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Global Preferences
Global preferences are available only to the
Admin user and allow settings to be made
that affect all users attached to the MC5.
Autoscan Mode
Settings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs
The MC5 supports an autoscan mode that automatically scans between the
connected computers in sequence. There are three autoscan modes. In the
first mode the MC5 will scan all the named computers that are defined in
the autoscan list (SCAN LIST). The computers defined in the scan list may be
connected to cascaded MC5 units. If you wish to scan the ports on the current
MC5 then you may select ALL the available computers or just the available
computers that are currently powered on (the ACTIVE computers). Scanning just
the active computers avoids blank screens from being displayed and stops the
monitor from going into a power down state on every scan cycle.
WARNING - Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power
save relays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an
inactive PC. If you are using such a monitor you must not set the MC5 to
scan ALL ports. Constant switching on and off of your monitor’s relay will
eventually damage your monitor. If you are using the SCAN LIST option
then you should ensure that all the computers are active if you are using
one of these monitors.
If you choose to use the SCAN LIST option then you may define the computers
to be scanned in the following manner.
To define the autoscan list
Note: Ensure that you are
logged in
as the ADMIN user.
1 From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS.
2 Select EDIT AUTOSCAN LIST from the menu. A list of defined computers
will appear. Computers affixed with a ‘+’ will be autoscanned during the
autoscan cycle. To add/remove a computer to/from the autoscan list, move
the selection bar over the computer name and press SPACE BAR. To add all
named computers press F1. To remove all named computers press F2.
3 When all the computers that you wish to scan are affixed with a ‘+’, press
RETURN or ENTER to save the selections. The selected computers will be
autoscanned in alphabetical order when you activate autoscan mode (when
the SCAN LIST option is selected).
Autoscan Period
Settings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 15, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5 MINUTES
The autoscan time defines the length of time that the MC5 will display video
(and play audio) from an autoscanned computer before changing to the next
computer. If the DISABLED setting is chosen then no autoscan functions will be
available.
LINDY MC5
Global Preferences
Mouse Switching :
ENABLED
Screen Saver :
DISABLED
Autoscan Mode :
SCAN LIST
Autoscan Period :
5 SECONDS
OSD Dwell Time :
2 SECONDS
User Timeout :
2 SECONDS
RS232 Mouse Type :
INTELLIMSE
Mouse Type :
LOGITECH
Space-Toggle
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Esc-Quit
To get here
1 From a local, remote or global keyboard,
log on as ‘admin’ user.
2 Press
(hotkeys can change).
3 Press to select ‘More menus’.
4 Select ‘Global Preferences’.
Mouse Switching
Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED
The computer channel can be switched using a three button mouse or
IntelliMouse. Pressing the central button or wheel button together with the
left hand mouse button will cause the MC5 to switch to the next available
computer. When mouse switching is enabled the central mouse button or wheel
mouse button is allocated to control the MC5 and is not therefore available
for use by computer applications. If you want to use the central mouse button
within your applications you will need to disable mouse switching. The rotation
action of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected and is always available to the
computer application.
Screen Saver
Settings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTES
To avoid burning out the phosphor on CRT monitor screens, the MC5 can be set
to blank the screen after no keyboard or mouse activity has been detected for
a selected timeout period. If preferred, the user can blank the screen manually
by selecting channel ‘0’ using the keyboard hotkeys or by pressing ESC from the
login screen.
