Avocent SwitchView 100 User manual

Available in both two-port and four-port models,
the SwitchView 100 switch supports audio and
microphone capabilities, while enabling you to access,
manage and control power to attached USB PCs.
The independent audio/microphone feature allows
uninterrupted audio on a connected PCs, even when
you switch to another PC.
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Connecting local peripherals
Powerdown all PCs. For two and four-port models, plug
your monitor cable into the monitor port on the front left
of your switch. Plug your keyboard and mouse cables
into the USB keyboard and mouse ports located on the
front of the SwitchView 100 switch, and plug your local
audio jacks into the appropriate Console ports.
2
Connnecting audio and microphone
Fortwo-port models, connect the audio cable (included)
to the PCI port on the right side of your switch and
insert the audio and microphone connectors into the
appropriate ports on your PC. Repeat the process
utilizing the PC2 port to add audio and microphone
functionality to a second PC in your SwitchView 100
switching system.
For four-port models, connect the audio cables to
the corresponding speaker and microphone ports
on the switch and insert the audio and microphone
connectors into the appropriate ports on your PC.
Repeat as needed.
3
Connecting your PCs
Attach the serial connector of the 2-in-1VGA/USB
cable (provided) to one of the serial ports on the
SwitchView 100 switch and secure. Attach the VGA/
USB connectors on the other end of the cable to the
appropriate port on your PC. Repeat the process to
add another PC.
Quick Installation Guide
SwitchView®100 Switch
For USB-Enabled PCs
The following instructions will help you
install your SwitchView 100 switch. To install the SwitchView 100 switch
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Controlling the SwitchView 100 switch
There are two ways to utilize the SwitchView 100 switch for
PC control: push-buttons located on top of the switch or a
configurable hotkey sequence.
Using the top panel push-buttons
The top-panel push-buttons provide direct control over
switch operation and channel switching. Simply press the
button labeled 1 or 2 that corresponds with your attached
PC to gain access and control to that PC.
Using the hotkey sequence
To select your PC, activate the hotkey sequence by
pressing either ScrLk + ScrLk or NumLk + NumLk.
Each keystroke must be pressed within two seconds to
validate the hotkey sequence.
NOTE: To maintain uninterrupted audio while
switching PCs, you must use the hotkey sequence.
For additional information
Please visit www.avocent.com for more information
on your SwitchView 100 switching system.
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Four-port SwitchView 100
switch shown
Rear view
Front view

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USA Notification
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 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 B 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 B 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 B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Union Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard
EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio-frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, might cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off, you can correct the interference with one or more of the following measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the supplier or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Command Hotkey Push-Button Description
Select PC Channel
(Audio and mic are bound)
ScrLk + ScrLk N/A Select the active PC channel (joint select PC port/
hub port control/audio & mic if binding is enabled)
Select PC Channel
(Audio and mic are bound)
NumLk + NumLk N/A Select the active PC channel (joint select PC port/
hub port control/audio & mic if binding is enabled)
NOTE: Optional software for advanced control of your USB-enabled SwitchView switch is available. Visit www.avocent.com to download this application at no cost. This
software is not required for your unit to operate, and is only needed for additional control of your USB-enabled SwitchView switch. This application will need to be loaded on
each PC attached to your switch in order for you to utilize these additional controls.