VigilLink VLKV-H212D 2 Port Dual Monitor 8K60 HDMI KVM Switcher User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: VigilLink

VigilLink VLKV-H212D 2 Port Dual Monitor 8K60 HDMI KVM Switcher

VigilLink VLKV-H212D 2 Port Dual Monitor 8K60 HDMI KVM
Switcher

USER MANUAL

MODEL: VLKV-H212D

Thank you for purchasing this product

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Surge protection device recommended

This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction

This is a 2×1 HDMI KVM Switcher with dual channel switching and hotkey switching. It supports HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compatibility, and supports resolutions up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10bit and can also transmit USB 3.0 signal up to 5Gbps for KVM function. It can share two monitors and USB devices between two PCs and supports two modes to operate.

The switcher features virtual interaction function, so that it can automatically wake up the connected PC that is in standby mode, which can reduce the switching time. It also supports direct switching through buttons on the front panel, IR remote, and hotkeys through keyboard/mouse connected to the special USB port. It provides a wide compatibility choice for different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS and Linux, no driver required and simple plug and play.

1. Features

☆ HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
☆ Support Ultra-wide Screen, resolution up to 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz/144Hz, 1080P@240Hz
☆ HDMI 2.1 protocols: VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM are supported
☆ HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass-through
☆ Using only 1 set of keyboard, mouse and monitor to control 2 computers
☆ Support video fast switching, and keyboard/mouse seamless switching
☆ Each input port has an EDID emulator to provide the correct information for the PC
☆ Support hot plug, disconnect or connect devices to the KVM at any time
☆ Switching via front panel buttons, keyboard/mouse hotkeys, and IR remote control
☆ Support auto switching
☆ Advanced hardware/software design and production ensure zero latency
☆ The integrated USB 3.0 ports allow you to share USB peripherals like printer, scanner, webcam and hard disk between computers with data transfer rate up to 5Gbp/s
☆ Compact design for easy and flexible installation

2. Package Contents

① 1 x 8K60 2×1 Dual Monitor HDMI KVM Switcher
② 1 x IR Remote
③ 1 x 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connector (male)
④ 1 x Fixed Frequency 38KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
⑤ 2 x USB Cable (USB 3.0, Type A to Type B, 1.8 meters)
⑥ 4 x HDMI Cable (male to male, 1.5 meters)
⑦ 2 x Mounting Ears
⑧ 4 x Machine Screws (KM3*4)
⑨ 1 x 12V/1A Multinational Locking Power Supply
⑩ 1 x User Manual

3. Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth| 40Gbps
Audio Latency| No Latency
Video Latency| No Latency
Video Resolution| Up to 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz/144Hz, 1080P@240Hz
IR Level| 5Vp-p
IR Frequency| Fixed frequency 38KHz
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth| 8/10/12bit
HDR| HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio Formats| HDMI IN/OUT:
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DSD
L/R OUT:
PCM 2.0CH
ESD Protection| IEC 61000-4-2:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Input ports| 4 x HDMI input [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output ports| 2 x HDMI output [Type A, 19-pin female] 1 x L/R audio output [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Control ports| 1 x RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm phoenix connector] 1 x IR EXT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 2 x USB HOST [USB Type B] 4 x USB DEVICES [USB Type A]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 220mm [W] x 100mm [D] x 30mm [H]
Weight| 626g
Power Supply| Input: AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 12V/1A (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption| Typical value: 7.2W Standby mode: 0.72W
Operating Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no-condensing)
Recommended HDMI Cable
Video Resolution| 8K60/8K30/4K120| 4K60| 1080P
HDMI Cable Type| Ultra HDMI 2.1 cable| HDMI cable| HDMI cable
HDMI Cable Length
(HDMI IN / OUT)| 3m/10ft| 5m/16ft| 10m/33ft
The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.

4. Operation Controls and Functions

4.1 Front Panel

Front Panel

No.	Name	Function Description
1	USB 3.0 ports	USB 3.2 Gen 1 device ports, connected to USB 3.0 flash disk,

camera, printer etc.
2| USB 3.0 ports (with hotkey mode)| ▪ When Hotkey switch to OFF mode, these two ports support USB 3.2 Gen 1 device.
▪ When Hotkey switch to ON mode, these two ports support USB 1.1 mouse and keyboard only.
3| Power LED| The Power LED will light in green when the product is working, and red when the product is on standby.
4| Input channel
LED 1/2| When the HDMI input port 1/2 is selected as the signal input channel, the corresponding LED 1/2 will light in green.
5| MODE 1/2 LED| When MODE 1/2 is selected by pressing the MODE button on the front panel or the M1/2 button on the IR Remote, the corresponding MODE 1/2 LED will light on. For the details of MODE 1/2, please refer to “7. Dual-mode Function Description”.
6| AUTO LED| When the auto switching function is enabled, the AUTO LED will light in green. The input channel will be automatically switched when plugging or unplugging the input source.
7| IR Window| IR signal receiving window.
8| HOTKEY
switch| Use the switch to enable/disable the hotkey switching mode.
▪ Switch to “ON”: The connected keyboard and mouse support hotkey switching mode.
▪ Switch to “OFF”: The connected keyboard and mouse don’t support hotkey switching mode.
9| MODE button| Press the MODE button to switch between MODE 1/2.
10| SELECT
button| Press the button to switch the input channel.

