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AdderView MP

Installation and Use

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AdderView MP - Multi-platform KVM switches with multimedia support

Part

Model

AVMP4-SP

4 port AdderView MP

(Sun and PC)

AVMP4-SPU

4 port AdderView MP

(Sun, PC and USB)

RC1

Remote control

pad / display

Summary of Contents for AVMP4-SP

Page 1: ...on and Use www addertec com www addertec com AdderView MP Multi platform KVM switches with multimedia support Part Model AVMP4 SP 4 port AdderView MP Sun and PC AVMP4 SPU 4 port AdderView MP Sun PC an...

Page 2: ...he keyboard hotkeys hold down the CTRL and ALT keys press and release the required port key e g 1 and then release the CTRL and ALT keys Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments...

Page 3: ...zuw hlen der die Hot Keys der Tastatur verwendet die Strg und ALT Tasten zusammen gedr ckt halten und die erforderliche Port Taste z B 1 dr cken und loslassen und dann die Strg und ALT Tasten loslasse...

Page 4: ...del teclado mantenga pulsadas las teclas CTRL y ALT pulse y suelte la tecla del puerto requerida p e 1 y a continuaci n suelte las teclas CTRL y ALT Informaci n sobre seguridad Solamente debe usarse e...

Page 5: ...ches CTRL et ALT enfonc es appuyez sur la touche du port souhait ex 1 et rel chez puis rel chez les touches CTRL et ALT Consignes de s curit A n utiliser qu l int rieur dans un environnement sec et ex...

Page 6: ...e e rilasciare il tasto porta richiesta es 1 e quindi rilasciare i tasti CTRL e ALT Informazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza Da usare esclusivamente in interni asciutti e privi di olio Non cercare di ef...

Page 7: ...AdderView MP...

Page 8: ...acknowledged Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Do not attempt to service the AdderView MP yourself Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the AdderView MP it...

Page 9: ...n all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to resolve please contact your s...

Page 10: ...eceiver 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 a...

Page 11: ...Configuring the AdderView MP 16 2 7 Summary of AdderView MP configuration options 18 2 8 Resetting the AdderView MP without disconnecting your devices 20 2 9 Other useful installation information 20 2...

Page 12: ...nnels or just the active channels 35 4 6 Firmware functions version query mouse restore and reset 35 4 7 Setting a security password 36 4 8 Cascade query code 37 4 9 Resolving slow mouse problems 37 4...

Page 13: ...ed to enhance the easy of use of this product and we trust that you will enjoy using it 1 1 Key features Control multiple computers from a single console keyboard mouse monitor stereo speakers and mic...

Page 14: ...1900 x 1440 with an excellent video transfer characteristic high bandwidth and low distortion RS232 mice supported as standard Flash upgradeable AdderView MP s firmware may be upgraded by connecting...

Page 15: ...t metal case ensures good shielding and video quality All models support desktop and laptop PCs Sun 8 pin style RS6000s DEC Alphas and Silicon Graphics SPU models additionally support Sun USB style de...

Page 16: ...AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 9 1 4 Product information Figure 1 AdderView MP front view Figure 2 AdderView MP rear view SP and SPU models...

Page 17: ...AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 10 Figure 3 Remote control pad display optional accessory part RC1 Figure 4 Rear view of AdderView MP...

Page 18: ...DIN to 6 pin mini DIN A suitable mouse If you wish to use the mouse to switch the AdderView MP s channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse Supported types are 1 A standard PC...

Page 19: ...They all look the same but unfortunately there are several common wiring schemes all of which are different To ensure that you have the right adapter either purchase this from your AdderView MP suppl...

Page 20: ...l the devices which are to be attached are switched off Connect the shared keyboard mouse monitor speakers and microphone to the connectors at the rear of the AdderView MP see figs 1 2 and 3 If you ar...

Page 21: ...AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 14 Figure 5 AdderView MP cables See appendix A for part codes and ordering information...

Page 22: ...ppendix A If you have an existing 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the AdderView as there are several different standard wiring configu...

Page 23: ...wer will be intelligently drawn from all computers Cables longer than 5 metres may be used provided that the AdderView MP is already powered by another connected computer or the optional power adapter...

Page 24: ...s until the AdderView MP displays C to show that it has entered configure mode If you wish you may use the reset switch that is situated on the underside of the AdderView MP see figure 4 to perform a...

