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GB USA Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart DVI. Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the GREY port on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart.
Kurzanleitung Installation & Betrieb EIGENSCHAFTEN Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART DVI ist für den Betrieb mit PCs mit DVI-D Monitor- anschluss konzipiert. Der DVI-D Anschluss ist der moderne Digitalanschluss für Flachbildschirme. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART DVI unterstützt die analogen Signalleitungen, wie im DVI-I Anschluss spezifiziert, NICHT.
Zum Umschalten zwischen den angeschlossenen Rechnern mit der Maus müssen die mittlere Taste der Maus und gleichzeitig die linke oder rechte Taste kurz gedrückt werden. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART DVI bietet die Möglichkeit, viele integrierte Optionen wie Umschalt-Hotkey, Bildschirmschoner, Passwort, AutoScan-Modus weitgehend zu konfigurieren.
Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart DVI. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart.
Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière d'CPU Switch Smart DVI. Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port GRIS à l'arrière de l'CPU Switch Smart. MODE D'EMPLOI SOMMAIRE La configuration par défaut de l'CPU Switch Smart convient à...
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Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell’CPU Switch Smart DVI. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell’CPU Switch Smart. SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazione di default dell’CPU Switch Smart è...
All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY 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 specifications, functions and circuitry of the product without notice.
LINDY’s control. Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. LINDY’s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product.
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Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to This equipment generates, uses and can radiate comply with the limits for a class A computing...
Contents 1. Introduction..................6 1.1 Key features....................6 1.2 Package contents ...................7 1.3 Remote controller contents..............7 1.4 Product information ................8 2. Installation..................9 2.1 What you will need .................9 2.2 Mounting the CPU Switch Smart DVI ............10 2.3 Connecting your devices ...............10 2.4 ‘Interface powered' operation without the optional power adapter ..11 2.5 Configuring your PCs ................11 2.6 Configuring the CPU Switch Smart DVI ..........12...
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4. CPU Switch Smart DVI configuration options ......29 4.1 Screen saver time delay ................29 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ..........29 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels ........30 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ...............31 4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels ......32 4.6 Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset) ....32 4.7 Setting a security password ..............33 4.8 Cascade query code ................34...
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CPU Switch Smart DVI. Your CPU Switch Smart DVI is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. 1.1 Key features Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility. Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options. Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice. Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems. Keyboard, mouse and CPU Switch Smart DVI resets may be performed without disconnecting devices.
1.4 Product information Display indicates selected channel and Key for changing CPU Switch Smart channels. Also used status to access configure mode Figure 1 - CPU Switch Smart DVI front view Computer video connections coloured WHITE (1 to 4) User monitor connection Power connection for optional power...
2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the CPU Switch Smart DVI to each of your PC keyboard, video and mouse ports. Cable specifications are given in appendix A. (You do not need to connect a mouse cable if you are not using the mouse). A monitor with a DVI-D connector that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs.
using an adapter as described in Appendix A. The CPU Switch Smart DVI will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one. 2.2 Mounting the CPU Switch Smart DVI The CPU Switch Smart DVI has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals.
Failure to switch the CPU Switch Smart DVI and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on. 2.4 ‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter The CPU Switch Smart DVI draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables.
2.6 Configuring the CPU Switch Smart DVI IMPORTANT NOTE Some DVI video cards need to communicate with a monitor before they will output a video signal. This communication normally occurs within the first 5 seconds after the computer has been powered on. The computer can only communicate with the monitor if it is the currently selected computer.
To enter configure mode whilst the CPU Switch Smart DVI is running: Hold down the front panel key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows ‘C’. In configure mode, options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed by (return).
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L5 – Allow the mouse to run at any speed (default) L6 – Don't allow the mouse to run at very slow speeds L7 - Cascade query code = AD (default) L8 - Cascade query code = EF T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port (default) T2 - 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T3 - 7 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T4 - 10 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port...
H7 - Hotkey combination is RIGHT CTRL + RIGHT ALT + command key H8 - No hotkey combination enabled F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is followed by F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function F8 - RESET all configurations to default settings.
Unplugging the mouse from the CPU Switch Smart DVI will also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted.
2.11 Hot plugging the CPU Switch Smart DVI into running systems and re-enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections It is advisable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the CPU Switch Smart DVI before installation. However, if this is not possible then most systems can be hot plugged by using the CPU Switch Smart DVI’s mouse restoration functions.
DOS. Upgrade cables may be purchased for LINDY or may be made using the wiring specification given in Appendix A4. You will also need to download the latest version of the CPU Switch Smart DVI firmware which is available free of charge at www.LINDY.com.
