TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch User Manual

June 14, 2024
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HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch

Preface
It’s our great honor that you have chosen the HDMI KVM Switch produced by our company, Tesla Elec Technology Co. Ltd. In this user manual, you will learn how to operate and use this product. Please read this user manual comprehensively before use. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact us via the following email: support@tesmart.com.
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Address of Manufacture
Tesla Elec Technology Co. Ltd 2F, Building C, Xingzhisheng Industrial Park, No12, Xiawei Industrial Zone, Zhangkengjing Road, Guanlan Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen Gity, Guangdong Province, China

Safety Tips and Warnings

Tips: Please read the safety tips and warnings for HOMI KVM Switch comprehensively before use. Use this produce in accordance with its instructions, safety tips and warnings to prevent unnecessary damage to the product and potential dangers to users.
Keep the product away from water.
Clean the product with dry cloth.
Use the product in accordance with its instructions and do not block its vents.
Keep the product away from ignition sources, such as heat sinks, heat accumulators, stovepipes and other heat production settings (including audio amplifiers).
Do not touch the product and the power cord with wet hands so as to lower the risk of electric shock and damage to the product. Do not let the product get wet or become damp.
Unplug the power supply of this product in thunderstorm days or when it has been not used for a long time.
Do not expose this product and its battery to open fire or overheating environment. Dispose the waste battery in accordance with instructions.
Users shall not remove and repair the product without authorization.

Battery Description

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Tips: By default, the remote control is not equipped with batteries, due to the safety requirements of some express companies. Install AAA dry cells before use.
Caution: Improper disposal of the lithium battery may X cause an explosion. Do not throw the battery into fire. Keep the battery away from & children. Dispose the waste battery in accordance with local regulations.

Warranty Information

We warrant that this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If within the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use, we will repair or replace this product, provided that the product has not been subjected to mechanical and electrical damage, or other abuse or modifications. If it fails under conditions other than those covered, its repair will be charged in accordance with 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.

preface

Dear Users:
HDMI KVM Switch can greatly facilitate your management of audio-video equipment and video devices. 2×1/4×1 HDMI KVM Switch can easily integrate cross-platform computer devices. Thus, you can easily control 2~4 computer devices with only 1 HDMI display.
This switch supports the use of USB hubs and USB keyboard and mouse. You can connect printer, USB drive, bar code scanner or other USB 2.0 devices to this KVM. This product also supports several other switching modes. You can switch input ports with front panel buttons, IR signals, keyboard hot keys and mouse gestures (fast switching mode). At the same time, with EDID emulators in each input port, it can keep PCs always having correct display information.
Tips : If you need to control more computers or conduct more complex and professional switching, you can also choose other products of our company. For more details, you can visit our official website: www.tesmart.com.

Features

  • Control 2~4 computer devices with only 1 set of keyboard, mouse and monitor.
  • Support resolution up to 3840*2160@60HZ 4:4:
  • HDCP 2.2 compliant.
  • Support HDR 10 and Dolby Vision.
  • Support Unix/Windows/Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Mac 05 X /Raspbian/ Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi based system.
  • Support L/R audio output.
  • With USB 2.0 hub port, itis possible to connect bar code scanner, USB drive or other USB devices to KVM.
  • With EDID emulators in each input port, the accuracy of the display information of PCs will be secured.
  • Support IR signals, front panel buttons, keyboard hot keys and mouse gesture to control KVM to switch input ports.
  • Support hot-plug and the devices connected to the KVM can be added or removed at any time without turning off the computers.
  • Support auto switching to monitor computers in a specified time interval.
  • Available to use keyboard and mouse without any delay after switching input ports.
  • Support keyboard and mouse pass through mode to improve mouse and keyboard compatibility.

Packing List

  • 1*HDMI KVM Switch
  • 1*DC 5V Power Adapter
  • 1*IR Remote Control
  • 1*User Manual
  • 2*KVM cables (HDMI + USB) (1.5 meters) (Choosable) 1517 bupped ‘9

Tips: After receipt of the product, please check the packing list carefuly to make sure that no components have been lost and no damage to the product has been caused during transportation. If you have any problem, please contact us at any time.

