ADDER SmartView MultiScreen VGA KVM Switch Manual
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 30Synchronised SmartView Multiscreens used to switch eight video channels together
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 314. SmartView Multiscreen configuration optionsAll the options described in this section are entered in SmartView Multiscreen configure mode - see section 2.6 for instructions on entering configure mode. 4.1 Screen saver time delay SmartView Multiscreen contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity. Simply typing at the keyboard or moving the mouse will re-enable the display. The...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 32L1 - SmartView Multiscreen only locks on to active ports during autoscanning (default) L2 - SmartView Multiscreen locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - SmartView Multiscreen powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - SmartView Multiscreen powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port (default) T2 - 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 33The SmartView Multiscreen supports ‘Internet Mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons. Examples are: Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse + Logitech MouseMan+ Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS/2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice can be connected to the control port. You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS/2 or IntelliMouse...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 344.4 Keyboard hotkey combination The keyboard hotkey combination is used to change a channel, set autoscan mode or secure the product (so that the password needs to be typed before it can be used again). The following keyboard hotkey combinations can be selected. These hotkey combinations are used together with the command keys to trigger the required SmartView Multiscreen function. The left and right alt key combination is particularly suitable for extended...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 35the factory default states by typing F8 F8f f. Use options F5 F5f f and F6 F6f f to restore mouse function on disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections. F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is F F followed by 1 1 NOT l l) F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F8 - Reset...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 364.8 Cascade query code The SmartView Multiscreens use a special ‘query code’ to detect whether or not they are connected to another SmartView Multiscreen. By default your SmartView Multiscreen uses query code AD. SmartView Pro (another range of keyboard / mouse / video switches from Adder Technology) units with firmware versions less than 1.09 used query code EF. This was found to conflict with a small number of other (rare) devices that used the same query...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 374.10 Exit configure mode When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ‘E’ followed by (return) to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on.
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 38Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsIMPORTANT NOTEThe maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices andcables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specifiedbelow with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If youexperience problems try using shorter cables.A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView Multiscreen All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of...
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SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 39wish to make use of the DDC (Display Data Channel) capabilities of the SmartView Multiscreen then you will need to use cables that have the DDC signalling lines connected (pins 12 and 15 on the 15-way video connector). Not all video cables have these DDC lines connected. Keyboard and PS/2 mice - 6 pin mini-DIN male connector to 6 pin mini-DIN male connector with all lines connected straight through (1-1,2-2 etc.). If the PC has a 5- pin DIN AT style...