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2.6 Maximising the video quality

The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO supports very high bandwidth video signals and resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 pixels. It regenerates the video signals using wide band amplifiers in order to minimise any loss of video quality. All video cables introduce distortion onto the video signal. For short cables this is minimal but for longer cables the loss of quality can start to become noticeable particularly at higher video resolutions. To maximise the video quality of your LINDY Dual/Quad PRO installation we recommend the following:

Use the shortest possible video cables between your devices. High quality two metre long cables such as the LINDY 3-in-1 combination cable will give excellent results.

Avoid using cables with 15-pin D-type connectors that are not specifically designed to carry video signals - you will see a picture but the quality will be truly appalling with smudging, ghosting and loss of focus. Cables that are designed to carry video signals are constructed using three separate co-axial cores to carry the red, green and blue signals. These co-axial cores make the cable thick like the cable that you see coming out of the back of a monitor. Typically this cable will be 8.5 to 9 mm in diameter. If your cable is thin (say 6mm in diameter) or does not look like the cable you would expect to see coming out of a monitor then it may well be an unsuitable 'data' cable. Such cables are only suitable for very low resolution DOS-style screens.

Where possible use a single cable of the correct length rather than multiple extension cables. If you must use an extension cable then make sure that it is a cable that is specifically designed to carry video signals.

When cascading LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s use the shortest possible cables between units. Structure the installation so that the maximum cable run between computers and KVM’s is minimised. If possible keep this distance to below 30 metres (100 feet).

For longer distances use the LINDY extender.

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Contents Lindy CPU Switch Dual/Quad Pro About this manual Safety informationLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Warranty Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PROWhat does KVM stand for? IntroductionLindy explains Key features and benefits Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy PRO Extender receiver package contents part code Lindy Dual/Quad PRO package contentsLindy Junior Extender receiver package contents part code Product information Page Page Page For the computer connections you will need InstallationFlexible configuration What you will needImportant Warning For the integrated Lindy Extender ports you will needMounting the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs Structuring your Lindy Dual/Quad PRO installation Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Create an Admin administration account password Configuring the Lindy Dual/Quad PROConfiguration summary Decide if you are going to use password securityAdd / edit names to identify your computers Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Create user accountsTo create user accounts Setting an Admin passwordCreating and editing user accounts Follow a similar process to edit users Creating and editing computer namesFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutomatic Logout OSD Dwell Time Autoscan ModeAutoscan Time 13 RS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutUser display and key switch Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PRORear panel special function switches Power supply connections and indicatorsComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channelPress ba1 release Press 2 release 2ba Selecting computers using the mousePress ba2 release 2ba Press ba v release v pressv release v pressv release vbaPress ba M release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Reminder banner Ba wReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Reminder Colour Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Restore IntellimouseQuerying the routing status Cascading Lindy Dual/Quad PRO’s Using the dual access ports 1Press ba0 Release Press 4 release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the Lindy Junior / Pro ExtenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Upgrading the Lindy Dual/Quad PROs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Prepare your computersLDQP.EXE Power off the Lindy Dual/Quad PROPower on the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO with the Upgrade switch on Run the upgrade programLdqp 4X16V129.DAT Important Note X16V129.DATLdqp Datfilename.DAT Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use A2. Lindy to Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy Dual/Quad PROA3. Lindy Dual/Quad PRO to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsRecommended cables Action Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem