Cybex AutoViewUS

Installer/User Guide
AutoView Commander Installer/User Guide

AutoView Commander
Installer/User Guide
Cybex Computer Products International Ltd.

Cybex House
Shannon Free Zone
Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
(Tel) 00353 61 471 877 (Fax) 00353 61 471 871
www.cybex.ie
©1999 Cybex Computer Products Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Microsoft and Kensington are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Logitech, Mouseman and
Trackman are trademarks of Logitech, Inc. Cybex is a registered trademark of Cybex Computer Products
Corporation. AutoView, Commander, AutoBoot, RSP, 4xP, 1xP and all part numbers are trademarks of Cybex
Computer Products Corporation. IntelliMouse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
FCC Notification
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Notification
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Feature Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 - Installation
Basic Install ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Advanced Install ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 - Basic Operations

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Keyboard Control .................................................................................................................................. 10
Keyboard Switching ............................................................................................................................. 11
System Control & Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4 - On-Screen Display Operations
Activating OSD ...................................................................................................................................... 13
The OSD Window .................................................................................................................................. 14
The Command Menu ........................................................................................................................... 15
Basic Channel Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 16
The ID Window ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Administrator Functions ..................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 5 - Channel Scanning

Choosing a Scanning Method .......................................................................................................... 23
Setting the Scanning Order ............................................................................................................... 24
Turning Scanning On and Off........................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Scanning Dwell Time .................................................................................................... 25
Scanning and Security ......................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 - Appendices
A: Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 27
B: Pairing .................................................................................................................................................. 28
C: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 34
D: Problem Report ................................................................................................................................. 39
INSTRUCTIONS: The exclamation mark within an equilateral tri-

angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature ac-
companying the appliance.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-

bol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
PROTECTIVE EARTHING TERMINAL: A terminal which must be

connected to the earth prior to making any other connections to
the equipment.
POWER ON: This symbol indicates the principle on/off switch is in

the on position.
POWER OFF: This symbol indicates the principle on/off switch is in

the off position.
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Feature Overview
Product Overview
The AutoView Commander allows you to control up to 64 PCs with one

keyboard, monitor and mouse. Each computer can be up to 30 feet away
from the AutoView. The AutoView works with IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems,
and 100% compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and
XGA-II video. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse peripherals are supported
through the rear of the unit.
Expansion for up An AutoView unit will support from one to eight attached PCs, or channels.
to 64 computers If more than eight channels are needed, multiple units can be cascaded
together for expansion. Up to 2 tiers of units can be connected for a total
of 64 attached computers in one system.
AutoBoot The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power up or
technology after a power failure. PCs are booted transparently without operator
intervention, and may be powered up one at a time or all at once. When the
power stabilizes, a channel may be selected. The first available channel is
automatically selected upon power-up of the base AutoView.
On-screen display Configure and control your AutoView with on-screen menuing! Name
capability your computer channels anything you wish, then select the desired
computer from an easy-to-use menu. Secondary menus let you configure
and initiate channel scanning and other system features.
Advanced security Use the advanced two-level security feature to configure and control
for total control server access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has
over system access full access privileges; individual users can have viewing or viewing/
editing capability for each attached server.
IntelliMouse The AutoView offers full support for the Microsoft IntelliMouse.
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OSD Configuration The OSD Configuration Utility allows the administrator to easily configure
Utility and download a channel list with defined users and access privileges to
the entire system. This utility will also read and save your current
configuration for extra security.
Push-button & In addition to using the on-screen menus, you can switch computer
keyboard switching channels in one of three easy ways: via the AutoView channel push-
buttons, with the Scan button or with a simple keyboard sequence.
“Keep Alive” AutoView’s “Keep Alive” feature allows attached servers to power the unit
feature in the event of an AutoView power failure. This prevents attached PCs
from locking up and keeps you from losing time and data.
PS/2 mouse For added compatibility with your current equipment, AutoView features
translation PS/2 mouse translation capability. Operated through the AutoView, your
PS/2 mouse will work with any attached PC - regardless of whether the
computer is serial or PS/2 mouse compatible!
Built-in scanning A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan,
capabilities your PCs without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected,
scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes with
the next channel in sequence.
Status indicator Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status of your AutoView
LEDs unit. Status, scanning and channel LEDs take the guesswork out of system
operation and diagnostics.
A typical AutoView configuration is shown below.
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Product Overview
Compatibility
PS/2 peripherals The AutoView requires a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. The following mice
are known to be compatible:
IBM PS/2-style Logitech Trackman

Kensington Microsoft Serial-PS/2 mouse
Logitech Mouseman (PS/2) Microsoft IntelliMouse
Other manufacturers' mice may operate with the AutoView. If you

experience problems using an untested mouse, contact Cybex Technical
Support with the manufacturer and model number of the mouse.
XGA/XGA-II If you wish to use XGA or XGA-II video, you will need to purchase an
support adaptor available through Cybex.
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Basic Install
Installation
1. Power down all computers that will be part of your AutoView

system.
Connecting your Peripherals
2. Locate your PS/2 keyboard, VGA video monitor and PS/2 mouse.
3. Plug your VGA monitor cable into the port labeled on the back of
your AutoView. Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable and your PS/2 mouse
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Connecting Computers to the AutoView
4. Locate your first input cable. It will have a 25-pin “D” connector at one
end. Plug this cable into any lettered channel port on the rear of the
AutoView. The other end of the input cable will have five connectors:
a 15-pin “HDD” connector for your video, a 5-pin DIN/6-pin miniDIN
connector for an AT or PS/2 keyboard connection, and a 9-pin serial/
6-pin miniDIN connector for a serial or PS/2 mouse connection. The
PS/2 mouse connector is designated by a yellow band or mouse icon.
Use only the keyboard and mouse connectors which are

