LINDY 32166 4 Port USB 2.0 and Audio KM Switch User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- LINDY
Table of Contents
Port USB 2.0 and Audio KM Switch
User Manual
Safety Instructions
! WARNING !
Please read the following safety information carefully and always keep this
document with the product.
**** Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injuries or
death from electric shock, fire or damage to the product. Touching the
internal components or a damaged cable may cause electric shock, which may
result in death.
This device is a switching type power supply and can work with supply voltages
in the range 100 – 240 VAC For worldwide usability four different AC adapters
are enclosed: Euro type, UK type, US/Japan type and Australia/New Zealand
type. Use the appropriate AC adapter as shown in the picture and ensure it is
firmly secured in place and does not detach by pulling before installing into
a power socket. To reduce risk of fire, electric shocks or damage:
- Do not open the product nor its power supply. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
- Only qualified servicing personnel may carry out any repairs or maintenance.
- Never use damaged cables.
- Do not expose the product to water or places of moisture.
- Do not use this product outdoors it is intended for indoor use only.
- Do not place the product near direct heat sources. Always place it in a well-ventilated place.
- Do not place heavy items on the product or the cables.
- Please ensure any adapters are firmly secured and locked in place before inserting into a wall socket
Instructions for Use of Power Supply
If fitted, remove the plastic protective piece from the adapter.
Insert the required plug into the adapter. The plugs are keyed to avoid
incorrect insertion. Allow the latch on the adapter to engage into the recess
on the plug. Make sure the plug is locked firmly in place before use!
CAUTION!
Keep out of reach of children.
NEVER insert the plug separately into a mains socket!
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the 4 Port USB 2.0 & Audio KM Switch. This product
has been designed to provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits
from both a INDY -year warranty and free lifetime technical support. To
ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
The Lindy 4 Port USB 2.0 Audio KM Switch is a compact desktop solution for
providing switching of up to four PCs from a single keyboard and mouse,
sharing additional USB 2.0 peripherals and upporting stereo audio playback
via the 3.5mm connection.
The mouse roaming function allows the user to switch easily by moving the
cursor across screen borders in ifferent layouts using 4 monitors, ensuring
each monitor remains connected to their respective PC, without any software
installation.
Package Contents
- 4 Port USB 2.0 & Audio KM Switch
- 4 x Rubber Feet
- 12VDC 1.5A Multi-country Power Supply (UK, EU, US & AUS), Barrel Size: 5.5/2.1mm DC Jack
- This Manual
Features
- Simple switching of USB mice and keyboards via push buttons, keyboard hotkeys and Mouse Roaming function
- USB 2.0 ports to share USB devices
- 3.5mm audio output allows for connection of headphones or speakers to add immersive 2-channel audio
Specification
- Console Interfaces: 2 x USB HID Type A (Female), 3.5mm audio out (Female), 2 x USB 2.0 Type A (Female)
- PC/Server Interfaces: 4 x USB 2.0 Type B (Female), 4 x 3.5mm audio in (Female)
- Active status LEDs on each port:
- Blue – Connected PC is Powered On
- Red – Selected PC
- Plug & Play, no software required
- Supports Windows, Linux & Mac OS (BIOS is not supported)
- Black, metal housing
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
- Humidity: 0 – 80% RH (non-condensing)
Installation
Before starting the installation, please ensure that all devices are
powered off.
- Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB HID ports on the rear panel of the unit.
- If required, connect speakers or headphones to the 3.5mm audio out port on the rear panel of the unit.
- Using USB 2.0 A to B cables (not included, suggested max length: 3m (9.84ft)), connect 4 PCs to the KV switches’ USB PC ports.
- If required, using 3.5mm audio cables (not included), connect the source PC’s audio connection to the KM switch’s audio input ports.
- Once all connections are made please connect the power supply and power on all devices.
- The KM Switch registers as a Virtual HID device to the USB host.
