Lindy KVM Extender C5 PRO-300
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1. ec ccceeccceccseeeeeceeueceeeceuseeeeceeuseesessaeseeseueeeessaasseessnaaeess 23 62 Crating a Stan p OlSKasoenmsi an 23 6 3 Reconfiguring the LOCAL CONNECTIONS ccccccceeseeeeseeeeeeeeaueeeeeseueeeeeseaeeeeesauaeeees 24 6 4 Reconfiguring the REMOTE Connections ccccseeccesseseeeceseeeeeesaeseeeeseaneeeeesnaneeees 25 6 5 Returning all connections to their usual StateS cece csecceeeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseees 25 Fs MOUDICS MOOUN Gicccsine ana evan otra wie nol ede bbamcweaaieamensaeels 26 8 Extender Oto ACCOSSONGS renee ee a ee ee eee eee ee 27 LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 4 English Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY Extender C5 PRO 300 This KVM Extender set allows you to place the controlling keyboard video monitor mouse audio accessories and also a serial device up to 300 metres from a system The LINDY Extender C5 PRO 300 set consists of two modules a local module that attaches to your computer system and a remote module to which the peripherals are connected The long distance link between the two modules is made via Category 5 or higher twisted pair cabling There is no particular advantage in using higher specification Category 6 cables On the contrary it may even result in unacceptable video quality if you use a Category 6 and b shielded cable Special circuitry within the remote module allows you to make adjustments to2. cceccceeeececeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeees 13 JO AUVO COMMCCHIOMN Sisco arate aa a vee taseanca tases a AEDA 14 d Opera ean E ee ee ae eee ee ae 15 4 1 Power and activity tNGiC tOrs ccccccssecesseeeeeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeeseeeeeaeeesaeeeseaeesaaeeseeeesanees 15 4 2 Locking and unlocking the SYStOM ccccccccscecceeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeesaeeesaeeenseeeeaeeeeaeeesaaeeeaees 15 English Manual LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 3 English Manual 5 to DeCial COMM OUP AU ON eraa isin ct lt de Daddal iinet ou iaeteseeenet adits 16 D O70 a 9 IO ee eee peer eto eet lteter re te Pe Sete ne ee er ee ete oe eee a ne Oe 16 52 Whatare HOIKCY S 6 kaettontnton iiaationiiats tous xed taboacea dein E 16 5 3 GCORMOUPAUOM MOGE ere a a tone seasthacetaloreceeeitee eee oe 17 B24 AS SWOFG Se UN onr aa a a a a eae 17 9o FaASSWOrTOVEMIOG oireina E a aanictacscaitragese 18 5 6 Hot plugging and Mouse restoration ccccscccsseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeueeseeeeeseeeesaneess 18 5 7 Video compensation Image controls sharpness and brightness 2cccee 20 5 8 The Skew Compensation AGjUStMeNt c ccccceceseeeeeseeeeeeeesueeeeesaeeeeesseaneeeesanaeeeees 22 5 9 WVISCCIANCOUS SENGS sissuarsacdsenstet idea a T T a useed idea ae R 23 6 FlaSN UPGrade PrOoCeCUire ccccccsscccecceeeceeceeeceeceeecaeecseeceeceeeeaeeseesuseseeeseeesas 23 6 1 Getting the Upgrade FICS
3. LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 17 English Manual 5 5 Password override This mode allows you to override the password that has been set at the REMOTE module and place it into configuration mode so that a new one may be set This feature is particularly useful when passwords have been lost or forgotten To override the REMOTE password 1 Remove power from the REMOTE module 2 With power to the system and LOCAL module still applied change LOCAL switch 1 to the ON position 3 Re apply power to the REMOTE module The REMOTE module will go directly into configuration mode so that the old password can be cleared and a new one set e To clear a password within configuration mode Press lt P gt followed by lt RETURN gt and followed by lt RETURN gt again e You can now enter a new password using the procedure outlined in steps 2 to 5 of section 5 4 Password setting or press lt RETURN gt to exit configuration mode 4 Return LOCAL switch 1 to it s OFF position Note If switch 1 remains ON then the REMOTE module will enter configuration mode whenever it is repowered and will not operate normally 5 6 Hot plugging and mouse restoration It is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system before attempting to connect it via the Extender C5 modules However if this is not possible then you need to hot plug the Extender C5 modules while power is still applied to the system There
4. e If the overall video image is fuzzy and or has coloured shadows you may need to use the optional C5 Series Skew adjustments This procedure allows you to finely tune the red green and blue video signal timings to overcome most colour separation problems Please refer to the Skew adjustment section in the Special Configuration chapter e f possible try using Cat5 5e UTP cable There is no particular advantage in using higher specification Category 6 cables On the contrary it may even result in unacceptable video quality if you use a Category 6 and b shielded cable No video image is received at the REMOTE module e Check that the power activity indicators are lit on the LOCAL and REMOTE modules if they are not then there is a power problem The LOCAL module gains its power either from the computer s keyboard socket or by using an optional power supply When keys are pressed or the mouse is moved check that the indicators flicker if they do not then there could be a twisted pair link problem or a problem with one of the modules e Check that the Category 5 or higher cable is wired correctly as per the diagram in the section 5 8 Skew Compensation e f possible try using an alternative twisted pair connection between the modules e lf the sharpness control is set too high the monitor may not be able to display a picture Try reinstating the factory default sharpness settings Please refer to the Image
