AVICO HKU-A1B-0202 2×2 HDMI 2.0 KVM Switch Installation Guide
- July 17, 2024
- AVICO
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AVICO HKU-A1B-0202 2×2 HDMI 2.0 KVM Switch
INTRODUCTION
The HKU-A1B-0202 is a 2-port Dual-monitor HDMI 2.0 KVM Switch, offering USB 3.0/Dual-HDMI video/Audio & Mic console connectors. Users can effortlessly access two HDMI-enabled computers using either of the PC1/PC2 pushbuttons on its front panel or an optional wired QuickSwitchTM button connected to its REMOTE connector. This allows you to use a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, two 4K UHD monitors, a speaker set, and a microphone on a console for accessing two HDMI-enabled computers.
For intuitive and fast switching between two computers, you can not only press the PC1/PC2 pushbuttons or the optional wired QuickSwitchTM button but also input their corresponding keyboard hotkeys. This dual-monitor HDMI 2.0 KVM switch supports a maximum video resolution of 3840 x 2160@60Hz, ensuring optimal display quality to meet your specific requirements.
This 2×2 HDMI 2.0 KVM switch functions in two modes: Single-port Switching Mode, consisting of two states, and Hybrid Switching Mode, consisting of four states. The Hybrid Switching Mode enables the simultaneous display of these sources on the two console monitors, providing greater flexibility and customization in managing your display configurations.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- HKU-A1B-0202 unit x 1
- Quick installation guide x 1
- DC 12V Power Adapter x 1
- HDMI-A to HDMI-A Male Cable x 4
- USB-A toUSB-B Male Cable x 2
- Wired QuickSwitchTM button (optional)
- Remote Control (optional)
FRONT &REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
Front & Rear Panels
OPERATION
HKU-A1B-0202 is operated through two operation modes: Singleport Switching Mode consisting of states 1 and 2 and HybridSwitching Mode consisting of states 3, 4, 5, and 6. The state 1 of Single-port Switching Mode is the factory default state.
- Front-panel PC1/PC2 Push button Operation Refer to the following diagram, where the utilization of the front panel PC1/PC2 buttons enables a direct switching between states 1 and 2. For details regarding the operation of the PC1/PC2 buttons, please consult the [7. Hotkey Reference List] section on the next page.
- Keyboard Hotkey Operation You may use various keyboard hotkeys to operate the KVM. Each keyboard hotkey includes at least three (some include four) consecutive keystrokes. The leading two keystrokes define the hotkey preceding sequence. Note that a hotkey preceding sequence should be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the input hotkey preceding the sequence will be considered invalid. See more details in [7. Hotkey Reference List] section on the next page for available keyboard hotkeys.
Essential Notes for the Unit Operation
- The PC1/PC2 button only applies between states 1 and 2 of the Single-port Switching Mode.
- As only states 1, 2, 5, and 6 are equipped with EDID Emulation function, the monitors will not undergo the hot-plug detection
- HKU-A1B-0202 unit x 1
- Quick installation guide x 1
- DC 12V Power Adapter x 1
- HDMI-A to HDMI-A Male Cable x 4
- USB-A toUSB-B Male Cable x 2
- Wired QuickSwitchTM button (optional)
Remote Control (optional)
procedure during transitions between these states. Therefore, the application
window(s) will stay at (their) original position on the extended desktop of
the two monitors. However, once the user operates switching to state 3 or 4,
the monitors will undergo the hot-plug procedure, which might result in the
re-arrangement of the application window(s). The Below diagram illustrates the
issue of rearrangement of the App. windows between the two scenarios described
above.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
The diagram illustrated below is an example, the actual application may vary.
All illustrated computers, accessories, and monitors are not included in the
package, it is for reference only.
INSTALLATION
- Utilize two HDMI cables and one USB cable to establish connections between HDMI Input A (p), HDMI Input B (q), and USB 3.0 Port (r) with the primary video output (p), secondary video output (q), and USB port of PC1 (r).
- Replicate the step 1 procedure with PC2. Connect HDMI Input A (m), HDMI Input B (n), and USB port (o).
