The SY Electronics SY-KVM41-U3-18G 4-port USB & HDMI 4K KVM switch with 4 x USB perripheral ports

SY-KVM41-U3-18G SY 4port 4K USB & HDMI KVM Switch

£475.00 inc VAT

SY Electronics SY-KVM41-U3-18G 4K 1 user to 4 USB & HDMI KVM switch with HDMI 2.0 4K60 4:4:4 (18G), 6x USB type-A ports; 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 2x HID supports Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, Deep Colour up to 12-bit, LPCM audio up to 7.1, Dolby Atmos, DTS-X and HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4. This KVM switch features extensive EDID and HDCP management, Test Pattern Generator, L/R Analogue Audio de-embedding via 3.5mm TRS Jack, control via keyboard Hotkey, mouse Hotkey, Front Panel button and RS232 and comes supplied with side mounting brackets. For 4 port 4K USB 3.0 & Dual Display HDMI, please see CS1844

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Description

The SY Electronics SY-KVM41-U3-18G – 4:1 KVM Switcher with 4x peripheral USB ports and Hotkey options.

4:1 KVM Switcher arrives with a total of 6x peripheral USB ports, (2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 + 2x HID USB ports for attachment of mouse and keyboard). Capable of handling all video resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4 (18G), control via front panel, RS232, or keyboard/mouse hotkey.  EDID and HDCP management facilities help to optimise system set-up. A great value solution for use anywhere multiple sources/computers are required to be controlled by one operator, for example in small huddles/meetings, financial institutions, control centres, educational spaces and labs.

KVM – Dedicated 4:1 KVM Switcher for control of up to 4x sources, with centralised control options, accepts all resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4 (18G) and HDR12.

INPUT SELECT – Manual or Automatic modes. Input selection can be made using the front panel buttons, RS232, keyboard hotkey, mouse or other control device. Elect to switch to either next higher or lower numbered live input via RS232.

HOTKEY – A choice of hotkey modes is available. Choose from keyboard Hotkey and/or mouse Hotkey. A Chart is printed on top of the unit for easy reference. Keyboard hotkey commands can select inputs, change views and enable/disable mouse hotkeys.

SCALING – Downscaling from 4K to 2K. Output modes available include auto-scaling, manual and off.

HDCP – Full support for HDCP v1.4 and v2.2. Set for each individual input as well as the output. The output can follow the selected input, auto-convert v2.2 to v1.4, or be put into Cascade mode.

EDID – Choose your own Custom EDID (read and store to 3x memory locations), or you can choose from a selection of 15x standard EDID types to suit most applications; from 1080p to 4K, 24Hz to 60Hz, 2ch to 7.1ch, and 4:2:0 to 4:4:4.

AUDIO DE-EMBEDDER – Option to draw audio from the selected source and output via the analogue L+R 3.5mm TRS jack on the front panel.

TEST PATTERN GENERATOR – A Test Pattern Generator is built into the device. To enable an easy ‘Test and Prove’ procedure to be carried out during the test and commission phase of your installation.  Various pattern types and colours are available and at various resolutions from 480p to 4K.

MULTIPLE USB PORTS – Dedicated keyboard and mouse USB ports on rear. 4x USB ports on the front (2x USB 2.0 & 2x USB 3.0) for connection to any type of USB device such as storage, camera etc. Each HDMI output also has a corresponding USB type B port for connecting computers. Supported operating systems include: Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Ubuntu.

SY-KVM41-U3-18G Features:

  • 4×1 KVM Switcher (4x HDMI Inputs coupled with 4x USB 3.0 Type-B ports)
  • HDMI 2.0 4K60 4:4:4 (18G)
  • 6x USB type-A ports; 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 2x HID
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, Deep Colour up to 12-bit
  • Supports LPCM audio up to 7.1, Dolby Atmos, DTS-X
  • Supports HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
  • Extensive EDID and HDCP management
  • Test Pattern Generator
  • L/R Analogue Audio de-embedding via 3.5mm TRS Jack
  • Control via keyboard Hotkey, mouse Hotkey, Front Panel button and RS232
  • Supplied with side mounting brackets

PART NUMBER: SY-KVM41-U3-18G 

HDMI VERSION
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 (18Gbps) – HDR Formats supported
Output: HDMI 2.0 (18Gbps) – HDR Formats supported

HDCP COMPLIANCE
Input HDCP: Accepts all versions up to HDCP 2.2
Output HDCP: Fully controlled – Pass through, 1.4, 2.2, Cascade mode

RESOLUTIONS/FORMATS
Input resolutions:
All HDMI and PC resolutions up to 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4

Colour Space:
Pass through of RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

Colour Depth:
8, 10, 12 bits

Audio Formats Supported:
  2.0/2.1/5.1/7.1 channel LPCM, Dolby, AC3, DTS

De-embedded Audio out:
  Analogue Stereo (L/R) Line out (0.7Vrms) via 3.5mm TRS Jack

Test Pattern Generator
  Colours:
Black – Chequerboard – Stripes – Red – Green – Blue – White –
Ramp – Red Ramp – Green Ramp – Blue Ramp – Pseudo-Random Bit Stream
Resolutions:
  720x480p60 – 1280x720p60 – 1080p60 – 4K24 – 4K25 – 4K30 – 4K24W (4096×2160) – 4K50 – 4K60

USB 
  USB 3.0 KVM
  Ports
  2x USB 2.0 HID ports
2x USB 2.0 Peripheral ports
2x USB 3.0 Peripheral ports

CONTROL
RS232 Control
Default 57600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit
Other Baud rates can be set via RS232 up to 115200 baud

CONNECTORS
4x HDMI Inputs
1x HDMI Output 
  4x USB-B Host ports
2x USB-A HID ports
2x USB-A 2.0 Peripheral ports
2x USB-A 3.0 Peripheral ports
1x 3.5mm TRS Stereo Jack Audio out
1x Phoenix Screw Terminals for RS232 control
1x 12V DC Power input (2.1mm barrel jack)

POWER
Power Consumption:
6W max.
Power Supply:
12V 3A DC

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range:
0 ~ 40˚C (32 ~ 104F)
Operating Humidity Range:
10 ~ 90% RH (Non-condensing)

PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS (WDH) Each unit:
245 x 26 x 104mm
WEIGHT (net) Each unit:
650g

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1x KVM41-U3-18G
1x 12V DC Power Supply
1x User Manual
1x Side mounting brackets

5 Year Warranty

We are excited to announce a significant update for our valued customers. As a UK-based leader in AV signal distribution, connectivity, and control solutions, SY Electronics is proud to extend their standard product warranty to three years. Additionally, if you register your product with them at the time of purchase, you can enjoy an enhanced warranty of five years at no extra cost.

This new warranty policy applies to all purchases made after 1st March 2025 and demonstrates their commitment to reliability and quality.

Service Management Consultant, Matthew Tunstall, explains, “Systems integrators consistently emphasize the importance of reliability and build quality when selecting their AV control and distribution partners.

SY Electronics are grateful for the trust our customers place in their solutions, particularly in demanding settings like universities, hospitals, and corporate headquarters. By extending their warranty, they are reinforcing their confidence in their products and providing customers with added assurance, knowing that their fast and friendly support is always available.”

The five-year warranty covers their core range of AV splitters, extenders, switchers, control panels, audio, videowall, and matrix products.

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