Avocent AUTOVIEW SWITCH Guide de l'utilisateur

AutoView®Installer/User Guide

4 AutoView Installer/User GuidePush-button and keyboard switchingIn addition to using the on-screen menus, you can switch computer channels in one of

Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Figure 1.1: A Typical AutoView ConfigurationCompatibilityPS/2 peripheralsThe AutoView requires a PS/2 mouse and key

6 AutoView Installer/User GuideXGA/XGA-II supportIf you wish to use XGA or XGA-II video, you will need to purchase an adaptor available through Avoce

ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Rack Mounting your AutoView Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Instal

Chapter 2: Installation 9 Chapter 2: InstallationGetting StartedBefore installing your AutoView system, refer to the lists below to ensure that y

10 AutoView Installer/User Guide2. Line up the holes in the side brackets with the screw holes in the sides of the AutoView unit.3. Using the previ

Chapter 2: Installation 11 Installing the AutoViewThe diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your AutoView switch. Follow the s

12 AutoView Installer/User GuideTo install an AutoView switch:1. Power down all computers that will be part of your AutoView system.2. Prepare the

Chapter 2: Installation 13 Installing a Multiple Switch SystemThe following diagram illustrates one possible cascading configuration using your A

INSTRUCTIONSThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur

14 AutoView Installer/User GuideTo cascade multiple AutoView units:1. Follow steps 1-7 of the procedure To install an AutoView switch.2. Plug the 2

ContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Setting up the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3: Operations 17 Chapter 3: OperationsOverviewYour AutoView may be operated in a non-secure (no password required) or secure (password r

18 AutoView Installer/User Guide2. In non-secure mode, the Administrator Channel List appears.-or-In secure mode, the User Login window appears. Typ

Chapter 3: Operations 19 To select a channel in the OSD:1. Use your Up and Down Arrow keys, the Page Up and Down keys or the mouse to select a c

20 AutoView Installer/User GuideFigure 3.3: Administrator Command MenuAdministrator Commands Features ListCommand DescriptionChannel Maintenance Add

Chapter 3: Operations 21 4. Press the Up or Down Arrow key to select a specific menu or command.5. Press Enter to access a menu or activate a co

22 AutoView Installer/User Guide7. When prompted for another cascade level, type N and press Enter.-or-Press Escape to exit the window without savin

Chapter 3: Operations 23 To change a channel name:1. Press the keyboard Control key twice within one second. The Administrator Channel List appe

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24 AutoView Installer/User GuideFigure 3.6: Change Channel Address Menu6. Type the new channel address and press Enter.-or-Press Escape at any point

Chapter 3: Operations 25 ID Window SettingsOperation ProcedureMove the ID window Use the Arrow keys or mouse to move the ID window's posit

26 AutoView Installer/User GuideSetting User Station SecurityThe Administrator Functions Menu allows you to create an administrator password, set a s

Chapter 3: Operations 27 Figure 3.7: Administrator Functions MenuTo create the administrator account:1. Press the Control key twice to access t

28 AutoView Installer/User GuideTo set up additional users:1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.2. Press the Con

Chapter 3: Operations 29 Scanning alphanumerically allows you to scan all your channels in alphanumeric order according to the Administrator Cha

30 AutoView Installer/User Guide3. Highlight Turn Scanning On or Turn Scanning Off from the menu. This is a toggle option - only one scanning option

Chapter 3: Operations 31 Resetting your MouseIf your mouse locks up during normal use with the AutoView, you may be able to re-establish operati

32 AutoView Installer/User Guidecommands until the Enter or the Escape key is pressed to terminate Command Mode. None of the keystrokes entered will

Chapter 3: Operations 33 Additional Command Mode hotkey sequencesIn addition to switching channels, you can also use the Command Mode to control

USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user&apos

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ContentsAppendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 37Appendix B: Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Appendix C:

Appendices 37 AppendicesAppendix A: Technical SpecificationsAutoView Specifi cations Mechanical Height: 1.7" (4.5 cm) Width: 17.2"

38 AutoView Installer/User GuideAppendix B: PairingPairing connects two AutoView units serially, allowing access to 16 computers with one keyboard, m

Appendices 39 To confi gure your secondary unit:1. Power down all computers that will be part of your AutoView system.2. Prepare the location fo

40 AutoView Installer/User GuideFigure B.3: Administrator Functions Menu12. Press the Escape key repeatedly to exit from the OSD menu.13. Power d

Appendices 41 To connect your paired AutoView units:1. Locate the pairing cable kit (CDUAL), containing two cables. The fi rst cable is a Y-video

42 AutoView Installer/User GuideTo add new channels with paired units:1. Press the Control key twice to bring up the Administrator Channel List menu

Appendices 43 Appendix C: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encou

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Product OverviewFeatures and Benefi ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . .

44 AutoView Installer/User GuideAppendix D: TroubleshootingNo status light Verify that the unit is turned on. Check the power cable. Turn off the

Appendices 45 Mouse jumps or “hugs” screen If the mouse has been hot-plugged while running in Windows, you may need to close and restart Windows

46 AutoView Installer/User GuideKeyboard is inoperable after switching channels Try changing the keyboard scan set for that channel by using the ke

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Contents1Product OverviewFeatures and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsThe AutoView allows you to control up to 64 PCs with one keyboard,