SmartAVI HDMV-8X Port Full HD Real KVM Switch User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- SmartAVI
Table of Contents
- SmartAVI HDMV-8X Port Full HD Real KVM Switch
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Technical Specifications
- What’s in the box?
- PANEL LAYOUT
- Connecting the Box
- FUNCTIONAL COMMANDS
- Troubleshooting
- Limited warranty statement
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
SmartAVI HDMV-8X Port Full HD Real KVM Switch
Product Information
Technical Specifications
- Video Bandwidth Resolution: Single-link 340MHz [10.2Gbps]
- HDTV PC Resolution: 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Input Video Signal: 1.2 volts
- Input DDC Signal: 5 volts
- Single Link Range Format: 1080p HDMI 1.4 Single-link DVI-D 2.0 1.0/2.0
- Video Bandwidth Input Interface: (4) HDMI HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
- USB Input Interface: (4) USB Type B USB 1.0 (Type A)
- Control Interface: DB9 (female) 9600 bps
- Power: 12V
- Dimensions: N/A
- Weight: N/A
- Approvals: N/A
- Operating Temperature: N/A
- Storage Temperature : N/A
- Relative Humidity : N/A
Product Usage Instructions
Connecting the Box
The power connection and switch are located at the back of the unit, along
with the RS-232 connection and all HDMI inputs and output. Connect all
peripheral devices first and turn them on before powering on the HDMV-8X.
Command Set
The following commands can be used to control the HDMV-8X:
- Resolution Commands: Set resolution for 1920x1080p monitor or 3840×1080 monitor
- Full Screen Mode: [CTRL][CTRL] s 1 or [CTRL][CTRL] s 2 (HOTKEY: //s 1 or //s 2)
- Quad Mode: [CTRL][CTRL] m [1-8] or //m [1-8]
- Dual Mode: [CTRL][CTRL] c [1-8] or //c [1-8]
- 2×4 Mode: [CTRL][CTRL] u [1-8] or //u [1-8]
- Hotkey for Sound: [CTRL][CTRL] a [1-8] or //a [1-8]
- Divided Display Mode: [CTRL][CTRL] q 1 or [CTRL][CTRL] q 2 (HOTKEY: //q 1 or //q 2)
- Divided Display Mode with Functions: [CTRL][CTRL] d 1, [CTRL][CTRL] d 2, [CTRL][CTRL] d 3, or [CTRL][CTRL] d 4 (HOTKEY: //d 1, //d 2, //d 3, or //d 4)
- Full Screen Selection: [CTRL][CTRL] o or //o
FAQ
- Q: What’s included in the box?
A: The box includes 1 8-Port HDMI, USB Real-Time Multiviewer and KVM switch, 1 Power Cord, and 1 User Manual.
Technical Specifications
VIDEO
Video Bandwidth| Single-link 340MHz [10.2Gbps]
Resolution HDTV| 480i,480p,720i,720p,1080i,1080p
PC Resolution| 800 x 600 up to 1920 x 1200
Input Video Signal| 1.2 volts
Input DDC Signal| 5 volts
Single Link Range| 1080p
Format| HDMI 1.4
DVI Compliance| Single-link DVI-D 2.0
HDCP Compliance| 1.0/2.0
Video Bandwidth| Single-link 340MHz [10.2Gbps]
Input Interface| (4) HDMI
Output Interface| HDMI
Connector| Type A [19-pin female]
USB
Input| USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0
Input Interface| (4) USB Type B
Keyboard & Mouse| USB 1.0 (Type A)
CONTROL
Front Panel| USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0
RS-232| DB9 (female)
Max. Baud Rate| 9600 bps
OTHER
Power| Internal 100-240 VAC
Dimensions| 17” W x 1.7” H x 10.2” D
Weight| 4.05 lbs
Approvals| UL, CE, ROHS Compliant
Operating Temperature| +23 to +95°F (-5 to +35°C)
Storage Temperature| -4 to 185°F (-20 to 85°C)
Relative Humidity| Up to 90% (No Condensation)
What’s in the box?
PART NO. | Q- TY | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|
SM-HDMV-8X | 1 | 8-Port HDMI, USB Real-Time Multiviewer and KVM switch |
1 | Power Cord | |
1 | User Manual |
FRONT AND BACK
PANEL LAYOUT
FRONT PANEL
- Control panel
- Status OSD
BACK PANEL
- HDMI Input
- HDMI Output
- USB Input
- USB Output
- RS-232 Control
- Power Supply
Connecting the Box
The power connection and switch are located at the back of the unit as well as the RS-232 connection and all HDMI inputs and output. Connect all peripheral devices first and turn them on before powering on the HDMV-8X.
