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Summary of Contents for ADDER AV4PRO-VGA
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Page 1: User Guide
AVPRO-VGA AdderView PRO AVPRO-VGA-DUAL AVPRO-VGA-TRIPLE User Guide AVPRO-VGA-QUAD COMPUTER USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com ... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Operation What is True Emulation? .............3 Selecting a computer..............18 AdderView PRO 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 To lock access to the computers ...........21 Installation... -
Page 3: Introduction
The peripherals between any of the systems to suit your connected keyboard and mouse are passed to every AV4PRO-VGA can support one video head per channel, current tasks. For instance, you could be creating emails 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: Adderview Pro Features - Front And Rear
AdderView PRO features - front and rear The AdderView PRO 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 AdderView PRO Multiscreen units AVPRO-VGA-DUAL, AVPRO-VGA-TRIPLE or AVPRO-VGA-QUAD Power adapter (.W or 0W) and country-specific power lead AdderView PRO unit AVPRO-VGA CD-ROM M PU TE R U TE K VM SP K U SB U SB M PU TE R K VM... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Mounting There are two main mounting methods: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets (not Multiscreen models) Rack brackets (not Multiscreen models) Connections The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the unit to be secured within a standard rack slot. Note: Both the AdderView PRO unit 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, 4 Video monitor(s): VGA video ports are used however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. IN D throughout. User console 2 .5 Single screen units: Attach the lead from the video monitor to the VGA connector... -
Page 9: Computer Systems
Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the AdderView PRO unit using up to Multiscreen units: Link the video outputs three 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 AdderView PRO unit and the system to be connected. -
Page 10: Power In Connection
Power in connection Optional RC4 remote control The AdderView PRO unit is supplied with either a 12.5W (single screen version) The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used or 20W (Multiscreen versions) power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. -
Page 11: Channel Switching By External Control
Channel switching by external control Control by RS-232 serial The OPTIONS port featured on every AdderView PRO allows external control of the current channel either by the optional RC4 controller, commands sent via Where the external control is via RS-232 signal, ensure that the configuration RS-232 serial input or by switching one of the four channel select input lines. -
Page 12: Synchronising Multiple Units
Synchronising multiple units AdderView PRO units can be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Thus, two AV4PRO-VGA units can be made to switch two video heads in a similar manner to an AVPRO-VGA-DUAL. Additonally, two AVPRO-VGA-DUAL units could... -
Page 13: Managing Edid Video Display Information
Managing EDID video display information Refreshing EDID information during use Whenever a AdderView PRO unit is powered on (or when the option is selected from the configuration menu), it will interrogate the connected You can refresh the EDID information from the connected monitor(s) monitor(s) to determine whether EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) without the need to power cycle the AdderView PRO. -
Page 14: Configuration
Configuration Enter the OPTIONS port Baud rate menu You can press 1200 (default) 38400 at any point to exit 2400 57600 from an option and 9600 115200 return to the main 19200 Using the configuration menu menu ( ) section. Enter the Functions menu The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the Show current firmware version... -
Page 15: General Configuration
General configuration Changing hotkeys OPTIONS port speed You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port. AdderView PRO 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 1 Enter the Configuration... -
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
1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader. Download the latest AdderView PRO unit 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 18 AdderView PRO unit or computing equipment. ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an incorrect upgrade file, check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding. Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current firmware version’.
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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
To select a computer using hotkeys Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard, video monitor(s), 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: 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
Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: Appendix 1 – Supported video modes • Appendix 2 – Cable pin-outs • • Adder Technology website – www.adder.com • Safety information Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver •... -
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 AdderView PRO units. This information is used only if no new EDID information is made available by the attached video monitor(s). The AdderView PRO units support video resolutions and refresh rates in excess of those listed here. -
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
Warranty Safety information Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original •... -
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 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 29 © 2010 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0b March 2010 Part No. MAN-AV4PRO-VGA 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 30: Index
Index Assistance 22 Firmware Mounting 6 Safety information 25 Video modes 23 upgrade 15 Mouse Selecting computers Video port Audio connection 7 Front panel connection 7 with front panel 17 connection 7 Autoscanning 21 switching 17 Multiple units with hotkeys 18 synchronising 11 with mouse buttons 19 Multiple video head...
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