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MULTISCREEN
SVMS4-QUAD 4 port SmartView Multiscreen
with 4 monitor connections
SVMS4-DUAL 4 port SmartView Multiscreen
with 2 monitor connections
SVMS2-QUAD 2 port SmartView Multiscreen
with 4 monitor connections
SVMS4-DUAL 2 port SmartView Multiscreen
with 2 monitor connections
Remote Control Pad/Display RC1
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About this manual SmartView Multiscreen - Installation and Use First edition (August 2001) (c) 2001 Adder Technology Ltd. Part No. ADD0040/1 www.addertec.com All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications, functions and circu
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Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indire
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Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to This equipment generates, uses and can radiate comply with the limits for a class B computing radio frequency energy and if not installed and device in accorda
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Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 6 1.1 Key features........................................................................................... 6 1.2 Package contents .................................................................................. 8 1.3 Remote controller contents .................................................................... 8 1.4 Product information ..............................................
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3. Using the SmartView Multiscreen ............................................... 23 3.1 Power on status ..................................................................................... 23 3.2 Front panel keys and remote controller.................................................. 23 3.3 Status display......................................................................................... 24 3.4 Switching operation...........................................................................
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SmartView Multiscreen. Your SmartView Multiscreen is a high performance Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse (KVM) sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. The Multiscreen is a new concept in KVM switches and enables you to benefit from all the convenience of the proven SmartView switches whilst taking advantage of the multiple monitor facilities available on many modern computers. Computers fitted with multiple
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Supports very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98, 2000, NT,ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD etc. Supports the additional shortcut, web access and media control keys found on extended keyboards. May be connected to AdderView GEM products for synchronised switching applications. Optional power adapter can be used for ‘video only’ or cascade applications. 1.2 Package contents SmartView Multiscreen. This installation guide. (Please note that a power ada
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2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the SmartView Multiscreen to each of your PC keyboard, video and mouse ports. Cable specifications are given in appendix A. For convenience we suggest that you connect your keyboard, mouse and first video port using an Adder 3-in-1 combination cable. Additional video ports may then be connected using video- only cables. Monitors with standard VGA/SVGA (15 pin) connectors that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs. SmartV
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2.2 Mounting the SmartView Multiscreen The SmartView Multiscreen has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the SmartView Multiscreen on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. 2.3 Connecting your devices Ensure that the optional power adapter is disconnected from the SmartView Multiscreen and that all the devices which are to be attached
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to the mouse and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on. 2.4 ‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter The SmartView Multiscreen draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables. A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the SmartView Multiscreen provided that the cable is no longer than 5 metres. If more than one computer is connected then the power will be intelligently drawn from all comp
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To enter configure mode at power on: Switch off all the attached PCs and the SmartView Multiscreen. Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the SmartView Multiscreen. Remember that the SmartView Multiscreen draws its power from any attached PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. Do not release the key until the SmartView Multiscreen displays 'C' to show that it has entered configure mode.
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L1 - SmartView Multiscreen locks on to active ports only during autoscanning (default) L2 - SmartView Multiscreen locks on to every port during autoscanning L3 - SmartView Multiscreen powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - SmartView Multiscreen powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports L5 – Allow the mouse to run at any speed (default) L6 – Don't allow the mouse to run at very slow speeds L7 - Cascade query code = AD (default) L8 - Cascade query code = EF T1
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U7 – Cycle between all ports when switching with ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or three button mouse (default) U8 – Cycle between active ports only when switching with ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or three button mouse H1 - Hotkey combination is CTRL + ALT + command key (default) H2 - Hotkey combination is CTRL + SHIFT + command key H3 - Hotkey combination is ALT + SHIFT + command key H4 - Hotkey combination is RIGHT ALT + command key H5 - Hotkey combination is LEFT ALT + RIGHT ALT + command key H6 - Hotkey combination i
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2.9 Other useful installation information PC boot up sequence - When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system. It is necessary for the SmartView Multiscreen to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs. Mouse characteristics - do not unplug a PS/2 mouse connection
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Multiscreen, press the front panel key again. A complete power off reset of the connected keyboards and mice will then be performed. This function only resets the shared keyboard and mice that are plugged into the control port. It does not affect the status of any of the other ports on the switch or the CPU connections. 2.11 Hot plugging the SmartView Multiscreen into running systems and re-enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections It is advisable to switch off the systems that are going
