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Slave AdderView PRO
Master monitorSlave monitor
Computers fitted with dual video heads
Serial synchronisation cable
Multiple video head connections
As standard the AdderView PRO allows you to switch dual 
monitors: one digital and one analogue. However, in cases 
where two digital monitors are required, you can operate two 
AdderView PRO units in a synchronised manner. This type of 
operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with 
multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. 
Whenever an AdderView PRO channel is switched, it sends an 
RS232 command out on the serial interface (marked OPTIONS 
on the rear panel). An AdderView PRO will switch its channel 
if it receives the same command on the serial interface. 
Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces, a master unit may 
be made to automatically switch one or more slave units as 
shown in the diagram.
It should be noted that the synchronisation cable deliberately 
does not have the transmit pin of the Slave End connector linked 
to the receive pin of the Master End connector. To do so would 
cause the Slave unit to be able to switch the Master unit. This 
would setup an endless cyclical switching sequence that would 
prevent both devices from operating correctly. For more details 
about the serial synchronisation cables, see Appendix 2.    
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Configuration
Configuration menus
The configuration menus allow you to determine numerous aspects of the 
AdderView PRO capabilities. 
To access the configuration menu
1 If the main menu is not already displayed, press and hold   and 
then press  using a keyboard attached to the keyboard USB port of the 
AdderView PRO user console. 
The selection menu will be displayed:
3 Use the  and  keys to highlight an option, then press  to select.
2 Press  To display the Configuration Menu:   
Hotkeys
Note:  and  are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to 
avoid clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys,\
 
remember to use the new ones in place of  and  when following 
the instructions in this guide.
Configuration menus layout
The menu options are arranged as shown here:
For a description of each option within the Configuration menus, see  
Appendix 1 for more details.
Configuration MenuFunctions
EDID Options
Global Preferences
Setup Options
Edit Computer List
Reset to Factory Defaults
EDID SourceEDID Refresh
Mouse SwitchingOSD ColourDefault ModeReminder BannerAutoscan ModeAutoscan PeriodOSD Dwell Time
SecurityLanguageHotkeysDefault ChannelBaud Rate
Note: You can also display the main menu by pressing the COMPUTER 
button for five seconds.
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Default names for each computer channel
Switching  mode bar
Channel numbers
Switching icons show which peripherals are, or will be, connected to which computer(s)  
Coloured dots indicate the status of the connected computers:Red: computer offGreen: computer onBlack: computer sleeping
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General configuration
Changing hotkeys
AdderView PRO units use  and  as their standard hotkeys. These can be 
changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation.
To change the hotkeys 
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight ‘Setup Options’ and press .
3 Highlight ‘Hotkeys’ and press  to select the required hotkey 
combination. The options are: CRTL+ALT, CTRL+SHIFT, ALT+SHIFT, ALT GR, 
LEFT ALT+RIGHT ALT, LEFT CTRL+LEFT ALT or RIGHT CTRL+RIGHT ALT.
4 Press  to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
Choosing a default channel
You can determine what the unit should do when it is first powered on, either 
switch to a particular channel or display the on-screen menu. 
To choose a default channel 
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight ‘Setup Options’ and press .
3 Highlight ‘Default Channel’ and press  to select either the required 
channel number (1 to 8) or ‘OSD’ if you would prefer the on-screen menu to 
be displayed.
4 Press  to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
Enabling security
You can set a password which will enable you to lock access to the connected 
computers and AdderView PRO menus. 
To set a password 
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight ‘Setup Options’ and press .
3 Highlight ‘Security’ and press . 
4 Enter a new password. The password is not case sensitive and can be anyThe password is not case sensitive and can be any 
combination of key strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the 
Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and  keys. If your keyboard has special 
media keys, these also cannot be used as part of the password. 
 When you have typed in your password, press  to store it. Don’t worry if 
you type the password incorrectly, you can always re-enter configure mode 
and set the password again.
5 Re-enter your new password to confirm. If the passwords match, then the 
security function will be enabled.
6 Press  to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
To lock the unit
There are two ways to lock the unit. When locked, using either of the methods 
below, the LCK indicator on the front panel will illuminate and the screen will 
show a prompt for you to enter the valid password.
• While viewing any computer, press and hold the hot keys (usually  and 
) and then press .
• While viewing the main selection menu, press  to lock. 
To unlock the unit
• When prompted, enter the correct password and presspress . 
If you forget the password
To clear an existing password: Connect the OPTIONS port of the unit to the serial 
port of a computer and transmit the text clrpwd to the AdderView PRO unit. 
						

