Smart-AVI SM-UHO Series SM-UHO-8P Single-Head HDMI KVM Switch User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Smart-AVI
Table of Contents
- USER MANUAL
- Technical Specifications
- What’s in the box?
- FRONT AND BACK
- INSTALLATION
- Installation (continued)
- System operation
- front panel control
- hotkey and rs232 serial control
- Custom hotkey triggers
- OSD MENU
- Troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Limited warranty statement
- NOTICE
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SM-UHO SERIES
Single-Head HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Support and OSD
USER MANUAL
SM-UHO-8P | Single-Head 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Support and OSD |
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SM-UHO-16P | Single-Head 16-Port HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Support and OSD |
Technical Specifications
VIDEO|
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Format| HDMI2.1
Maximum Pixel Clock| 165 MHz
Input Interface| SM-UHO-8P| (8) HDMI
SM-UHO-16P I| (16) HDMI
Output Interface| (1)HDMI
Resolution| Up to 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz)
DDC| 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Input Equalization| Automatic
Input Cable Length| Up to 20 ft
Output Cable Length| Up to 20 ft
USB|
Signal Type| USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/ internal hub
Input Interface| SM-UHO-8P| (8) USB Type B
SM-UHO-16P| I (16) USB Type B
Output Interface| (2)USB 1.1 Type-A for KVM Devices; (2) USB 2.0 Type-A
Transparent
CONTROL|
Front Panel| Push Buttons with LED Indicators
RS-232| DB9 Female – 115200 N,8,1, No flow control
Hot Keys| Via Keyboard
OLD| Via KM arrow keys
OTHER|
Power Adapter| External 100-240 VAC/12VDC3A @ 24W
Approvals| UL, CE, ROHS Compliant
Operating Temperature| +32 to +104°F (0 to +40°C)
Storage Temperature| -4 to 140°F (-20 to +60°C)
Humidity| Up to 80% (No Condensation)
Emulation| Keyboard and Mouse
What’s in the box?
PART NO. | Q-TY | DESCRIPTION |
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SM-UHO Unit | 1 | 8/16-Port HDMI KVM Switch with USB 2.0 Support and OSD |
PS12VDC3A | 1 | Power Adapter |
1 | User Manual |
FRONT AND BACK
INSTALLATION
- Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
- Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output port 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 (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
- Connect a monitor to the HDMI OUT console port of the unit using an HDMI cable.
- Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
- Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
- Finally, power on the KVM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.
Note: You can connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port KVM and up to 16 computers to the 16 port KVM.
Installation (continued)
EDIT LEARN
The KVM is designed to learn the connected monitor’s EDID upon power-up. In
the event of connecting a new monitor to the KVM, a power recycle is
recommended. The KVM will indicate to the user the EDID learn the process by
flashing the front panel’s LEDs. When the LEDs stop flashing, the EDID
learning process is done. The monitor must be connected to the video output
connector located in the console space at the back of the KVM during the EDID
learn the process. If the read EDID from the connected monitor is identical to
the current stored EDID in the KVM then the EDID learn function will be
skipped.
System operation
There are three ways to control the SM-UHO: Keyboard Hotkeys, RS-232 Serial Commands, and Front Panel Buttons. All modes of control will allow the user the set their desired configurations.
front panel control
To switch to an input port, simply push the button on the front panel of the
KVM. If an input port is selected, the LED of that port will turn on.
Hold down the button of the Front Panel for 3 seconds to force learn
EDID.
hotkey and rs232 serial control
The SM-UHO may also be controlled via RS-232 commands. To use these commands,
you must use HyperTerminal or an alternate terminal application. The settings
for the connection are as follows: Baudrate 115200; Data Bits 8; Parity None;
Stop Bits 1; Flow Control None. Once you have connected to the SM-UHO via
Serial, you will see the SM-UHO information when the device starts up.
