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Receiver connections
Connections to the receivers are made using standard shielded twisted pair network 
cables of Category 6 (S/STP or S/FTP) or better. The use of shielded cables is important 
to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a 
suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. For best results, Adder 
recommends S/FTP CAT7 cable such as Adder part number VSCAT7-50. 
The total link length to any receiver should not exceed 50 meters (160 feet). Patch 
panels or cable couplers should only be used close to the transmitter unit, connected by 
CAT7 patch cables of no more than 2m in length. The overall cable run must be reduced 
by 5m if a coupling is used. Please see Appendix A for further details about extender 
cables. 
To connect a link cable
1 For each of the four links, use shielded network cable of Category 6 or better to join 
the receiver to one of the four LINK ports. Any of the LINK ports can be used in any 
order or can be left vacant if not required. 
IMPORTANT: These are NOT Ethernet ports and must not be 
connected to network switches or any devices other than the 
ALDV100R or ALDV120R receivers.
2 At the remote end, connect the link cable to the module and then connect the module 
to the HDMI socket of the screen. 
 
If DVI-D connections are required at the remote end, substitute the supplied 
ALDV100R modules for ALDV120R units. These convert the HDMI signals to DVI-D 
(note that audio is not supported within the DVI specification).   
Maximum link length is 50 meters, 
however, this must be reduced by 
5 meters if a coupling (i.e. patch 
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Power adapter connection
IMPORTANT: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information 
given within the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not 
use an unearthed power socket or extension cable.
To  connect the power adapter
1 Attach the output connector of the power adapter (country specific power supplies 
are available) to the power input socket on the left side of the rear panel.
From power adapter
2 Connect the main body of the power adapter to a nearby earthed mains outlet. The 
transmitter has no power switch so it will begin operation as soon as power is applied. 
Mains input to power adapter
To  disconnect the power adapter
1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply.
2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the 
transmitter.
3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the transmitter. As the body of the 
plug slides back, it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole 
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Configuration
INITIAL CONFIGURATION
The configuration, monitoring and management of the ALDV104T transmitter and its 
receivers is performed using the in-built AdderLink POD Manager (POD = Proof Of 
Display) which is accessible via the network connection using a standard web browser.
Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager
To access the AdderLink POD Manager
1 Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e. via a network switch) connected to 
the ALDV104T transmitter. If you need to make a temporary connection, see right Ü  
2 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALDV104T 
transmitter. The default setting is: 192.168.1.22
3 If requested, enter your username and password to log on.
 
Note: The default username and password are ‘admin’ and ‘password’ respectively.  
 
The opening page of the AdderLink POD Manager should be displayed: 
Temporary link from your computer
To temporarily connect a computer to the network port
1 If you need to make a temporary connection for configuration purposes, use a 
standard patch cable (cross-over or straight connections are both supported) 
to link the Ethernet 10/100 network port () of the transmitter unit to your 
computer’s network port.
Logging out
There is no log out option. You merely need to close the browser that you are using to 
access the POD Manager.
 
Note: If the transmitter has been previously configured and those settings are unknown, see 
the Troubleshooting section for details about reverting to the default settings. 
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Using the AdderLink POD Manager
The browser-based AdderLink POD Manager allows you to configure, monitor 
and manage all aspects of the installation. The System Overview is the first page to 
be displayed and provides a graphical overview of the installation as sensed by the 
transmitter:   
System Overview elements
HDMI Inputs
The line appearance and number colors indicate the status of the two HDMI inputs: 
Both HDMI inputs 
active. 
One HDMI input active, 
the other inactive. 
Both HDMI inputs 
inactive. 
Remote outputs
The screen and line colors indicate the current status for each remote output. The number 
within each screen shows which of the two HDMI inputs is being routed to that screen:  
The screen is registered, active  
and displaying an output. 
Transmitter has lost contact with the 
registered receiver (and its screen) - 
the output status is unknown, e.g. link 
cable disconnected.
There is an issue with the screen and 
its registration with the transmitter. 
The conditions detected are:
The screen has been administratively 
disabled, i.e. placed into standby 
mode for power saving purposes.    
No receiver is attached. 
(signified by short line and no screen). 
Note: Status information about the inputs and outputs is also provided by the LED indicators 
located next to each connector on the transmitter unit. See AdderLink DV104T features for 
details. 
The input lines shown here indicate that HDMI input 1 is active while input 2 is inactive. 
The green screen and the blue line leading to it indicate that remote link 3 is operating and the screen is correctly registered with the transmitter.
Use the Rescan System option to ensure the displayed details are fully up to date.
• Monitor is not connected
• Monitor is not powered
• Incorrect i/p selected on monitor*
• No active video on i/p to transmitter
* This feature is display screen dependent. It 
works by detecting the loading on the HDMI 
outputs from the receiver modules. However, 
some screens load their HDMI lines even 
when they are not displaying the video feed.   
						

