Hamlet HNKVM3U User manual

SMART CONTROL SWITCH
3 USB + VGA KVM SWITCH
USER MANUAL
HNKVM3U
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Table of contents
Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 3!
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3!
2.1 Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 3!
2.2 Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 3!
2.3 Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 3!
2.4 Top view ......................................................................................................................................................... 4!
2.5 Side view ....................................................................................................................................................... 4!
Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 5!
3.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 5!
3.2 Scheme of use ............................................................................................................................................... 5!
3.3 Operation Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5!
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 6!
Specification ............................................................................................................................................... 7!
4.1 Technical Specification .................................................................................................................................. 7!
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and, once this item has run its life span, we kindly ask You to dispose of it in an environmentally friendly
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Overview
Smart Control Switch is an useful KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch unit that allows to control two
computers from a console set of keyboard, mouse and monitor combination. No more extra cables and
space prepared between PC and console. Moreover, the additional USB port allows you to share
another USB device such as a printer, USB flash drive or an external HDD. Smart Control Switch is
purposing to toggle between computers (PC or Mac) by simply pressing the select button on the top of
the device. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up process.
Introduction
2.1 Package Contents
• KVM Switch
• 2 sets of cables for computer connection
• User Manual
2.2 Features
• Support USB mode of Windows PC keyboard and mouse, but for MAC, in console port need work
with Windows keyboard.
• Support Windows, Mac and Linux
• Easy PC selection via push button.
• Hot Plug – Add/Remove connected PCs without powering down the KVM switch or PCs.
• Very high video quality - Up to 1920x1440 pixel
• No software and driver required
• No external power required
• LED indicator for easy status monitoring
2.3 Hardware Requirements
Console
• VGA Monitor
• USB Mouse
• USB Keyboard
Computers
The following requirement must be installed on each computer:
• VGA graphic card
• USB Mouse/Keyboard port
Cables
Two sets of cables (VGA + USB) are included for the connection of two computers.

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2.4 Top view
2.5 Side view
VGA port PC1
USB port PC1
USB Keyboard port
VGA Monitor port
USB port
VGA port PC2
USB port PC2
USB Mouse port
USB port
Keyboard/Mouse
VGA port
PC1/PC2
USB port
PC1/PC2
Select button
VGA Monitor
port
USB port

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Installation
3.1 Hardware Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off.
1. Connect your VGA monitor's cable to the VGA port of the KVM indicated by a monitor icon.
2. Plug your USB keyboard and mouse into the USB ports of the switch. Each port is marked with icon
to indicate itself.
3. Use the provided sets of cables (USB and VGA) to connect the respective PC1 and PC2 ports of the
KVM to the graphic card’s VGA output and the USB port of the two computers you wish to control.
4. Boot all of PCs.
Note: Please don’t switch the PC port during the computers boot-up process.
3.2 Scheme of use
The following image shows an example of use of the KVM switch.
3.3 Operation Overview
LED (PC1/PC2)
A LED light indicate the corresponding active PC.
KVM cables
The two sets of cables included allow to connect the KVM switch to the USB and VGA ports of the
computers you wish to control.
To s ele c t the PC port of the computer you want to control press the “Select” push button on the top of the
Smart Control Switch. The PC1 and PC2 LEDs indicate the PC port you have selected.

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Troubleshooting
Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer
to avoid confusion.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution and Recommendations
Booting up PC
Don’t press any keys on the keyboard while the selected computer is booting up. Otherwise, it
might cause the keyboard error or keyboard is not detected or unpredictable error at PC side.
Keyboard
Keyboard is not
responding.
Loose Cables
Check all keyboard cable connections to make
sure they are completely seated in their sockets.
Keyboard needs to be
reset.
Unplug the keyboard from the device, then plug
it back in. Or try a different keyboard, but use
only 101, 102 or 104-key keyboard.
Switch needs to be
reset
Turn off the computers. Unplug the KVM cables.
Wait seconds; then plug the cables back in and
turn the computers on.
Mouse
Mouse not
detected or not
respond correctly
Loose Cables
Check all mouse cable connections to make
sure they are completely seated in their sockets.
Mouse needs to be
reset
Unplug the mouse from the device port, then
plug it back in.
Avoiding moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when
switching the port.
Monitor
Video problem
Resolution and/or
Bandwidth setting
Select suitable resolution and/or bandwidth.

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Specification
4.1 Technical Specification
Function
Specification
Computer Connection
2
Port Selection
Hot Keys, Push Button
LEDs
Selected
2
Console Ports
Keyboard
1 x USB type A
Mouse
1 x USB type A
Video
1 x HDDB-15 female VGA
Extra USB
Additional USB 2.0 port for sharing USB devices
Computer Ports
Connectors and
Interface
2 x HDDB-15 female (blue)
Integrated with USB Keyboard, USB Mouse and VGA
electrical interface
Video resolution
1920 x 1440 pixels
Housing material
Plastic
Power type
Bus power (USB)
Weight (without cables)
95 g
Dimension (without cables)
75 x 100 x 28
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