KinAn MH2415 User manual
5 Port USB HDMI Multi-View
KVM Switch
(MH2415)
User Manual
www.kinankvm.com
@all right reserved Shenzhen Kinan Technology Co., Ltd.
Print Date: 2021/04/12
Version: V2.0
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Package Contents
The MH2415 package consists of:
1× MH2415 5 port USB HDMI Multi-View KVM Switch
6× HDMI 4K KVM Cables
5x 3.5mm audio cables
1× DP KVM Cable
5× USB Cables
1x USB to DB9 adapter cable
1× Power Cord
1× Rack Mount Kit
1× User Manual
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in
shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact us immediately.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully
to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
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Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................3
FEATURES...................................................................................................................4
REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................5
COMPONENTS.............................................................................................................6
Dimensions................................................................................................6
MH2415 Rear View.....................................................................................6
MH2415 Front View ...................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................. 8
RACK MOUNTING........................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................10
Single Station Installation..........................................................................10
Daisy Chaining..........................................................................................12
Cascading ................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................... 14
OSD OPERATION.......................................................................................................14
1. Multi Window Setup.........................................................................14
2. Signal Settings ..................................................................................14
3. Menu setting....................................................................................15
4. System Setting..................................................................................15
DISPLAY MODES ........................................................................................................15
Full Screen...............................................................................................16
Dual View ................................................................................................16
Triple View ..............................................................................................17
Quad View...............................................................................................17
Picture in Picture (PiP) ..............................................................................18
HOT KEY OPERATION..................................................................................................19
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE(OPTIONAL) ..........................................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................24
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................25
Safety Instructions....................................................................................25
General ...................................................................................................25
Rack mount .............................................................................................26
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
MH2415 is a 5-port multi-view KVM switch, it supports USB 2.0 HUB. Users can
simultaneously monitor the screens from multiple computers on one screen use a set of
keyboard and mouse. Control and switch between computers/video sources are very
convenient by using the keyboard to select the target computer screen, providing real-time
screen updates, which effectively improve the efficiency of real-time monitoring of
application scenarios.
The MH2415 allows users to access 5 computers/devices from a single console, consisting of
a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and HDMI / DP monitor. With the MH2415, you can connect up
to two monitors –one acts as the main control and supports all the display modes, and the
other acts as a secondary display that only shows a channel selected from the main monitor
in full-screen mode. The MH2415 providing different display modes including Quad View,
Triple View, Dual View, Full Screen, and Picture in Picture (PiP). Video switching for the
second monitor is easy with Boundless Switching which allows you to switch channels simply
by moving the console mouse to the desired channel on the main display.
The MH2415 supports Daisy Chain and Cascade connection. In a daisy chain setup, you can
control and monitor up to 10 computers via a single set of keyboard and mouse. This enables
the use of only one keyboard/mouse over several computers by switching the console
keyboard and mouse focus to the monitor of each secondary station. You can also choose to
have all sources displayed on one monitor by cascading, where MH2415 units are connected
to one another via its KVM Ports. In a cascade setup, you can control and monitor up to 20
computers (4 additional MH2415 Switches) using a single console.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to
configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the MH2415
intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac
platforms.
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Features
⚫A single multi-view console controls up to 5 video sources on one screen. Support
display modes including Quad View, Triple View, Dual View, Full Screen, and Picture
in Picture (PiP).
⚫Support dual output on console side –a multi-view output and a full screen output.
⚫Switch the display mode and computer port via front panel pushbuttons, OSD,
keyboard/mouse hotkeys.
⚫Easily resize the screen view in Triple View mode, Dual View mode, and Picture in
Picture (PiP) mode.
⚫Supports reposition the screen view in PiP mode.
⚫Select optimum EDID settings to ensure high-quality resolution between different
screens and provide a high-quality picture display.
⚫Daisy Chain Control –Controls up to 1 additional MH2415 from a single console.
⚫Cascade up to 2 levels –Controls up to 20 computers (up to 5x 4 multi-view mode).
⚫Supports PCM2, 5.1, 7.1 channel, Dolby 5.1 and DTS5.1 audio output and Mic input.
⚫Supports USB HUB 2.0
⚫Supports HDMI digital display-fully compatible with HDMI2.0 and HDCP, whether it is
in single-screen mode or multi-screen mode, resolutions of all window view up to 4K
(3840×2160@60Hz), YCbCr4:4:4
⚫Boundless switching in the multi-screen mode –simply move the mouse cursor
across windows and switch automatically.
⚫Mulit-platform compatible –Windows, Linux, Mac, Unix
⚫Compatible with wireless USB keyboards and mice of major well-known brands, and
multimedia USB keyboards (PC, Mac, and Sun).
⚫Complete keyboard and mouse signal simulation to ensure error-free power-on and
switching.
⚫Hot pluggable-you can add or remove servers at any time without turning off the
power.
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Requirements
Refer to the table below to prepare the required devices, equipment, and cables to set up a
MH2415 system.
MH2415
Console
1 x HDMI cable
1 x USB mouse
1 x USB keyboard
(Optional) Microphone and speakers
Computers
Each computer1must be equipped with
the following:
1 x HDMI or DP port2
1 x USB Type A port
(Optional) Audio ports
Cables
1 x KVM cable (HDMI, DP, audio
cable, USB 2.0)
1 x 220V power cord
1 x Cat 5 cable with an RJ-45
connector for Daisy Chain
Note:
1. Make sure the computers’ operating systems are supported. For information, see
Operating Systems
.
2. The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the computer’s graphics card.
Kinan recommends using a high-quality product.
Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table below:
OS
Version
windows
XP,7, 8, 10
Linux
All versions
Mac
10.12 and above
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Components
Dimensions
MH2415 Rear View
No.
Component
1
Power Socket
2
Grounding Terminal
3
Console USB Ports
4
Daisy Chain Control Port
5
RS232 Port
6
Upgrading Port
7
Video Input Port
8
Power Switch
9
USB2.0 Port
10
Console Microphone and Speakers Ports
11
Audio and USB Input Ports
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MH2415 Front View
No.
Component
Description
1
HDMI output1
Console HDMI secondary display interface
2
HDMI output2
Console HDMI main display interface
3
MENU
Press this to invoke the on-screen display (OSD) Menu.
Previous menu
Press the two buttons at
the same time to return
to the previous menu
Submenu
Next option (OSD menu)
Press the two buttons at
the same time to reset
the device
Previous option (OSD menu)
4
LEDs
Red: the computer is connected to the device
Green: keyboard and mouse current port
5
Audio Ports
Audio output
6
USB 2.0
Peripheral Port
USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) plug into this
port.
7
Status Screen
Display the screen mode status of the current connected
device
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
1.
To prevent damage to your installation from power surges or
static electricity. It is important that all connected devices are
properly grounded.
2.
Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the
installation is turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any
computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, the MH2415 Switch can be mounted on system racks. To rack
mount a unit, do the following:
1.
Remove the screws attached to the unit as shown in the diagram below:
Note: You can remove the screws on the front side panels or the back-side panels.
The succeeding diagrams show the rack mounting steps for the back panel.
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2.
Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit (not included with this
package), screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the
diagram below:
3.
Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.
Note: These screws are not provided in the Mounting Kit. We recommend
that you use M5 x 12 Type I cross, recessed type screws.
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