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Appendix 2 – Cable specifications

RS232 serial flash upgrade (straight through) cable

9pin D-type male

9pin D-type female

Multi-head synchronisation cable

MASTER end

9pin D-type male

SLAVE end

9pin D-type male

Use this cable when two 
AdderView Pro 8 DVI devices 
are being synchronised.

Summary of Contents for AdderView Pro 8 DVI

Page 1: ...AdderView Pro 8 DVI User Guide KB MS OSD UPG LCK COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE www adder com...

Page 2: ...r list 12 Autoscanning 13 The reminder banner 14 Performing upgrades 15 Operation Selecting a computer 17 To select a computer using the on screen menu 17 To select a computer using the front panel 18...

Page 3: ...g default identities to the systems which did not allow for specialised features present on either the keyboard or mouse With True Emulation you will find that subject to the correct drivers being use...

Page 4: ...ecessary signals states and processes Therefore manufacturers have previously relied upon a fixed keyboard and mouse profile that is declared to each computer regardless of the actual connected device...

Page 5: ...connecting to a computer User console Connect DVI D and or VGA video leads USB keyboard and mouse up to two other USB devices plus optional speakers to these connectors Computer channels Each compute...

Page 6: ...you may additionally need AdderView Pro 8 DVI Flash upgrade serial cable 9 way D male to female Two 19 rack mount brackets and four screws Combined dual link DVI D and USB USB type A to B cable Part...

Page 7: ...th the AdderView Pro 8 DVI and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the...

Page 8: ...video signals If a connected system provides only analogue video then no signal will be seen on the digital DVI D output port and vice versa Attach the lead s from the video monitor to the appropriat...

Page 9: ...5 USB devices Where required attach the leads from your USB peripherals to the USB sockets labelled USB1 and USB2 USB 1 USB 2 DVI I DVI D USER CONSOLE VGA 5V 4A INDOOR USE ONLY 1 2 ON From USB devices...

Page 10: ...of the required channel on the rear of the unit US U VGA 5V 4A INDOOR USE ONLY 1 2 ON OPTIONS DVI I DVI I 1 2 From the USB port on the computer From the video port on the computer From the speaker po...

Page 11: ...is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads Whenever a AdderView Pro 8 DVI channel is switched it sends an RS232 command out on the serial interface marked OPTIONS on...

Page 12: ...this guide Configuration menus layout The menu options are arranged as shown here For a description of each option within the Configuration menus see Appendix 1 for more details Configuration Menu Fun...

Page 13: ...puter List and press The Edit Computer List menu will be displayed 3 Either Create a new computer entry Press and enter a new name or Edit an existing computer entry Highlight a computer name and pres...

Page 14: ...is step is only required when the Scan List option is selected and allows you to select which computers will be scanned To select an autoscan mode 1 Display the Configuration menu 2 Highlight the Glob...

Page 15: ...ettings Press twice more to return to the computer channel and view your changes To change dwell time for the banner 1 Display the Configuration menu 2 Highlight the OSD Dwell Time option and press re...

Page 16: ...the unit 3 Connect the upgrade computer to the AdderView Pro 8 DVI Connect the serial port of the upgrade computer to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit using a straight through serial up...

Page 17: ...e firmware version The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog IMPORTANT Check that the Intended Target Units field matches the Unit Connected field If these fields do not match then...

Page 18: ...oard video mouse and speakers Will switch only the keyboard video and mouse Will switch only the speakers Will switch only USB peripheral 1 Will switch only USB peripheral 2 3 Use the and keys or the...

Page 19: ...g mode that is currently set using either the on screen menu or the front panel buttons see left 1 Optional If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals press the MODE button repeatedly...

Page 20: ...t rather than the computer However if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program you can change them to a different combination within the Setup Options menu Additional hotkey press...

Page 21: ...energy statements Getting assistance If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions Adder Techn...

Page 22: ...t an option to select an option to change option values to quit and save the changes The following items and menus are available in the Configuration menu Functions Global Preferences Setup Options Ed...

Page 23: ...eturns all key settings within the AdderView Pro 8 DVI to their original states WARNING This function will clear all stored computer names When this option is selected you must press the F7 key to con...

Page 24: ...e button mouse or IntelliMouse Pressing the central button or wheel button together with the left hand mouse button will cause the unit to switch to the next available computer When mouse switching is...

Page 25: ...fficulty reselecting your original language Hotkeys Settings CRTL ALT CTRL SHIFT ALT SHIFT ALT GR L R ALT L CTRL ALT R CTRL ALT The keyboard hotkeys are special combinations of keys that when used tog...

Page 26: ...format that allows computer systems to be informed of the capabilities of the video monitor connected to them EDID Source Settings AUTO DVI VGA Determines which monitor connected to the user console s...

Page 27: ...7 5 5 8 8 9 9 Appendix 2 Cable specifications RS232 serial flash upgrade straight through cable 9pin D type male 9pin D type female Multi head synchronisation cable MASTER end 9pin D type male SLAVE...

Page 28: ...ro 8 DVI make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugge...

Page 29: ...is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if n...

Page 30: ...Way Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8SQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1954 780044 Fax 44 0 1954 780081 Adder Corporation 29 Water Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States of America Tel 1 888 932 3337 Fax 1 888 27...

Page 31: ...ection 9 Hotkeys changing 12 selecting computers 19 I Indicators 4 K Keyboard connection 7 KVM 2 M Mounting 6 Mouse connection 7 Multiple video head connections 10 synchronisation cable 26 O Operation...

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