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    							AdderLink X2 Multi Screen
    Remote Extenders
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    MUL TISCREEN
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    SECT 1
    Contents
    Welcome
    Introduction ........................................................................\
    .........2
    Supplied items ........................................................................\
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    Module features ........................................................................\
    ..4
    Installation and operation
    Installation ........................................................................\
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    Stage A - Configuration switch settings ................................5
    LOCAL module switches .....................................................5
    REMOTE module switches  .................................................6
    Stage B - Mounting a module – desk or rack ........................7
    Installation Advice ..............................................................7
    Stage C - Connections .............................................................8
    Connections at the LOCAL module ...................................8
    Connections at the REMOTE module ..............................11
    Operation ........................................................................\
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    Power and activity indicators ...............................................14
    General use ........................................................................\
    ...14
    User arbitration and keyboard indicators ......................14
    Visible image shadows .....................................................14
    Locking and unlocking the system ......................................15
    Special configuration
    Configuration ........................................................................\
    ....16
    What are hotkeys? ...........................................................16
    Entering, using and exiting configuration mode ...........16
    Password setting ...................................................................17
    Password override .................................................................17
    Hot plugging and mouse restoration ..................................18
    Which restore setting do I use? .......................................18
    Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settings ................18
    Image controls - sharpness and brightness .........................19
    Skew adjustment ..................................................................21
    Miscellaneous settings ..........................................................23
    Further information
    Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
    24
    Getting assistance ......................................................................25
    Products in the X2-Series range ................................................26
    Cables ........................................................................\
    .................26
    Emissions and Immunity ............................................................27   
    						
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    PC
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    UDIO
    VIDEO 1
    KEYBO ARD
    MOUSE
    VIDEO 2 – 4
    SERIAL 1–
     4
    LOCAL
    X2
    MULTI
    SCREEN
    REMOTE
    separate channels. For both variants, a local module attaches to the com\
    puter 
    system and provides connections for the local peripherals while the remo\
    te 
    module is placed up to 200m away and handles the remote peripherals. The\
     
    long distance link between the two modules is made by either two (MS2 m\
    odel) 
    or four (MS4 model) Category 5, or higher, twisted pair cables. 
    Special circuitry within the remote module allows you to make adjustment\
    s to 
    the sharpness and brightness settings to suit your own preferences. Addi\
    tionally, 
    a Skew adjustment is also provided to counteract the effects of uneven l\
    engths 
    of twisted pair cables that are used to carry the video signals. 
    SECT 2
    Welcome
    Introduction
    Thank you for choosing the AdderLink X2 Multi Screen extenders. Comprisi\
    ng 
    two compact modules, these extenders allow you to place multiple video 
    monitors and serial devices together with a keyboard, mouse and audio 
    peripherals up to 200 metres from a computer system. In addition, locall\
    y 
    connected video monitors, keyboard, mouse and speakers allow two users t\
    o 
    simultaneously view the outputs of the host system and also take control\
     of 
    the system, providing it is not being used by the other user. A user rel\
    inquishes 
    control two seconds after their last key press or mouse movement. 
    Two variants of the Multi Screen extenders are available, the MS2 model \
    allows 
    two video and serial channels, while the larger MS4 model provides four \
    A special multi-cable simplifies the connection of the keyboard, video channel 1, mouse and audio ports to the LOCAL module.  The duplicate mouse, keyboard and audio peripherals connect to the REMOTE module. 
    Up to 200 metres separation between the local and remote modules via two (MS2 model) or four (MS4 model) Category 5, or higher, cables 
    The mouse, keyboard and speaker peripherals adjacent to the host computer connect to the LOCAL module. Note that the serial devices and microphone connections are not available at the LOCAL module. 
    Power supply unit 
    Two (MS2 model) or four (MS4 model) video channels are available at the LOCAL module.  
    LOCAL Power supply unit (optional on MS2 model)
    Two (MS2 model) or four (MS4 model) video and serial device channels are available at the REMOTE module.     
    						
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    POWER
    SERIAL 
    1
    SERIAL 2SERIAL 3
    SERIAL 
    4
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    Supplied items
    LOCA LMUL TISCREEN
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    MULTISCREEN
    MS4: Keyboard, mouse, audio, four video and four serial channels
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    MULTISCREEN
    X2 Multi Screen MS2
    LOCAL moduleREMOTE module
    MS2: Keyboard, mouse, audio, two video and two serial channels
    Note: See next page for module fetaures
    X2 Multi Screen MS4
    LOCAL moduleREMOTE module
    Power supply and country-specific mains cable (MS2 model has one PSU and cable, MS4 model has two PSUs and cables)
    Multi-cable for keyboard, video channel 1, mouse and audio connections between computer and LOCAL module
    One serial cable for RS232 connection between computer and LOCAL module - additional cables available: P/N CAB-9M/9F-2M
    Rack plate plus fixing screws - can be used for either the LOCAL or REMOTE modules, as required
    Video cable for channels 2-4(MS2 model has one video cable, MS4 model has three video cables) 
    Information wallet containing:
    Eight self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document   
    						
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    LOCA LMUL TISCREEN
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    CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO
    LOCAL X2 Multi Screen module(MS4 model pictured)
    Connections for serial ports 1, 2, 3* and 4* from computer  
    Power supply connection
    Switch bank to determine certain modes and functions
    Connections to REMOTE module
    Multi-cable connection from computer
    Power and signal activity indicatorsConnections to local keyboard and mouse
    Connection to local speakers
    Connections for video inputs 2, 3*, and 4* from computer
    Connections to local video monitors 1, 2, 3* and 4*
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    VIDEO OUT  4
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    MULTISCREENConnections for microphone and speakers
    REMOTE X2 Multi Screen module(MS4 model pictured) 
    Power supply connection
    Switch bank to determine certain modes and  functions
    Connection to keyboard Connection to mouse 
    Connections to serial devices 1, 2, 3* and 4* 
    Connections to LOCAL module
    Power and signal activity indicators
    Connections to video monitors 1, 2, 3* and 4* 
    Module features
    * not available on MS2 model.   
    						
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    SECT 3
    Installation and operation
    LOCAL module switches (continued)
    LOCAL Switch 1
    OFF: Normal operation.
    ON: (Whilst power is applied) Places the REMOTE module into password 
    override mode. This allows any pre-configured passwords to be altered \
    - 
    particularly useful when they have been lost or forgotten. Please see th\
    e 
    ‘Password override’ section in the ‘Special configuration’\
     chapter.
    LOCAL Switch 2
    OFF: Normal operation.
    ON:  Set transparent mode. Use this setting if the X2 Multi Screen modules 
    are to be used with KVM switches that are not manufactured by Adder 
    Technology. Cascaded KVM switches often use special signals to set or 
    identify conditions. In transparent mode, the X2 Multi Screen modules wi\
    ll 
    pass the signals without attempting to interpret them. 
    LOCAL Switch 3
    OFF: Microphone input on REMOTE module. Use this setting if a standard m\
    ono-
    channel microphone is connected to the MIC input on the REMOTE unit.
    ON:  Stereo line-in input on REMOTE module. Use this setting if a stereo inpu\
    t is 
    applied to the MIC input on the REMOTE unit.
    LOCAL Switch 4
    OFF: Normal operation.
    ON:  Suspend operation and reset the LOCAL module. Use this setting 
    momentarily to produce the same effect as removing and restoring power 
    if incorrect operation has occurred. Return the switch to the OFF positi\
    on 
    to allow normal operation to continue.
    Installation
    The installation of the X2 Multi Screen extenders is straightforward and\
     can best 
    be achieved in most cases by following these stages for each module:
    •	 Stage	A    Check or set the configuration switch settings
    •	 Stage	B    Mount the module
    •	 Stage	C   Connect the cables
    Stage A - Configuration switch settings
    The basic operation of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are controlled by th\
    e 
    banks of four switches located on the side of each module. The switches \
    are 
    monitored at all times and may be changed when power is on or off (the \
    only 
    exception to this rule is switch 1 of the LOCAL module which initiates s\
    lightly 
    different functions depending on the power state when it is switched).
    LOCAL module switches
    OFF: Normal operationON: Transparent mode
    OFF: Normal operationON: Reset password mode
    OFF: Normal operationON: Reset LOCAL module
    OFF: Microphone input modeON: Stereo line-in mode
    Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this w\
    ill 
    produce normal operation with normal microphone input (at the REMOTE 
    module).
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    REMOTE module switchesREMOTE module switches (continued)
    REMOTE Switch 1
    OFF: Normal operation.
    REMOTE Switches 2 and 3
    Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys (when pressed in uni\
    son) 
    are to be designated as ‘hotkeys’. Hotkeys signal to the REMOTE mo\
    dule that 
    the next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the \
    module 
    and is not to be passed to the computer system.
    2 OFF
    3 OFF  Hotkeys = CTRL and SHIFT
    2 OFF
    3 ON  Hotkeys = ALT and SHIFT
    2 ON
    3 OFF  Hotkeys = CTRL and ALT
    2 ON
    3 ON  Hotkeys disabled
    REMOTE Switch 4
    This switch is reserved for future use. 
    Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this w\
    ill 
    produce normal operation.
    Determines configurationof hotkeys in conjunctionwith switch 3
    Reserved for future useOFF: Normal operation
    Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction with switch 2
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    Stage B - Mounting a module – desk or rack
    The X2 Multi Screen extender modules can be situated on a desk (or fl\
    oor) or 
    alternatively, for larger installations, mounted within optional rack mo\
    unt chassis 
    units.
    Desk mount
    Apply the supplied self-adhesive 
    rubber feet to the underside of the 
    module(s).
    Installation Advice
    •	 For	correct	operation,	the	local	and	remote	units	must	have	ground	
    connections. At the computer end, ensure that the computer or KVM switch\
     
