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H

Hextile 90,95 Hosts

changing between 58,59 configuration 87

Host computer connecting 9 connection 12

power switching setup 43 Host configuration 87 Host selection 59 Hotkeys

changing 24

codes and macros 102 selecting computers 50 sequences 88

Hot plugging 35 HTTP port

initial setup 36 local setting 76 remote setting 84 when altered 40

I

Identities

VNC Viewer 93 Indicators 5,48 Initialise button 86 Initialize port

local setting 77 Initial configuration 22 Init string

local setting 77 IntelliMouse 35

IP access control 84,85 calculating mask 98 clearing 78

IP address explanation 96 local setting 76 remote setting 84

IP gateway 84

IP network mask 84

IP network port 5 connecting 11

IP port connection 11

initial configuration 36 IP port configuration

configuration via viewer 37

ISDN connecting 13 dial up link 64

K

Keyboard codes sending 62 Keyboard layout

local setting 75 remote setting 81

KVMADMIN utility 44

L

Local connection 49 Local network

connection 39 Local user

connection 9 port 5

Logging 89 Logging in and out

section 52 Log on 56

M

MAC address 76,83,84 Mask

explanation 96

for IP access control 98 Menu bar

viewer window 58 Menu key

changing 91

Modem connecting 13 dial up link 64 port 5

Modem configuration 77 Mounting 7

Mouse

calibration 60

control

61

pointers

59

restoration 35

resync 60,61

Multiple video head

connections 21

N

 

Networking issues 39

Network configuration 76,84 Network port

connection 11 Net mask 76

explanation 96

O

Octets

ip address 96

Operation 48

P

Parts

supplied and extra 6 Password

admin 24 admin - setting 75 forgotten 34 initial setup 36 remote logon 56 setting for users 80

Port Direct 88 Port number entering 64

Power control 5 connection 15 options 74

Power strings

for switching 43 Power supply

connecting 14 part number 6 Power switching addressing 15

configuration 43 connection 15 control sequences 43 on & off select 60 user permissions 80 via viewer 60

PPPIP address 86 Preferred encoding 90 Private

access mode 60

R

Raw 90,95 Refresh screen 61 Reminder banner 53 Remote configuration

advanced unit configuration 82

host configuration 87 logging and status 89 network configuration 84 serial port configuration 86 setting IP access control 85 unit configuration 81 user accounts 80

