ADDERLink XD522 DisplayPort Extender Quick Start
Here you can view all the pages of manual ADDERLink XD522 DisplayPort Extender Quick Start. The ADDER manuals for Extender are available online for free. You can easily download all the documents as PDF.
Page 11
10 Connections Connections to the AdderLink XD522 units do not need to be carried out i\ n the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. Transmitter Video connections Video connections are made between the host computer and the two DisplayPort sockets on the rear panel of the transmitter unit. To connect the video ports 1 Use the supplied DisplayPort video cable to link DP port 1 on...
Page 12
11 Audio connections The AdderLink XD522 units support analog and digital audio. Line in and \ line out connectors are provided on both the transmitter and receiver un\ its. Additionally, the receiver has dedicated headphone and microphone jacks \ on its front panel. The Line In socket on the transmitter and the Line Out socket on the receiver are dual purpose. They can accept either 3.5mm analog jacks or \ mini- TOSLINK optical...
Page 13
12 Serial connection The Options port on the rear panel of every AdderLink XD522 unit operate\ s as a serial connection that can either: • Be used to update the firmware of the unit (see Performing an upgrade for details), or • Provide an RS232 serial connection that is passed between the transmitter and receiver. Whenever the AdderLink XD522 units are not in upgrade mode, they are rea\ dy to transfer serial data between them at rates...
Page 14
13 Power connection Each AdderLink XD522 unit is supplied with a 20W power adaptor. There is\ no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapto\ r is connected. To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adaptor to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit. Note: Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation\ and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them...
Page 15
14 Receiver Video display connections Two DisplayPort sockets are provided on the rear panel of the transmitte\ r unit. When using high resolution video displays, it is important that th\ eir video bandwidth requirements lie within the capabilities of the DisplayPort so\ cket to which they are attached. The bandwidth available at the two sockets on t\ he receiver unit can be different and are greatly affected by the mode in w\ hich the...
Page 16
15 USB connections The AdderLink XD522 receiver provides four USB sockets on its front face\ : From USB device To connect the USB ports 1 Connect the cable from your USB device to one of the vacant USB sockets \ on the receiver front panel. For Hi-Speed USB peripherals, such as mass storage devices, use socket Note: Low/full speed USB devices can be used on port B; the transfer spe\ ed will be automatically reduced to support them....
Page 17
16 Audio connections The AdderLink XD522 units support analog and digital audio. Line in and \ line out connectors are provided on both the transmitter and receiver un\ its. Additionally, the receiver has dedicated headphone and microphone jacks \ on its front panel. On the receiver, the analog portion of the Line Out socket on the rear panel and the headphone socket on the front panel are joined and both provide the same output (but...
Page 18
17 Digital audio support The Line In socket on the transmitter and the Line Out socket on the receiver are dual purpose. They can accept either 3.5mm analog jacks or \ mini- TOSLINK optical fiber connectors. The latter provide access to the opt\ ical S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) capabilities supported by the \ AdderLink XD522 system, which transmits PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio at 96K\ Hz. The digital and analog...
Page 19
18 Serial connection The Options port on the rear panel of every AdderLink XD522 unit operate\ s as a serial connection that can either: • Be used to update the firmware of the unit (see Performing an upgrade for details), or • Provide an RS232 serial connection that is passed between the transmitter and receiver. Whenever the AdderLink XD522 units are not in upgrade mode, they are rea\ dy to transfer serial data between them at rates...
Page 20
19 Power connection Each AdderLink XD522 unit is supplied with a 20W power adaptor. There is\ no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapto\ r is connected. To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adaptor to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit. Note: Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation\ and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them...