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Welcome
Introduction.........................................................................\
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Installation & Operation
Connections.........................................................................\
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Cable.length.advice
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Connections.at.the.X100.receiver
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Operation.........................................................................\
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General.use
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Locking.and.unlocking.the.system
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Special configuration
Configuration.........................................................................\
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What.are.hotkeys?
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Entering,.using.and.exiting.configuration.mode
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Password.setting
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Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration
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Which.restore.setting.do.I.use?
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Microsoft.and.Logitech.-specific.mouse.settings
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Video.compensation.( sharpness.and.brightness)
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Skew.adjustment
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Miscellaneous.settings
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Performing.flash.upgrades
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Further information
Getting.assistance.......................................................................15
Warranty.........................................................................\
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Safety.information
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Radio.Frequency.Energy
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Adder X100 receiver. 
This compact module can be used in conjunction 
with other Adder products, such as the AdderView 
CATx, an Adder CAM (Computer Access Module) or 
other industry leading products. In close harmony 
with the other Adder device which remains local to 
the host computer, the X100 receiver allows you 
to place the controlling keyboard, video monitor 
   X00	 X00A	 X00AS
 PS/2 keyboard connection 	 	 
 PS/2 mouse connection 	 	 
 Video connection 	 	 
 Audio connection 	 	 
 Brightness control 	 	 
 Sharpness control 	 	 
 Skew adjustment 	 	 
and mouse more than 100 metres from a computer 
system. The range topping X100A and X100AS 
receivers also allow you to extend your audio 
accessories away from your computer.
Three types of X100 receivers are available to suit 
your requirements. The long distance link between 
the originating device and the X100 module is 
made via Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted pair cabling.
Special circuitry within the X100 receiver allows 
you to make adjustments to the sharpness and 
brightness settings to suit your own preferences. 
Additionally, the X100AS receivers also feature 
Skew adjustment to counteract the effects of 
uneven lengths of twisted pair cables that are used 
to carry the video signals.
* X100A or X100AS only, not X100
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separation	between	the	
local	and	remote	modules	
via	a	single	Category	5,	
or	higher,	cable.
The	video	
monitor,	
mouse,	
keyboard	and	
speakers*	
connect	to	
the	X00	
receiver.
PC
USB
VIDEO
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
PSU
X100
Receiver
Local
device
*
The	local	device	
(AdderView	
CATx,	CAM	or	
other	product)	
connects	to	the	
host	computer	(or	
KVMA	switch).	
This	table	provides	
a	summary	of	the	
abilities	of	the	various	
X00	receiver	models.	 
						

							
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Supplied items
CD-ROM
Four	self-adhesive	rubber	feet
Power	adapter	
and	country-	
specific	power	
lead
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Installation & Operation
Connections
X100 receiver modules offer straightforward installation and generally require 
minimal configuration. The local device (AdderVeiw CATx, Adder CAM, etc.)  
connects directly to the computer, while the X100 receiver resides at the other 
end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard, mouse, etc.
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Connections.at.the.X100.(remote).module
Cable length advice
The various X100 receiver models 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 conduct\
ors 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 received by the module. The module receives the 
red, green and blue video signals on separate twisted pairs within the cable. I\
f 
any of the colour signals are made to travel slightly further or shorter distances 
than the others, the result is seen as mis-aligned colours on screen. This is called 
skew and becomes more noticeable as cable runs become longer and screen 
resolutions/refresh rates increase. X100AS models are equipped with special 
features to combat the effects of skew - see Skew.adjustment.
As an approximate guide, you should expect the following maximum cable 
lengths:
Models	 Category	5	 Category	5e	or	6
X100 and X100A models  100m ¹ [100m ¹]  50 to 100m ¹ [50 to 100m ¹] 
X100AS  300m ² [200m ²] 300m ² [200m ²]
¹ length limited by skew in the cable.
² length limited by bandwidth compensation amplifiers.
In each case the initial values represent maximum distances when using screen 
resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz; whereas the [bracketted] values 
represent distances achievable using resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz.  
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Connections at the X100 receiver
1  Place the X100 receiver adjacent to the remote user location. 
2  Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and, optionally for X100A 
and X100AS users, speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100 \
receiver. 3 
Attach the connector of the cable run leading from the local device to the 
 
TO	LOCAL socket of the X100 receiver.
From	mouse
From	keyboard
From	video	monitor Adder	X00	
module
4 
(X100A and X100AS models only) Insert the speaker connector to the lig\
ht 
green coloured socket situated between the link connector and the power in 
socket.  
5  Insert the output connector of the power supply into the socket at the f\
ront 
edge of the X100 receiver labelled POWER. 
6  Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding 
socket of the power supply. Connect the other end of the power lead to a 
nearby mains socket.
7  Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature to eliminate 
any effects caused by the cable run. See Video.compensation for details. 
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power		adapter
Category	5,	5e	or	6	
cable	leading	to	the	 local	device
Adder	X00	
module
From		
speakers		
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X00AS	models	
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1ON423
1ON
423
ON
Determines	configuration
of	hotkeys	in	conjunction
with	switch	
Reserved	for	
future	use
OFF:	Normal	operation
ON:	Flash	upgrade
Determines	configuration	
of	hotkeys	in	conjunction	
with	switch	
Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this w\
ill 
produce normal operation.