- Connect the primary monitor input to the HDMI A output (k). The secondary monitor connects to HDMI B output (l).
- Connect a keyboard and mouse to the dedicated USB ports (j).
- Connect a microphone to the designated (d) microphone jack and a speaker to the designated (e) speaker jack.
- Power on the HKU-A1B-0202 unit by inserting the DC plug of the power adapter into the power jack (i).
- Next, power on PC1 and PC2. When the unit is switched to either PC1 or PC2, its monitor will display a plug-and-play message as shown below. If necessary, connect any USB peripheral devices to the available (f) socket.
- The setup is now complete, and you can begin to use your KVM.
HOTKEY REFERENCE LIST
Command| Keyboard Hotkeys| Panel Button Operation|
Description
---|---|---|---
Select in Single-port Switching Mode| ScrLk , ScrLk , 1 or 2
1 = State 1 (default); 2 = State 2
| —| Directly switch to State 1 (PC 1) or State 2 (PC 2).
Toggle PC-port switching between State 1 and
State 2 in Single-port Switching Mode
| Right Ctrl , Right Ctrl| Press and release the PC1 / PC2
buttons to switch PC selection between PC 1 and PC 2.| Toggle
switching between PC 1 and PC 2.
Switch to Previous/Next PC (KVM) Port| ScrLk , ScrLk , ↑ / ↓|
—| Switch to previous or next PC KVM Port. (*This operation only applies to
State 1 and State 2.)
- If the current PC KVM Port is currently with PC Port 1, the previous and next PC ports will be both PC Port 2, i.e. 2 ←→ 1 ←→ 2 ←→ 1
State Selection in Hybrid Switching Mode
| ScrLk , ScrLk , 3 ~ 6
3 = State 3 ; 4 = State 4 ;
5 = State 5 ; 6 = State 6
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—
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Directly switch to State 3 , State 4 , State 5 , or State 6 of Hybrid Switching Mode.
Toggle Keyboard/Mouse Access in Hybrid Switching Modes.| Right Alt ,
Right Alt| —| Toggle the Keyboard/Mouse Access between primary and
secondary monitors in State 3 / 4 / 5 / 6. (*This operation
only applies in Hybrid Switching Modes. )
Enable/Disable the mouse middle button to operate as the “ Right Alt” key
in a toggling
manner
| ScrLk , ScrLk , Insert| —| Enable or Disable(default) the
mouse middle button to operate as the “ Right Alt ” key.
USB Hub Port Selection| ScrLk , ScrLk , Fz ; Fz = F1 ~
F2| —| Directly connect the target PC USB Hub Port to the Console Hub
Port. (Only available when the USB Hub Port is unbound with the KVM port.)
Audio/Mic. Port Selection| ScrLk , ScrLk , Fw ; Fw = F5 ~
F6| —| Directly connect the target Audio/Mic. Port to the Console
Audio/Mic. Port. (Only available when the Audio/Mic. Port is unbound with the
KVM port.)
Bind/Unbind USB Hub Port Control to/from PC| ScrLk , ScrLk , < Z
/< X >| —| Enable/Disable Binding of the Hub Port Control with the PC KVM Port. (Default: bound)
Bind/Unbind Audio/Mic. Control to/from PC| ScrLk , ScrLk , < Q >< W >| —| Enable/Disable Binding of the Audio/Mic. Control with the PC KVM Port. (Default: bound)
Toggle ON/OFF Beep Sound| ScrLk , ScrLk , < B >| —| Toggle turning ON/OFF the beep sound during unit operation.
Change Hotkey Preceding Sequence| ScrLk , ScrLk , < H >, < p | | Available hotkey preceding sequence p to change are: < ScrLk >, < CapsLk >, < Esc >, < F12 >, < NumLk >
Start PC-port Autoscanning| ScrLk , ScrLk , < S >| Press any key of the keyboard to stop PC-port Auto Scanning| Autoscan through each connected PC (KVM) port for swift screen browsing. (*This function is only available for States 1 and 2 ).
- If you perform this function in States 3 , 4 , 5 , or 6 , the system will switch back to State 1 then start autoscanning operation.
