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Page 1: User Guide
AdderView PRO AV8PRO-DVI User Guide COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE OSD UPG LCK www.adder.com ... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Operation What is True Emulation? .............3 Selecting a computer..............17 AV8PRO-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 To select a computer using the mouse buttons ....18 To select a computer using hotkeys ........19... -
Page 3: Introduction
The KVM, speakers and two separate USB The AV8PRO-DVI also marks the debut of a significant PRO family of professional switches from Adder devices attached to the AV8PRO-DVI can be switched advance in USB keyboard and mouse switching. This Technology. -
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: Av8Pro-Dvi Features - Front And Rear
1U rack space and provides connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators. COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE OSD UPG LCK www.adder.com COMPUTER button Indicators MODE button Press to change to The remaining four indicators (KVM, SPK, USB, USB) show which... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box 0W power adapter and AdderView PRO country- specific AV8PRO-DVI 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 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. Note: Both the AdderView PRO and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the... -
Page 8: Connections
Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, 3 Keyboard and mouse: Attach the leads from your USB keyboard and however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. mouse to the specifically labelled USB sockets. The keyboard and mouse will operate in any of the USB sockets, however, True User console Emulation is not available on sockets labelled USB1 or USB2. - 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 unit using up to The AdderView PRO unit is supplied with a standard 20W power adapter. There three cables. 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
Multiple video head connections As standard the AdderView PRO allows you to switch dual monitors: one digital and one analogue. However, in cases where two digital monitors are required, you can operate two AdderView PRO 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
Configuration Configuration menus The configuration menus allow you to determine numerous aspects of the AdderView PRO capabilities. Hotkeys To access the configuration menu Note: are the standard hotkeys and can be altered 1 If the main menu is not already displayed, press and hold avoid clashes with other devices or software. -
Page 13: General Configuration
General configuration Changing hotkeys Enabling security AdderView PRO units use as their standard hotkeys. These can be You can set a password which will enable you to lock access to the connected changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation. computers and AdderView PRO menus. -
Page 14: Editing The Computer List
Editing the computer list The reminder banner As many computer screen layouts can Computer Port To create/edit computer entries appear very similar, the AdderView Computer 01 1 Display the Display the Configuration menu. PRO provides a reminder banner option 2 Highlight ‘Edit Computer List’ and press . -
Page 15: 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 16: Performing Upgrades
1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader. Download the latest AdderView PRO KVM Firmware Uploader from the Adder Technology website and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that will be connected to the AdderView PRO unit. The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. - Page 17 ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an powering the unit. incorrect upgrade file, check with 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 or computing equipment.
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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
To select a computer using hotkeys Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard, video monitor, mouse and speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel. There are two mains ways to use hotkeys: Standard and Additional. Additional hotkey press combinations Standard hotkey press combinations The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the In addition to the standard hotkey press combinations (shown left), you can also... -
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 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
Functions The Functions menu contains the Reset ADDERVIEW PRO To get here Functions to Factory Defaults option. 1 Press (hotkeys can change). Reset to Factory Defaults 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Functions’. Enter–Run Function –Up –Down Esc–Quit Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all key settings within the AdderView PRO to their original states. -
Page 24: Global Preferences
Global Preferences The Global Preferences menu contains ADDERVIEW PRO To get here Global Preferences a collection of settings that affect 1 Press (hotkeys can change). Mouse Switching: ENABLED various aspects of operation. OSD Colour: SCHEME 1 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. Default Mode: 3 Select ‘Global Preferences’. -
Page 25: Setup Options
Setup Options ADDERVIEW PRO Setup options consist of key settings To get here Setup Options that are normally made only during the 1 Press (hotkeys can change). Security: ENABLED initial installation stage. Language: ENGLISH 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. Hotkeys: CTRL+ALT 3 Select ‘Setup Options’. -
Page 26: Edit Computer List
Edit Computer List EDID Options Options This option allows you to alter, insert The options within this section are ADDERVIEW PRO ADDERVIEW PRO Edit Computer List EDID Options or remove entries within the list of related to the Extended Display Computer 01 EDID Source: AUTO... -
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 devices are being synchronised. -
Page 28: Warranty
Do not enclose them or warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. -
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 1.0m December 2009 Part No. MAN-AV8PRO-DVI Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Adder Asia Pacific Technology House, 350R Merrimac Street, 6 New Industrial Road, Hoe Huat Industrial Building Newburyport, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill,...
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Page 31: Index
Index Assistance 20 EDID Options Indicators 4 Parts Troubleshooting 20 menu 25 supplied and extra 5 True Emulation 2,3 Audio connection 7 Edit Computer List Password Autoscanning 14 menu 25 enabling 12 Keyboard Emulated switching 3 forgotten 12 connection 7 Unlock the unit 12 Enabling security 12 Peripherals...
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