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4 Port ADDER View USB
AV4USB-PC
AV4USB-MAC
RC1
4 Port ADDER View USB
Remote Control Pad/Display
About this manual
AdderView USB - Installation and Use
First edition (November 1999)
Part No. ADD0036/1 (c) 1999 Adder Technology Ltd.
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.
Warning - live parts contained within power adapter.
No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle.
Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the AdderView unit that it is
powering.
Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.
Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged,
cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.
If you use a power extension cord with the AdderView, 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.
Do not attempt to service the AdderView yourself.
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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 B 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 (models AV4USB-PC and AV4USB-MAC)............... 7
1.3 Remote controller contents (part code: AVremote)................................7
1.4 Product information ...............................................................................8
2. Installation...................................................................................... 10
2.1 What you will need ................................................................................10
2.2 Mounting the AdderView .......................................................................11
2.3 Connecting your devices .......................................................................11
2.4 Configuring the AdderView ...................................................................14
2.4.1 Setting the USB enumeration guard time ...................................... 15
2.4.2 Setting the autoscan dwell time ....................................................15
2.4.3 Setting the AdderView to scan all ports or just the active ports ....16
2.4.4 Setting the keyboard hotkey combination .....................................16
2.4.5 Enabling and disabling mouse channel switching .........................16
2.5 Powering on the AdderView ..................................................................17
2.6 Configuring your computers .................................................................. 17
2.7 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ............................................. 18
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3. Using the AdderView .................................................................... 19
3.1 Power on status .....................................................................................19
3.2 Front panel key .....................................................................................19
3.3 Switching between computers using the AdderView .............................20
3.4 Status display......................................................................................... 20
3.5 Keyboard hotkey control ........................................................................21
3.6 Mouse control.........................................................................................23
3.7 Autoscan mode .....................................................................................23
3.8 The optional remote controller ..............................................................23
3.9 Querying the AdderView’s firmware version .........................................24
3.10 PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappings........................24
Appendices
A - Cable and connector specifications ........................................................... 25
A1 USB cables.............................................................................................25
A2 Video cables ..........................................................................................25
A3 PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables ................................ 26
A4 Remote controller extension cables........................................................ 26
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AdderView USB. Your AdderView is a high
performance keyboard, monitor, mouse and peripheral sharing device which
supports a wide range of hardware and software platforms and connects to your
computers via their USB ports.
1.1 Key features
PC and MAC models
Enables a keyboard, monitor, mouse and range of USB peripherals to be
switched between four USB-enabled computers.
Uses new innovative technology that is Patent Pending in the U.K.
Numeric status display and front panel pushbutton make computer selection easy.
Supports high quality video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 pixels and screen
refresh rates up to 100 Hz.
Each computer may be connected using just one standard USB cable and one
standard video cable.
Robust metal chassis sits securely on your desktop.
Internal USB hub function enables 3 USB peripherals to be connected. More USB
peripherals may be added by using additional USB hubs.
AdderView has its own power supply and consequently will power USB hubs
attached to its peripheral ports. This enables keyboards with integral hubs and
other non-powered USB hubs to be supported.
Available in attractive translucent blue or light grey to match with your computer
equipment.
Remote controller option enables the AdderView to be controlled from a small
neat remote control unit that may be attached to the top of a keyboard or the side
of a monitor.
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Supports monitor display data channel signalling (DDC1 & DDC2) enabling your
computer to communicate with the monitor.
Supports autoscan for easy monitoring of computer activity.
Enables switching between all computer ports or just active computer ports for
maximum convenience.
PC models
PS/2-style keyboard and mouse ports enable a traditional style PC keyboard and
mouse to be connected to the AdderView.
AdderView’s channel can be changed using keyboard hotkeys or a 3-button
mouse.
Traditional style PS/2 keyboard and mouse signals automatically converted to
USB format within the AdderView.
Keyboard and mouse activity indication.
Video blanking feature.
1.2 Package contents (models AV4USB-PC and AV4USB-MAC)
AdderView USB.
Power adapter.
This installation guide.
1.3 Remote controller contents (part code: AVremote)
Remote control module.
Velcro strip for mounting remote controller.
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1.4 Product information
Fig. 1 – AdderView USB mode AV4USB-PC
Fig. 2 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory) (Part: AVremote)
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Fig. 3 – AdderView USB model AV4USB-MAC
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