Adder Technology AV4OSD manual Introduction, Key features

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AdderView OSD. Your AdderView is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms.

1.1 Key features

Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.

On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name.

SmartBoot feature automatically boots all machines during power up.

‘Interface powered” operation – AdderView draws its power from the connected PCs.

Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.

Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.

Password security prevents unauthorised use.

Remote control module for convenient operation.

Channel switching by on-screen display, front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.

Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.

Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.

Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1200.

Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility.

Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options.

Confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded AdderViews.

Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice.

Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.

AdderView

Installation and Use

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Contents ADDERView OSD Safety information WarrantyAbout this manual Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents AdderView configuration options AppendicesKey features IntroductionRack mount kit contents part code AVrmk Remote controller contents part code AVremoteProduct information AdderView OSD model AV8osdAdderView OSD model AV4osd Installation What you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the AdderViewConfiguring your PCs Configuring the AdderViewSummary of AdderView configuration options To enter configure mode at power onOr IntelliMouse Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse AdderView Installation and Use AdderView Installation and Use Using the AdderView Power on statusFront panel key and remote controller Status displayKeyboard hotkey control AdderView Installation and Use On-screen menu control Adding a computer to the menu list Mouse control RS232 controlCascading AdderViews AdderView Installation and Use AdderView configuration options Screen saver time delayAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Display appearance optionsSetting a security password OFREDgExit configure mode Cascade query codeAppendix A. Cable and connector specifications A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderViewA2. AdderView to PCs 1 to A3. Expansion port pin assignments Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem AdderView Installation and Use AdderView Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E