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AdderView PRO

User Guide

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AV8PRO-DVI

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Summary of Contents for AdderView Pro AV8PRO-DVI

Page 1: ...AdderView PRO User Guide KB MS OSD UPG LCK COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE www adder com AV8PRO DVI...

Page 2: ...uter list 13 The reminder banner 13 Autoscanning 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...

Page 3: ...presenting 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...

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: ...r 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 computer connects to one of these ei...

Page 6: ...you may additionally need AdderView PRO AV8PRO 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...

Page 7: ...th the AdderView PRO 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 equipm...

Page 8: ...ls 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 appropriate port conne...

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: ...e 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 port on...

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

Page 12: ...ration 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 Functions EDID Option...

Page 13: ...sword 1 Display the Configuration menu 2 Highlight Setup Options and press 3 Highlight Security and press 4 Enter a new password The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key st...

Page 14: ...ou exit from the on screen menu NEVER will disable the banner 4 Press to save the settings Press twice more to return to the computer channel and view your changes Please see Appendix 1 for more confi...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...the unit 3 Connect the upgrade computer to the AdderView PRO Connect the serial port of the upgrade computer to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit using a straight through serial upgrade...

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: ...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 scro...

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: ...ather 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 co...

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: ...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 Edit Computer Li...

Page 23: ...s Returns all key settings within the AdderView PRO 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 confir...

Page 24: ...hree 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...

Page 25: ...y reselecting your original language ADDERVIEW PRO Setup Options Security ENABLED Language Default Channel Hotkeys Baud Rate ENGLISH OSD CTRL ALT 1200 Space Toggle Up Down Esc Quit To get here 1 Press...

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: ...4 7 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 SLA...

Page 28: ...w PRO 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 plugged i...

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 350R Merrimac Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States of America Tel 1 888 932 3337 Fax 1 8...

Page 31: ...ators 4 K Keyboard connection 7 KVM 2 L Lock the unit 12 M Mounting 6 Mouse connection 7 Multiple video head connections 10 synchronisation cable 26 O Operation 17 Options port 4 P Parts supplied and...

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