ADDERView 8 PRO DVI Manual

							
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Further information
This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:\
• Getting assistance - see right
• Appendices
•  Appendix 1 - Configuration menus
• Appendix 2 - Cable specifications
• Safety information
• Warranty
• Radio frequency energy statements
Getting assistance
If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the 
Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions:
• Adder Technology website – www.adder.com
 Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and dr\
iver 
files.
• Email – [email protected]
• Fax  in the UK: 09 8008
    in the US: + 888  
• Phone in the UK: 09 800
    in the US: + 888 9  
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Appendix 1 – Configuration menus
The AdderView PRO configuration menus allow a range of settings to be made 
both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed \
by each 
user. 
To access the configuration menus
1 Select the on-screen main menu in one of two ways: 
•  By simultaneously pressing and then releasing   , or 
• By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. 
2 Press  to select ‘More menus’.
3  Use the following keys:Use the following keys: 
 and  to highlight an option.
 to select an option.
 to change option values. 
 to quit and save the changes. 
The following items and menus are available in the Configuration menu:
• Functions 
• Global Preferences
• Setup Options
• Edit Computer List
• EDID Options
ADDERVIEWPROConfigurationMenu
FunctionsGlobalPreferencesSetupOptionsEditComputerListEDIDOptions
Enter–SelectEsc–QuitFirmwareversion:1.06.02
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
Menu map 
						

							
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Functions
The Functions menu contains the Reset 
to Factory Defaults option. To get here
1 Press    (hotkeys can change).
2 Press  to select ‘More menus’.
3 Select ‘Functions’. 
Reset to Factory Defaults
Returns all key settings within the AdderView PRO to their original states. 
WARNING: This function will clear all stored computer names.
When this option is selected, you must press the F7 key to confirm the action. The 
internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short 
period.
ADDERVIEWPROFunctions
ResettoFactoryDefaults
Enter–RunFunction–Up–DownEsc–Quit 
						

							
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Global Preferences
The Global Preferences menu contains 
a collection of settings that affect 
various aspects of operation.
Reminder Banner
Settings: ALWAYS, AFTER OSD, NEVER
Determines whether a banner should be displayed (momentarily showing th\
e 
name of the currently selected computer) following either a change to the 
selected channel or after exiting the on-screen menu. Use the ‘OSD Dwell Time’ 
setting to determine how long the banner should be displayed.
Autoscan Mode
Settings: SCAN LIST, ALL PCs, ACTIVE PCs
Determines which computers will be visited when the autoscan mode is inv\
oked 
(CTRL + ALT + X). SCAN LIST will visit only those that are marked with an ‘X’ 
within the Edit Computer List; ALL PCs will switch between all computers\
 and 
ACTIVE PCs will visit only those computers that are switched on.
Additionally, when ‘SCAN LIST’ 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 this mode to ‘ACTIVE PCs’.
Autoscan Period
Settings: 2, 5, 7, 15, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5 MINUTES, DISABLED
Determines the period of time that will be spent viewing each computer d\
uring 
an autoscan session.    
OSD Dwell Time
Settings: 1, 2, 3, 5 SECONDS
After a successful computer channel change, the unit will display a confi\
rmation 
message for a few seconds (subject to the setting of the ‘Reminder B\
anner’ 
option). The length of time that this confirmation message dwells on \
the screen 
may be changed using this option.
Mouse Switching
Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED
The computer channel can be switched using a three button mouse or 
IntelliMouse. Pressing the central button or wheel button together with the left 
hand mouse button will cause the unit to switch to the next available co\
mputer. 
When mouse switching is enabled the central mouse button or wheel mouse \
button is allocated to control the AdderView PRO and is not therefore available 
for use by computer applications. If you want to use the central mouse b\
utton 
within your applications you will need to disable mouse switching. The r\
otation 
action of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected and is always available to the 
computer application.
OSD Colour
Settings: SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME 3, SCHEME 4
As you toggle between these options you will see the colour of the menu \
change to show the selected scheme. The menu schemes have been specially\
 
