ADDER SmartView X PRO Manual

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 20Fig. 5 - A typical installation using a single SmartView XPro 8 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 21Fig. 6 - A cascaded application using multiple SmartView XPros 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 22Fig. 7 – An advanced application that uses two sets of cascaded SmartViews
that are cross linked together using twisted pair wiring and AdderLinks. 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 232.6 Maximising the video quality
The SmartView XPro supports very high bandwidth video signals and resolutions up
to 1900 x 1440 pixels. It regenerates the video signals using wideband amplifiers in
order to minimise any loss of video quality. All video cables introduce distortion onto
the video signal. For short cables this is minimal but for longer cables the loss of
quality can start to become noticeable particularly at higher video resolutions. To
maximise the video quality of your SmartView XPro installation we recommend the
following:  Use the shortest possible video cables between your devices. High quality two
metre long cables such as the Adder 3-in-1 combination cable will give excellent
results.  Avoid using cables with 15-pin D-type connectors that are not specifically
designed to carry video signals - you will see a picture but the quality will be truly
appalling with smudging, ghosting and loss of focus. Cables that are designed to
carry video signals are constructed using three separate co-axial cores to carry the
red, green and blue signals. These co-axial cores make the cable thick like the cable
that you see coming out of the back of a monitor. Typically this cable will be 8.5 to 9
mm in diameter. If your cable is thin (say 6mm in diameter) or does not look like the
cable you would expect to see coming out of a monitor then it may well be an
unsuitable data cable. Such cables are only suitable for very low resolution DOS-
style screens.  Where possible use a single cable of the correct length rather than multiple
extension cables. If you must use an extension cable then make sure that it is a
cable that is specifically designed to carry video signals.  When cascading SmartViews use the shortest possible cables between units.
Structure the installation so that the maximum cable run between computers and
KVMs is minimised. If possible keep this distance to below 30 metres (100 feet).  For longer distances use the AdderLink extender. 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 242.7 Other useful installation information
PC boot up sequence - When your PCs are powered on they communicate with
any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular
operating system. It is necessary for the SmartView to be attached and powered on
during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all
the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs.
Mouse characteristics - do not unplug a PS/2 mouse connection from a PC whilst
the PC is on. Due to the design of PS/2 mice communications the mouse function on
the PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation.
Unplugging the mouse from the SmartView will also cause it to stop operating when
it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in
provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted.
The SmartView is fitted with a PS/2 mouse recovery system which allows you to
disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without powering down the system
(although this is generally not advisable) - see section 2.8 for details.
Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The SmartView keeps a log of the
keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the
connected PCs. These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard
and mouse when the SmartView channel is switched thus ensuring maximum
software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are an
obvious example of this process.
2.8 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse
If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the SmartView by accident during
operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in.
To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the SmartView is fitted
with an automatic mouse recovery system.
With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or
keyboard hotkeys. The SmartView detects that the mouse has been disconnected
and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and the
SmartView will re-initialise it.
Alternatively you can reset the keyboard and mouse for a given user port by using 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 25the SmartViews keyboard and mouse reset function (see section 4.17). This
function only resets the keyboard and mouse attached to the selected user port. It
does not affect the status of any of the SmartViews other ports or the CPU
connections.
2.9 Hot plugging the SmartView into running systems and re-
enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections
It is adviseable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the
SmartView before installation. However if this is not possible then most systems can
be hot plugged by using the SmartView’s mouse restoration functions. The keyboard
connection will normally restore itself automatically.
On many PCs, mouse movement will be lost if the PS/2 mouse is unplugged and
plugged back in whilst the PC is running. Mouse movement can then only be
restored by rebooting the PC. This is because the mouse drivers only setup and
enable the mouse when the PC is initially booted.
If you have switched off your SmartView or you are attempting to ‘hot plug’ it into a
system that is already running, you may be able to restore lost mouse movement
using the SmartViews mouse restoration functions.
Mouse restoration functions should be used with care as unpredictableresults may occur if the wrong mouse type is selected. If in doubt restore themouse by powering down the PC normally.Standard PS/2 mouse data uses a different data format to IntelliMouse data and so
two reset functions are provided on the SmartView. The type of data format
expected by the PC depends upon the driver and the type of mouse that was
connected when the driver was booted. The following table may be used as a guide.
Note that the mouse reset functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but
may not restore the speed or sensitivity of the mouse exactly as they were when the
PC originally booted. 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 26Type of mouse / system Driver typeLikely expected Suggested
Connected at bootupdata formatrestoration
PS/2PS/2 onlyPS/2Standard
PS/2IntelliMousePS/2Standard
IntelliMouse / SmartViewPS/2 onlyPS/2Standard
IntelliMouse / SmartViewIntelliMouseIntelliMouseIntelliMouse
To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the SmartView:
1) Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement
2) Activate the on-screen menu using the keyboard hotkeys
3) Press F1 to view additional menus
4) Select the FUNCTIONS menu
5) Select RESTORE STANDARD MOUSE or RESTORE INTELLIMOUSE
6) Exit the on-screen menu
2.10 Connecting the AdderLink Extender
Connecting an AdderLink receiver to the SmartViews integrated AdderLink
extender
If you are connecting an AdderLink XR receiver to one of the SmartViews integrated
AdderLink extender ports then no further configuration is necessary. Remember that
the AdderLink uses proprietary analogue signalling and the cable may not be
connected to a network hub or switch.
