AV Access 8KSW21-KVM User manual

2x1 8K HDMI 2.1 Switcher with KVM
User Manual
8KSW21-KVM

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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................ 2
Overview.......................................................................................................................................2
Features........................................................................................................................................ 2
Package Contents.................................................................................................................... 3
Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 3
Installation and Application............................................................................................4
Brackets Installation................................................................................................................ 4
Application..................................................................................................................................6
Hotkey Function.................................................................................................................6
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty...............................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
Overview
This product is an 2x1 8K KVM switcher. It is able to share multiple USB
3.0 devices (such as USB camera, speakerphone or other conference
devices) between two sets of HDMI 2.1 input ports and USB-B ports. It
supports resolutions up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10bit and 4K@120Hz 10bit in
FRL mode, and up to 10K@120Hz 4:2:0 12bit in DSC mode. The switcher
is also compatible with latest HDCP 2.3. It also supports front panel
button switching and Hotkey switching (the USB keyboard must be
connected to USB 1.1 port).
Features
New HDMI 2.1 2x1 KVM Switch.
HDMI 2.1 standard with 40Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS dual mode
support.
2x1 KVM switch with two sets of HDMI 2.1 + USB 3.0 inputs/outputs.
Supports 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz and 4K@120Hz uncompressed
resolution, and 10K@120Hz, 8K@120Hz with DSC compressed
resolution.
Supports all HDR formats, such as HDR 10, HLG, HDR 10+ and Dolby
Vision.
HDMI 2.1 new feature support, including VRR, FVA, ALLM etc.
Supports EDID emulation at 4K@60Hz and below resolution.
Supports multiple USB peripheral ports, including 4 x USB 3.0 device
ports, 1 x USB 1.1 keyboard (hotkey) port.
Supports 1 x 3.5mm TRRS headset (Mic in + stereo out) port, and
following input source selection.
Supports button switch and hotkey switch (Keyboard must be
connected to USB 1.1 port).
Supports automatic wake-up of the selected computer when
switching.
Supports CEC trigger on HDMI output.
Support firmware upgrade through Micro USB port.

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Package Contents
Switcher x 1
DC 12V Power Adapter x 1
HDMI Cable x 2
USB 3.0 Type-B to USB Type-A Cable x 2
Mounting Brackets (with Screws) x 2
User Manual x 1
Panel
Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5
No.
Name
Description
1
Power LED
On: The device is power on.
Off: The device is powered off.
2
HDMI Input
Select
(Button and
LEDs)
Button: Press the button to select input source for
output between HDMI In 1&2.
LEDs (1&2) are located on the left of the button.
On: The corresponding input source is selected.
Off: The corresponding input source is not selected.
3
Headset
3.5mm TRRS headset (Mic in + stereo out) port.
Connect to a headset with mic.
It will follow the selected source to connect.
4
USB 3.0
USB type-A ports. Connect to USB devices such as
USB camera, USB speakerphone.
5
USB 1.1
Connect to USB keyboard. It can be used for hotkey
function.
Rear Panel

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1 2 3 4
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No.
Name
Description
1
DC 12V In
Connect to the power adapter provided.
2
Update
Micro-USB port. The firmware can be upgraded
through this port.
3
HDMI Out
Connect to an HDMI display.
4
HDMI In
(1&2)
Connect to HDMI sources.
5
USB 3.0
USB type-A ports. Connect to USB devices such
as USB camera, USB speakerphone.
4
USB Host
(1&2)
USB Type-B port. Connect to a USB host device.
USB Host 1 and 2 are bound with HDMI In 1 and
2 separately. When select HDMI In 1/2 as input
source, the connected USB slave devices will be
connected to USB Host 1/2.
Installation and Application
Brackets Installation
Note: Before installation, please ensure the device is disconnected from
the power source.
1. Attach the installation bracket to the back panel using the screws

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provided in the package separately. As shown in the figure.
2. Attach the brackets to the surface you want to hold the unit against
using the screws (provided by others).

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Application
Keyboard
M ouse
H eadset w ith
Built-in M ic
Pow erAdapter
Laptop Laptop
D isplay
U SB D evice
U SB D evice
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Speakerphone
Hotkey Function
One USB 1.1 port on 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.
Press “Hotkey” +”1”
Switch to input 1.
Press “Hotkey” +”2”
Switch to input 2.
Press “Hotkey” + “Left”
Switch to previous input group (Cycle 2->1).
Press “Hotkey” + “Right”
Switch to next input group (Cycle 1->2).
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

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you need to use other hotkeys, please repeat the above steps.
Note: When switch to the PC in standby mode, click the hotkey of the
connected keyboard can wake up this PC.
Specifications
Technical
Input / Output
Signal Type
Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10bit in FRL mode and up to
10K@120Hz 4:2:0 12bit in DSC mode, HDCP 2.3
Input / Output
Resolution
VESA:
800 x 6006, 1024 x 7686, 1280 x 7686, 1280 x 8006, 1280
x 9606, 1280 x 10246, 1360 x 7686, 1366 x 7686, 1440 x
9006, 1600 x 9006, 1600 x 12006, 1680 x 10506, 1920 x
12006, 2048 x 11526, 2560 x 14406,7,8,9,10, 3440 x
14406,7,8,9,10
CTA:
1280x720P5,6, 1920x1080P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
3840x2160P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 4096x2160P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,
5120x28801,2,3,5,6,8,7680x43201,2,3,5,6,7,8,
10240 x 4320P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
1 = at 24 (23.98) Hz, 2 = at 25 Hz, 3 = at 30 (29.97) Hz,
4 = at 48 Hz, 5 = at 50 Hz, 6 = 60 (59.94) Hz, 7 = at
100Hz,
8 = at 120Hz, 9 = 144Hz, 10 = 165Hz, 11 = 240Hz.
Note: Resolutions beyond 8K@60Hz require both the
source and display device to support DSC 1.2
compression.
Maximum
Data Rate
FRL Mode: 40Gbps
TMDS Mode: 18Gbps
Audio Format
HDMI In/Out: 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
Headset: Stereo
General
Operating
Temperature
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection
Human-body Model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge)/

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±4kV (Contact discharge)
Power Supply
DC 12V 3A
Power Consumption
14W
Dimensions (W x H x
D)
140mmx42mmx80.2mm/5.51”x1.65”x3.16”
Product Weight
0.45kg/0.99lb
Transmission Distance
Cable
Range
Supported Video
HDMI 2.0
Input/Output:
15m/49ft
1080P@60Hz
Input/Output:
10m/33ft
4K@30Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
Input/Output: 5m/16ft
4K@60Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
HDMI 2.1
Input/Output: 5m/16ft
(Ultra High Speed
HDMI Cable)
4K@120Hz 4:4:4 30bpp
5K@120Hz 4:2:2 36bpp
8K@60Hz 4:2:0 30bpp
8K@120Hz 4:2:2 36bpp (DSC)
10K@120Hz 4:2:0 36bpp
(DSC)
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

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these cases above and to make changes to them at any time without
notice.
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