5. tab Click Create Disk and follow the instructions To create a startup disk in Windows 95 98 alternative method RON Insert a disk into the floppy disk drive Right mouse click on the 3 Floppy A icon and select Format Select the Full format option and ensure that the Copy system files box is checked Select Start to format the disk To create a startup disk from MS DOS or a DOS window within Windows 95 98 Insert a disk into the floppy disk drive and check that the drive is configured as drive A it usually is At the DOS prompt C gt type FORMAT A S and follow the instructions given by DOS Copy the downloaded files to the disk Once the diskette has been formatted using Windows Explorer or the My Computer option copy the downloaded and decompressed files from your computer to the floppy diskette 6 3 Reconfigure the LOCAL connections and begin On the computer from which you will run the upgrade ensure that its BIOS settings will allow it to boot from the floppy disk drive rather than booting immediately from the hard drive Switch off the computer and disconnect the twisted pair cable from the LOCAL module On the KVM A multi cable leave the i eave only the keyboard keyboard connector attached to the connection intact keyboard port of the computer between the LOCAL Disconnect the KVM A multi cable module and the computer video and mouse connectors fr
6. INL COMPUTER CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 User Manual English LINDY No 39394 www lindy com Tested to ra FCC Stand For Commercial Use LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED amp LINDY ELEKTRONIK GMBH FIRST EDITION September 2005 English Manual About this manual LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use www lindy com First Edition September 2005 c 2005 LINDY Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual LINDY Electronics Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein We reserve the right to change the specifications functions and circuitry of the product without notice Safety Information For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Warning live parts contained within the power adapter No user serviceable parts within power adapter do not dismantle Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the Extender C5 unit that it is powering Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly e f you use a power extension cord with the Extender C5 make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exce
7. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radioe lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques publi par le ministere des Communications du Canada Tested to Comply with FCC Standards For Commercial Use LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED amp LINDY ELEKTRONIK GMBH FIRST EDITION September 2005
8. cable fy SL Self adhesive Power supply rubber feet plus mains cable 2 Installation The installation of the Extender C5 set is straightforward and can best be achieved in most cases by following these stages for each module Check or set the configuration switch settings Mount the module Connect the cables LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 7 English Manual 2 1 Configuration switch settings The basic operations of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are controlled by the banks of four switches located on the side of each module The switches are monitored at all times and may be changed when power is on or off the only exception to this rule is switch 1 of the LOCAL module which initiates slightly different functions depending on the power state when it is switched OFF Normal operation ON Transparent mode OFF Normal operation ON Reset LOCAL module OFF Normal operation ON Flash upgrade reset password modes OFF Microphone input mode ON Stereo line in mode o LOCAL Note When shipped all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will produce normal operation with normal microphone input at the REMOTE module LOCAL Switch 1 OFF Normal operation ON Before power is applied Places the LOCAL module into flash upgrade mode so that the internal software can be changed See section 6 Flash upgrade procedure ON Whilst power is applied Places the REMOTE module
9. controls sharpness and brightness section in the Special Configuration chapter e Temporarily disconnect the video link to the LOCAL module connect a monitor directly to the computer video port and check for a correct video image output The keyboard indicators are flashing between the Caps Lock and the Num Lock Scroll Lock and the computer does not respond to any keyboard or mouse inputs e The modules are currently locked and require a valid password to be entered Please refer to the section Locking and unlocking the system for details Power is applied via the power supply but REMOTE module operation has stopped e Each module has an internal automatic cut out fuse to protect against power surges To reset remove power from the module for one second and then reconnect The on screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movements e The mouse connection may have been interrupted Either reboot the system and re power the REMOTE module power supply or try using the mouse restoration command Please refer to section 5 6 Hot plugging and mouse restoration LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 26 English Manual Sound from the microphone cannot be heard or is very quiet e Check the setting of LOCAL switch 3 if a microphone is connected at the REMOTE module the switch should be set to OFF Sound input from the stereo line input is distorted and only one channel is working e Che
