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AV Access 4KSW41C-KVM User manual

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4x1 USB-C & HDMI KVM Switch
User Manual
4KSW41C-KVM
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 3
Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Application.............................................................................................................. 5
Control of the Switcher........................................................................................... 6
Front Panel Control .................................................................................................................. 6
IR Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 6
Hotkey Function ........................................................................................................................ 7
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 8
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 10
Introduction
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Introduction
Overview
This product is a 4x1 USB-C & HDMI KVM Switcher. It supports sharing
among 4 different computers using a set of KVM devices. It supports one
USB-C input and three HDMI 2.0+USB 3.0 inputs. The USB-C port provides
full-featured support, including data, video, and charging functions, and can
provide up to 60W of charging power to the connected laptop.
The device provides a variety of peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of
the work and home office. It supports one HDMI 2.0 video output, two USB
3.0 and one USB 2.0 data port, one USB 1.1 hotkey dedicated port, one Mic,
and one headphone port.
It also provides a variety of manual control functions, including button
control, IR remote control, and hotkey control.
It provides a wide compatible choice for different operating systems, such
as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, no driver required, and simple
plug-and-play.
Features
4x1 USB-C & HDMI + USB 3.0 KVM Switch.
One full-featured USB-C input supports 4K@60Hz video transmission,
USB 3.0 data, and 60W charging.
All HDMI inputs and output support resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
8bit, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and HDCP 2.2 compatibility.
Supports high refresh rates such as 240Hz, 165Hz, and 144Hz.
Support 1080P@240Hz/165Hz/144Hz/120Hz/60Hz,
2560x1440@144Hz/120Hz/60Hz, 4K@60Hz and other resolutions.
Support EDID simulation function, the average switching time is about
2s.
Support automatic wake-up function, which automatically wakes up the
standby computer when switching.
HDMI output supports automatic CEC power on/off the connected
display.
Supports multiple peripheral ports, including:
Two USB 3.0 type-A ports, supports maximum 5Gbps data rate, and
maximum 5V/1A power output;
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One USB 2.0 type-A port, supports maximum 480Mbps data rate,
and maximum 5V/0.5A power output;
One USB 1.1 type-A port, is used to be connected to a USB
keyboard and can support hotkey switching;
One mic in port and one line out port, for connecting with
microphone and earphone.
Supports multiple control options, including front panel buttons switch,
IR remote, and hotkey switch (Keyboard must be connected to USB 1.1
port).
No driver is required, plug and play.
Package Contents
Switcher x 1
Power Adapter (DC 24V, 5A) x 1
IR Remote x 1
HDMI 2.0 Cable x 3
USB Type-C to Type-C Cable x 1
USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable x 3
User Manual x 1
Panel
Front Panel
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ID
Name
Description
1 POWER LED
On: The device is powered on.
Off: The device is powered off.
2
INPUT 1~4
Selection
Buttons and
LED 1~4
INPUT 1~4 Selection Buttons:
Press the button
to select one input source among inputs 1-4 as
the input source.
LED 1~4: LEDs are located on the right of the
buttons.
On: The corresponding input (1~4) is selected.
Off: The corresponding input (1~4) is not
selected.
3
IR Window
Receive IR signals.
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ID
Name
Description
4 USB
USB 1.1: USB 1.1 type-A port, can be used to
connect to a USB slave device (such as a
keyboard) for KVM function. When connect a
keyboard to it, the keyboard can be used for
Hotkey function. It can supply maximum 5V/1A
power output.
USB 2.0: USB 2.0 type-A port, can be used to
connect to USB 2.0 high-speed device (such as
USB mouse, USB removable hard disk) for KVM
function. It can supply maximum 5V/0.5A power
output.
USB 3.0: USB 3.0 type-A port, can be used to
connect to USB 3.0 super-speed device (such as
USB camera) for KVM function. It can supply
maximum 5V/1A power output.
5 MIC In
Connect to a Microphone. The Microphone
follows the Input source selected.
