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The AdderLink contains fine video
compensation amplifiers to maximise
the video quality for any given length
of twisted pair cable. To adjust the
compensation and sharpen the video
picture refer to section 2.8 

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 1About this manualAdderLink - Installation and Usewww.addertec.com
Third edition (May 2000)
Part No. ADD0035/3(c) 2000 Adder Technology Ltd.
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...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 2WarrantyAdder 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...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 3Radio Frequency EnergyA Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the AdderLink
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...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 4Contents1. Introduction.....................................................................................6
1.1 AdderLink features..................................................................................6
1.2 Additional AdderLink Gold features .......................................................7
1.3 Product information.................................................................................8
1.4 Package...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 53. Using the AdderLink ......................................................................31
3.1 Power on status......................................................................................31
3.2 AdderLink indicator lights........................................................................32
3.3 Keyboard NUM,CAPS and SCROLL lock indicators...............................34
3.4 Keyboard hotkey...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 61. IntroductionThank you for purchasing the AdderLink extender. Your AdderLink is designed to
transfer keyboard, video, mouse and RS232 signals up to 200 metres over Category
5 twisted pair cable.  The AdderLink system consists of a transmitter (XL) and a
receiver (XR) unit that are connected together by a twisted pair cable. The XR unit
connects to your keyboard, monitor and mouse and the XL unit connects to the
computer system that is to be controlled.
The AdderLink...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 7 Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive. Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality.  19 inch rack mount kit available.  Supports IBM PC compatibles and RS6000 computers.
1.2 Additional AdderLink Gold featuresSupports stereo audio and microphone signals. Provides an additional user port  (keyboard/monitor/mouse/speaker/microphone)
on the XL transmitter unit enabling the...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 81.3 Product information
Figure 1 – AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver 

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 9Figure 2 – AdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver