AV4PRO-DP User Guide COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.
Configuration Using the configuration menu .................................................12 General configuration ...............................................................13 Changing hotkeys .................................................................13 Mouse switching ...................................................................13 OPTIONS port speed .............................................................13 OPTIONS port channel control behaviour ...........................
1 2 DisplayPort video Full support is provided for DisplayPort video connections up to 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz, 30bpp, 4 lanes @ 2.7GBits/s, 10.8GBits/s. Multiple switching The attached peripheral devices can be switched collectively to any computer system, or can be linked to separate systems to achieve multiple tasks in parallel. Multiple switching can be controlled from the front panel buttons, hot keys or mouse buttons.
Emulated USB switching The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or Emulating) the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch. A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer.
AV4PRO-DP features - front and rear KVM SPK USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com COMPUTER button Press to change to the next computer channel. MODE button Press to determine which peripherals should be switched to another computer channel (will occur when the COMPUTER button is pressed.
What’s in the box Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power lead AV4PRO-DP unit CO MPU TER KV M SPK USB1 USB2 MO DE er.c om w.a dd What you may additionally need One set required per connected computer AD DE R 4 3 2 Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) Part number: VSC22 Due to the very high speed signals used by DisplayPort connections, the use of high quality cable is vital in order to ensure a reliable video connection through the switch.
There are two main mounting methods: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets Rack brackets Connections The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the unit to be secured within a standard rack slot. INDOOR USE ONLY Note: Both the AV4PRO-DP unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment.
Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. User console 5V 2.5 A UUS E CCOSERR ONNS SOOL LEE INDOOR USE ONLY OP TIO 5V NS 2.5 A UUS E CCOSERR ONNS SOOL LEE From video monitor OP TIO From USB keyboard and mouse 5 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket. NS INDOOR USE ONLY 5V 2.
Computer systems Power in connection 5V 2.5 A UUS E CCOSERR ONNS SOOL LEE UUS SBB1 1 U SSWUSSBB2.0 WITITC 2.0 CHHE EDD From the speaker port on the computer 4 Use a DisplayPort link cable (part number: VSCD18) to connect the video output of the computer’s graphic port to the video port of the required channel on the rear of the unit. TIO NS Note: Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch.
Optional RC4 remote control TIO NS 4 OP UUS E CCOSERR ONNS SOOL LEE 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit. To connect the remote control 1 Connect either end of the supplied cable to the socket at the rear of the RC4 remote control. The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop.
Channel switching by external control OPTIONS 8p8c 10p10c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Channel select input 1 5VDC power output (100mA max) GND reference for all signals RS232 (RXD) data receive RS232 auxiliary data transmit (reserved) RS232 auxiliary data receive (reserved) RS232 (TXD) data transmit Channel select input 2 Channel select input 3 Channel select input 4 To connect a computer or device for remote control 1 Insert the 8p8c or 10p10c connector of the cable to the OPTIONS p
INDOOR USE ONLY Serial synchronisation cable Slave AV4PRO-DP 4 USER CONSOLE 3 2 1 USB 1 USB 2 2A USB2.0 SWITCHED OPTIONS 4 USER CONSOLE 3 2 1 5V INDOOR USE ONLY Two AV4PRO-DP units can be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Whenever an AV4PRO-DP channel is switched, it sends an RS232 command out on its serial interface (marked OPTIONS on the rear panel).
1 Press and hold the front panel COMPUTER button for roughly five seconds. The display will show: 2 On the keyboard, press the letter key for the required menu section, e.g. The display will show the pressed letter, e.g. 3 Press the number of the required setting, e.g. The display will show the pressed number, e.g. 4 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
General configuration OPTIONS port speed You can determine how the OPTIONS port responds to channel control inputs. You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requirements. To enable/disable mouse switching 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press to enter the User Preferences menu and then press either: to Enable mouse switching to Disable mouse switching to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
Miscellaneous functions 4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes. . The display will show momentarily. 4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes. To show the current firmware version 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press to enter the Functions menu and then . 3 Press The display will blank for a short while and then the major number of the firmware revision will be shown. The display will blank again and then show the first digit of the minor number.
Performing upgrades To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader. Download the latest AV4PRO-DP unit KVM Firmware Uploader from the Adder Technology website and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that will be connected to the AV4PRO-DP unit. The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.
8 - Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds). 9 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the AV4PRO-DP unit will operate using the new firmware.
Indicates the number of the currently selected computer Use this button to choose the next required computer COMPUTER The KVM, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
and (or other hotkeys, if altered). and , press the number key of the required 2 While still holding channel address (or the TAB key), then release all of the keys. Note: The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section. The ports (KVM, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the front panel buttons.
To select a computer using the mouse buttons 3 Press 4 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. and then to exit the menu and save changes.
To lock access to the computers When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit. To lock the unit and , press . 2 While still holding The display will show (providing a valid password has been previously set). You will not be able to access any computers until the password is correctly entered. To unlock the unit • When prompted, enter the correct password and press . To set a new password 1 Enter the Configuration menu. .
Autoscanning on the keyboard. to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. and then to exit the menu and save changes. 4 Press Note: The setting of this option also affects which computers are visited when the channel is changed using the mouse buttons or hot key + tab. To select an autoscan period 1 Enter the Configuration menu.
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Appendix 1 – Cable pin-outs SLAVE end 8p8c connector TXD 6 2 RXD TXD 6 3 RXD RXD 3 3 TXD GND 2 2 GND GND 2 5 GND Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable (10p10c) 10p10c connector D-Type female 9 way Multi-head synchronisation cable (10p10c) MASTER end 10p10c connector SLAVE end 10p10c connector TXD 7 2 RXD TXD 7 4 RXD RXD 4 3 TXD GND 3 3 GND GND 3 5 GND MASTER end 8p8c connector D-Type female 9 way 8p8c conn
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S U Audio connection 7 Autoscanning 21 Host computer connection 8 Hotkeys changing 13 selecting computers 18 what are they? 18 Operation 17 Options port 4 behaviour setting 13 pinout 10 speed setting 13 Selecting computers with front panel 17 with hotkeys 18 with mouse buttons 19 Serial port settings for control 10 Speakers connection 7 Supplied items 5 Switching 17 by input lines 10 by RS-232 serial 10 Switching mode setting a default 14 Unlock the unit 20 Upgrade firmware 15 USB device connection 7
