background image

SmartView Multiscreen

Installation and Use

Page 23

3. Using the SmartView Multiscreen

This section explains the general operation of the SmartView Multiscreen. We
recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product.

3.1 Power on status

At power on the SmartView Multiscreen selects computer 1 and displays '1'. If a
password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the SmartView Multiscreen will
remain locked until a valid password is entered.

3.2 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
operation will cause the next channel to be selected.

The key can also be used to access the SmartView Multiscreen’s configuration
mode (see section 2.6). To do this press the key and hold it down for 5 seconds until
‘C’ appears on the SmartView Multiscreen’s front panel display.

An optional remote controller is also available which replicates the front panel key
and display, but can be located remotely from the SmartView Multiscreen. This is

Summary of Contents for SMARTView MULTISCREEN SVMS2-QUAD

Page 1: ...Multiscreen with 4 monitor connections SVMS4 DUAL 4 port SmartView Multiscreen with 2 monitor connections SVMS2 QUAD 2 port SmartView Multiscreen with 4 monitor connections SVMS4 DUAL 2 port SmartView...

Page 2: ...owledged Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Do not attempt to service the SmartView Multiscreen yourself Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the SmartView M...

Page 3: ...all in 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 y...

Page 4: ...the 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 ene...

Page 5: ...ration without the optional power adapter 14 2 5 Configuring your PCs 14 2 6 Configuring the SmartView Multiscreen 14 2 7 Summary of SmartView Multiscreen configuration options 15 2 8 Resetting the Sm...

Page 6: ...iple video head applications 29 4 SmartView Multiscreen configuration options 31 4 1 Screen saver time delay 31 4 2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time 31 4 3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channe...

Page 7: ...several computers equipped with these multiple video facilities to be controlled from a keyboard mouse and an array of monitors All the monitors and the keyboard and mouse are switched together from o...

Page 8: ...ally restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed Supports keyboard modes 1 2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 seria...

Page 9: ...ted to AdderView GEM products for synchronised switching applications Optional power adapter can be used for video only or cascade applications 1 2 Package contents SmartView Multiscreen This installa...

Page 10: ...SmartView Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 9 1 4 Product information Figure 1 SmartView Multiscreen front view Figure 2a SmartView Multiscreen rear view Model SVMS4 Quad...

Page 11: ...SmartView Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 10 Figure 2b SmartView Multiscreen rear view Model SVMS4 Dual Figure 2c SmartView Multiscreen rear view Model SVMS2 Quad...

Page 12: ...SmartView Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 11 Figure 2d SmartView Multiscreen rear view Model SVMS2 Dual Figure 3 Remote control pad display optional accessory part RC1...

Page 13: ...e mouse If you wish to use the mouse to switch the SmartView Multiscreen s channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse The SmartView Multiscreen supports Internet Mice that are...

Page 14: ...3 in 1 keyboard video mouse cables are recommended for maximum convenience Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected To connect computers with serial mouse connections and AT style keyb...

Page 15: ...then a power adapter must be connected to all SmartView Multiscreens 2 5 Configuring your PCs Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard mouse and monitor were all connected dir...

Page 16: ...ay 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 SmartView Multiscreen will remain in configure m...

Page 17: ...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 seco...

Page 18: ...Restore PS 2 mouse function F6 Restore IntelliMouse function F8 RESET all configurations to default settings Display confirms with r P Sets password see section 4 6 for instructions E Exits configure...

Page 19: ...ut powering down the system although this is generally not advisable see section 2 10 for details Keyboard and mouse mode switching The SmartView Multiscreen keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode...

Page 20: ...he PC is running Mouse movement can then only be restored by rebooting the PC This is because the mouse drivers only setup and enable the mouse when the PC is initially booted If you have switched off...

Page 21: ...yed You are now in configure mode 3 To restore a PS 2 mouse 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...

Page 22: ...h upgrade mode using option switch 7 Move option switch 7 on the underside of the SmartView Multiscreen to the ON position Step 3 Reset the SmartView Multiscreen Reset the SmartView Multiscreen by mov...

Page 23: ...ear in mind when performing flash upgrades The upgrade program rewrites the SmartView s firmware code If the upgrade process is interrupted then the SmartView will have invalid code and will not be ab...

Page 24: ...d is entered 3 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 durin...

Page 25: ...instant channel 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 c...

Page 26: ...ys 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 SmartView Multiscreen HOTKEYs TAB...

Page 27: ...release 2ba 2ba To tab through channels press ba bav vrelease v vpress v v release v vpress v v release vba vba 3 6 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse In...

Page 28: ...the ASCII character back to the sending device when the channel has been changed The serial interface pins are found on the options connector on the rear of the SmartView Pin assignments for this con...

Page 29: ...iew Multiscreen units are connected together as shown above To connect to the computer attached to port 3 on SmartView Multiscreen B the user would hold down the hotkey keys then press 2 followed by 3...

Page 30: ...ur monitors multiple SmartViews may be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner Whenever the SmartView s channel is switched it sends an RS232 command out on its serial interfa...

Page 31: ...SmartView Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 30 Synchronised SmartView Multiscreens used to switch eight video channels together...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...rd hotkeys or the mouse WARNING Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power save relays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactive PC If you are using such a monitor...

Page 34: ...tself to the type of mouse requested by the driver If you are using RS232 CPU connections then you will need to select mouse options U4 or U5 to enable the IntelliMouse features U1 SmartView Multiscre...

Page 35: ...nd right hand keys operate H4 RIGHT ALT key H5 LEFT ALT and RIGHT ALT keys together H6 LEFT CTRL and LEFT ALT keys together H7 RIGHT CTRL and RIGHT ALT keys together H8 No hotkey enabled 4 5 Cycling b...

Page 36: ...eyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display P on the SmartView Multiscreen display Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard To set the password in config...

Page 37: ...code EF 4 9 Resolving slow mouse problems Due to certain technical reasons some systems running particular combinations of operating system and mouse drivers are sensitive to small timing changes rel...

Page 38: ...and Use Page 37 4 10 Exit configure mode When you have finished configuring any special options simply type E followed by return to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode The attache...

Page 39: ...and 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 SmartView Mult...

Page 40: ...er 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin DIN male readily available For interface powered operation without the optional power adapter the cables should be no longer than 5 metres see section 2 4 for more de...

Page 41: ...used on the back of your SmartView Multiscreen and most modern PCs These cables are available in various different lengths to suit your requirements They may be purchased with or without the adapters...

Page 42: ...des connections for the remote control module and allows an external RS232 device to control the SmartView Multiscreen See section 3 7 for more details Pin 9 GND Pin 10 TXD Pin 11 RXD Other pins to be...

Page 43: ...tiscreen Installation and Use Page 42 A 5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown below are to connect two SmartView Multiscreens together for synchronised operation se...

Page 44: ...ttently Num lock light does not always come on when the num lock key is pressed Action Some older keyboards were designed for use with specific computers and are not truly AT or PS 2 compatible These...

Page 45: ...ew Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 44 Problem Mouse moves very slowly but otherwise functions correctly Action Change the mouse driver to a Microsoft type or take the action recommended in secti...

Page 46: ...w w MULTISCREEN INSTALLATION USE ADDERTechnology Limited Technology House TrafalgarWay Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SQ England T 44 0 1954 780044 F 44 0 1954 780081 sales addertec com www addertec com SV M...

Reviews: