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- Page 1 AdderView Pro 8 DVI User Guide COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE OSD UPG LCK www.adder.com ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operation What is True Emulation? .............3 Selecting a computer..............17 AdderView Pro 8 DVI features - front and rear ......4 To select a computer using the on-screen menu ....17 What’s in the box.................5 To select a computer using the front panel ......18 What you may additionally need ..........5... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing the AdderView Pro 8 DVI from USB devices attached to the AdderView Pro 8 DVI can The AdderView Pro 8 DVI also marks the debut of Adder Technology. This compact unit allows a single be switched in unison between any of the connected... -
Page 4: What Is True Emulation
What is True Emulation? True Emulation represents a significant breakthrough in sharing USB devices True Emulation between two or more computer systems. Until this point, the problem has been Mindful of the limitations associated with the OTHER USB how to create a USB switch that provides all of the following: previous USB switching techniques, we set about KEYBOARD MOUSE... -
Page 5: Adderview Pro 8 Dvi Features - Front And Rear
AdderView Pro 8 DVI features - front and rear The unit packs a great deal of functionality into a compact space. It occupies a single 1U rack space and provides connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box AdderView Pro 8 DVI 0W power adapter and country- specific power lead M PU TE R Four self-adhesive CD-ROM SP K US B1 US B2 rubber feet O SD U PG w .a dd er .c om Two 9”... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Mounting The AdderView Pro 8 DVI 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 Connections the unit to be secured within a standard 1U rack slot. -
Page 8: Connections
I N D To connect peripherals to the user console will read the full 1 Position your peripheral devices in the vicinity of the AdderView Pro 8 DVI characteristics of the I - I unit such that their cables will easily reach. - Page 9 5 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB peripherals to the USB sockets labelled USB1 and USB2. I - D I N D I - I From USB devices...
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Page 10: Computer Systems
Computer systems Power in connection Each computer system is connected to the AdderView Pro 8 DVI unit using up to The AdderView Pro 8 DVI unit is supplied with a standard 20W power adapter. three cables. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected. -
Page 11: Multiple Video Head Connections
However, in cases where two digital monitors are required, you can operate two AdderView Pro 8 DVI units in a synchronised manner. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. -
Page 12: Configuration
USB port of the remember to use the new ones in place of when following AdderView Pro 8 DVI user console. the instructions in this guide. The selection menu will be displayed: Switching icons show... -
Page 13: General Configuration
General configuration Changing hotkeys Editing the computer list AdderView Pro 8 DVI units use as their standard hotkeys. These can To create/edit computer entries be changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation. 1 Display the... -
Page 14: Autoscanning
Autoscanning When enabled, the autoscan mode switches between the connected computers To select an autoscan period in sequence. This is useful to allow you to sample activity among the connected 1 Display the Configuration menu. computers. 2 Highlight the ‘Global Preferences’ option and press to select. -
Page 15: The Reminder Banner
The reminder banner As many computer screen layouts can Computer Port appear very similar, the AdderView Computer 01 Pro 8 DVI provides a reminder banner option that indicates which computer channel you are currently viewing. The banner is displayed at the top of the screen for an adjustable interval between one and five seconds (it can also be disabled or limited to only show when you exit the on-screen menu). -
Page 16: Performing Upgrades
Performing upgrades The AdderView Pro 8 DVI unit is fully upgradeable via flash upgrade. Such 4 - Invoke upgrade mode upgrades require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the While powering on or when already powered: Press and hold the COMPUTER and MODE buttons (for up to ten seconds) until the numeric port. - Page 17 Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding. WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current results and may damage your AdderView Pro 8 DVI or computing equipment. firmware version’. Check that the ‘Intended Target...
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Page 18: Operation
Operation Selecting a computer To select a computer using the on-screen menu There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: computer channels: • Simultaneously press and then release , or • Using the on-screen menu ... -
Page 19: To Select A Computer Using The Front Panel
To select a computer using the front panel To select a computer using the mouse buttons The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, video switched to one or more computer channels. -
Page 20: To Select A Computer Using Hotkeys
• ACTIVE PCs - limits the choice of channels to those with active computers, they signal to the AdderView Pro 8 DVI 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 •... -
Page 21: Further Information
Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: • Appendices Configuration menus • Appendix 1 - • Adder Technology website – www.adder.com • Appendix 2 - Cable specifications Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver •... -
Page 22: Appendix 1 - Configuration Menus
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus The AdderView Pro 8 DVI configuration menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed by each user. To access the configuration menus 1 Select the on-screen main menu in one of two ways: •... -
Page 23: Functions
Esc–Quit Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all key settings within the AdderView Pro 8 DVI 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. -
Page 24: Global Preferences
When mouse switching is enabled the central mouse button or wheel mouse setting to determine how long the banner should be displayed. button is allocated to control the AdderView Pro 8 DVI and is not therefore Autoscan Mode available for use by computer applications. If you want to use the central mouse Settings: SCAN LIST, ALL PCs, ACTIVE PCs button within your applications you will need to disable mouse switching. -
Page 25: Setup Options
SETUP OPTIONS menu. The language option only affects the way that the AdderView Pro 8 DVI interprets the keyboard keys, it does not affect the way that the computers interpret the keyboard. It is advisable to avoid setting a language that you do not understand as all the menus will change to use the new language and you may have difficulty reselecting your original language. -
Page 26: Edit Computer List
3 Press and the cursor will move to the computer channel column. Change AT START sets the AdderView Pro 8 DVI to read EDID information from the or enter the channel address (as required) of the computer and press selected source at power up. When DISABLED, no new EDID data is sought and... -
Page 27: Appendix 2 - Cable Specifications
Appendix 2 – Cable specifications Multi-head synchronisation cable RS232 serial flash upgrade (straight through) cable 9pin D-type male 9pin D-type female MASTER end SLAVE end 9pin D-type male 9pin D-type male Use this cable when two AdderView Pro 8 DVI devices are being synchronised. -
Page 28: Warranty
• If you use a power extension cord with the AdderView Pro 8 DVI, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. -
Page 29: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European... - Page 30 © 2009 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0g May 2009 Part No. MAN-AV8PRO-DVI Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Adder Asia Pacific Technology House, 29 Water Street, 6 New Industrial Road, Hoe Huat Industrial Building Newburyport, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill,...
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Page 31: Index
Index Active computers EDID Options Indicators 4 Rack mounting 6 Upgrade menu 25 Reminder banner 14 cable 26 when hot key switching 19 when mouse switching 18 Edit Computer List Remote wakeup 2 firmware 15 Assistance 20 menu 25 USB device Keyboard Audio Emulated switching 3...