Lindy 32797 Switch User Manual
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1. INDY COMPUTER CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY KVM Switch Compact USB Audio User Manual English EN eA LINDY No 32797 www lindy com C FE LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED amp LINDY ELEKTRONIK GMBH FIRST EDITION January 2007 User Manual English Introduction Thank you for purchasing this LINDY Compact USB Audio KVM Switch This product allows you to control two USB equipped computers using only one keyboard one mouse and one VGA monitor Not only this but with its audio connections you can share your speakers and microphone too Another neat feature of this switch is that you can connect a USB hub to either the keyboard or mouse input port and share your peripherals between the two connected computers The hub connection feature supports USB 1 1 speeds only The switch s built in KVM connection cables make it really easy to use and set up simply plug in your keyboard mouse monitor soeakers and microphone connect your computers and you re ready to go This KVM Switch can be used with both PC and Mac computers When using PCs with Windows ME 2000 XP and Vista you can switch control by pressing a button on the top of the switch by using keyboard hotkey commands or using the supplied software If you are using Windows 98SE there is limited support for the KVM software switching we recommend you use the push button switching option only We do not recommend you use this USB KVM Switch with PCs running Linu2. PCZ CTRL ALT 2 PC3 CTRL ALT 3 PC4 CTRL ALT 4 Advanced Options Fix Audio Port at PC Auto Scan Period Seconds Defining Hotkey Commands You can specify the keyboard hotkey command by simply typing your chosen key into the appropriate box E g you could specify the hotkey for switching to computer 1 as 0y simply typing A not case sensitive in the PCT box The following keys can NOT be user defined as hotkeys Alt Ctrl Shift Caps Lock Tab and the Function and Edit keys All other keys including those on the numeric keypad can be used Fix Audio Port at PC This option allows you to fix the microphone and speaker channels to one computer This means the keyboard video and mouse signals can be switched from the first computer to the second while the audio signals remain connected to the first computer Auto Scan Period Here you can define the auto scan period from 10 60 seconds The auto scan period is the amount of time the KVM Switch will wait before automatically switching to the next computer User Manual English Using the KVM Switch with a USB Hub You can connect a USB hub to the KVM Switch to allow you to share your peripherals between the two connected computers When doing this each time you switch the KVM console the hub and its connected peripherals are switched too Note This feature supports USB 1
3. lectroniques de votre pays Italy Nel 2006 l unione europea ha introdotto regolamentazioni WEEE per la raccolta e il riciclo di apparecchi elettrici ed elettronici Non piu consentito semplicemente gettare queste apparecchiature devono essere riciclate Ogni stato membro dell EU ha tramutato le direttive WEEE in leggi statali in varie misure Fare riferimento alle leggi del proprio Stato quando si dispone di un apparecchio elettrico o elettronico Per ulteriori dettagli fare riferimento alla direttiva WEEE sul riciclaggio del proprio Stato LINDY No 32797 1 Edition January 2007 C www lindy com
4. switch if the computers BIOS provides the option to disable keyboard error messages and continue boot up In such cases Windows will install the USB keyboard and mouse drivers but you will have no keyboard access to the computer until Windows is up and running If the mouse does not work If this is the first time you have used the computer and you have not yet installed a USB mouse there may be an error message telling you that a mouse is not detected If this happens you should switch the computer off and connect a USB mouse and keyboard directly to it to install the relevant drivers Once this has been done you may connect the KVM switch The KVM Switch will not switch computers Make sure the computer you are trying to switch to is turned on The KVM Switch will only switch to a port if the computer is connected and switched on CE Statement This device complies with the European Regulations for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC of the European Union and it is equipped with the CE mark This unit has to be used with high quality shielded connection cables Only if these high quality shielded cables are used it can be sure that the EMC compatibility is not adversely influenced FCC Statement 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
5. 1 speeds only you can connect the hub to either the keyboard or the mouse ports but you must remember to reconnect your keyboard or your mouse to the hub Typical Example Computers gt j ee m CECE a e d a a a ria ee ee a T nul h pe i re mr ja ao vif f J TI Me nl LE ne a s Fa nn ee a F Te me i a parse Le 4 PE a La L 1 1 f zal A Monitor ne TK o pe En ig be nh I JUS NA Je AZ External USB Printer LE T Hard Drive User Manual English Troubleshootinc When a computer is switched off or in sleep or standby mode then the monitor will not show any display Note that this is not a sign of a faulty KVM Switch Wake up your computer from sleep or standby mode as you would do in the normal way Before commencing further troubleshooting please ensure that all cables are inserted correctly into the relevant ports You may wish to label each of the cables for easy identification and to avoid confusion later Make sure that both the connected computers support booting up with a USB keyboard and USB mouse attached This feature requires USB legacy support from your computer s BIOS If your computer cannot boot with USB keyboards attached please check the motherboard suppliers website for the most recent BIOS update which includes USB legacy support If this is not available then you can only use a USB KVM
6. away electrical and electronic equipment Instead these products must enter the recycling process Each individual EU member state has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency Germany Deutschland Die Europ ische Union hat mit der WEEE Direktive umfassende Regelungen f r die Verschrottung und das Recycling von Elektro und Elektronikprodukten geschaffen Diese wurden von der Bundesregierung im Elektro und Elektronikgerategesetz ElektroG in deutsches Recht umgesetzt Dieses Gesetz verbietet vom 24 M rz 2006 an das Entsorgen von entsprechenden auch alten Elektro und Elektronikger ten ber die Hausm lltonne Diese Ger te m ssen den lokalen Sammelsystemen bzw rtlichen Sammelstellen zugef hrt werden Dort werden sie kostenlos entgegen genommen Die Kosten f r den weiteren Recyclingprozess bernimmt die Gesamtheit der Ger tehersteller France En 2006 l union Europ enne a introduit la nouvelle r glementation WEEE pour le recyclage de tout quipement lectrique et lectronique Chaque Etat membre de l Union Europ enne a mis en application la nouvelle r glementation WEEE de mani res l g rement diff rentes Veuillez suivre le d cret d application correspondant l limination des d chets lectriques ou
