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							SmartView Multiscreen Installation and UsePage 1About this manualSmartView Multiscreen - Installation and Use
First edition (August 2001)(c) 2001 Adder Technology Ltd.
Part No. ADD0040/1www.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 SmartView Multiscreen yourself.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the SmartView Multiscreen, 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 SmartView Multiscreen, 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. 
						

							SmartView Multiscreen Installation and UsePage 2WarrantyAdder 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.
TrademarksAll 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. 
						

							SmartView Multiscreen Installation and UsePage 3Radio Frequency EnergyShielded 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. 
						

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 4Contents1. Introduction....................................................................................6
1.1 Key features...........................................................................................6
1.2 Package contents..................................................................................8
1.3 Remote controller contents....................................................................8
1.4 Product information ...............................................................................9
2. Installation......................................................................................12
2.1 What you will need ................................................................................12
2.2 Mounting the SmartView Multiscreen ....................................................13
2.3 Connecting your devices .......................................................................13
2.4 ‘Interface powered operation without the optional power adapter ........14
2.5 Configuring your PCs ............................................................................14
2.6 Configuring the SmartView Multiscreen ................................................14
2.7 Summary of SmartView Multiscreen configuration options....................15
2.8 Resetting the SmartView Multiscreen without
        disconnecting your devices..................................................................17
2.9 Other useful installation information ......................................................18
2.10 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ...........................................18
2.11 Hot plugging the SmartView Multiscreen into running systems
                and re-enabling disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections ............19
2.12 Upgrading the SmartViews flash memory ..........................................20 
						

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 53. Using the SmartView Multiscreen ...............................................23
3.1 Power on status.....................................................................................23
3.2 Front panel keys and remote controller..................................................23
3.3 Status display.........................................................................................24
3.4 Switching operation................................................................................25
3.5 Keyboard hotkey control........................................................................25
3.6 Mouse control.........................................................................................26
3.7 RS232 control........................................................................................27
3.8 Cascading SmartView Multiscreens ......................................................27
3.9 Synchronising SmartView Multiscreens for multiple video head
               applications ...........................................................................................29
4. SmartView Multiscreen configuration options...........................31
4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................31
4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ................................................31
4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels....................................32
4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ...............................................................34
4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels .....................34
4.6 Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset) ..............34
4.7 Setting a security password ..................................................................35
4.8 Cascade query code .............................................................................36
4.9 Resolving slow mouse problems ...........................................................36
4.10 Exit configure mode ............................................................................37
Appendices
A - Cable and connector specifications................................................................38
B - Problem solving..............................................................................................43 
						

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 61. IntroductionThank you for purchasing the SmartView Multiscreen. Your SmartView Multiscreen
is a high performance Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse  (KVM) sharing device
which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. The
Multiscreen is a new concept in KVM switches and enables you to benefit from all
the convenience of the proven SmartView switches whilst taking advantage of the
multiple monitor facilities available on many modern computers.
Computers fitted with multiple video cards are becoming more common as operating
systems have developed to make use of the extended video real estate offered by
multiple monitors. The increased display area enables more information to be
presented to the user without reducing the resolution. The Multiscreen enables
several computers equipped with these multiple video facilities to be controlled from
a keyboard, mouse and an array of monitors. All the monitors and the keyboard and
mouse are switched together from one computer to the next giving you full control of
the wider picture.
1.1 Key featuresControl several multi-video enabled PCs with from a single keyboard, mouse and
a bank of monitors.Dual and quad video head models available with two or four computer ports.Two or more SmartViews may be synchronously switched by linking their options
ports.Switch 4,8,12 or 16 monitors together by synchronising Multiscreens.Excellent for banking, security and engineering applications. Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 with an
excellent video transfer characteristic - high bandwidth and low distortion. Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free
computer bootup. Interface powered operation – SmartView Multiscreen draws its power from the
connected computers for maximum convenience. 
						

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 7 Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the
active ports. Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard. Flash upgradeable - SmartView Multiscreens firmware may be upgraded by
connecting a computers serial port and running a download program. Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network. Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling. Password security prevents unauthorised use. User options stored in EEPROM memory. Optional 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. 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 SmartView Multiscreen 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 and video quality.  Supports desktop and laptop PCs, RS6000s, DEC Alphas, and Silicon Graphics
computers . 
						

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 8  Supports very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98,
2000, NT,ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD etc.  Supports the additional shortcut, web access and media control keys found on
extended keyboards.  May be connected to AdderView GEM products for synchronised switching
applications.  Optional power adapter can be used for ‘video only’ or cascade applications.
1.2 Package contents SmartView Multiscreen. 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
SVMSPSU).
1.3 Remote controller contents (part code: RC1) Remote control module.Velcro strip for mounting remote controller. 
						

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 91.4 Product informationFigure 1 - SmartView Multiscreen front viewFigure 2a - SmartView Multiscreen rear view (Model SVMS4-Quad)