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
command set
RESOLUTION COMMANDS
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|---|---|
Set resolution for 1920x1080p monitor | [CTRL][CTRL] s 1 | // s 1 |
Set resolution for 3840×1080 monitor | [CTRL][CTRL] s 2 | // s 2 |
FULL SCREEN MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|---|---|
Full screen selection with KM, USB, and sound | [CTRL][CTRL] m [1-8] | // |
m [1-8]
Full screen selection with KM and sound| [CTRL][CTRL] c [1-8]| // c
[1-8]
Multiscreen selection with KM and USB| [CTRL][CTRL] u [1-8]| // u
[1-8]
Multiscreen and full screen selection for sound| [CTRL][CTRL] a [1-8]| //
a [1-8]
QUAD MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|---|---|
IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4 divided into 4 displays with all functions on IN1 | ||
[CTRL][CTRL] q 1 | // q 1 | |
IN5, IN6, IN7, IN8 divided into 4 displays with all functions on IN5 | ||
[CTRL][CTRL] q 2 | // q 2 |
DUAL MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|---|---|
IN1, IN2 divided with all functions on IN1 | [CTRL][CTRL] d 1 | // d 1 |
IN3, IN4 divided with all functions on IN3 | [CTRL][CTRL] d 2 | // d 2 |
IN5, IN6 divided with all functions on IN5 | [CTRL][CTRL] d 3 | // d 3 |
IN7, IN8 divided with all functions on IN7 | [CTRL][CTRL] d 4 | // d 4 |
2X4 MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|
IN1, IN2 divided with all
functions on IN1
| [CTRL][CTRL] o| // o
FULL SCREEN WITH PIP MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|
One large screen and seven thumbnail screens on the bottom and left side. Large screen has active KM, USB, and sound.| [CTRL][CTRL] t [1-8]| // t [1-8]
FULL SCREEN WITH BOTTOM PIP MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|
- One large screen and seven thumbnail screens on the bottom of large screen.
- Large screen has active KM, USB and sound.
| [CTRL][CTRL] b [1-8]| // b [1-8]
8X MODE
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|---|---|
IN1 through IN8 divided into 8 displays with all functions on IN1 | **** | |
[CTRL][CTRL] n | **** |
// n
FUNCTIONAL COMMANDS
DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | SERIAL |
---|---|---|
Serial message reporting on | [CTRL][CTRL] d o n | // d o n |
Serial message reporting off. Off is setting for startup | [CTRL][CTRL] **d o f | |
f** | // d o f f | |
Factory restore | [CTRL][CTRL] f | // f |
Restarts unit | [CTRL][CTRL] r | // r |
Troubleshooting
No Power
- Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to the power connector of the unit.
- Check the output voltage of the power supply and make sure that the voltage value is around 12VDC.
- Replace the power supply.
No Video
- Check if all the video cables are connected properly.
- Connect the computer directly to the monitor to verify that your monitor and computer are functioning properly.
- Restart the computers.
Keyboard is not working
- Check if the keyboard is properly connected to the unit.
- Check if the USB cables connecting the unit and the computers are properly connected.
- Try connecting the USB on the computer to a different port.
- Make sure that the keyboard works when directly connected to the computer.
- Replace the keyboard.
Mouse is not working
- Check if the mouse is properly connected to the unit.
- Try connecting the USB on the computer to a different port.
- Make sure that the mouse works when directly connected to the computer.
- Replace the mouse.
No Audio
- Check if all the audio cables are connected properly.
- Connect the speakers directly to the computer to verify that the speakers and the computer audio are functioning properly.
- Check the audio settings of the computer and verify that the audio output is through the speakers.
Technical support
For product inquiries, warranty questions, or technical questions, please
contact info@smartavi.com .
Limited warranty statement
Extent of limited warranty
- SmartAVI, Inc. warrants to the end-user customers that the SmartAVI product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase.
- SmartAVI limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product, and do not apply to any:
- Improper or inadequate maintenance or modifications
- Operations outside product specifications
- Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe conditions
- If SmartAVI receives, during applicable warranty period, a notice of defect, SmartAVI will at its discretion replace or repair defective product. If SmartAVI is unable to replace or repair defective product covered by the SmartAVI warranty within reasonable period of time, SmartAVI shall refund the cost of the product.
- SmartAVI shall have no obligation to repair, replace or refund unit until customer returns defective product to SmartAVI.
- Any replacement product could be new or like new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced.
- SmartAVI limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is distributed by SmartAVI.
Limitations of warranty
To the extant allowed by local law, neither SmartAVI nor its third party
suppliers make any other warranty or condition of any kind whether expressed
or implied with respect to the SmartAVI product, and specifically disclaim
implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and
fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitations of liability
- To the extent allowed by local law the remedies provided in this warranty statement are the customers sole and exclusive remedies.
- To the extant allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, in no event will SmartAVI or its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether advised of the possibility of such damages.
Local law
To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with local law,
this warranty statement shall be considered modified to be consistent with
such law.
NOTICE
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice. SmartAVI makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,
including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for particular purpose. SmartAVI will not be liable for errors
contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with
the furnishing, performance or use of this material. No part of this document
may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without
prior written consent from SmartAVI, Inc.
Designed and Manufactured in the USA
Tel: (888)-994-7427 702-800-0005
2455 W Cheyenne Ave, Suite 112 North Las Vegas, NV 89032
www.smartavi.com
References
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