AdderView DDX CAM Manual

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Switch (DDX10) connections: Computer links
The host computer links are made to the sockets on the rear panel of the DDX switch.  
To connect a computer link
1 Connect a shielded (S/FTP or S/STP) CAT6a 
or CAT7 cable (10m maximum) from the 
remote DDX-CAM computer module to a 
vacant RJ-45 socket (sockets 1 to 8, by default) 
on the rear panel of the DDX10 switch.
Shielded CAT6a or CAT7 link from a remote DDX-CAM computer module
1 23 45...

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Switch connections: Network link
All system configuration is carried out via an Ethernet link, allowing adjustments to be 
made by authorized admin users located next to the DDX unit, or anywhere. The auto-
sensing network port can determine between 10, 100Mbps or 1Gbps links and can also 
adjust to straight or cross-over cables.  
To connect a network link
1 Connect the CATx cable from an Ethernet switch or from 
a local computer.  
From a...

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Switch connections: Pow e r
Each DDX switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to use 
a second input in order to provide operational redundancy. The DDX unit can operate 
perfectly well from a single power adapter operating alone. When two adapters are 
connected, the unit will spread its load between them; should one power input fail, 100% 
of the load will be transferred to the other power adapter without a...

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Console connections: Video
A Single Link DVI-D port is provided on the rear panel of the user module. 
The DDX-USR module supports one video display with pixel clocks up to 165MHz 
(equivalent to a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz - aka ‘WUXGA’).
If a second display is required to support a dual video installation, use another DDX-
USR module to drive the second display, and combine the two user modules into a single 
Console...

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Console connections: Audio
The DDX-USR module supports stereo speakers, headphones and also a microphone 
port. All audio devices are presented at the linked host computer as USB audio devices. 
Note: In multi-head installations, the audio devices must be attached only to the DDX-USR 
module that drives the main display.
To connect your speakers
1 Connect your speakers to the audio line out socket on 
the user module rear panel.
From your...

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Console connections: Pow e r
There is no on/off switch on the DDX-USR module, so operation begins as soon 
as power is applied. The supplied power adapter uses a locking-type plug to help 
prevent accidental disconnections; please follow the instructions given right whenever 
disconnecting a power adapter. 
To connect the power adapter
1 Attach the output plug of the supplied power adapter to 
the power input socket on the rear panel of the...

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Configuration
ACCESSING DDX MATRIX
DDX switches are configured via their network connections using an intuitive browser-based application, called DDX 
Matrix. This secure, password protected application is accessible by any authorized user, located anywhere. The DDX 
switch can also be accessed via cross origin resource sharing (CORS). This allows interaction in a browser from a different 
web application. The API is served in a YAML format...

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USING DDX MATRIX
The Dashboard page
Once you have successfully logged in, DDX Matrix will show the dashboard page to 
provide a general overview of your DDX installation. You can also re-display this page by 
clicking the Dashboard entry in the menu:   
Click the required menu item to reveal the available page choices.
Information and options are displayed within the main section of the page.
Some items will provide further popup...

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Quick guide to creating a new installation
When creating a new DDX installation there are various configuration tasks that need to be completed  
within DDX Matrix. This page provides a recommended ‘to do list’ of the stages that you need to perform.
Primary tasks
• Configure the networking details for the DDX switch See Configure > Central Switch > Network
• Ensure that the EDID definitions are appropriate for your installation See...

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The Control page
The Control page provides a Connection map that allows the admin user to view and 
affect how consoles are connected to the various computers. This page is particularly 
useful when managing video-only installations. 
To connect a console  
1 Click the down arrow on the console entry to reveal the list of 
computers that it is authorized to access.
2 Click the appropriate connection icon adjacent to the required 
computer:...