Adder Technology X2 manual Stage C Connections, Connections at the Local module

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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 the system (and the local peripherals), while the REMOTE is at the other end of the

Local keyboard and mouse connections

The LOCAL module provides extra ports to accommodate a keyboard and mouse

in the vicinity of the host system.

N

UT4

 

3

twisted pair cable and attaches to the duplicate keyboard, mouse, etc.

Connections at the LOCAL module

1 Connect the keyboard

lead to the purple

mini-DIN socket

VIDEO

IN2

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

3

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

 

N

 

UT4

 

3

 

VIDEO

IN2

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

OUT

 

labelled

on the

LOCAL module.

2Insert the keyboard lead into the green mini-DIN socket

labelled on the LOCAL module.

Connection from keyboard

 

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

 

 

2

CPU/KVM

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

1

SWITCH/VIDEO

 

Connection from mouse



in length and splits out to the keyboard, video, mouse, microphone

OUT

CPU/KVM

1

SWITCH/VID

 

 

 

 

EO

LOCAL



and speaker ports of the system.

1 Attach the supplied

multi-cable to the

25-way socket

at the end of the

LOCAL

Multi-cable main connector

Local speaker connection

The LOCAL module allows a pair of speakers to be vicinity of the host system.

Note: A microphone port is provided only at the REMOTE module.

connected and used in the

IDEO

IN2

IDEO

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

  

LOCAL module.

1 Connect the speaker

VIDEO

OUT

 

2At 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 to the cable connectors:

Monitor (video)

 

 

Blue

Keyboard

 

 

Purple

Mouse

or

 

Mid green

Speaker

or

SPK

Light green

Microphone

or

MIC

Pink (or maroon)

plug to the socket

OUT

CPU/KVM

1

SWITCH/VIDEO

 

labelled

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker

connection

LOCAL

   

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Contents  AdderLink X2 Multi ScreenContents Introduction WelcomeSupplied items X2 Multi Screen MS2X2 Multi Screen MS4  Module featuresStage a Configuration switch settings InstallationLocal module switches Local SwitchRemote module switches Remote SwitchRemote Switches 2 Stage B Mounting a module desk or rack Installation AdviceDesk mount Rack mountConnections at the Local module Stage C ConnectionsAdditional video channel inputs Serial cable connectionsLocal video outputs Twisted pair link connections Power connection optional on MS2 modelConnections at the Remote module Keyboard and mouse connectionsAudio connections Remote module Video outputsPower connection User arbitration and keyboard indicators Power and activity indicatorsOperation General useTo disable the video To enable the videoLocking and unlocking the system To lock the systemEntering, using and exiting configuration mode ConfigurationTo enter and use configuration mode To exit from configuration modePassword override Password settingTo set a password To override the Remote passwordMicrosoft and Logitech -specific mouse settings Which restore setting do I use?Hot plugging and mouse restoration To display a suitable high contrast image Image controls sharpness and brightnessTo reset all image controls to their default states To use the image controlsIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image To use skew adjustment Skew adjustmentTo reset all skew adjustments to their default states Miscellaneous settings Reset all configuration options to default statesReport X2 Multi Screen firmware version Stage a Download the upgrade files Flash upgradeStage B Create a startup diskette Copy the downloaded files to the diskStage E Return all connections to their usual states Stage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and beginNo video image is received at the Remote module TroubleshootingOn-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movements Sound from the microphone cannot be heard or is very quietSupport@adder.com Getting assistanceCables Products in the X2-Series rangeRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America
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