AV Access 4KSW41C-KVM User manual

4x1 USB-C & HDMI KVM Switch
User Manual
4KSW41C-KVM

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Overview...................................................................................................................................... 2
Features........................................................................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 3
Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 3
Application.............................................................................................................. 5
Control of the Switcher...........................................................................................5
Front Panel Control .................................................................................................................. 5
IR Remote Control..................................................................................................................... 6
Hotkey Function ........................................................................................................................ 7
Specifications..........................................................................................................7
Warranty .................................................................................................................9

Introduction
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Introduction
Overview
This product is a 4x1 USB-C & HDMI KVM Switcher. It supports sharing
among 4 different computers using a set of KVM devices. It supports one
USB-C input and three HDMI 2.0+USB 3.0 inputs. The USB-C port provides
full-featured support, including data, video, and charging functions, and can
provide up to 60W of charging power to the connected laptop.
The device provides a variety of peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of
the work and home office. It supports one HDMI 2.0 video output, two USB
3.0 and one USB 2.0 data port, one USB 1.1 hotkey dedicated port, one Mic,
and one headphone port.
It also provides a variety of manual control functions, including button
control, IR remote control, and hotkey control.
It provides a wide compatible choice for different operating systems, such
as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, no driver required, and simple
plug-and-play.
Features
4x1 USB-C & HDMI + USB 3.0 KVM Switch.
One full-featured USB-C input supports 4K@60Hz video transmission,
USB 3.0 data, and 60W charging.
All HDMI inputs and output support resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
8bit, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and HDCP 2.2 compatibility.
Supports high refresh rates such as 240Hz, 165Hz, and 144Hz.
Support 1080P@240Hz/165Hz/144Hz/120Hz/60Hz,
2560x1440@144Hz/120Hz/60Hz, 4K@60Hz and other resolutions.
Support EDID simulation function, the average switching time is about
2s.
Support automatic wake-up function, which automatically wakes up the
standby computer when switching.
HDMI output supports automatic CEC power on/off the connected
display.
Supports multiple peripheral ports, including:
Two USB 3.0 type-A ports, supports maximum 5Gbps data rate, and
maximum 5V/1A power output;
One USB 2.0 type-A port, supports maximum 480Mbps data rate,
and maximum 5V/0.5A power output;
One USB 1.1 type-A port, is used to be connected to a USB

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keyboard and can support hotkey switching;
One mic in port and one line out port, for connecting with
microphone and earphone.
Supports multiple control options, including front panel buttons switch,
IR remote, and hotkey switch (Keyboard must be connected to USB 1.1
port).
No driver is required, plug and play.
Package Contents
Switcher x 1
Power Adapter (DC 20V, 6A) x 1
IR Remote x 1
HDMI 2.0 Cable x 3
USB Type-C to Type-C Cable x 1
USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable x 3
User Manual x 1
Panel
Front Panel
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ID
Name
Description
1 POWER LED
On:
The device is powered on.
Off: The device is powered off.
2
INPUT 1~4
Selection
Buttons and
LED 1~4
INPUT 1~4 Selection Buttons: Press the button
to select one input source among inputs 1-4 as
the input source.
LED 1~4: LEDs are located on the right of the
buttons.
On: The corresponding input (1~4) is selected.
Off: The corresponding input (1~4) is not
selected.
3
IR Window
Receive IR signals.
4 USB
USB 1.1: USB 1.1 type-A port, can be used to
connect to a USB slave device (such as a
keyboard) for KVM function. When connect a
keyboard to it, the keyboard can be used for
Hotkey function. It can supply maximum 5V/1A
power output.

