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Hot plugging and mouse restoration
It is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system before 
attempting to connect the local device and X100 receiver. However, if this is not 
possible then you need to ‘hot plug’ the local device and X100 receiver while 
power is still applied to the system. There is not normally a danger of damage 
to the system, however, when mouse communications are interrupted, often 
they fail to reinitialise when reconnected. The X100 receiver provides 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 local device 
and X100 receiver. 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-style	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 (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 local device and the X100 receiver to the system and 
its keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers.
2  Simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, 
 and ) along with  
to enter configuration mode.
3  Enter the appropriate restore function code:   
• 
PS/2 – press     
• 
IntelliMouse – press       
4  To exit configuration mode, press 
.
5  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 sensitivity settings that were origin\
ally 
set. 
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, 
 and ) along with  
to enter configuration mode.
2  Enter the appropriate protocol code:   
• 
Microsoft compatible – press     
• 
Logitech compatible – press       
3  To exit configuration mode, press 
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To	apply	remote	user	video	compensation
1  On the keyboard that is connected to the X100 receiver, simultaneously, 
press the hotkeys (by default,  and ) along with  to enter 
configuration mode.
The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps 
Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in 
sequence. The speed of the sequence indicates the 
level of the sharpness adjustment currently applied: 
the slower the rate, the lower the level of sharpness 
being applied.
2  While viewing the displayed screen image, use the following keys to adjust 
the controls:
Sharpness:   for fine adjustment,   for coarse adjustment.
There are 255 sharpness levels (one coarse step jumps 10 levels).
To autoset sharpness: Press    to make the module 
calculate and apply an automatic compensation level - you can 
use this as a starting point for your fine tuning.
Note: If the monitor goes blank and switches off (due to oversetting 
the sharpness adjustment) press the Home key to restore.
Brightness:   for adjustment. There are 255 brightness levels.   
Sharpness
increase		
(coarse)	
Sharpness
decrease		
(coarse)	
Sharpness
increase		
(fine)	
Sharpness
decrease		
(fine)	
Brightnessincrease
Brightnessdecrease
Restore	default	
sharpness	and	
brightness
settings	
Exit	image	
controls	
and	save	
settings	
If	the	image	controls	cannot	provide	a	crisp	image
If, after adjusting the image controls, one or more screen images remain 
fuzzy or have coloured shadows you may need to use the Skew adjustment 
feature. Please see Skew.adjustment for details (Adder X100AS receiver 
only).
Video compensation (sharpness and brightness)
Using the in-built X100 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. 
Note: If the high contrast images exhibit shadows with separate colours,\
 then 
there may be a skew problem which requires a different image adjustment \
(provided only by the Adder X100AS receiver) - see the Skew.adjustment 
section for details.
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, with vertical edges, on the screen. 
•  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 should be white 
and the character should be black. 
•  A BLACk
 shadow on the right of the character 
indicates  UNdER compensation.
•  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).
High	contrast	
black	character	
on	white	
background Black	or	bright	
white	shadow	
on	the	right	
indicates	
the	need	for	
sharpness	
adjustment
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When no shadows are visible and the displayed images have crisp edges, 
press  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.  
						

							
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Skew adjustment
The category 5, 5e and 6 cabling supported by the X100 receiver 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 
and 6 cables.
To alleviate this situation, the Adder 
X100AS receiver provides internal skew 
adjustment that can help to rectify the 
situation. The skew adjustment works by 
delaying or advancing the timing of any 
of the red, green or blue colour signals so 
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.
Convergence	test	
pattern	showing	the	
RGB	crosses.	In	this	
case,	the	green	signal	
can	be	seen	out	of	
line	with	the	other	
two	colours.
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Redvideosignal
Greenvideosignal
Bluevideosignal
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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 patterni  Insert the supplied Adder Installation Cd-ROM into the Cd player of the 
computer.
ii  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 colours and using this pattern it is much easier to discover which, if any, 
colours are being adversely affected by the cable link.  
Creating a skew test pattern  
i  Run any image creation/editing application, such as the Paint program 
supplied with Windows.
ii  Using the image application create three 
stacked horizontal rectangles (one red, 
one green and one blue) that fill the 
width of the screen.
iii  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 remote user keyboard (connected to an Adder X100AS receiver), 
simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default,  and ) along with  to 
enter configuration mode.
The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, 
‘Caps Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin 
to flash in sequence.   
						

							
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3  As appropriate, press either the R, G or B keyboard keys to 
select the appropriate colour channel. Corresponding 
keyboard indicators will flash rapidly to show which 
channel is currently selected for adjustment: 
Num Lock for Red, Caps Lock for Green and 
Scroll Lock for Blue.
Advance	
colour	
timing
Retard	
colour	
timing
Restore
default	
skew
settings	
Exit	image	
controls	
and	save	
settings	
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
4  Press the  and  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. 
5  When the selected colour crosses (or colour bars) are correctly positioned, 
press  to exit that colour channel. The keyboard indicators will return to 
flashing in sequence.
6  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.
7  When all colours are correctly aligned on all video channels, press 
 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.        
Miscellaneous settings
The following are configuration settings within the modules that are not covered 
in other sections of this guide. These can be achieved once within confi\
guration 
mode by pressing the indicated keys:
Report	X00-series	firmware	version	-	
		
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	-		
						
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.  
						

							
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Performing flash upgrades
The Adder X100 receiver is fully reconfigurable via flash upgrades using the 
kVM Firmware Uploader utility
. 
during the upgrade you will be required to connect the X100 receiver directly 
to a computer system using a special cable. The upgrade utility will upd\
ate the 
firmware of the X100 receiver and also temporarily transform it so that it can 
update the CAM unit. Once completed, the X100 receiver will return to its 
normal operation. 
The kVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the Adder Technology 
website (www.adder.com) and allows you to check the current revision of the 
X100 firmware. Full instructions are provided with the download file. 
						

							
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Further information
Getting assistance
•  Adder.Technology.website – www.adder.com
  Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and dr\
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files.
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Email – support@adder.com
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Fax   in the Uk:  05	00
    in the US:  +		5	
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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 will 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 pr\
oduct 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 X100 module tha\
t 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 X100 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 does not exceed t\
he 
wall outlet’s ampere rating.
•  do not attempt to service the modules yourself.
•  The X100 module and power supply can get warm in operation – do not 
situate them in an enclosed space without any ventilation. 
•  The X100 module does not provide ground isolation and should not be used 
for any applications that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation.  
						

							
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Radio Frequency Energy
A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect th\
e 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 reception. 
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 tech\
nician 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 com\
puting 
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 manufacturer 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 emissi\
ons from 
digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian 
department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioé\
lectriques dépassant 
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A presc\
rites dans 
le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le m\
inistère des 
Communications du Canada. 
						

							
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Release 1.0b
december 2006
Part No. Add0068
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