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4 Port ADDER View DVI

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2 Port ADDER View DVI

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Quick Installation and Operation Guide

QUICK INSTALLATION

Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear

of the AdderView DVI.

Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the GREY port on the rear of the

AdderView.

OPERATION GUIDE SUMMARY

The AdderView's default configuration is suitable for most systems.
A computer may be selected using the front panel key, a three button mouse or a

keyboard hotkey combination. To select a computer using the mouse press and
release the left or right hand buttons whilst holding down the central button. To
select a computer using the keyboard hotkeys hold down the CTRL and ALT
keys, press and release the required port key (e.g. 1) and then release the CTRL
and ALT keys.

Safety information

For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
Do not attempt to service the AdderView DVI yourself.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the AdderView DVI, its optional

power adapter and its accessories.

Warning - live parts contained within optional power adapter.
No user serviceable parts within optional power adapter - do not dismantle.
Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.
If you use a power extension cord with the AdderView DVI, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere
rating.

AdderView DVI ENGLISH

Quick-Guide für Installation & Betrieb

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QUICK-INSTALLATION

Schalten Sie alle Ihre Computer aus, und schließen Sie sie an die ORANGEFARBENEN

Ports auf der Rückseite des AdderView DVI an.

Schließen Sie Ihre Tastatur, Monitor und Maus an den GRAUEN Port auf der Rückseite

des AdderView an.

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DES BETRIEBS-GUIDES

Die Vorgabekonfiguration des AdderView ist für die meisten Systeme geeignet.
Ein Computer kann für entweder die Verwendung der Taste auf der Frontanzeige, einer

Maus mit drei Tasten oder einer Kombination der Hot-Keys der Tastatur ausgewählt
werden. Zur Auswahl eines Computers, der eine Maus verwendet, die linke oder rechte
Taste kurz drücken, während die mittlere Taste gedrückt gehalten wird. Um einen
Computer auszuwählen, der die Hot-Keys der Tastatur verwendet, die Strg und ALT
Tasten zusammen gedrückt halten, und die erforderliche Port-Taste (z.B. 1) drücken und
loslassen, und dann die Strg und ALT Tasten loslassen.

Sicherheitstechnische Informationen

Nur für den Gebrauch innerhalb von trockenen, ölfreien Räumen vorgesehen.
Die Wartung des AdderView DVI darf nur ausschließlich von dazu qualifiziertem

Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden.

Sämtliche Warnhinweise und Anweisungen auf dem AdderView DVI, seinem optionalen

Stromadapter und Zubehörteilen beachten und befolgen.

Warnung – im Stormadapter sind unter Spannung stehende Teile enthalten.
Keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Teile im optionalen Stromadapter enthalten – nicht

auseinandernehmen.

Den optionalen Stromadapter nur durch einen vom Hersteller zugelassenen Typ

ersetzen.

Bei Verwendung eines Stromverlängerungskabels für den AdderView DVI, muss darauf

geachtet werden, dass die Gesamtamperezahl der an dieses Kabel angeschlossenen
Geräte nicht den Amperenennwert des Kabels übersteigt. Auch darauf achten, dass die
Gesamtamperezahl aller an die Steckdose angeschlossenen Geräte nicht den
Amperenennwert der Steckdose überschreitet.

AdderView DVI GERMAN

Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento

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INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA

Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte

posterior del AdderView DVI.

Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del

AdderView.

RESUMEN DE LA GUÍA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

La configuración por defecto del AdderView es adecuada para la mayoría de los

sistemas.

Puede seleccionarse un ordenador utilizando la tecla del panel frontal, un ratón de tres

botones o una combinación de teclas rápidas en el teclado. Para seleccionar un
ordenador utilizando el ratón, pulse y suelte los botones izquierdo o derecho mientras
mantiene pulsado el botón del medio. Para seleccionar un ordenador utilizando las
teclas rápidas del teclado, mantenga pulsadas las teclas CTRL y ALT, pulse y suelte la
tecla del puerto requerida (p.e. 1) y a continuación suelte las teclas CTRL y ALT.

Información sobre seguridad

Solamente debe usarse en interiores, en entornos secos y sin grasa.
No intente realizar ningún tipo de mantenimiento al AdderView DVI usted mismo.
Siga todos los avisos e instrucciones marcadas en el AdderView DVI, el adaptador de

potencia opcional y todos sus accesorios.

Aviso – el adaptador de potencia opcional tiene piezas con tensión.
El adaptador de potencia opcional no contiene piezas que pueda mantener el usuario –

no desmontarlo.

Cambie el adaptador de potencia opcional solamente con un tipo aprobado por el

fabricante.

Si utiliza una cable de extensión con el AdderView DVI, compruebe que el amperaje

nominal total de los equipos enchufados en el cable de extensión no superen el
amperaje nominal del cable de extensión. Asimismo, compruebe que el amperaje
nominal total de todos los equipos conectados a la toma de red no superen el amperaje
nominal de la toma.

AdderView DVI SPANISH

Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi

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INSTALLATION RAPIDE

Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière

d'AdderView DVI.

Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port GRIS à l'arrière de l'AdderView.

MODE D'EMPLOI SOMMAIRE

La configuration par défaut de l'AdderView convient à la plupart des systèmes.
Pour sélectionner un ordinateur, utilisez la touche du panneau avant, une souris à trois

boutons ou une combinaison de touches de raccourci clavier. Pour sélectionner un
ordinateur à l'aide de la souris, maintenez la pression sur le bouton central et appuyez
sur le bouton gauche ou droite avant de relâcher. Pour sélectionner un ordinateur avec
les touches de raccourci clavier, maintenez les touches CTRL et ALT enfoncées,
appuyez sur la touche du port souhaité (ex. 1) et relâchez, puis relâchez les touches
CTRL et ALT.

Consignes de sécurité

A n'utiliser qu'à l'intérieur, dans un environnement sec et exempt d'huile.
Ne pas assurer soi-même l'entretien de l'AdderView DVI.
Observer tous les avertissements et instructions marqués sur l'AdderView DVI, son

adaptateur de courant optionnel et ses accessoires.

Avertissement – l'adaptateur de courant optionnel renferme des pièces sous tension.
L'adaptateur de courant optionnel ne contient aucune pièce devant être révisée par

l'utilisateur – ne pas le démonter.

Ne remplacer l'adaptateur de courant optionnel que par un adaptateur approuvé par le

fabricant.

Lorsqu'une rallonge est utilisée pour l'AdderView DVI, vérifier que l'intensité nominale

totale des périphériques branchés sur la rallonge ne dépasse pas l'intensité nominale du
câble. Par ailleurs, vérifier que l'intensité nominale totale de tous les périphériques
branchés sur la prise murale ne dépasse pas l'intensité nominale de la prise murale elle­même.

AdderView DVI FRENCH

Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento

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INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA

Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro

dell’AdderView DVI.

Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro

dell’AdderView.

SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA

La configurazione di default dell’AdderView è adatta alla maggior parte dei

sistemi.

Si può selezionare un computer usando il tasto sul pannello frontale, un mouse a

tre bottoni o una tastiera con tasti attivi. Per selezionare un computer con il
mouse, premere e rilasciare i bottoni sinistro o destro trattenendo
contemporaneamente quello centrale. Per selezionare un computer con tasti attivi
tastiera, tener premuti i tasti CTRL e ALT, premere e rilasciare il tasto porta
richiesta (es. 1) e quindi rilasciare i tasti CTRL e ALT.

Informazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza

Da usare esclusivamente in interni asciutti e privi di olio.
Non cercare di effettuare manutenzione sull’AdderView DVI.
Seguire tutti gli avvertimenti ed istruzioni presenti sull’AdderView DVI, sull’adattatore

opzionale di potenza e sugli accessori.

Attenzione – l’adattatore opzionale di potenza contiene parti sotto tensione.
L’adattatore opzionale di potenza non contiene parti soggette a manutenzione da parte

dell’utente – non smontarlo.

Sostituire l’adattatore opzionale di potenza solo con uno di tipo approvato dal

produttore.

Se si usa una prolunga con l’AdderView DVI, controllare che la potenza nominale totale

in ampère dei dispositivi collegati alla prolunga non superi la potenza nominale in
ampère della prolunga stessa. Controllare inoltre che la potenza nominale totale in
ampère dei dispositivi collegati non superi la potenza nominale in ampère della presa a
muro.

AdderView DVI ITALIAN

AdderView DVI

About this manual

AdderView DVI - Installation and Use
Second edition (January 2002) (c) 2002 Adder Technology Ltd.
Part No. ADD0042/2 www.addertec.com

All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
manual, Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications,
functions and circuitry of the product without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.

Safety information

For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.

Do not attempt to service the AdderView DVI yourself.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the AdderView DVI, its optional

power adapter and its accessories.

Warning - live parts contained within optional power adapter.

No user serviceable parts within optional power adapter - do not dismantle.

Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.

If you use a power extension cord with the AdderView DVI, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed
the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere
rating.

AdderView DVI Installation and Use Page 1

Warranty

Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original
purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the
warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be
accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. Also
Adder will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or
indirectly from the use of this product. Adder’s total liability under the terms of this
warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this
product.

If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are
unable to resolve, please contact your supplier.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the
respective trademark owners.

Adder is a registered trademark of Adder Technology Limited.

Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard.

IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, RS/6000 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.

Logitech, MouseMan+ and Pilot Mouse+ are trademarks of Logitech Inc.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks, and IntelliMouse is a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.

