Lindy No. 39123 Special Configuration, Configuration switches, Action, Video signal boost switch

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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 signal boost

2

Reset LINDY Console Switch

3

Enter configuration mode

6

Enter upgrade mode at power on

7

Note 1: Switches 4, 5 and 8 are reserved for future use.

Note 2: When changing switch positions the LINDY Console Switch can be powered on or off.

Power source selection (switch 1)

This switch determines how the LINDY Console Switch derives its power.

OFF

Draw power only from the power adapter.

ON

Draw power from power adapter, if present, or alternatively use power from the host

 

system keyboard port.

Note 3: The LINDY Console Switch is fitted with an auto-resettable fuse rated at 500mA. If the total power drawn by the connected keyboards and mice is approaching, or exceeds 400mA, then the power adapter must be used.

Note 4: The power adapter must be used if the LINDY Console Switch is to be cascaded with other similar units or interface-powered KVM switches or extenders.

Video signal boost (switch 2)

This switch selects video boost mode which gently amplifies the video signal and is particularly useful for improving picture quality when long video cable lengths are used.

OFF

No video boost

ON

Apply video boost

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Contents English Console SwitchEnglish Manual Main FeaturesIntroduction Connections Installation and OperationComputer or KVM switch MountingKeyboards, video monitors and mice Power supply use is optionalHow to check power requirements Do I need to use the power supply?Resetting Lindy Console Switch User arbitration and keyboard indicatorsLindy Console Switch indicators Video boost featureVideo signal boost switch Special ConfigurationConfiguration switches Power source selection switchEnter configuration mode switch Reset Lindy Console Switch switchEnter upgrade mode at power on switch Hotkey combinations Using configuration optionsMiscellaneous functions Mouse speed timing adjustmentHot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an Intellimouse-style mouse Which restore setting do I use?Where xxx is the upgrade version number Lindy Console Switch Software UpgradeFormat a /S Radio Frequency Energy, Certifications Safety information