Adder Technology 2XPRO manual Maximising the video quality, SmartView XPro Installation and Use

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2.6 Maximising the video quality

The SmartView XPro supports very high bandwidth video signals and resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 pixels. It regenerates the video signals using wideband amplifiers in order to minimise any loss of video quality. All video cables introduce distortion onto the video signal. For short cables this is minimal but for longer cables the loss of quality can start to become noticeable particularly at higher video resolutions. To maximise the video quality of your SmartView XPro installation we recommend the following:

Use the shortest possible video cables between your devices. High quality two metre long cables such as the Adder 3-in-1 combination cable will give excellent results.

Avoid using cables with 15-pin D-type connectors that are not specifically designed to carry video signals - you will see a picture but the quality will be truly appalling with smudging, ghosting and loss of focus. Cables that are designed to carry video signals are constructed using three separate co-axial cores to carry the red, green and blue signals. These co-axial cores make the cable thick like the cable that you see coming out of the back of a monitor. Typically this cable will be 8.5 to 9

mmin diameter. If your cable is thin (say 6mm in diameter) or does not look like the cable you would expect to see coming out of a monitor then it may well be an unsuitable 'data' cable. Such cables are only suitable for very low resolution DOS- style screens.

Where possible use a single cable of the correct length rather than multiple extension cables. If you must use an extension cable then make sure that it is a cable that is specifically designed to carry video signals.

When cascading SmartViews use the shortest possible cables between units. Structure the installation so that the maximum cable run between computers and KVMs is minimised. If possible keep this distance to below 30 metres (100 feet).

For longer distances use the AdderLink extender.

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Contents SMARTView Xpro Safety information WarrantySmartView XPro Installation and Use About this manualRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the SmartView XPro AppendicesIntroduction Adder explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro package contents AdderLink XR receiver package contents part code AlrxAdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx Product information Page Page Page Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the local user port connections you will need For the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the SmartViewImportant Warning SmartView XPro Installation and Use Configuring your PCs Structuring your SmartView XPro installationSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseSmartView XPro Installation and Use Connecting the AdderLink Extender Connecting an external AdderLink extenderAdderLink requirements Configuring the SmartView XPro Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer namesTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listUser Timeout Autoscan TimeOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeUsing the SmartView XPro Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourUsing the dual access ports 1 Querying the routing statusCascading SmartViews Resetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the AdderLink extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above Xplog datalog.txt Xplog PrintMore information Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the SmartView XProPower off the SmartView XPro Power on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program SVXPRO.EXE4X16V129.DAT Svxpro Datfilename.DATSvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note SmartView XPro Installation and Use Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications Cable specificationA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro A2. AdderLink to SmartView XProCable specifications A3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Part Code DescriptionAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E