SC T HKM41E 4×1 HDMI KVM Multiviewer and Seamless Switcher User Manual
Introduction
HKM41E is a 4 input HDMI automatic KVM switcher that supports resolution up to 1080p@60Hz 4:4:4. This switcher is designed to control four HDMI sources (PC/NVR/DVR) from an HDMI display, a keyboard and a mouse. It also supports Multiview function which can reproduce all four images in one screen.
Features
- Resolution up to 1080p@60Hz 4:4:4.
- Supports Multiview function, providing different working modes.
- Controlled by panel buttons, keyboard/mouse, IR remote.
- Support mouse roaming, using one display and one keyboard/mouse to control four PC. Just move the mouse across the multi-viewer border, and the mouse immediately switches to the source and take control of the device.
Installation view
Panel view
| No | Interface | Description |
| 1 | HDMI Input | To input up to 4 HDMI sources |
| 2 | USB Input | To connect up to 4 USB sources |
| 3 | DC/ 12V | To input a DC 12V power |
| 4 | USB Output | To connect a keyboard & a mouse |
| 5 | HDMI Output | To connect an HDMI display |
| 6 | Audio | To mute/unmute audio or select an audio source (see page 6) |
| 7 | Video | To select a video mode |
| 8 | IR | To receive an IR control signal |
LED Indication
| Interface | LED Status | Description |
| Power | Green On | Power on |
| Green Off | Power off | |
| HDMI Input 1~4 | Blue On | HDMI source detected |
| Blue Off | No HDMI source | |
| USB Input 1~4 | Blue On | Corresponding PC host has been selected for KVM control (single-view) |
| When set to control 4 PCs at the same time (4 LEDs on at the same time) | ||
| When mouse position is in the corresponding PC host screen while in mouse roaming mode/multi-view (the USB LED would only be on one at a time, depending on which source the mouse currently on) | ||
| Blue Off | No PC host has been selected for KVM control (single-view) | |
| Mouse position is not in the corresponding PC host screen while in mouse roaming mode (multi-view) | ||
| USB Output 1~4 | Blue On | USB device detected (mouse/keyboard) |
| Blue Off | USB device not connected |
Video Modes
IR Controller
If you use the IR remote for the first time or just replace the battery, please set up the IR remote ID as 0 by pressing and , which will match the remote ID with that of HKM41E.
| Button | Function |
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To the previous video (single-view)Sequence: Input 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 → … |
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To the previous video (single-view)Sequence: Input 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 → … |
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To the next video (single-view)Sequence: Input 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 → … |
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To the next video (single-view)Sequence: Input 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 → … |
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Select input 1 as the video source (Mode 1) |
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Select input 2 as the video source (Mode 2) |
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Select input 3 as the video source (Mode 3) |
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Select input 4 as the video source (Mode 4) |
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Quad-view (Mode 5) |
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Quad-view (Mode 6) |
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Quad-view (Mode 7) |
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Dual-view (Mode 8) |
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Dual-view (Mode 9) |
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Select output resolution as 720p@60Hz/ 1080p@60Hz |
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Mute/ unmute audio |
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Auto-switching from Mode 1 ~ 9 |
Keyboard Hot Key Switching
| Hot Key Combination | Function |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F1 ‘ | Control PC 1 |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F2 ‘ | Control PC 2 |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F3 ‘ | Control PC 3 |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F4 ‘ | Control PC 4 |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F5 ‘ | Control 4 PCs (mouse/keyboard) at the same time |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F6 ‘ | Mouse Roaming (only in Absolute Mouse Positioning Mode) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F9 ‘ | Absolute Mouse Positioning Mode ( can only be used while controlling PCs ) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F10 ‘ | Relative Mouse Position Mode (can only be used while controlling DVR/NVR ) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 1 ‘ | Select input 1 as the video source (Mode 1) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 2 ‘ | Select input 2 as the video source (Mode 2) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 3 ‘ | Select input 3 as the video source (Mode 3) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 4 ‘ | Select input 4 as the video source (Mode 4) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 5 ‘ | Quad-view (Mode 5) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 6 ‘ | Quad-view (Mode 6) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 7 ‘ | Quad-view (Mode 7) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ 8 ‘ | Dual-view (Mode 8) |
| * ‘ + ‘ 9 ‘ | Dual-view (Mode 9) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ Page Up ‘ | To the next video (single-view)Sequence: Input 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 → … |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ Page Down ‘ | To the previous video (single-view)Sequence: Input 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 → … |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F7 ‘ | Mute/ unmute audio (see page 6) |
| ‘ * ‘ + ‘ F8 ‘ | Select output resolution as 720p@60Hz/ 1080p@60Hz |
Mute/ unmute Audio
By pressing IR button, pressing the audio button on the front panel or ‘*’ +’F7’ Hot Key, you can mute/ unmute/switch audio under video mode 1 ~ 9 as below.
