ADDER ADDERLink X200
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1. 3 ON Hotkeys at and sur 1 Within configuration mode the three keyboard indicators should be flashing JON in sequence to show that the module is ready to receive a new command 5 J o 3 OFF Hotkeys er and at 2 Press pl i fe SON The three indicators will return to their normal states gt a4 3 ON Hotkeys disabled 28 kart Password setting Mouse switching control he Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised In order to allow a 3 button mouse or scroll wheel mouse to be used to change i personnel A password first needs to be set and then using the keyboard channels it is first necessary to enable the feature using the process described ADDER attached to the remote X200 module a simple key sequence allows the system here For details about switching using a mouse see Selecting and using to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals computers To set a password Note When mouse switching is enabled the click of the centre button or 1 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default 7 and Ea along with ail wheel will not be passed to the host computer the rotary action of a scroll 2 to enter configuration mode wheel will however continue as normal A _ E 2 Press PJ followed by dl To enable disable mouse switching PE PETR 1 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default en and snit along with c Q 3 Now enter your new password within the following const2. 3 Lay a suitable length of category 5 5e or 6 cabling between each computer system CAM and the location of the remote peripherals see Cable length advice Z 9 z HE 7 E amp OPERATION SPECIAL CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION Connections at the X200 remote module 1 Place the X200 module adjacent to the remote user location 2 Attach the video monitor USB keyboard USB mouse and speaker connectors to the sockets of the Adder X200 module From USB mouse and keyboard Adder X200 module From video F monitor rom speakers X200 indicators Red indicator power present Green indicators On when the corresponding channel is selected Yellow indicators On when link to CAM or CATx switch is made Flashing to show signal activity Both green indicators off X200 module is password locked Green indicator for channel 1 flashing X200 is in flash upgrade mode SW1 ON 3 Attach the connector of each cable run leading from the CAMs and or AdderView CATx switch to the TO LOCAL 1 and TO LOCAL 2 sockets of the X200 Category 5 5e or 6 cables leading to the CAM modules or CATx switch which are attached to the host computers Adder X200 module power adapter 4 Insert the output connector of the power supply into the socket at the front edge of the X200 module labelled POWER 5 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding socket of th
3. INFORMATION Welcome ADDER Introduction Fr Thank you for choosing the Adder X200 extender Peripheral connections to each computer system are Special circuitry within the remote module allows 2 set These compact modules allow you to remotely handled by Computer Access Modules or CAMs you to make adjustments to the sharpness and z control up to two computer systems from a The long distance link between the CAMs and the brightness settings to suit your own preferences gt common keyboard video monitor mouse and common X200 module is made via Category 5 5e 2 speaker set The controlling peripherals can be or 6 twisted pair cabling situated up to 300 metres from each computer system X200AS skew compensation model Oo Q gt INSTALLATION amp OPERATION ml KEYB MOUSE SPECIAL CONFIGURATION X200 model range Extender pair packages X200 CAM X200 USB P 100m extender pair USB CAM no audio no de skew X200A USB P 100m extender pair USB CAM audio no de skew X200AS USB P 300m extender pair USB CAM audio and de skew FURTHER INFORMATION i i i X200 modules can be used to connect to X200 receivers only for use with CATx switches etc individual computer systems via CAMs or to X200 R 100m receiver no audio no de skew many computers via AdderView CATx switches X200A R 100m receiver audio no de skew X200AS R 300m receiver audio and de skew 2 Supplied item
4. check the current revision of the Intended Target Units SE LrETiONN Hep O X200 firmware New firmware version version unknow Advanced To perform a flash upgrade No upload file data available 1 Remove power from the X200 module If one or both CAMs also need to be ag upgraded ensure that they are connected to the X200 in the usual manner 3 2 On the side of the X200 module place switch 1 into its ON position 3 Use the optional upgrade cable to link between the socket adjacent to the Unit connected Adder x200 gt X200 switch block and a vacant RS232 9 way serial port of the computer Current frmware version yrr upload non system to be used Query OK Zz D sg Be sE 6 Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with lt a the X200 and to establish the existing firmware details Ea Note The computer to which each CAM is connected must be powered before the respective CAM can be accessed If the application cannot contact the X200 module recheck the connection cable and click the Advanced button to check that the correct serial port is being used Change the serial port within the Advanced section if necessary The results of the unit query will be displayed in the Device Dongle Selection dialog lt Q H n CONFIGURATION Device Dongle Selection IV Program Verify Main Unit 5 ee TT Select All CAMs I Select All USB CAMs FT Select all PS 2 CAMs I Select
