ADDER AdderLink AV series, User Manual

Page 1: ...AdderLink AV series Digital Signage Extenders T R A N S M I T T E R L I N K 2 L I N K 3 L I N K 4 1 0 4 A D D E R L I N K I N I N ...

Page 2: ...ing standard connections 10 Connections at the transmitter 10 Connections at the receiver 13 Making cascade connections 15 Important limitations when cascading 15 Cascade connection examples 15 Cascading transmitters 16 Cascading receivers AdderLink AV101 only 17 Operation Indicators 18 Adjustments 18 Brightness and sharpness adjustments 18 Skew compensation adjustments AV101 AV200 only 19 Further...

Page 3: ...n AV100 receiver modules The AV100 transmitter and receiver modules are also available separately and are known as the AV100T and AV100R respectively AdderLink AV104 and AV101 or AV100 The AdderLink AV104 transmitter and multiple AV101 modules are designed to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities from the outset Each AV104 transmitter is capable of directly feeding up to four AV101 ...

Page 4: ... addition to a local monitor and speaker set Module mixing Most of the AdderLink AV modules can be mixed together in various combinations quite freely For instance an AV104 transmitter can drive mixtures of AV100 and AV101 receivers Similarly an AV100 transmitter can control single or cascaded AV101 receivers An AV100 receiver can also be cascaded from an AV101 receiver although the reverse is not...

Page 5: ...K POWER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER 101 101 101 Receiver cascading This method of expansion is limited to the AV101 receivers as only they are equipped with the necessary LINK OUT cascade port Using the LINK OUT port the video and audio signals are transferred via CATx cabling to the next receiver This receiver can then drive its own dual display speaker sets as well as provide a further LINK OUT t...

Page 6: ... need AdderLink AV transmitter AdderLink AV receiver AdderLink AV100 and AV200 models are both packaged as transmitter and receiver pairs AV104 AV101 AV100R and AV100T modules are packaged separately Stereo audio cable to connect a transmitter to the source PC and optionally to connect additional transmitter modules in cascade Adder P N VSC22 CD ROM containing skew test pattern and documentation F...

Page 7: ...e AV101 model pictured Power supply connection Link output to cascaded receiver AV101 only Indicators Link input from transmitter or cascade input Audio output to speakers Video output to display Audio output to speakers Video output to display Variation for AV100 transmitter Single link out connector Variation for AV200 transmitter Single link out connector Serial port connection to source PC mal...

Page 8: ...ransmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers are similarly close to the display modules Use video connection cables that are correctly shielded and are no longer than 6m in length Wherever possible choose routes for the CATx twisted pair link cables that avoid mains power cables Remember a mains power socket is required for each transmitter and receiver Consult th...

Page 9: ...nternal circuitry 5mm 0 19 9 5mm 0 37 Using the self adhesive feet Apply the supplied self adhesive rubber feet to the underside corners of the AdderLink AV modules Mounting Before you begin connecting to the source PC system and display devices it is advisable to mount the AdderLink AV modules in place There are a number of mounting possibilities for the transmitter and receiver modules On a hori...

Page 10: ... the module into the required rack position 4 The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its floor that are spaced to accommodate the screws on the module s lower edge Ensure that the screws correctly locate into the 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 supplied pan head screws in the top hole of ...

Page 11: ...ttach a stereo audio cable shielded with three way 3 5mm jack plugs at both ends Adder part number VSC22 to the socket labelled IN on the AdderLink AV transmitter 4 Attach the other end of the stereo audio cable to the appropriate audio output socket on the source PC system To connect a monitor and speakers The video and audio out ports of the AdderLink AV transmitter can optionally be used either...

Page 12: ... 0 0 T R A N S M I T T E R LIN K 2 LIN K 3 LIN K 4 1 0 4 D D E R L I N K I N RECEIVER TRANSMITTER Overall maximum link length 300m STANDARD LINK However if further receivers are connected in cascade to the initial receiver using its LINK OUT port AdderLink AV101 models only then the overall length of the link cables used must be reduced For further information please refer to the section Making ca...

Page 13: ...d receiver modules connect the other end of the power cable to a nearby earthed mains socket T R A N S M I T T E R A D D E R L I N K I N I N 1 0 0 T R A N S M I T T E R 2 0 0 D E R L I N K I N To connect the serial port AdderLink AV200 only Note The serial port feature supports RS232 serial devices at speeds up to 57600 baud and all hardware handshake lines are available No extra error checking on...