appropriate for your PC, and leave the others unconnected.
Plug these connectors into the matching ports on your computer.
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properly attached to the AutoView.
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Installation
6. Locate the power cord that came with your AutoView unit. Plug it into
the IEC power connector on the AutoView. Make sure that the power
switch is off, then plug the other end of the power cord into an
appropriate AC wall socket. This socket must be near the equipment
and easily accessible to allow for unplugging prior to any servicing of
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7. Power up your AutoView unit first, then all attached computers.
The AutoView and all attached computers should be

powered-down before servicing the unit. Always disconnect
the power cord from the wall socket.
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Advanced Install
Attaching Multiple AutoView Units
1. Follow steps 1-6 of the Basic Install section.
2. Plug the 25-pin “D” connector of your input cable into any available
channel port on the rear of your base AutoView unit.
3. Plug the 15-pin video connector on the other end of the cable into the
port labelled on your first cascading AutoView unit. Plug the PS/2
mouse connector, designated by a yellow band or mouse icon, into the
port. Plug the remaining 6-pin miniDIN keyboard connector into the
port. The 9-pin serial and 5-pin DIN connectors are not used for
cascading.
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4. Repeat steps 2-3 for every cascaded AutoView unit in your system.
5. Power up your AutoView unit(s) first, then all attached computers.
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3
Overview
Basic Operations
Your AutoView may be operated in a non-secure (no password required)

or secure (password required) mode. All units ship defaulted to the non-
secure mode. For information on implementing password security see the
“Administrator Functions” section of chapter 4.
PCs may be powered up one at a time or all at once. No operator

intervention is required during booting. As the system stabilizes, the
green LEDs over each channel will illuminate, indicating that the attached
computer is powered on. The amber LED will illuminate at the active
computer. A PC may now be selected via the on-screen display menu or,
if you are in non-secure mode, channel push-buttons, the Scan button or
keyboard hot-key sequence.
The Scan push-button has two LEDs over it. Press the button momentarily
to switch to the next computer in sequence. The amber LED will illuminate
briefly during the channel switch. Press and hold the button for 1 second
to initiate channel scanning. The green LED will illuminate while you are
in scan mode.
There are two status LEDs. The red LED illuminates if an internal failure
occurs. The green LED will blink for several seconds during power up
while the system performs a self-diagnostic. After initialization, the green
LED remains illuminated during normal operation and blinks only when
you are in Command Mode.
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Keyboard Control
The following notational conventions appear throughout this chapter to

illustrate commands for operating the AutoView. Whenever you see one of
the symbols listed on the left side of the table, substitute the corresponding
steps or values listed on the right side of the table.
Convention Key Sequence or Value

Enter Command Mode:
<CM> 1. Press and hold down the ‘Num Lock’ key.
2. Press and release the minus (-) key on the numeric keypad.
3. Release the ‘Num Lock’ key.
Note: For alternate hot-key sequences, see ‘System Control &
Maintenance’ later in this chapter.
<Enter> Press the ‘Enter’ or ‘Return’ key. The <Enter> command is used to
execute an instruction and exit from Command Mode.
Addr The letters over the push-buttons on your AutoView are your PCs'
addresses. Enter the letter, A-H, for the PC you're selecting. For
cascaded systems, enter the address of the base unit first.
Example: You have an AutoView unit cascaded from channel B of

your base unit. To access the PC at channel C of this second
(cascaded) unit, enter BC.
<ESC> Press the ‘Escape’ key. The <ESC> command is used to exit
Command Mode without executing an instruction.
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Basic Operations
Keyboard
Switching
One of the ways to change the active channel in a non-secured AutoView
system is by entering a short sequence of keystrokes on the keyboard. This
is called keyboard, or hot-key, switching.
Note: Hot-key switching is only available in the default non-secure state.

For more information on secure versus non-secure operation, see
the ‘Administrator Functions’ section of Chapter 4.
The first set of keystrokes places your system in Command Mode. As long
as you are operating in Command Mode, whatever you type will be
interpreted as channel switch commands until the Enter or the Escape key
is pressed to terminate Command Mode. None of the keystrokes entered
will be forwarded to the attached computer until you exit Command Mode.
Next, enter the address (Addr) for the channel you wish to select.
Press Enter to accept the new channel. The following command line
shows the proper format used to switch your active channel via keyboard.
Key Sequence Action

<CM>Addr<Enter> Selects an active channel via keyboard.
Below is a sample of a keyboard switching session, with an accompanying

explanation for each step.
Key Sequence Action
1. <CM>E<Enter> Selects Channel E on the base unit as the active channel.
2. <CM>CF<Enter> Selects the AutoView attached to channel C on the base

unit, then selects channel F on the cascaded unit.
3. <CM>G<Enter> Selects Channel G on the base unit as the active channel.
4. <CM>BA<ESC> Exit Command Mode. The instruction is not executed. Channel

G is still the active channel.
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System Control &

Maintenance
The following commands are used for system control and maintenance.
Enter the command sequences to perform the actions described in the
table below.
Key Sequence Action

<CM>Kn<Enter> Sets the keyboard scan set where n is a scan set number 1-3.
<CM>MR<Enter> If you hot-plug your mouse cable, you may experience a loss of
mouse signal. Use this command to restore the signal if you are
using a PC with a standard PS/2 mouse driver.
<CM>MW<Enter> If you hot-plug your mouse cable, you may experience a loss of
mouse signal. Use this command to restore the signal if you are
using a PC with a Microsoft IntelliMouse driver.
<CM>AV<Enter> Displays the current firmware version of the processors inside
your AutoView unit. You must be either at a DOS prompt or in a
text editor/word processor to view this information.
<CM>H1<Enter> Changes the hot-key sequence to the default:
1. Press and hold down the ‘Num Lock’ key.
2. Press and release the minus (-) key on the numeric keypad.
<CM>H2<Enter> Changes the hot-key sequence to the 1st alternate:
1. Press and hold down the ‘Num Lock’ key.
2. Press and release the asterisk (*) key on the numeric keypad.
<CM>H3<Enter> Changes the hot-key sequence to the 2nd alternate:
1. Press and hold down the ‘Control’ key.
2. Press and release the tilde (~) key.
3. Release the ‘Control’ key.
<CM> <Enter>
<CM>ZM<Enter> Use this command to resynchronize the mouse after a device or
computer hot-plug. Repeat, if necessary, until synchronization is
re-established.
Note: Using this command while the mouse is operating
correctly will cause the mouse to lose sync.
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On-Screen Display
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Activating OSD
Operations
Activate on-screen display (OSD) by pressing either of the keyboard Control
keys twice within one second. In nonsecure mode, this brings up the main
OSD Window, “Administrator Channel List”.
In secure mode, activating OSD will bring up the “User Login” window.
Type in your user name and press Enter. The system administrator
should login as “Admin”, “Root” or “Administrator”. If the user name is
valid, the password window will appear. Type your password and press
Enter. This will bring up your “Channel List”. If there is no keyboard
activity, the login window will timeout after 5 minutes and go to a Cybex
screen saver. Press any key to restore the login prompt.
Note: All AutoView units ship in the default non-secure state. For more
information on secure versus non-secure operation, see the section
‘Administrator Functions’.
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The OSD Window

This window lists all named channels in your AutoView system. They
will be listed alphabetically with their channel addresses and access
status beside them. When in secure mode, only the channels that are
accessible to the logged in user will be listed. (See the section
‘Administrator Functions’ for more information.)
Program Manager
? Cybex Control Panel

Administrator Channel List
Name Address Access
Accounting F K
Engineering E K
Jene's PC C VK
Mail Server A VK
Pam's PC B VK
Shop Floor D K
F10-Logout
THE MAIN OSD WINDOW
Use your up and down arrow keys, the page up and down keys, or your
mouse to select a channel. Move immediately to the top or bottom of the
list with the home and end keys. Press a letter while in the main OSD
Window, and the Highlight Bar moves to the first channel name beginning
with that letter. Press the letter repeatedly to scroll through all channels
that begin with that letter from top to bottom. Press Enter to make the
switch. To exit the OSD Window without changing channels, press Esc.
To manually logoff when in secure mode, press F10.
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On-Screen Display Operations
The Command
Menu Once you have activated the main OSD Window, you can open the Command
Menu by either pressing the Control key twice or by typing ALT-M.
The Command Menu options are selected in the same manner as channels
in the OSD Window. Scroll the Highlight Bar up and down and press Enter
when your selection is highlighted.
Program Manager
Cybex Control Panel

Administrator Command Menu
Channel Maintenance
Administrator Functions
Turn Scanning ON
Scanning Order
Sequential Scan Dwell Time
Reset Standard Mouse/Keyboard
Reset Wheel Mouse/Keyboard
Version Information
Games
ENTER-accept ESC-previous
THE COMMAND MENU
If you are operating in non-secure mode or are the system administrator,

you will have several options that do not appear in the User level Command
Menu: Channel Maintenance, Administrator Functions and Sequential
Scan Dwell Time. Channel Maintenance and Administrator Functions are
both covered in separate sections in this chapter. Scanning is covered in
Chapter 5.
If you experience a loss of mouse signal while using the AutoView, select
the ‘Reset Standard Mouse/Keyboard’ option from this menu for a PC with
a standard mouse driver or ‘Reset Wheel Mouse/Keyboard’ if you are using
a PC with a Microsoft IntelliMouse driver. This will reset and in most cases
restore your mouse signal. These commands are equivalent to the
<CM>MR<Enter> and <CM>MW<Enter> keyboard command listed in
the ‘System Control & Maintenance’ section of this manual.
Choose the option ‘Version Information’ to display on your monitor the

current version level of your OSD firmware. Press the Esc key to clear this
information from your screen.
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Basic Channel
Maintenance The Channel Maintenance Menu is accessed from the Administrator
Command Menu, and is available if you are operating in non-secure mode
or if you are the system administrator. Here you can add, delete or alter
individual channels.
Program Manager
? Cybex Control Panel

Configure Channel
Add Channel
Delete Channel
Change Channel Name
Change ChannelAddress
Dwell Time For ID window
Options For ID window
Alpha Scan Dwell Time
Games
THE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE WINDOW
Adding New Channels (base unit only)
1. Select ‘Add channel’ from the Channel Maintenance Menu. Type in a

new channel name, up to 14 characters long, and press Enter.
2. Type in the channel letter for the PC you are naming and press Enter.
3. When prompted for another cascade level, type N and press Enter.
Press Esc at any point to exit this operation without adding the channel.
Adding New Channels (with a cascaded unit)
1. Select ‘Add channel’ from the Channel Maintenance Menu. Type in a

new channel name, up to 14 characters long, and press Enter.
2. Type in the AutoView channel letter that corresponds to the port that
the second cascaded AutoView unit is attached to and press Enter.
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3. When prompted for another cascade level, type Y and press Enter.
4. Enter the letter that corresponds to the computer port on the cascaded
AutoView you are adding and press Enter.
5. When you have finished adding levels (up to two total), type N when
prompted for another cascade level and press Enter.
Press Esc at any point to exit this operation without adding the channel.
Deleting an Existing Channel
1. Highlight the channel you wish to delete in the main OSD Window.
2. Press the Control key twice or type Alt-M to access the Command Menu.
3. Select ‘Channel maintenance’ from the Command Menu.
4. Choose the ‘Delete channel’ option.
5. Type Y or N at the prompt to confirm the deletion and press Enter.
Changing Channel Names and Addresses
1. Highlight the channel you wish to change in the main OSD Window.
4. Choose the appropriate option.
5. Enter the new channel name or address and press Enter to accept.
Press Esc at any point to exit this operation without saving the changes.
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The ID Window
The ID Window appears when you change channels and displays the
name of the selected channel. This window can be individually configured
for each channel in your system. The characteristics of the ID Window
can be changed from the Channel Maintenance Menu. This option is
only available if you are operating in non-secure mode or if you are the
system administrator.
Changing the Size, Colour and Position of the ID Window
1. From the main OSD Window, press the Control key twice or type Alt-M
to access the Command Menu.
3. Choose the option ‘Options for ID window’.
Follow the procedures outlined in the table below to change the size,
colour or position of your ID Window.
Operation Procedure
Move the ID Window Use the arrow keys or mouse to move the ID
Window's position on the monitor. If the window
flickers but does not move, continue tapping the
arrow keys until it moves back into range.
Change window background color Press the <PAGE UP> key to cycle through the
available window background colours.
Change text colour Press the <PAGE DOWN> key to cycle through
the available text colours.
Change window size Use the (+) and (-) keys to change the length of
the ID Window.
4. Press Enter to accept the changes or press Esc to exit the menu
without saving the changes.
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Setting the ID Window Dwell Time
This menu selection lets you set the time that the ID Window remains on
screen after a channel switch. Each channel can be configured
independently. The default time is set for 5 seconds.
1. From the main OSD Window, press the Control key twice or type Alt-M
to access the Command Menu.
3. Choose the option ‘Dwell time for ID window’.
4. Enter a number between 0-255 seconds. Entering 0 disables the ID

Window. Entering 255 allows the ID Window to stay on screen the
entire time the channel is active.
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Administrator
Functions The Administrator Functions Menu is accessed from the Command Menu.
Here, you can create an administrator password, set a system logoff time
and create individual user logins with specific access and privileges. This
menu is only used if you are running your system in secure
mode. If you configure an administrator password from this menu, your
system will then be in secure mode. A lock symbol will appear to the right of
the menu headings to indicate secure operation. If you wish to keep your
system in the default non-secure mode, return to the Command Menu. For
the differences between secure and non-secure modes, see below.
Differences between Secure and Non-Secure Operating Modes
Administrator Password
Entering an administrator password places your system in secure mode.
Non-secure systems do not use passwords. To return your system to the
default of non-secure mode, simply delete the administrator password.
When the administrator password is enabled, user passwords must also be
entered or the switch will not be completely secure. The default for users
is no password. Simply hit the enter key at the prompt.
Logoff Capability
You have the option of automatically logging off of the system after an
administrator defined period of inactivity. Timeout values can be set from
0 to 60 minutes. A value of 0 keeps the user logged in continuously. When
the timeout is reached, the current channel is deselected and the display
goes to screen saver mode. Users must login again to access system
computers. This option is only available in secure mode.
Multiple User Logins

You can create up to four user logins in addition to the system
administrator. Use these logins to configure and control server access for
every type of system user. The administrator has full access privileges;
additional users can have viewing or viewing with keyboard and mouse
control capability for each attached server. This option is only available in
secure mode.
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Push-Button and Hot-Key Channel Selection

While in secure mode, all front panel push-buttons and hot-key channel
selection methods are disabled. (This also includes use of the Cybex
Remote Switch Panel (RSP)) All other hot-key commands remain
operational to the administrator only. In non-secure mode, all push-
buttons and hot-key commands function normally.
Creating the Administrator Password
2. Select ‘Administrator Functions’ from the Command Menu.
3. Select ‘Administrator Password’ from the Administrator Menu.
4. Type your password and press Enter. (The password is not case
sensitive.)
5. Repeat entry of the password for confirmation.
CAUTION: Security is enabled once the password has been

created. Store a copy of your password in a safe place.
You should now see the option ‘F10 - Logout’ at the bottom of your main
OSD Window and a lock symbol to the right of the menu headings.
Setting the Administrator Logout Time
3. Select ‘Administrator Logout Time’ from the Administrator Menu.
4. Enter the number of minutes you wish to pass without keyboard/

mouse activity before the administrator is automatically logged out of
the system. The default of 0 keeps the administrator logged on
continuously; 60 is the maximum setting.
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Setting Up Additional Users
3. Select ‘Setup User 1’ from the Administrator Menu.
4. Choose the ‘Name’ sub-menu and enter the name for this user.
5. Choose the ‘Password’ sub-menu and enter the password and confirm
it for this user. (Passwords are not case sensitive.)
6. Choose the ‘Access’ sub-menu. Here, you will see a listing of all attached
servers in the channel list. For each server, choose a level of access for
this user by selecting one of the function keys listed on the screen: F5 for
no access, F6 for video only or F7 for video and keyboard/mouse
capability. The default is set for full access. All changes go into effect as
soon as they are made. Press Enter when you have completed your
configuration.
7. Choose the ‘Logout Time’ sub-menu. Enter a value in minutes for this
user’s logout time. A value of 0 keeps the user logged on continuously;
60 is the maximum setting. The default is set for 5 minutes.
8. Press Enter to accept your selections and repeat steps 3-8 for each
remaining user.
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Channel Scanning
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Choosing a
Scanning Method
AutoView's scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or
scan, your computer channels without intervention. When keyboard
activity is detected, scanning is suspended until all keyboard activity
stops. Scanning then resumes with the next channel in sequence. Mouse
activity will not affect scanning in any way. The length of time each
channel remains on the screen, or dwell time, is configurable and can be
changed at any time.
There are two ways to scan through the channels in your AutoView
system, either sequentially or alphanumerically.
Scanning sequentially allows you to view each of your active channels in

the order that they are attached to the AutoView. The amount of time each
channel remains on the screen, or dwell time, is configurable and is the
same for all channels.
Scanning alphanumerically allows you to scan all your channels in

alphanumeric order according to the channel list in the main OSD Window.
With this scan method, you can adjust the dwell time for each channel or
omit a channel from the scan sequence completely.
Choose whichever method is most appropriate for your configuration.
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Setting the
Scanning Order
1. From the main OSD Window, press the Control key twice or type
Alt-M to access the Command Menu.
2. Choose ‘Scanning order’ from the menu.
3. Select either ‘Sequential order’ or ‘Alphanumeric order’.
4. Press Enter.
Turning Scanning
On and Off
From the OSD menu.
Alt-M to access the Command Menu.
2. Select ‘Turn scanning ON’ or ‘Turn scanning OFF’ from the menu.
This is a toggle option - only one scanning option will show on the
menu at any one time.
3. Press Enter.
With the Scan Button (non-secure mode only)
1. You may initiate scanning by pressing and holding the Step/

Scan push-button until the SCAN LED illuminates.
2. Scanning may be halted if a channel is selected or if the Step/

Scan push-button is pressed again.
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Channel Scanning
By keyboard hot-key sequence (System Administrator or

non-secure mode only)
The following key sequences control scanning.
Key Sequence Action

<CM>SG<Enter> Enables the scan Go command.
<CM>SH<Enter> Enables the scan Halt command.
Setting the
Scanning Dwell
Time For Sequential Scanning
(System Alt-M to access the Command menu.
Administrators and
non-secure mode 2. Choose the option ‘Sequential Scan Dwell Time.’
users.)
3. Enter a number between 2-60 seconds. The value you enter will be
the dwell time for each active channel in the system.
For Alphanumeric Scanning

1. Highlight the channel that you wish to configure in the main
OSD Window.
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2. Next, press the Control key twice or type Alt-M to access the
Command Menu.
3. Select ‘Channel Maintenance’ from the Command Menu.
4. Choose the option ‘Alpha Scan Dwell Time’.
5. Enter a number between 0-255 seconds. Enter 0 to skip a channel

during scanning.
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Scanning and
Security
In non-secure mode, you may scan channels either alphanumerically
according to the channel list or sequentially through all attached servers.
Note that with sequential scanning, you will pause at every active
channel, regardless of whether that channel has been added to the
channel list or not.
In secure mode, you will only scan through channels that appear on
the channel list, regardless of the scanning method chosen.
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A: Specifications
Appendices
Mechanical Height: 1.7" (4.5 cm)

Width: 17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth: 6.5" (16.51 cm)
Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.91 kg)
Environmental/ Operating Temperature: 41° (5°C) to 104° (40°C)

Power Storage Temperature: -4° (-20°C) to 122° (50°C)
Input Power: 8.0 W

Operating Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC
Power Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
Supported Hardware Computer: IBM PC/AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles

Video Modes: VGA, SVGA, (XGA, XGA-II with adaptor)
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Peripherals: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, IntelliMouse
(PS/2 only)
Agency Approvals UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950
FCC part 15A, EN55022, EN50082
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B: Pairing
Pairing connects two AutoView units serially, allowing access to 16

computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse without using a
computer port. It is used in place of cascading two units. To pair your
AutoView units, use the instructions below instead of those given in the
Installation chapter.
Initial Configurations
1. Select one of your two AutoView units to be used as the slave unit.
2. Connect your VGA monitor cable to the port labeled on the back of
this unit. Next, connect your keyboard to the port labelled on the
same unit.
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3. Locate the power cord that came with your AutoView unit. Plug it into
the IEC power connector on the AutoView. Make sure that the AutoView
power switch is off, then plug the other end of the power cord into an
appropriate AC wall socket. This socket must be near the equipment
and easily accessible to allow for unplugging prior to any servicing of
the unit.
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4. Turn the AutoView unit on and press the Control key twice to activate
the On-Screen Display system. The Administrator Channel list will
appear in a pop-up menu.
5. Press the Control key twice more to activate the Administrator