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The display should now show: Step 5 - Run the upgrade program The latest version of the CPU Switch Smart DVI firmware is available from the LINDY website at www.LINDY.com. The program and data files are supplied as a pair e.g. AVG129.EXE AVG129.HEX...
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and should be downloaded to the same directory on your PC. Run the file AVGxxx.EXE (e.g. AVG129.EXE) and follow the on-screen instructions. During the upgrade the display will show an upper case U and the dot will flash to show that the upgrade is in progress.
3. Using the CPU Switch Smart DVI This section explains the general operation of the CPU Switch Smart DVI. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. IMPORTANT NOTE Some DVI video cards need to communicate with a monitor before they will output a video signal.
3.2 Front panel key and remote controller The front panel key is used to select which channel is currently controlled by the shared keyboard, mouse and monitor ports. Pressing the key during normal operation will cause the next channel to be selected. The key can also be used to access the CPU Switch Smart DVI’s configuration mode (see section 2.6).
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3.4 Keyboard hotkey control CPU Switch Smart DVI can be conveniently controlled by selecting channel, autoscan mode or security locking from the keyboard. All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key.
To select channel 2: press release To 'tab through' channels: ba v press release press release press release 3.5 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse. In order to switch to the next computer simply hold down the central mouse button (the wheel mouse button on an IntelliMouse) and click on the left hand mouse button to select the next computer or the right hand mouse button to select the previous computer.
3.6 RS232 control CPU Switch Smart DVI can be controlled by a remote RS232 device. To select a channel the data rate of the sending device must be set to 1200 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. No handshaking is used by the CPU Switch Smart DVI. Simply send the character for the channel which needs to be selected, for example ASCII ‘1’...
CPU Switch Smart DVI A (master) CPU Switch Smart DVI B (cascade) A typical cascade of two CPU Switch Smart DVIs 3.8 Synchronising CPU Switch Smart DVIs for multiple video head applications Multiple CPU Switch Smarts may be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner.
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CPU Switch Smart DVI A (master) Computers fitted with dual video heads RS232 synchronisation cable. For pinout details see Slave unit Appendix A requires option power adapter CPU Switch Smart Slave unit switches in B (slave) synchronisation with master unit Synchronised CPU Switch Smart DVIs used for a dual head video switching application CPU Switch Smart DVI...
4. CPU Switch Smart DVI configuration options All the options described in this section are entered in CPU Switch Smart DVI configure mode - see section 2.6 for instructions on entering configure mode. 4.1 Screen saver time delay CPU Switch Smart DVI contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity.
L1 - CPU Switch Smart DVI only locks on to active ports during autoscanning (default) L2 - CPU Switch Smart DVI locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - CPU Switch Smart DVI powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - CPU Switch Smart DVI powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port (default)
The CPU Switch Smart DVI supports ‘Internet Mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons. Examples are: Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse + Logitech MouseMan+ Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS/2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice can be connected to the control...
again). The following keyboard hotkey combinations can be selected. These hotkey combinations are used together with the command keys to trigger the required CPU Switch Smart DVI function. The left and right shift key combination is particularly suitable for extended keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as a combination of other keys.
F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is followed by F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F8 - Reset all configurations to factory default settings.
DVI uses query code AD. CPU Switch Junior (another range of keyboard / mouse / video switches from LINDY) units with firmware versions less than 1.09 used query code EF. This was found to conflict with a small number of other (rare) devices that used the same query code so an alternative query code was provided to ensure compatibility.
4.10 Exit configure mode When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ‘E’ followed by (return) to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on. CPU Switch Smart DVI Installation and Use Page 35...
Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables.
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The maximum DVI cable length that can be used from the PC to the CPU Switch Smart DVI will vary from PC to PC depending upon the computer’s video card, but typically 5 metres is achievable at a resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz and 10 metres is achievable at a resolution of 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz Keyboard and PS/2 mice - 6 pin mini-DIN male connector to 6 pin mini-DIN male connector with all lines connected straight through (1-1,2-2 etc.).
Recommended cables: For convenience, and high video quality we recommend the following LINDY PS/2 and DVI cables. The video cables are constructed to ensure that high video quality is maintained. These cables are available in various different lengths to suit your requirements.
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A.4 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the CPU Switch Smart DVI to allow flash upgrades. A.5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown below are to connect two CPU Switch Smart DVIs together for synchronised operation (see section 3.8) CPU Switch Smart DVI Installation and Use...
Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem: Noise on video display. Action: Use higher quality DVI video cables. Reduce graphics card resolution or refresh rate. Use a shorter DVI cable. Problem: Mouse does not move cursor on screen. Action: Ensure that the mouse and computer are both connected to CPU Switch Smart DVI before power is connected and ensure that the CPU Switch Smart DVI is powered on before the attached computer.
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