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The best compensation setting may be set using the following technique.

Press {until you observe white trailing edges on the right hand side of black text or graphics.

Press and release yseveral times until the white trailing edges just disappear.

STEP 4

Press fto exit from compensation mode.

The AdderLink saves the selected video compensation setting when you exit from compensation mode. This setting is retained within the AdderLink even when the power is off and so unless you change the twisted pair cable you will not need to re- adjust the compensation setting again.

2.9 Configuring user-selectable options

The AdderLink supports a number of user-configurable options that change the detailed operation of the AdderLink to match the required application. These may be selected whilst the AdderLink is in video compensation / configuration mode. Whilst within configuration mode the version number of the AdderLink’s firmware may also be queried.

To enter configuration mode press the HOTKEYS together with f on the keyboard connected to the XR receiver unit. The HOTKEYS are those that were set using the option switches (CTRL + ALT by default).

For example, assuming the default hotkeys, press these keys together :

b a f

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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 AdderLinkAdderLink XR AdderLink indicator lightsIndicator Colour Status Meaning AdderLink XLAdderLink 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