Adder Technology 1000 manual Configuration, Overall initial configuration

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Configuration

Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the AdderView CATx 1000 units are controlled via on-screen menu displays.

Overall initial configuration

When setting up a new installation, the following stages are recommended:

1Enable the general ‘Security’ option.

With security disabled (default setting), a local or remote user attached to the AdderView CATx 1000 will have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView CATx 1000 settings. In larger installations, you are strongly recommended to enable security and set up individual user accounts with access privileges.

2Create an ADMIN (administration) password.

All AdderView CATx 1000 units have a fixed user account that cannot be deleted or renamed, called ADMIN. This user account is the only one that is able to make important system changes. If you intend to use security, then it is important to allocate a password to the ADMIN account.

3Create user accounts and allocate access rights.

Use the ADMIN account to add user profiles, passwords and access rights for each of the system users.

4Provide names for computers.

When numerous computers are attached, you are strongly advised to provide names for each, to assist with recognition.

5Configure the required ‘Setup Options’ and ‘Global Preferences

Use the ADMIN account to determine key AdderView CATx 1000 settings and timing characteristics.

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Further information Introduction Remote user port AdderView CATx 1000 features front and rearWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxSingle unit rack brackets MountingDouble unit rack brackets Connections CAM Computer Power System SwitchTo connect the local user port Local userTo connect a remote user Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a computer system Computer system via CAMTo connect the power supply Power in connectionTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portSwitch See also Cascading multiple unitsTo connect units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingAddressing computers in a cascade Slave AdderView CATx Multiple video head connectionsHost computer port/channel Video off Remote switching controlOverall initial configuration ConfigurationTo access the configuration menu Configuration menusTo set an Admin password General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To enable general securityRegistering users edit user list Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressTo create/edit user accounts To create/edit computer entries Registering computers edit computer listIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image Video compensationRemote user video compensation To display a suitable high contrast imageTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user skew adjustmentTo autoset sharpness X100 modules only Press Using the supplied skew pattern To use skew adjustmentCreating a skew test pattern To define an autoscan list To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo transfer configuration settings Saving and restoring configuration settingsHints for editing To edit the configuration settingsTo clear a password and restore factory default settings What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo control two or more ports simultaneously Power switching configurationPower control sequences To configure the power sequences for each host computerTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMsIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades Selecting a computer Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys To select a computer using the on-screen menuSelection Menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a computer using mouse buttonsUser arbitration simultaneous local and remote users To log out from the AdderView CATx Logging in and outSelecting cascaded computers To log in to the AdderView CATxReminder banner To enable/disable the confirmation boxTo change banner colours or disable the banner Confirmation boxTo switch a computer on or off Power switching via configuration menuUser preferences and functions US +1 888 275 Getting assistanceTo access the configuration menus Appendix 1 Configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Screen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Global PreferencesOSD Dwell Time Settings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SecondsUser Timeout Settings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 MinutesSetup Options Format DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled Advanced OptionsDefault Country Country Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, DisabledUSB Country Code AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable Appendix 2 Cable and connector specificationsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Safety information WarrantyCanadian Department of Communications RFI statement Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement United StatesHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 