SMART-AVI SM-UHS-4S User manual

SM-UHS-4S
4-Port KM Switch with AUDIO AND USB 2.0
USER MANUAL
Designed and Manufactured in the USA
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OVERVIEW
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS____________________________________________________________________________
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?_____________________________________________________________________________________
FRONT AND BACK________________________________________________________________________________________
INSTALLATION_____________________________________________________________________________________________
SYSTEM OPERATION_____________________________________________________________________________________
TROUBLESHOOTING_____________________________________________________________________________________
TECHNICAL SUPPORT____________________________________________________________________________________
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT______________________________________________________________________
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Technical Specifications
VIDEO
Format HDMI
Host Interface (4) HDMI 19-pin (female)
User Console Interface (2) HDMI 19-pin (female)
Max Resolution 3480 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
DDC 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Input Equalization Automatic
Input Cable Length Up to 20 ft
Output Cable Length Up to 20 ft
USB
Signal Type USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/ internal hub
Input Interface (4) USB Type B
Output Interface (2) USB 1.1 Type A for KM Devices;
(2) USB 2.0 Type A Transparent
AUDIO
Input Interface (4) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
Output Interface (1) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio
CONTROL
Front Panel Push Buttons with LED Indicators
RS-232 DB9 Female - 115200 N,8,1, No ow control
Hot Keys Via Keyboard
OTHER
Power Adapter External 100-240 VAC/ 12VDC2A @ 24W
Dimensions 12.57” W x 1.76” H x 6.69” D
Weight 4.2 lbs
Approvals UL, CE, ROHS Compliant
Operating Temperature +32 to +104°F (0 to +40°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to +60°C)
Humidity 5 to 90% (No Condensation)
Emulation Keyboard and Mouse

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What’s in the box?
FRONT AND BACK
PART NO. Q-TY DESCRIPTION
SM-UHS-4S 1 4-port Single Head HDMI Seamless KVM Switch with Multiviewer
PS12VDC2A 1 12VDC 2A (minimum) power adapter with center-pin positive polarity.
SM-UHS-4S Back
SM-UHS-4S Front

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INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
2. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respective
USB ports on the unit.
3. Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output port from each computer to the corresponding
HDMI IN ports of the unit.
4. Optionally, connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of the
computers to the AUDIO IN ports on the unit.
5. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
6. Connect a monitor to the HDMI OUT console port of the unit using a HDMI cable.
7. Optionally, connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
8. Power on the KM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to power connector.
9. Optionally, connect a redundant power supply to the secondary power connector for power failure
protection.
10. Turn on all the computers.
Note: You can connect up to 4 computers to the 4 port KM.
PC 1
PC 2
PC 3
PC 4
HDMA
USB B
USB A
AUDIO
RS232
SM-UHS-4S
SM-UHS-4S
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System operation
There are four ways to control the SM-UHS-4S: front panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, RS-232 serial
commands, and through the included graphical user interface (GUI).
Front Panel Control
Hotkey Commands
A Hotkey command is a keyboard sequence used to trigger an action on the SM-UHS-4S via the
keyboard connected to the USB port of the SM-UHS-4S. To activate the hotkey sequence, press the
CTRL key twice and then enter the desired hotkey commands.
Note: All commands can use upper and/or lower case characters.
Full Screen –Changes Mode to Full Screen and subsequent presses will cycle between channels 1,2,3,
and 4 in Full Screen on the output.
PiP –Press rst time to activate PiP Select Mode on the Front Panel. Then press the desired two
channels for PiP using buttons 1-4. The rst selection will be the larger image and the second selection
will be the thumbnail image. PiP Select Mode will timeout within ve seconds if no options are selected.
Quad –Changes to Quad output Mode with Mouse Roaming on by default. Mouse Roaming can be
turned off by HotKey or Serial Commands (see Command Chart).
Res(resolution) – Cycles between 3 resolutions.
1. 3840x2160@60
2. 3840x2160@30
3. 1920x1080@60