6 Line Out
Connect to an earphone. The earphone follows
the Input source selected.
Rear Panel
1 2 3 4
5
ID
Description
1
Connect to the power adapter provided.
2 USB-C IN1
USB-C IN1: USB 3.1 type-C port. Support PD
2.0 specification, maximum 5Gbps data rate.
Please use the following cable:
USB type-C to type-C cable (USB 3.1 Gen 1 or
above).
Connect to a USB host device such a
s a
laptop.
It supports three functions:
For transmitting video signal as an input
source, users can switch to input 1 to
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ID
Description
select USB-C IN1 as input source for HDMI
output;
For transmitting USB data as a host port,
when select USB-C IN1 as input source,
the USB devices can be connected to the
laptop connected with USB-C IN1 port;
For charging the connected laptop with
the abilities of 60W.
3
Connect to HDMI sources.
4
Connect to an HDMI display.
5 USB HOST 2~4
USB type-B ports. Connect to USB HOST
devices.
The USB HOST 2~4 ports are bound with
HDMI IN2~4 ports respectively,
Note: Each set of USB HOST and HDMI port
must be connected to the same computer.
Application
Warnings:
Before wiring, disconnect the power from all devices.
During wiring, connect and disconnect the cables gently.
Earphone
MIC
Display
MouseKeyboard
PC PCMacbook
HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT
USB HOST
USB USB USB
LINE
OUT
MIC
IN
USB
HOST
Camera
USB-C IN
Power Adapter
Power In
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Control of the Switcher
Front Panel Control
Users can choose to use front panel buttons to do basic switching operations.
Connect the switcher as required and power on all the attached devices.
Press the corresponding INPUT button (1-4) to select USB-C IN 1/HDMI IN
2/HDMI IN 3/HDMI IN 4 as the input source.
IR Remote Control
The included remote handset can be used to turn on and off a CEC-enabled
display device and to switch four HDMI sources to one display device.
Point the remote handset directly at the IR windows on the front panel.
Turn on
a CEC-enabled display device
Turn off
a CEC-enabled display device
Select the previous source input Select the next source input
Select a specific source input
Button IR Codes Description
ON 0x1D Turn on the connected CEC-enabled display.
OFF 0x1F Turn off the connected CEC-enabled display.
0x1B Switch to the previous source input (Cycle 4->1).
0x11 Switch to the next source input (Cycle 1->4).
1 0x17 Switch to USB-C IN1.
2 0x12 Switch to HDMI IN2.
3 0x59 Switch to HDMI IN3.
4 0x08 Switch to HDMI IN4.
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System Code Switch
The IR Remote provided with the switcher
is shipped in "00" IR system code. In the
event that Remote's IR signal interferes
with IR devices, e.g., TV, DVD player, the
Remote can be switched to "4E" code by
short pressing the System Code Switch on
the Remote panel.
Hotkey Function
One USB 1.1 port on the front panel of the switcher supports keyboard
Hotkey function. This function is enabled by default, and can be set to
disabled/enabled through combined keys on the connected keyboard.
Supported Hotkey: Tab (default), Caps Lock
Key Operation
Function
Press “Ctrl” (“Left”) + “Alt” +
“Shift” + “[”
Enable hotkey.
Press “Ctrl” (“Left”) + “Alt” +
“Shift” + “]”
Disable hotkey.
Press the “Hotkey” twice quickly
Switch to this hotkey.
Press “Hotkey” +”1”
Switch to input group 1.
Press “Hotkey” +”2”
Switch to input group 2.
Press “Hotkey” + “Left” Switch to previous input group (Cycle
group 2->1).
Press “Hotkey” + “Right”
Switch to next input group (Cycle group
1->2).
For example:
If you want to use the “Caps Lock” as a hotkey, please ensure the Hotkey
function is enabled, and press the “Caps Lock” key twice quickly to switch
the hotkey to it, and other hotkeys are invalid. If you need to use other
hotkeys, please repeat the above steps.
