TESmart HKS1601A1U 16-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI KVM-Switch User Manual

June 9, 2024
TESmart

TESmart HKS1601A1U 16-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI KVM-Switch

TESmart HKS1601A1U 16-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI KVM-Switch-
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Features

  • Using only 1 set of keyboard and mouse to control 16 PCs
  • Support resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
  • Support Unix/Windows/Debian/Ubantu/Fedora/Mac OS X/Raspbian/Ubantu for Raspberry Pi and other Linux based systems
  • With EDID emulator in each input port, keep PCs always having correct display information
  • Support hot plug, connect or disconnect devices to the KVM at any time without turning off devices
  • Support front panel buttons, IR signals, keyboard hotkeys, RS232 serial commands or IP commands to control the KVM switch
  • Support extra USB2.0 port, make it possible to connect bar code scanner, USB hard drive or other USB devices to KVM
  • Support DVI-D single link sources and displays with the use of HDMl-to-DVI adapters
  • Auto input detect and switch

Packing List

  • 1*16X1 HDMI KVM Switch
  • 1 *DC 12V Power adapter
  • 1 *IR Remote control
  • 1 *IR Receiver cable
  • 1 *3 Pins connector(For RS232)
  • 2*Rack-ears
  • 1 *User manual

Panel Descriptions

TESmart HKS1601A1U 16-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI KVM-Switch-
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ID Name Description

1

|

IRln

| Connect IR receiver extension cable to this port, then it is able to use IR control even the KVM switch is installed in a rack
2| DC12V| 12V DC power supply

3

|

RS232 port

| Connect this port to any control termination, then it is able to select the input sources by sending RS232 commands

4

| Keyboard and mouse input| For USB keyboard and mouse input, including wireless keyboard and mouse
5| HDMI output| Connect to HDMI display
ID| Name| Description
---|---|---

6

|

USB 2.0 port

| For USB 2.0 devices, for example printers, USB hard disk, barcode scanner, touch pad etc
7| HDMI inputs| Connect to HDMI input source

8

|

USB data port

| Connect to computer by USB Type A to Type B cable

9

|

Auto scan time interval settings

| [MIN]: Press [MIN] to loop between 0-59 minutes

[SEC]: Press [SEC] to loop between 0-59 seconds

[Set]: After setting minutes and seconds, press button [Set] to enter final scan time interval setting

10

|

Status LED

| Red: Turn off auto scanning mode Green: Turn on auto scanning mode
11| IR receiver| Receive IR signal
12| LED display| Display current selected input port

13

|

Keypad

| [1~9]: Press button[1]-[8] to directly selelct input input 1-9

[0/Close]: Press this button to turn on or off the LED display and monitor

[1+]: Press [1+], then press [0/Close], [1]-[6] within 2 seconds to select input 10-16

[Scan]: Press this button to start or stop automatically scanning between input1 to input16. The interval time can be set by [Set], [MIN], [SEC] as described above

ID Name Description

14

|

LAN port

| By connecting to the LAN through this port, you can use the terminal device in the same LAN to send TCP/IP commands to control the switching of input port
15| Power switch| Turn on or off the power supply

Connection Diagram

TESmart HKS1601A1U 16-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI KVM-Switch-
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Note:

  1. HDMI cable
  2. USB type A to USB type B cable

Basic Operation

Port selection

Use front panel keypad
Directly press button [1 ]-[9] to select input ports 1-9, press [1 +], then [0/Close], [1 ]-[6] to select input port 10-16.

Use IR remote control

  1. Press [1/A], then wait about 2 seconds to select input port 1.
  2. Press [2/B]. [3/C]-[9/1] directly to select input port 2-9.
  3. Press [1/A],then press [O],[1/A]…[6/F] within 2 seconds to select input 10-16.

