ADDERLink XDVI PRO DL KVM Extender Manual

							AdderLink X-DVIPRO-DL
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INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
FURTHERINFORMATION
Introduction
Welcome ................................................................................................................2
Cable type and distance rules......................................................................2
Supplied items .......................................................................................................3
Optional extras .....................................................................................................4
Installation
Connections ..........................................................................................................5
Mounting the modules – desk or rack ......................................................5
Connections at the local module ...............................................................6
Power connection ........................................................................\
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Connections at the remote module ..........................................................8
Power connection ........................................................................\
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Operation
General use .........................................................................................................10
Video display (EDID) information ............................................................10
HDMI 1.3a operation ..................................................................................10
Power and activity indicators ....................................................................10
Further information
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................11
Getting assistance ..............................................................................................12
Appendix A - Cables for use with digital extenders ..................................13
Warranty ..............................................................................................................15
Safety information  ..............................................................................................15
Radio frequency energy ....................................................................................15
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Introduction
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the AdderLink X-DVIPRO-DL extenders. These compact 
modules provide the quickest way to extend high quality dual link DVI digital video plus 
USB keyboard, mouse and stereo audio with an additional two USB peripherals up to 50 
meters away from your computer. 
Thanks to our long involvement and investment in extender technology we have 
succeeded in overcoming the numerous problems associated with extending digital video 
signals. Using our proprietary transmission techniques the X-DVIPRO-DL modules can 
extend all dual link video resolutions up to 2560 x 1600. In effect, the X-DVIPRO-DL can 
reliably transfer video rates up to 330 Mpixels per second. This is in addition to multiple 
USB channels plus stereo audio - all via the same single length of CAT6a or CAT7 
shielded twisted pair cabling.  
The AdderLink X-DVIPRO-DL extender modules have been designed to be quick to 
install and totally transparent in operation.    
Cable type and distance rules
•	Cable	screening	is	paramount.	The	best	cable	screening	specifications	for	digital	KVM	
extension are: S/FTP, S/STP or PiMF. Please see Appendix A for further details. 
•	Extension distances up to 50m are supported with single uninterrupted runs of 
recommended cable (Adder CAT7 patch cable) at full resolution.
•	Extensions of 50m may be achieved with single uninterrupted runs of shielded CAT6a 
bulk/trunk (not patch) cable at full resolution.
•	Adder does not recommend CAT5e cables for use with this product. 
•	Overall cable runs must be reduced by 5m for each additional cable coupling.
•	Run	specifications	may	be	increased	by	10m	when	using	resolutions	of	1280	x	1024	or	
lower.
•	All patch cables should be as short as possible and should be no longer than 2m.
•	It is recommended that Adder CAT7 patch cables are used for maximum performance.Recommended 50m link cable for best results: Adder part number - VSC AT7-50
X-DVIPRO-DL link with direct cable connection
X-DVIPRO-DL link with cable and patch panel connections
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SUPPLIED ITEMS
AdderLink DVIPRO-DLLocal module
USB cable 2m (type A to B) Part  number: VSC24Dual link video cable  DVI-D to DVI-DPart  number: VSCD3V 
2 x  12.5W power adapters and country- specific power cords
Information wallet containing:
Four self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document
3.5mm jack to jack  stereo audio cable Part  number: VSC22
AdderLink DVIPRO-DLRemote module   
						

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Rack mount chassisPart	number:	X-RMK-CHASSIS
Rack mount kit for X-DVIPRO-DLPart	number:	X-RMK-FASCIA
HDMI to DVI-D video cablePart  number: VSCD11 
50 meter CAT7 link cablePart  number: VSCAT7-50    
						

