StarTech.com P2DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH User manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: March 16, 2023 3:53 PM
Product ID
P2DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH / P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH
Front
Rear
Component Function
1LED Indicators
• PC LED: Solid Green when a Host Connection is
detected
• PC LED: Blinking Green when a Host Connection
is not detected
• Hub LED: Solid Red when the PC Port selected
Dual Monitor KVM Switch - DisplayPort - 4K 60Hz
2Push Button Selector • Press the Button to switch to the corresponding
PC
3USB HID Ports
• Connect a Human Interface Device (HID) (e.g.
Keyboard, Mouse, Trackpad, Number Keypad, or
Drawing Tablet)
4Console DisplayPort Ports • Connect to DisplayPort Inputs on two
DisplayPort Displays
5PC2 DisplayPort Inputs • Connect to two DisplayPort Output Ports on
PC2
6PC 1 DisplayPort Inputs • Connect to two DisplayPort Output Ports on
PC1
7DC Power Input Port • Connect the supplied Universal Power Adapter
to power the KVM Switch
8USB Hub Ports • Connect up to two SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB
3.2 Gen 1) Devices
9Console Audio Ports
• Green: Connect an Audio Device (e.g. Speakers
or Headphones)
• Pink: Connect a Microphone
10 PC2 USB Host Connection • Connect to a Computer with a USB-A (5Gbps)
Port
11 PC2 Audio Ports • Green: Connect to a Headphone Port on PC2
• Pink: Connect to a Microphone Port on PC2
12 PC1 USB Host Connection • Connect to a Computer with a USB-A (5Gbps)
Port
13 PC1 Audio Ports • Green: Connect to a Headphone Port on PC1
• Pink: Connect to a Microphone Port on PC1
Product Information
For the latest manuals, product information, technical specications, and declarations of
conformance, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/P2DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH
www.StarTech.com/P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH
Package Contents
• KVM Switch x 1
• Universal Power Adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, NZ) x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
*P2DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH shown
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC - Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers, directors, employees or agents)
for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss
of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the
product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the
limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Safety Measures
If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
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StarTech.com
Ltd.
45 Artisans Cres
London, Ontario
N5V 5E9
Canada
StarTech.com Ltd.
Unit B, Pinnacle 15
Gowerton Rd,
Brackmills
Northampton
NN4 7BW
United Kingdom
StarTech.com LLP
4490 South Hamilton
Road
Groveport, Ohio
43125
U.S.A.
StarTech.com Ltd.
Siriusdreef 17-27
2132 WT Hoofddorp
The Netherlands
3. (Optional) Connect an Audio Device and Microphone to the Console Audio
Ports, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
4. (Optional) Connect up to two SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Devices to
the Console USB Hub Ports, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
Connect the PCs
1. Connect two DisplayPort Cables (sold separately) from the DisplayPort Output
Ports on the Computer to the PC 1 DisplayPort Input Ports, located on the rear of
the KVM Switch.
2. Connect a SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Cable (Type-A Male
to Type-B Male) from a USB-A Port on the Computer to the PC 1 USB Host
Connection, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
Note: A SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (or better) Cable is recommended for optimal performance.
3. (Optional) Connect 3.5mm Audio Cables (sold separately) from Headphone and/
or Microphone Ports on the Computer to the corresponding PC 1 Audio Port,
located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
4. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 for the remaining PCs.
5. Connect the included Power Adapter from an available Wall Outlet to the Power
Input Port, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
6. Power on all connected Peripheral Devices.
Operation
Hotkey Commands
For a list of available Hotkey Commands, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/P2DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH
www.StarTech.com/P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH
Requirements
Source PCs
• DisplayPort Enabled Computer x 2 (P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH x 4)
• DisplayPort Cable x 4 (P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH x 8)
• USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Type-A to Type-B Cables x 2 (P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH x 4)
• (Optional) 3.5mm Audio Cable x 4 (P4DD46A2-KVM-SWITCH x 8)
Console
• DisplayPort Display x 2
• DisplayPort Cable x 2
• USB Mouse x 1
• USB Keyboard x 1
• (Optional) Stereo Audio Device (e.g. Headphones) x 1
• (Optional) Mono Microphone Device x 1
• (Optional) SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Devices x 2
Installation
Connect the Console
Note: Power o all Computers, Displays, and Peripherals before completing the following steps.
1. Connect the two DisplayPort Displays to the Console DisplayPort Ports, located
on the rear of the KVM Switch, using DisplayPort Cables (sold separately).
2. Connect a USB Mouse and a USB Keyboard to the Console USB HID Ports, located
on the rear of the KVM Switch.