Cable Matters 202073 USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers with Dual HDMI and Multiple USB Ports User Manual

Cable Matters 202073 USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers with Dual HDMI

and Multiple USB Ports

Product Information

Model: 202073

Product: USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers

Manufacturer: Cable Matters

Website: www.cablematters.com

Product Usage Instructions

Connection Instructions

1. Connect the USB 3.0 KVM switch to the two computers using the provided USB cables.

2. Connect the peripherals (such as keyboards, mice, and other USB devices) to the USB 3.0 ports on the KVM switch.

3. Use the buttons on the KVM switch to switch between the two connected computers. The green LED lights on the buttons indicate a valid control.

4. To perform a factory restore, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds.

Hotkeys

This KVM switch supports hotkey control. Use the following hotkey combinations:

• CTRL + SHIFT: Switch to the other source device
• CTRL + SHIFT + 1 or 2: Switch to the other source device
• CTRL + SHIFT + B: Buzzer on or off
• CTRL + SHIFT + S: Enable automatic switching mode (default lasting time is 5 seconds). Press ESC to exit.
• CTRL + SHIFT + S + N: Set the automatic switching mode interval. Press ESC to exit.
• CTRL + SHIFT + SCROLL: Switch to hotkey mode
• CTRL + SHIFT + NUM: Switch to hotkey mode
• CTRL + SHIFT + CAPS: Switch to hotkey mode
• SCROLL + SCROLL: Switch to the other source device
• SCROLL + SCROLL + B: Buzzer on or off
• SCROLL + SCROLL + S: Enable automatic switching mode (default lasting time is 5 seconds). Press ESC to exit.
• SCROLL + SCROLL + S + N: Set the automatic switching mode interval. Press ESC to exit.
• SCROLL + SCROLL + CTRL: Switch to hotkey mode
• SCROLL + SCROLL + NUM: Switch to hotkey mode
• SCROLL + SCROLL + CAPS: Switch to hotkey mode

INTRODUCTION

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 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers with Dual HDMI® and Multiple USB Ports
Please read the instruction carefully before connecting, operating or configuring this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Contact [email protected] 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.
USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
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 acknowledge-ment elsewhere in the body of this document, Cable Matters hereby acknowledg-es that all trademarks, registered trademarks, 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 3.0 KVM switch
2 x 3-in-1 cables (a USB-B 3.0 cable, an HDMI cable and a 3.5mm audio cable) 2 x HDMI cables
1 x 5V power adapter
1 x User Manual
Note: All cables to connect USB devices and displays are sold separately

Product Description
The USB 3.0 KVM switch for 2 Computers is an ideal solution for sharing two HDMI displays and USB peripheral devices between 2 different computers. Enjoy easy access to the connected devices with buttons or hotkeys. No hassle to unplug and re-plug your devices.

Product Features

• Connect to USB 3.0 devices for data transferring with transfer rate up to 5Gbps
• Connect two displays over HDMI. Supports up to one 4K@120Hz display or two 4K@60Hz displays.
• Switch between 2 computers with buttons or hotkeys
• LED light on the KVM switch indicates which connected computer has access to all peripherals
• Plug and play, no driver required

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Panel Diagram

1. 2 x USB 3.0 ports for peripherals
2. Reset button for factory restore (5 seconds)
3. 1 x USB 2.0 port for peripherals
4. 2 x buttons for source switching with green LED lights indicating a valid control

Indicator lights on the 1 & 2 buttons:
ON (Red) — Host USB connection indicator SEL (Green) — Valid control indicator

1. DC 5V port for optional power
2. 2 x HDMI outputs for displays
3. 2 x USB 1.1 ports for keyboard & mouse
4. Microphone output jack
5. Speaker output jack
6. 4 x HDMI inputs for host computers
7. 2 x USB-B 3.0 Ports for host computers
8. 2 x 3.5mm audio inputs for host computers

Note: All cables to connect USB devices and displays to the KVM switch are sold separately.

Working Mode
This KVM switch supports two working modes: single display mode and dual- display mode.

• Single-Display Mode: Connect all the HDMI Input/Output to HDMI A Port. Leave the HDMI B Port unplugged.
• Dual-Display Mode: Connect all the HDMI Input/Output to HDMI A & B Ports.

Connection Instructions

1. Power off all source equipment

2. Connect a 5V power adapter to the DC 5V port (Optional)

3. Connect the included 3-in-1 cable from the KVM switch to host computers. Connect HDMI A & B input ports, the USB-B port and 3.5mm audio input in IN 1 section to host computer #1, and connect HDMI A & B input ports, the USB-B port and 3.5mm audio input in IN 2 section to host computer #2

4. Connect up to 3 USB peripherals to the KVM switch through the USB-A ports at the front
   Note: The two USB 1.1 ports in the OUT section are recommended to connect keyboard and mouse.

