Adder Technology ALTX/ALRX, ALSTX/ALSRX, ALGTX/ALGRX manual Setting the option switches

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2. Video compensation / configuration mode (see section 2.8)

This mode is entered by typing the hotkey combination (selected using the option switches) on the keyboard attached to the XR receiver. Once within video compensation / configuration mode you can adjust the video compensation and select other options using the keyboard. The selected options are saved and stored in the XR unit when you exit compensation / configuration mode.

2.6 Setting the option switches

The option switches on the side of the AdderLink XR and XL units are used to select operating options. The switches are continuously read by the AdderLink and may be changed whilst the AdderLink is powered on. The default setting (all switches OFF) is suitable for most installations. The switches are shown in figures 6 and 7 and have the following functions.

XR unit - Switches 1 to 5

Reserved – set to OFF position

XR unit - Switches 6 to 8

These switches select the hotkey combinations that are recognised by the AdderLink. The chosen hotkey combinations are used to enter compensation / configuration mode, lock the AdderLink, disable the AdderLink’s video and select between local and remote computers on the AdderLink Gold.

XL unit – Switch 1

This switch may be used to reset the XL unit without disconnecting the power. In the OFF position the AdderLink will operate normally. In the ON position the AdderLink will suspend all operation and reset itself to the power off condition. Cycling the switch from the OFF position to the ON position and back to the OFF position again will perform a reset without having to disconnect the keyboard lead and power lead.

XL unit - Switches 2 and 3

Reserved – set to OFF position

XL unit - Switch 4

This switch should normally be set in the OFF position and should only be set ON if you are connecting a laptop computer using a 'Y' cable or adapter. These 'Y' cables and adapters are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard to the single 6-way

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Contents Adder Link About this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the AdderLinkIntroduction AdderLink featuresAdditional AdderLink Gold features AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver Product informationAdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink 19 inch rack-mount kit part code RMK-AL AdderLink Gold package contents part code ALGTX/ALGRXAdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5-GOLD AdderLink cable pack part code VSCP5AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP6 What you will need InstallationIf you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require Mounting the AdderLink Connecting your devicesTypical AdderLink installation Typical AdderLink Gold installation Configuring your PCs Configuring the AdderLinkOption switches see section Setting the option switches XL unit Switches 7 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models Step Setting the video compensationStep Configuring user-selectable options B1f B2f F1f F8f Summary of AdderLink configuration optionsS1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8f H1f H2f H3f M1f M2f M6f M7fOther useful installation information AdderLink Installation and Use Power on status Using the AdderLinkIndicator Colour Status Meaning AdderLink indicator lightsAdderLink XL AdderLink XRAdderLink Gold XR AdderLink Gold XLKeyboard NUM, Caps and Scroll lock indicators NUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash in sequenceNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash together NUM and Scroll lock flash alternately with Caps lock Keyboard hotkey controlAdderLink Installation and Use Exclusive use mode Timeout modeStereo audio support on the AdderLink Gold Mouse controlMicrophone support on the AdderLink Gold Setting and using the security passwordBaL Querying the AdderLink’s firmware version F1fAdderLink configuration options H2f H3fRS232 protocol options B1f B2f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8f Mouse mode and mouse switching of channelsResetting all configuration options to their default state Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications Cable specificationsA2. Computer connections AdderLink Installation and Use A3. Twisted pair cable A4. RS232 port pin assignments Maximising the video quality for long cable lengthsMouse to AdderLink cable / adapter AdderLink to printer with 25-way connectorAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E