Adder Technology ALGTX/ALGRX, ALTX/ALRX manual Configuring your PCs, Configuring the AdderLink

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2.4 Configuring your PC(s)

Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone and monitor were all connected directly to your PC, but bearing in mind the following points:

AdderLink emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1.

AdderLink supports VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA2 type monitors, but does not support the automatic detection features available with some ‘plug and play’ monitors and video cards. If you have this type of video card and monitor, you should select the video mode manually instead of relying upon the automatic detection feature.

The sound quality of the AdderLink Gold’s audio speaker channels is maximised by setting the maximum possible audio output level from your PC. You can then adjust the speaker volume to suit.

The sound quality of the AdderLink Gold’s audio microphone channels is maximised by setting the minimum possible audio input level to your PC.

2.5 Configuring the AdderLink

The AdderLink is supplied in a default state that is suitable for most applications except that the video compensation needs to be adjusted to match the characteristics of the twisted pair cable. The video only needs to be compensated once during setup as the compensation value is stored by the AdderLink and retained even when the power is off.

The AdderLink is configured using the following:

1. Option switches (see section 2.7)

The option switches on the side of the AdderLink select the keyboard hotkey combination that is used to access video compensation / configuration mode. They also control some other hardware related functions.

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Contents Adder Link Safety information About this manualWarranty TrademarksRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the AdderLink AppendicesAdderLink features IntroductionAdditional AdderLink Gold features Product information AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiverAdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Gold package contents part code ALGTX/ALGRX AdderLink 19 inch rack-mount kit part code RMK-ALAdderLink cable pack part code VSCP5 AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5-GOLDAdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP6 Installation What you will needIf you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require Connecting your devices Mounting the AdderLinkTypical AdderLink installation Typical AdderLink Gold installation Option switches see section Configuring your PCsConfiguring the AdderLink Setting the option switches XL unit Switches 7 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models Setting the video compensation StepStep Configuring user-selectable options Summary of AdderLink configuration options B1f B2f F1f F8fH1f H2f H3f M1f M2f M6f M7f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8fOther useful installation information AdderLink Installation and Use Using the AdderLink Power on statusAdderLink indicator lights Indicator Colour Status MeaningAdderLink XL AdderLink XRAdderLink Gold XL AdderLink Gold XRNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash together Keyboard NUM, Caps and Scroll lock indicatorsNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash in sequence Keyboard hotkey control NUM and Scroll lock flash alternately with Caps lockAdderLink Installation and Use Timeout mode Exclusive use modeMouse control Stereo audio support on the AdderLink GoldSetting and using the security password Microphone support on the AdderLink GoldBaL F1f Querying the AdderLink’s firmware versionRS232 protocol options AdderLink configuration optionsH2f H3f Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels B1f B2f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8fResetting all configuration options to their default state A2. Computer connections Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specifications AdderLink Installation and Use A3. Twisted pair cable Maximising the video quality for long cable lengths A4. RS232 port pin assignmentsAdderLink to printer with 25-way connector Mouse to AdderLink cable / adapterAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E