Cable Matters 202070 USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers with DisplayPort™ and 3 x USB 3.0 Ports User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Cable Matters

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202070 USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers with DisplayPort™ and 3 x USB

3.0 Ports
Model 202070

User Manual

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1. Introduction

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for your purchase from Cable Matters® Inc., the ‘Reliable Connectivity’ company. This User Manual provides an overview of the features and installation of the

USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers

with DisplayPort™ and 3 x USB 3.0 Ports

Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or configuring this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Contact support@cablematters.com for questions or product support.

1.2 Copyright and Trademarks

Cable Matters is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Matters Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
USB4™, USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. DisplayPort™ and the Display-Port™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) in the United States and other countries.

This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to Cable Matters. Where they occur, these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by Cable Mat-ters, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, Cable Matters hereby acknowledges that all trade-marks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.

1.3 FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1 Package Contents

Please check that the following items are contained in the box:
1 x USB 3.0 KVM switch
2 x USB 3.0 micro-B cables
2 x DisplayPort™ 1.4 cables
1 x USB 2.0 Extension cable
1 x AC adapter
1 x Remote control with battery
1 x User Manual
Note: All cables to connect USB devices and a DisplayPort monitor to the Switch are sold separately

2.2 Product Description

The USB 3.0 KVM Switch for 2 Computers is an ideal solution for sharing a display and USB peripheral devices between 2 different computers. Connect the switch box over USB and DisplayPort to share up to one display and three USB peripherals between two computers. Enjoy easy access to the connected devices with a single press button on the remote control. No hassle to unplug and re- plug your devices.

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2.3 Product Features

Share one monitor and three USB devices with two computers. Enjoy instant switching access to the connected USB peripherals, like a printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, webcams, hard disks and more.
Connect to USB 3.0 devices for data transferring with transfer rate up to 5Gbps
Connect one monitor over DisplayPort. Supports a maximum 8K @60Hz display (7680 × 4320)
Switch between 2 computers with a single press button on the lightweight remote controller or on the switch box
LED light on the switch box indicates which connected computer has access to all peripherals
Plug and play, no driver required
Turn off/on the remote control by pressing and holding down the #1 and #2 buttons on the Switch for 5 seconds

3. CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Panel Diagram

panel diagram

USB-C power port for optional power (AC adapter included)
2 x DisplayPort connectors for host computers
2 x USB micro-B ports for host computers
3 x USB 3.0 ports for peripherals
DisplayPort monitor connector
On / Off switch
2 Buttons on top for source switching, with blue LED light indicating a valid control
Note: All cables to connect USB devices and a DisplayPort display to the Switch are sold separately

3.2 Remote Installation

Remove the insulating tab from the end of the battery and check that the battery is installed correctly
Troubleshooting tips:
• Replace the battery
• Make sure the Switch is turned on and remote control is not turned off on the Switch

3.3 Connection Instructions

1. Power off all source equipment
2. Make sure the switch is “OFF” before connecting any device
3. Optional: Connect the included USB-C AC adapter to the USB-C port and a wall outlet
4. Connect the DisplayPort and micro-B cables from the switch to each computer. Connect DP 1 and micro-B 1 to computer #1, and connect DP 2 and micro-B 2 to computer #2
5. Connect the switch box to up to 3 USB peripherals through the USB-A ports
6. Connect a DisplayPort monitor to the front panel DisplayPort port

3.2 Remote Installation

Remove the insulating tab from the end of the battery and check that the battery is installed correctly
Troubleshooting tips:
• Replace the battery
• Make sure the Switch is turned on and remote control is not turned off on the Switch

3.3 Connection Instructions

1. Power off all source equipment
2. Make sure the switch is “OFF” before connecting any device
3. Optional: Connect the included USB-C AC adapter to the USB-C port and a wall outlet
4. Connect the DisplayPort and micro-B cables from the switch to each computer. Connect DP 1 and micro-B 1 to computer #1, and connect DP 2 and micro-B 2 to computer #2
5. Connect the switch box to up to 3 USB peripherals through the USB-A ports
6. Connect a DisplayPort monitor to the front panel DisplayPort port

3.4 Troubleshooting Tips

• Verify that the Switch is On and all cables are securely connected
• Verify that correct cables are connected:
Micro-B to USB-A cables to the host computers
DisplayPort cables to the host computers and monitor
AC adapter to the USB-C port on the Switch (Optional)
USB devices to the USB-A ports on the Switch
• The LED light turns blue when the connected computer has control to all connected USB devices
• The rapidly-blinking LED lights indicate the remote control is turned off. The slowly-blinking LED lights indicate the remote control is turned on.
• Connect the included USB-C AC adapter to the switch and a wall outlet if the USB device is not recognized by the computer
• Connect an external power supply to a high power-consumption USB device such as hard drive, flash drive, card reader, etc.
• Check if driver installation is required for the attached devices on the con-nected computers
• Test each cable or equipment directly with other equipment
• Restart or reconnect the Switch by unplugging and re-plugging it back in
• If USB keyboards, mice, or other devices do not work or intermittently lose connection, connect the included USB 2.0 extension cable to the switch, and connect the device to the USB extension cable
• Try a lower display resolution and refresh rate if the monitor does not work
• Make sure the DP 1 port and USB 1 port is connected to PC #1, and the DP 2 and USB 2 port is connected to PC #2. If the cables are connected in the incorrect order, the wrong computer may appear on the connected monitor
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4. Technical Specifications Model 202070

Switch Connections

USB-A Input 2 x Micro-B 3.0 female
USB-A Output 3 x USB-A 3.0 female
Power 1 x USB-C female (AC adapter included)
Display Input 2 x DisplayPort female
Display Output 1 x DisplayPort female
Maximum Resolution 1 x 8K @60Hz display (7680×4320)
Remote Battery CR2025

Dimensions

Switch (L x W x H) 4.3 x 2.1 x 0.6 Inches (108 x 54 x 16 mm)
Remote (L x W x H) 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.24 Inches (84 x 38 x 6 mm)
Remote Weight 0.5 Ounces (14 g)

Environmental

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F
Max Power Consumption 1.0 W
Regulatory Approvals
USB 3.0 KVM Switch FCC, C E, RoHS, UKCA
Warranty Limited One-Year

5. Warranty and Support

5.1 Customer Support and Contact Information

Cable Matters offers lifetime technical support as an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions.
Email us with any questions at support@cablematters.com.

5.2 Warranty Information

This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. In addition, Cable Matters warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of pur-chase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replaced with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. Cable Matters does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

5.3 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Cable Matters Inc. (including their officers, directors, employees or agents) be liable for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of, or related to the use of this product exceeding the actual price paid for the product (as allowed by state law).
Cable Matters® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Mat-ters Inc. All rights reserved.