Smart-AVI SM-UHO-8P 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Sharing and OSD User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Smart-AVI

Table of Contents

Smart-AVI SM-UHO-8P 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Sharing and OSD
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOM HOTKEY TRIGGERS
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PART NO.	QTY	DESCRIPTION
SM-UHO-8P	1	SH 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Support and OSD
PS12VDC3A	1	12-VDC, 3-A power adapter with center-pin positive polarity.
	1	Quick Start Guide

NOTICE
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. iPGARD makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. iPGARD 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 the prior written consent from iPGARD, Inc.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO

(2) USB 2.0 Type A Transparent

Quick Start Guide
A full manual can be downloaded from www.ipgard.com/documentation/

SYSTEM CONTROL
There are three ways to control the KVM Switch: Keyboard HotKeys, RS-232 Serial Commands, and Front Panel Buttons. The settings for the serial connection are as follows: Baud rate: 115200; Data Bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 1; Flow Control: None.
The following commands can be used:

Command	Hotkey	RS- 232
Switch KVM	[CT][CT][#]	// m [#]
Audio Only	[CT][CT] a [#]	// a [#]
KM Only	[CT][CT] c [#]	// c [#]
USB Only	[CT][CT] u [#]	// u [#]
Learn EDID	[CT][CT] e [#]	// e [#]
Trigger Hotplug	[CT][CT] h	// h
Restore Factory Defaults	[CT][CT] f	// f
Reset Software	[CT][CT] r	// r
Get Port Status	N/A	// ??

Chart Key
[CT] = Ctrl

= Carriage Return (Enter Key) [HK] = Current Hot Key Trigger

CUSTOM HOTKEY TRIGGERS

Users are able to customize the keys that trigger Hotkeys. The following keys are allowed: CT (Left/Right), Alt, Shift (Left/Right), Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, F1-F12

Change HK Trigger
HK + HK + X + desired hotkey
View Current HK Trigger
Use the RS-232 command: //??
Reset HK Trigger
Run “Restore Factory Defaults” command.
Default HotKey Trigger
CT (Left)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI output ports from each computer to the corresponding HDMI IN ports of the unit.
Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respective USB ports of the unit.
Optionally, connect a stereo audio cable (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm) to connect the audio output of the computer(s) to the audio in ports of the unit.
Connect monitor(s) to the HDMI out console ports of the unit using HDMI cable(s).
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
Optionally, connect stereo speakers to the audio out port of the unit.
Optionally use included 3.5mm to DB9 Cable and connect with a standard RS-232 Cable (not included) to connect to a PC for Serial Control
Finally, power on the secure KVM switch by connecting a 12-VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.
Note: You can connect one monitor to the single-head KVM switch. The computer connected to port 1 will always be selected by default after power up.

OSD Menu
Important: when in OSD menu, all keyboard and mouse functionality will be blocked from the computer and only used for the OSD commands. After exiting the OSD menu, all keyboard and mouse functionality will be restored.

Keyboard hotkeys for OSD: