Specifications

CHAPTER 1
Overview of the AppleVision 1710AV and 1710 Displays
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Hardware Overview
When the display is first powered up, it is in Local mode. If it is connected to a
PC-compatible computer, it remains in Local mode. If it is connected to a Macintosh
computer, but the Macintosh AppleVision software is not installed, it also remains in
Local mode. If the display is connected to a Macintosh computer with the AppleVision
software installed, the software puts the display into Remote mode by sending a series of
ADB messages to the display. The display then remains in Remote mode.
In Local mode, the computer does not control the display. When the user presses control
buttons on the front of the display, the display handles these actions and makes the
required changes to its settings. In addition, when one of the video front panel buttons is
pressed, the on-screen display (OSD) appears to provide visual feedback on the changes
being made.
Remote mode allows the AppleVision Setup application to control the settings of the
display. In addition, the OSD does not appear on the screen. Instead, when any front
panel buttons are pressed, the information about which button was pressed is sent to the
Macintosh over the ADB cable. The Macintosh then commands the display to change its
settings appropriately. If the AppleVision Setup application is open when the buttons on
the display are pressed, the application reflects the changes caused by the buttons as
those changes are made.
Front Panel Controls 1
The AppleVision 1710AV Display controls are located on the front bezel of the display, as
shown in Figure 1-1 on page 4. The AppleVision 1710 Display controls are shown in
Figure 1-3 on page 5. Figure 1-5 shows details of these controls. The AppleVision 1710
Display does not have audio capabilities, so the audio controls shown on the lower panel
(Figure 1-5) are not present.
The buttons on the front panels of the displays control the various functions
electronically through the main processor and related system software, when the
displays are in Remote mode. In Local mode, screen brightness and contrast, audio
volume, and the microphone are affected directly by these controls. Refer to the previous
section, “Operating Modes,” for further information on this subject.