The following commands can be used for RS-232 with available keyboard hotkeys:
COMMAND DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY | RS-232 COMMAND | ||
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Switch All USB, Video, and Audio | [CTRL] [CTRL] | [port #] [ENTER] | //m | [port |
#] | [ENTER] | |||
Switch Audio Only | [CTRL] [CTRL] | a [port #] | [ENTER] | //a |
Switch KVM Only | [CTRL] [CTRL] | c [port #] | [ENTER] | //c |
Switch USB Only | [CTRL] [CTRL] | u [port #] | [ENTER] | //u |
Learn EDID | [CTRL] [CTRL] | e [ENTER] | //e | |
Trigger Hotplug | [CTRL] [CTRL] | h [ENTER] | //h | |
Reset Software | [CTRL] [CTRL] | r [ENTER] | //r | |
Factory Defaults | [CTRL] [CTRL] | f [ENTER] | //f | |
Get Port Status | N/A | //?? |
Custom hotkey triggers
Users are able to customize the keys that trigger Hotkeys. The default trigger
for the hotkey function on the keyboard is Ctrl + Ctrl. The trigger function
can be used to change to the following keys: Ctrl (Left / Right), Alt, Shift
(Left / Right), Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, F1-F12
TO VIEW THE HOTKEY TRIGGER SETTING
Use the RS-232 command: / + / + ? + ? + Enter to view the current HotKey
Trigger To reset the Hotkey Trigger use the “Factory Defaults” command.
TO CHANGE THE HOTKEY TRIGGER SETTING
HotKey + HotKey + x + [desired hotkey] RESET HOTKEY TRIGGER
Run “Factory Defaults” command.
Example: If the user’s current Hotkey trigger is Shift and want to change to
Scroll Lock, the user would type Shift + Shift + x + Scroll Lock
OSD MENU
The OSD menu is used to update the display configurations. The OSD menu
overlaps the screen and is controlled through any standard keyboard connected
to one of the K/M slots on the device:
Important Notice: After entering the 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 using Ctrl + Ctrl + o Command, all
keyboard and mouse functionality will be restored.
Hold down the first and last buttons of the Front Panel for 3 seconds to force learn EDID.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION | HOTKEY |
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Enable/Disable OSD menu | [CTRL] [CTRL] o [ENTER] |
Moves pointer UP on OSD Menu | ↑ (UP arrow) |
Moves pointer DOWN on OSD Menu | ↓(DOWN arrow) |
Moves pointer LEFT on OSD Menu | →(LEFT arrow) |
Moves pointer RIGHT on OSD Menu | ←(RIGHT arrow) |
Enter Selected Input | [ENTER] |
ESC from Information and EDID sub-menus | [ESC] |
Show/Hide Channel | F6 |
Location | F7 |
Name | F8 |
EDIT | F9 |
Troubleshooting
No Power
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Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to the power connector of the unit.
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Check the output voltage of the power supply and make sure that the voltage value is around 12VDC.
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Replace the power supply.
No Video -
Check if all the video cables are connected properly.
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Connect the computer directly to the monitor to verify that your monitor and computer are functioning properly.
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Restart the computers.
The keyboard is not working -
Check if the keyboard is properly connected to the unit.
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Check if the USB cables connecting the unit and the computers are properly connected.
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Try connecting the USB on the computer to a different port.
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Make sure that the keyboard works when directly connected to the computer.
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Replace the keyboard.
The mouse is not working -
Check if the mouse is properly connected to the unit.
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Try connecting the USB on the computer to a different port.
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Make sure that the mouse works when directly connected to the computer.
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Replace the mouse.
No Audio -
Check if all the audio cables are connected properly.
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Connect the speakers directly to the computer to verify that the speakers and the computer audio are functioning properly.
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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
A. Extent of the 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. The customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of
purchase. SmartAVI limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a
result of the normal use of the product, and do not apply to any:
a. Improper or inadequate maintenance or modifications
b. Operations outside product specifications
c. Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe conditions
If SmartAVI receives, during the applicable warranty period, a notice of
defect, SmartAVI will at its discretion replace or repair the defective
product. If SmartAVI is unable to replace or repair a defective product
covered by the SmartAVI warranty within a reasonable period of time, SmartAVI
shall refund the cost of the product. SmartAVI shall have no obligation to
repair, replace or refund the unit until the customer returns the 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’s limited warranty is valid in any country where the
covered product is distributed by SmartAVI.
B. Limitations of warranty
To the extent 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.
C. Limitations of liability
To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this warranty
statement are the customer’s sole and exclusive remedies. To the extent
allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in
this warranty the 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?
D. 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 a 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.
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