Operation
Computer port selection can be made using the push buttons on the front panel,
via hotkey commands or via the Mouse Roaming function.
Depending on the configuration, only the KM ports (USB keyboard and mouse) or
KM and USB 2.0 and/or audio ports are switched.
To learn more about these features, please refer to the keyboard hotkey
switching options below.
Keyboard Hotkeys
Hotkey commands can be activated pressing leading code “Ctrl” + “Ctrl”.
| Hotkey | Function |
|---|
Leading code + “Alt”
(hold) + “Q” + “1” ~ “4”| Mouse Roaming On (Default), please refer to Mouse
Roaming settings
Leading code + “Alt”(hold) + “Q” + “0”| Mouse Roaming Off.
Leading code + “1” ~ “4”| Switch to port 1 ~ 4.
Leading code + “0”| Return to last selected port.
Leading code + “F5”| Bind (Default) / Unbind audio.
Leading code + “A”| Force audio to follow the currently selected port.
Leading code + “F7”/”F8”| Unbind / Bind the first (F7) and the second (F8) USB
2.0 port.
Leading code + “U”| Force USB 2.0 ports to follow the currently selected port.
Mouse Roaming Hotkey Settings
Hotkey| Function|
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Leading code + “Alt” (hold)+ “Q” + “1”| Monitor 4 x 1 (Vertical)| 4× 1
Leading code + “Alt” (hold)+ “Q” + “2”| Monitor 2 x 2| 2× 2
Leading code + “Alt” (hold)+ “Q” + “3”| Monitor 1 + 3| 1+3
Leading code + “Alt” (hold) + “Q” + “4”| Monitor 1 x 4| 1× 4
Leading code + “Alt” (hold)+ “Q” + “X” + “1”
(connecting ports 2, 3 & 4)| Monitor 2 – 1| 2-1
Leading code + “Alt” (hold + “Q” + “X” + “1” (connecting ports 1, 2 & 3)| Monitor 1 – 2| **1-2
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User Manual
| Hotkey | Function |
|---|---|
| Leading code + “Alt” (hold)+ “↑” | Speed up the mouse cursor, -100 Dpi each |
time pressing “↑” while holding down “Alt”.
Leading code + “Alt” (hold)+ ”↓”| Speed down the mouse cursor, +100 Dpi each
time pressing “↓” while holding down “Alt”.
Leading code + “Alt” (hold) + “S”| Beep once= set 2400 Dpi
Beep twice= set 800 Dpi
Beep 3 times= set 200 Dpi
Leading code + “Alt” (hold) + “xx” xx= 01 ~ 48| 01= 100 Dpi; 02= 200 Dpi; 20=
2000 Dpi; 24= 2400 Dpi; 48= 4800 Dpi
Leading code + “Alt” (hold) + “R”| Borderless circulation ON (beep once) or
OFF (beep twice)
(enable/disable switching from PC 1 to PC 4 by moving mouse cursor
leftward for example while PC 1 is selected).
Recycling Information
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic
Products
Europe, 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 imply throw away electrical and electronic equipment.
Instead, these products must enter the recycling process. Each individual EU
member state, as well as the UK, has mplemented 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.
CE/FCC Statement
CE Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant European CE
requirements.
FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide easonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. You are cautioned that changes or modification not
expressly approved by the party responsible or 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:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The enclosed power supply has passed Safety test requirements, conforming to the US American versions of the international Standard IEC 60950-1 or 60065 or 62368-1.
Hersteller / Manufacturer (EU):
LINDY-Elektronik GmbH
Markircher Str. 20
68229 Mannheim
Germany
Email: info@lindy.com,
T: +49 (0)621 470050| Manufacturer (UK):
LINDY Electronics Ltd
Sadler Forster Way
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY
England
sales@lindy.co.uk,
T: +44 (0)1642 754000
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Tested to comply with FCC standards.
For commercial use only.
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