ADDER SmartView MultiScreen VGA KVM Switch Manual

							SmartView MultiscreenInstallation and UsePage 30Synchronised SmartView Multiscreens used to
switch eight video channels together 
						

							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 SmartViews 7-
segment display will flash whilst the SmartView Multiscreen is in screen save mode.
B1 - screen saver disabled (default)
B2 - Blank screen after 1 minute of inactivity
B3 - Blank screen after 2 minutes of inactivity
B4 - Blank screen after 4 minutes of inactivity
B5 - Blank screen after 8 minutes of inactivity
B6 - Blank screen after 12 minutes of inactivity
B7 - Blank screen after 16 minutes of inactivity
B8 - Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity
4.2 Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time
SmartView Multiscreen can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time
set by the autoscan delay time. Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey keys
together with ‘A’. By default, only those channels which have a powered up
computer connected to them will be scanned. Sometimes it may be desirable to
scan all channels, even if the attached computer is switched off (this will simply
show a blank screen when it is selected). All the SmartView Multiscreen’s ports will
be scanned if option L2 is selected. Some applications may also require the
SmartView Multiscreen to power on in autoscan mode. This feature can be selected
using the L3 or L4 options. 
						

							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 to next port
T3 - 7 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port
T4 - 10 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port
T5 - 15 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port
T6 - 20 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port
T7 - 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port
T8 - 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port
Note: Autoscan mode is ended simply by selecting a fixed channel using the
keypad, the keyboard hotkeys or the mouse.
WARNING - Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power save relaysand will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactive PC. If youare using such a monitor you must not use the L2 feature. Constant switchingon and off of your monitors relay will eventually damage your monitor.4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels
A three button PS/2 mouse or an IntelliMouse can be used to switch channels on the
SmartView Multiscreen. To switch to the next channel, the user simply holds down
the central button or wheel button and presses the left or right hand button to
change the channel (see section 3.6). If the user does not wish to take advantage of
this feature, it can be disabled by selecting U2, U3 or U5. If the third button is being
used to switch the SmartView Multiscreen then it is not available for use with PC
software although the function of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected.
Consequently in modes U1, U2 and U4 the SmartView Multiscreen reports to the
PCs that a 2 button mouse is connected. If you wish to use the full function of a 3
button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software then you should select options
U3 or U5. 
						

							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 drivers in
any combination as required. The IntelliMouse features are supported on both PS/2
and RS232 CPU connections. When using PS/2 CPU connections, the SmartView
Multiscreen will automatically configure itself to the type of mouse requested by the
driver. If you are using RS232 CPU connections then you will need to select mouse
options U4 or U5 to enable the IntelliMouse features.
U1 - SmartView Multiscreen channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse
or IntelliMouse (default)
(SmartView Multiscreen reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs)
U2 - SmartView Multiscreen channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse
or IntelliMouse
(SmartView Multiscreen reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs)
U3 - SmartView Multiscreen channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse
or IntelliMouse
(SmartView Multiscreen reports 3 button mouse mode to PCs)
U4 - SmartView Multiscreen channels are switchable using 3 button mouse
or IntelliMouse
(SmartView Multiscreen reports IntelliMouse mode to PCs)
U5 - SmartView Multiscreen channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse
or IntelliMouse
(SmartView Multiscreen reports IntelliMouse mode to PCs) 
						

							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 keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as
a combination of other keys. Such keyboards are supplied with some Gateway 2000
computers. Programming spare keys to trigger the hotkey combination allows
channels to be selected via a single key stroke.
H1 - CTRL and ALT keys together (left or right hand keys operate) (default)
H2 - CTRL and SHIFT keys together (left or right hand keys operate)
H3 - ALT and SHIFT keys together (left and right hand keys operate)
H4 - RIGHT ALT key
H5 - LEFT ALT and RIGHT ALT keys together
H6 - ‘LEFT CTRL’ and ‘LEFT ALT’ keys together
H7 - ‘RIGHT CTRL’ and ‘RIGHT ALT’ keys together
H8 - No hotkey enabled
4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels
The SmartView Multiscreen can be set to cycle between all channels or just the
active channels when using ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or a three button mouse to switch the
channel. This avoids wasting time viewing channels that are not active. Option are:
U7 – Cycle between all ports when switching with ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or three button
mouse (default)
U8 – Cycle between active ports only when switching with ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or three
button mouse
4.6 Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset)
For technical support purposes, it may be necessary to find the firmware release
version for the control software in your SmartView Multiscreen. For example, if the
release version is v1.29 the response shown to F1 F1f f   will be a brief display of
the digit ‘1’, then F2 F2f f will be a brief display of the digit ‘2’, then F3 F3f f will
be a brief display of the digit ‘9’. You can reset all of the configured options back to 
						