Command Menu.
6. Using the arrow keys, highlight ‘Administrator Functions’ and press

Enter
Enter. This will bring up the Administrator Menu.
7. From here, highlight and select ‘Unit Configuration’.
8. Change the unit configuration selection to option 3, ‘Paired (Slave)’.
Program Manager
Cybex Control Panel

Administrator Menu
Select Unit Configuration
1: Tiered (Default)
2: Paired (Master)
3: Paired (Slave)
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9. Press Enter to save your selection. Next, press the Esc key repeatedly to
exit from the OSD menu.
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10. Power down the slave AutoView unit and disconnect the keyboard and
monitor.
11. Repeat Steps 2-7 with the remaining master AutoView unit.
12. Now, choose option 2, ‘Paired(Master)’ for this unit. Press Enter to
save the selection and then press Esc repeatedly to exit the OSD menu.
13. Power down the master unit and disconnect the monitor.
Pairing Connections
1. Locate the pairing cable kit. (CDUAL) It will contain a Y-video cable
with two 15-pin male VGA connectors and one 15-pin female VGA
connector. It also contains a 9 pin male serial cable.
2. Plug a male VGA connector into the port labelled “VIDEO” on each of the
AutoView units.
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4. Next, connect the serial cable between the ports labelled “SETUP” on
the AutoView units.
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5. Connect a PS/2 mouse to the master AutoView unit.
Connecting Computers to the AutoView
1. Power down the computers that will be part of your AutoView system.
Make sure that both of your AutoView units are turned off.
2. Locate your first input cable. It will have a 25-pin “D” connector at one
end. Plug this cable into any lettered channel port on the rear of the
master AutoView. The other end of the input cable will have five
connectors: a 15-pin “HDD” connector for your video, a 5-pin DIN/6-
pin miniDIN connector for an AT or PS/2 keyboard connection, and a
9-pin serial/6-pin miniDIN connector for a serial or PS/2 mouse
connection. The PS/2 mouse connector is designated by a yellow band
or mouse icon.
Use only the keyboard and mouse connectors that are appropriate for
your PC, and leave the others unconnected.
Plug these connectors into the appropriate ports on your computer.
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3. Locate your next input cable. Repeat step 2 with all the computers that
will be attached to your master AutoView. Next, attach the remaining
computers to the slave AutoView.
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4. Locate the power cords that came with your AutoView units. Plug each
one into the IEC power connectors on the AutoView units. Make sure
that the power switches are off, then plug the other end of the power
cords into appropriate AC wall sockets. This socket must be near the
equipment and easily accessible to allow for unplugging prior to any
servicing of the unit.
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5. Power-up your slave AutoView first followed by your master AutoView,

then all attached computers.
The AutoView and all attached computers should be powered down before
servicing the unit. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Adding New Channels with Paired Units
1. Select ‘Add Channel’ from the Channel Maintenence Menu. Type in a

new channel name, up to 14 characters long, and press Enter
Enter.
2. At the next prompt, type in the letter “A” if the PC is attached to the
master unit or “B” if it is attached to the slave unit. Press Enter
Enter.
3. When prompted for another cascade level, type Y and press Enter
Enter.
4. Type the letter that corresponds to the computer port that the computer
is attached to on the AutoView and press E nter
nter.
5. Type N when prompted for another cascade level and press E nter
nter.
Press Esc at any point to exit this operation without adding a channel.
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Appendices
Note: Keyboard switching is not available on paired units. All other

keyboard controls function as described earlier in the manual.
Uninstalling Pairing
1. Press either Control key twice to bring up the On-Screen Display

Administrator Channel List menu.
2. Press Control twice again, select ‘Administrator Functions’ and press

Enter
Enter.
3. Select ‘Unit Configuration’ and press Enter

Enter.
4. Change the unit configuration to ‘Option 1, Tiered’.
5. Press Enter to save your selection and Esc to exit OSD.
6. Disconnect the serial and video cables from both AutoView units.
7. Attach a keyboard and monitor directly to the slave unit.
8. Repeat instructions 1-5 on the slave unit.
9. The units may now be cascaded together or used separately.
Note: Please note that the channel list will need to be modified according
to the Basic Channel Maintenence instructions in the manual after
uninstalling pairing.
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C: Troubleshooting
Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or
hardware problems you encounter with your Cybex product. If a problem
should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service:
1. Check the troubleshooting tables below to see if the problem can be

resolved by following the procedures outlined.
2. If you are unable to find a resolution, recreate the problem when

possible. Fill out the Problem Report in Appendix D completely.
3. Call Cybex Technical Support for assistance. Have your Problem Report
with you when you call or fax it to Technical Support directly. To
expedite assistance, have this manual with you when you call, along
with a copy of your invoice giving the date purchased and other
identifying data.
Symptom Action
No status light Verify unit is turned on. Check power cable. If status light
still does not illuminate, turn off the unit and check the
fuse located under the power cord connector. If the
problem persists, contact Cybex Technical Support.
Red status LED illuminated Internal unit failure. Contact Cybex Technical Support.
Both amber and green If Scan button is depressed for longer than 3
Scan LEDs illuminated seconds, both LEDs will illuminate momentarily and a
reset is sent to the unit. In order to initiate scanning,
depress the Scan button for 1-2 seconds only. If both
LEDs remain illuminated, call Cybex Technical Support.
Green channel LED not Verify that the computer is powered on. Check the
illuminated cabling between your computer and the AutoView.
Verify that a keyboard works when plugged directly into
your PC. If the problem persists, contact Cybex Techni-
cal Support.
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Appendices
Symptom Action
Unable to hot-key switch to Verify that no OSD menuing windows are up on your
a channel monitor. You must escape from all OSD menus to
enable hot-key switching.
Verify that you are not in secure mode. (No lock symbol
on OSD screen.)
Verify that you are in hot-key mode by checking to see

