Operation – Rose Electronics Orion X-series User Manual
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OPERATION
Orion X Installation and Operations Manual
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Operation
The Orion X can be operated in three different ways:
1. Direct Switching
via a keyboard connected to a CON port and the 'Hot Keys'
by a macro keyboard connected to a console port
2. OSD
via keyboard/mouse directly connected to the CPU board of the matrix
via keyboard/mouse connected to a CON Unit and the OSD
3. External Switching Commands
via an external computer via Java tool (network connection required)
via a media controller (network or serial connection required)
Operation via 'Hot Keys'
Several operations on the Orion X can be performed using just the ‘Hot Keys’ on the keyboard, as
described below.
Direct Switching
Direct switching by 'Hot Keys' on a keyboard is the quickest way to switch your console between different
CPUs. You can switch video, keyboard and mouse together, or only video.
Direct Switching of Video, Keyboard and Mouse
1. Start Command Mode with the 'Hot Key'.
The keyboard LEDs
Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will flash when Command Mode is active.
2. Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm with
Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the new CPU with complete control.
Example: Switch video, keyboard and mouse to favorite CPU 7 (default hot key)
Note: The fastest switching will be achieved by using identical mice, keyboards and monitors. This
contributes to a smooth and seamless direct switching of the matrix.
Switching in Private Mode
1. Start Command Mode with the 'Hot Key'.
The keyboard LEDs
Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will flash when Command Mode is active.
2. Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm with
Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the new CPU with complete control in
Private Mode.
Example: Switching to favorite CPU 3 in Private Mode
Direct Switching of Video
1. Start Command Mode with the 'Hot Key'.
The keyboard LEDs
Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will flash when Command Mode is active.
2. Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm with
Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the new CPU with video only.
Example: Switching to favoriteCPU 1 with video only