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Summary of Contents for ADDER AV4PRO-VGA
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Page 1: User Guide
AV4PRO-VGA AV4PRO-VGA AV4PRO-VGA-DUAL AV4PRO-VGA-TRIPLE User Guide AV4PRO-VGA-QUAD COMPUTER USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com ... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Operation What is True Emulation? .............3 Selecting a computer..............18 AV4PRO-VGA features - front and rear ........4 To select a computer using the front panel ......18 What’s in the box ................5 To select a computer using hotkeys ........19 What you may additionally need ..........5 To select a computer using the mouse buttons ....20... -
Page 3: Introduction
Adder Technology. There are four versions of the connect to each system. four systems. The KVM, speakers and two separate USB four-way AV4PRO-VGA, each of which allows a single devices attached to the AV4PRO-VGA units can either The AV4PRO-VGA units feature... -
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: Av4Pro-Vga Features - Front And Rear
AV4PRO-VGA features - front and rear The AV4PRO-VGA single screen and multiscreen units are housed within Multiscreen versions durable, metallic enclosures with all connectors situated at the rear panel. The The Dual, Triple and Quad video screen versions use a larger smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box AV4PRO-VGA Multiscreen units AV4PRO-VGA-DUAL, AV4PRO-VGA-TRIPLE or AV4PRO-VGA-QUAD Power adapter (12.5W or 20W) and country-specific power lead AV4PRO-VGA unit CD-ROM M PU TE R U TE K VM SP K U SB U SB M PU TE R... -
Page 7: Installation
Connections The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the unit to be secured within a standard rack slot. Note: Both the AV4PRO-VGA unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. -
Page 8: Connections
2 Keyboard and mouse: Attach the leads from During initial power up, the AV4PRO-VGA your USB keyboard and mouse to the USB unit will attempt to read the EDID information sockets specifically labelled with keyboard and Managing from the connected display(s). -
Page 9: Computer Systems
Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the AV4PRO-VGA unit using up to three Multiscreen units: Link the video outputs cables. of each computer to the VGA ports on the rear of the unit (see note below). To connect a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the AV4PRO-VGA unit and the system to be connected. -
Page 10: Power In Connection
Power in connection Optional RC4 remote control The AV4PRO-VGA unit is supplied with either a 12.5W (single screen version) or The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used 20W (Multiscreen versions) power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. -
Page 11: Channel Switching By External Control
The four input lines are suitable for connection to dry contacts or open collector style outputs. Connecting an input line to GND will cause the AV4PRO-VGA to switch all of its functions to the selected channel: •... -
Page 12: Synchronising Multiple Units
Whenever an AV4PRO-VGA channel is switched, it sends an RS232 command out on its serial interface (marked on the rear OPTIONS panel). An AV4PRO-VGA will switch its channel if it receives the same command on its serial interface. Consequently, by linking the INDOOR USER... -
Page 13: Managing Edid Video Display Information
AV4PRO-VGA. information is available. If EDID information is available, it will be copied and To refresh EDID information during use used; otherwise a default set of data, stored within the AV4PRO-VGA, will be 1 Enter the Configuration menu. -
Page 14: Configuration
Enter the Functions menu The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the Show current firmware version AV4PRO-VGA unit capabilities. Refresh EDID information from the connected video display (default) Use the stored EDID at startup, do not interrogate the video display... -
Page 15: General Configuration
Changing hotkeys OPTIONS port speed You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port. AV4PRO-VGA units use as their standard hotkeys. These can be changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation. To change the OPTIONS port speed... -
Page 16: Switching Mode
Switching mode Miscellaneous functions Using the configuration menu, you can define a default switching mode. To refresh EDID information from the monitor The switching mode determines which peripherals (KVM, USB1, USB2 and/or 1 Enter the Configuration menu. speakers) should be moved to the next computer when it is selected using any 2 Press to enter the Functions menu of the standard methods. -
Page 17: Performing Upgrades
6 - Query the AV4PRO-VGA unit Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the AV4PRO-VGA unit and to establish its firmware details. If successful, the ‘Unit connected’ field should show the name of the AV4PRO-VGA unit and the current firmware will also be listed. - Page 18 (this may take a few seconds). 9 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the AV4PRO-VGA unit will operate using the new firmware.
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Page 19: Operation
Operation Selecting a computer To select a computer using the front panel There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are computer channels: switched to one or more computer channels. • Using the front panel controls ... -
Page 20: To Select A Computer Using Hotkeys
‘hotkeys’ and to choose Cycle all ports, or they signal to the AV4PRO-VGA unit that you wish to control it, rather than to choose Cycle only active ports the computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device 3 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. -
Page 21: To Select A Computer Using The Mouse Buttons
To select a computer using the mouse buttons Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, video monitor(s), speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel. Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’... -
Page 22: To Lock Access To The Computers
To lock access to the computers When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit. To lock the unit 1 Simultaneously press and hold (or other hotkeys, if altered). 2 While still holding , press The display will show (providing a valid password has been previously set). -
Page 23: Autoscanning
Autoscanning When enabled, the autoscan mode switches between the connected computers To select an autoscan mode in sequence. This is useful to allow you to sample activity among the connected 1 Enter the Configuration menu. computers. 2 Press and then press either: Two scanning modes are available: •... -
Page 24: Further Information
Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions. • Technical support – www.adder.com/contact-support-form For technical support, use the contact form in the Support section of the adder.com website - your regional office will then get in contact with you. -
Page 25: Appendix 1 - Default Edid Video Modes
Appendix 1 – Default EDID video modes The following digital video modes are defined within the default EDID information held by the AV4PRO-VGA units. This information is used only if no new EDID information is made available by the attached video monitor(s). -
Page 26: Appendix 2 - Cable Pin-Outs
Appendix 2 – Cable pin-outs The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs are listed in this section for both types of connector. -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 2004/108/EC 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 29 Web: www.adder.com Contact: www.adder.com/contact-details forum.adder.com Support: © 2012 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Part No. MAN-AV4PRO-VGA • Release 1.1b...
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Page 30: Index
Index Assistance 23 Firmware Mounting 6 Safety information 26 Video modes 24 upgrade 16 Mouse Selecting computers Video port Audio connection 7 Front panel connection 7 with front panel 18 connection 7 Autoscanning 22 switching 18 Multiple units with hotkeys 19 synchronising 11 with mouse buttons 20 Multiple video head...