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Global preferences are available only to
the Admin user and allow settings to be
made that affect all users attached to the
ServSwitch CX.
Autoscan Mode
Settings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs
The ServSwitch CX supports an autoscan mode that automatically scans
between the connected servers in sequence. There are three autoscan modes. In
the first mode the ServSwitch CX will scan all the named servers that are defined
in the autoscan list (SCAN LIST). The servers defined in the scan list may be
connected to cascaded ServSwitch CX units. If you wish to scan the ports on the
current ServSwitch CX then you may select ALL the available servers or just the
available servers that are currently powered on (the ACTIVE servers). Scanning
just the active servers 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 ServSwitch CX 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 servers are active if you are using one
of these monitors.
If you choose to use the SCAN LIST option then you may define the servers 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 servers will
appear. Servers affixed with a ‘+’ will be autoscanned during the autoscan
cycle. To add/remove a server to/from the autoscan list, move the selection
bar over the server name and press SPACE BAR. To add all named servers
press F1. To remove all named servers press F2.
3 When all the servers that you wish to scan are affixed with a ‘+’, press
RETURN or ENTER to save the selections. The selected servers 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 ServSwitch CX will display
video (and play audio) from an autoscanned server before changing to the next
server. If the DISABLED setting is chosen then no autoscan functions will be
available.
SERVSWITCHCX
GlobalPreferences
MouseSwitching: ENABLED
ScreenSaver: DISABLED
AutoscanMode: SCANLIST
AutoscanPeriod: 5SECONDS
OSDDwellTime: 2SECONDS
UserTimeout: 2 SECONDS
RS232MouseType: INTELLIMSE
MouseType: LOGITECH
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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 server 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 ServSwitch CX to switch to the next available server. When
mouse switching is enabled the central mouse button or wheel mouse button
is allocated to control the ServSwitch CX and is not therefore available for use
by server 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 server
application.
Screen Saver
Settings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTES
To avoid burning out the phosphor on CRT monitor screens, the ServSwitch
CX 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.