if the green status LED is blinking. If it is not, press
escape and try going into command mode again. If the
Unable to push-button switch Verify that the channel being selected is not serving as
to a channel an expansion unit.
Verify that you are not in secure mode. (No lock symbol
on OSD screen.)
Verify that a computer is attached to that channel. If

the problem persists, contact Cybex Technical Support.
No video Verify that the video cable between the PC and the
AutoView is correctly connected. Verify that the monitor
cable is correctly connected to the AutoView.
Power down the computer. Connect the monitor directly

to the computer and power up again. If the monitor
operates correctly direct to the computer, contact Cybex
Technical Support. If it does not, try another monitor.
Mouse jumps or “hugs” screen If the mouse has been hot-plugged while running in
Windows, you may need to close and restart Windows.
If the mouse still does not function, try the mouse

resynchronization command <ZM>. (For instructions on
command mode, see "Basic Operations'.) If the
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Symptom Action
Mouse is inoperable on one If the mouse is inoperable on a channel, try the mouse
computer channel reset command <MR> or <MW> with that PC selected.
(For instructions on command mode, see ‘Basic
Operations’.)
Verify that the cables from the computer to the

AutoView are connected properly.
Make sure that you have keyboard/mouse privileges

for that channel.
Verify that the mouse driver and application are

configured properly for mouse support.
Verify that the computer works properly with a mouse

connected directly to it. If the problem persists, contact
Cybex Technical Support.
Mouse is inoperable on all Verify that the mouse is plugged into the correct PS/2
computer channel port on the back of the AutoView.
Verify that the mouse is PS/2 style and a supported

brand. (See the ‘Product Overview’ chapter for more
information.)
Try the mouse reset command <MR> or try the ‘Reset

standard mouse/keyboard’ command from the OSD
Command Menu for computers using PS/2 mice. Use
<MW> or ‘Reset wheel mouse’ for computers using the
Microsoft IntelliMouse. (For instructions on command
mode, see the ‘Basic Operations’ chapter.)
Verify that the mouse works when connected directly to

a computer.
Cycle power to the AutoView unit. (You do not have

to power down your computers for this.) If the mouse
remains inoperable, power down all attached
computers, cycle power on the AutoView, then
repower the computers. If the problem persists,
contact Cybex Technical Support.
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Appendices
Symptom Action
Keyboard is inoperable on If keyboard does not function on one channel, verify
one computer channel that the cables from the computer to the AutoView
are connected properly.
If you are operating in secure mode, verify your

keyboard and mouse privileges.
Verify that the keyboard works properly connected

directly to the computer. If the problem persists, contact
Keyboard is inoperable on If keyboard does not work on any channel, try the
all channels ‘Reset mouse/keyboard’ command from the OSD
Command Menu.
Try a different keyboard. If the keyboard still does not

function, cycle the power on the AutoView unit.
Cycle power on all attached computers and the

AutoView unit and try again. If the problem
persists, contact Cybex Technical Support.
Keyboard is inoperable after Try changing the keyboard scan set for that channel
switching channels by using the keyboard command sequence <Kn>. (For
more information, see the ‘Basic Operations’ chapter.)
If you are operating in secure mode, verify your keyboard

and mouse privileges. If the problem persists,
call Cybex Technical Support.
Characters on screen do not Try changing the keyboard scan set for that channel
match keyboard input by using the keyboard command sequence <Kn>. (For
more information, see the ‘Basic Operations’ chapter.) If
the problem persists, call Cybex Technical Support.
No keyboard, video or mouse Verify that the cable connecting the two units
on expansion unit; base unit together is correctly connected on both ends. (For
is functioning properly additional is information, see the ‘Installation’
chapter.) If the problem persists, contact Cybex
Technical Support.
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Symptom Action
OSD menu does not “pop-up” Verify that you are pressing the Control key twice
within one second. If the problem persists, contact
Unable to change channels Verify that the channel is powered. Check the
using OSD address configured in OSD. If the computer is
powered and the address is correct, call Cybex
Technical Support.
Administrator password is Call Technical Support.

forgotten
User password is forgotten Contact your system administrator.
General Keyboard/Video If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure

Problems that the computer, the AutoView and the
monitor are on the same phase. Best results are
obtained when they are on the same circuit.
Use only Cybex supplied cable. Cybex warranties do
not apply to damage resulting from user supplied
cable.
Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Cybex
product configuration.
Test AC sockets at computer, AutoView and
monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
Use only with grounded sockets at the computer,
AutoView and monitor. When using a backup
power supply (UPS), power the computer, AutoView
and the monitor off the supply.
System lockup during If there is no keyboard, mouse or push-button

paired operation channel selection function, try to bring up the
OSD menu. If it activates, reselect your channel
and verify that the channel functions normally. If
the problem persists, contact Technical Support.
If the OSD menu does not activate, verify that the
serial cable and video cables are securely attached
to both boxes. If not, reattach and try the OSD
menu again. If the problem persists, contact
Technical Support.
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Appendices
D: Problem Report
For the best possible service, please fill out this form completely. Have
your completed Problem Report with you when you call, or fax it to
Technical Support directly.
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Phone Number: Fax Number:
Service Call Number (if one has been issued):
AutoView Part #: Serial #: Revision:
Name and Model of Monitor:
Name and Model of Keyboard:
Name and Model of Mouse:
Firmware Summary (results from <AV> command - see manual for

instructions on Command Mode):
Plus One = N1= N2= N3= N4=
Version Information (Select from the OSD Command Menu):
List any non-PC equipment attached to the AutoView. (Include other

