AdderView PRO { AV8PRO-DVI User Guide COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR KB MS OSD UPG LCK MODE www.adder.
Configuration Configuration menus.................................................................11 Configuration menus layout.................................................11 General configuration................................................................12 Changing hotkeys..................................................................12 Choosing a default channel..................................................12 Enabling security...............................................................
Digital and analogue video Each of the eight computer channels has a DVI-I video connector which allows either DVI digital or VGA analogue signals to be input. At the console connections, the AdderView Pro 8 uses separate DVI-D and VGA connectors to allow the easy attachment of either type of monitor, or to permit dual connections to autoswitching monitors that can operate with either type of input.
Emulated USB switching The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or Emulating) the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch. A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer.
AV8PRO-DVI features - front and rear • KB Keyboard data are being received from the user console. • MS Mouse data are being received from the user console. www.adder.com The remaining four indicators (KVM, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button. • OSD Indicates that the on-screen display is currently active.
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Mounting The AdderView PRO unit offers two main mounting methods: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • The supplied rack brackets Rack brackets The two supplied brackets (plus four screws), allow the unit to be secured within a standard 1U rack slot. Connections Installation Note: Both the AdderView PRO and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch.
Connections DV I-D 4A IND OO SE ON 2 ON 1 SE ON 2 ON LY DV I-I From USB keyboard and mouse 4 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket.
5 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB peripherals to the USB sockets labelled USB1 and USB2.
Power in connection 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. VG A 5V 4A IND U OO 1 RU SE ON 2 ON US LY DV I-I 2 I-I 1 OP TIO From the speaker port on the computer NS 2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power lead to the socket of the power adapter.
Slave AdderView PRO DVI-D VGA DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I USER CONSOLE 4A USB 2 1 2 ON 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPTIONS Serial synchronisation cable Master AdderView PRO DVI-D VGA DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I USB 1 5V INDOOR USE ONLY USER CONSOLE 4A 1 2 ON USB 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPTIONS USB 1 5V INDOOR USE ONLY As standard the AdderView PRO allows you to switch dual monitors: one
Default names for each computer channel F1–More menus F3–Find Esc–Quit Switching mode bar 2 Press 12 Switching icons show which peripherals are, or will be, connected to which computer(s) Coloured dots indicate the status of the connected computers: Red: computer off Green: computer on Black: computer sleeping Channel numbers 2 Tab–Cycle Mode F4–Lock Configuration menus layout The menu options are arranged as shown here: To display the Configuration Menu: Configuration Menu ADDERVIEW PRO Configur
General configuration Choosing a default channel You can determine what the unit should do when it is first powered on, either switch to a particular channel or display the on-screen menu. To choose a default channel 1 Display the Configuration menu. 2 Highlight ‘Setup Options’ and press . 3 Highlight ‘Default Channel’ and press to select either the required channel number (1 to 8) or ‘OSD’ if you would prefer the on-screen menu to be displayed. 4 Press to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
When an entry is marked with a ‘x’, the corresponding computer will be included within an autoscanning operation when ‘SCAN LIST’ is chosen as the autoscan mode. See Autoscanning for more details. 3 Either: • Create a new computer entry – Press and enter a new name, or • Edit an existing computer entry – Highlight a computer name and press . Press (Backspace) to delete existing characters and enter the required new name (up to 16 characters).
To select an autoscan mode 1 Display the Configuration menu. 2 Highlight the ‘Global Preferences’ option and press to select. 3 Highlight the ‘Autoscan Mode’ option and press repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed����������������������������������� : SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs or ALL PCs. 4 ������ Press to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’. Note: The setting of this option also affects which computers are visited when the channel is changed using the mouse buttons or hot key + tab.
Performing upgrades Items required to perform an upgrade • Supplied serial upgrade cable (see Appendix 2 for pin-out specifications). • A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port. • The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the AdderView PRO - available from the Technical Support > Updates section of the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com).
8 - Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds). 9 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the AdderView PRO will operate using the new firmware.