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ID
Name
Description
USB 2.0:USB 2.0 type-A port, can be used to
connect to USB 2.0 high-speed device (such as
USB mouse, USB removable hard disk) for KVM
function. It can supply maximum 5V/0.5A power
output.
USB 3.0: USB 3.0 type-A port, can be used to
connect to USB 3.0 super-speed device (such as
USB camera) for KVM function. It can supply
maximum 5V/1A power output.
5 MIC In
Connect to a Microphone. The Microphone
follows the Input source selected.
6 Line Out
Connect to an earphone. The earphone follows
the Input source selected.
Rear Panel
1 2 3 4
5
ID
Name
Description
1
DC 20V
Connect to the power adapter provided.
2 USB-C IN1
USB-C IN1: USB 3.1 type-C port. Support PD
2.0 specification, maximum 5Gbps data rate.
Please use the following cable:
USB type-C to type-C cable (USB 3.1 Gen 1 or
above).
Connect to a USB host device such a
s a
laptop.
It supports three functions:
For transmitting video signal as an input
source, users can switch to input 1 to
select USB-C IN1 as input source for HDMI
output;
For transmitting USB data as a host port,
when select USB-C IN1 as input source,
the USB devices can be connected to the
laptop connected with USB-C IN1 port;

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ID
Name
Description
For charging the connected laptop with
the abilities of 60W.
3
HDMI IN 2~4
Connect to HDMI sources.
4
HDMI OUT
Connect to an HDMI display.
5 USB HOST 2~4
USB type-B ports. Connect to USB HOST
devices.
The USB HOST 2~4 ports are bound with
HDMI IN2~4 ports respectively,
Note:Each set of USB HOST and HDMI port
must be connected to the same computer.
Application
Warnings:
Before wiring, disconnect the power from all devices.
During wiring, connect and disconnect the cables gently.
Earphone
MIC
Display
MouseKeyboard
PC PC
Macbook
HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT
USB HOST
USB USB USB
LINE
OUT
MIC
IN
USB
HOST
Camera
USB-C IN
Power Adapter
Power In
Control of the Switcher
Front Panel Control
Users can choose to use front panel buttons to do basic switching operations.
Connect the switcher as required and power on all the attached devices.
Press the corresponding INPUT button (1-4) to select USB-C IN 1/HDMI IN

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2/HDMI IN 3/HDMI IN 4 as the input source.
IR Remote Control
The included remote handset can be used to turn on and off a CEC-enabled
display device and to switch four HDMI sources to one display device.
Point the remote handset directly at the IR windows on the front panel.
Turn on
a CEC-enabled display device
Turn off
a CEC-enabled display device
Select the previous source input Select the next source input
Select a specific source input
Button IR Codes Description
ON 0x1D Turn on the connected CEC-enabled display.
OFF 0x1F Turn off the connected CEC-enabled display.
0x1B Switch to the previous source input (Cycle 4->1).
0x11 Switch to the next source input (Cycle 1->4).
1 0x17 Switch to USB-C IN1.
2 0x12 Switch to HDMI IN2.
3 0x59 Switch to HDMI IN3.
4 0x08 Switch to HDMI IN4.
System Code Switch
The IR Remote provided with the switcher is
shipped in "00" IR system code. In the event
that Remote's IR signal interferes with IR
devices, e.g., TV, DVD player, the Remote can
be switched to "4E" code by short pressing
the System Code Switch on the Remote
panel.
Short press to change the
system code of the IR remote