Panel Description

7.1 Front Panel Description

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ID Name Function
1 Power switcn Turn on or turn off power supply.
2 LR Out Connectto audoor UR audio output devices,
3 USB connection status indicator LEDs will be it (blue) if the KVM’s USB

data ports are connected to the computers’ USB ports.
4| Imput selction satus indicator| The LEDs will be lit (blue) to
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selected computer device.
5| Input selection button| Select input sources.
6| IR receiver| Receie K remcte sanal

7.2 Rear Panel Description

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ID Name Function
7 DC 5V 5V DC power supply
8 HDMI output Connect to HDMI display for video output.
9 Standard USB 2.0 port Conect 0 USB 2.0 device, such as printer, bar code

scanner, USB drive and touchscreen, etc.
10| Keyboard and mouse input| For USB keyboard and mouse input, including wireless keyboard and mouse.
11| KYM input ports group| 2 input devices can be connected to the KM ot the same time. Each group. contains & HOMI port (eft) and. a USB port (rght). Connect the ports to corresponding input
devices for signal input.

Panel Description

8.1 Front Panel Description

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ID Name Function
1 IR receiver Receive IR remote signal.
2 Input selection button Select input sources.
3 Input selection status indicator The LEDs will be lit (blue) to indicate

the current selected computer device.
4| USB connection status indicator| LEDs will be lit (blue) if the KVM’s USB data ports are connected to the computers’ USB ports.
5| Power switch| Turn on or turn off power supply.

8.2 Rear Panel Description

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ID Name Function
6 DC 5 V 5 V DC power supply
7 HDMI output Connect to HDMI display for video output.
8 Standard USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 device.
9 Keyboard and mouse input For USB keyboard and mouse input, including

wireless keyboard and mouse.
10| KVM input ports group| 2 input devices can be connected to the KVM at the same time. Each group contains a HEM port (left) and a USB port (right). Connect the ports to corresponding input devices for signal input.
11| L/R out| Connect to audio or L/R output devices.

Connection Description

9.1 Connection Diagram (2×1 HDMI KVM Switch)

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4 9.2 Connection Diagram (4×1 HDMI KVM Switch)

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Tips: The PC 1 and PC 2 here refer to common HDMI input devices. That’s to say, TV Box, Amazon Fire TV stick, Sky Q Box and other gaming devices can also be connected to this KVM.
9.3 Connection Preparation

  • Take into consideration all devices required to be connected and prepare a workbench large enough before the connection.
  • Lay out the cables properly to facilitate the control of power supply as a lot of power sockets and plug boards will be adopted in connection.
  • Use different colors marked cables as a lot of cables will be adopted in connections. TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description 6

9.4 Connection Steps

  1. Connect PC 1 with one HDMI cable and one USB type A to type B cable.

  2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to KVM’s input port 1 and the other end to PC 1.
    Connect the type-B end of the USB cable to KVM’s USB data port, and the type-A end to PC 1 (as shown below).TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel
Description 7

  3. Connect PC 2 in the same way as shown above (2×1 HDMI KVM); Connect PC 2~ PC 4 in the same way as shown above (4×1 HDMI KVM).

  4. Connect external mouse and keyboard to KVM’’s keyboard and mouse input port.

  5. Connect an USB 2.0 device to KVM’s corresponding USB data port.TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description 8 Tips: For the normal service of hotkeys, we recommend you use the full-key external keyboard with a separate [Scroll Lock] key (as shown above).

  6. Connect KVM’s HDMI output port to a display with one HDMI cable.TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description10

  7. Connect KVM’s L/R out port to external audio device with one audio cable.TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description 11

  8. Connect the power cable to KVM’s DC 5V port and plug it to a power socket with stable DC.

9.5 KVM Workbench(2×1 HDMI KVM Switch)
A workbench with 2×1 HDMI KVM successfully connected is shown as below:TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description
13 9.6 KVM Workbench(4×1 HDMI KVM Switch)
A workbench with 4×1 HDMI KVM successfully connected is shown as below:TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description
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Switching Method

10.1 Front Panel Button
The 2×1/4×1 HDMI KVM Switch can switch to any input devices at any time with front panel keypad, IR remote control and keyboard hot keys. You can choose your favorite switching method according to your personal needs and habits.
Switch the input devices by pressing the button [Select] on the front panel of the kvM Switch. For example, press [Select] until you see the @ LED is lit. That means you have selected PC2 as input (take 4×1 HDMI KVM Switch as example).TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Panel Description
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  1. 10.2 IR Remote Control
    Use IR remote to switch the input devices.![TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch

Tips: Button [3] and button [4] are only for 4×1 HDMI KVM Switch. Unspecified buttons at above are non-functional.