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Receiver	configuration
Within the AdderLink POD Manager you can access the configuration page for any 
receiver in either of two ways:
• Click the Receiver	Configuration button and then click the required Po r t number 
entry, or
• In the System Overview, click the appropriate screen image.  
The configuration page will be displayed:
The page includes the following:
• An Identify button that will cause the connected receiver to identify itself,
• The name of the attached screen (if present) as derived from the screen’s EDID,
• An Enable / Disable Screen option that allows you to administratively blank out (i.e. 
send into standby mode) the attached screen,
• A Screen description field so that you may add suitably descriptive text, such as the 
screen location - particularly useful in large distributed installations.
When you make any change, click the Save button.
If there are any detected issues with the receiver or the 
screen, information will be displayed within this page as well 
as the System Overview page Ü   
To identify receivers
When multiple receivers are located next to each other it can be difficult to single out 
a particular unit. The Identify option within the configuration page for each receiver is 
useful for this purpose.
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Receiver	Configuration button.
3 On the left side, click the required port number.
4 Click the Identify button. The orange and green indicators on the chosen receiver will 
alternate for six seconds to provide visual identification.   
						

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Transmitter	configuration
Within the AdderLink POD Manager you can access the Transmitter configuration page 
in either of two ways:
• Click the Transmitter	Configuration button, or
• In the System Overview, click the transmitter image.  
The configuration page will be displayed:
In this page you can:
• Determine the operation mode and how the various receivers and their screens are 
allied with the HDMI input(s),
• Choose which screen configurations (EDID) are used to inform the HDMI source(s),
• Enable and disable all screens (such that they are sent into standby mode when 
disabled).
To determine the operating mode
The operating mode, and the related input switching mode, are fundamental to 
determining how the AdderLink DV104T links the HDMI inputs through to the remote 
screens. For explanations of each mode, please see the section Operating modes. 
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Transmitter	Configuration button (or click the 
transmitter image within the System Overview).
3 Within the main section of the page, choose the required Operating Mode:
•	Single source - to use a single HDMI input at a time, or
•	Dual source - to use both HDMI inputs 
simultaneously. When you change to the Dual 
source setting, the other options will change 
accordingly Ü
 
If you chose Dual source, jump to step 5. However, 
if you chose Single source, you now need to 
determine the Input switching scheme. 
4 For Single source mode, now choose the required Input switching scheme:
• Fixed - to use one HDMI input to feed all four receivers regardless of the status of 
that source.
• Auto - to use one HDMI input as an initial source and also provide automatic 
switchover from that HDMI input to the other when either the initial source is lost 
or the second source becomes active. The transmitter will switch back to the initial 
source when either its status changes or the second source is removed.   
5 Choose the required Source option(s). The remaining setting(s) on this page will 
depend upon the choice you made in step 3 above.  
• For Single source - choose the primary source: HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.
• For Dual source - choose the appropriate source for each output: HDMI 1 or 
HDMI 2.
6 Click the Save button to apply your changes.
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To	choose	the	screen	configurations	used	to	inform	the	HDMI	sources
Before an HDMI source can provide video output it needs to be informed about the 
capabilities and requirements of the attached screens. The AdderLink POD Manager lets 
you choose from three different EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) sources:
• Default - A standard EDID retained by the transmitter will be used.
• Cloned and Transparent - Both of these options will copy and use the EDID 
information from the display screen that is selected in the adjacent Screen field, 
once you click the Save button. The entries available within the Screen field 
will depend upon which screens are attached to the receivers at the time. The 
difference between the Cloned and Transparent modes is that a Cloned EDID will 
continue to be used, even if the screen from which it was copied is replaced with a 
different type. Whereas in Transparent mode, the EDID of the replacement screen 
will automatically be taken and used in place of the original.          
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Transmitter	Configuration button (or click the 
transmitter image within the System Overview).
3 Within the main section of the page, choose the most appropriate EDID mode for the 
required HDMI input entry: EDID Port 1 source or EDID Port 2 source:
•	Default - to use an internally-held general purpose EDID.
•	Cloned - to copy and use the EDID of the current Screen entry, such that it will 
persist even if that screen is replaced.
•	Transparent - to copy and use the EDID of the current Screen entry, such that it 
will automatically change if that screen is replaced. 
4 Adjacent to the HDMI Input entry (EDID Port 1 source or EDID Port 2 source), select 
the Screen name if required.
5 Click the Save button to copy and apply the chosen EDID to the HDMI input port.
To enable and disable all screens
This option allows you to easily send all connected screens into standby mode and 
similarly bring them all back to full operation at the click of a button. When the Disable 
all Screens command is sent, each receiver removes its video signal which causes the 
connected screen to enter power saving standby mode.  
When you disable any screens, their corresponding graphical 
representation within the System Overview page will be 
shown in black until they are re-enabled Ü
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Transmitter	Configuration button (or click the 
transmitter image within the System Overview).
3 Click the Disable all Screens button or the Enable all Screens button, as 
appropriate. 
To view EDID source port details
Useful for troubleshooting purposes, you can view various details related to the EDID 
information that is being presented to the video source(s) linked to the transmitter’s 
HDMI input(s). This includes the source mode being used (Default, Cloned or Transparent) , 
the preferred resolution and pixel clock values as well as the whole raw hex data that is 
being presented.    
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Transmitter	Configuration button (or click the 
transmitter image within the System Overview).
3 Click the Show EDID port 1 or 
Show EDID port 2 option. The EDID 
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System	configuration
Within the AdderLink POD Manager click the System	Configuration button to display 
the System configuration page:
In this page you can:
• Configure access details for the network port,
• Manage authorized users and their access passwords,
• Check and upgrade the firmware contained within the transmitter and/or any receiver 
units connected to it.
To	configure	access	details	for	the	network port
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the System	Configuration button.
3 Click the Network Settings button. The following page will be displayed:
4 If required, change the setting of the Use DHCP option. When set to Enabled, the 
transmitter unit will attempt to contact a local DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration 
Protocol) server in order to automatically gain all of the necessary network settings. 
When enabled, no other network settings are required and the other network options 
will all become non-editable and you can skip to step 6.
 
