ADDER AV4PRO-DP User Manual

ADDER AV4PRO-DP User Manual

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AV4PRO-DP

User Guide

COMPUTER
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    AV4PRO-DP User Guide COMPUTER USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Operation What is True Emulation? .............3 Selecting a computer..............17 AV4PRO-DP features - front and rear ........4 To select a computer using the front panel ......17 What’s in the box ................5 To select a computer using hotkeys ........18 What you may additionally need ..........5 To select a computer using the mouse buttons ....19...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing the AV4PRO-DP professional USB peripheral. The AV4PRO-DP front panels make it The KVM, speakers and two separate USB devices video and peripheral switch from Adder Technology. straightforward to control which peripherals should attached to the AV4PRO-DP units can either be connect to each system.
  • 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-Dp Features - Front And Rear

    AV4PRO-DP features - front and rear The AV4PRO-DP unit is housed within durable, metallic enclosure with all connectors situated at the rear panel. The smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators. COMPUTER USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com...
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    Low-cost non-compliant cables may lead to intermittent or distorted video. Adder recommends certified 2 metre Synchronisation cable Upgrade cable (6 feet), high bit-rate cables, such as our VSCD10 part. For Two 19”...
  • 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-DP 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

    Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. User console The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals that will be shared between the computer systems.
  • Page 9: Computer Systems

    Computer systems Power in connection Each computer system is connected to the AV4PRO-DP unit using up to three The AV4PRO-DP unit is supplied with a 12.5W power adapter. There is no cables. on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected.
  • Page 10: Optional Rc4 Remote Control

    Optional RC4 remote control The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. The RC4 remote control is supplied with a 3 metre cable that is used to link with the port on the rear panel of the unit.
  • 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-DP to switch all of its functions to the selected channel: •...
  • Page 12: Synchronising Multiple Units

    Synchronising multiple units Two AV4PRO-DP units can be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Whenever an AV4PRO-DP channel is switched, it sends an RS232 command out on its serial interface (marked on the rear panel). An AV4PRO-DP unit will switch...
  • Page 13: Configuration

    The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the 19200 menu ( ) section. AV4PRO-DP unit capabilities. Enter the Functions menu Show current firmware version Reset configuration to factory defaults ( is displayed momentarily) Enter the Hotkey menu...
  • Page 14: General Configuration

    Changing hotkeys OPTIONS port speed You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port. AV4PRO-DP 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 15: Switching Mode

    Switching mode Miscellaneous functions Using the configuration menu, you can define a default switching mode. To reset configuration to factory defaults 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 16: Performing Upgrades

    • The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed: AV4PRO-DP unit - available from the Technical Support > Updates section of the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com). To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.
  • Page 17 (this may take a few seconds). 9 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the AV4PRO-DP unit will operate using the new firmware.
  • Page 18: 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 19: To Select A Computer Using Hotkeys

    ‘hotkeys’ and to choose Cycle all ports, or they signal to the AV4PRO-DP unit that you wish to control it, rather than the to choose Cycle only active ports computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or 3 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Appendix 1 - Cable Pin-Outs

    Appendix 1 – 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 25: Warranty

    • If you use a power extension cord with the AV4PRO-DP unit, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
  • Page 26: 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 This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with...
  • Page 27 Web: www.adder.com www.adder.com/contact-details Contact: Support: forum.adder.com © 2012 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Part No. MAN-AV4PRO-DP • Release 1.1b...
  • Page 28: Index

    Index Assistance 22 Firmware Mounting 6 Safety information 24 Video port upgrade 15 Mouse Selecting computers connection 7 Audio connection 7 Front panel connection 7 with front panel 17 Autoscanning 21 switching 17 Multiple units with hotkeys 18 synchronising 11 with mouse buttons 19 Warranty 24 Multiple video head...

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