Console Switch
2 to 1
User Manual
English
LINDY Art.No. 39122
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (June 2004)
Introduction
The LINDY Console Switch 2 to 1 allows you to share 1 PC between two user consoles
(Keyboard, Video & Mouse). The Switch supports easy hotkey control and features adjustable
Auto-scan operation.
Features
ƒ DDC2 ‘Plug & Play’ monitor support
ƒ Hotkey control
ƒ Auto-scan mode
ƒ Support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and MultiSync monitors
ƒ Compatible with PS/2 Keyboards, Scroll wheel mice and 5 button mice
ƒ Adjustable Auto-scan timeout operation
Specifications
Description:
PC Selection Method:
Console Connectors:
2 Users to 1 PC Console Switch
Keyboard Hotkeys
2 x 15 Pin HD Female
4 x 6 Pin Mini DIN Female
1 x 15 Pin HD Male
2 x 6 Pin Mini DIN Male
1600 x 1200
PC Connectors:
Max. Video Resolution:
Video Bandwidth:
250MHz
Horizontal Frequency:
Vertical Frequency:
Transmission Distance:
30-100KHz
43-120Hz
PC to Switch – 5m
Console to Switch – 3m
57 x 70 x 31mm (WxDxH)
Dimensions:
Package Contents
ƒ Console Switch with integrated PC cables
ƒ AC Adapter
ƒ This User Manual
Installation
User 2
User 1
User 2
User 1
PSU
User 1 LED
Power LED
User 2 LED
User 1/User 2 LED:
Power LED:
Shows which user is currently selected
The power LED will be lit when the PC is
powered on
Powering On:
Always power on the monitor before the PC
Operation
1.
Switch Between 2 users:
Press <CTRL> twice (within 3 seconds) to switch between users
CTRL
CTRL
2.
Set-up Buzzer On/Off:
Press right <SHIFT> twice (within 3 seconds) to switch the buzzer On/Off
SHIFT
SHIFT
Right
Right
3.
Hot-key Control:
Press <SCROLL LOCK> twice (within 3 seconds) to enter hot-key mode
SCROLL
LOCK
SCROLL
LOCK
Under Hot-Key control, the LED on the user’s keyboard will flash according to the
timeout setting
A. Adjusting the timeout period –
Press ‘-‘ to reduce the timeout period
Press ‘+’ to increase the timeout period
The keyboard LEDs will light to correspond to the selected timeout period
Timeout period and keyboard LED display:
Time Out Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock
30 sec
1 Min
3 Min
5 Min
10 Min
20 Min
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
B. Disabling the other users display –
If you do not want the other user to see your display you can disable their monitor.
Under hotkey control press <L> to turn off the other users monitor display. Repeat
the process or return to manual control and switch users to re-enable both
displays
SCROLL
LOCK
SCROLL
LOCK
L
C. Releasing console control –
Under hotkey control, to release the right of usage press <SPACE>
SCROLL
LOCK
SCROLL
LOCK
SPACE
D. Press the ESC key to exit Hot-Key mode and return to manual mode
ESC
Troubleshooting
Mouse Problems
Make sure the mouse driver is installed
Select the other user console then switch back
Try a different mouse
Test the mouse directly in the PS/2 port on the PC
Ensure all cables are plugged in correctly
Keyboard Problems
Select the other user console then switch back
Try a different keyboard
Test the keyboard directly in the PS/2 port on the PC
Ensure all cables are plugged in correctly
Video Problems
Ensure all cables are plugged in correctly
Always you use highest quality video cables
Other problems
Select the other user console then switch back
Do not move the keyboard or mouse until the PC has finished booting up
Turn off the PC for 5 seconds then try again
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.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
y
y
y
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
y
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
For Home and Office Use
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
LINDY No. 39122
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (June 2004)
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