5. is interrupted then the X200 will have invalid code and will not be able to operate It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process each selected CAM 20 seconds i i i is l l is always fully completed A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by 8 From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog click the Browse button performing another upgrade If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally wy and select the upgrade file that is appropriate to your AdderView CATx unit then you should immediately repeat the upgrade process without moving switch 3 Adder X200 X200_Vxxx 1 from the upgrade ON position Switch 1 forces the X200 into flash upgrade where Vxxx is the upgrade file version number mode and prevents the upgraded code from being run Running faulty or gt The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your pr Adder X200 or computing equipment IMPORTANT Check that the Intended Target Units field matches the Unit Connected field If these fields do not match then you may have an 5 incorrect upgrade file check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding E 2 Check also that the New firmware version is greater than the Current 2 firmware version gs D D KVM Firmware Uploader Z Z le Lan a l gt ADDER lt 5 Q File to upload C Documents and Settings CySc X200 TXT xI
6. return to flashing in sequence If required repeat steps 3 to 5 to select and adjust any colour channel until the vertical lines of the red green and blue crosses are all aligned When all colours are correctly aligned on all video channels press el to exit configuration mode and permanently save all settings Note Once you have made the skew adjustments it may be necessary to re adjust the image controls to attain optimum screen images ADDER WELCOME CONTENTS INSTALLATION amp OPERATION lt Q H fr n CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION 14 Performing flash upgrades The Adder X200 modules and CAMs are fully reconfigurable via flash upgrades 5 On the computer select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility ADDER using the KVM Firmware Uploader utility The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed During the upgrade you will be required to connect the X200 module directly KVM Firmware Uploader to the serial port of a computer system using an optional cable Adder part number CAB 9DF RJ9 2M The upgrade utility will update the firmware of the X200 and also temporarily transform it so that it can update the CAM unit 2 Once completed the X200 will return to its normal operation ADDER A The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the Adder Technology File to upload Select upload fle Browse z website www adder com and allows you to
7. settings S Brightness decrease When used with an AdderView CATx switch The CATx switch will communicate with the X200 module and automatically add any further CATx to CAM video compensation set within the OSD of the CATx switch to compensate for the distance between the CATx switch and the final CAM Important Ensure that the CATx to CAM compensation has been configured before adjusting the X200 video compensation CATx to CAM video compensation X200 to CATx video compensation REMOTE CAM USER W200 mme carr COMPUTER SYSTEM ADDER WELCOME CONTENTS INSTALLATION amp OPERATION lt Q H n CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION 12 Video skew adjustment X200AS models only The category 5 5e and 6 cabling supported by the AdderView CATx consists of four pairs of wires per cable Three of these pairs are used to convey red green and blue video signals to the remote video monitor Due to the slight difference in twist rate between these three pairs the red green and blue video signals may not arrive at precisely the same time This is visible as separate colour shadows on high contrast screen images and is particularly apparent when using higher screen resolutions and some types of category 5e cables 8 ERE 8 Data signal To alleviate this situation the Adder 7 NDOODOAODEC son X200AS modules provide internal skew NONNE 5 A ora adjust
8. will go blank and the three keyboard CE 3 indicators will begin alternately flashing between the No Selecting and using computers Num Lock and Scroll Lock and Caps Lock This C gt DD gt sequence indicates that a password Is required SS J To select a system using the keyboard Z Additionally neither of the green indicators adjacent inati itch i Use the keypress combinations on the common keyboard to switch between ee the two computer systems In each case you need to simultaneously press the Sz currently configured hotkeys by default en and srit together with the number To unlock the system gt of the required system 1 Enter the correct password and press J Jg e System 1 Press the hotkeys by default en and sht along with GJ N te Passwords are NOT Ge sensitive BS nee Z e System 2 Press the hotkeys by default en and su along with 2 Note If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicators Once entered providing the system isn t locked see opposite the remote are not flashing as described above press to clear the incorrect attempt 3 peripherals will be connected to the chosen system and you can begin using it 2 If the correct password is entered the screen will be restored and normal o as normal operation can continue 43 To disconnect from both systems using the keyboard 85 Press the currently configured hotkeys by default ct and
9. within the modules that are not covered keyboard indicators will a Fo show en in other sections of this guide These can be achieved once within configuration channel is currently selected for adjustment mode by pressing the indicated keys Num Lock for Red Caps Lock for Green and Scroll Lock for Blue Report X200 series firmware version F J ve Before initiating this command ensure that the system is running an application that can display typed keys as screen characters e g a word processor or Windows Notepad The current firmware version will be written to the application in the form of the letter V followed by three numbers for example V201 means version 2 01 Reset all configuration options to default states Fj 8 d Returns all user configurable options to the settings that are installed at manufacture The password will be cleared however any current image control settings or skew adjustments will not be reset Press the J and GJ keys to retard or advance the timing of the selected colour channel respectively On screen you will see a change in the position of the selected colour crosses or colour bars in relation to the other two Restore default skew settings Exit image controls and save settings Advance colour timing Retard colour timing When the selected colour crosses or colour bars are correctly positioned press dl to exit that colour channel The keyboard indicators will
10. 5 Ei so Check that the Be SEY ESE Adder x200 Intended Target Z Units field New firmware version v1 00 matches the Unit 2 Connected field FIRMWARE UPGRADE Power off the unit and set the upgrade DIP switch Z Power up the unit and the LCD display should show a lower case u M Click Query to verify the device type Check also that anl EH Click Upload Now to perform the software upgrade the New firmware version is greater 3 than the Current PO Unit connected z P firmware version laa z Current firmware version VEE Upload file read OK 16 Further information Getting assistance Adder Technology website www adder com Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files Email support adder com Fax inthe UK 01954 780081 in the US 1 888 275 1117 Phone in the UK 01954 780044 in the US 1 888 932 3337 ADDER INSTALLATION EA WELCOME CONTENTS SPECIAL CONFIGURATION z PAS me ga Eo Z 17 Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years 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 w
11. All Sun CAMs a 4 Apply power to the X200 module The green indicator on the TO LOCAL 1 i 2 3 i are I Porti USB CAMV1 1 I Port 5 socket will flash to indicate upgrade mode 20 WM Pot2 PS2CAMV22 e I Port 6 5 I Port3 T Port 7 I Port 4 j The type and firmware revision of each discovered CAM will be displayed alongside the port number to which it is connected 15 7 Using the Device Dongle Selection dialog determine which items should 9 To begin the upgrade process click the Upload Now button The progress receive a firmware upgrade will be shown within the dialog Should you decide not to continue with e Use the Program Verify Main Unit option to include or exclude the the upload at any stage click the Abort button response to this is usually ADDER X200 module itself immediate however during an erase command the upload will not be a Use the Select All CAMs option to upgrade every discovered CAM aborted until the erase is complete this may take a few seconds e Use the Select All USB PS2 Sun CAMs options to upgrade only CAMs Change ne x200 AMIR 1 to the OFF position and cycle the power DE the power is re applied the X200 module and any upgraded CAMs will of a certain type 5 or operate using the new firmware e Use the individual port options to select particular CAM devices to Z upgrade Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Note Approximate upgrade times are Adder X200 module 4 minutes process
12. N Hotkeys disabled Switch 4 This switch is reserved for future use ADDER CONTENTS WELCOME Z 2 z HE 2 E amp OPERATION SPECIAL CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION Operation General use Locking and unlocking the system ADDER In use the X200 module should be transparent the system and its peripherals In situations where the computer systems and their local CAMs can be locked should operate exactly as normal the only difference being that they are now away the X200 module offers a viable security system to deter unauthorised a long distance apart and two computer systems or more when used with an use Once a password has been set a simple key sequence allows each system AdderView CATx switch can be viewed from a single set of peripherals to be quickly and securely detached from the common peripherals Only the 2 In some installations you may see some shadows to the right of high contrast correct password will reconnect the remote and local modules A i i i Tr a This can be a by an incorrectly o eee To lock the system Z ana it may De ae toma AR re i i aren 1 First set a password For further details please refer to the Password h oe sharpness ane SEEN SSS Wie Speca CON GUF Aton setting section in the Special configuration chapter ION i 2 Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default er and snit along with LJ The screen
13. aced remotely from the central unit e Connections at each CAM local unit e Connections at the X200 remote module Cable length advice The X200 modules support twisted pair structured cabling within categories 5 5e and 6 Of these three cable types category 5 generally provides the best transmission of video signals because its four pairs of conductors are the most evenly twisted Category 5e and 6 cables use conductor pairs that are unevenly twisted in order to combat interference effects encountered within higher frequency networks While these uneven twists work well for Ethernet signals they can impose problems for the video signals transceived by the X200 modules The X200 modules send the red green and blue video signals on separate twisted pairs within the cable If any of the colour signals are made to travel slightly further or shorter distances than the others the result is seen as misaligned colours on screen This is called skew and becomes more noticeable as cable runs become longer and screen resolutions refresh rates increase As an approximate guide you should expect the following maximum cable lengths Resolution X200 without de skew X200 with de skew 1920 x 1200 50m 50m 1600 x 1200 100m 200m 1280 x 1024 300m When used with an AdderView CATx switch It is possible to locate each CAM up to 50 metres from the AdderView CATx switch This distance must be taken into account when planning the cable run fr
14. acturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada ADDER INSTALLATION EA WELCOME CONTENTS SPECIAL CONFIGURATION z PAS me BE Eo Z 19 O 2008 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged Release 1 0e January 2008 Part No ADD0073 Adder Technology Limited Technology House Trafalgar Way Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1954 780044 Fax 44 0 1954 780081 i www ctxd com Adder Corporation 29 Water Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States of America Tel 1 888 932 3337 Fax 1 888 275 1117 Adder Asia Pacific 6 New Industrial Road Hoe Huat Industrial Building 07 01 Singapore 536199 Tel 65 6288 5767 Fax 65 6284 1150 ADDER INSTALLATION EA WELCOME CONTENTS SPECIAL CONFIGURATION z PAS me ga Ee Z 20
15. e power supply Connect the other end of the power lead to a nearby mains socket 6 Where necessary use the in built video compensation feature to eliminate any effects caused by the cable run See Video compensation for details ADDER CONTENTS WELCOME Z 9 z HE 7 E amp OPERATION SPECIAL CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION X200 module switches Certain aspects of operation can be affected by the switches on the X200 module Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction with switch 3 Reserved for future use OFF Normal operation ON Flash upgrade Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction with switch 2 Note When shipped all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will produce normal operation Switch 1 OFF Normal operation ON Before power is applied Places the X200 module into flash upgrade mode so that the internal software can be changed Please see the Flash upgrade section in the Special configuration chapter Switches 2 and 3 Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys when pressed in unison are to be designated as hotkeys Hotkeys signal to the X200 module that the next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the module and is not to be passed to the computer system 2 OFF 3 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and SHIFT 2 OFF 3 ON Hotkeys ALT and SHIFT 2 ON 3 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and ALT 2 ON 3 O
16. eception However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manuf
17. es not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the modules yourself The X200 module and power supply can get warm in operation do not situate them in an enclosed space without any ventilation The X200 module does not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation ADDER INSTALLATION EA WELCOME CONTENTS SPECIAL CONFIGURATION z PAS me BE Ee Z 18 Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 or better twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television r
18. he Adder X200 Extender ADDER User Guide CONTENTS Contents Welcome Lat gede 15 97 p REE RE TR What you may additionally need rrennnnvnnnnrrnnnnnvnnnnrnnnnnvnnnnnn Installation amp Operation GOMMECUOINS aa ER Cable length advice srrnnnnnnnvvrrnrnnnvrnnrnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnsnnnnesnsnnnnee Connections at each CAM local unit rverrvrrrrnrrnervveravereverer Connections at the X200 remote module OPEL AION msanii E ANE A General USE ereina e ene Selecting and using computers 1 u sssseereeeer renerne nn renerne Locking and unlocking the system rrnnnnnnnvnnnnnnvnnnnrnnnnnvnnnnnn Special configuration TNS 9 What re NOtKEyS agerende 9 Entering using and exiting configuration mode 9 PassWord SETIN a Ei 10 Mouse switching contiol issin 10 Hot plugging PS 2 style connections ahd Mouse restoration EE 11 Which restore setting do use mrnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnennnnnnne 11 Microsoft and Logitech specific mouse settings 11 Video compensation sharpness and brightness 12 Video skew adjustment X200AS models only 13 Miscellaneous SettiNgS inopina 14 Performing flash upgrades vamssesmmgemmssntmeannnni 15 Further information Getting assista redene 17 Vee GE EE creer re reer 18 Safety MOUTON vos EE 18 Radio Frequency Freng sinri aaa aiie 19 ADDER WELCOME CONTENTS SPECIAL INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION amp OPERATION FURTHER