							
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The reminder banner
As many computer screen layouts can 
appear very similar, the AdderView 
PRO provides a reminder banner option 
that indicates which computer channel 
you are currently viewing. The banner is displayed at the top of the screen for 
an adjustable interval between one and five seconds (it can also be d\
isabled or 
limited to only show when you exit the on-screen menu). You can:
• Change the overall colour scheme,
• Change the dwell time for the banner, or
• Determine when the banner is shown.
To change banner colours
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight the ‘Global Preferences’ option and press  to select. 
3 Highlight the ‘OSD Colour’ option and press  repeatedly until the 
desired colour combination is displayed.
4 Press  to save the settings. Press  twice more to return to the computer 
channel and view your changes.
To change dwell time for the banner
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight the ‘OSD Dwell Time’ option and press  repeatedly until the 
required time is shown is displayed (between 1 and 5 seconds).
3 Press  to save the settings. Press  twice more to return to the computer 
channel and view your changes.
To determine when the banner is shown
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight the ‘Global Preferences’ option and press  to select. 
3 Highlight the ‘Reminder Banner’ option and press  until the required 
settings is displayed:
•  ‘ALWAYS’ will show the banner after every channel change,
• ‘AFTER OSD’ will show the banner only when you exit from the on-
screen menu.
• ‘NEVER’ will disable the banner 
4 Press  to save the settings. Press  twice more to return to the computer 
channel and view your changes.
Please see Appendix 1 for more configuration details.
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Editing the computer list
To create/edit computer entries
1  Display theDisplay the Configuration menu. 
2 Highlight ‘Edit Computer List’ and press . The ‘Edit Computer List’ menu 
will be displayed.
3 Either:
• Create a new computer entry – Press  and enter a new name, or
• Edit an existing computer entry – Highlight a computer name and press 
. Press  (Backspace) to delete existing characters and enter the 
required new name (up to 16 characters).
   Note: Avoid creating two names for the same computer channel.Avoid creating two names for the same computer channel.
4 Press  and the cursor will move to the computer channel column. Change 
or enter the channel address of the computer as required.  
5 Optional: While the entry is highlighted, press  to add/remove the 
‘x’ marker at the right side - this will determine whether or not \
the 
corresponding computer will be included autoscanning scan list - see 
Autoscanning for more details. 
6 When the channel address is complete, press . 
7 When all settings have been made, press  to save and exit. Press  to 
return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
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Autoscanning
When enabled, the autoscan mode switches between the connected computers\
 
in sequence. This is useful to allow you to sample activity among the co\
nnected 
computers. 
Three scanning modes are available:
• SCAN LIST – Only computers declared within an autoscan list will be viewed. 
• ACTIVE PCs – Only computer ports where an active computer is detected will 
be viewed. This mode avoids blank screens from being displayed and helps 
to prevent the viewing monitor from entering a power-down state on every 
scan cycle.
 Additionally, when this mode is selected, whenever you use either the 
mouse buttons or hot keys + tab to change channels, only computers that \
are active will be visited. No other preparation is required to achieve this, 
apart from setting the ‘Autoscan Mode’ to ‘ACTIVE PCs’. 
• ALL PCs – This mode visits, in turn, to each connected computer. This mode 
should be used with care due to the reasons given in the warning below. 
To start autoscanning mode, press    on the keyboard. 
WARNING: Many monitors are fitted with automatic power saving 
relays that switch off after a few seconds when connected to an inactive 
computer. If you are using such a monitor, do not use the ‘ALL PCs’ mode. 
Continual switching on and off of the monitor’s relay will eventually 
damage the monitor. If using such a monitor in conjunction with the 
‘Scan List’ option, ensure that all selected computers are active.\
There are up to three steps that need to be configured to use autoscanning:
• Select the autoscan mode: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs or ALL PCs.
• Select the autoscan period. This is the time that is spent viewing each 
computer. This step also enables and disables the autoscan feature.
• Define the autoscan list. This step is only required when the Scan List option 
is selected and allows you to select which computers will be scanned.
To select an autoscan mode
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight the ‘Global Preferences’ option and press  to select. 
3 Highlight the ‘Autoscan Mode’ option and press  repeatedly until the 
desired setting is displayed: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs or ALL PCs.: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs or ALL PCs.
4  PressPress  to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
 Note: The setting of this option also affects which computers are visite\
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when the channel is changed using the mouse buttons or hot key + tab.
To select an autoscan period
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight the ‘Global Preferences’ option and press  to select. 
3 Highlight the ‘Autoscan Period’ option and press  repeatedly until thethe 
required time to view each computer is displayed, ranging from 2 seconds to 
5 minutes.
4  PressPress  to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
To define an autoscan list
Note: This stage is required only when the ‘SCAN LIST’ mode is sel\
ected.
1 Display the Configuration menu.
2 Highlight the ‘Edit Computer List’ option and press  to select. A list of 
all eight possible computer locations will be displayed. Only computers thatOnly computers that 
show a ‘X’ marker on the right of the list will be autoscanned.
3 Highlight a computer name, then press  to apply, or remove, the ‘X’ 
marker.
4  PressPress  to return to the ‘Configuration Menu’.
To start autoscanning
• On the keyboard, press   . 
Notes: 
During autoscanning, mouse switching, hot key + tab and interactivity wi\
th the 
computers are all disabled.
During autoscanning, only the KVM and speaker ports are switched to each\
 