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Hotkey Function
One USB 1.1 port on the front panel of the switcher supports keyboard
Hotkey function. Supported Hotkey: Tab (default)/Left Ctrl/Right Ctrl/Caps
Lock
Key Operation
Function
Press the “Hotkey” twice
quickly
Switch to this hotkey to set it as t
he
current
hotkey.
Press “Hotkey” +”1”
Switch to input 1.
Press “Hotkey” +”2”
Switch to input 2.
Press “Hotkey” +”3”
Switch to input 3.
Press “Hotkey” +”4”
Switch to input 4.
Press “Hotkey” + “Left”
Switch to previous input group (Cycle 4->1).
Press “Hotkey” + “Right”
Switch to next input group (Cycle 1->4).
For example:
If you want to use the “Left Ctrl” as a hotkey, press the “Left Ctrl” key twice
quickly to switch the hotkey to it, and other hotkeys are invalid. If you need
to use other hotkeys, please repeat the above steps.
Note: This port supports 1A high-current output, which can support
high-power mechanical keyboards with RGB LEDs.
Specifications
Technical
Input/Output Port
1 x USB-C IN; 3 x HDMI IN; 1 x HDMI OUT; 3 x USB
HOST (Type-B);1 x USB 1.1(Type-A); 1 x USB 2.0
(Type-A); 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A); 1 x MIC IN (3.5mm TRS
Connector); 1 x LINE OUT (3.5mm TRS Connector); 1 x
HDMI OUT; 1 x DC 20V IN
Input/Output Signal
Type
HDMI Input/Output: HDMI 2.0b with 4K@60Hz 4:4:4,
HDCP 2.2
USB-C Input: USB 3.1, supports DP alt mode, and up
to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 8bit and 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 8bit
Input/Output
Resolution
Supported
SMPTE:
1280x720P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 1920x1080I6,8,
1920x1080P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, 2560x10809, 3840x10809,
3840x21602,3,5,6,8, 4096x21602,3,5,6,8
VESA:
800x600
8
, 1024x768
8
, 1280x768
8
, 1280x800
8
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Technical
1280x9608, 1280x10248, 1360x7688, 1366x7688,
1400x10508, 1440x9008, 1600x9008, 1600x12008,
1680x10508, 1920x12008, 2560x14408,9,10
1 = at 23.98 Hz, 2 = at 24 Hz, 3 = at 25 Hz, 4 = at 29.97
Hz, 5 = at 30 Hz, 6 = at 50 Hz, 7 = at 59.94 Hz, 8 = at
60 Hz, 9 = 120Hz, 10 = 144Hz, 11 = 165Hz, 12 =
240Hz.
Note: USB-C only supports up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 8bit
or 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 8bit.
Audio Format
HDMI:Fully supports audio formats in HDMI 2.0
specification, including PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio,and
DTS:X
MIC IN: Stereo
LINE OUT: Stereo
Maximum Data Rate
HDMI: Up to 18Gbps
USB-C: 5Gbps
Maximum Pixel
Clock
HDMI: 600MHz
Control Method
Front panel buttons, IR remote, hotkey switching
General
Operating Temperature
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection
Human-body Model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge)/
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Power Supply
DC 20V 6A
Power Consumption
(Max)
72.74W
Device Dimension
(W x H x D)
230mm x 26.2mm x 142.6mm/9.06” x 1.03” x
5.61”
Product Weight
0.86kg/1.90lbs
Transmission Distance
Cable Type
Range
Supported Video
HDMI
Input/Output:
7.5m/25ft (passive cable)
15m/50ft (active cable)
1080P@60Hz 24bpp
4K@30Hz 4:4:4 24bpp

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Cable Type
Range
Supported Video
Input/Output: 5m/16ft
4K@60Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
USB-C
Input: 2m/7ft (USB 3.1
Gen 1 or above)
4K@60Hz 4:2:0 24bpp
4K@30Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
Warranty
Products are backed by a limited 1-year parts and labor warranty. For the following
cases AV Access Technology Limited shall charge for the service(s) claimed for the
product if the product is still remediable and the warranty card becomes
unenforceable or inapplicable.
1. The original serial number (specified by AV Access Technology Limited) labeled
on the product has been removed, erased, replaced, defaced or is illegible.
2. The warranty has expired.
3. The defects are caused by the fact that the product is repaired, dismantled or
altered by anyone that is not from an AV Access Technology Limited
authorized service partner. The defects are caused by the fact that the product
is used or handled improperly, roughly or not as instructed in the applicable
User Guide.
4. The defects are caused by any force majeure including but not limited to
accidents, fire, earthquake, lightning, tsunami and war.
5. The service, configuration and gifts promised by salesman only but not
covered by normal contract.
6. AV Access Technology Limited preserves the right for interpretation of these
cases above and to make changes to them at any time without notice.
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