19. ideo compensation sharpness amp brightness allows you to manually mode 3 adjust the video image to ensure that it is crisp and bright i i i i 9 e Video skew adjustment X200AS models only allows you to compensate 2 Press the first letter of the required configuration S for the effects of long cable runs on colour reproduction option for instance FJ e Miscellaneous settings report firmware version and restore settings All three keyboard indicators will illuminate continuously What are hotkeys Sreath rn ee ge Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that when pressed simultaneously with a SL ne a regure conhgurauon SK third key signal to the X200 module that you are sending a message specifically option tor MEE PiS to it and not to the connected computer The hotkeys are ordinarily ex and srs The Scroll Lock indicator will extinguish leaving 20 while a third keypress determines what you want the module to do the Num Lock and Caps Lock indicators lit r If the standard en and sht hotkeys are also needed for computer tasks you can change them for another combination using switches 2 and 3 on the X200 a PGS HJ och ee option 4 remote module The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps S ae 2 OFF Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in SSS i S i sequence again SG Ag 3 OFF Hotkeys cm and sht default setting GE 2 OFF To exit from configuration mode 8
20. ill not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product Adder s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to resolve please contact your supplier Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Do not use to link between buildings Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable wiring regulations Do not connect CATx link interfaces RJ45 style connectors to any other equipment particularly network or telecommunications equipment Warning the power adapter contains live parts No user serviceable parts are contained within the power adapter do not dismantle Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the X200 module that it is powering Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly If you use a power extension cord with the X200 module make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet do
21. ith vertical edges on the screen e Open a word processor type the capital letter H or M and increase the point size to 72 or higher For best results the background High contrast Black or bright i black character white shadow should be white and the character should be on white on the right black background indicates the need for sharpness adjustment e A BLACK shadow on the right of the character indicates UNDER compensation e A WHITE shadow on the right of the character indicates OVER compensation Note The Word processor method is accurate and quick However for the very finest video compensation use the latest Adder skew test pattern program which shows both the skew pattern and a section of mixed size Hs black on white and white on black To apply remote user video compensation Video compensation is controlled by the X200 module and it maintains independent compensation settings for each of its two ports Note When used with an AdderView CATx switch also see the section opposite 1 First select the port that you wish to adjust On the keyboard that is connected to the X200 remote module simultaneously press the hotkeys by default en and snit along with 1 for the first port or 2 for the second port 2 Now enter video configuration mode On the same keyboard simultaneously press the hotkeys along with d The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll L
22. ment that can help to rectify the SS situation The skew adjustment works by I SESSseassse I eel SS 12345678 delaying or advancing the timing of any of the red green or blue colour signals so i NDOSODDET Vi signal that they are all delivered to the monitor at precisely the same time For best results the skew program supplied on the disk or downloadable from www adder com or www adder info is the most accurate way of setting skew as the red green and blue lines are rendered exactly on the screen as single pixel wide lines The skew bmp test pattern can also be used but it is less accurate Alternatively you can create your own skew pattern using a standard image creation package as detailed opposite To use skew adjustment 1 Display a skew pattern on the appropriate computer You can either use the supplied skew pattern or create your own Using the supplied skew pattern i Insert the supplied Adder Installation CD ROM into the CD player of the computer Within Windows use the My Computer option usually available as a desktop icon or within the Start menu to view the contents of the CD ROM Double click the Skew entry to display the standard test pattern If necessary maximise the application window so that the image fills the screen The screen will show a series of fine red green and blue crosses which should all be in line vertically and horizontally Skew affects the horizontal placement of the colou
23. ock will now begin to flash in oo sequence The speed of the sequence indicates the level of the sharpness adjustment currently S gt applied the slower the rate the lower the level of KZ sharpness being applied 3 While viewing the displayed screen image use the following keys to adjust the controls Sharpness 1 1 for fine adjustment Fr for coarse adjustment There are 255 sharpness levels one coarse step jumps 10 levels Note If the monitor goes blank and switches off due to oversetting the sharpness adjustment press the Home key to restore Brightness J EJ for adjustment There are 255 brightness levels Sharpness increase coarse Restore default sharpness and brightness settings Sharpness decrease coarse Sharpness increase fine Brightness 55 increase Sharpness decrease fine 4 When no shadows are visible and the displayed images have crisp edges press dl to exit configuration mode and permanently save all settings The new compensation settings will be stored even when power Is removed or if a complete reset is initiated These settings should not require further changes unless the cabling arrangements are altered Note To adjust video compensation for the other channel you must exit from configuration mode as described above select the other channel as described in step 1 and then re enter configuration mode step 2 Exit image controls and save