10. into password override mode This allows any pre configured passwords to be altered particularly useful when they have been lost or forgotten See section 5 5 Password override LOCAL Switch 2 OFF Normal operation ON Set transparent mode Use this setting if the Extender C5 modules are to be used with KVM switches that are not manufactured by LINDY Electronics Cascaded KVM switches often use special signals to set or identify conditions In transparent mode the Extender C5 modules will pass the signals without attempting to interpret them LOCAL Switch 3 OFF Microphone input on REMOTE module Use this setting if a standard mono channel microphone is connected to the microphone input on the REMOTE unit ON Stereo line in input on REMOTE module Use this setting if a stereo input is applied to the microphone input on the REMOTE unit LOCAL Switch 4 OFF Normal operation ON Suspend operation and reset the LOCAL module Use this setting momentarily to produce the same effect as removing and restoring power if incorrect operation has occurred Return the switch to the OFF position to allow normal operation to continue LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 8 English Manual REMOTE Switch 1 OFF Normal operation ON Before power is applied Places the REMOTE module into flash upgrade mode so that the internal software can be changed See section 6 Flash upgrade procedure Determines configuration
11. is not normally a danger of damage to the system however when mouse communications are interrupted often they fail to reinitialise wnen reconnected Extender C5 modules provide a feature to reinstate mouse communications once the necessary connections have been made There are two main types of data formats used by current PC mice these are the older PS 2 format and the more recent IntelliMouse format introduced by Microsoft These use slightly different data arrangements and it is important to know which type was being used before you hot plugged the Extender C5 modules The previous setting depends both on the type of mouse and the type of driver as various combinations of PS 2 and IntelliMouse are possible Using the incorrect restore function may produce unpredictable results and require the system to be rebooted Which restore setting do use The general rule is that unless both the mouse and the driver are both IntelliMouse compatible then you need to restore the mouse as PS 2 Recognising an IntelliMouse style mouse The IntelliMouse format was introduced to support among other features the scroll wheel function lf your mouse has a scroll wheel then it is likely to support the IntelliMouse format If you have a Microsoft mouse then it will usually state that it is an IntelliMouse on its underside label LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 18 English Manual Recognising an IntelliMouse dr
12. of hotkeys in conjunction with switch 3 OFF Automatic video compensation mode ON Manual video OFF Normal operation compensation mode ON Flash upgrade Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction with switch 2 REMOTE Note When shipped all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will produce normal operation REMOTE Switches 2 and 3 Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys when pressed in unison are to be designated as hotkeys Hotkeys signal to the REMOTE module that the next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the module and is not to be passed to the computer system 2 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and SHIFT 3 OFF 2 OFF Hotkeys ALT and SHIFT 3 ON 2 ON Hotkeys CTRL and ALT 3 OFF 2 ON Hotkeys disabled 3 ON REMOTE Switch 4 Reserved for future use LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 9 English Manual 2 2 Mounting a module desk or rack The Extender C5 modules can be situated on a desk or floor or alternatively for larger installations mounted within optional rack mount chassis units General remark For correct operation the local and remote units must have ground connections At the computer end ensure that the computer or KVM switch that the LOCAL module is connected to has a ground connection At the keyboard monitor mouse end ensure that the REMOTE module s power supply is connected to a grounded power outlet Alterna
13. the sharpness and brightness settings to suit your own preferences Additionally the LINDY Extender C5 PRO 300 also features Skew adjustment to counteract the effects of uneven lengths of twisted pair cables that are used to carry the video signals PC R 232 SERIAL I pup rCracrnaREARETEREIEABAEAEOEIENEIERERERETEAEPEAEPEIEPEEERAEAEREIEREASPSIENEREAEREABREAEREAERERE m fs C5 Extender T C5Extender n oca y f REMOTE U Twisted Pair Cable up to 300m Throughout this document the LINDY Extender C5 PRO 300 is commonly abbreviated to Extender C5 LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 5 English Manual 1 1 Supplied items Optional Power supply input Connection from computer R 232 serial port Lo Connection to REMOTE module Switch bank to determine certain modes and functions Power and signal activity indicator LOCAL Extender Module Multi cable connection from computer KVM and audio ports Input from power supply Connections to RS232 serial Pa Switch bank to determine certain modes and functions Connection to LOCAL module Connections to microphone and speakers Power and signal activity indicator REMOTE Extender Module Connection to video monitor Connection to keyboard Connection to mouse LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 6 English Manual KVM and Audio multi cable Serial
14. the supplied serial link cable 1 Attach the male connector of the serial link cable to the 9 pin port on the LOCAL module Connect the other end of the serial link cable to the appropriate serial port of the computer system Male connector of the serial cable 3 3 Twisted pair connection The link between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules is made via twisted pair cable specified to Category 5 or higher Ensure that the total twisted pair cable length including patch boxes does not exceed 300 metres 1 Insert the connector from the twisted pair cable link into the socket Twisted pair cable connector Optional power connection The LOCAL module usually derives its power from the keyboard connection of the host system If the keyboard connection will not be used then you will need to use an external power supply of the same type used for the REMOTE module These are available from your LINDY supplier LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 12 English Manual Connections at the REMOTE module 3 4 Keyboard video and mouse connections The connections to the keyboard video monitor and mouse are all made to the sockets at one end of the REMOTE module 1 Attach the lead from the monitor to the blue D type socket on the REMOTE module 2 Connect the keyboard lead to the purple mini DIN socket on the REMOTE module 3 Insert the keyboard lead into the green mini DIN socket on the REMOTE module Connection fr