X100 module switches
Certain aspects of operation can be affected by the switches on the X100 
receiver.
Switch	
OFF: Normal operation.
ON: (Before power is applied) Places the X100 receiver into flash upgrade 
mode so that the internal software can be changed. Please see the Flash.
upgrade section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter.
Switches		and	
Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys (when pressed in unison) 
are to be designated as ‘hotkeys’. Hotkeys signal to the X100 receiver 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 ON  Hotkeys disabled
Switch	
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Operation
General use
In use, the local device and X100 receiver should be transparent - the system 
and its peripherals should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being 
that they are now 100 metres or more apart. 
In some installations, you may see some ‘shadows’ to the right of \
high contrast 
screen characters. This can be caused by an incorrectly selected sharpness setting 
and it may be necessary to make adjustments to correct this. Please see Video.
compensation.-.sharpness.and.brightnes
s in the ‘Special configuration’ 
section.
Locking and unlocking the system
In situations where the computer system (and the local device) can be locked 
away, the X100 receiver offers a viable security system to deter unauthorised 
use. Once a password has been set, a simple key sequence allows the system to 
be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals. Only the correct password 
will reconnect the X100 receiver with the local device. 
To	lock	the	system 1  First set a password. For further details, please refer to the 
Password.
setting section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter.
2  Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, 
 and 
) along with .
The screen will go blank and the three keyboard 
indicators will begin alternately flashing between the 
‘Num Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’, and ‘Caps Lock’. This 
sequence indicates that a password is required.
To	unlock	the	system		 1  Enter the correct password and press 
.
Note: Passwords are NOT case sensitive.
Note: If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicator\
s 
are not flashing as described above, press  to clear the incorrect attempt.
2  If the correct password is entered, the screen will be restored and normal 
operation can continue.
To	enable	the	video
Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default,  and ) 
long with . This command will be required to restore the video if  and  
along with  is used when no password has been set.
To	disable	the	video
Simultaneously, press the currently configured hotkeys (by default,  and ) 
along with .    
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Special configuration
Configuration
You can alter the way that the X100 receiver operates to suit your requirements. 
This is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the following 
settings: 
• 
Password.setting – allows you to lock the remote module to prevent 
unauthorised system access.
• 
Mouse.restoration.and.settings – allows you to restore mouse operation 
and also to change the mouse type.
• Video.compensation - sharpness & brightness – allows you to manually 
adjust the video image to ensure that it is crisp and bright.
• 
Skew.adjustment (X100AS only) – allows you to manually compensate for 
possible video errors introduced by long, uneven cable connections.
• 
Miscellaneous.settings – report firmware version and restore settings.
What are hotkeys?
Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that, when pressed simultaneously with 
a third key, signal to the local device and X100 receiver that you are sending a 
message specifically to them and not to the computer. The hotkeys are ordinarily 
 and , while a third keypress determines what you want the modules to 
do.
If the standard  and  hotkeys are also needed for computer tasks, you 
can change them for another combination using switches 2 and 3 on the X1\
00 
receiver:
2 OFF
3 OFF   Hotkeys = 
 and  (default setting)
2 OFF
3 ON  Hotkeys = 
 and  
2 ON
3 OFF  Hotkeys = 
 and 
2 ON
3 ON  Hotkeys disabled 
Entering, using and exiting configuration mode
To	enter	and	use	configuration	mode:
1  Simultaneously press the currently configured 
hotkeys (by default,  and ) along with . 
 The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps 
Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in 
sequence to show that you are in configuration 
mode. 
2  Press the first letter of the required configuration 
option, for instance . 
All three keyboard indicators will illuminate 
continuously.
3  Press the number of the required configuration 
option, for instance .  
The ‘Scroll Lock’ indicator will extinguish, leaving 
the ‘Num Lock’ and ‘Caps Lock’ indicators lit.
4  Press 
 to confirm your option.
The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps 
Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in 
sequence again.
To	exit	from	configuration	mode: 1  Within configuration mode, the three keyboard indicators should be flashing 
in sequence to show that the module is ready to receive a new command.
2  Press 
. 
The three indicators will return to their normal states. 
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
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Password setting
Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised 
personnel. A password first needs to be set and then, using the keyboard 
attached to the X100 receiver, a simple key sequence allows the system to be 
quickly and securely detached from its peripherals.
To	set	a	password
1  Simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, 
 and ) along with  
to enter configuration mode.
2  Press 
 followed by .
3  Now enter your new password, within the following constraints:
•  Passwords are NOT case sensitive,
•  Passwords may be any length from one character to a maximum of forty 
characters,
•  The following keys may NOT be used: 
, , , or  
4  When you have entered the password, press 
 to signal its completion.
5  Press 
 once more to exit configuration mode.
For full details about how to lock and unlock the system using your pass\
word, 
please see the Locking.and.unlocking.the.system section in the ‘Installation 
and operation’ chapter.