7. 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 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 Consult the dealer or an experienced 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 WEEE Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling of Electronic Products et A United Kingdom In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations WEEE for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment It is no longer allowable to simply throw
8. mp mouse are detected Microphone Connection Pink Plug your microphone into this socket Keyboard Input Connect your USB Speaker Connection Green keyboard here Connect your stereo speakers here Mouse Input Monitor Connection Plug your USB Connect your VGA mouse into this monitor here socket KVM Cables Connect the integrated KVM cables from the switch to your computers as detailed below USB Connector Plug this into an available USB port on Video Connection your computer Connect this plug to the 15 Way VGA port on Speaker Connector Green your computer Plug this jack into your Microphone Connector Pink Connect this to your computer s computer s speaker output P p P microphone port User Manual English KVM Switch Detection First Time Operation After connecting the KVM Switch for the first time each computer will automatically detect the switch and the keyboard and mouse that are connected to it During this process please do not try and switch between computers There are three methods of controlling this KVM Switch Push button Hotkeys KVM Switcher software Hotkey and software switching is supported by Windows PCs only Mac users must use the push button to switch ports Note You can only switch to a port if a computer is connected to it and powered on Each time you switch between computers there will be a very brief delay as the computer detects the keyboard and mouse c
9. onnected to the KVM switch This process is indicated by the port LED flashing The LED produces a solid glow when the port is fully active and keyboard mouse control is enabled The Port LED flashes during keyboard amp mouse detection User Manual English Push button switching The Select button on top of the KVM switch allows direct selection of the ports Simply press the button to switch Using a Mac and PC combination lf you are connecting a Mac and PC to the KVM Switch we recommend you use a PC keyboard for console control Please be aware that if you are used to using a Mac keyboard the shortcut keys will correspond to different keys on a PC keyboard Furthermore not all Mac keyboard controls will be available when using a PC keyboard Hotkey switching lf you are using PCs only you can switch by pressing the Scroll Lock key twice Scroll ae switches between computers within 2 seconds Software switching Windows PC users can switch using the supplied KVM Switcher software This utility also allows user defined hotkeys to be set up Autoscan operation and the ability to switch computers without switching audio The software must be installed on both computers if you want to switch between them using the utility Installing the KVM Switcher software Insert the supplied CD into your CD ROM drive The program should auto run If it does not simply double click the KVMin exe file in the CD folde
10. r Follow the on screen instructions to install the software User Manual English Using the KVM Switcher Utility Once the KVM Switcher software has been installed the following icon will be appear on your desktop Pari One of the following icons will also appear in the Notification Area of the Task Bar LISE TA depending on if and how the KVM switch has been connected Switcher D 2 Q If the KVM Switch has not been connected you will see the icon on the right otherwise you will see either a 1 or a 2 as shown above depending on which port the computer is connected to To switch using software control simply right click the icon in the Task Bar The following pop up window will appear Settings Switch To PCL Start Qubo Scan Exit select Switch to PC1 or Switch to PC2 depending on the computer you are currently controlling Switch to PC3 and Switch to PC4 are not selectable The KVM switch will immediately switch to the other computer Select Start Autoscan to begin automatic switching between computers To stop automatic switching right click the icon and select Stop Autoscan User Manual English KVM Switcher Configuration To launch the KVM Switcher configuration utility double click the icon on the desk top or right click the icon on the taskbar and select Settings The following window will appear _USBKVMSwitcher Hot key To Switch To PCI CTRL ALT L
11. x Most of these systems do not have the required support and drivers for the USB KVM device included as of January 2007 and may not boot up correctly or may not be able recognise the attached USB devices lf you are using a Mac you can switch using the push button only For future improvements including software switching for Mac users please visit the product page No 32797 on the LINDY website and check for updated software Recommended System Requirements PC with USB support running Windows ME 2000 XP or Vista Mac with OS X or above Features 2 Port USB KVM Switch with audio support Built in 1 4m KVM Audio connection cables Microphone and speakers support Push button for switching ports PC and Mac Hotkey and software switching PC only Allows connection to a USB hub for sharing peripherals USB 1 1 speed only Easy Plug amp Play installation Package Contents LINDY KVM Switch Compact USB Audio Software amp Manual CD Printed English French German amp Italian Quick Guides User Manual English Product Overview amp Installation KVM Switch Before beginning switch off your computers and monitor Make the connections to the KVM switch and your computers as detailed below and then switch on your computers your monitor and your speakers if required Port LED Port Select Push Button Glows when this port is Press this button to switch ports selected flashes briefly while keyboard a
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