15. Extender C5 modules that you are sending a message specifically to them and not to the computer The hotkeys are ordinarily lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt while the third key determines what you want the modules to do If the standard lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt hotkeys are also needed for computer tasks you can change them for another combination using switches 2 and 3 on the REMOTE module 2 OFF Hotkeys lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt default setting 3 OFF 2 OFF Hotkeys lt ALT gt and lt SHIFT gt 3 ON 2 ON Hotkeys lt CTRL gt and lt ALT gt 3 OFF 2 ON Hotkeys disabled 3 ON LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 16 English Manual 5 3 Entering using and exiting configuration mode To enter and use configuration mode 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt RETURN gt The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence to show that you are in configuration mode 2 Press the first letter of the required configuration option for instance lt F gt All three keyboard indicators will illuminate continuously 3 Press the number of the required configuration option for Instance lt 8 gt The Scroll Lock indicator will extinguish leaving the Num Lock and Caps Lock indicators lit 4 Press lt RETURN gt to confirm your option The th
16. In some installations you may see some shadows to the right of high contrast screen characters This can be caused by an incorrectly selected sharpness setting and it may be necessary to make adjustments to correct this Please see Image controls sharpness and brightness in the Special configuration section 4 2 Locking and unlocking the system In situations where the computer system and the LOCAL module can be locked away the Extender C5 set offers a viable security system to deter unauthorised use Once a password has been set a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals Only the correct password will reconnect the remote and local modules To lock the system 1 First set a password For further details please refer to section 5 4 Password setting 2 Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt L gt The screen will go blank and the three keyboard indicators will begin alternately flashing between the Num Lock and Scroll Lock and Caps Lock This sequence indicates that a password is required LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 15 English Manual To unlock the system 1 Enter the correct password and press lt RETURN gt Note Passwords are NOT case sensitive Note If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicators are not
17. and improvement process across the range of LINDY products software upgrades are occasionally made available The LOCAL and REMOTE modules both contain internal flash memory and LINDY s unique keyboard link upgrade technique allows you to utilise software upgrades ina straightforward manner Note It is important to upgrade both the LOCAL and REMOTE modules together so that they are both running the same new version of software Note To upgrade the REMOTE module a special keyboard connection cable is required This cable must have 6pin mini DIN male to 6pin mini DIN male plugs with all lines connected this is a common cable used with KVM switches Do a flash upgrade ONLY when you experience problems To perform a flash memory upgrade you need to perform the following stages Get the upgrade files from the LINDY technical support team Create a startup diskette and copy the files to it Reconfigure the LOCAL module connections and begin Reconfigure the REMOTE module connections and begin Return all connections to their usual states 6 1 Get the upgrade files from LINDY Technical Support Please contact the LINDY Support team in your country by email telephone or contact form from the LINDY website See www LINDY com for all LINDY offices and contact information world wide Decompress the file you have received from LINDY Depending on the chosen option there will be collection of suitable files As a minimum there should be the foll
18. ble signalling protocol used between the modules To solve this problem select the Logitech compatible mouse signalling protocol To change mouse signalling protocols Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt RETURN gt to enter configuration mode Enter the appropriate protocol code e Microsoft compatible press lt M gt lt 3 gt lt RETURN gt e Logitech compatible press lt M gt lt 4 gt lt RETURN gt To exit configuration mode press lt RETURN gt LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 19 English Manual 5 7 Video compensation Image controls sharpness and brightness The Extender C5 incorporates special controls to compensate for losses incurred within long cable links Using these controls you can adjust the picture sharpness and brightness to improve your remote picture quality The need for image control adjustment is best discovered when viewing high contrast images with vertical edges such as black lines on a white background When doing so if you notice that the screen image is fuzzy or dark then the image controls may be able to solve this condition Note If the high contrast images exhibit shadows with separate colours then there may be a skew problem which requires a different image adjustment see the Skew adjustment section for details To display a suitable high contrast image The best way to clea