chosen to provide a high contrast with the colours that you would normally 
see on a computer screen. This setting also affects the colour of the reminder 
banner. 
Default Mode
Settings: ALL, KVM + SPK, KVM ONLY, SPK ONLY, USB1 ONLY, USB2 ONLY
Determines which peripheral switching mode should be offered as standard. 
Regardless of the default mode that is set, during use you can always change \
the switching mode using either the TAB key (in the on-screen menu) or the 
MODE button (on the front panel). Note: The Default Mode setting affects 
switching controlled by the on-screen menu and front panel only. If you use the 
mouse or hotkeys to effect switching then both the KVM and Speakers will\
 be 
switched as usual. 
To get here
1 Press    (hotkeys can change).
2 Press  to select ‘More menus’.
3 Select ‘Global Preferences’. 
ADDERVIEWPROGlobalPreferences
MouseSwitching:ENABLEDOSDColour:SCHEME1DefaultMode:ALLReminderBanner:
AutoscanPeriod:
AFTEROSD
5SECONDSAutoscanMode:
OSDDwellTime:
SCANLIST
2SECONDS
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Setup Options
Setup options consist of key settings 
that are normally made only during the 
initial installation stage.
Security
Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED
Allows you to set a password with which you can lock access to the connected 
computers and AdderView PRO menus. When you change this option to 
ENABLED, you will be asked to enter and confirm a password that will be 
used when locking and unlocking access to the menus. For more details, see 
Enabling security.  
Language
Settings: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH
This option specifies the language that is used for the on-screen menu and the 
keyboard layout that is assumed for the keyboard. When the French option is 
selected the keyboard is assumed to have an AZERTY format. When the English, 
German and Swedish options are selected the keyboard is assumed to have a 
QWERTY format. The new language settings are enabled when you quit from 
the SETUP OPTIONS menu. The language option only affects the way that the 
AdderView PRO interprets the keyboard keys, it does not affect the way that the 
computers interpret the keyboard. It is advisable to avoid setting a language that 
you do not understand as all the menus will change to use the new langua\
ge 
and you may have difficulty reselecting your original language.
ADDERVIEWPROSetupOptions
Security:ENABLEDLanguage:
DefaultChannel:Hotkeys:
BaudRate:
ENGLISH
OSDCTRL+ALT
1200
Space–Toggle–Up–DownEsc–Quit
To get here
1 Press    (hotkeys can change).
2 Press  to select ‘More menus’.
3 Select ‘Setup Options’. 
Hotkeys
Settings: CRTL+ALT, CTRL+SHIFT, ALT+SHIFT, ALT GR, L+R ALT, L CTRL+ALT,  
R CTRL+ALT
The keyboard hotkeys are special combinations of keys that, when used 
together with certain keyboard “command keys”, perform special AdderView 
PRO functions. For example, pressing the hotkeys together with the “M” key 
will cause the on-screen menu to be displayed on your monitor. Other hotkey 
combinations allow you to query which computer you are connected to and 
to move the on-screen menu around the screen. You can also use the hotkeys 
together with the channel number to select a particular connected comput\
er. 
Default Channel
Settings: OSD, CHANNEL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Determines what should occur immediately after the unit is first power\
ed on. 
The choices allow you to either choose the on-screen menu or switch to any of 
the eight computer channels.
Baud Rate
Settings: 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Determines the speed of communication through the OPTIONS serial port on 
the rear panel. You may need to change the speed if you are connecting to 
another device that needs to synchronise its operation and either control, or be 
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Edit Computer List
This option allows you to alter, insert 
or remove entries within the list of 
computers. For each entry you can edit 
the name, change the channel number 
and/or determine whether the channel 
should be included within an autoscan 
session, if necessary.
To edit or create an entry
1 Highlight the ‘Edit Computer List’ 
option and press .
2 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.
3 Press  and the cursor will move to the computer channel column. Change 
or enter the channel address (as required) of the computer and press .
4 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. 
EDID Options Options
The options within this section are 
related to the Extended Display 
Identification Data features supported 
by the AdderView PRO. EDID is an 
industry standard format that allows 
computer systems to be informed of 
the capabilities of the video monitor 
connected to them.
EDID Source
Settings: AUTO, DVI, VGA
Determines which monitor connected 
to the user console should be 
interrogated to discover its capabilities. AUTO first interrogates the DVI port and, 
if no EDID data are available, then moves to the VGA port. If the VGA port also 
fails to provide information then a set of default values will be used. The DVI 
and VGA settings force the unit to interrogate only those monitors respectively.
EDID Refresh
Settings: AT START, DISABLED
AT START sets the AdderView PRO to read EDID information from the selected 
source at power up. When DISABLED, no new EDID data is sought and existing 
information will be used. When viewing this menu, you can press F7 to discover 
EDID information from the chosen source immediately. 
ADDERVIEWPROEditComputerList
Computer0101xComputer0202xComputer0303xComputer0404xComputer0505xComputer0606xComputer0707xComputer0808x
Ins–Add
Esc–Quit
Enter–EditX–Autoscan
F3–Find
Del–Delete
–Select
ADDERVIEWPROEDIDOptions
EDIDSource:AUTOEDIDRefresh:ATSTART
Space–ToggleF7–RefreshEDID
–Up–DownEsc–Quit
To get here
1 Press    (hotkeys can change).
2 Press  to select ‘More menus’.
3 Select ‘Edit Computer List’. 
To get here
1 Press    (hotkeys can change).
2 Press  to select ‘More menus’.
3 Select ‘EDID Options’.  
						

							
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DSR
DCD
DSR
DCD
RXDRXD
TXDTXD
DTRDTR
RTSRTS
GNDGND
CTSCTS
RIRI
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Appendix 2 – Cable specifications
RS232 serial flash upgrade (straight through) cable
9pin D-type male9pin D-type female
Multi-head synchronisation cable
MASTER end9pin D-type maleSLAVE end9pin D-type male
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Safety information
• For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
• Both the AdderView PRO and its power supply generate heat when in 
operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or 
place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do 
not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees 
Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose 
surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.
• Warning - live parts contained within power adapter.
• No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle.
• Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it \
is 
powering.
• Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. 
• Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged, \
cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.
• If you use a power extension cord with the AdderView PRO, 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 t\
he 
wall outlet’s ampere rating.
• Do not attempt to service the AdderView PRO yourself.
Warranty
Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in 
workmanship and materials for a period of two years 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 pr\
oduct that you 
are unable to resolve, please contact your supplier. 
						

							
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Radio Frequency Energy
All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order 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 
A 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 tech\
nician 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 com\
puting 
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 emissi\
ons 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 radioé\
lectriques dépassant 
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A presc\
rites dans 
le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le m\
inistère des 
Communications du Canada. 
						

							
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© 2009 Adder Technology Limited
All trademarks are acknowledged.
Release 1.0m
December 2009
Part No. MAN-AV8PRO-DVI
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