Page 25: ...ft 3 remap default Shift 3 remap inserts key sequence compose L L L1 AdderView MP locks on to active ports only during autoscanning default L2 AdderView MP locks on to every port during autoscanning L...

Page 26: ...h Hotkeys Tab or three button mouse default U8 Cycle between active ports only when switching with Hotkeys Tab or three button mouse H1 Hotkey combination is CTRL ALT command key default H2 Hotkey com...

Page 27: ...required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs Mouse characteristics do not unplug a PS 2 mouse connection from a PC whilst the PC is on Due to...

Page 28: ...estoration functions The keyboard connection will normally restore itself automatically On many PCs mouse movement will be lost if the PS 2 mouse is unplugged and plugged back in whilst the PC is runn...

Page 29: ...iew MP IntelliMouse IntelliMouse F6 To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the AdderView MP 1 Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2 Press the select key on the front of the A...

Page 30: ...e on the AdderView MP Step 1 Connect your computer to the AdderView Connect your computer s serial port to the AdderView MP s options port labelled OPTIONS FLASH Step 2 Reset the AdderView MP whilst h...

Page 31: ...the AdderView up to 3 e g MP129M HEX MP129S HEX MP129U S19 These files use the following naming scheme The first two characters are the product type e g MP AdderView MP The next three characters repre...

Page 32: ...ded into the same directory on your computer From that directory run the upgrade file using the following command line AVMP Dat_file_name DAT Where Dat_file_name is the name of the required DAT file F...

Page 33: ...rate It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade If the upgrade process is int...

Page 34: ...2 Front panel key and remote controller The front panel key is used to select which channel is currently controlled by the shared keyboard mouse and monitor ports Pressing the key during normal operat...

Page 35: ...nnel information and key control 3 3 Status display The status display usually shows the currently selected port If autoscan mode is selected the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise di...

Page 36: ...wn the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB The hotkey command are summarised below note that the numbers on the numeric keypad do not form part of a valid hotkey HOTKEYs and 1 selects channel 1 HOTKEY...

Page 37: ...lease v vpress v v release v vpress v v release vba vba 3 5 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse In order to switch to the next computer simply hold down the...

Page 38: ...iew MP Installation and Use Page 31 Hold down centre button Press and release left hand button to select next computer Hold down centre button Press and release right hand button to select previous co...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U2 AdderView MP channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse AdderView MP reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U3 AdderView MP channels are not swi...

Page 42: ...all channels or just the active channels when using Hotkeys Tab or a three button mouse to switch the channel This avoids wasting time viewing channels that are not active Option are U7 Cycle between...

Page 43: ...password on the keyboard To set the password in configure mode first type P then return The display on AdderView MP will change to show and you can then type your password The password is not case sen...

Page 44: ...mouse problems Due to certain technical reasons some systems running particular combinations of operating system and mouse drivers are sensitive to small timing changes relating to mouse communication...

Page 45: ...eyboard can be re allocated to change the AdderView MP s channel When the functions of these keys have been reallocated they will not be available for computer control S1 Enable hot media keys default...

Page 46: ...board monitor and mouse to AdderView MP All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the AdderView MP If you use a PC AT style keyboard you will need an AT 5 pin DIN...

Page 47: ...n cables should be good quality with a coaxial construction and should support the DDC Display Data Channel signals pins 12 and 15 on the 15 way video connector Please contact your supplier if you hav...

Page 48: ...may be up to 5 metres long With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables Part code Description Length VADD SUN 2M Cable for Sun 8 pin style...

Page 49: ...code Description Length VADD USB 2M Cable for USB enabled computers without audio 2 metres VADD USB 5M Cable for USB enabled computers without audio 5 metres Part code Description Length VADD USB A 2M...

Page 50: ...erial mouse connection Cables should be no longer than 30 metres NOTE There are several common wiring specifications for 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin serial adapters If you have an adapter that has been su...

Page 51: ...pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin DIN male VSA7 keyboard adapter If your Sun computer has a 13W3 video connector then you w...

Page 52: ...AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 45 A 3 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the AdderView MP to allow flash upgrades...

Page 53: ...data format not supported by the AdderView MP If you have unplugged and re connected a mouse to the AdderView MP then ensure that you reset it using the mouse reset function see section 2 10 Problem M...

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