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Console Switch 4:1
User Manual English
LINDY No. 39123
www.lindy.com
For Commercial Use
Tested to Comply with
FCC Standards
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (JULY 2005)
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English Manual Introduction The LINDY Console Switch provides a flexible method to use one or more computers from up to 4 different consoles located in different places. Depending on how it is connected, the LINDY Console Switch can be used to drive up to four video displays (video splitting) or allow up to four consoles to access a KVM switch or computer (resource sharing). The LINDY Console Switch supports a wide 280MHz bandwidth that can support very high screen r
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English Manual Installation and Operation Mounting The LINDY Console Switch offers two main mounting methods: • By using the supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet By optional rack mount assembly to hold up to eight 4-port LINDY Console Switch units (available upon request) Connections The Console Switch is directly attached to a computer or KVM switch using standard 3-in-1 KVM cable, i.e. LINDY No’s 33711 (1m) up to 33718 (20m). The consoles ar
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English Manual Keyboards, video monitors and mice The rear panel provides 4 sets of ports and each accommodates a keyboard, video monitor and mouse connection. The ports can be connected and used in any order (see note 2 below), and not all connectors of each port need to be used. For instance, when a port of the LINDY Console Switch is used as a video splitter port, usually only the video connections are utilised. Where a user will be situated close to the LIN
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English Manual Do I need to use the power supply? Thanks to smart power control, the use of the supplied external power supply is optional for most applications because the LINDY Console Switch can be configured to derive its power from the host system. The following two main factors will determine whether you can use the LINDY Console Switch with, or without the power supply: 1: Lengths of cables to host computer and to consoles A. All cables 2m or less ->
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English Manual Operation User arbitration and keyboard indicators During operation, all of the connected video monitors continuously receive the output from the host system. Control of the host system is arbitrated by the LINDY Console Switch on a first come, first served basis. In the idle state, control is available to all users and their keyboard indicators will show the current Num Lock, etc. conditions of the host system. At the moment that a key is pres
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English Manual Special Configuration For many installations, no further configuration will be required once the host system and user consoles are connected. This chapter covers the various special configuration options that may be required in certain cases. Configuration switches The LINDY Console Switch front panel features a set of eight mini switches which are used to determine a number of options: Action Switch Power source selection 1 Video signa
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English Manual Reset LINDY Console Switch (switch 3) Use this option to reset the LINDY Console Switch. Change the switch to the ON position momentarily and then OFF again to achieve the reset. OFF Normal operation. ON Reset LINDY Console Switch (change back to OFF position to complete the reset). Enter configuration mode (switch 6) Allows you to alter key aspects of LINDY Console Switch operation. Within configuration mode you can use any connected key
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English Manual Using configuration options Configuration mode allows you to alter key aspects of LINDY Console Switch operation. Within configuration mode you can use any connected keyboard to enter specific key combinations to bring about the required change in operation. Configuration mode is instigated by changing switch 6 to its ON position; the required configuration option is then selected by entering a particular combination of letter and number. To use co
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English Manual Mouse speed timing adjustment These configuration options allow you to overcome a rare timing problem caused by certain mouse, computer and switch combinations. The problem can occur when the mouse driver software and computer are over-sensitive to timing changes within the information from the mouse. Adding a switch, such as the LINDY Console Switch, can cause slight timing changes that result in the on-screen mouse pointer responding very slowly.
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English Manual Which restore setting do I use? The general rule is that unless both the mouse and the driver are both Intellimouse® compatible then you need to restore the mouse as ‘PS/2’. Recognising an Intellimouse®-style mouse The Intellimouse® format was introduced to support, among other features, the scroll wheel function. If your mouse has a scroll wheel, then it is likely to support the Intellimouse® format. If you have a Microsoft® mouse, then it will
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English Manual LINDY Console Switch Software Upgrade The internal software of your LINDY Console Switch can be upgraded to utilise the latest features and functionality. However, you should only consider this option when you experience problems with the switch that cannot be solved in another way. To perform a software upgrade, you need to carry out the following stages: Stage A Contact LINDY support to receive the most up to date upgrade file. Stage B Cr
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English Manual To create a startup disk in Windows 95/98 (alternative method) 1. Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive. 2. Right mouse click on the ‘3½” Floppy (A:)’ icon and select ‘Format’. 3. Select the ‘Full format’ option and ensure that the ‘Copy system files’ box is checked. 4. Select ‘Start’ to format the disk. To create a startup disk from MS-DOS or a DOS window within Windows 95/98 1. Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive and check that the
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Radio Frequency Energy, Certifications Safety information For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. Warning - live parts contained within power adapter. No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly. Do not attempt to service the LINDY Con
