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AdderView

Installation and Use

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The options may be changed whilst the AdderView is in configure mode. You may
enter configure mode at initial power on or whilst the AdderView is running:

To enter configure mode at power on:

Switch off all the attached PCs and the AdderView. Hold down the front panel key
whilst powering on the AdderView. Remember that the AdderView draws its power
from any attached PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the
attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. Do not
release the key until the AdderView displays 'C' to show that it has entered configure
mode.

To enter configure mode whilst the AdderView is running:

Hold down the front panel key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows ‘C’.

In configure mode, options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number
followed by (return). Use ESC to abort the entry of an option. The AdderView will
remain in configure mode until you type 'E' (return).

For example: to set hotkey option 2 type the following at the 'C' prompt

(at AdderView 'C' prompt)

H

H 2

2 f

f

To exit configure mode type:

E

E f

f

2.7 Summary of AdderView configuration options

Full details of each of the configuration options and their uses are given in section 4.

B1

 - screen saver disabled (default)

B2

 - Blank screen after 1 minute of inactivity

B3

 - Blank screen after 2 minutes of inactivity

B4

 - Blank screen after 4 minutes of inactivity

B5

 - Blank screen after 8 minutes of inactivity

B6

 - Blank screen after 12 minutes of inactivity

B7

 - Blank screen after 16 minutes of inactivity

B8

 - Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity

Summary of Contents for AV4OSD

Page 1: ...ADDERV Vi ie ew w OSD ADDER V V i i e e w w OSD I N S T A L L A T I O N U S E www addertec com 8 Port ADDERViewOSDAV8OSD AV4OSD RC1 4 Port ADDERViewOSD Remote Control Pad Display ...

Page 2: ...the AdderView Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use power adapter if power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase If the product...

Page 3: ...receiver 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 not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the l...

Page 4: ...hout the optional power adapter 11 2 5 Configuring your PCs 11 2 6 Configuring the AdderView 11 2 7 Summary of AdderView configuration options 12 2 8 Other useful installation information 14 2 9 Re enabling a disconnected PS 2 mouse 15 2 10 Hot plugging the AdderView into running systems and re enabling disconnected PS 2 CPU mouse connections 15 3 Using the AdderView 18 3 1 Power on status 18 3 2 ...

Page 5: ...e 26 4 3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels 27 4 4 Keyboard hotkey combination 28 4 5 Firmware functions version query mouse restore and reset 29 4 6 Display appearance options 29 4 7 Setting a security password 30 4 8 Cascade query code 31 4 9 Exit configure mode 31 Appendices A Cable and connector specifications 32 B Problem solving 34 ...

Page 6: ...tandard Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network Password security prevents unauthorised use Remote control module for convenient operation Channel switching by on screen display front panel key keyboard hotkey or 3 button mouse Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port Supports high bandwidth monitors at r...

Page 7: ... adapter can be used for video only or cascade applications 1 2 Package contents models AV4osd and AV8osd AdderView OSD 4 x stick on self adhesive rubber feet This installation guide Please note that a power adapter is NOT required for most applications and so is not included This may be purchased separately if required 1 3 Rack mount kit contents part code AVrmk 2 x mounting brackets for fixing t...

Page 8: ...AdderView Installation and Use Page 7 1 5 Product information Fig 1 AdderView OSD model AV8osd Fig 2 Remote control pad display optional accessory Part code AVremote ...

Page 9: ...AdderView Installation and Use Page 8 Fig 3 AdderView OSD model AV4osd ...

Page 10: ...hannel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse The AdderView supports Internet Mice that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons Examples are Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse Logitech MouseMan Genius NetMouse and Genius NetMouse Pro A suitable mouse driver for your PCs S...

Page 11: ...t your keyboard monitor and mouse to the control port Next connect each computer system unit in turn with the keyboard cable mouse cable and video cable Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected To connect computers with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters supplied in the cabling pack as shown below Alternatively if you have chosen not to purch...

Page 12: ... same way that you would if your keyboard mouse and monitor were all connected directly to your PC but bearing in mind the following points AdderView emulates Microsoft compatible serial IntelliMouse and PS 2 mice so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2 1 AdderView supports VGA SVGA XGA XGA2 type mo...

Page 13: ...he front panel key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows C In configure mode options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed by return Use ESC to abort the entry of an option The AdderView will remain in configure mode until you type E return For example to set hotkey option 2 type the following at the C prompt at AdderView C prompt H H 2 2 f f To exit configure mo...

Page 14: ...lt T2 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T3 7 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T4 10 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T5 15 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T6 20 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T7 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T8 60 seconds a...

Page 15: ...information PC boot up sequence When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system It is necessary for the AdderView to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs Mouse ch...

Page 16: ...ys The AdderView detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system Plug in the PS 2 mouse and the AdderView will re initialise it Alternatively you can reset the keyboards and mice by holding down the front panel key for 5 seconds When the character C is displayed on the front of the AdderView press the front panel key again A complete power off reset of the c...

Page 17: ...data and so two reset functions are provided on the AdderView The type of data format expected by the PC depends upon the driver and the type of mouse that was connected when the driver was booted The following table may be used as a guide Note that the mouse reset functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but may not restore the speed or sensitivity of the mouse exactly as they were ...

Page 18: ...use connection press F 5 F 5 f f Or to restore an IntelliMouse connection press F 6 F 6 f f 4 Exit from configure mode by typing E E f f 5 Test the mouse movement by moving the mouse a short distance F5 Restore PS 2 mouse function F6 Restore IntelliMouse function ...