Note: This port supports 1A high-current output, which can support
high-power mechanical keyboards with RGB LEDs.
Short press to change the
system code of the IR remote
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Specifications
Technical
Input/Output
Port
1 x USB-C IN; 3 x HDMI IN; 1 x HDMI OUT; 3 x USB HOST
(Type-B);1 x USB 1.1(Type-A); 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-A); 2 x
USB 3.0 (Type-A); 1 x MIC IN (3.5mm TRS Connector); 1 x
LINE OUT (3.5mm TRS Connector); 1 x HDMI OUT; 1 x DC
24V IN
Input/Output
Signal Type
HDMI Input/Output: HDMI 2.0b with 4K@60Hz 4:4:4,
HDCP 2.2
USB-C Input: USB 3.1, supports DP alt mode, and up to
4K@60Hz 4:2:0 8bit and 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 8bit
Input/Output
Resolution
Supported
SMPTE:
1280x720P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 1920x1080I6,8,
1920x1080P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, 2560x10809, 3840x10809,
3840x21602,3,5,6,8, 4096x21602,3,5,6,8
VESA:
800x6008, 1024x7688, 1280x7688, 1280x8008, 1280x9608,
1280x10248, 1360x7688, 1366x7688, 1400x10508,
1440x9008, 1600x9008, 1600x12008, 1680x10508,
1920x12008, 2560x14408,9,10
1 = at 23.98 Hz, 2 = at 24 Hz, 3 = at 25 Hz, 4 = at 29.97
Hz, 5 = at 30 Hz, 6 = at 50 Hz, 7 = at 59.94 Hz, 8 = at 60
Hz, 9 = 120Hz, 10 = 144Hz, 11 = 165Hz, 12 = 240Hz.
Note: USB-C only supports up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 8bit or
4K@30Hz 4:4:4 8bit.
Audio Format
HDMI:
Fully supports audio formats
in HDMI 2.0
specification, including PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X
MIC IN: Stereo
LINE OUT: Stereo
Maximum Data
Rate
HDMI: Up to 18Gbps
USB-C: 5Gbps
Maximum Pixel
Clock
HDMI: 600MHz
Control Method
Front panel buttons, IR remote, hotkey switching
Specifications
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General
Operating Temperature
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection
Human-body Model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge)/
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Power Supply
DC 24V 5A
Power Consumption
(Max)
72.74W
Device Dimension
(W x H x D)
230mm x 26.2mm x 142.6mm/9.06” x 1.03” x
5.61”
Product Weight
0.86kg/1.90lbs
Transmission Distance
Cable Type
Range
Supported Video
HDMI
Input/Output:
7.5m/25ft (passive cable)
15m/50ft (active cable)
1080P@60Hz 24bpp
4K@30Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
Input/Output: 5m/16ft
4K@60Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
USB-C Input: 2m/7ft (USB 3.1
Gen 1 or above)
4K@60Hz 4:2:0 24bpp
4K@30Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
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Warranty
Products are backed by a limited 1-year parts and labor warranty. For the
following cases AV Access Technology Limited shall charge for the service(s)
claimed for the product if the product is still remediable and the warranty
card becomes unenforceable or inapplicable.
1. The original serial number (specified by AV Access Technology Limited)
labeled on the product has been removed, erased, replaced, defaced or
is illegible.
2. The warranty has expired.
3. The defects are caused by the fact that the product is repaired,
dismantled or altered by anyone that is not from an AV Access
Technology Limited authorized service partner. The defects are caused
by the fact that the product is used or handled improperly, roughly or
not as instructed in the applicable User Guide.
4. The defects are caused by any force majeure including but not limited
to accidents, fire, earthquake, lightning, tsunami and war.
5. The service, configuration and gifts promised by salesman only but not
covered by normal contract.
6. AV Access Technology Limited preserves the right for interpretation of
these cases above and to make changes to them at any time without
notice.
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