TK-215I - Switch TRENDNET - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	2-Port HDMI KVM Switch
Model	TK-215i
Brand	TRENDnet
Number of Computers Controlled	2
Video Resolution	Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) at 60 Hz
Video Interface	HDMI 1.3 with HDCP support
Audio Support	HDMI audio (embedded) and analog audio via 3.5mm microphone/speaker jacks
Console Connections	USB keyboard, USB mouse, HDMI monitor, 3.5mm microphone, 3.5mm speakers
Computer Connections	2x integrated cable sets: USB, HDMI, 3.5mm microphone, 3.5mm speaker
Switching Methods	Push-button toggle switch, keyboard hot keys (Ctrl+Alt+[key] or Scroll Lock+Scroll Lock), KVM switcher software
Hot Key Customization	Yes, via KVM Switcher software for Windows and Mac
Auto-Scan Feature	Yes, adjustable period from 10 to 60 seconds
Audio Fix Feature	Yes, fixes analog audio to a selected computer; HDMI audio always follows the selected computer
Keyboard/Mouse Emulation	Yes, supports advanced USB keyboard and mouse designs
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux (toggle switch only for Linux)
Driver Requirement	No driver required for basic operation
Toggle Switch Cable Length	1.5 m (5 ft)
Package Contents	TK-215i, Quick Installation Guide, CD-ROM (utility & user's guide)
Warranty	2 years limited warranty
Dimensions (approx.)	10.5 x 7.0 x 2.5 cm (4.1 x 2.8 x 1.0 in)
Weight (approx.)	0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Power Supply	Bus-powered via USB connection
Maintenance	Keep dry, avoid dust; no user-serviceable parts
Safety	Use only in dry indoor environments; do not attempt to disassemble
Spare Parts & Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact TRENDnet for warranty service

Frequently Asked Questions - TK-215I TRENDNET

How do I switch between computers using the KVM switch?

You can switch using the toggle switch button, keyboard hot key commands (Ctrl+Alt+1 or 2 by default), or the KVM Switcher software available for Windows and Mac.

Do I need to install drivers to use the TK-215i?

No, the TK-215i is plug-and-play and does not require any drivers for basic operation. The KVM Switcher software is optional and provides convenience features.

What are the default hot keys and how can I change them?

Default hot keys are Ctrl+Alt+1 for computer 1 and Ctrl+Alt+2 for computer 2. You can customize the command key (any letter, number, or symbol) using the KVM Switcher software. Note: Control keys like Alt, Ctrl, Shift cannot be used as command keys.

Can I use the TK-215i with a Mac computer?

Yes, the TK-215i supports Mac via the KVM Switcher software which is included on the CD-ROM. The hot keys on Mac use Command+Option+[key].

How do I fix the audio to a specific computer?

In the KVM Switcher software, check the Fix Audio to Port option and select the desired computer. This fixes the analog audio (microphone/speaker) to that computer. Note that HDMI audio always follows the currently selected computer.

What is the Auto-Scan feature and how do I use it?

Auto-Scan automatically cycles through connected computers at a set interval. You can enable it from the KVM Switcher software system tray/dock icon and set the period from 10 to 60 seconds.

Why are my keyboard and mouse not working when connected through the KVM switch?

First, test the keyboard and mouse directly connected to your computer to ensure they work. Then reboot all computers and try again. If issues persist, check that USB ports are enabled in BIOS and ensure the KVM switch is properly connected.

Can I hot-plug the USB cables while computers are on?

Yes, the TK-215i supports Plug-and-Play and Hot-Pluggable USB interfaces, so you can connect or disconnect USB cables while computers are powered on.

Does the KVM switch remember keyboard settings like Caps Lock across computers?

Yes, the KVM switch remembers keyboard settings (e.g., Caps Lock, Num Lock) when switching between computers.

What should I do if I lose the CD-ROM or need the software?

You can download the KVM Switcher software and user manual from TRENDnet's support website at www.trendnet.com/support. The software is also available on the product page.

USER MANUAL TK-215I TRENDNET

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2-Port HDMI KVM Switch

TK-215i

TRENDnet User's Guide

Table of Contents

Contents

Product Overview 2

Package Contents 2

Features 2

Product Hardware Features....3

Applicaon Diagram 3

Installaon....4

Hardware Installaon 4

KVM Switch Operaon 4

Toggle Switch 4

Keyboard Hot Key Commands....4

KVM Switcher Soware 5

For Windows User .... 5

For Mac User 9

Troubleshoong....13

Product Overview

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TK-215i

Package Contents

• TK-215i
• Quick Installaon Guide
  • CD-ROM (Ulity & User's Guide)

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer, or reseller/distributor that the item was purchased.

