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KVM Extender C5 PRO-300
User Manual English
LINDY No. 39394
www.lindy.com
Tested to Comply with
FCC Standards
For Commercial Use
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (September 2005)
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English Manual About this manual LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO-300 - Installation and Use www.lindy.com First Edition (September 2005) (c) 2005 LINDY Elektronik GmbH. All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY Electronics Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specificatio
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English Manual Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................................................ 5 1.1 Supplied items............................................................................................................. 6 2. Installation......................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Extender C5 configuration switch settings...........................
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English Manual 5. Special Configuration....................................................................................... 16 5.1 Configuration.............................................................................................................. 16 5.2 What are hotkeys? ...................................................................................................... 16 5.3 Configuration mode......................................................................
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English Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY Extender C5 PRO-300. This KVM Extender set allows you to place the controlling keyboard, video monitor, mouse, audio accessories (and also a serial device) up to 300 metres from a system. The LINDY Extender C5 PRO-300 set consists of two modules: a local module that attaches to your computer system and a remote module to which the peripherals are connected. The long distance link between the two modules is made via Cat
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English Manual 1.1 Supplied items Optional Power supply input Power and signal activity indicator Power and signal activity indicator LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO-300 Installation and Use page 6
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English Manual 2. Installation The installation of the Extender C5 set is straightforward and can best be achieved in most cases by following these stages for each module: • Check or set the configuration switch settings • Mount the module • Connect the cables LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO-300 Installation and Use page 7
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English Manual 2.1 Configuration switch settings The basic operations of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are controlled by the banks of four switches located on the side of each module. The switches are monitored at all times and may be changed when power is on or off (the only exception to this rule is switch 1 of the LOCAL module which initiates slightly different functions depending on the power state when it is switched). Note: When shipped, al
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English Manual REMOTE Switch 1 OFF: Normal operation. ON: (Before power is applied) Places the REMOTE module into flash upgrade mode so that the internal software can be changed. (See section 6. Flash upgrade procedure) Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will produce normal operation. REMOTE Switches 2 and 3 Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys (when pressed in unison) are to be
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English Manual 2.2 Mounting a module – desk or rack The Extender C5 modules can be situated on a desk (or floor) or alternatively, for larger installations, mounted within optional rack mount chassis units. General remark For correct operation, the local and remote units must have ground connections: At the computer end, ensure that the computer or KVM switch that the LOCAL module is connected to has a ground connection. At the keyboard/monitor/mouse end, ensure that the REMOTE m
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English Manual 3. Connections The naming of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules relate to their proximity to the computer system. Hence, the LOCAL module connects directly to the system, while the REMOTE is at the other end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard, mouse, etc. Connections at the LOCAL module 3.1 KVM+A multi-cable connection Most of the connections between the computer system and the LOCAL module are made via the supplied multi- cable. This has a single
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English Manual 3.2 Serial cable connection The Extender C5 set offers the option to attach an RS232 serial device (such as a touch screen input) via the remote link. The link supports software or hardware handshaking up to a maximum baud rate of 56 Kb/s. To make the serial connection between the LOCAL module and your computer system, use the supplied serial link cable. 1 Attach the male connector of the serial link cable to the 9 pin port on the LOCAL module. 2 Connect the other en
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English Manual Connections at the REMOTE module 3.4 Keyboard, video and mouse connections The connections to the keyboard, video monitor and mouse are all made to the sockets at one end of the REMOTE module. 1 Attach the lead from the monitor to the blue D-type socket on the REMOTE module. 2 Connect the keyboard lead to the purple mini-DIN socket on the REMOTE module. 3 Insert the keyboard lead into the green mini-DIN socket on the REMOTE module.
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English Manual 3.6 Audio connections Audio connections are available at the two 3.5” jack sockets mounted on the side (same side as the switch bank) of the REMOTE module. Note: The microphone input has a dual function whereby it can either support a mono-channel microphone or alternatively receive stereo line input. Switch 3 on the LOCAL module controls the setting of this port: LOCAL switch 3 OFF - microphone, LOCAL switch 3 ON - stereo line in.
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English Manual 4. Operation 4.1 Power and activity indicators On the front panel of both modules are small recessed indicators which provide confirmation of power and activity, as follows: • Constant red – power applied no communication activity. • Flickering red - power applied, mouse or keyboard activity occurring. • Slow flashing red – module is in flash upgrade mode. Note: Both modules contain internal automatic cut-out fuses to protect against power surge
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English Manual To unlock the system 1 Enter the correct password and press . Note: Passwords are NOT case sensitive. Note: If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicators are not flashing as described above press to clear the incorrect attempt. 2 If the correct password is entered, the screen will be restored and normal operation can continue. To enable the video Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default,
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English Manual 5.3 Entering, using and exiting configuration mode To enter and use configuration mode: 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, and ) along with The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in sequence to show that you are in configuration mode. 2 Press the first letter of the required configuration option, for instance All three keyboard indicato
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English Manual 5.5 Password override This mode allows you to override the password that has been set at the REMOTE module and place it into configuration mode so that a new one may be set. This feature is particularly useful when passwords have been lost or forgotten. To override the REMOTE password 1 Remove power from the REMOTE module. 2 With power to the system and LOCAL module still applied, change LOCAL switch 1 to the ON position. 3 Re-apply power to the REMOTE modul
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English Manual Recognising an IntelliMouse driver Before hot plugging your Extender C5 (or afterwards using only keyboard control), access the Windows Control Panel and select either the Mouse option (on Windows NT, 2000 and XP) or the System option (on Windows 95, 98, ME). Look for the name of the driver, which will usually include the words PS/2 or IntelliMouse. To restore mouse operation when hot plugging: 1 Carefully connect the Extender C5 modules to the system and its keyboa
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English Manual 5.7 Video compensation, Image controls - sharpness and brightness The Extender C5 incorporates special controls to compensate for losses incurred within long cable links. Using these controls you can adjust the picture sharpness and brightness to improve your remote picture quality. The need for image control adjustment is best discovered when viewing high contrast images with vertical edges, such as black lines on a white background. When doing so, if you notice that the