10.3 Keyboard Hot Keys
Use external keyboard hot keys to switch the input devices.
Tips : The keyboard hot keys can only normally work with the external keyboard correctly connected to the keyboard and mouse input port of the KVM. For the normal service of hot keys, we recommend you use external keyboard with a separate [Scroll Lock] key.
First, press [Scroll Lock] key twice within 2 seconds and you can begin to switch the input devices after the buzzer beep once. Second, enter following hot key commands within 3 seconds and the KVM will execute the corresponding commands.

Select previous input port: [Scroll Lock] – [Scroll Lock] > [PgUp]TESmart
HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Keyboard 11Select next input port: [Scroll Lock] > [Scroll Lock] > [PgDn]TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Keyboard 11
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Select port by port number: [Scroll Lock]->[Scroll Lock]->[1]~[4]TESmart
HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Keyboard 1 Tips: Select port by port number in accordance with the operation order presented above;
Enable or disable buzzer sound: [scroll Lock]->[Scroll Lock]>[F11] Tips: Disable buzzer sound as shown above; Repeat this step to enable the buzzer sound; Your operation on the KVM will make buzzer no sound.
Increase or decrease auto switching time interval: [Scroll Lock]->[Scroll Lock]->[+] / [-]TESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Keyboard
3 Tips: This hot key command can only work while the auto switching mode is activated. Press [Scroll Lock] key twice and keep pressing [+]/[-] key to continuously adjust the time interval. Increase or decrease 1 second at one time. The maximum time interval is 250 seconds.
Turn on auto switching mode: [scroll Lock] > [Scroll Lock]->[Space] Tips: Enter auto switching mode by following the operation order shown above. The default auto switching time interval is 6 seconds. You can change the time interval by following the step presented below. Press [Esc] key to exit the auto switching mode.
Turn on or turn off fast switching mode: [Scroll Lock] -> [Scroll Lock] > [F12] Tips: Turn on fast switching mode by following the operation order above. Repeat this step to turn off the fast switching mode. Read next chapter for more information about fast switching mode.

10.4 Fast Switching Mode (Mouse Gesture Mode)
The fast switching mode is not activated under standard settings. You need to follow the hot key command in page 23 to turn on the fast switching mode.

Use your mouse to touch the left edge of your monitor twice within 1 second and the KVM will switch to the previous input port. Use your mouse to touch the right edge of your monitor twice within 1 second and the KVM will switch to the next input port.

Change Hot Key Combinations

There are two kinds of trigger hot keys in this product, the default is [Scroll Lock] key, and the alternative is the [Right-Ctrl] key. If [Scroll Lock] Key has been used for other functions, you can switch the hot key to [Right-Ctrl] by :
Method 1:
5 Press and keep holding the [Select] button on the front panel until you hear the buzzer is beeping, then restart KVM.
Method 2:
5 Press [scroll Lock] > [Scroll Lock] >[F1], and you will switch the control hot key toTESmart HKS0201A2U HDMI KVM Switch - Keyboard
6 **** Vice verse, Press [Right-Ctrl]->[Right- Ctr[]>[F1], and you will switch the control hot key to [Scroll Lock]

Pass through mode

12.1 Introduction of Pass through mode
Pass through mode is a built-in function of KvM, which is able to improve keyboard and mouse compatibility and enhance user experience. In the pass through mode, the keyboard and mouse are equivalent to directly connecting to the computer. At this time,
you can use more keyboard and mouse functions and special functions that are not supported by traditional KVM.
Tips: The current version does not support keyboard and mouse connection via Bluetooth.

12.3 Keyboard and mouse compatible model list
Tips : The following list is from the most representative models of keyboard and mouse that have been tested in the laboratory, mainly from manufacturers with a high market share.

Brand| Model| Brand| Model| Brand| Model| Brand| Model
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Aigo| WQ-641| Logitech| G510| Logitech| Marble Mouse| RAPOO| X220
Dell| KB212-B| Logitech| G710| Logitech| Mk540| RAZER| RZ01-0145
Dell| KB522| Logitech| G910| Logitech| Mx1100| RAZER| RC30-021203
Logitech| G105| Logitech| K400PLUS| Logitech| Mx518| Corsair| K55
Logitech| G5005| Logitech| K845| Microsoft| Wireless
Desktop 2000| Corsair| K7OLUX

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