Page 14: ...ink cable to the socket labelled LINK IN on the AdderLink AV receiver There should be a click when the cable is fully inserted and locked in place Note AV200 transmitters and receivers must not be connected via a CATx link to AV100 AV101 or AV104 modules Cascade connections to other transmitter types are possible however using the video and audio out ports For further information please refer to t...

Page 15: ...en made at the transmitter and receiver modules connect the other end of the power cable to a nearby earthed mains socket R E C E I V E R S K E W G B S K E W R G B R I G H T S H A R P LIN K OUT 1 0 1 A D D E R L I N K O U T O U T To connect a serial device AdderLink AV200 only Note The serial port feature supports RS232 serial devices at speeds up to 57600 baud and all hardware handshake lines are...

Page 16: ...ade connections on overall branch link lengths are as follows Number of cascade connections Overall length of links for a branch in a branch from transmitter to furthest receiver 0 300m 1000 feet 1 250m 800 feet 2 200m 650 feet 3 175m 600 feet Notes The lengths of transmitter cascade video connections should never be longer than 2m 6 feet and can be considered to have a negligible effect upon over...

Page 17: ... transmitters 1 Attach a video cable of suitable type and length fully shielded with 15 way male D type connectors at both ends 2m or less Adder part number VSC18 to the socket labelled OUT on the primary AdderLink AV transmitter 2 Attach the other end of the video cable to the socket labelled IN on the secondary AdderLink AV transmitter 3 Attach a stereo audio cable shielded with three way 3 5mm ...

Page 18: ...tra adjustment dials to counter skew effects For further information please refer to the section Skew compensation adjustments R E C E I V E R S K E W G B S K E W R G B R I G H T S H A R P LIN K OUT 1 0 1 A D D E R L I N K O U T O U T R E C E I V E R S K E W G B S K E W R G B R I G H T S H A R P LIN K OUT 1 0 1 A D D E R L I N K O U T O U T To connect cascaded receivers NOTE Please observe the rec...

Page 19: ...t image Open a word processor type the capital letter H or M and increase the point size to 72 or higher For best results the background should be white and the character should be black A BLACK shadow on the right of the character indicates UNDER compensation A WHITE shadow on the right of the character indicates OVER compensation B R I G H T S H A R P A D D E R L I N K Sharpness dial Brightness ...

Page 20: ...t mode as power is applied Please refer to the section To place the AV200 receiver into skew compensation mode NOTE Both video outputs are equally affected by your skew adjustments S K E W G B S K E W R G B R I G H T S H A R P A D D E R L I N K SKEW RG dial SKEW GB dial To create a skew test pattern 1 Run any image creation editing application such as the Paint program supplied with Windows 2 Usin...

Page 21: ...be placed into skew compesation mode see opposite 0 no compensation Skew RG Skew GB 0 no compensation Delay RED Delay GREEN Delay GREEN Delay BLUE 1 Turn the SKEW RG dial clockwise or anticlockwise until you observe that the red and green colours are aligned 2 Turn the SKEW GB dial clockwise or anticlockwise until you observe that the green and blue colours are aligned 3 Your actions in step 2 may...

Page 22: ...ppear to the right of displayed objects Adjustments are required to compensate for the length of the twisted pair cable being used If video problems persist Please refer to the Brightness and sharpness adjustments section in the Operation chapter If the overall video image is fuzzy and or has coloured shadows you may need to make skew adjustments AdderLink AV101 receivers only This procedure allow...

Page 23: ...plies can get warm in operation do not situate them in an enclosed space without any ventilation The modules do not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor When using a backup power supply UPS power the computer the monitor and the module from the same su...

Page 24: ...r ALAV104T Single AdderLink AV104 transmitter AdderLink AV101 receiver part number ALAV101R Single AdderLink AV101 receiver Replacement power supply part number PSU ALAV IEC One auto voltage sensing power supply with country specific IEC cable Rack mount chassis part number ALAV RMK CHASSIS One 19 chassis is 3U high and capable of accommodating up to sixteen AdderLink AV transmitter or receiver mo...

Page 25: ...he equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufactur...

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