Features

TRENDnet's 2-Port HDMI KVM Switch, model TK-215i, controls two computers (with an available HDMI port) with one set of console controls. No driver installaon required, simply plug in the integrated cables to share two computers with a fullHD 1080p display. The TK-215i supports HDMI and 3.5 mm analog audio and features an ergonomic computer toggle switch.

Computers

Control up to 2 computers

1080p HD

Supports for full HD 1080p (progressive 1920 x 1080 pixels) with a 60 Hz refresh rate

2-Way Audio

Full audio support through HDMI cable connecons with oponal 3.5 mm microphone and speaker jacks

Toggle Switch

Use the integrated 1.5 m (5.) cable to posion the toggle switch in the most ergonomic locaon

Console Connectors

Emulaon Technology supports advanced USB keyboard and mouse designs

HDMI Display

HDMI 1.3 with HDCP support

Switch Soware

Windows ^® and Mac ^® based KVM switch soware to dene hot keys and create auto-scan intervals

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Product Hardware Features

Three electronic devices: Computer 1, Console, and Computer 2, each with colored USB connectors and black cables (no text or symbols on the devices themselves)

Console Connector Computer 1 - 2 Connector

• Toogle Switch - HDMI Plug
• 3.5mm Microphone Port - 3.5mm Microphone Plug
• USB Keyboard Port - 3.5mm Speaker Plug
• HDMI Monitor Port - USB Plug
• USB Mouse Port
• 3.5mm Speaker Port

Applicaon Diagram

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Installaon

Hardware Installaon

1. Connects the shared USB keyboard, mouse, HDMI monitor, microphone/speakers (oponal) to your KVM Switch's Console port.

1. Connects the rst set of the USB/HDMI/Microphone/Speaker KVM cable into the 1 ^st computer and connect the other set of the USB/HDMI/Microphone/Speaker KVM cable into the 2 ^nd computer.

Note:

1. The HDMI connection included both video and audio

2. Some computers with USB Interface may require you to manually enable the USB option in the BIOS setting before using any USB device. If your USB interface does not work, please check the USB Status option in BOS.

KVM Switch Operaon

There are three ways to select the computers.

1. One-touch push buon toggle switch

2. Keyboard hot key commands

3. KVM Switcher Soware (see next secon for detail)

Toggle Switch

The one touch toggle switch allows you to switch to another computer by click the buon.

Keyboard Hot Key Commands

Hot Key Commands = Ctrl + Alt + [command key]

Universal Hot Key Commands = Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock

Note:

1. Each keystroke within a hot key sequence should be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hot key sequence will be exit.

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1. The default Hot Key Sequence is Ctrl + Alt + 1 or 2. You can denote your own hot key via KVM Switcher Soware.
2. The Universal Hot Key command is not working with Mac operang system.
3. Both the universal hotkey, Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock and the user-denable hotkey, Ctrl + Alt + [command key] WILL NOT work on any empty port which does not have computer connected. To force the KVM switch to switch to an empty port, please press the toggle switch instead.
4. All the hot keys are only functional aer your computers are boong into the OS. If you want to switch computer in the BIOS/pre-boot stage, please press the toggle switch buon.

KVM Switcher Soware

Note: The TK-215i KVM Switch does not require any drivers or soware. The KVM Switcher Utility is a convenience way to operate the KVM Switch.

For Windows User

1. Insert the Installaon CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive to initiate the Auto-Run program, and the menu screen will appear as below.

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1. Click Install Utility from the Auto-Run menu screen. The welcome screen appears as below. Click Next >.

1. When completed, click Finish.

1. Right-click on the KVM Switching icon on the desktop.

1. If you would like to modify the hot key, type in a character. You can enter any number, leer or symbol. Control keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Shi, CAPS LOCK, Tab, Esc, and Num Lock and funcon keys cannot be used.

Funcon Key Example: CTRL + ALT + A

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1. Click on the check box of the Fix Audio to Port and then select the desire computer to x the speaker/microphone channel for the selected computer. Once this opon is checked, the speaker/microphone channel will be xed and become non-selectable. Note: Fixed Audio port features only supports for analog audio. The HDMI audio always stay with the current computer.

1. Select a desired Auto Scan period. The period is the waing me that your KVM Switch will switch to next computer.

1. Click OK to save the changes.

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1. Right click on the KVM Switcher soware icon in the system tray. If your computer is connected to computer 1 port, the system tray will show an icon with the number 1. If your computer is connected to computer 2, the system tray will show and icon with the number 2.