Connecting an external AdderLink extender
If you require more remote access links than are provided by the integrated
extender ports you may connect external AdderLink extenders (i.e. an XR / XL
receiver / transmitter pair) to the SmartViews local KVM connectors. If you do this
then you should power the AdderLink XL units using the optional power adapters.
AdderLink requirements
Your AdderLink Extender unit will need to be fitted with firmware version 1.07 or
higher if it is a Gold model or 2.07 or higher if it is a non-Gold model.  If you have an
earlier AdderLink unit please contact Adder technical support for advice. 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 273. Configuring the SmartView XPro3.1 Configuration summary
The SmartView is configured using the on-screen menu system which is activated
by default when you first power on the system. It may also be accessed by using the
keyboard hotkeys (see section 4.8) or by using the SmartViews front panel keys
(see section 4.6). The following steps summarise a typical configuration process.
For more advanced information on each of the configuration steps please refer to
the appropriate sections of this manual shown in brackets.
Note: The SmartView is configured via the ADMIN user account. The SmartView willallow multiple users to be logged in under the ADMIN account but will only allow oneof these users to be adding or editing computer names or user profiles or settingglobal and setup options at any one time.Step 1 - Decide if you are going to use password security
The SmartView may be run with security enabled or disabled. With security
disabled, all user ports have full access to all of the computers and full
administration rights. The SmartView is shipped to you with security disabled. This
mode is suitable for simple installations with a small number of users. Larger
installations or systems with larger numbers of users will require password security
to be enabled. In this mode, each user logs on to the system and is allocated access
rights to defined computers by the system administrator. This mode is
recommended for most systems (see section 3.2 for details on how to enable
security). If you are not using security the go to step 4.
Step 2 - Create an ADMIN (administration) account password
The SmartView has a fixed user account that cannot be deleted named ADMIN. This
user account is the only one that is able to make important system changes. If you
are going to be using security then you should allocate a password to this account
(see section 3.3 for instructions). 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 28Step 3 - Create user accounts
Login to the SmartView using the ADMIN account and add user profiles and
passwords for each of the system users (see section 3.4). The SmartView supports
up to 16 user profiles.
Step 4 - Add / edit names to identify your computers
Whilst you are logged into the SmartView using the ADMIN account, create names
for each of the computers that you have attached to the system. The SmartView
creates default names for each of its ports (Computer 1 to Computer 16). These
default names may be edited as required. Whilst adding the computer names you
can define which users will have access to each computer. Each computer has an
associated 8 digit port number which defines its location. If you are using a single
SmartView XPro then all the computers will have two digit port numbers (01 to 16). If
you are cascading SmartViews then each computer will have a four, six or eight digit
port number depending on the number of cascade levels that have been connected
(see section 4.10 for details). The SmartView supports up to 512 computer names
although special versions are available that support more names.
Step 5 - Set the required SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES
Use the ADMIN account to select the required SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL
PREFERENCES. The SETUP OPTIONS menu is used to configure important
system operating parameters such as security mode, language, hotkeys and control
options. The GLOBAL PREFERENCES menu is used to select various timing
characteristics and other options.
3.2 Enabling password security
The SmartView XPro may be operated with or without security enabled. With no
security all users will have full administration rights and full access to all the
connected computers. For systems with several users this may not be desirable.
System security is enabled using the on-screen menu. The on-screen menu is
activated automatically when you first switch on the SmartView but may also be
selected using the keyboard hotkeys (see section 4.8) or the front panel controls
(see section 4.6). 
						

							SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 29To switch on the password security system:  From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS.  Select SETUP OPTIONS from the menu.  Move the menu bar over the SECURITY option.  Press SPACE BAR to enable security.  Press ESC to quit from the menu.
3.3 Setting an ADMIN password
The SmartView XPro supports up to 16 user profiles. The administrator of the
system can grant or deny users access to any of the connected computers and has
complete control over the setup of the system. The administrator accesses the
system via a special user named ADMIN. This profile may not be altered or deleted
from the system and has full access rights to all computers and system parameters.
Consequently it is advisable to set a password for this user.
To set a password for the ADMIN user:  From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS.  Select EDIT USER LIST from the menu.  Move the menu bar over the ADMIN user.  Press RETURN or ENTER to edit the ADMIN user.  Press RETURN or ENTER again to edit the ADMIN users password.  Make sure that the password you want is displayed.  Press RETURN or ENTER to save the password.  You will now see the Edit Access Rights menu. The ADMIN user always has
access to all the computers. Press RETURN or ENTER again to quit from this
menu.