AdderView DDX CAM Manual

							AdderView DDX
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Introduction
Welcome ................................................................................................................2
Cable type and distance rules......................................................................2
Access permissions ........................................................................................3
Port designations ............................................................................................4
Supplied items  .......................................................................................................5
Optional extras .....................................................................................................7
Installation
Locations ................................................................................................................8
Connections ..........................................................................................................9
Computer  connections: Video .....................................................................9
Computer connections: USB .......................................................................9
Computer connections: Data link  ..............................................................9
Switch connections: Computer links .......................................................10
Switch connections: User console links ..................................................10
Switch connections: Network link............................................................11
Switch connections: Options port ............................................................11
Switch connections: Power ........................................................................12
Console  connections: Video .......................................................................13
Console connections: USB .........................................................................13
Console  connections: Audio  ......................................................................14
Console connections: Data link ................................................................14
Console connections: Options port ........................................................14
Console connections: Power .....................................................................15
Configuration
Accessing DDX Matrix .....................................................................................16
Using DDX Matrix .............................................................................................17
The Dashboard page ...................................................................................17
Quick guide to creating a new installation  .............................................18
The Control page .........................................................................................19
The Configure pages  ...................................................................................20
Configure > Consoles ........................................................................\
...23
Configure > Consoles > Receivers ....................................................25
Configure > Computers .......................................................................26
Configure > Computers > Transmitters ...........................................28
Reallocating ports ........................................................................\
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The Users page .............................................................................................30
The Maintenance pages  ...............................................................................31
Maintenance > Diagnostics ..................................................................31
Maintenance > System Operations  ....................................................32
Maintenance > Settings ........................................................................\
.33
Resetting and recovering  .................................................................................34
Operation
Viewing the OSD................................................................................................35
Additional adjustments for VGA inputs ...................................................36
USB Improvements ............................................................................................36
Using Audio  .........................................................................................................36
Indicators .............................................................................................................37
Further information
Getting assistance ..............................................................................................39
Appendix 1 - Link cable interference protection ........................................40
Appendix 2 - Firmware upgrades for basic extender installations .........41
Appendix 3 - GPL License ................................................................................41
Warranty and Safety information ...................................................................46
Radio frequency energy ....................................................................................47
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Introduction
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the AdderView DDX system. This adaptive system makes 
sharing numerous host computers among multiple users straightforward and flexible. 
Every computer is linked, via its USB and video ports, to a compact DDX-C AM 
module while each set of peripherals are connected to a DDX-USR module (to form 
Consoles) . 
The various computers and consoles are then linked, via CAT6a or CAT7 cable 
with S/FTP, S/STP or PiMF shielding (see Appendix 1 for details), to a central 
DDX switch. Each user can then, subject to the privileges granted by the admin, gain 
quick access to any of the required computers. 
If required, computers and consoles can be individually connected 
in order to take advantage of the DDX extender properties 
without the switching.  
An integral part of DDX switches is the DDX Matrix, a browser-based configuration 
and management tool that allows one or more remote admin user(s) to monitor 
and maintain all aspects of operation. 
Cable type and distance rules
• Cable screening/shielding is required. The best cable shielding specifications for use 
with the DDX system are: S/FTP, S/STP or PiMF. 
• Extension distances up to 50m are supported with single uninterrupted runs of 
recommended cable (shielded CAT6a or CAT7 cable).
• CAT5 or CAT5e cables must NOT be used with this product. 
• Overall cable runs must be reduced by 5m for each additional cable coupling.
• All patch cables should be as short as possible and should be no longer than 2m.
• It is recommended that Adder shielded CAT7 cables are used for maximum 
performance.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure 
you are using shielded cables.  
						

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Access permissions
The DDX switch uses a system of hierarchal Access permissions to mediate between 
numerous consoles and multiple computers. Each console is granted the use of up to 
four types of access permissions to each computer, most of which influence how other 
users can gain simultaneous access to the same computer. The four access permissions, 
and their effects on other console users are as follows: 
VIEW ONLY
The console user can view the chosen computer’s output but cannot control it. 
Once selected, other consoles can simultaneously use VIEW ONLY,  SHARED ACCESS  or EXCLUSIVE  for the same computer.
SHARED ACCESS
The console user can view and control the chosen computer’s  output. 
Once selected, other consoles can simultaneously use VIEW ONLY or  SHARED ACCESS  for the same computer.
EXCLUSIVE
The console user can view and control the chosen computer’s  output. 
Once selected, other consoles can simultaneously use VIEW ONLY  for the same computer.
PRIVATE
The console user can view and control the chosen computer’s  output. 
Once selected, all  other consoles are completely locked  out from the same computer.
Note: The hierarchy of permissions shown here increases from left to right.  
						

