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LINDY CPU Switch Smart
Installation and Use
Part
© 2002 LINDY Electronics Ltd.
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Part Number 32251
First Edition (January 2002)
CPU Switch Smart - Installation and Use
LINDY CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC 32251
Model
SUN-MAC-PC
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GB USA Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. LINDY 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience. Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the GREY port on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart. OPERATION GUIDE SUMMARY The CPU Switch Smart's default configuration is suitable for most systems. A computer may be selected using
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Kurzanleitung Installation & Betrieb D D EIGENSCHAFTEN Am LINDY CPU Switch SMART SUN-MAC-PC können auch im gemischten Betrieb Rechner aus verschiedenen Welten gleichzeitig betrieben werden. So können sowohl SUN Rechner mit Mini-DIN-8 Tastatur/Maus (sowie mit zukünftigen USB Schnittstellen) und VGA (HD-15 oder 13W3) Anschluss betrieben werden, wie auch gleichzeitig PCs mit USB, PS/2 und VGA sowie moderne MACs mit USB und VGA. Auf der Eingabeseite (Bedienkonsole, Arbeitsplatz) finden Tastaturen
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ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DES HANDBUCHES Die Voreinstellungen (Defaultkonfiguration) des CPU Switch SMART ist für die meisten Einsatzzwecke geeignet. Der CPU Switch SMART SUN-MAC-PC kann über die angeschlossenen Rechner mit Strom versorgt werden. Beim Anschluss mehrerer Rechner wird die Stromentnahme auf alle Rechner verteilt, so dass auch das Abschalten einzelner Rechner kein Problem darstellt. Der Computer, auf dem gearbeitet werden soll, kann auf verschiedene Arten ausgewählt werden: entweder durch Drü
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E Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3-en-1 teclado/vídeo/ratón. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart. RESUMEN DE LA GUÍA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO La configuración por defecto del CPU Switch Smart es adecuada para la mayoría de los s
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F Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière du CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Les câbles clavier/vidéo/souris LINDY 3-in-1 sont recommandés pour des raisons pratiques. Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port GRIS à l'arrière du CPU Switch Smart. MODE D'EMPLOI SOMMAIRE La configuration par défaut du CPU Switch Smart convient à la plupart des systèmes. Pour sélectionner u
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I G Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell’CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi LINDY combinati 3-in- 1 tastiera/video/mouse. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell’CPU Switch Smart. SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazione di default dell’CPU Switch Smart è adatta alla maggior parte dei sistemi. Si può selezionare un computer
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About this manual CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC - Installation and Use First edition (January 2002) (c) 2002 LINDY Part No. 32251 www.LINDY.com All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY 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 not
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Warranty LINDY warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three 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. 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 th
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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. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to This equipment generates, uses and can radiate comply with the limits for a class A computing radio frequency energy and if not installed and device in accorda
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Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................... 6 1.1 Key features............................................................................................6 1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................8 1.3 Remote controller contents.....................................................................8 1.4 Product information ...............................................
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4. CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC configuration options............ 32 4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................32 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time .................................................32 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels .....................................33 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ...............................................................35 4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Your CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is a very high performance multi-platform keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of computer hardware and software platforms. Stereo speaker and microphone connections add further to the CPU Switch Smart's versatility by enabling you to control several multimedia computers from a single console. Your CPU Switch Smart intelligently handles the conversions betw
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Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup. On SPU models, continuous USB device emulation ensures reliable and quick switching without having to wait several seconds for the USB bus to enumerate. Interface powered operation – CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience. Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the active ports. Stereo audio and micropho
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Keyboard, mouse and CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. All ports are active simultaneously – all computers may all be booted at the same time. Keyboard data flowing through the CPU Switch Smart is kept in its "native" format which enables the additional keys on enhanced keyboards to be supported. Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality.
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1.4 Product information Figure 1 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC front view Figure 2 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC rear view CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PCInstallation and Use Page 9
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Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory) Figure 4 - Rear view of CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PCInstallation and Use Page 10
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2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to each of your computers. These cables are specially constructed for use with the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC and may be purchased from your CPU Switch Smart SUN- MAC-PC supplier. Cable specifications and part codes are given in appendix A. A suitable keyboard. Supported types are: 1) A Sun keyboard with an 8 pin mini-DIN connector (recommended if you are going to connect any Sun computers to the MP). 2
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You may also need one or more of the following adapters. These adapters may be obtained from your CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC supplier and other good retailers. Video adapter - 13W3 male connector to 15 pin D-type connector (LINDY part code: 70127) If you have a Sun computer with an older style 13W3 video connector then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 15 way D-type format. Keyboard adapter - 6 pin mini-DIN female to 5 pin standard DIN male (LINDY part code: 70130) If you have a
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Use of PS/2 and RS232 style mice with the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC - All of the mouse connections from CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to PCs support either a PS/2 or an RS232 mouse. CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC automatically converts from the PS/2 mouse commands to RS232 serial mouse commands. Serial mice types are selected by using an adapter as described in Appendix A. The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one. 2.2 Mounting the CPU Swit