visited computer channel, the two USB device ports remain connected to t\
heir 
currently selected channels.  
To stop autoscanning
You can stop the autoscanning process in several ways:
• Select the on-screen menu,
• Press the COMPUTER button on the front panel, or
• Select a specific channel using the hot keys + channel number.   
						

							
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Performing upgrades
The AdderView PRO unit is fully upgradeable via flash upgrade. Such upgrades 
require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the OPTIONS port. 
Items required to perform an upgrade 
• Supplied serial upgrade cable (see Appendix 2 for pin-out specifications).
• A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port.
• The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the 
AdderView PRO - available from the Technical Support > Updates section of 
the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com). 
To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.
 Download the latest AdderView PRO KVM Firmware Uploader from the 
Adder Technology website and install it on a Windows-based upgrade 
computer that will be connected to the AdderView PRO unit. The files 
are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an 
appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and copy all contained 
files to the same folder on the upgrade computer. 
2 - Power off the AdderView PRO
 Remove the power supply plug from the rear panel of the unit. 
3 - Connect the upgrade computer to the AdderView PRO
 Connect the serial port of the upgrade computer to the OPTIONS port on the 
rear panel of the unit using a (straight through) serial upgrade cable. 
4 - Invoke upgrade mode
  While powering on or when already powered: Press and hold the 
COMPUTER and MODE buttons (for up to ten seconds) until the numeric 
indicator shows ‘U’. The UPG indicator should also illuminate to show that 
the AdderView PRO is ready to be upgraded. 
5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
 From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. 
The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed:
6 - Query the AdderView PRO
 Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with 
the AdderView PRO and to establish its firmware details. If successful, the 
‘Unit connected’ field should show the name of the AdderView unit and the 
current firmware will also be listed.
 If the application cannot contact the AdderView PRO, re-check the 
connection cable and click the Advanced... button to check that the correct 
serial port is being used. Change the serial port within the Advanced... 
section, if necessary.  
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Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades
The upgrade program rewrites the internal firmware code. If the upgrade 
process is interrupted then the unit will have invalid code and will not b\
e able 
to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process 
is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by 
performing another upgrade. If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally 
then you should press and release the front panel reset button without re-
powering the unit.  
WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable\
 
results and may damage your AdderView PRO or computing equipment.
7 - Select the upgrade file to be used
 From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog, click the Browse... button 
and select the upgrade file:
 AV8Pro_xxx.txt
 where xxx is the firmware version. 
 The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog.
 IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the 
‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you \
may have an 
incorrect upgrade file, check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding. 
Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘\
Current 
firmware version’.
Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the ‘Unit Connected’ field.
Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current firmware version’.
8 - Commence the upgrade
 To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress 
will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with \
the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually 
immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be 
aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds).
9 - Cycle the power
 Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the AdderView PRO 
will operate using the new firmware. 
						

