4×1 HDMI KVM Switch with MultiView Tiling — 4K60
KanexPro KVM-4X1MV4K 4×1 KVM switch with multiview tiling displays up to 4 PCs on one 4K screen in PIP, PBP, Triple or Quad layout with seamless…
Combines up to four HDMI sources on a single 4K display with eight layout modes — Single, PIP, PBP, Triple, and Quad — while sharing one keyboard, mouse, and USB peripherals across all four PCs. The KVM-4X1MV4K is a seamless switcher and multiviewer in one box, eliminating the need for separate monitors per computer. Designed for NOC/SOC monitoring, broadcast production, AV control rooms, and multi-system developers who need eyes on four machines simultaneously. Supports 4K60 4:4:4 input and output, HDCP 2.2, seamless switching in single-screen mode, and fast switching in multiview mode. Audio de-embedding via RCA analog and optical S/PDIF with independent volume control. OSD menu, controller software, RS-232, IR remote, front-panel buttons, and keyboard/mouse hotkeys provide six ways to control. Ships with 4× USB cables, IR remote, and mounting ears.
- HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2/1.x compliant — 18Gbps, 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4
- 8 display modes: Single, PIP, PBP (2), Triple (2), Quad (2) — adjustable aspect ratio
- Seamless switching in single-screen mode; fast switching in multiview
- USB 3.0 KVM sharing at 5Gbps
- Audio de-embedding via RCA analog + optical S/PDIF with volume control
- Six control methods: front panel, IR remote, hotkeys, OSD, software, RS-232
- OSD navigation for advanced multiview, resolution, audio, EDID config
- Output resolution switching via RES button
- Compact 220×100×44mm metal enclosure, 443g
Specifications| HDMI / HDCP | HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2/1.x |
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| Video Bandwidth | 18Gbps |
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| Video Resolution | Up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4 |
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| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
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| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 |
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| Audio | PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, DD+, DTS (no HBR) |
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| Analog Audio | RCA L/R — PCM 2.0 |
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| Optical Audio | S/PDIF — DD/DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0 |
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| ESD Protection | ±8kV (air-gap) / ±4kV (contact) |
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| Input | 4× HDMI Type A (19-pin female) |
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| Output — HDMI | 1× HDMI Type A (19-pin female) |
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| Output — Audio | 1× RCA L/R, 1× Optical S/PDIF |
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| USB Host | 4× USB Type B (one per PC) |
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| USB Device | 3× USB 3.0 Type A + 2× USB 2.0 Type A (KB/Mouse) |
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| Control | 1× RS-232 (3-pin phoenix), 1× IR EXT (3.5mm) |
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| Display Modes | Single, PIP, PBP×2, Triple×2, Quad×2 (8 modes) |
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 / Full (selectable per mode) |
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| Housing | Metal Enclosure, Black |
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| Dimensions | 220mm (W) × 100mm (D) × 44mm (H) |
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| Weight | 443g |
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| Power Supply | Input: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 12V/2.5A (locking) |
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| Power Consumption | 18.48W (max) |
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| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F |
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| Storage Temperature | -20°C – 60°C / -4°F – 140°F |
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| Relative Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
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| Regulatory | CE, FCC, UL |
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| Included | 1× KVM Switcher, 1× IR Remote, 1× 38KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5m), 1× 3-pin Phoenix Connector, 4× USB 3.0 A-to-B Cable (1 |
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Questions
- How does seamless switching differ between single-screen and multiview mode?
- In single-screen mode, switching between the four inputs is seamless with zero blackout. In multiview mode, switching is fast but not guaranteed seamless when changing which source occupies a window. Auto switching (to a newly connected source) works in single-screen mode only.
- How does the yellow border in multiview mode relate to USB switching?
- In multiview mode, pressing the INPUT button moves a yellow border between windows to indicate the active KVM focus; the shared keyboard, mouse, and USB peripherals always follow whichever window has the yellow border.
- One window in multiview shows black. What should I check?
- Check the corresponding HD input port and its matching USB HOST connection, and confirm the source PC is powered on and actively outputting HDMI to that input.
- How is this different from a plain 4x1 HDMI switcher?
- Beyond simple source switching, it adds eight multiview layouts (PIP, PBP, Triple, Quad) so multiple PC feeds can be viewed simultaneously on one 4K display, combined with full KVM sharing of keyboard, mouse, and USB peripherals across all four PCs.
- What multiview layouts are available?
- Eight display modes: Single, PIP, two PBP layouts, two Triple layouts, and two Quad layouts, each with adjustable 16:9 or full aspect ratio.
- What RS-232 commands are available?
- Commands include s in source x! (show input 1-4 full screen), s multiview x! (1 single, 2 PIP, 3 PBP, 4 triple, 5 quad), s window x in y! (put input y in window x), s output res x! (output resolution, 1-15), s output audio x! (0 follows window 1, 1-4 = HDMI 1-4), s output audio vol x! (0-100), s usb
- There is no video output at all. What should I check?
- Long-press the RES button on the front panel for about 3 seconds to reset the output resolution to 720p60, and verify the HDMI cable and display both support 4K60.
- What audio formats are supported and how is audio de-embedded?
- PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS (excluding HBR formats) are supported. Audio is de-embedded to an RCA analog L/R output (PCM 2.0) and an optical S/PDIF output (Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0), with independent volume control and audio source selection.
- What control methods are available?
- Six methods: front-panel buttons, IR remote, keyboard/mouse hotkeys, the OSD menu, controller software, and RS-232 commands at 115200 baud over the 3-pin phoenix port.
- How many PCs and what USB peripherals does the KVM-4X1MV4K share?
- Four PCs, each connected via its own HDMI input and USB Type-B host port. USB 3.0 KVM sharing runs at 5Gbps across 3 USB 3.0 Type-A device ports plus 2 dedicated USB 2.0 Type-A ports for keyboard and mouse; peripherals follow whichever window has the active (yellow-bordered) KVM focus.