4.2 Rear Panel

Rear Panel

No.	Name	Function Description
1	DISPLAY
HDMI A/B ports	HDMI signal output port, connected to HDMI display device such

as TV or Monitor with HDMI cable.
2| PC 1 ports| USB HOST: USB Host port, connected to PC 1. It can be used for MCU software upgrade.
HDMI A/B: HDMI signal input ports, connected to HDMI source device such as PC with HDMI cable.
3| PC 2 ports| USB HOST: USB Host port, connected to PC 2.
HDMI A/B: HDMI signal input ports, connected to HDMI source device such as PC with HDMI cable.
4| L/R audio port| 3.5mm analog audio output port.
5| RS-232 port| 3-pin phoenix connector, connected to a PC or control system for serial port upgrade.
6| IR EXT port| IR signal receiving port, connected with 38KHz IR Receiver cable. If the IR signal receiving window of the unit is blocked or the unit is installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port to receive the IR remote signal.
7| DC 12V| DC 12V/1A power input port.

4.3 IR Pin Definition

IR Receiver pin’s definition is as below:

IR Pin Definition

5. IR Remote

① Power on or Standby: Press this button to power on the switcher or set it to standby mode.
② Auto: Press this button to enable/disable the auto switching function.
③ 1/2: Press 1/2 button to select the HDMI input port 1/2 as the input channel, and the corresponding channel LED on the front panel will light in green.

: Press this button to cyclically switch the input channel.

④ M1/2: Press M1/2 button to select MODE 1/2.

6. Dual-mode Function

MODE 1: Single PC mode

In this mode, output A, B select the PC 1 A, B input or the PC 2 A, B input correspondingly, and the USB DEVICE ports follow the corresponding PC 1 HOST or PC 2 HOST. You can press the SELECT button on the front panel or the 1/2 button on the IR Remote, or use keyboard/mouse hotkeys to switch the input source. The EDID of the Monitor connected to output A will be copied to input 1A/2A accordingly; The EDID of the Monitor connected to output B will be copied to input 1B/2B accordingly.

Single PC mode

MODE 2: Dual PC mode

In this mode, output A is fixed to select PC 1 A input, and output B is fixed to select PC 2 A input. You can press the SELECT button on the front panel or the 1/2 button on the IR Remote, or use keyboard/mouse hotkeys to switch USB DEVICE to follow the corresponding PC 1 HOST or PC 2 HOST.

The EDID of the Monitor connected to output A will be copied to input 1A accordingly; The EDID of the Monitor connected to output B will be copied to input 2A accordingly.

7. Hotkey Switch Function

The Hotkey switch on the front panel allows you to enable/disable the hotkey switch function.

(1) When Hotkey switch to OFF mode, the hotkey switch function is disabled, and two USB 3.0 ports (with hotkey mode) support USB 3.2 Gen 1 device.
(2) When Hotkey switch to ON mode, the hotkey switch function is enabled, and two USB 3.0 ports (with hotkey mode) only support USB 1.1 mouse and keyboard, which can be used for hotkey switching.

8. Keyboard & Mouse Hotkey Function

When the hotkey mode is enabled, you can use keyboard and mouse hot keys to operate and control the product.

(1) Keyboard hotkeys are as following:

Keyboard

(2) Mouse hotkeys are as following:

Double-Click Middle-Right (Double-click the mouse scroll wheel, and then click the right button): Switch to next input
Double-Click Middle-Left (Double-click the mouse scroll wheel, and then click the left button): Switch to previous input

9. ASCII Commands

The product also supports ASCII commands control. Connect the RS-232 port of the product to a PC with a 3-pin phoenix connector cable and an RS-232 to USB cable. The connection method is as follows.

ASCII Commands

Then, open a Serial Command tool on PC to send ASCII commands to control the product.
The ASCII commands list about the product is shown as below.

ASCII Commands

10. Application Example

Application Example

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Specifications

HDMI Compliance: HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth: 40Gbps
Audio Latency: No Latency
Video Latency: No Latency
Video Resolution: Up to 8K@60Hz,
4K@120Hz/144Hz, 1080P@240Hz
IR Level: 5Vp-p
IR Frequency: Fixed frequency 38KHz
Color Space: RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2,
YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth: 8/10/12bit
HDR Support: HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision,
HLG
Audio Formats:
HDMI IN/OUT: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby
Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio,
DTS:X, DSD
L/R OUT: PCM 2.0CH

FAQ

Q: Can I connect multiple monitors to this KVM switcher?

A: This KVM switcher supports dual monitors, allowing you to connect two monitors for simultaneous display.

Q: How do I update the firmware of the KVM switcher?

A: Firmware updates, if available, can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website and installed following the provided instructions in the firmware update package.