							
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To select a computer using the on-screen menu
1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: 
•  Simultaneously press and then release   , or 
• Press the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. Note: Only 
if ‘Mouse Switching’ option is enabled. See Global preferences.
• Press and hold the front panel COMPUTER button for five seconds.
The Selection menu will be displayed: 
Operation
Selecting a computer
There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific 
computer channels:
•	Using the on-screen menu  
•	Using the front panel controls  
•	Using mouse button presses 
•	Using hotkeys 
Note: When first powered on, the on-screen menu will be displayed, and\
 the 
front panel indicator will show a dash (-) to signify that no channel \
is selected.
2 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, us\
e the 
tab key to change the switching mode: 
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Will switch all peripherals together
Will switch keyboard, video, mouse and speakers
Will switch only the keyboard, video and mouse
Will switch only the speakers
Will switch only USB peripheral 
Will switch only USB peripheral 
3 Use the  and  keys (or the scroll wheel of an IntelliMouse) to highlight 
the required computer name. 
4 Press  to switch the chosen peripherals to the highlighted computer channel.
Whenever the Keyboard, Video and Mouse (KVM) are 
switched (either as a separate group or together with other 
peripherals), the on-screen menu will disappear as the new 
computer channel is displayed. For all other peripheral 
switching, the on-screen menu will remain displayed - press  
the ESC button to remove the menu from the screen.
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Switching mode bar
Channel numbers
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To select a computer using the front panel
The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are 
switched to one or more computer channels. 
To select a computer using the mouse buttons
Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, video 
monitor, speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel.
Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devic\
es and 
only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled.  
To select a computer using only the mouse buttons  
1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse.
2 Click the left mouse button to select the next computer channel. When th\
e 
correct channel is reached, release the middle button. 
 When using this method of switching:
•  The channels that are visited depend upon the Autoscan Mode setting 
within the Global Preferences menu.
• The ports (KVM, audio and/or USB) that are switched depend upon the 
switching mode using either the on-screen menu or the front panel 
buttons (see left). 
To select a computer using mouse buttons and on-screen menu 
1 Select the on-screen menu by pressing the middle and right buttons of a 
three button mouse.
2 Use the scroll wheel to highlight the required computer channel.
3 Then, either:
• Select the channel - press the left mouse button.
• Escape without selecting a channel – press the right mouse button.
 The ports (KVM, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method 
depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using either the on-
screen menu or the front panel buttons (see left). 
1 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, pr\
ess 
the MODE button repeatedly to change the switching mode:
KBMSOSDUPGLCK
COMPUTERKVMSPKUSB1USB2PWRMODEUse this button to choose which peripherals will be switched
The KVM, SPK, USB, and USB indicators show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button. 
Use this button to choose the next required computer
Indicates the number of the currently selected computer
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Will switch all peripherals together
Will switch keyboard, video, mouse and speakers
Will switch only the keyboard, video and mouse
Will switch only the speakers
Will switch only USB peripheral 
Will switch only USB peripheral 
 Note: If an indicator flashes, it signifies that the respective peri\
pheral is 
currently switched to another computer channel.   
2 Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer 
channel. 
Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons
The computer channels that are visited when you use the mouse buttons are 
determined by the Autoscan Mode setting within the Global Preferences menu: 
• ALL PCs - visits all channels regardless of computer status, 
• ACTIVE PCs - limits the choice of channels to those with active computer\
s, 
and
• SCAN LIST restricts selection to those channels specifically marked for 
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To select a computer using hotkeys
Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard, video monitor, 
mouse and speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel.
There are two mains ways to use hotkeys: Standard and Additional.
Standard hotkey press combinations
The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the 
minimum of keypresses: 
1 Simultaneously press and hold  and .
2 While still holding  and , press the number key of the required 
channel address (or the TAB key), then release all of the keys. 
Note: The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use 
only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section.
 The ports (KVM, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method 
depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using either the on-
screen menu or the front panel buttons.  
The range of standard hotkey combinations are as follows:
Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for  and  in 
the examples given here. 
    Selects channel 1
   Selects channel 2
•  •
• •
   Selects channel 8
   Blanks the video  
   Selects the next channel (see note )
What are hotkeys?
The  and  keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and 
they signal to the AdderView PRO that you wish to control it, rather than the 
computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or 
program, you can change them to a different combination within the Setup 
Options menu.
Additional hotkey press combinations
In addition to the standard hotkey press combinations (shown left), you can also 
add additional keypresses in order to determine which peripherals are switched: 
1 Simultaneously press and hold  and .
2 Press and release a command key:
 A to switch all peripherals
 K to switch only the keyboard, video and mouse
 S to switch only the speakers
 U to switch only USB1 and USB2
3 Press and release the required channel number (1 to 8 using only the keys 
above the QWERTY section).
4 Release  and .
 The appropriate peripherals will change to the chosen channel. 
 Note: Regardless of which peripherals were switched, the front panel 
indicators will continue to show the switching mode that was last 
determined using either the on-screen menu or the front panel switches. 
Choosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab
The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys + tab are 
determined by the Autoscan Mode setting within the Global Preferences menu: 
• ALL PCs - visits all channels regardless of computer status, 
• ACTIVE PCs - limits the choice of channels to those with active computer\
s, 
and
• SCAN LIST restricts selection to those channels specifically marked for 
inclusion (see Editing the computer list for more details).