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Installation
CONNECTIONS
Installation of the X-DVIPRO-DL modules is straightforward and requires minimal 
configuration	in	most	cases.	
•	Connections at the local module
•	Connections at the remote module
Note: After all connections have been made, power up the display screen and the remote 
module first. Then power up the local module and finally switch on the computer. This will allow 
each item to correctly discover, in order, the one immediately downstream. 
Mounting the modules – desk or rack
The X-DVIPRO-DL modules can be situated on a desk or alternatively, for larger 
installations, mounted within an optional rack mount chassis.
Desk mount
Apply the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to 
the underside of the module.
Rack mount
1 Place the rack securing plate (available as a separate kit) onto the f\
ront of the module 
and secure it with the two countersunk screws.
2 Orient the X-DVIPRO-DL module on its side so that its labeled face is the correct 
way up.
3 Slide the module into the required rack position. The rectangular cut-out in the front 
upper lip of the rack allows the two screws on the module’s upper edge to slide 
through.
4 The	rack	mount	chassis	has	a	series	of	holes	in	its	floor	that	are	
spaced to accommodate the two screws on the module’s 
lower edge. Ensure that the screws correctly locate 
into the two holes of the chosen slot. The rack 
securing plate on the module should now be 
flush	with	the	front	of	the	rack	mount	
chassis.
5 Use the third (pan-head) 
screw, in the top hole 
of the rack securing 
plate to fasten the 
module to the rack.  
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Connections at the local module
1 Where possible, ensure that power is removed from the computer system to be 
connected.
2 Use the supplied dual link DVI-D cable to connect the DVI 
input socket of the local module to the digital video 
output socket of the computer.
3 Use the supplied USB cable to link the USB socket of the 
local module to a vacant USB socket on the computer.
To video output port
To USB port
Note: Do not use USB cables longer 
than 3 meters to connect the local 
module to the computer.
4 Optionally use the supplied audio cable to link 
the audio port to the stereo audio output of the 
computer.
To audio port
CATx link cable
5 Connect the link cable (see page 2 for cable advice) to 
the local module socket labeled TO REMOTE.
IMPORTANT: 
• This is NOT an Ethernet port and must not be connected to network 
switches or any device other than the X-DVIPRO-DL remote module.
• The X-DVIPRO-DL (dual link) extenders are NOT compatible with the 
standard X-DVIPRO (single link) versions. Where both types are being 
used in close proximity, take care not to cross connect the local and 
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Power connection
1 Connect the output lead of the supplied power 
adapter to the socket labeled POWER on the 
local module.  
2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power cord into the corresponding socket of 
the power adapter. 
Output lead from the power adapter 
3 Wait before connecting the other end of the power cord to a nearby mains outlet, 
until the remote module has been powered up.  The correct power up sequence is: 
 
a) Remote module and screen > b) Local module > c) Computer.
Note: Please pay close attention to 
the power related items within the 
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Connections at the remote module
1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location.
2 Connect a dual link DVI-D cable from the video monitor to 
the DVI output socket of the remote module.  
To video monitor
3 Connect the leads from the keyboard and mouse 
to the two USB sockets on the remote module. 
To keyboard, mouse and other USB peripherals
 
Note:  The total current that may be drawn from the USB ports is 1.2A, which should be 
sufficient for a keyboard, mouse (no more than 100mA each) and any two other devices 
(500mA maximum each). If more power for USB devices is required, please use a powered 
USB hub.
4 Optionally connect a set of stereo speakers 
to the module. 
To speakers
5 Connect the link cable (see page 2 for cable advice) to 
the remote module socket labeled TO LOCAL.
CATx link cable
IMPORTANT: 
• This is NOT an Ethernet port and must not be connected to network 
switches or any device other than the X-DVIPRO-DL local module.
• The X-DVIPRO-DL (dual link) extenders are NOT compatible with the 
standard X-DVIPRO (single link) versions. Where both types are being 
used in close proximity, take care not to cross connect the local and 
remote modules between the two versions.  
Note: If dual link screen resolutions are required, 
the DVI-D cables used at both the local and 
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Power connection
1 Connect the output lead of the supplied power adapter 
to the socket labeled POWER on the remote module.  
Output lead from the power adapter 
2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power cord into the corresponding socket of 
the power adapter. 
3 After all connections are made, power up the display screen and connect the other 
end of this power cord to a nearby mains outlet. Then power up the local module and 
finally	switch	on	the	computer.	This	will	allow	each	item, 	in	order,	to	correctly	discover	
the one immediately downstream. 
Note: Please pay close attention to 
the power related items within the 
Safety information section.