Adder Technology AV4DVI manual Introduction, Key features

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AdderView DVI. Your AdderView DVI 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.

Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup.

Interface powered operation – AdderView DVI draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience.

Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the active ports.

Supports DVI Flat Panels and monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (165MHz) – i.e. the maximum DVI single-link bandwidth.

Regenerates the DVI video signal and typically doubles the total cable run length supported between the computer and the monitor.

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

Flash upgradeable - AdderView DVI's firmware may be upgraded by connecting a computer's serial port and running a download program.

Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.

Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC2B) signalling.

DVI Hot Plug Detect support.

Password security prevents unauthorised use.

User options stored in EEPROM memory.

Remote control module for convenient operation.

Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.

Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.

AdderView DVI

Installation and Use

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Contents ADDERView DVI Safety information Quick Installation and Operation GuideQuick Installation Operation Guide SummaryQUICK-INSTALLATION Quick-Guide für Installation & BetriebSicherheitstechnische Informationen Zusammenfassung DES BETRIEBS-GUIDESInformación sobre seguridad Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamientoInstalación Rápida Resumen DE LA Guía DE FuncionamientoInstallation Rapide Guide dinstallation rapide et mode demploiMode Demploi Sommaire Consignes de sécuritéInstallazione Rapida Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamentoInformazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza Sommario Guida OperativaAdderView DVI About this manual AdderView DVI Installation and UseTrademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices AdderView DVI configuration optionsIntroduction Key featuresRemote controller contents part code RC1 Package contentsAdderView DVI front view Product informationWhat you will need InstallationMounting the AdderView DVI Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs To enter configure mode at power on Configuring the AdderView DVIImportant Note To enter configure mode whilst the AdderView DVI is running Summary of AdderView DVI configuration optionsAdderView DVI Installation and Use Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse AdderView DVI Installation and Use Reset the AdderView DVI Select flash upgrade mode using option switchUpgrading the AdderViews flash memory Connect your computer to the AdderViewRun the upgrade program Ensure that the AdderView is powered onAdderView DVI Installation and Use Power on status Using the AdderView DVIStatus display Front panel key and remote controllerAdderView DVI Installation and Use Keyboard hotkey control Mouse control Cascading AdderView DVIs RS232 controlADDERView DVI Master Cascade ADDERView DVI ADDERView DVI MasterSlave Screen saver time delay AdderView DVI configuration optionsAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Cycling between all channels or just the active channels Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and resetOFREDg Setting a security passwordCascade query code Resolving slow mouse problemsExit configure mode A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView DVI Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. AdderView DVI to PCs 1 to AdderView DVI Installation and Use A3. Options port pin assignments Recommended cablesPart Code Description RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments Flash upgrade cable connectionAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingS TA L L AT I O N & U S E