Note: Aer performing the port switch, you have to wait ll the KVM Switch icon shows the target port before you can perform next switching again.

1. Select the PC that you would like to switch to. The unconnected port or the acve port will be gray-out.

1. Click Start Auto-Scan to start auto-scan. Click the Stop Auto-Scan to stop auto-scan.

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For Mac User

1. Insert the Installaon CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click TK-215i CD-ROM icon on the desktop

1. Double-click on the Macintosh folder

Macintosh

1. Select the TrendnetUSBKVMSwitcher.pkg.

TrendnetUSBKVMS witcher.pkg

1. Click Connue, then following the instrucon.

1. Click Close to nish the installaon

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1. Double click on the Macintosh HD icon.

Macintosh HD

1. Double click on the Applicaon icon.

Applications

1. Click on TrendnetUSB-KVM Switcher.

Trendnet USB-KVM Switcher

1. Double click on the USB-KVM Switcher icon in the dock. If your computer is connected to computer 1 port, the dock will show an icon with the number 1. If your computer is connected to computer 2, the dock will show an icon with the number 2.

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1. If you would like to modify the hot key, type in a character. You can enter any number, leer or symbol. Control keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Shi, CAPS LOCK, Tab, Esc, and Num Lock and funcon keys cannot be used.

Funcon Key Example: Command + Opon + A.

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1. Click on the check box of the Fix Audio to Port and then select the desire computer to x the speaker/microphone channel to the selected computer. Once this opon is checked, the speaker/microphone channel will be xed and become non-selectable. Note: Fixed Audio port features only supports for analog audio. The HDMI audio always stay with the current computer.

1. Select a desired Auto Scan Period. The period is the me that your KVM Switch will wait to switch to next computer.

1. Click OK to save the changes.

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1. Right click on the KVM Switcher Soware icon in the dock. If your computer is connected to computer 1 port, the dock will show an icon with the number 1. If your computer is connected to computer 2, the dock will show an icon with the number 2.

1. Select the computer that you would like to switch to.

1. Select the Start Auto-Scan to start auto-scan. Click the Stop Auto-Scan to stop the auto-scan.

Preferences ...

Switch to PC 1

√ Switch to PC 2

Switch to PC 3

Switch to PC 4

Start Auto-Scan

Keep In Dock

Open at Login

Show In Finder

Hide

Quit

Troubleshoong

1. I have the TK-215i connected properly, but my keyboard and mouse do not work.

a. Make sure your USB ports are working properly by connecng your mouse and keyboard directly to the USB ports on your computer.
b. Once you conrm that your computer's USB port is funconal, please reboot all computers, and try to use the KVM switch again.

1. Can I connect and disconnect the USB cables while the computers are turned on?

Yes, you can connected or disconnect the USB cable while the computers are turned on, because the USB interface is Plug-and-Play and Hot-Pluggable.

1. Will the KVM switch remember the keyboard seng between computers?

Yes, the KVM switch will remember the keyboard seng when switching between computers. (i.e.: Caps Lock, Num Lock, etc.)

1. How do I switch from one computer to another with the KVM Switch?

Windows User:

Toggle Switch push buon, Universal Hot Key Commands or USB KVM Switcher Soware.

Mac User:

Toggle Switch push buon or USB KVM Switcher Soware

Linux User:

Toggle switch push buon

1. Can I redirect to specific computer?

No, the binding/unbinding audio funcon only works with analog audio port. The HDMI audio always stay with the current computer.

Limited Warranty

TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of me from the date of purchase.

TK-215i - 2 Years Limited Warranty

AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.

If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. The repair/replacement unit's warranty connues from the original date of purchase. All products that are replaced become the property of TRENDnet. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or credit. Please contact the point-of-purchase for their return policies.

TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any soware, rmware, informaon, or memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do not remove or aempt to service the product by any unauthorized service center. This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the manual.

Warranty service may be obtained by contacng TRENDnet within the applicable warranty period and providing a copy of the dated proof of the purchase. Upon proper submission of required documenta on a Return Material Authorizaon (RMA) number will be issued. An RMA number is required in order to initiate warranty service support for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA service must have the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages and sent to TRENDnet prepaid, Insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Customers shipping from outside of the USA and Canada are responsible for return shipping fees. Customers shipping from outside of the USA are responsible for custom charges, including but not limited to, duty, tax, and other fees.

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