Use keyboard hot keys

  1. Press keyboard key [Scroll lock] two times, then press
  2. and wait about 2 seconds to select input 1.
  3. Press keyboard key [Scrol lock] two times then press
  4. 19] within 2 seconds to directly select input ports 2-9.
  5. Press keyboard key [Scroll lock] two times, press [1] and then press [0]-16] within 2 seconds to select input ports 10-16.
  6. Press keyboard [Scroll lock] key two times then press IPage Upl]/ [Page Down] to select previous or next port.
Mute/ unmute buzzer

IR remote control
Press button [ ] on remote control to mute or unmute buzzer.

Keyboard hot keys
Press keyboard [Scroll lock] key two times then [F11] to mute or unmute buzzer.

Turn on/off auto scanning mode

Front panel key pad
KVM will automatically loop among all the powered on input sources with a specified time interval, press [Scan] again to stop auto scanning.

IR remote control
Press [P] button to start auto scanning, then the KVM will automatically loop among all the powered on input sources with a specified time interval, press [P] again to stop auto
scanning.

Keyboard hot keys
Press keyboard [Scroll lock] key two times then press [Space] key within 2 seconds to start auto scanning, the KVM will automatically loop among all the powered on input
sources with a specified time interval, press [Esc] to stop auto scanning.

Setup time interval of auto scanning mode
Press front panel button [MIN] to loop between 0~59 minutes.
Press front panel button [SEC] to loop between 0~59 seconds.
After setting minutes and seconds, press button [Set] to enter final scan time interval setting

The use of mouse gesture switching
Press keyboard key [Scroll lock] two times, then press [F12] key within 2 seconds to turn on or turn off mouse gesture switching.
When mouse gesture switching mode is on, move mouse pointer to hit left or right bound of the screen within 1 second, the KVM will switch to previous or next input source.

Turn on/off auto input detection
Press button [M] on remote control to turn on/off the auto input detection.

Auto input detection and switch mode on:
When plug new HDMI input source to the 16 ports switch or power on the HDMI input source, the HDMI switch will automatically select the input port that is connected to this input source.
When unplug or power off the HDMI input source, the 16 ports switch will switch to the input port which is last plug in or last powered on HDMI input source.

Auto input detection and switch mode off:
When plug new HDMI input source to the 16 ports switch or power on the HDMI input source, the HDMI switch would not do anything, also not when unplug or power off HDMI input source.

Use of RS232 and LAN port

The RS232 and LAN ports are used for selecting input source only, could not transfer keyboard and mouse data or even the video and audio, this is a redundant design for some special application when you want to switch the input sources by a termination control devices. Normally you could switch the input source by front panel keypad, IR remote control or keyboard hot keys.

For the software application packages or the API document for the RS232 and LAN port please contact with our sales. (Only for windows system)

Connect RS232 port
Follow below diagram to connect the standard 9 pin RS232 port to the 3 pins connector which is included in package, then plug the connector to the KVM ‘ ’ port.

TESmart HKS1601A1U 16-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI KVM-Switch-
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Connect LAN port
Follow below diagram to connect the LAN port to local area network router or directly to PC with Cat5e/6 UTP cable.

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IR Remote Control

Turn on/off auto input detection
When plug new HDMI input source to the 16 ports switch or power on the HDMI input source, the HDMI switch will automatically select the input port that is connected to this input source. press [M] again to stop auto input detection

Turn on/off auto scanning mode
Switch will automatically switch among all the powered on input sources within the specified time interval, press [P] again to stop auto scaning

Select input port
Press [1/A], [2/B], [3/C] … [9/1] to select input 1-9 Press [1/A], then press [OJ, [1/A] … [6/F]within 2 seconds to select input 10-16

Mute/ unmute buzzer

Note:

  1. Other buttons are invalid.
  2. The battery slot on the back of remote control is equipped with an insulation splice. Remove it when you use it and reinsert it into the remote control after use to extend battery life.
  3. Battery model: CR2025

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. If it fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for six (6) months from the day of reshipment to the buyer.

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