19. ck the setting of LOCAL switch 3 if a stereo line input is connected at the REMOTE module the switch should be set to ON 8 Extender C5 Accessories The following related C5 Series items are available LINDY C5 Series Rack mount chassis Part No 39388 This 19 chassis allows multiple C5 Series modules to be neatly arranged within a standard cabinet Securing plates and screws are supplied separately LINDY C5 Series Power distribution module Part No 39386 Provides power for up to four C5 Series modules to reduce mains power socket requirements LINDY C5 Series Rack mount securing plates For Extender C5 PRO 300 Local module upon request C5 Series Skew Compensator Part No 39389 For C5 Series Skew Compensator Part No 39369 C5 Extender Junior Part No 39390 C5 Single Blanking Plate Part No 39361 C5 Quad Blanking Plate Part No 39362 LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 27 Radio Frequency Energy and Compliance Declaration A Category 5 or better twisted pair cable must be used to connect the LINDY Extender C5 units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturba
20. d IntelliMouse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Logitech MouseMan and Pilot Mouse are trademarks of Logitech Inc Velcro is a trademark of Velcro USA Inc LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 2 Contents le gi4g o E 6 eg aA emt mrs arate i ner oor te ar en aan Sere eee ee ee een ee eee 5 Vel Supplied EMIS sis5 eae seat ee oe a ea ee ole ied ee eee 6 A NIST AOU is dae Geteveataaeiace dons dst Gicesecsin cs daci anna ea aaee ance Gata Gee caawanhiens cunt dawannaiaedeteeeumanes 7 2 1 Extender C5 configuration switch S ttinGS cccccssseececesseeeeeceueeeeeseeeeeeeesuaeeeeeeaaes 8 2 2 Mounting the Extender C5 MOdull ccccsceccccseeeeeeesseeeeeeeauseeeeseaueeeeesaneeeeeasageeeses 10 By CONMECU ON Sera Gaccastrtectanaunnesanesd a watenaacatabas 11 Connections at the LOCAL MOdUIE c ccccccessseeceeceeeseeeseeeseeeeseeeeeeseeseeeseaaeeeeeasageees 11 3 1 KVM A Multi cable CONNECTION cccecccccceeecseceeeeeseeeeeseeeseeceeeeeeeeeeseeeaeesaeeseesseeeaes 11 3 2 SEellal cable CONMECUON isecssedadacnaticwtdnccsataddsocsidaden yceadesnavetdacan ai a a a ia 12 329 TWISICG DAI CONMCCHON nrin a a r a a 12 Connections at the REMOTE Module ccccccsssceceseeeceeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeaeeeseeseesaeeeeesaes 13 3 4 Keyboard Video and MOUSE CONNECTIONS ccccseeceeeeceeceeeeeseeeeaeecaeseaueesseeeageesaees 13 3 5 Twisted pair Power and Serial CONNECTIONS
21. e and connect the mains lead Monor Connecleg to the computer to a nearby wall socket so that you can check progress Switch on the computer The upgrade process will start automatically and confirmation will be given on screen Switch off the computer and disconnect the REMOTE module Return REMOTE switch 1 to the OFF position 6 5 Return all connections to their usual states Once the upgrade process has been completed perform the following to return the system to its previous state 1 2 Ensure that switch 1 on both the LOCAL and REMOTE modules is set to the OFF positions Refer to section 3 Connections for detailed instructions on correctly connecting the LOCAL and REMOTE modules to the computer its peripherals the REMOTE power supply and the twisted pair cable Remove the diskette from the system and reboot The upgrade process is now complete LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 25 English Manual 7 Troubleshooting If you experience problems when installing or using the Extender C5 modules please check through this section for a possible solution Video image at the REMOTE module is distorted or shadows appear to the right of displayed objects Adjustments are required to compensate for the length of the twisted pair cable being used If video problems persist e Please refer to Image controls sharpness and brightness section in the Special Configuration chapter
22. ed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Warranty information LINDY warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge Any faulty items are to be returned to LINDY at the owner s expense No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY s control Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product LINDY s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product This warranty goes on top of any applicable legal regulation and does not limit any customer rights compared to the legal regulations Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the respective trademark owners Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard IBM PC AT PS 2 RS 6000 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks an
23. flashing as described above press lt RETURN gt to clear the incorrect attempt 2 lf the correct password is entered the screen will be restored and normal operation can continue To enable the video Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt 1 gt This command will be required to restore the video if lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt L gt is used when no password has been set To disable the video Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt 0 gt 5 Special configuration 5 1 Configuration You can alter the way that the Extender C5 modules operate to suit your requirements This is done using the configuration mode and you can affect the following settings Password setting allows you to lock the remote module to prevent unauthorized system access Mouse restoration and settings allows you to restore mouse operation and also to change the mouse type Image controls sharpness amp brightness allows you to manually adjust the video image to ensure that it is crisp and bright Skew adjustment allows you to manually compensate for possible video errors introduced by long uneven cable connections Miscellaneous functions 5 2 What are hotkeys Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that when pressed simultaneously with a third key signal to the