							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 all configurations to factory default settings. An ‘r’ will show briefly on the
display to confirm that the reset has been completed.
4.7 Setting a security password
There are many situations where unrestricted access to corporate file servers or
sensitive information needs to be controlled. In such circumstances, the SmartView
Multiscreen can be locked away in a room or secure cabinet and controlled
remotely. In this mode typing the keyboard hotkeys together with L will blank the
screen, disconnect the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display
‘P’ on the SmartView Multiscreen display. Control can only be regained by typing the
correct password on the keyboard.
To set the password in configure mode, first type ‘P’ then (return). The display on
SmartView Multiscreen will change to show ‘= and you can then type your
password. The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key
strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the (ctrl), (alt), (shift) and (return)
keys. When you have typed in your password type (return) to register it in the stored
memory. Do not worry if you type the password incorrectly, you can always re-enter
configure mode and set the password again. If you have lost the password and the
SmartView Multiscreen is locked, the unit may be unlocked by powering down the
SmartView Multiscreen, entering configure mode at power on (see section 2.6), and
performing a complete reset using the F8 function.
NOTE - The password consists of a combination of key strokes rather like the code
to a safe. The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys on the
keyboard (except ctrl, alt, shift and enter). Consequently the following password
would be valid:
oFRED oFRED g g 
						

							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 code so an alternative query code
was provided to ensure compatibility. Either query code may be used but you should
make sure that all cascaded SmartView Multiscreen and SmartView Pro units are
set to use the same query code. If any of the cascaded SmartView Pros have
firmware versions less than 1.09 then the cascade query code for all the SmartView
Multiscreens and SmartViews should be set to EF.
L7 – Cascade query code = AD (default)
L8 – Cascade query code = EF
4.9 Resolving slow mouse problems
Due to certain technical reasons some systems running particular combinations of
operating system and mouse drivers are sensitive to small timing changes relating to
mouse communications. The introduction of a switch like the SmartView inevitably
causes some timing changes and in rare cases interactions have been observed
that  causes the mouse to run very slowly. Certain HP Vectra computers running
later versions of Windows NT with Logitech mouse drivers and Logitech mice have
been observed to exhibit such interactions with older switches. One solution to this
problem is to change the mouse driver.
The SmartView Multiscreen is a high performance device that is carefully
engineered to minimise such interactions and should not exhibit this characteristic.
Nevertheless such interactions are unpredictable and so the SmartView is fitted with
a feature that ensures that the mouse can never operate at a very slow rate
regardless of such interactions.  This feature is activated using the following options:
L5 – Allow the mouse to run at any speed (default)
L6 – Dont allow the mouse to run at very slow speeds 
						

							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. 
						

							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 the
SmartView Multiscreen. If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin
DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN male) converter.
Cable specification (self-powered operation):
Keyboard, monitor and mouse cables should be no longer than 2 metres.
Cable specification (with optional power adapter):
Keyboard, monitor and mouse extension cables can be used to increase the
distance from SmartView Multiscreen up to 10m. Most keyboards and mice will also
operate at distances of 20 metres.
A2. SmartView Multiscreen to PCs 1 to 4
Cable specifications:
Video - 15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density male D
connector wired as a standard VGA PC to monitor cable. There are two types
commonly available. The best type cables which will give excellent quality are
constructed with coaxial cable cores. Cheaper ‘data’ cables are often used, but can
degrade video quality if used over longer distances. Avoid using data cables longer
than 2 metres unless the video quality is not important. Good quality coaxial video
cables may be run at distances up to 30 metres with little loss of video quality. If you 
						

							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 keyboard connector you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter
6-pin mini-DIN female to 5-pin DIN male (readily available). For ‘interface powered’
operation without the optional power adapter the cables should be no longer than 5
metres (see section 2.4 for more details). For operation with the power adapter,
cables should be no longer than 30 metres.
RS232 serial mice - these require a special converter to connect the RS232 lines
present on the SmartView Multiscreen mouse ports to the RS232 port on a PC.Cables should be no longer than 30 metres.
NOTE - There are several common wiring specifications for 6-pin mini-DIN to9-pin serial adapters. If you have an adapter that has been supplied with amouse it may have a completely different internal wiring to that shown aboveand may not be compatible with the SmartView