl Ctrl display mode 2: [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [↓] Disable or enable buzzer sound: Right Right...
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Increase or decrease auto scan time interval: Right Right Ctrl Ctrl [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [+]/[-] Tips: This hot key command can only work while the auto scan mode is activated. Press [ Right-Ctrl twice and keep pressing [+]/[-] key to adjust the time interval continuously. Increase or decrease 1 second at one time.
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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