| Mode | “A” IR button/ front panel audio button/ ‘*’ +’F7’ Hot Key Function |
| Mode 1 | Mute/ unmute Input 1 audio |
| Mode 2 | Mute/ unmute Input 2 audio |
| Mode 3 | Mute/ unmute Input 3 audio |
| Mode 4 | Mute/ unmute Input 4 audio |
| Mode 5 | Select Input 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ mute |
| Mode 6 | Select Input 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ mute |
| Mode 7 | Select Input 1 / 2/ 3/ 4/ mute |
| Mode 8 | Select Input 1/ 2/ mute |
| Mode 9 | Select Input 3/ 4/ mute |
Caution
- This product is designed for indoor applications. If it is desired for outdoor use, please install additional equipment for waterproof protection and surge protectors to prevent damages caused by lighting.
- Do not put anything on the power and system cables; place them where they cannot be stepped on. Please be sure there is nothing resting on any cables.
- Avoid using this product close to water places, or near high temperature devices such as radiators, stoves, etc.
- Shut down the power supply and unplugged all equipment immediately if:
- water or any kind of liquid has been spilled into the product;
- the product has been damaged by external force;
- the product does not operate normally as this manual indicates;
- Please contact us for further repair if above conditions happen.
- Using certified Premium HDMI cable to transfer high-resolution video is recommended.
- Seamless switching is supported only when switching between Mode 1 ~ 4.
- There is no constraint border when using mouse roaming function.
- When input video resolution is 800 x 600, output picture will be with black border on the left and right side of the screen.
- The sequence of the HDMI input should be matched along with the USB input (HDMI 1 corresponding with HDMI 1 source, etc.)
- While setting up HKM41E, please use the keyboard to get full access of all functions.
- When using DVR/NVRs as sources, must switch to Relative Mouse Position Mode, in this mode HKM41E doesn’t support mouse roaming.
- When using PCs as sources , must switch to Absolute Mouse Position Mode in this mode HKM41E supports mouse roaming.
- The mouse roaming could not work under Relative Mouse Position Mode, so using DVR/NVR as sources could not active mouse roaming, but it can still be controlled by using keyboard hot keys.
- If HKM41E uses both PCs and NVR/DVRs as sources, the connected mouse/keyboard won’t operate normally due to the restrictions of Absolute/Relative Mouse Position Modes.
What’s in the Package
| No | Item | Qty |
| 1 | HKM41E | x 1 |
| 2 | IR01 (IR Remote) | x 1 |
| 3 | 12V 2A Power Adapter | x 1 |
| 4 | Accessory | x 1 |
Specification
| ITEM NO. | HKM41E |
| Support | |
| Input Video Resolution | 1080p@60Hz |
| Output Video Resolution | 1080p@60Hz |
| Audio Format | PCM2.0 |
| Multi-view working modes | Normal View: display 1 input Dual View: display 2 inputs Quad View: display 4 inputs |
| Control Interface | Panel Buttons IR RemoteKeyboard/Mouse (with Hot Key) |
| Seamless switching | Yes |
| Boundless switching | Yes |
| Ports & Interfaces | |
| Video Input | 4 x HDMI Type A |
| Video Output | 1 x HDMI Type A |
| USB Input | 4 x USB Type A |
| USB Output | 4 x USB Type A |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | 12V 2A |
| Power Consumption | 5W |
| Ambient Temperature | |
| Operation | -40 to 70℃ |
| Storage | -40 to 85℃ |
| Humidity | Up to 95% |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 257 x 153 x 44 mm |
| Weight | 1318.2g |
Installation Guide
Stand-alone
Use rubber pads on the bottom of the products, preventing it from slippery.
Use in a Cabinet
Fix angle irons on both sides of the products
Fix in a cabinet
Documents / Resources
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