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  • Page 1 Adder X00 Extender User.Guide contents...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Special configuration Introduction..................2 Configuration................9 What.you.may.additionally.need..........3 What.are.hotkeys?..............9 Entering,.using.and.exiting.configuration.mode....9 Installation & Operation Password.setting..............10 Mouse.switching.control............10 Connections..................4 Hot.plugging.PS/2-style.connections.. Cable.length.advice..............4 and.mouse.restoration............11 Connections.at.each.CAM.(local).unit........5 Which.restore.setting.do.I.use?........11 Connections.at.the.X200.(remote).module......6 Microsoft.and.Logitech.-specific.mouse.settings....11 Operation..................8 Video.compensation.(sharpness.and.brightness)....12 General.use................8 Video.skew.adjustment.(X200AS.models.only)....13 Selecting.and.using.computers..........8 Miscellaneous.settings............14 Locking.and.unlocking.the.system.........8 Performing.flash.upgrades............15 Further information...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome Introduction Special circuitry within the remote module allows Thank you for choosing the Adder X200 extender Peripheral connections to each computer system are you to make adjustments to the sharpness and set. These compact modules allow you to remotely handled by Computer Access Modules (or CAMs).
  • Page 4: What.you.may.additionally.need

    Supplied items What you may additionally need Additional Computer Access Module (CAM) modules: USB CAM, no audio Part number: CATX-USB USB CAM with audio Part number: CATX-USBA PS/ CAM Part number: CATX-PS X00 Module PS/ CAM with audio Part number: CATX-PSA Available with or SUN CAM with audio Part number: CATX-SUNA...
  • Page 5: Installation & Operation

    Installation & Operation Connections Cable length advice Installation of the X200 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration The X200 modules support twisted-pair structured cabling within categories requirements in most cases. Each of the (up to) two moulded CAMs (Computer 5, 5e and 6. Of these three cable types, category 5 generally provides the best Access Modules) connect directly to a computer system, while the remote X200 transmission of video signals because its four pairs of conductors are the most evenly twisted.
  • Page 6: Connections.at.each.cam.(Local).Unit

    Connections at each CAM (local) unit 1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system(s) to be 4 For each cable run, attach the cable connector to the connected. For CAMs with PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections, see Hot.
  • Page 7: Connections.at.the.x200.(Remote).Module

    TO LOCAL  TO LOCAL  2 Attach the video monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and speaker X200. connectors to the sockets of the Adder X200 module. Category , e or 6 cables leading to the CAM modules or CATx...
  • Page 8 X200 module switches Certain aspects of operation can be affected by the switches on the X200 module. Determines configuration Switch  of hotkeys in conjunction OFF: Normal operation. with switch  ON: (Before power is applied) Places the X200 module into flash upgrade Reserved for Flash.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Locking and unlocking the system General use In situations where the computer systems (and their local CAMs) can be locked In use, the X200 module should be transparent - the system and its peripherals away, the X200 module offers a viable security system to deter unauthorised should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now use.
  • Page 10: Special Configuration

    Special configuration Configuration Entering, using and exiting configuration mode You can alter the way that the X200 module operates to suit your requirements. This is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the following To enter and use configuration mode: settings: 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured •...
  • Page 11: Password.setting

    Password setting Mouse switching control Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised In order to allow a 3 button mouse (or scroll wheel mouse) to be used to change personnel. A password first needs to be set and then, using the keyboard channels, it is first necessary to enable the feature using the process described Selecting.and.using.
  • Page 12: Hot Plugging Ps/2-Style Connections And Mouse Restoration

    Hot plugging PS/2-style connections and mouse restoration To restore mouse operation when hot plugging: For computer systems that use PS/2-style keyboard and mouse connections, it is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system before 1 Carefully connect the CAM to the system and its keyboard, mouse, monitor and audio output (if used).
  • Page 13: Video.compensation.(Sharpness.and.brightness)

    Note: The Word processor method is accurate and quick. However, for the very 4 When no shadows are visible and the displayed images have crisp edges, finest video compensation, use the latest Adder “skew” test pattern program press to exit configuration mode and permanently save all settings.
  • Page 14: Video.skew.adjustment.(X200As.models.only)

    Using the supplied skew pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 red, green and blue video signals may not i Insert the supplied Adder Installation Cd-ROM into the Cd player of the arrive at precisely the same time. This is computer.
  • Page 15: Miscellaneous.settings

    Miscellaneous settings 3 As appropriate, press either the R, G or B keyboard keys to select the appropriate colour channel. Corresponding The following are configuration settings within the modules that are not covered keyboard indicators will flash rapidly to show which in other sections of this guide.
  • Page 16: Performing.flash.upgrades

    The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed: during the upgrade you will be required to connect the X200 module directly to the serial port of a computer system using an optional cable (Adder part number: CAB-9dF-RJ9-2M). The upgrade utility will update the firmware of the X200 and also temporarily transform it so that it can update the CAM unit.
  • Page 17 Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades The upgrade program rewrites the Adder X200 firmware code. If the upgrade When the required options have been selected, click OK. process is interrupted then the X200 will have invalid code and will not be able Note: Approximate upgrade times are: Adder X200 module = 4½...
  • Page 18: Further Information

    Further information Getting assistance • Adder.Technology.website – www.adder.com Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files. • Email – support@adder.com • Fax 094 00 in the UK: +    in the US: •...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the • Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be with all applicable wiring regulations.
  • Page 20: Radio.frequency.energy

    Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.
  • Page 21 © 2008 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0e January 2008 Part No. Add0073 Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Adder Asia Pacific 6 New Industrial Road, Technology House, 29 Water Street, Hoe Huat Industrial Building Newburyport, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill,...

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