VigilLink VLKV-HD21 HDMI 2×1 KVM Switcher User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: VigilLink

Table of Contents

VigilLink VLKV-HD21 HDMI 2×1 KVM Switcher
Introduction
Features
Package Contents
Specifications
Operation Controls and Functions
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
Application Example
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VigilLink VLKV-HD21 HDMI 2×1 KVM Switcher

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Thank you for purchasing this product
Please read these instructions carefully for optimum performance and safety before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

A surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that electrical spikes may damage, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction

This video switcher can switch 2 HDMI input device signals (such as PC, laptop, Mac) to 1 HDMI display device (such as TV, projector, LED display) and realize 2 signal source devices to share 1 display device. It supports video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4. The product is designed with 2 USB2.0 input ports and 4 USB (2xUSB2.0, 2xUSB1.1) output ports, so that you can not only operate 2 source devices with keyboard and mouse but also can share U disk and printer, which is widely used in various offices.

Features

HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 / 1.x, and DVI 1.0 compliant
Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4
Supports 18Gbps video bandwidth
Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision HLG pass-through
Supports HDMI audio pass-through up to 7.1CH HD audio (LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio)
Supports 2 (HDMI +USB2.0) inputs and 1HDMI+ 4USB (2 USB2.0+ 2*USB1.1) outputs
Supports input auto switching
Adaptive EDID, is able to adapt to a variety of complex application environments
Both HDMI and USB input and output support hot swap
Controls via front panel button/hot-key/mouse
Simple to install, plug and play

Package Contents

1 × 18Gbps HDMI 2 by 1 KVM Switcher
1 × 5V/2A Power Adapter
2 × USB Cable (1.5 meters)
1 × User Manual

Specifications

Technical

Color Depth

| 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080p@60Hz) 8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4)

8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2 / 4:2:0)

HDMI Audio Formats| PCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
HDR| HDR, HDR 10, HDR 10+, and Dolby vision
USB Version| USB2.0 (Data transfer rate up to 480MB/S)
ESD Protection| Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge),

±4kV (Contact discharge)

Connection
Input| 2 x HDMI [Type A, 19-pin female] 2 x USB [Type B]
Output| 1 x HDMI [Type A, 19-pin female] 4 x USB [Type A]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 142mm(W) × 82mm(D) × 21mm(H)
Weight| 300g
Power Supply| Input: DC 5V/2A. Support DC5-12V wide voltage power supply; Output with overcurrent protection function
Power Consumption| 1.5W (Max)
Operating Temperature| 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature| -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (Non-Condensation)

Operation Controls and Functions

Front Panel

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No.	Name	Function Description
1	POWER LED	When the product is powered on, a red LED will be on.
2	PC 1/2 LED	Input status indicators. When the input source is selected,the

corresponding PC 1/2 LED will be on.

3

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Signal source selection button

| Press the button to select the input signal source, and the corresponding PC 1/2 LED will be on.

Note: 1. HDMI and USB ports are binding, so only one input source can be selected.

2. The default setting is an auto switch; for example, when you unplug the current selected PC1, it will

switch to PC2 automatically.

4| USB2.0 ports| Connect to a U disk or other standard USB2.0 devices.

5

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USB1.1 ports

| Connect to mouse or keyboard for KVM control.

▪ Mouse operation：

1. Slide the mouse beyond the upper and left interface of

the screen to select the last input port.

2. Slide the mouse beyond the bottom and the proper interfaceof the screen to determine the next input port.

Note: The mouse operation function is turned off by default. Pressing “+s” on the keyboard can turn on edge detection (mouse sliding switch function); Pressing “+1/ 2/3/4” can turn off edge detection.

▪ The keyboard hotkeys are as follows:

1. Scroll Lock+ Scroll Lock + 1/2/3/4: switch ports. Ctrl + Ctrl + 1/2/3/4: switch ports.

Two switching hotkey methods can coexist.

2. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + i + 5~999 seconds + enter:

Scanning time setting.

3. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + s: start auto scanning; Pressing any key on the keyboard will cancel the auto scanning function.

Rear Panel

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No.	Name	Function Description
1	DC 5V	DC 5-12V power input port.
2	HDMI OUT	HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display device with HDMI

cable.
3| USB HOST| USB signal input port. Connect to PC with USB cable.
4| HDMI IN| HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device with HDMI cable.

Application Example

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