Lindy MC5-IP manual Reminder banner, Routing status, To move the reminder banner

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The reminder banner

As many computer screen layouts can appear very similar, the MC5 provides a reminder banner option that indicates which computer port you are currently viewing. The banner is usually displayed at the top of the screen, using blue lettering and transparent background. You can:

•Move the banner

•Change the banner colours, and/or

•Disable the banner

To move the reminder banner

1While viewing a computer port, press and hold and .

Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details.

2Press the , , and keys to move the banner to the required position.

To change banner colours or disable the banner

1Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:

•By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .

•By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or

•By selecting port using the front panel buttons

If you are not already logged in, do so now.

2 Press to select ‘More menus’.

3Highlight the ‘User Preferences’ option and press to select.

4 Select the required option:

•To disable the banner – highlight ‘Reminder Banner’ and press until ‘DISABLED’ is shown.

•To change colours – highlight ‘Reminder Colour’ and press until the desired colour combination is displayed.

5Press to save the settings. Press twice more to return to the computer port and view your changes.

Routing status

On occasions it may be useful to know which computers are being accessed, in which modes and by whom. The most common reason for this would be if you were denied access to a computer port and needed to find out if another user has selected ‘Exclusive’ access. For this purpose the MC5 provides the very handy Routing status feature which provides an ‘at a glance’ view of all current user connections.

To use the Routing status feature

1Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:

•By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .

Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details.

•By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or

•By selecting port using the front panel buttons

If you are not already logged in, do so now.

2 Press to select ‘More menus’.

3 Use or your mouse scroll wheel to highlight the ‘Routing status’ option.

4Press or the left mouse button to select. The Routing status screen will be displayed:

Here you can instantly see which computer ports are being accessed and by whom. The screen will be displayed for ten seconds.

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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   Local user To connect the local user portMC5 rear panel Remote user via User Station Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a remote user Global user IP network port To connect the Global user IP network portIP network link Access Module To connect a computer systemCategory 5, 5e or Cable from CAM Modem/ISDN port To connect a modem or Isdn adapterMC5 rear panel Cable from modem Or Isdn adapter Power in connection To connect the power supplyOutput lead from Power adapter Power control port To connect and address the switch boxesCascading multiple units See alsoCascade tree How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade 43 41Connecting MC5 units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingTo connect units in cascade Using cascaded computers Testing specific links to cascaded computersTo test a specific link 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 whichTips when creating/editing computer entries Registering computers edit computer listTo create/edit computer entries 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/loadWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To reset MC5 modelsTo reset the MC5-IP models Hot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseInitial IP configuration To use the initial IP-configuration sequenceTo configure IP-specific settings IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationEncryption settings MC5-IP encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Networking issues Positioning 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 addressingPlacing the MC5-IP alongside the firewall Ensuring sufficient securityPorts 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 the on-screen menu To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Logging in and out Selecting cascaded computersConfirmation box Reminder banner To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Routing statusPower switching via configuration menu To switch a computer on or offUser preferences and functions 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 browserUsing the viewer window When using the viewer windowMenu bar Configure Mouse pointersTo select a host 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 ConfigurationClearing IP access control What is IP access control?To clear IP access control Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewer To access the remote configuration pagesMain configuration Logged on users 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 entriesSerial port configuration Power control portModem port Add entry for unrecognised host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entryPort/host addressing using Port Direct Port DirectExamples 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 Appendix 5 Browser viewer options Encoding and colour levelSecurity Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and ports IP addressesNet masks 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 rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsRouter/firewall address 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 maleAppendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Permissible key pressesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety considerations when using power switches with MC5 WarrantySafety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States 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.
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