AdderView DDX CAM Manual

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The Users page
This page lists all registered users and allows the admin user to add, edit and delete 
entries, as required.
Note: When changes are made to user details, you are recommended to make a backup file. 
Add new
Click the [+] icon to begin adding a new user.
Edit
Click a user entry to edit its details.
Note: It is not possible to delete the Administrator account if it is 
the only administrator account remaining.   

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The Maintenance pages
The Maintenance section contains three pages: Diagnostics, System Operations and 
Settings.  
Maintenance > Diagnostics
This page provides important feedback on power inputs (and switch Temperatures). The 
temperature information is displayed only when the Maintenance > Settings > Web UI 
Mode is set to Advanced.
These items are only shown when  Settings > Advanced Mode On is chosen. 
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Maintenance > System Operations
This page provides a selection of important system operations that may be required at 
various times.  
Reboot SystemPerforms a complete reboot of the entire DDX system, including the switch and all modules. Confirmation is required once this button is clicked.
Sync Tx/Rx  FirmwareUpgrades the firmwares of all connected modules to match that of the main switch. Confirmation is required once this button is...

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Maintenance > Settings
This page provides options related to the user interface. When you make a change, you 
need to click the Update button to save it.
Web UI Mode
When this option is set to Advanced, extra details are shown on 
certain pages, such as:
• Configure > Central Switch > General
• Configure > Consoles > Receivers
• Configure > Computers > Transmitters
• Maintenance > Diagnostics
Auto Refresh
When this option is set to On, the...

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RESETTING AND RECOVERING 
There may be rare occasions when the main switch or a module needs to be given a hard reset. The DDX switch 
and DDX-USR module both have concealed reset buttons for this purpose. You need to use a narrow implement 
(e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the recessed reset button on the front panel:
DDX switch > Boot into recovery image
This procedure may be necessary if an attempted firmware...

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Operation
The DDX system is designed to be transparent in operation. A simple OSD (On Screen 
Display) interface allows each user to view and select from the available host computers.
Note: In order to view the OSD, the user’s video display must be using 1920 x 1080 resolution. 
VIEWING THE OSD
To view the OSD, either:
• From a console keyboard, press CTRL + ALT + M, or
• From a console mouse, press and hold the middle button and then press...

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USING AUDIO
The DDX system fully supports stereo audio, with all audio devices being presented 
at the linked host computer as USB audio devices. There are slight differences in audio 
operation between DDX devices acting in a simple extender arrangement (without the 
use of a DDX switch) and a full DDX matrix installation.
Using audio in a simple extender installation  
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INDICATORS
The DDX switches, the DDX-CAM and DDX-USR modules contain various indicators 
to provide you with status information. 
DDX switch - Red front panel status indicators
The red status indicators on DDX switch front panels provide various key power and 
operation feedback:
DDX switch - Green and amber network status indicators
The green and amber status indicators on the network link port provide further 
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DDX-CAM module - Green and amber status indicators
The green and amber indicators on the link port of each DDX-CAM (computer) 
module provide the following status information: 
GreenOff:    No power
Slow flashing: Power present but no data link 
Fast flashing:  A firmware upgrade is being forced by either the DDX switch or a DDX-USR
On:     Power present and link established
AmberOff:   No power
Slow flashing: Power present but no video
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This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:
• Getting assistance - see right
• Appendix 1 - Link cable interference protection
• Appendix 2 - Firmware upgrades for basic extender installations
• Safety information
• Warranty
• Radio frequency energy statements
GETTING ASSISTANCE
If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this 
guide, then we provide a number of other...