Page 19: ...the AdderView selects PC number 1 and displays 1 If a password has been set then P will be displayed and the AdderView will remain locked until a valid password is entered If there is insufficient power available from the connected computers then the AdderView will indicate the power status as shown in the diagram below Sufficient power will normally be available if the cables between the AdderVie...

Page 20: ...e located remotely from the AdderView This is particularly useful in applications where the AdderView is located away from the desktop The remote controller can be conveniently attached to your keyboard with a couple of Velcro strips to give instant channel information and key control 3 3 Status display The red status display usually shows the currently selected port If autoscan mode is selected t...

Page 21: ...tkeys and then pressing a command key By default the two hotkeys are CTRL and ALT although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys see section 4 4 Once the hotkey command has been activated you will need to release the hotkeys and the command key before a new hotkey command is accepted by the AdderView HOTKEYs TAB is an exception and this allows you to tab through the ports...

Page 22: ...hotkey or using the AdderView button HOTKEYs and 0 switches off the video signal and displays 0 This will cause some monitors to go into standby mode or switch off The video signal can be re enabled by selecting a channel HOTKEYs and L disables the AdderView s shared keyboard and mouse and displays 0 The video signal is switched off If a password has not been set then the AdderView can be re enabl...

Page 23: ...M M release M Mba ba 3 5 On screen menu control AdderView can conveniently select a computer using the integral on screen menu control The menu is called up by pressing the two HOTKEYs and M When the menu is first called up there will be no named computers listed You must first enter the names and port numbers for computers which are to be selected from the menu On Screen Menu ...

Page 24: ...T and INSERT together then edit the new name as already described Deleting a computer from the menu list With the menu visible on the screen highlight the computer to be deleted and press the DELETE key To confirm deletion press RETURN To abandon deletion press ESC Editing a computer on the menu list With the menu visible on the screen highlight the computer to be edited and press the SHIFT and DE...

Page 25: ... The channel will then change 3 7 RS232 control AdderView can be controlled by a remote RS232 device To select a channel the data rate of the sending device must be set to 1200 baud 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit No handshaking is used by the AdderView Simply send the character for the channel which needs to be selected for example ASCII 1 hex code 31 will select channel 1 ASCII 2 hex code 32 wil...

Page 26: ...its are connected together as shown below To connect to the computer attached to port 3 on AdderView B the user would hold down the hotkey keys then press 2 followed by 3 whilst keeping the hotkey keys pressed This will have the effect of connecting to port 3 of the AdderView which is connected into port 2 of the first AdderView unit A For example to connect to port 3 on the AdderView cascaded off...

Page 27: ...minutes of inactivity B5 Blank screen after 8 minutes of inactivity B6 Blank screen after 12 minutes of inactivity B7 Blank screen after 16 minutes of inactivity B8 Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity 4 2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time AdderView can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time set by the Autoscan delay time Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey ...

Page 28: ...ays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactive PC If you are using such a monitor you must not use the L2 feature Constant switching on and off of your monitor s relay will eventually damage your monitor 4 3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels A three button PS 2 mouse or an IntelliMouse can be used to switch channels on the AdderView by default To switch to the nex...

Page 29: ...ton mouse or IntelliMouse default AdderView reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U2 AdderView channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse AdderView reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U3 AdderView channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse AdderView reports 3 button mouse mode to PCs U4 AdderView channels are switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse A...

Page 30: ... release version for the control software in your AdderView For example if the release version is v1 02 the response shown to F1 return will be a brief display of the digit 1 then F2 return will be a brief display of the digit 0 then F3 return will be a brief display of the digit 2 You can reset all of the configured options back to the factory default states by typing F8 Use options F5 and F6 to ...

Page 31: ...View display Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard To set the password in configure mode first type P then return The display on AdderView will change to show and you can then type your password The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes including the function keys but excluding the ctrl alt shift and return keys When you have...

Page 32: ...ery code so an alternative query code was provided to ensure compatibility Either query code may be used but you should make sure that all cascaded AdderView and SmartView units are set to use the same query code If any of the cascaded SmartViews have firmware versions less than 1 09 then the cascade query code for all the AdderViews and SmartViews should be set to EF L7 Cascade query code AD defa...

Page 33: ...nd mouse cables should be no longer than 2 metres Cable specification with optional power adapter Keyboard monitor and mouse extension cables can be used to increase the distance from AdderView up to 10m Most keyboards and mice will also operate at distances of 20 metres A2 AdderView to PCs 1 to 8 Cable specifications Video 15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density male D connect...

Page 34: ...be no longer than 3 metres see section 2 4 for more details For operation with the power adapter cables should be no longer than 30 metres RS232 serial mice these require a special converter to connect the RS232 lines present on the AdderView mouse ports to the RS232 port on a PC Cables should be no longer than 30 metres A3 Expansion port pin assignments The 15 way D connector located on the back ...

Page 35: ...ection 3 3 or re powering the AdderView If you are attempting to connect the AdderView to a CPU with a PS 2 mouse connection that has not been powered down then you will need to use the mouse restoration functions F5 or F6 see section 2 9 Problem Keyboard does not function or functions intermittently Num lock light does not always come on when the num lock key is pressed Action Some older keyboard...

Page 36: ...The on screen menu cannot lock on to this signal and so cannot be displayed under these conditions If the Adder menu is left on the screen and this type of auto power down occurs then the screen becomes blank Keyboard and mouse data is captured by the menu process and so is not sent to the computer to cause it to wake up The operation therefore appears to hang To restore the video under these cond...

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