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Port designations - DDX30
By default the DDX30 switch provides 10 user console ports on its front panel 
and 20 computer ports along its rear panel, however, these designations are not 
fixed. If your installation requires a greater number of computers or has a need 
for more user consoles, you can alter the allocation of these standard ports to 
suit: 
Ports 21 to 23 can be reallocated as computer ports.
Any of the 20 rear 
panel computer ports 
can be reallocated as 
user console ports
For more details, please see Reallocating ports.
Port designations - DDX10
By default the DDX10 switch provides 8 computer ports (1 to 8) and 2 user 
console ports (9 to 10), all on its rear panel, however, these designations are not 
fixed. If your installation requires a greater number of consoles, you can alter the 
allocation of these standard ports to suit: 
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Information wallet containing:
Four self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document
Power adapter with locking connector and country-specific power cord
DDX switch package
19” rack mount brackets and four screws
AdderView DDX10 switch
AdderView DDX30 switch
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INDEXInformation wallet containing:
Four self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document
Power adapter with locking connector and country-specific power cord
DDX-USR package
DDX-USR module
DDX-CAM DisplayPort option
DDX-CAM module with USB and DisplayPort connectionsPart number: DDX-CAM-DP
DDX-CAM DVI option
DDX-CAM module with USB and DVI-D connectionsPart number: DDX-CAM-DVI
DDX-CAM VGA  option
DDX-CAM module with USB and VGA  connectionsPart number: DDX-CAM-VGA  
						

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Audio cable 3m (3.5mm stereo jacks)Part  number: VSC22USB cable 2m (type A to B)Part  number: VSC24
Replacement power adapter with locking connector for DDX-USR modulePart number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A
Country-specific power cords CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia) CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States) CAB-IEC-JAPAN (Japan)
CAT7 shielded cable
3mPart  number: VSCAT7-3M
10mPart  number: VSCAT7-10M
30mPart  number: VSCAT7-30M
50mPart  number: VSCAT7-50MDVI-D 2m cablePart  number: VSCD1
Additional or replacement power adapter  with locking connector for DDX switchPart number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-5A
Country-specific power cords CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia) CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States) CAB-IEC-JAPAN (Japan)Dual DDX-USR rack mount bracket plus four retaining clamps  and boltsPart number: RMK8  
						

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LOCATIONS
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the 
AdderView DDX modules:
• If used, position the DDX switch in a central position that serves the host computer 
systems and user modules without exceeding the maximum link lengths. It will also 
require a source of mains power.
• Situate each DDX-USR module close to the peripherals to which it will be\
 connected 
and near to a source of mains power.     
• Consult the precautions listed within the Safety information section.
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CONNECTIONS
Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, 
where possible connect the power in as a final step. Connections are split into the 
following three areas:
• Computer connections - a DDX-C AM module links to each host computer.
• Switch connections - when used, a DDX switch unit sits at the heart of the system.
• Console connections - the peripherals (keyboard, display, etc .) connect to DDX-USR modules.
Computer connections: Video
Three types of DDX-CAM modules are available: 
 
DVI-D and USB   or   DisplayPort and USB   or   VGA and USB.
If a computer has more than one video output, use additional DDX-CAM modules to 
separately link the additional video stream(s) with other ports on the DDX switch.
To connect the video port
1 Connect the video lead of the DDX-CAM 
to the DVI-D, DisplayPort or VGA video 
port of the host computer.  
Computer connections: USB
Each DDX-CAM module requires a single USB connection to the computer. This 
provides essential power for the DDX-CAM module in addition to the USB signals. Each 
DDX-USR module acts as a USB 2.0 hub and thus provides four sockets for peripherals.
To connect the USB port
1 Connect the USB cable of the DDX-CAM module 
to a vacant USB socket on your host computer. 
USB lead from the DDX-CAM
Computer connections: Data link
Each DDX-CAM module is linked via a shielded (S/FTP or S/STP) CAT6a or CAT7 cable 
either to a central DDX switch module or directly to a DDX-USR module (for a single 
system installation).
Maximum link cable lengths: 
• DDX-CAM to DDX switch - 10 metres (32 feet) maximum.
• DDX-CAM to DDX-USR module - 50 metres (164 feet) maximum. 
To link the DDX-CAM module
1 Connect the RJ-45 plug of the link cable to the 
socket located at the end of the DDX-CAM module. 
Shielded CAT6a or CAT7 link from DDX switch or DDX-USR module 
DVI-D video lead from the DDX-CAM
DVD-D video port on the host computer 
DisplayPort video lead from the DDX-CAM
DisplayPort on the host computer 
 
OR
 
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VGA video lead from the DDX-CAM
VGA video port on the host computer 
IMPORTANT: Always ensure 
you are using shielded cables.