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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.
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 2 computers Ÿ Support resolution up to 3840x2160@60Hz 4:4:4 Ÿ HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant Ÿ Support 2 display modes Ÿ Support Unix/Windows/ Debian/ Ubuntu/Fedora/ MacOS X/ Raspbian/ Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi Ÿ...
6. Packing List 1 * 2x3 HDMI KVM Switch Ÿ 2 * KVM Cables Ÿ 4 * HDMI Cables Ÿ 1 * IR Remote Control Ÿ 1 * DC 12V Power Adapter Ÿ 1 * User Manual Ÿ Tips: After receipt of the product, please check the packing list carefully to make sure that no components have been lost and no damage to the product has been caused during transportation.
7. Panel Description Name Function 3.5mm audio/mic Integrated microphone and L/R audio output. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Connect to USB 3.0 device. Keyboard and mouse input For USB keyboard and mouse input. Display status indicators Display the current output status of each monitor.
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Name Function Audio and USB 3.0 indicator Indicate the current path of audio and USB 3.0. Input selection button Press to switch input sources. Power switch Press for about 2 seconds to turn on or turn off power supply. Features 4 lighting modes to match your atmosphere Please refer to RGB LED strip page 28 for how to switch different modes.
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Name Function DC 12V 12V DC power supply. Insert the network cable into this port to let the 2 input PCs to connect LAN port to the local network area. Support external UART commands for channel switch and functionality UART command interface control.
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Name Function HDMI outputs Connect to 3 HDMI displays for video output. 2 PCs can be connected to the KVM at the same time. KVM input ports group Each group contains 3 HDMI ports(marked as Input 1/2/3) and a USB port.
8. Connection Description 8.1 Connection Diagram Keyboard Mouse Monitor 3 Monitor 2 Monitor 1 HDMI Cable USB Type-A Router to B Cable Hard disk Headset drive Driver Ethernet Switch 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 with the same method. 3. Connect KVM's HDMI output ports to 3 HDMI displays with 3 HDMI cables.
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4. Use 1 network cable, one end is connected to the RJ45 port, the other end is connected to a switch or a router. 5. 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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6. Connect USB 3.0 devices to KVM's standard USB 3.0 ports. 7. Connect external audio device to KVM's L/R out port.
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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. By default, the network cable is not included in the package. 2.
9. Function Description 9.1 Display Mode Description The 2x3 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 P C 1 Display Mode 2: In this mode, you can show one PC on any two...
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When different PCs are displayed on different monitors, you can double-click the right [Alt] to switch the KM focus between two PCs. Tips: 1. About display mode 1, you can set the duplicate mode or extend mode in the Display Settings of the current selected PC.
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9.2 Keyboard and Mouse Emulation Mode We provide two keyboard and mouse modes: Pass Through Mode and Legacy Emulation Mode. Pass Through mode supports most keyboard and mouse drivers and multifunction keyboards and mice. Legacy Emulation Mode ensures the normal functioning of the keyboard, mouse, and hotkey features.
9.3 Built-in Network Switch The 2x3 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 computers to a router or network switch for gigabit wired network connection. Full 1000Mbps Ethernet for fast, stable data transfer, more reliable than most wireless connections.
10. Operation Method 10.1 Front Panel Button Switching Method The 2x3 KVM Switch can switch to any input devices at any time with front panel keypad, IR remote control and keyboard hot keys. You can choose your favorite switching method according to your personal needs and habits.
10.2 IR Remote Control —— Press directly to select among 2 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 [1~2] 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 [Right-Ctrl]. and mouse input port of the KVM. The default hot key trigger key is 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 1:[Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [←] → [1]~[2] Right Right ← Ctrl Ctrl Monitor 2:[Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [↓] → [1]~[2] Right Right ↓ Ctrl Ctrl Monitor 3:[Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [→] → [1]~[2] Right Right →...
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Disable/enable follow mode: Tips: "Follow Mode" refers to whether the audio devices and USB 3.0 devices connected to the front panel will switch synchronously with the keyboard and mouse focus when switching. [Right-Ctrl] →[Right-Ctrl] →[~] Right Right Ctrl Ctrl Tips: The default setting of follow mode is enabled. When you disable it, the buzzer will emit only 1 short beep;...
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Disable/enable built-in network card: Right Right Ctrl Ctrl [Right-Ctrl] →[Right-Ctrl] →[F4] Tips: The built-in network card is enabled by default. Enable it will trigger the buzzer to beep twice and disable it will trigger the buzzer to beep once. Turn on/off mouse wheel switching mode: Tips: Mouse wheel switching method can quickly switch input sources by mouse operation, double-click the mouse wheel to switch to the next input port.
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Switch lighting modes: Turn off lighting: [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [L] → [0] Right Right Ctrl Ctrl Light effects vary with KVM indicators: [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [L] → [1] Right Right Ctrl Ctrl Marquee lighting effect: [Right-Ctrl] → [Right-Ctrl] → [L] → [2] Right Right Ctrl...
11. Change Hot Key Combinations For your convenience, we have built-in a custom hotkey function. By setting, you can use any key on the keyboard connected to the KVM as the trigger key for the hot key command. The default hotkey trigger key is the [Right-CTRL]. The custom hotkey function can be set in the following ways: Method 1: After powering on the KVM, press and keep holding the [...
12. UART Command Description The 2x3 HDMI triple-monitor KVM Switch is equipped with a UART command interface, allowing users to communicate with the KVM using UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver- Transmitter) commands. Command Function Configuration AA BB 03 00 00 EE Switch to PC1.
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Command Function AA BB 03 03 00 EE Switch the view of Output 3 to PC1. AA BB 03 03 01 EE Switch the view of Output 3 to PC2. AA BB 04 02 Disable or enable buzzer sound. ( can be any value.)...
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