Cybex products, additional peripherals, adaptors, etc.):
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Problem Description: (Include all affected ports, exact nature of problem,

troubleshooting steps taken, etc.)
Fill out the chart below, including every computer attached to your
AutoView system.
Computer BIOS Video

Port Manufacturer/ Manufacturer / Operating Graphics Card Resolution /
Model Revision System Name/Model Scanrate
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Warranty
Cybex Computer Products Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that
this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of 12 months from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, purchaser must promptly call Cybex for a Return Materi-
als Authorization (RMA) number. Make sure that the RMA number appears on the
packing slip, proof of purchase, AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF EACH SHIPPING CARTON.
Unauthorized returns or collect shipments will be refused.
Ship prepaid to: Cybex Computer Products International Ltd.

Cybex House
Shannon Free Zone
Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
(Tel) 00353 61 471 877 (Fax) 00353 61 471 871
The warranty is void under the following conditions:

1. If non-Cybex approved cabling is attached to the AutoView. Poorly constructed and
miswired cabling can diminish video quality and damage equipment. Cybex manu-
factured cabling is built to high quality standards utilizing overall braided shield to
comply with FCC emission standards, and each cable is individually tested under
load.
2. If defect or malfunction was caused by abuse, mishandling, unauthorized repair, or
use other than intended.
3. If unauthorized modifications were made to product.
4. If unreported damages occurred in any shipment of the product.
5. If damages were due to/caused by equipment or software not provided by Cybex.
6. If the AutoView is used with non-grounded or incorrectly polarized AC power.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ABOVE, CYBEX COMPUTER PRODUCTS CORPO-

RATION MAKES NO WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO ANY MATTER
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE CONDITION OF THE PROD-
UCT, ITS MERCHANTABILITY, OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EX-
CEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, CYBEX COMPUTER PRODUCTS CORPORATION
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, SPECIAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY, DI-
RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE INADEQUACY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PURPOSE OR
USE THEREOF OR BY ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY THEREIN EVEN IF CYBEX COM-
PUTER PRODUCTS CORPORATION OR AN AUTHORIZED CYBEX DEALER HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES.

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AutoView Commander Installer/User Guide

Cybex Computer Products International Ltd.

©1999 Cybex Computer Products Corporation. All rights reserved.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

Chapter 3 - Basic Operations

Chapter 5 - Channel Scanning

INSTRUCTIONS: The exclamation mark within an equilateral tri-

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-

PROTECTIVE EARTHING TERMINAL: A terminal which must be

POWER ON: This symbol indicates the principle on/off switch is in

POWER OFF: This symbol indicates the principle on/off switch is in

The AutoView Commander allows you to control up to 64 PCs with one

A typical AutoView configuration is shown below.

IBM PS/2-style Logitech Trackman

Other manufacturers' mice may operate with the AutoView. If you

1. Power down all computers that will be part of your AutoView

Connecting your Peripherals

VGA MONITOR CABLE

PS/2 MOUSE CABLE

Connecting Computers to the AutoView

Use only the keyboard and mouse connectors which are

Plug these connectors into the matching ports on your computer.

7. Power up your AutoView unit first, then all attached computers.

The AutoView and all attached computers should be

1. Follow steps 1-6 of the Basic Install section.

PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTOR

PS/2 KEYBOARD CONNECTOR

5. Power up your AutoView unit(s) first, then all attached computers.

Your AutoView may be operated in a non-secure (no password required)

PCs may be powered up one at a time or all at once. No operator

The following notational conventions appear throughout this chapter to

Convention Key Sequence or Value

Example: You have an AutoView unit cascaded from channel B of

Note: Hot-key switching is only available in the default non-secure state.

Key Sequence Action

Below is a sample of a keyboard switching session, with an accompanying

1. <CM>E<Enter> Selects Channel E on the base unit as the active channel.

2. <CM>CF<Enter> Selects the AutoView attached to channel C on the base

3. <CM>G<Enter> Selects Channel G on the base unit as the active channel.

4. <CM>BA<ESC> Exit Command Mode. The instruction is not executed. Channel

System Control &

Key Sequence Action

The OSD Window

? Cybex Control Panel

THE MAIN OSD WINDOW

Cybex Control Panel

THE COMMAND MENU

If you are operating in non-secure mode or are the system administrator,

Choose the option ‘Version Information’ to display on your monitor the

? Cybex Control Panel

THE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE WINDOW

Adding New Channels (base unit only)

1. Select ‘Add channel’ from the Channel Maintenance Menu. Type in a

Adding New Channels (with a cascaded unit)

1. Select ‘Add channel’ from the Channel Maintenance Menu. Type in a

Deleting an Existing Channel

3. Select ‘Channel maintenance’ from the Command Menu.