24. om the X200 to the CATx switch The total distance from any X200 to any CAM must not exceed 300 metres or less if an X200 without de skew is used re ae Sor a USER X200 B cnr SYSTEM lt J ll 300 metres 980 feet 50 metres maximum 160 feet maximum gt Overall maximum length between any remote user and any host system must not exceed 300 metres 980 feet ADDER CONTENTS WELCOME Z 9 z HE 7 E amp OPERATION SPECIAL CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION Connections at each CAM local unit 1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system s to be 4 For each cable run attach the cable connector to the i connected For CAMs with PS 2 keyboard and mouse connections see Hot socket of the CAM The other end of each cable run ADDER plugging PS 2 style connections and mouse restoration will attach to the remote X200 module 2 For each CAM attach its various connectors to the relevant sockets on the computer system Green indicator power present USB keyboard mouse Yellow indicator signal activity 2 A range of different Zz connector combinations Sun keyboard mouse a are made available PS 2 style mouse across the five CAM Se ee eee Computer o formats ga SE kr Audio a 5 Z Video O ea O Q a Category 5 5e or 6 cable Note CAMs derive power from the 3 to X200 module computer system via the USB connector
25. ot plugging PS 2 style connections and mouse restoration For computer systems that use PS 2 style keyboard and mouse connections it is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system before attempting to connect it via the CAM However if this is not possible then you need to hot plug the CAM while power is still applied to the system keyboards and mice with USB connections are unaffected by hot plugging There is not normally a danger of damage to the system however when PS 2 mouse communications are interrupted often they fail to reinitialise when reconnected CAMs provide a feature to reinstate mouse communications once the necessary connections have been made There are two main types of data formats used by current PC mice these are the older PS 2 format and the more recent IntelliMouse format introduced by Microsoft These use slightly different data arrangements and it is important to know which type was being used before you hot plugged the CAM module The previous setting depends both on the type of mouse and the type of driver as various combinations of PS 2 and Intellimouse are possible Using the incorrect restore function may produce unpredictable results and require the system to be rebooted Which restore setting do I use The general rule is that unless both the mouse and the driver are both Intellimouse compatible then you need to restore the mouse as PS 2 Recognising an Intellimouse s
26. raints i y pre ys Dy g e Passwords are NOT case sensitive TON URON toue f 2 To enable mouse switching Press m 2 dl e Passwords may be any length from one character to a maximum of forty ayes TR characters To disable mouse switching Press MJ 1 cl q e The following keys may NOT be used cn Aar suit or 3 3 Press pd to exit configuration mode S 4 When you have entered the password press el to signal its completion p 5 Press el once more to exit configuration mode For full details about how to lock and unlock the system using your password X please see the Locking and unlocking the system section in the Installation Zz and operation chapter ee lt To clear a password and restore factory default settings J 1 Connect the X200 module to a computer in the same manner as you would BS to carry out a flash upgrade see Performing flash upgrades Z8 2 While power is applied set the X200 upgrade switch SW1 to its ON position 3 Remove power from the X200 unit and then re apply power 4 Set the computer serial settings to the following 19200 n 8 1 Using TeraTerm recommended or an alternative terminal program send CLEAR lt cr gt in upper or lower case from the keyboard The X200 unit should respond with OK 6 The password is now clear and all factory default settings restored lt Q H n ul CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION 10 H
27. rs and using this pattern it is much easier to discover which if any colours are being adversely affected by the cable link Convergence test pattern showing the RGB crosses In this case the green signal can be seen out of line with the other two colours Creating a skew test pattern i Run any image creation editing application such as the Paint program supplied with Windows Using the image application create three stacked horizontal rectangles one red one green and one blue that fill the width of the screen i Draw a vertical black line down across the coloured bars and then repeat this vertical line at intervals along the width of the coloured bars These lines create breaks across the colours and give you more opportunities to view the horizontal position of each colour relative to the others 2 On the keyboard connected to the X200AS simultaneously press the hotkeys by default ex and shit along with I to enter configuration mode The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence ADDER WELCOME CONTENTS INSTALLATION amp OPERATION lt Q H n CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION 13 3 UT As appropriate press either the R G or B keyboard keys to Miscellaneous settings select the appropriate colour channel Corresponding The following are configuration settings
