ADDER CATx User Manual

Also see for AdderView CATx AVX4016: User guide

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ADDER CATx User Manual Manual pdf 71 page image

 70Global PreferencesGlobal preferences are available only tothe Admin user and allow settings to bemade that affect all users attached to theAdderView CATx.Autoscan ModeSettings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCsThe AdderView CATx supports an autoscan mode that automatically scansbetween the connected computers in sequence. There are three autoscanmodes. In the first mode the AdderView CATx will scan all the named computersthat are defined in the autoscan list (SCAN LIST). The computers defined in thescan list may be connected to cascaded AdderView CATx units. If you wish toscan the ports on the current AdderView CATx then you may select ALL theavailable computers or just the available computers that are currently poweredon (the ACTIVE computers). Scanning just the active computers avoids blankscreens from being displayed and stops the monitor from going into a powerdown state on every scan cycle.WARNING - Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power saverelays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactivePC. If you are using such a monitor you must not set the AdderView CATxto scan ALL ports. Constant switching on and off of your monitor’s relaywill eventually damage your monitor. If you are using the SCAN LISToption then you should ensure that all the computers are active if you areusing one of these monitors.If you choose to use the SCAN LIST option then you may define the computersto be scanned in the following manner.To define the autoscan listNote: 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 computerswill appear. Computers affixed with a ‘+’ will be autoscanned during theautoscan cycle. To add/remove a computer to/from the autoscan list, movethe selection bar over the computer name and press SPACE BAR. To add allnamed computers press F1. To remove all named computers press F2.3 When all the computers that you wish to scan are affixed with a ‘+’, pressRETURN or ENTER to save the selections. The selected computers will beautoscanned in alphabetical order when you activate autoscan mode (whenthe SCAN LIST option is selected).Autoscan PeriodSettings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 15, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5 MINUTESThe autoscan time defines the length of time that the AdderView CATx willdisplay video (and play audio) from an autoscanned computer before changingto the next computer. If the DISABLED setting is chosen then no autoscanfunctions will be available.To get here1 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 SwitchingSettings: ENABLED, DISABLEDThe computer channel can be switched using a three button mouse orIntelliMouse. Pressing the central button or wheel button together with theleft hand mouse button will cause the AdderView CATx to switch to the nextavailable computer. When mouse switching is enabled the central mouse buttonor wheel mouse button is allocated to control the AdderView CATx and is nottherefore available for use by computer applications. If you want to use thecentral mouse button within your applications you will need to disable mouseswitching. The rotation action of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected and isalways available to the computer application.Screen SaverSettings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTESTo avoid burning out the phosphor on CRT monitor screens, the AdderViewCATx can be set to blank the screen after no keyboard or mouse activity hasbeen detected for a selected timeout period. If preferred, the user can blankthe screen manually by selecting channel ‘0’ using the keyboard hotkeys or bypressing ESC from the login screen.