    that the LOCAL module is connected to has a ground connection. At the 
    keyboard/monitor/mouse end, ensure that the REMOTE module’s power 
    supply is connected to a grounded power outlet. Alternatively, a ground \
    connection will be made via the monitor, if the monitor is itself ground\
    ed. 
    •	 Try	to	avoid	laying	the	interconnect	cables	alongside	power	cables	where	
    possible.
    Rack mount
    Note: The module switches are not accessible once it is inserted 
    into the rack, therefore, check all settings before insertion. 
    1 Place the supplied rack plate onto the front of the module 
    and secure it with the countersunk screws.
    2 Orient the module on its side so that its labelled face is the 
    correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the 
    rack.
    3 Slide the module into the required rack position. The 
    rectangular cut-out in the front upper lip of the rack allows 
    the screws on the module’s upper edge to slide through.
    4 The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its floor that 
    are spaced to accommodate the screws on the module’s lower 
    edge. Ensure that the screws correctly locate into the holes of 
    the chosen slot. The rack securing plate on the module should 
    now be flush with the front of the rack mount chassis.
    5 Use the supplied (pan-head) screws, in the top hole of the 
    rack securing plate to fasten the module to the rack. 
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    SERIAL 
    1
    SERIAL 2
    SERIAL 3
    SERIAL 
    4
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    CA
    TX LINK 2
    CA
    TX LINK 3
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    Local speaker connection
    The LOCAL module allows a pair of speakers to be connected and used in t\
    he 
    vicinity of the host system.
    Note: A microphone port 
    is provided only at the 
    REMOTE module.  
    1 Connect the speaker 
    plug to the socket 
    labelled .
    Stage C - Connections
    The naming of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules relate to their proximity to \
    the host computer system. Hence, the LOCAL module connects directly to t\
    he 
    system (and the local peripherals), while the REMOTE is at the other e\
    nd of the 
    twisted pair cable and attaches to the duplicate keyboard, mouse, etc. 
    Connections at the LOCAL module
    Multi-cable connection
    A number of important 
    connections between 
    the computer system 
    and the LOCAL module 
    are made via the 
    supplied multi-cable. 
    This cable is two metres 
    in length and splits out 
    to the keyboard, video, 
    mouse, microphone 
    and speaker ports of 
    the system.
    1 Attach the supplied 
    multi-cable to the 
    25-way socket 
    at the end of the 
    LOCAL module.
    2 At the other end of the multi-cable, attach the keyboard, mouse, primary\
     