5. Connect HDMI displays to HDMI output A & B ports in OUT section

Hotkeys
This KVM switch supports hotkey control. See the hotkey combinations as below:

【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】

1. 【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】

Hotkey combination| Description
【 CTL 】 + 【 CTL 】| Switch to the other source device
【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 1 】 or

【 2 】

| Switch to the other source device
【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【→】 or

【↓】

| Switch to the other source device
【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 ←】 or

【↑】

| Switch to the other source device
【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 B 】| Buzzer on or off
【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 S 】| Enable automatic switching mode,

the default lasting time is 5 seconds, press 【 ESC 】 to exit

【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 S 】 +

【 N 】

| Set the automatic switching mode

interval, press 【 ESC 】 to exit

【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 +

【 SCROLL 】

| Switch to hotkey mode【SCROLL】

+ 【SCROLL】

【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 NUM 】| Switch to hotkey mode【 NUM 】 +

【 NUM 】

【 CTL 】 + 【 SHIFT 】 + 【 CAPS 】| Switch to hotkey mode【 CAPS 】 +

【 CAPS 】

【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】

2.【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】

Hotkey combination| Description
【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 1 】 or 【2 】

| Switch to the other source device
【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【→】 or 【↓】

| Switch to the other source device
【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【←】 or 【↑】

| Switch to the other source device
【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 B 】

| Buzzer on or off
【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 S 】

| Enable automatic switching mode,

the default lasting time is 5 seconds, press 【 ESC 】 to exit

【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 S 】 + 【N】

| Set the automatic switching mode interval, press 【 ESC 】 to exit
【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 CTL 】

| Switch to hotkey mode【 CTL 】 +

【 CTL 】

【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 NUM 】

| Switch to hotkey mode【 NUM 】 +

【 NUM 】

【 SCROLL 】 + 【 SCROLL 】 +

【 CAPS 】

| Switch to hotkey mode【 CAPS 】 +

【 CAPS 】

【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】

3. 【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】

Hotkey combination| Description
【 NUM 】+ 【 NUM 】 + 【 1 】 or

【 2 】

| Switch to the other source device
【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 + 【→】 or

【↓】

| Switch to the other source device
【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 + 【 ←】 or

【↑】

| Switch to the other source device
【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 + 【 B 】| Buzzer on or off
【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 + 【 S 】| Enable automatic switching mode,

the default lasting time is 5 seconds,

press【 ESC 】 to exit

【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 + 【 S 】 +

【 N 】

| Set the automatic switching mode interval, press【 ESC 】 to exit
【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 +

【 SCROLL 】

| Switch to hotkey mode【 SCROLL 】

+ 【 SCROLL 】

【 NUM 】 + 【 NUM 】 + 【 CTL 】| Switch to hotkey mode【 CTL 】 +

【 CTL 】

【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】

4.【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】

Hotkey combination| Description
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【 1 】 or

【 2 】

| Switch to the other source device
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【→】 or

【↓】

| Switch to the other source device
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【←】 or

【↑】

| Switch to the other source device
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【 B 】| Buzzer on or off
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【 S 】| Enable automatic switching mode,

the default lasting time is 5 seconds, press 【 ESC 】 to exit

---|---
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【 S 】 +

【 N 】

| Set the automatic switching mode interval, press【 ESC 】 to exit
【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 +

【 SCROLL 】

| Switch to hotkey mode【 SCROLL 】

+ 【 SCROLL 】

【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【 NUM 】| Switch to hotkey mode【 NUM 】 +

【 NUM 】

【 CAPS 】 + 【 CAPS 】 + 【 CTL 】| Switch to hotkey mode【 CTL 】 +

【 CTL 】

Note:

1. Press the two keystrokes for the hotkey combination within 5 seconds, otherwise, the hotkey control will not work.
2. 【 N 】refers to the keystrokes【 1 】~【 9 】. Time interval settings:

Automatic switching interval

N| second
1| 5
2| 10
3| 15
4| 20
5| 25
6| 30
7| 35
8| 40
9| 60

Troubleshooting Tips

• Verify that all cables are securely connected including:
  The 3-in-1 cable to the host computers HDMI cables to the displays/monitors

• Connect the included power supply if a high power-consumption USB device is connected to the KVM switch such as a hard drive

• Check if any driver is required for the attached USB devices

• Restart the KVM switch by unplugging and re-plugging the cables

• Try a lower display resolution and refresh rate if get blank screen

• Make sure the HDMI port and USB port in IN 1 section is connect-ed to PC #1, and the HDMI port and USB port in IN 2 section is connected to PC #2.

Contact [email protected] with any questions

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

KVM Switch Connections

• USB-B Input 2 x USB-B 3.0
• USB-A Output 2 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-A 2.0 and 2 x
• USB-A 1.1
• Power 1 x DC 5V
• Display Input 4 x HDMI
• Display Output 2 x HDMI
• Microphone Output 1 x microphone jack (pink)
• Speaker Output 1 x speaker jack (green)
• Audio Input 2 x 3.5mm TRRS audio jack (black)
• Maximum Resolution 1 x 4K@120Hz or 2 x 4K@60Hz

Dimensions

• Switch (L x W x H) 5.20 x 3.62 x 2.56 Inches

Environmental

• Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F
• Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F

Regulatory Approvals

• USB 3.0 KVM Switch FCC, CE, RoHS
• Warranty Limited One-Year

WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

Customer Support and Contact Information

Cable Matters offers lifetime technical support as an integral part of our commit-ment to provide industry leading solutions.

Email us with any questions at [email protected].

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 purchase. 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, alteration, 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 Matters Inc. All rights reserved.

www.cablematters.com 

References

• Cables, Adapters, & Docking Stations: USB4, USB-C, Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, VGA, USB, Computer, SATA, SAS, Ethernet, Networking, AV, Power | Cable Matters

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