Default names for each computer channel Switching mode bar ADDERVIEW PRO Computer Port Computer 01 01 Computer 02 02 Computer 03 03 Computer 04 04 Computer 05 05 Computer 06 06 Computer 07 07 Computer 08 08 Switching Mode KVM SPK 1 F1–More menus F3–Find Esc–Quit 12 Switching icons show which peripherals are, or will be, connected to which computer(s) Coloured dots indicate the status of the connected computers: Red: computer off Green: computer on Black: computer sleeping Channel numbers 2 Tab–Cycle M
To select a computer using the mouse buttons KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR KB MS MODE Use this button to choose which peripherals will be switched OSD UPG LCK 1 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, press the MODE button repeatedly to change the switching mode: KVM SPK USB1 USB2 MODE Will switch all peripherals together MODE Will switch keyboard, video, mouse and speakers MODE Will switch only the keyboard, video and mouse MODE Will switch only the speakers MODE Will
• • • Selects channel 8 Blanks the video Selects the next channel (see note ) What are hotkeys? The and keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the AdderView PRO 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 Setup Options menu.
Further information • Fax in the UK: in the US: 01954 780081 +1 888 275 1117 • Phone in the UK: in the US: 01954 780044 +1 888 932 3337 • Email – support@adder.com • Adder Technology website – www.adder.com Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files.
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus Menu map Configuration Menu Functions Reset to Factory Defaults Global Preferences Mouse Switching OSD Colour Default Mode Reminder Banner Autoscan Mode Autoscan Period OSD Dwell Time Setup Options Security Language Hotkeys Default Channel Baud Rate Enter–Select Esc–Quit Firmware version: 1.06.
Functions Reset to Factory Defaults 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 confirm the action. The internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period. Enter–Run Function –Up –Down Esc–Quit To get here 1 Press (hotkeys can change). 2 Press to select ‘More menus’.
Global Preferences ENABLED SCHEME 1 ALL AFTER OSD SCAN LIST 5 SECONDS 2 SECONDS To get here 1 Press (hotkeys can change). 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Global Preferences’. OSD Colour Settings: SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME 3, SCHEME 4 As you toggle between these options you will see the colour of the menu change to show the selected scheme. The menu schemes have been specially chosen to provide a high contrast with the colours that you would normally see on a computer screen.
Setup Options ENABLED ENGLISH CTRL+ALT OSD 1200 To get here 1 Press (hotkeys can change). 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Setup Options’. Language Settings: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH This option specifies the language that is used for the on-screen menu and the keyboard layout that is assumed for the keyboard. When the French option is selected the keyboard is assumed to have an AZERTY format.
EDID�������� Options To get here 1 Press (hotkeys can change). 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Edit Computer List’. EDID Source F7–Refresh EDID Settings: AUTO, DVI, VGA Space–Toggle –Up –Down Esc–Quit Determines which monitor connected to the user console should be interrogated to discover its capabilities. AUTO first interrogates the DVI port and, if no EDID data are available, then moves to the VGA port.
Appendix 2 – Cable specifications 1 DCD RXD 2 2 RXD TXD 3 3 TXD DTR 4 4 DTR GND 5 5 GND DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 7 7 RTS CTS 8 8 CTS RI 9 9 RI Use this cable when two AdderView PRO devices are being synchronised.
• For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Both 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 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 products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.
Radio Frequency Energy This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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T Assistance 20 Audio connection 7 Autoscanning 14 EDID Options menu 25 Edit Computer List menu 25 Emulated switching 3 Enabling security 12 Enumerated switching 3 Indicators 4 Parts supplied and extra 5 Password enabling 12 forgotten 12 Peripherals connecting 7 Troubleshooting 20 True Emulation 2,3 B Brackets fitting 6 C Cable specifications 26 Computer connection 9 name editing 13 ports 4 selecting 17 Configuration 11 menus 21 Connections 7 computer system 9 multiple video head 10 user console 7 D D
