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Index

A

Assistance  22
Audio

connection  7

Autoscanning  21

B

Brackets

fitting  6

C

Cable pin-outs  23
Channel select input lines  10
Channel selection codes  10
Computer

connection  8
ports  4
selecting  17

Configuration  12
Connections  7

computer system  8
multiple video heads  11
user console  7

E

Emulated switching  3
Enumerated switching  3
External control  10

F

Firmware

upgrade  15

Front panel

switching  17

H

Host computer

connection  8

Hotkeys

changing  13
selecting computers  18
what are they?  18

I

Indicators  4

K

Keyboard

connection  7

KVM  2

L

Lock the unit  20

M

Mounting  6
Mouse

connection  7

Multiple units

synchronising  11

Multiple video head

connections  11

O

Operation  17
Options port  4

behaviour setting  13
pinout  10
speed setting  13

P

Parts

supplied and extra  5

Password

setting & entering  20

Peripherals

connecting  7

R

Rack mounting  6
Remote control

by computer  10,13

by RC4 unit  9

Remote wakeup  2
RS-232 serial

switching commands  10

S

Safety information  24
Selecting computers

with front panel  17
with hotkeys  18

with mouse buttons  19

Serial port

settings for control  10

Speakers

connection  7

Supplied items  5
Switching  17

by input lines  10
by RS-232 serial  10

Switching mode

setting a default  14

T

Troubleshooting  22
True Emulation  2,3

U

Unlock the unit  20
Upgrade

firmware  15

USB device

connection  7

USB Remote wakeup  2
USB switching

emulation  3
enumeration  3
True Emulation  2,3

User console  4

V

Video port

connection  7

W

Warranty  24

Summary of Contents for AV4PRO-DP

Page 1: ...AV4PRO DP User Guide COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 MODE www adder com ...

Page 2: ...guration menu 12 General configuration 13 Changing hotkeys 13 Mouse switching 13 OPTIONS port speed 13 OPTIONS port channel control behaviour 13 Switching mode 14 Miscellaneous functions 14 Performing upgrades 15 Operation Selecting a computer 17 To select a computer using the front panel 17 To select a computer using hotkeys 18 To select a computer using the mouse buttons 19 To lock access to the...

Page 3: ...connected keyboard and mouse are passed to every system DisplayPort video Full support is provided for DisplayPort video connections up to 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz 30bpp 4 lanes 2 7GBits s 10 8GBits s USB keyboard and mouse Dedicated keyboard and mouse ports with support for full speed USB emulation Multiple switching The attached peripheral devices can be switched collectively to any computer system o...

Page 4: ...have previously relied upon a fixed keyboard and mouse profile that is declared to each computer regardless of the actual connected devices This precluded the use of any special keyboard or mouse features over and above the standard layouts True Emulation Mindful of the limitations associated with the previous USB switching techniques we set about creating a more effective and elegant solution Aft...

Page 5: ...to one of these four channels via a DisplayPort video connector a USB B type connector and an audio 3 5mm jack input Power input The power supply connects here 4 3 2 1 USB2 0 SWITCHED USB 1 USB 2 5V 2A INDOOR USE ONLY USER CONSOLE OPTIONS User console Connect up to two USB devices to these connectors These ports are switched in an enumerated manner see What is True Emulation COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 ...

Page 6: ...atch lead Part number RC4 8P8C Due to the very high speed signals used by DisplayPort connections the use of high quality cable is vital in order to ensure a reliable video connection through the switch Low cost non compliant cables may lead to intermittent or distorted video Adder recommends certified 2 metre 6 feet high bit rate cables such as our VSCD10 part For details about third party cable ...

Page 7: ...brackets plus four screws allow the unit to be secured within a standard rack slot Note Both the AV4PRO DP unit 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 equipment Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade Do not place the pro...

Page 8: ...USB sockets specifically labelled with keyboard and mouse symbols The keyboard and mouse will operate in any of the USB sockets however True Emulation is not available on the sockets labelled USB1 or USB2 From speakers 4 Video monitor Attach the DisplayPort lead from the video monitor to the connector within the user console area From USB keyboard and mouse 5 Audio Where required connect the lead ...

Page 9: ...d To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit 2 1 USB2 0 SWITCHED USB 1 USB 2 USB2 0 SWITCHED USB 1 USB 2 Note Both the unit 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 equipment Do not operat...

Page 10: ...ess to any channel from your desktop The RC4 remote control is supplied with a 3 metre cable that is used to link with the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit To connect the remote control 1 Connect either end of the supplied cable to the socket at the rear of the RC4 remote control 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit ...

Page 11: ...nsferred are determined by the current setting of the switching mode Control by channel select input lines Where the external control is via the four channel select input lines of the OPTIONS port see pin out opposite ensure that the configuration menu option is set to to enable the input lines The four input lines are suitable for connection to dry contacts or open collector style outputs Connect...

Page 12: ...arked OPTIONS on the rear panel An AV4PRO DP unit will switch its channel if it receives the same command on its serial interface Consequently by linking the serial interfaces a master unit may be made to automatically switch one or more slave units as shown in the diagram It should be noted that the synchronisation cable deliberately does not have the transmit pin of the Slave End connector linke...

Page 13: ...el buttons Enter the OPTIONS port Baud rate menu 1200 default 38400 2400 57600 9600 115200 19200 Enter the Functions menu Show current firmware version Reset configuration to factory defaults is displayed momentarily Enter the Hotkey menu Ctrl Alt default Alt Ctrl Shift Left Ctrl Alt Alt Shift Right Ctrl Alt Right Alt Hotkeys disabled Enter the Options port behaviour menu Channel switching via RS ...

Page 14: ...hanges OPTIONS port channel control behaviour You can determine how the OPTIONS port responds to channel control inputs To define the OPTIONS port behaviour 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press to enter the Options port menu and then press either to allow channel switching commands to be received via RS 232 serial signal through the OPTIONS port see Appendix 1 for cable pin out details and Chann...

Page 15: ...VM and speaker to select KVM only to select Speaker only to select USB1 only to select USB2 only 3 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section 4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes Miscellaneous functions To reset configuration to factory defaults 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press to enter the Functions menu 3 Press and then The display will show momentarily 4...

Page 16: ...er off the AV4PRO DP unit Remove the power supply plug from the rear panel of the unit 3 Connect the upgrade computer to the AV4PRO DP unit Connect the serial port of the upgrade computer to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit using the optional upgrade cable 4 Invoke upgrade mode While powering on or when already powered Press and hold the COMPUTER and MODE buttons for up to ten second...

Page 17: ...e dialog IMPORTANT Check that the Intended Target Units field matches the Unit Connected field If these fields do not match then you may have an incorrect upgrade file check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding Check also that the New firmware version is greater than the Current firmware version Check that the Intended Target Units field matches the Unit Connected field Check also that the ...

Page 18: ... the keyboard video and mouse Will switch only the speakers Will switch only USB peripheral 1 Will switch only USB peripheral 2 Note If an indicator flashes it signifies that the respective peripheral is currently switched to another computer channel 2 Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer channel COMPUTER KVM V1 SPK V2 USB1 V3 USB2 V4 MODE Use this button to choose ...

Page 19: ...l to the AV4PRO DP unit that you wish to control it 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 Configuration menu Additional hotkey press combinations In addition to the standard hotkey press combinations shown left you can also add additional keypresses in order to determine which peri...

Page 20: ...s reached release the middle button When using this method of switching The computer channels that are visited depend upon the configuration menu setting see note The ports KVM audio and or USB that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the front panel buttons Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons The computer channels th...

Page 21: ... case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes including the function keys but excluding the Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock and keys If your keyboard has special media keys these also cannot be used as part of the password When you have typed in your password press to store it Don t worry if you type the password incorrectly you can always re enter configure mode and set the password ag...

Page 22: ...puter ranging from 2 seconds to 5 minutes To prepare the autoscan period choose and then to within the configuration menu see right To start autoscanning mode press on the keyboard To select an autoscan mode 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press and then press either 7 to choose Cycle all ports or 8 to choose Cycle only active ports 3 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu sectio...

Page 23: ...ation contained within this guide then we provide a number of other solutions Online solutions and updates www adder com support Check the Support section of the adder com website for the latest solutions and firmware updates Adder Forum forum adder com Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions Technical support www adder com contact support form For technical support use the contact form in th...

Page 24: ... both types of connector Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8c 8p8c connector D Type female 9 way Multi head synchronisation cable 8p8c MASTER end 8p8c connector SLAVE end 8p8c connector 6 2 TXD RXD 3 2 3 5 RXD GND TXD GND Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c 10p10c connector D Type female 9 way 7 2 TXD RXD 4 3 3 5 RXD GND TXD GND 7 4 TXD RXD 3 3 GND GND Multi head syn...

Page 25: ...DP unit 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 into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the AV4PRO DP unit yourself Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from ...

Page 26: ...r 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 limits f...

Page 27: ...www ctxd com Documentation by 2012 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged Part No MAN AV4PRO DP Release 1 1b Web www adder com Contact www adder com contact details Support forum adder com ...

Page 28: ...11 Multiple video head connections 11 O Operation 17 Options port 4 behaviour setting 13 pinout 10 speed setting 13 P Parts supplied and extra 5 Password setting entering 20 Peripherals connecting 7 R Rack mounting 6 Remote control by computer 10 13 by RC4 unit 9 Remote wakeup 2 RS 232 serial switching commands 10 S Safety information 24 Selecting computers with front panel 17 with hotkeys 18 with...

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