24. he LOCAL module matches the input to this socket OFF microphone ON stereo line input 2 Connect the speaker plug to the REMOTE module speaker socket El Audio connections made after mounting and removed before attempting to slide the module out Rack mount Note When the REMOTE module is rack mounted the audio connections must be made after the module has been fixed in place Access is required to the rear and above the rack Remember to remove the audio connections before attempting to slide out the REMOTE module LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 14 English Manual 4 Operation 4 1 Power and activity indicators On the front panel of both modules are small recessed indicators which provide confirmation of power and activity Power activity as follows indicators Constant red power applied no communication activity Flickering red power applied mouse or keyboard REMOTE activity occurring Slow flashing red module is in flash upgrade mode Note Both modules contain internal automatic cut out fuses to protect against power surges To reset remove power or for the LOCAL module the keyboard connection from the module for one second and then reconnect General Use In use the Extender C5 modules should be transparent the system and its peripherals should operate exactly as normal the only difference being that they are now up to 300 metres apart
25. horizontally Skew affects the horizontal placement of Convergence test pattern showing the RGB crosses In this case the green signal the colours and using this pattern it is much easier to sent be seen out of discover which if any colours are being adversely line with the other affected by the twisted pair cable run two colours Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt RETURN gt to enter configuration mode The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 21 English Manual 4 As appropriate press either the R G or B keyboard keys to select the appropriate colour channel The corresponding keyboard indicators will flash rapidly to show which channel is currently selected for adjustment Num Lock for Red Caps Lock for Green and Scroll Lock for Blue 5 Press the CURSOR LEFT and RIGHT and keys to retard or advance the timing of the selected colour channel respectively On screen you will see a change in the position of the selected colour crosses in relation to the other two 6 When the selected colour crosses are correctly positioned press lt RETURNS gt to exit that colour channel The keyboard indicators will return to flashing in sequence 7 If required repeat steps 4 to 6 to select and adjust any colour channel until the vert
26. ical lines of the red green and blue crosses are all aligned Restore default 8 When all colours are correctly aligned skew press lt RETURN gt to exit configuration aidia mode and permanently save all settings Exit image controls and save settings Note Once you have made a skew adjustment it may be necessary to re adjust the image controls to attain an optimum screen image a 5 9 Miscellaneous settings The following are configuration settings within the modules that are not covered in other sections of this guide These can be achieved once within configuration mode by pressing the indicated keys Report Extender C5 firmware version lt F gt lt 1 gt lt RETURN gt Before initiating this command ensure that the system is running an application that can display typed keys as screen characters e g a word processor or Windows Notepad The current firmware version will be written to the application in the form of the letter V followed by three numbers for example V201 means version 2 01 Reset all configuration options to default states lt F gt lt 8 gt lt RETURN gt Returns all user configurable options to the settings that are installed at manufacture The password will be cleared however the current video compensation setting will not be reset LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 22 English Manual 6 Flash upgrade procedure As part of the continual development
27. iver Before hot plugging your Extender C5 or afterwards using only keyboard control access the Windows Control Panel and select either the Mouse option on Windows NT 2000 and XP or the System option on Windows 95 98 ME Look for the name of the driver which will usually include the words PS 2 or IntelliMouse To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Carefully connect the Extender C5 modules to the system and its keyboard mouse monitor audio and serial device Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt RETURN gt to enter configuration mode Enter the appropriate restore function code e PS 2 press lt M gt lt 6 gt lt RETURN gt e IntelliMouse press lt M gt lt 7 gt lt RETURN gt To exit configuration mode press lt RETURN gt Move the mouse a short distance and check for appropriate onscreen cursor movement If the mouse cursor darts erratically around the screen then cease moving the mouse This is an indication that the chosen restore function is incorrect Try again using the other restore function Note The restore functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but may not restore the exact speed or sensitivity settings that were originally set Microsoft and Logitech specific mouse settings In certain installations some Logitech mouse drivers may lose the action of the mouse buttons when used with the standard Microsoft compati
28. nces European EMC directive 89 336 EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Information Technology Equipment in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022 and EN55024 FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication and television reception It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c
