User guide

Chapter 2: Quick Start
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No. Component Description

SCAN button Toggles AutoScan on/off.
When the AutoScan function is on, the system automatically
cycles through all channels until the function is turned off.
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Channel buttons These buttons enable immediate access to the computer
connected to the corresponding channel. In addition, each
channel button can show each channel's status through its LED
color change.
 Off: Either no device is connected to the channel, or the
connected device is NOT powered.
 Orange: A device, which is powered, is connected to the
channel.
 Green: The channel is being selected and accessed.
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TIER LED Shows the unit's tier status.
 Off: The MCCAT switch is programmed as the first-tier
device. This is the factory default.
 On: The unit is programmed as the second-tier device. For
details about setting the unit as the second-tier device, see
Setting Up a Two-Tier System (on page 37).
Rear View
The rear side comes with a number of connectors for connecting various
devices or cables, such as the monitor.
No. Component Description

Power switch Toggles power on/off.

Power socket Connects to a power cord.

PS/2 mouse port Connects to a PS/2 mouse for computer operation.

PS/2 keyboard port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard for both of the computer operation
and system management.

Admin port Connects to a computer via a serial cable for upgrading the
MCCAT's firmware.