Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch for 2 Computers User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Cable Matters
Table of Contents
Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch for 2 Computers
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase from Cable Matters® Inc., the ‘Reliable Connectivity’ company. This User Manual provides an overview of the features and installation of the USB-C® KVM Switch for 2 Computers with HDMI®, DisplayPort™, and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or
configuring this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Contact support@cablematters.com for questions or product support.
Copyright and Trademarks
Cable Matters is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Matters Inc. All
rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
USB4™, USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. DisplayPort™ and
the Display-Port™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards
Association
(VESA®) in the United States and other countries.
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to Cable Matters. Where they occur, these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by Cable Matters, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, Cable Matters hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trade-marks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: 1) This device must not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Package Contents
Please check that the following items are contained in the box:
- 1 x USB-C® KVM Switch
- 2 x USB-C Cables
- 1x USB 2.0 Extension Cable
- 1 x Remote Control with Battery
- 1 x User Manual
Note: All cables to connect USB devices to the Switch are sold separately
Product Description
The Cable Matters® USB-C KVM Switch is an ideal solution for sharing displays
and USB peripheral devices between 2 different computers. Connect the switch
box over USB-C to USB-C equipped computers, and share up to two displays and
four USB peripherals between two computers. Enjoy easy access to the connected
devices with a single press button on the remote control. No hassle to unplug
and re-plug your devices.
Product Features
- Share two monitors and four USB devices with two computers. Enjoy instant switching access to the connected USB peripherals, like a printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, webcams, hard disks and more.
- Connect to USB 3.0 devices for data transferring with transfer rate up to 5Gbps
- Connect up to two monitors over HDMI and DisplayPort.
- Supports a maximum of two 4K @60Hz displays (3840 x 2160) or one 8K @30Hz display (7680 × 4320)
- Switch between 2 computers with a single press button on the lightweight remote controller or on the switch box
- LED light on the switch box indicates which connected computer has access to all peripherals
- Plug and play, no driver required
- Turn off/on the remote control by pressing and holding down the #1 and #2 buttons on the Switch for 5 seconds
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Panel Diagram
- 2x USB-C ports for computers connection
- 1x Micro-B port for power
- 1x HDMI Port
- 1x DisplayPort Port
- 2 Buttons on top for source switching, with blue LED light indicating a valid control
- On/Off Switch
- 4x USB-A ports for USB peripherals
Note: All cables to connect USB devices to the Switch are sold separately
Remote Installation
Remove the insulating tab from the end of the battery and check that the
battery is installed correctly
Troubleshooting tips:
• Replace the battery
• Make sure the Switch is turned on and remote control is not turned off on
the Switch
Connection Instructions
- Power off all source equipment
- Make sure the switch is “OFF” before connecting any device
- Optional: Connect a Micro-B charging cable to a wall charger (charging cable not included)
- Connect the switch box to up to 2 USB-C-equipped computers with the provided USB-C cables
- Connect the switch box to up to 2 displays via HDMI and Display-Port
- Connect the switch box to up to 4 USB peripherals through the USB-A ports
Troubleshooting Tips
- Verify that the Switch is On and all cables are securely connected
- Verify that correct cables are connected:
- USB-C cable to the source computer
- Micro-B charging cable to the Micro-B port on the Switch (Optional)
- Display cables to HDMI and/or DisplayPort ports on monitor(s)
- USB devices to the USB-A ports on the Switch
- The LED light turns blue when the connected computer has control to all connected USB devices
- The rapidly-blinking LED lights indicate the remote control is turned off. The slowly-blinking LED lights indicate the remote control is turned on.
- Connect a Micro-B cable to a wall charger if the USB device is not recog-nized by the computer
- Connect an external power supply to a high power-consumption USB device such as hard drive, flash drive, card reader, etc.
- Check if driver installation is required for the attached devices on the con-nected computers
- Test each cable or equipment directly with other equipment
- Restart or reconnect the Switch by unplugging and re-plugging it back in
- If USB keyboards, mice, or other devices do not work or intermittently lose connection, connect the included USB 2.0 extension cable to the switch, and connect the device to the USB extension cable
- Try a lower display resolution and refresh rate if monitors do not work
- Host device(s) must support DisplayPort alternate mode (DP 1.2 or DP 1.4) for video
- Try a different USB-C port on the host device
- Apple M1 devices are limited to one external monitor
- Some devices with Intel integrated graphics may require a graphics update from Intel’s website
Contact support@cablematters.com with any questions
Technical Specifications Model 201085
Switch Connections
- USB-C Input 2 x USB-C Female
- USB-A Output 4 x USB-A 3.0 Female
- Display 1 x HDMI Female, 1 x DisplayPort Female
- Maximum Resolution 1x 8K @30Hz display (7680×4320)
-OR-
2x 4K @ 60Hz displays (3840×2160)
Dimensions
- Switch (L x W x H) 4.3 x 2.1 x 0.6 Inches (108 x 54 x 16 mm)
- Switch Weight 1.9 Oz (55 g)
- Remote (L x W x H) 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.24 Inches (84 x 38 x 6 mm)
- Remote Weight 0.5 Ounces (14 g)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F
Max Power Consumption 1.0 W
Regulatory Approvals
USB-C KVM Switch FCC, C E, RoHS, UKCA
Warranty Limited One-Year
Warranty and Support
Customer Support and Contact Information
Cable Matters offers lifetime technical support as an integral part of our
commitment to provide industry leading solutions.
Email us with any questions at support@cablematters.com
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. In addition, Cable
Matters warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of pur-chase. During this
period, the products may be returned for repair, or replaced with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
Cable Matters does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising
from misuse, abuse, altera-tion, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Cable Matters Inc. (including their officers, directors,
employees or agents) be liable for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits,
loss of business, loss of data, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of, or
related to the use of this product exceeding the actual price paid for the
product (as allowed by state law).
Cable Matters® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Mat-ters Inc.
All rights reserved.