29. om the ports on the computer So that you can check the upgrade progress connect a monitor directly to the video port of the computer C5 Extender LOCAL On the LOCAL module change switch 1 to the ON position Ensure that the upgrade disk is in the floppy disk drive of the computer Connect a video monitor to the Switch on the computer The upgrade computer so that you can check process will start automatically and progress confirmation will be given on screen Switch off the computer and disconnect the KVM A multi cable Leave the monitor connected and the upgrade disk in the floppy disk drive 6 4 Reconfigure the REMOTE connections and begin LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 24 English Manual Disconnect all cables from the REMOTE module and take it to the computer Use a KVM switch type keyboard Use a KVM switch type cable 6 pin mini DIN male to 6 pin keyboard connection cable mini DIN male plugs with all lines between the REMOTE connected not supplied Attach medulerene Hie computer one end of the cable to the keyboard PC port of the computer Connect the other end of the cable to the RS232 SERIAL keyboard port of the REMOTE C5 Extender module This is the only connection MOUSE REMOTE required KEYBOARD m VIDEO AUDIO On the REMOTE module change switch 1 to the ON position Attach the power supply unit to the POWER input of the REMOTE Leave the video modul
30. om video monitor REMOTE Connection from mouse Connection from keyboard 3 5 Twisted pair power and serial connections 1 Insert the connector from the twisted pair cable link into the RJ 45 socket 2 Attach the output connector of the power supply to the socket at the front edge of the REMOTE module 3 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding socket of the power supply Connect the other end of the power lead into a nearby mains socket 4 If the serial connection to be used attach the lead from your serial device to the 9 way male connector on the REMOTE module REMOTE Power supply Twisted pair connection cable connection Connection from serial device LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 13 English Manual 3 6 Audio connections Audio connections are available at the two 3 5 jack sockets mounted on the side same side as the switch bank of the REMOTE module Note The microphone input has a dual function whereby it can either support a mono channel microphone or alternatively receive stereo line input Switch 3 on the LOCAL module controls the setting of this port LOCAL switch 3 OFF microphone LOCAL switch 3 ON stereo line in Microphone for stereo line in connection a OE connection REMOTE 1 Connect the microphone or stereo line input plug into the REMOTE module microphone socket Note Ensure that the setting of switch 3 on t
31. ote video monitor Due to the slight difference in twist rate between these three pairs the red green and blue video signals may not arrive at the monitor together This is visible as separate colour shadows C5 Extender data signal C5 Extender red video signal on high contrast screen images This effect is particularly apparent when using higher screen resolutions and some types of category 6 and STP cables and in such instances if C5 Extender green video signal C5 Extender blue video signal possible we recommend you use CAT5e UTP cable However the Extender C5 provides internal skew adjustment that can help to rectify the situation The skew adjustment works by delaying or advancing the timing of any of the red green or blue colour signals so that they are all delivered to the monitor at precisely the same time For best results a test pattern is provided and this should be displayed when using skew adjustment To use skew adjustment Insert the supplied Installation CD ROM into the CD player of the computer Within Windows use the My Computer option usually available as a desktop icon or within the Start menu to view the contents of the CD ROM Double click the Skew entry to display the standard test pattern If necessary maximise the application window so that the image fills the screen The screen will show a series of fine red green and blue crosses which should all be in line vertically and
32. owing files AUTOEXEC BAT directs the computer to run the upgrade programs XKVMV2 EXE this is the upgrade program that automatically determines which module is connected and sends the appropriate firmware file XKVM DAT this file contains information about firmware versions and is used by the XKVMV2 EXE to select the appropriate one X2GDLxxx HEX X2SLLxxx HEX X2STLxxx HEX these are the firmware files for the LOCAL module X2GDRxxx HEX X2SLRxxx HEX X2STRxxx HEX these are the firmware files for the REMOTE module Where xxx is the upgrade version number 6 2 Create a startup disk For this stage you will need a blank 312 floppy diskette that is either blank or has existing contents that are no longer required Depending on your operating system use one of the following to create a startup disk To create a startup disk in Windows XP Insert a disk into the floppy disk drive Select Start and then My Computer Right mouse click on the 3 Floppy A icon and select Format Check the Create an MS DOS startup disk box and select Start ROND To create a startup disk in Windows 95 98 Me LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 23 English Manual aoRWND Insert a formatted disk into the floppy disk drive Select Start then Settings and then Control Panel Double click on the Add Remove Programs icon Select the Startup Disk
33. proximity to the computer system Hence the LOCAL module connects directly to the system while the REMOTE is at the other end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard mouse etc Connections at the LOCAL module 3 1 KVM A multi cable connection Most of the connections between the computer system and the LOCAL module are made via the supplied multi cable This has a single connection to the module is two metres in length and splits out to the keyboard video mouse microphone and speaker ports of the system 1 Attach the supplied KVM A multi cable to the 25 way socket at the end of the LOCAL module 2 At the other end of the KVM A cable attach the keyboard mouse and video microphone and speaker connectors to the appropriate sockets at the rear of the computer system On most systems the appropriate ports should be labelled and colour coded in a similar way to the cable connectors Monitor Blue Keyboard Purple Mouse Mid green Speaker Light green Microphone Pink or maroon Main connector for the KVM A multi cable LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 11 English Manual 3 2 Serial cable connection The Extender C5 set offers the option to attach an RS232 serial device such as a touch screen input via the remote link The link supports software or hardware handshaking up to a maximum baud rate of 56 Kb s To make the serial connection between the LOCAL module and your computer system use