Set Delay Time for PC-port Auto Scanning
| ScrLk , ScrLk , < S >, < k >; k =1~6;
1 :10s(default), 2 :20s, 3 :30s, 4 :40s, 5 :50s, 6 :60s
| ****
—
| ****
Autoscanning with a user-configurable delay time ranging from 10 to 60 seconds.
Restart the USB circuitry| ScrLk , ScrLk , < R >| | As you
encounter USB connection (input/output) issues, use this hotkey to restart the
USB circuitry of the unit.
Reset the Unit to Factory Default Settings| ScrLk , ScrLk , < End
| —| Reset factory default settings for the KVM unit.
Firmware Upgrade| —| Hold the PC1 button and plug in the DC power jack to power on
the unit and release it after hearing 2 beeps to update F/W.
| In F/W mode, use an USB Type A-to-B cable to connect another PC with the new F/W file via the PC1 Type-B port of the unit.
Note: Each Hotkey Preceding Sequence keystroke, such as should be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the input hotkey preceding the sequence will become invalid.
SPECIFICATIONS
Unit External Control
| Model No. | HKU-A1B-0202 |
|---|---|
| Console-port Connection | 2 x HDMI 2.0 Female Ports (Monitor) |
2 x USB 3.0 Type-A Female Ports (USB Device) 2 x USB 1.1 Type-A Female Ports (Keyboard/ Mouse)
2 x 3.5mm Phone Jack (Speaker/ Microphone)
1 x 3.5mm Phone Jack (for connecting optional wired QuickSwitch TM button)
PC-port
Connection
| 4 x HDMI 2.0 Female inputs
2 x USB 3.0 Type-B Female Ports
PC Selection| Front Panel PC1 / PC2 pushbuttons / Keyboard
Hotkeys / optional Wired QuickSwitch TM button
LED Indicator| Power (Red) / PC1/PC2 pushbuttons (Green)
Restart Button| 1 x Recessed Tact Switch
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
| 270 x 120 x (Thinnest:22.3~Thickest:28.5) mm
Weight| 552g
Max. Display
Resolution
| 3840 x 2160@60Hz
Power Type| 12V DC Power Adapter
Housing Material| Aluminum + Plastic
Temperature Limits| Operation: 0~40°C; Storage: -20~60°C
Humidity Limits| Storage/ Operation: 0~90% RH, Non-Condensing
Safety/ Emission
Certification
| FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE
In addition to the unit panel control, the KVM also offers external control options, including an IR Remote Control and a wired QuickSwitchTM button. To switch the unit to a preferred operation state with the IR Remote Control, directly press a corresponding state selection button on the IR Remote Control.
Please be aware that the completion of the state-switching process may take one to a few seconds. If you Press these buttons too rapidly, the unit will always consider the last button press as effective, and any previous button presses will be immediately ignored. The below diagram shows two methods of the unit’s external control, including the wiredQuickSwitchTM button and the IR Remote Control.
FCC / CE STATEMENT
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a
Class B digital device, under 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 by 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.
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.
FAQS
Q1: What specifically is the Secondary-video Focus Operation referred to in
the HKU-A1B-0202 datasheet?
Ans: Both of these operations are contrasted with the conventional States 1
and 2. The following illustration specifically depicts the Secondary-video
Focus Operations, wherein the Primary Videos remain constant while the
Secondary Videos vary.
Q2. Whenever my operation transitions to States 3 or 4, the previous position
of the application window in the secondary monitor area appears to be
rearranged to the primary monitor area.
Is it possible to resolve this issue?
Ans: Only the switching operations among States 1, 2, 5, and 6 support EDID
emulation, where no hotplug procedure will be executed. When the switching
operation transitions to States 3 or 4, involving the simultaneous display of
dual primary video sources, EDID emulation will be revoked through the Hotplug
Detection procedure. The hot plug detection (HPD) procedure necessitates the
removal of the two previous secondary video sources, causing all previous
application window(s) associated with the secondary video sources to be
rearranged and displayed on the primary video sources. Refer to the
illustration in the [6. Operation] section for clarification.
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