ADDER AdderLink DV104T User manual

AdderLink DV104T
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Introduction
Welcome................................................................................................................2
Operating modes .................................................................................................3
Single source mode........................................................................................3
Dual source mode..........................................................................................3
AdderLink DV104T features..............................................................................4
Supplied items.......................................................................................................5
Optional extras.....................................................................................................6
Installation
Connections ..........................................................................................................7
Mounting ................................................................................................................7
Using the rear mounting slot.......................................................................7
HDMI connections.........................................................................................8
Using Adder locking HDMI connectors ..............................................8
Network connection.....................................................................................9
Receiver connections ..................................................................................10
Power adapter connection.........................................................................11
Conguration
Initial conguration ............................................................................................12
Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager.................................................12
Using the AdderLink POD Manager ........................................................13
System Overview elements..................................................................13
Receiver conguration ..........................................................................14
Transmitter conguration.....................................................................15
System conguration .............................................................................17
Operation
Managing the installation ..................................................................................19
Rescanning the System Overview ............................................................19
Changing to an alternative input source .................................................19
Enabling and disabling all screens..............................................................20
Further information
Getting assistance ..............................................................................................21
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................22
Appendix A - Cables for use with digital extenders ..................................23
Appendix B - Management API specication ...............................................25
Warranty..............................................................................................................29
Safety information..............................................................................................29
Radio frequency energy....................................................................................30
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Contents

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Introduction
WELCOME
The AdderLink DV104T transmitter is a high performance video/audio switch and
extender that can drive between one and four HDMI (or DVI-D) screens located up to
50 meters away.The intelligent switch within allows you to choose exactly how two video
inputs should be shared between up to four screens.The AdderLink DV104T transmitter
is supplied as part of a kit that also includes four AdderLink DV100R receivers.
Links to the AdderLink DV100R (or optional AdderLink DV120R) receivers are made
using screened twisted pair cables (Category 6 FTP or higher). Each receiver converts
the long distance transmission signals back into high quality video/audio signals for each
screen.
Display management is made very straightforward thanks to the integrated AdderLink
POD Manager web interface that allows full control and monitoring of all aspects from
any location. A management API is also available to allow full integration with other
control systems. For mission-critical display applications, an automated
failover mode also enables the AdderLink DV104T transmitter to
actively switch between inputs if one video source suddenly
fails.
One or two
HDMI feeds
Ethernet
connection for
conguration and
monitoring
ALDV100R (HDMI)
or
ALDV120R (DVI-D)
receiver
HDMI or DVI-D
screen
and speakers
Up to 50m
(160 feet)
AdderLink DV104T
Note: Audio is not
supported by the
optional ALDV120R
(DVI-D) modules

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OPERATING MODES
The AdderLink DV104T offers several ways of working in order to suit a range of
applications. Firstly there are two main operating modes: Single source and Dual source.
• Single source mode - In this mode, only one of the HDMI inputs is used at any time
and it is routed to all receivers using a choice of two switching options.
• Dual source mode - In this mode, both HDMI inputs are used concurrently and you
can determine exactly how they are shared between the four receivers.
The mode and the manner in which inputs are distributed are controlled from the
Transmitter conguration page of the AdderLink POD Manager.
Single source mode
Single source mode > Fixed
In this conguration, either of the HDMI inputs are routed to all receivers and remain so
until such time that the conguration is manually altered.
Single source mode > Auto
Auto is designed to provide redundancy to cover the possibility of input failure.The two
HDMI inputs can be derived from two ports of the same source or from two totally
independent sources. In this conguration, one HDMI input is designated as the primary
which will be fed to all receivers until such time that the transmitter detects a signal
failure.When that happens, all receivers will be automatically switched to the secondary
source until such time that the primary source becomes active again, whereupon, the
receivers will be re-joined to the recovered primary source.
Dual source mode
Dual source mode > Individual
In this conguration, the two HDMI inputs are shared between the four receivers in
whichever combination best suits the installation. The conguration remains static
regardless of the status of the source inputs.
^
Receivers ^ Screens
^
HDMI Source ^ Transmitter
In addition to providing input redundancy, Auto mode is useful for situations where you
wish to automatically switch to a new source whenever it is plugged in or becomes
active.This aspect of operation would be particularly useful in situations where sources
are often being changed, e.g. temporary laptop connections to screens or projectors,
without the need to access AdderLink POD Manager.