28. s X200 Module Available with or without audio and skew compensation capabilities Computer Access Module CAM Supplied as standard only in extender pair packages otherwise available as options see opposite Power adapter and country specific power lead Four self adhesive rubber feet What you may additionally need Additional Computer Access Module CAM modules USB CAM no audio Part number CATX USB USB CAM with audio Part number CATX USBA PS 2 CAM Part number CATX PS2 PS 2 CAM with audio Part number CATX PS2A SUN CAM with audio Part number CATX SUNA USB keyboard mouse Sun keyboard mouse PS 2 style mouse PS 2 style keyboard Audio pr 1 pa a Serial flash upgrade cable 4 way jack connector to 9 way D type male serial connector not pictured Part number CAB 9DF RJ9 2M ADDER CONTENTS WELCOME SPECIAL INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION amp OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION Installation amp Operation Connections Installation of the X200 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration requirements in most cases Each of the up to two moulded CAMs Computer Access Modules connect directly to a computer system while the remote X200 module is at the other end of the twisted pair cable runs and attaches to the keyboard mouse etc X200 receiver units can also be used with AdderView CATx switches to allow one or more user consoles to be pl
29. stitJ along with oJ og To select a system using a 3 button mouse You can use a 3 button mouse to change between channels A 3 button mouse can either have three distinct buttons or alternatively be a wheel mouse where y the central scroll wheel may be depressed BG Notes You first need to enable mouse switching see Mouse switching 2 z control When mouse switching is enabled the click of the centre button or zo wheel will not be passed to the host computer the rotary action of a scroll Z wheel will however continue as normal EE Press and hold the centre mouse button and then click the left mouse button to change between the two channels Special configuration ADDER Configuration FR You can alter the way that the X200 module operates to suit your requirements Entering using and exiting configuration mode Me is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the following To enter and use configuration mode PONG 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured e Password setting allows you to lock the remote module to prevent hotkeys by default ex and sm along with JI 5 unauthorised Seem ACCESS The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Mouse switching control determines whether channels may be selected Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in using a three button mouse sequence to show that you are in configuration M e V
30. ty settings that were originally set UT Microsoft and Logitech specific mouse settings In certain installations some Logitech mouse drivers may lose the action of the mouse buttons when used with the standard Microsoft compatible signalling protocol used between the modules To solve this problem select the Logitech compatible mouse signalling protocol To change mouse signalling protocols 1 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default cu and shit along with el to enter configuration mode 2 Enter the appropriate protocol code e Microsoft compatible press MJ 3 d e Logitech compatible press MJ 4 d 3 To exit configuration mode press ADDER WELCOME CONTENTS INSTALLATION amp OPERATION lt Q H n CONFIGURATION FURTHER INFORMATION 11 Video compensation sharpness and brightness Using the in built X200 controls you can adjust the picture sharpness and brightness to improve the remote picture quality Video compensation is best carried out when viewing high contrast images with vertical edges such as black lines on a white background When doing so if you notice that the screen image is fuzzy or dark then the image controls may not be able to solve this condition To display a suitable high contrast image The best way to clearly view the effect of sharpness and brightness adjustments is to display a high contrast image w
31. tyle mouse The Intellimouse format was introduced to support among other features the scroll wheel function If your mouse has a scroll wheel then it is likely to support the Intellimouse format If you have a Microsoft mouse then it will usually state that it is an Intellimouse on its underside label Recognising an Intellimouse driver Before hot plugging your CAM or afterwards using only keyboard control access the Windows Control Panel and select either the Mouse option on Windows NT 2000 and XP or the System option on Windows 95 98 ME Look for the name of the driver which will usually include the words PS 2 or Intellimouse To restore mouse operation when hot plugging 1 Carefully connect the CAM to the system and its keyboard mouse monitor and audio output if used 2 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default cn and snit along with cl to enter configuration mode 3 Enter the appropriate restore function code e PS 2 press m 6 el e IntelliMouse press MJ 7 i 4 To exit configuration mode press rel Move the mouse a short distance and check for appropriate on screen cursor movement If the mouse cursor darts erratically around the screen then cease moving the mouse This is an indication that the chosen restore function is incorrect Try again using the other restore function Note The restore functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but may not restore the exact speed or sensitivi
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