ADDERLink XDVI PRO KVM Extender Manual

							AdderLink X-DVIPRO & X-DVIPRO-MS2
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INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
FURTHERINFORMATION
Introduction
Welcome ................................................................................................................2
Cable 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
Optional power connection ...................................................................7
Connections at the remote module ..........................................................8
Power connection ........................................................................\
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Operation
General use .........................................................................................................11
Video display (EDID) information ............................................................11
HDMI 1.3a operation ..................................................................................11
Power and activity indicators ....................................................................11
Further information
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................12
Getting assistance ..............................................................................................13
Warranty ..............................................................................................................14
Safety information  ..............................................................................................14
Radio frequency energy ....................................................................................14
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Introduction
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the AdderLink X-DVIPRO or X-DVIPRO-MS2 extenders. These 
compact modules provide the quickest way to extend high quality single link DVI digital 
video plus USB keyboard, mouse and stereo audio (plus on MS2 variants, a second digital 
video channel and audio channel) 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 and X-DVIPRO-
MS2 modules can reliably transfer video rates up to 165 Mpixels per second. This is in 
addition to two USB channels for keyboard and mouse, plus stereo audio - all via the 
same single length of CAT6a or CAT7 shielded twisted pair cabling.  
The AdderLink X-DVIPRO and X-DVIPRO-MS2 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. 
•	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 link with direct cable connection
X-DVIPRO link with cable and patch panel connections
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Local module
Remote module
Additional USB cable 2m (type A to B)
Additional video cable DVI-D to DVI-D 
AdderLink X-DVIPRO-MS2 dual modules
SUPPLIED ITEMS
Local module
Remote module
The standard and MS2-dual variant packages include the respective items shown above, plus the following:
USB cable 2m (type A to B)
Video cable DVI-D to DVI-D 
12.5W power adapter and country- specific power lead for use with the remote moduleInformation wallet containing:
Four self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document
AdderLink X-DVIPRO standard modules
3.5mm jack to jack  stereo audio cable   
						

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Additional power adapter and country- specific power lead for X-DVIPRO local module, if powering via the USB port is not possible. In such cases, two power adapters are required for X-DVIPRO-MS2 local modules. Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A 
Rack mount chassisPart	number:	X-RMK-CHASSIS
Rack mount kit for X-DVIPROPart	number:	X-RMK-FASCIA
Rack mount kit for X-DVIPRO-MS2Part	number:	X-RMK-FASCIA-DUAL
HDMI to DVI-D video cablePart  number: VSCD11 
50 meter CAT7 link cablePart  number: VSCAT7-50 
Extra 3.5mm jack to jack stereo audio cablePart  number: VSC22    
						

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Installation
CONNECTIONS
Installation of the X-DVIPRO and X-DVIPRO-MS2 modules is straightforward and 
requires	minimal	configuration	in	most	cases.	
•	Connections at the local module
•	Connections at the remote module
Note: After all connections are made, power up the monitor and the REMOTE module first 
(followed by the LOC AL module, if using the X-DVIPRO-MS2 variant) and then switch on the 
computer.
Mounting the modules – desk or rack
The X-DVIPRO and X-DVIPRO-MS2 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 (or X-DVIPRO-MS2) 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 disconnected from the computer system to be 
connected.
2 Use the supplied DVI-D link cable to connect the DVI input socket of the local module 
to the digital video output socket of the computer.
 
[MS2 variant only] Optionally attach 
a second video input from the 
computer system using the supplied 
DVI-D link cable.
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 secondary video output port
To primary video output port
To USB port
 
[MS2 variant only] Optionally attach a second 
USB connection from the computer system 
using the supplied USB cable.
To second USB port
To first USB port
Note: Do not use USB cables longer 
than 3 meters to connect the local 
module to the computer.
 
[MS2 variant only] Optionally link a 
second stereo audio source to the 
module. 
To secondary audio port
To primary audio port
Feeds the LOWER two USB 
sockets on the remote unit 
Feeds the UPPER two USB 
sockets on the remote unit 
4 Optionally use the supplied audio cable to link 
the audio port to the stereo audio output of the 
computer.
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X-DVIPRO: Use an optional power adapter only if powering from the host (via USB) is not possible. 
 
Note: After all connections are 
made, power up the monitor and 
the REMOTE module first (followed 
by the LOC AL module, if using the 
X-DVIPRO-MS2 variant with power 
adapters) and then switch on the 
computer.
Optional power connection
The X-DVIPRO local module is designed to derive its power from the host computer via 
the USB connection (two USB connections in the case of the MS version). If this is not 
possible, then you will need to use one or two optional Adder power adapter(s).
Optionally for X-DVIPRO and X-DVIPRO-MS2 units: 
 
[MS2 variant only] Attach a second 
category 6a or 7 link cable (up to 50 
meters in length) to the upper socket 
on the MS2 local module.
Secondary CATx link cable
Primary CATx link cable
2 Insert the IEC connector of the separate power lead(s) into the corresponding 
socket(s) of the power adapter(s). Connect the other end of the power lead(s) to one/
two nearby mains socket(s).
X-DVIPRO-MS2: Use two optional power adapters if powering from the host (via dual USB connections) is not possible. 
1 Connect the output lead of the optional 
power adapter(s) to the socket(s) labeled 
POWER on the local module.  
CATx link cable
Do not use squid cables or 
power splitters. Two separate 
power adapters must be used. 
5 Connect the link cable (see page 2 for cable advice) to the local module socket labeled 
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[MS2 variant only] Optionally attach a 
second DVI video monitor using the 
supplied additional video cable.
Connections at the remote module
1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location.
2 Connect the supplied DVI-D lead from the video monitor to the DVI output socket of 
the remote module.  
To video monitor
To secondary video monitor
To primary video monitor
3 Connect the leads from the keyboard 
and mouse to the two USB sockets on 
the remote module. 
 
Note: On the single head variant, it is not 
important which of the four sockets are 
used.
To keyboard, mouse and other USB peripherals
 
[MS2 variant] Connect the leads from 
the keyboard and mouse to the two 
USB sockets on the remote module. 
To keyboard, mouse and other USB peripherals
 
IMPORTANT: 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.
Fed from the LOWER USB 
socket on the local unit 
Fed from the UPPER USB 
socket on the local unit 
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[MS2 variant only] Optionally connect 
a second set of stereo speakers to the 
module. 
To secondary speakers
To primary speakers
4 Optionally connect a set of stereo speakers 
to the module. 
To speakers
 
[MS2 variant only] Attach a second 
category 6a or 7 link cable (up to 50 
meters in length) to the upper socket 
on the MS2 remote module.
Secondary CATx link cable
Primary CATx link cable
5 Connect the link cable (see page 2 for cable advice) to the remote module socket 
labeled TO LOCAL.
CATx link cable