Note: When you use the DHCP option, the IP address for the transmitter will be set by the 
DHCP server and the transmitter will move to that address. To discover the IP address it will 
be necessary to view DHCP server logs or interrogate the DHCP server. It may be possible 
to configure the DHCP server to use a particular address for the transmitter. If you cannot 
connect to the transmitter after switching to DHCP mode, see the Troubleshooting section for 
recovery details.
5 If the Use DHCP option is set to Disabled, you need ensure that the remaining network 
options are appropriate for your installation. Change the System  IP Address and System 
Netmask options if required. If access from beyond the local network is required, 
ensure that the System IP Gateway entry matches that of your local network gateway.
 
Note: When you change the System IP Address and click Save, the transmitter will move to 
that new address and you will need to access it again at the new address. If Logon security is 
enabled, you will be prompted afresh for your username and password.
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To manage authorized users and their passwords
1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
2 On the left side, click the System	Configuration button.
3 Click the User Accounts option. The following page will be displayed:
4 To add or edit a user, select one of the six user 
locations and then click the Edit User button 
to display the following options Ü
5 Enter/edit the required Username and Password. 
• Usernames and passwords can consist of up to sixteen alphanumeric characters.
• Passwords can also include keyboard symbols. 
• Usernames and passwords are case sensitive.
6 Click the Save button to apply your changes and return to the previous page.
 
Note: If you edit the username and/or password of the account with which you are currently 
logged on, when you next attempt to change pages you will be logged off and prompted for 
your username and password.
To	check	and	upgrade	firmware
1 Download the latest upgrade file from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) : 
View the Technical Support > Updates section. 
2 Access the AdderLink POD Manager.
3 On the left side, click the System	Configuration button.
4 Click the Firmware Upgrade option. The transmitter will scan all ports to 
determine the firmware versions of all connected receivers. The results are then 
shown within the Upgrade page together with the firmware version of the transmitter:
 
By default, only the transmitter option will be ticked. If necessary, change this to 
determine which devices should be included within the upgrade process. 
5 Click the Continue button. However, if you wish to abort the upgrade process at this 
point, click the Reboot button.
6 Click the Upload button to display a file dialog.
7 Use the file dialog to locate the upgrade file that you downloaded earlier and click 
OK. 
 
Note: If you select a file which is not an upgrade file, an upgrade failure message will be 
displayed. Click the Reboot button before attempting another upgrade.
 
If the file is correct, the upgrade process will commence to all devices that are ticked 
within the list. The POD Manager page will indicate that uploading is in progress; also 
the orange indicators on the transmitter’s output ports will cease flashing for the 
duration. 
8 When the upgrade process is complete, click the Reboot button to take the 
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In operation, most AdderLink DV installations require no intervention once configured. 
The transmitter unit takes care of all connection control behind the scenes and 
AdderLink POD Manager provides suitable management tools for remote monitoring.  
MANAGING THE  INSTALLATION
The AdderLink POD Manager provides a clear and intuitive overview of the installation 
that allows you to take swift action if necessary.
To display the System Overview page within AdderLink POD Manager
1 Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e. via a network switch) connected 
to the ALDV104T transmitter. If you need to make a temporary connection, see the 
section Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager.  
2 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALDV104T 
transmitter. The default setting is: 192.168.1.22
The System Overview page of the AdderLink POD Manager should be shown: 
Operation
Within the AdderLink POD Manager you can: 
• View the real-time overview of the installation. See the section System overview 
elements for explanations of the various line and screen colors.
• Ensure that the graphical view of installation is fully updated.  
See Rescanning the System Overview.
• React to an input source failure and switch to the alternative input if available.  
See the section Changing to an alternative input source. 
• Enable and disable all screens (such that they are sent into standby mode when disabled). 
See the section Enabling and disabling all screens.
• Make alterations to key transmitter or receiver settings. 
• Administer network settings, user accounts and firmware upgrades. 
Use the Rescan System 
option to ensure the 
displayed details are 
fully up to date.
For explanations of the various line 
and screen colors, please see the 
section System overview elements.
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