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ADDERLINK DV104T FEATURES
Power
adapter
input
Link output ports
These are the individual CATx outputs to each of the four
receivers.
IMPORTANT:These are NOT Ethernet ports and
must not be connected to network switches or any
devices other than the ALDV100R or ALDV120R
receivers.
For each port:
Orange indicator - Flashes when the transmitter is
searching for the presence of a receiver.
Green indicator - On when a receiver is located and line
power is being provided to it via the link cable.
Primary and secondary
HDMI inputs
For each port:
Orange indicator
•On when the port is active
and routed (using the
AdderLink POD Manager) to
a receiver.
•Flashes to show the port
is active but is not currently
routed to a receiver. For
instance, if it is yet to be
congured or is set up as a
backup/standby input.
Network port
A standard Ethernet port to link
the transmitter with a network
to allow remote monitoring and
conguration.
Orange indicator - Flashes
when data is being transferred.
Green indicator - On when
the network port is enabled.
Options port
Reserved for
future use.
Recessed
reset button
See
Troubleshooting
for details

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SUPPLIED ITEMS (ALDV104K KIT)
Information wallet
containing:
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
Quick start guide
Safety document
Power adapter
(18W) and
country-specic
power cord
AdderLink DV104T
transmitter unit
HDMI cable with locking
connectors 1.5m
Part number: VSCD12
AdderLink DV100
(HDMI) receivers x 4

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
HDMI cable with locking
connectors 1.5m
Part number: VSCD12
AdderLink DV120
(DVI-D) receiver
Part number: ALDV120R
CAT7 shielded foiled twisted pair
(S/FTP) network cable 50m
Part number: VSCAT7-50
Rack fascia plate
Part number: ALDV-RMK-FASCIA
19” 3U rack mount chassis kit
Part number: ALDV-RMK-CHASSIS

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MOUNTING
There are three main mounting methods for the transmitter unit:
• The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet,
• The rear mounting slot,
• Optional rack fascia plate (and rack mount chassis).
Rack fascia plate
The optional fascia plate (plus
screws), allows the transmitter to
be secured within a standard rack
chassis.
Installation
CONNECTIONS
Installation involves linking the ALDV104T transmitter to the host computer; the
(up to) four receivers; a network port and the supplied power adapter.
• HDMI connections
• Network connection
• Receiver connections
• Power adapter connection
Connections may be made in any order however, where possible, connect the
transmitter to the mains supply as a nal step.
Using the rear mounting slot
The slot at the rear of AdderLink DV104T unit allows it to be hung upon a xed screw
that protrudes from the mounting surface.
5mm ( )0.19"
9.5mm 0.37"( )
IMPORTANT: The internal circuit board is accessible through the mounting
slot. Ensure that any mounting screws protrudes no further than ½”
(12.5mm) into the module casing - serious electrical damage will be caused if
the screw makes contact with the internal circuitry.
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HDMI connections
The AdderLink DV104T transmitter has two input sockets that can be connected to
HDMI ports located on the same or different host computers, as required.A single
HDMI 1.5 meter connection lead is supplied with the transmitter unit.
To connect the HDMI input port(s)
1 Use the supplied HDMI cable to link the output port of the host computer to the
primary HDMI input port ( ) of the transmitter unit. See the section below for
details about the locking connectors used on Adder HDMI leads.
2 If a second link is required, use a high quality HDMI cable (of no more than 2 meters
in length - Adder part number:VSCD12) to join another port on the same (or
different) computer to the secondary HDMI input port ( ) of the transmitter unit.
Primary
HDMI
video/audio
input
Secondary
HDMI
video/audio
input
Indicators
The HDMI input ports each have an
adjacent recessed orange indicator to
provide useful conguration feedback, as
follows:
• On - The port is active and routed
(using the AdderLink POD Manager) to
a receiver.
• Flashing - The port is active but is
not currently routed to a receiver. For
instance, if it is yet to be congured or is
set up as a backup/standby input.
Using Adder locking HDMI connectors
The HDMI cables supplied by Adder feature a locking mechanism to prevent accidental
disconnections. Please follow the procedures below when inserting and removing them:
Insertion
2Push the locking
collar forward
(to show red).
1With the locking collar
pulled back (to show
green), insert the
connector.
Locking collar
Removal
1Pull the locking
collar back (to
show green).
2Gently pull
the connector
to disengage
it from the
socket.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to insert or remove
the connector while the red band is shown.

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Network connection
The AdderLink DV104T transmitter contains a sophisticated browser-based
conguration, monitoring and management system. This system is made available through
a standard Ethernet connection to allow remote access and control of the transmitter
unit and its linked receivers.
To connect the network port
1 Use a standard patch cable to link the Ethernet 10/100 network port ( ) of the
transmitter unit to a nearby network switch.

For details about using the browser-based AdderLink POD Manager, please see the
section Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager.
For details about the management API, please see Appendix B.
Connection to
standard network
switch