Remote user cable lengths 10 connection 10 ports 5

Reset configuration 77 Restore Defaults

local setting 77

Resync mouse 61

RJ9 connector 15

Router 40

Routing status 53

S

Safety information 104 Scaling

VNC Viewer 92 Screen

best resolution 58 calibration 60 navigation 58 refresh 61

Screensaver local setting 75

Security enabling 24 ensuring 42 general steps 24

Selecting

cascaded computers 52 computers 49

with front panel 49 with hotkeys 50

with mouse buttons 51 with on-screen menu 51

Serial port configuration 86 modem connection 13

Server configuration 87

Server IP

local setting 77 Setup options 68,72 Shared

access mode 60 Single mouse mode 59,61 Skew adjustment 30 Slow connections

optimising for 58 Supplied items 6 Syslog 89

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Contents MC5-IP KVM Switch Contents Further information Index Many computers Local user One user can be connected directly to the MC5  CAM formatsPower control port Upgrade port Modem port IP models only MC5 features front and rearIndicators Front panel buttonsWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need SwitcMounting Rack bracketsConnections   MC5 rear panel Local userTo connect the local user port To connect a remote user Remote user via User StationCable lengths for remote user locations IP network link Global user IP network portTo connect the Global user IP network port Category 5, 5e or Cable from CAM Access ModuleTo connect a computer system MC5 rear panel Cable from modem Or Isdn adapter Modem/ISDN portTo connect a modem or Isdn adapter Output lead from Power adapter Power in connectionTo connect the power supply Power control port To connect and address the switch boxesCascade tree Cascading multiple unitsSee also How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade 43 41To connect units in cascade Connecting MC5 units in cascadeTips for successful cascading To test a specific link Using cascaded computersTesting specific links to cascaded computers Master MC5 Multiple video head connectionsSlave MC5 Slave monitor Master monitorConfiguration Overall initial configurationTo access the configuration menu global users Configuration menusTo access the configuration menu local and remote users HotkeysTo enable general security General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To set an Admin passwordTo create/edit user accounts Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressRegistering users edit user list Cross markers indicate whichTo create/edit computer entries Tips when creating/editing computer entriesRegistering computers edit computer list See Remote user skew adjustment for details Video compensationCompensation will not be applied Computer video compensationTo apply computer video compensation Currently selected cable lengthTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageUsing the supplied skew pattern Remote user skew adjustmentTo use skew adjustment Creating a skew test patternConfiguration mode and permanently save all settings To select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadTo reset the MC5-IP models What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo reset MC5 models Hot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseTo configure IP-specific settings Initial IP configurationTo use the initial IP-configuration sequence IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsMC5-IP encryption settings    Networking issuesPositioning the MC5-IP in the network Addressing Port settingsPlacing the MC5-IP behind a router or firewall Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingPorts Placing the MC5-IP alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvUpgrading MC5 models and CAMs Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityWhere Vxxx is the upgrade file version number Select the items to be upgradedSelect the upgrade file to be used Commence the upgradeTo upgrade MC5-IP models Upgrading MC5-IP modelsMC5 models Accessing the MC5Front panel controls MC5-IP modelsTo select a computer using the front panel controls Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user Selecting a computerAbove or for even longer cascaded computers To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys Keep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been enteredTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a computer using the on-screen menuTo select a computer using mouse buttons Confirmation box Logging in and outSelecting cascaded computers Reminder banner To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Routing statusUser preferences and functions Power switching via configuration menuTo switch a computer on or off Global user access To download the VNC viewer 1 Open your Web browser Global user access via VNC viewerTo access via the VNC viewer Enter the MC5 address here and click OKGlobal user access via web browser To access via your web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window To select a host ConfigureMouse pointers Auto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower switching via viewer Re-synchronise mouseMouse Control Single Mouse ModeControls Resync MouseVideo Settings KVM switch menuWhen entering codes Keyboard Control InfoDetect such noise and adjust the threshold accordingly Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Setting the Threshold manuallyTo initiate a dial up link Access via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number To enter a port number in a Web browserWindows Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers LinuxTroubleshooting Getting assistanceAppendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Global Preferences Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Screen SaverRS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time Mouse TypeLanguage Setup OptionsKeypads Controls Exclusive UseAutomatic Logout Advanced Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC OptionsUnit Name Configure IP portUnit Configuration Time and DateNetwork Configuration Modem Configuration Reset ConfigurationTo clear IP access control Clearing IP access controlWhat is IP access control? Main configuration Logged on users Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerTo access the remote configuration pages User accounts Hardware Version Unit configurationAdmin Password Firmware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration MAC address Network configurationIP Access Control IP Network MaskTo reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesModem port Serial port configurationPower control port Add entry for unrecognised host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entryExamples Port/host addressing using Port DirectPort Direct Syslog Server IP Address Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log For further details To get hereAuto select Click here to access the optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomiseScaling MiscIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Security Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsEncoding and colour level Net masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationInside a bit-wise and function Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesRouter/firewall address Security issues with portsPorts 6pin mini-DIN Female Power switch to power switch daisy chain cableRS232 serial flash upgrade cable 9pin D-type FemaleMulti-head synchronisation cable SLAVE2 end 9pin D-type maleCreating macro sequences Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesPermissible key presses Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety considerations when using power switches with MC5 WarrantySafety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 109 110

MC5-IP specifications

The Lindy MC5-IP is an innovative and versatile presentation switcher designed for a variety of audiovisual settings, making it ideal for professional environments such as conferences, classrooms, and event spaces. Its primary objective is to provide seamless connectivity and efficient management of multiple video sources, enhancing the overall user experience in presentations and broadcasts.

One of the standout features of the MC5-IP is its capability to handle multiple input formats. It supports HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA connections, allowing users to easily switch between various devices such as laptops, projectors, and media players. This flexibility promotes a smooth transition during presentations, minimizing downtime and interruptions.

The device is equipped with cutting-edge video processing technology, which ensures high-quality output at resolutions up to 4K. This high definition support is crucial in today’s digital landscape, as it provides crystal-clear images and vibrant colors, essential for impactful presentations. Furthermore, the MC5-IP employs advanced scaling technology that adjusts the output resolution to match the capabilities of the connected display, ensuring optimal visual quality.

Integration capabilities are another highlight of the MC5-IP. It can be easily integrated into existing AV systems and works seamlessly with popular control systems, such as Crestron and AMX. This compatibility allows for centralized control, making it easier for operators to manage video sources, adjust settings, and coordinate multiple displays without the need for complex setups.

In addition, the Lindy MC5-IP features an intuitive user interface that simplifies operation. The device can be controlled via a touch screen, remote control, or web-based application, providing users with convenient options to manage their presentations. The user-friendly design minimizes the learning curve, making it accessible for individuals who may not be tech-savvy.

The MC5-IP also prioritizes reliability and durability. It is built with high-quality components that ensure long-term performance, making it a dependable choice for frequently used environments. Finally, its compact form factor allows for easy transport and installation, catering to the dynamic needs of modern presentation scenarios.

In summary, the Lindy MC5-IP is a robust presentation switcher designed with professionalism in mind. Its versatility, high-resolution support, integration options, user-friendly interface, and durability make it an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their AV presentations.