BLACK BOX KV6222DP Dual-Monitor DP 1.2 USB 3 KVM Switch User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: BLACK BOX

BLACK BOX® KV6222DP Dual-Monitor DP 1.2 USB 3 KVM Switch User Guide

KV6222DP, KV6224DP

24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com

(1) KV6222DP or KV6224DP unit
(1) 12-VDC power adapter

INSTALLATION STEPS

Power up your KVM Switch by connecting the external power adapter to it.
Connect the shared USB keyboard, mouse, two monitors, speaker/headphone and microphone to corresponding ports on console section of the KVM Switch.
NOTE: The two left-side white USB ports are for keyboard and mouse and the two blue USB 3.0 ports are for other USB devices.
Connect each KVM PC port to a computer, using two DisplayPort 1.2 video cables (male-to-male), one USB cable (type A to type B), and one audio and mic combo cable (male-to-male).
Connect each of your USB devices to the USB hub ports (on the left).
You can now begin to use the KVM switch.

OPERATION COMMANDS QUICK REFERENCE CHART

OPERATION COMMANDS FOR HOTKEYS/FRONT-PANEL BUTTONS

OPERATION COMMANDS

OPERATION COMMANDS Continued

NOTES:

The USB keyboard hotkeys allow you a faster and broader control for your KVM switching operation in addition to the front-panel button. If you have configured a hotkey preceding sequence other than two consecutive scroll locks, here you should change your hotkey sequence accordingly. (For preceding sequence key configuration, please refer to ”Define Hotkey Preceding Sequence” in above table.)
When the binding of PC and USB hub port control switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Z, any PC and hub port control switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + X.
When the binding of PC and audio and mic switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Q, any PC and audio and mic switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + W.

CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE 1-1

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The KV6222DP/KV6224DP 2-Port/4-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort 1.2 USB 3.0 (5 Gbps data transfer rates), Audio KVM Switch is designed specifically for sharing two 4K monitors between two/four multimedia computers with dual- monitor DisplayPort enabled displays. It is the perfect integration solution for dual monitor DisplayPort enabled workstations.

With KV6222DP/KV6224DP, you can fully control two or four dual-monitor PCs using only one keyboard, mouse and two 4K monitors; essential for saving valuable desktop space.

These dual-monitor DisplayPort 1.2 KVM switches support two monitors at 3840 x 2160/4K 60 Hz resolution for maximum convenience in adapting to your display requirements.

True Transparent USB Emulation Technology allows complete versatility in dealing with the advanced functional requirements of today’s keyboards and mice. From gaming mice/keyboards to advanced business mice/keyboards, users will appreciate what this technology can do for them.

Share all your USB peripheral devices with ease using the separate built-in 2-port USB 3.0 hub (5 Gbps data transfer rates) between each connected computer. The USB hub automatically switches the connected USB peripheral to the selected computer, saving you the cost of adding additional peripherals.

Independent audio switching lets users freeze audio while simultaneously working on a different system. With 3.5-mm stereo audio input for each channel, two-way audio support for speakers and microphone is available; perfect for sound design or editing applications.

Two models are available:

2-Port Dual-Monitor DP 1.2 USB 3 KVM Switch (KV6222DP)
4-Port Dual-Monitor DP 1.2 USB 3 KVM Switch (KV6224DP)

FEATURES

2- or 4-port dual-monitor DisplayPort 1.2 USB 3.0 KVM switch with audio and microphone switching
(2) additional USB 3.0 hub ports (5 Gbps data transfer rates) for sharing high-speed USB devices
True Transparent USB (TTU) emulation technology full driver supports advanced USB keyboards and mice
USB 3.0/USB 2.0/USB 1.1 specification compliant (up to 5 Gbps data transfer rates)
Support digital video resolution up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz (dual monitors)
Independent/simultanoues PC/hub/audio and mic port selection
Multi-platform support for Windows® XP/7/8/10, Linux®, and Mac® OS
Switching by front-panel pushbuttons and keyboard hotkeys
Two-channel stereo audio
Low power consumption
Firmware upgradable via USB port
TAA compliant

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com

(1) Switch
(1) 12V Power Supply with US, UK, EU, and AU adapters

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

2.4.1 KV6222DP

FIGURE 2-2

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW

TABLE 2-1. KV6222DP COMPONENTS

TABLE 2-1

KV6224DP

FIGURE 2-3

FIGURE 2-4

TABLE 2-2. KV6224DP COMPONENTS

TABLE 2-2

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Power up your KVM Switch by connecting the external power adapter to it.
Connect the shared USB keyboard, mouse, two monitors, speaker/headphone and microphone to corresponding ports on console section of the KVM Switch.
NOTE: The two left-side white USB ports are for keyboard and mouse and two blue USB 3.0 ports are for other USB devices.
Connect each KVM PC port to a computer, using one HDMI 2.0 video cable (male-to-male) and one DP 1.2 video cable (male-to-male), one USB cable (type A to type B), and one audio and mic combo cable (male-to-male).
Connect each of your USB devices to the USB hub ports (on the left). You can now begin to use the KVM switch.

CHAPTER 4: OPERATION

OPERATION

A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific keystrokes:

Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk] + [ScrLk] + Command key(s)

User-definable = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK

Hotkey preceding sequence configuration: For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks, there is also one convenient way to configure it.

Press ScrollLock + ScrollLock + H, then two beeps will signal readiness for new preceding sequence selection (or Press and hold down the last front-panel button [Button 2 or Button 4] until you hear two beeps, then release the button.)
Select and press the key you would like to use as your preceding sequence (SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK keys are available for selection) and you’ll hear a beep for selection confirmation. Now you can use the new preceding sequence to execute your hotkey commands.

NOTE: Press each keystroke within a hotkey sequence within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.

NOTE: Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk] + [ScrLk] + Command key(s)

User-definable Preceding sequence = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12, or NUM LOCK

TABLE 4-1. OPERATION COMMANDS FOR HOTKEYS/FRONT-PANEL BUTTONS

TABLE 4-1

NOTES:

The USB keyboard hotkeys allow you a faster and broader control for your KVM switching operation in addition to the front-panel button. If you have configured a hotkey preceding sequence other than two consecutive scroll locks, here you should change your hotkey sequence accordingly. (For preceding sequence key configuration, please refer to ”Define Hotkey Preceding Sequence” in above table.)
When the binding of PC and USB hub port control switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Z, any PC and hub port control switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + X.
When the binding of PC and audio and mic switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Q, any PC and audio and mic switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + W.

TABLE 4-1 (CONTINUED). OPERATION COMMANDS FOR HOTKEYS/FRONT-PANEL BUTTONS

TABLE 4-1 Continued

NOTES:

The USB keyboard hotkeys allow you a faster and broader control for your KVM switching operation in addition to the front-panel button. If you have configured a hotkey preceding sequence other than two consecutive scroll locks, here you should change your hotkey sequence accordingly. (For preceding sequence key configuration, please refer to ”Define Hotkey Preceding Sequence” in above table.)
When the binding of PC and USB hub port control switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Z, any PC and hub port control switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + X.
When the binding of PC and audio and mic switching is enabled by the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Q, any PC and audio and mic switching are bound together. To remove this binding, use the hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + W.

APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION

A.1 FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this Quick Installation Guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

A.2 CE STATEMENT

This is a Class B product in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

A.3 ROHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

APPENDIX B: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS

B.1 DISCLAIMER

Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation may revise this document at any time without notice.