Velcro is a trademark of Velcro USA Inc.

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Radio Frequency Energy

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment 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

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in
the European standard EN55022. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However, there is no guarantee that
harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to
correct the interference with one or more of the
following measures: (a) Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna. (b) Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. (c)
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected. (d) Consult the supplier or an
experienced radio / TV technician for help.

FCC Compliance Statement (United States)

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio communication. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class A computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause interference, in
which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications
RFI statement

This equipment does not exceed the class A
limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la
classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectriques publié par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Contents

1. Introduction.....................................................................................6

1.1 Key features............................................................................................6

1.2 Package contents...................................................................................7

1.3 Remote controller contents.....................................................................7

1.4 Product information ................................................................................8

2. Installation.......................................................................................9

2.1 What you will need .................................................................................9

2.2 Mounting the AdderView DVI .................................................................10

2.3 Connecting your devices .......................................................................10

2.4 ‘Interface powered' operation without the optional power adapter ........11

2.5 Configuring your PCs .............................................................................11

2.6 Configuring the AdderView DVI .............................................................12

2.7 Summary of AdderView DVI configuration options.................................13

2.8 Resetting the AdderView DVI without disconnecting your devices.........15

2.9 Other useful installation information ......................................................15

2.10 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ............................................16

2.11 Hot plugging the AdderView DVI into running systems and

re-enabling disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections ...................16

2.12 Upgrading the AdderView's flash memory ...........................................18

3. Using the AdderView DVI ..............................................................21

3.1 Power on status......................................................................................21

3.2 Front panel keys and remote controller..................................................22

3.3 Status display .........................................................................................22

3.4 Keyboard hotkey control.........................................................................24

3.5 Mouse control.........................................................................................25

3.6 RS232 control.........................................................................................26

3.7 Cascading AdderView DVIs ...................................................................26

3.8 Synchronising AdderView DVIs for multiple video head applications ....27

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4. AdderView DVI configuration options..........................................29

4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................29

4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time .................................................29

4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels.....................................30

4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ...............................................................31

4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels ......................32

4.6 Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset) ..............32

4.7 Setting a security password ...................................................................33

4.8 Cascade query code ..............................................................................34

4.9 Resolving slow mouse problems ...........................................................34

4.10 Exit configure mode .............................................................................35

Appendices

A - Cable and connector specifications.................................................................36

B - Problem solving...............................................................................................40

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AdderView DVI. Your AdderView DVI is a high
performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide
range of PC hardware and software platforms.

1.1 Key features

Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.

Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free

computer bootup.

Interface powered operation – AdderView DVI draws its power from the

connected computers for maximum convenience.

Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the

active ports.

Supports DVI Flat Panels and monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz

(165MHz) – i.e. the maximum DVI single-link bandwidth.

Regenerates the DVI video signal and typically doubles the total cable run length

supported between the computer and the monitor.
Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.
Flash upgradeable - AdderView DVI's firmware may be upgraded by connecting a

computer's serial port and running a download program.
Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC2B) signalling.
DVI Hot Plug Detect support.
Password security prevents unauthorised use.
User options stored in EEPROM memory.
Remote control module for convenient operation.
Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.

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Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for

maximum compatibility.
Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.
Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options.
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice.
Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.
Keyboard, mouse and AdderView DVI resets may be performed without

disconnecting devices.
Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables.
Power and activity indication confirm correct operation.
Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive.
All ports are active simultaneously – all PCs may all be booted at the same time.
Robust metal case ensures good shielding.

Supports desktop and laptop PCs, RS6000s, DEC Alphas, and Silicon Graphics

computers .

Supports very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98,

2000, NT, DOS, ME, XP, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD etc.
Optional power adapter can be used for ‘video only’ or cascade applications.

1.2 Package contents

AdderView DVI.
This installation guide.

(Please note that a power adapter is NOT required for most applications and so is

not included. This may be purchased separately if required - part code
AVGPSU).

1.3 Remote controller contents (part code: RC1)

Remote control module.

Velcro strip for mounting remote controller.

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1.4 Product information

Key for changing
channels. Also used
to access configure
mode

Figure 1 - AdderView DVI front view

User monitor
connection

Display indicates
selected channel and
AdderView status

Computer video connections
coloured WHITE (1 to 4)

Power connection
for optional power
adapter

User mouse
connection for
PS/2 style
mouse

Figure 2 - AdderView DVI rear view (4 port model)

Key for changing channels

Options port – used
to connect remote
controller. Also used
to connect computer
for flash upgrades

Computer mouse and keyboard connections
Keyboard coloured PURPLE
Mouse coloured GREEN
(1 to4)

Display is duplicate of front
panel display and shows status
and mouse / keyboard data
activity

Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part RC1)

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