    video channel, microphone and speaker connectors to the appropriate 
    sockets at the rear of the computer system. On most systems the 
    appropriate ports should be labelled and colour coded in a similar way t\
    o 
    the cable connectors:
        Monitor (video)      Blue
     Keyboard     Purple
     Mouse  or  Mid green
     Speaker   or SPK  Light green
     Microphone   or  MIC  Pink (or maroon)
    Local keyboard and mouse connections
    The LOCAL module provides extra ports to accommodate a keyboard and mous\
    e 
    in the vicinity of the host system.
    1 Connect the keyboard 
    lead to the purple 
    mini-DIN socket 
    labelled  on the 
    LOCAL module. 
    2 Insert the keyboard 
    lead into the green 
    mini-DIN socket 
    labelled  on the 
    LOCAL module. 
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    VIDEO OUT  3
    VIDEO OUT  2
    VIDEO OUT  1
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    LOCAL
    Multi-cable main connector
    N  3
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    OUT UT 
    4
    VIDEO OUT  3
    VIDEO OUT  2
    VIDEO OUT  1
    CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO
    LOCAL
    Connection from keyboard
    Connection from mouse
    IDEO IN  2
    OUT VIDEO OUT 
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    VIDEO OUT  2
    VIDEO OUT  1
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    LOCAL
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    Local video outputs
    You can connect multiple video 
    monitors in the vicinity of the 
    host computer system (up to 
    two on the MS2 model or up 
    to four on the MS4 model).
    1 Attach the signal leads 
    from each video monitor to 
    the output sockets (labelled 
    VIDEO OUT 1 to VIDEO OUT 4) 
    on the LOCAL module.
    Serial cable connections
    You can transfer multiple serial connections from the host computer syst\
    em to 
    the remote module (up to two on the MS2 model or up to four on MS4 mode\
    l) 
    to accommodate devices such as touch screen inputs.   
    Note: The links support software 
    or hardware handshaking up to a 
    maximum baud rate of 56Kb/s. It 
    is not possible to attach duplicate 
    serial devices at the LOCAL module.
    For each required serial connection:
    1 Use a supplied serial link cable 
    and attach the male connector 
    of the cable to one of the 9 pin 
    ports on the LOCAL module 
    (labelled SERIAL 1 to  
    SERIAL 4).
    2 Connect the other end of 
    each serial link cable to the 
    appropriate serial port of the 
    computer system.      
    Additional video channel inputs
    The MS2 model provides a second video channel, and the MS4 model provide\
    s a 
    further three channels, in addition to the main video channel that enter\
    s via the 
    multi-cable connection.
    1 Use the supplied 
    video connection 
    cable(s) to make 
    a link between 
    the additional 
    video outputs 
    of the computer 
    system and 
    input sockets 
    (labelled VIDEO 
    IN 1 to VIDEO IN 
    4) on the LOCAL 
    module.  
    VIDEO IN  4
    VIDEO IN  3
    VIDEO IN  2
    OUT VIDEO OUT 
    4
    VIDEO OUT  3
    VIDEO OUT  2
    VIDEO OUT  1
    CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO
    LOCAL
    Connections from local monitors (two outputs available on MS2 model)
    SERIAL  4
    SERIAL  3
    SERIAL  2INDOOR
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    SERIAL  1PO
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    TO  REM OTE  3
    TO  REM OTE  2
    TO  REM OTE  1
    Connections from RS232 serial ports on computer system
    LOCAL
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    VIDEO IN  4
    VIDEO IN  3
    VIDEO IN  2
    OUT VIDEO OUT 
    4
    VIDEO OUT  3
    VIDEO OUT  2
    VIDEO OUT  1
    CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO
    LOCAL
    Additional video channel inputs from computer system (one additional input on MS2 model)   
    						
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