34. ree keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence again To exit from the configuration mode 1 Within configuration mode the three keyboard indicators should be flashing in sequence to show that the module is ready to receive a new command 2 Press lt RETURN gt The three indicators will return to their normal states 5 4 Password setting Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised personnel A password first needs to be set and then using the keyboard attached to the REMOTE module a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals To set a password 1 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt RETURN3 gt to enter configuration mode 2 Press lt P gt followed by lt RETURN gt 3 Now enter your new password within the following constraints e Passwords are NOT case sensitive e Passwords may be any length from 1 character to a maximum of forty characters e The following keys may NOT be used lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt lt SHIFT gt lt RETURN gt 4 When you have entered the password press lt RETURN gt to signal its completion 5 Press lt RETURN gt once more to exit configuration mode For full details about how to lock and unlock the system using your password please see section 4 2 Locking and unlocking the system
35. rly view the effects of compensation is to display a high contrast image with vertical edges on the screen Open a word processor type the capital letter H or M and increase the point size to 72 or higher For best results the background should be white and the character should be black hon High trast White or black A BLACK shadow on the right of the character indicates ace ia sci shadow on UNDER compensation on white right side A WHITE shadow on the right of the character indicates OVER background indicates the compensation need for compensation To use the image controls 1 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default lt CTRL gt and lt SHIFT gt along with lt RETURN gt to enter configuration mode The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence The speed of the sequence indicates the level of the sharpness adjustment currently applied the slower the rate the lower the level of sharpness being applied 2 While viewing the displayed high contrast screen image use the following keys to adjust the controls Sharpness Sharpness n increase estore default kaarsa User CURSOR UP and DOWN for fine sharpness and adjustment and PAGE UP and DOWN for coarse se oem Sharpness a Decrease adjustment coarse There are 255 sharpness levels one coarse step jumps 10 levels a sharpness To autoset sharpness Pre
36. ss lt F gt lt 2 gt lt RETURN gt Exitimage increase controls fine Brightness to make the module calculate and apply an and save increase automatic compensation level you can use this aai as a starting point for your fine tuning Note If the monitor goes blank and switches off due to oversetting the sharpness adjustment press the lt HOME gt key to restore Sharpness decrease fine Brightness decrease Brightness User CURSOR LEFT and RIGHT for adjustment There are 255 brightness levels 3 When no shadows are visible and the displayed images have crisp edges press lt RETURN gt to exit configuration mode and permanently save all settings The new compensation setting will be stored even when power is removed or if a complete reset is initiated The setting should not require further changes unless the cabling arrangement is altered LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 20 English Manual 5 8 The Skew Compensation Adjustment The twisted pair cabling supported by the Extender C5 set category 5 or higher consists of four pairs of cables Three of these pairs are used by the modules to convey red green If the image controls cannot provide a crisp image If after adjusting the image controls the screen image remains fuzzy or has coloured shadows you may need to use the Skew adjustment feature Please see the next section for details and blue video signals to the rem
37. tively a ground connection will be made via the monitor if the monitor is itself grounded ry to avoid running the interconnect cable alongside power cables where possible Desk mount Apply the supplied self adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the module s Rack mount Note The module switches are not accessible once it is inserted into the rack therefore check all settings before insertion 1 Place the rack securing plate available as a separate kit onto the front of the module and secure it with the two countersunk screws 2 Orientate the module on its side so that its labelled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack 3 Slide the module into the required rack position The rectangular cut out in the front upper lip of the rack allows the two screws on the module s upper edge to slide through 4 The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its floor that are spaced to accommodate the two screws on the module s lower edge Ensure that the screws correctly locate into the two holes of the chosen slot The rack securing plate on the module should now be flush with the front of the rack mount chassis 5 Use the third pan head screw in the top hole of the rack securing plate to fasten the module to the rack LINDY KVM Extender C5 PRO 300 Installation and Use page 10 English Manual 3 Connections The naming of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules relate to their
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