2×1 USB HDMI KVM Switch
Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
Ver. 2.0
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INTRODUCTION:
The 2x1 USB HDMI KVM Switch shares one HDMI display between two HDMI
sources.
FEATURES:
● Share an HDTV or display, USB keyboard& mouse, and microphone between
2 USB/HDMI computers and devices
● Provides an additional USB 2.0 sharing ports with over-current detection and
protection
● Switch between devices via front push button or hotkey
● Supports 1080p with 36-bit Deep Color and PC's UXGA 1920x1200
resolutions
● Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats
● HDMI & HDCP compliant
● Video bandwidth: up to 2.25Gb/s
● Metal housing for better RF shielding
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
● 2×1 USB HDMI KVM Switch
● Power adapter
● Quick installation guide
COMPATIBILITY:
LAYOUT:
ON/OFF
Audio
Console
USB Mouse
Port
USB Keyboard
Port
USB Port MIC Audio
out
Audio
LED
Figure 1: Front Panel Layout
● USB Mouse Port: Connect to USB mouse devices
● USB Keyboard Port: Connect to USB keyboard devices
● USB Ports: Connect to other USB devices
● MIC: Connect to microphone
● Audio out: Connect to earphone
● Audio LED: Audio ON/OFF Indication
● Audio Switch: Switch to enable/disable the MIC/Audio out function
● Port LED: Indicate which HDMI source is selected
● Port Select: Switch between the HDMI sources
PC1
HDMI USB
HDMI USB
5 V/DC, 2 A HDMI
Power Jack
Sink
HDMI Output HDMI Input USB Port
Figure 2: Rear Panel Layout
● Power Jack: Connect to the included power adapter
● HDMI Output: Connect to HDMI Display
● HDMI Input: Connect to source device's HDMI
● USB Port: Connect to PC's USB port
Select
PC2 PC1
Source
Audio Switch Port
PC2
LED
Port
Select
● Windows, Mac, Linux computers
● Game consoles, Blu-Ray DVD players, and other CE devices
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION:
1. Power off all devices you plan to connect to the 2x1 USB HDMI KVM Switch.
2. Connect a monitor/display to HDMI OUTPUT of the switch by an HDMI cable.
3. Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to USB keyboard and Mouse
Ports of the switch.
4. Connect the computer's HDMI connector to the switch's INPUT 1 connector
using the HDMI cable.
5. Connect the computer's USB port to the switch's PC1 connector (USB Type
B) using the included USB cable.
6. For the second computer, follow steps 4 to 5 to connect the preferred
system/device to INPUT 2 and PC2.
7. Optional: Connect other USB peripherals you wish to share between the
connected computers/devices to the extra USB ports on the switch.
8. Connect the power adapter into the switch's Power Jack.
9. Power up the first computer/device and wait until it is fully booted up. Make
sure the keyboard and mouse work properly.
10. Once the first computer system is successfully setup, press the Switch
button and power up the second computer/device to verify the setup properly.
11. The installation is complete and the 2x1 USB HDMI KVM Switch is ready for
use.
Note: At least 1 connected device has to be a PC with USB port. Otherwise, the
switching mechanism couldn't work.
Hotkey:
Follow the hotkey command listed below for selected operating functions:
[Caps Lock]+[Caps Lock]+1
[Caps Lock]+[Caps Lock]+2
[Caps Lock]+[Caps Lock]+ → or ↓
[Caps Lock]+[Caps Lock]+ ← or ↑
[Caps Lock]+[Caps Lock]+S
[Caps Lock]+[Caps Lock] +S+n
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Command Function
Switch to PC1
Switch to PC2
Switch to next PC
Switch to previous PC
Auto-scan mode every 10 seconds
Set auto-scan rate, [Esc] switch to regular mode
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