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Custom Hotkey Triggers
Users can customize the keys that trigger hotkeys. The default trigger for hotkey function on the
keyboard is Ctrl + Ctrl. The trigger function can be used to change to the following keys:
Ctrl (Left / Right), Alt,Shift (Left / Right), Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, F1-F12.
To view the current hotkey trigger setting:
Use the RS-232 command: /+ /+ ?+ ?+ Enter to view the current hotkey trigger. To reset the Hotkey
Trigger, use the “Factory Defaults” command.
To change the hotkey trigger setting:
[hotkey] + [hotkey] + X+ [desired hotkey]
To reset the hotkey trigger:
Run “Factory Defaults” command.
Example: If the user’s current hotkey trigger is Shift and they want to change it to Scroll Lock, the user
would type Shift + Shift + X+ Scroll Lock.
RS-232 Serial Control
The SM-UHS-4S may also be controlled via RS-232 commands. To use these commands, you must use
HyperTerminal or an alternate terminal application. The settings for the connection are as follows:
Baudrate 115200; Data Bits 8; Parity None; Stop Bits 1; Flow Control None.
Once you have connected to the SM-UHS-4S via Serial, you will see the SM-UHS-4S information when
the device starts up.
The following commands can be used for RS-232 with available keyboard hotkeys:
COMMAND DESCRIPTION HOTKEY RS-232 COMMAND
Switch Keyboard, Mouse, Audio and USB [CTRL][CTRL] m [port #] [ENTER] //m[port #] [ENTER]
Switch Audio Only [CTRL][CTRL] a [port #] [ENTER] //a[port #] [ENTER]
Switch Keyboard, Mouse and Audio to Next
Channel (USB stays) [CTRL][CTRL] N/A
Switch Keyboard, Mouse and Audio to
Previous Channel (USB stays) [CTRL][CTRL] N/A
Switch USB 2.0 only (Not Keyboard, Mouse
USB) [CTRL][CTRL] u[port #] [ENTER] //u[ENTER]
Switch USB 1.1 only (Keyboard, Mouse USB) [CTRL][CTRL] c[port #] [ENTER] //c[ENTER]
Reset to Factory Default [CTRL][CTRL] f[ENTER] //f [ENTER]
Software Reset [CTRL][CTRL] r[ENTER] //r[ENTER]
Mouse Roaming ON [CTRL][CTRL] k s //k s [ENTER]
Mouse Roaming OFF [CTRL][CTRL] k m //k m [ENTER]

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COMMAND DESCRIPTION HOTKEY RS-232 COMMAND
Turn all audio on [CTRL][CTRL] a[0] [ENTER] //a[0]
Enable audio follow [CTRL][CTRL] a f //a f
Mute audio [CTRL][CTRL] a x //a x
Disable audio follow [CTRL][CTRL] a n //a n
Limit Input Ports [CTRL][CTRL] d[1-4] //d[1-4]
Turn buzzer off or on [CTRL][CTRL] b[0 (off)] / [1
(on)] //b[0] / [1]
Version N/A //v e r
Single mode - change channels [CTRL][CTRL] y[1-4] //y[1-4]
PIP video mode
[CTRL][CTRL] p[1-4] [1-4
(different from first number)]
//p[1-4] [1-4
(different from
first number)]
Quad Mode (Mouse Roaming ON) [CTRL][CTRL] q //q
Set Resolution [CTRL][CTRL] s[1-3] //s[1-3]
Set HDMI audio source [CTRL][CTRL] h a [1-4] //h a [1-4]
Mute HDMI audio [CTRL][CTRL] h v m //h v m
Increase HDMI audio by 1 [CTRL][CTRL] h v [+] //h v [+]
Decrease HDMI audio by 1 [CTRL][CTRL] h v [-] //h v [-]
Set HDMI audio volume [CTRL][CTRL] h v [1-100] //h v [1-100]

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Connecting to Web GUI Interface - SAVI Finder Application:
To seamlessly access and congure your SM-UHS-4S through the Web GUI interface, follow these
simple steps:
Connect to the Network:
Ensure the SM-UHS-4S is properly connected to your network using the LAN port and a CATx connection.
Download and Install SAVI Finder:
On your control PC, navigate to https://smartavi.com/helpful-links/ and download the “SAVI Finder”
application for Windows. Proceed with the installation.
Discover SM-UHS-4S on Your Network:
Launch the installed SAVI Finder application. The application will automatically detect the SM-UHS-4S on
your network. Identify the device in the menu and note its IP address.
Access Web GUI:
Click on the “Open Device” button within the SAVI Finder application. This action will automatically launch
your default web browser, directing you to the IP address of your SM-UHS-4S. Alternatively, manually open
your preferred browser and enter the discovered IP address.
Default Credentials:
The default login credentials for the Web GUI are as follows:
Username: admin
Password: admin
For enhanced security, it is recommended to change the default credentials. Utilize the SAVI Finder
application to modify the username and password settings.
Using the Web GUI - Customizing Viewing Options:
Once you’ve accessed the Web GUI through your browser, the intuitive interface empowers you to
personalize and tailor viewing options effortlessly. Here’s a brief guide on utilizing the available features:

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Viewing Options
Channel Switching Preferences:
Navigate to “Channel Switching” options to customize how you switch between different channels.
Tailor the speed and transition preferences to align with your workow, ensuring seamless control.
Multiviewer Layouts:
In the “Multiviewer Layouts” section, experiment with various layout options—Single,
Picture-in-Picture, Tri-view, or Quad View. Choose the layout that best suits your monitoring needs.
Full Screen Mode
In the Full Screen mode, one of the four computers is displayed in full screen size and
maximum resolution.
Dual Mode
In Dual Mode, two channels are displayed side by side in equal size of each other.
Tri-View Mode
In Tri-View Mode, the left half of the screen will display one channel and the right half
of the screen will display two channels.
PiP Mode
PIP mode is xed in size and position; the full screen displays one of the four video
sources, and a smaller image (thumbnail) containing another video source on the right-
hand margin of the screen allows for simultaneous monitoring.
Quad View Mode
In Quad View mode, the screen is split into four elds of equal size with the screen
content of four video sources or computers being displayed in each of these elds.
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