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Page 1: User Guide
AdderLink Infinity User Guide T R A N S M I T AdderLink www.adder.com NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Infinity System Software Version .0 (with addendum for version . - see page ) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information on page 2. Introduction Further information AdderLink Infinity TX and RX unit features .......4 Getting assistance ..............26 What’s in the box.................5 Specifications ................27 What you may additionally need ..........6 Appendix 1 - TX configuration utility ........28 TX System Configuration page ..........28 Installation TX Video Configuration page ..........29... -
Page 3: Important Information
Important information Please read before using the rest of this guide. Various places in this guide refer to the default IP addresses of the units. These are correct for Infinity units that use firmware v1.0: • Tx: 192.168.16.129 • Rx: 192.168.16.127 For firmware versions v1.3 or higher, Infinity units now use “zero configuration”, a feature which makes installations within larger systems substantially more straightforward. -
Page 4: Introduction
TX unit. make possible a great variety of uses. The AdderLink Infinity units come in two forms: a TX Gigabit transmitter and an RX receiver. The former attaches to... -
Page 5: Adderlink Infinity Tx And Rx Unit Features
AdderLink Infinity TX and RX unit features The AdderLink Infinity units are housed within durable, metallic enclosures with most connectors situated at the rear panel - only the Ethernet ports are situated at the front panel. The smart front faces feature the operation indicators. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box AdderLink Infinity TX package Power adapter (.W) and country-specific power lead d e rL in k CD-ROM Combined DVI-D and USB cable (.8m) w .a er .c AdderLink Infinity TX unit Four self-adhesive rubber feet Infinity... -
Page 7: What You May Additionally Need
What you may additionally need Two 9” rack-mount brackets and four screws Part numbers: One unit per 1U rack slot: RMK4S Single link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable Two units per 1U rack slot: RMK4D Part number: VSCD1 Combined DVI-D and USB (USB type A to B) cable Part numbers: VSCD3 (1.8m length) VSCD4 (5m length) VESA mounting bracket and four screws... -
Page 8: Installation
Installation Mounting There are three main mounting methods for transmitter and receiver units: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets • Optional VESA mounting bracket Connections Rack brackets The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the units to be secured within a standard rack slot. -
Page 9: Using The Vesa Mounting Bracket
Using the VESA mounting bracket The optional mounting bracket conforms to the VESA mounting standard and so can be used to mount an Infinity unit directly to the rear of most video display units. The bracket can also be fixed directly to a wall or other solid surface using appropriate screws or bolts. -
Page 10: Connections
Connections Installation involves linking the Infinity TX unit to various ports on the host computer, while the Infinity RX unit is attached to your peripherals: VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK page 9 page 13 AUDIO MIC & SPEAKERS LINKS page 13 page 9 NETWORK INFINITY TX... -
Page 11: Tx Video Link And Audio Links
TX video link TX audio links VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK The AdderLink Infinity units support The AdderLink Infinity units support AUDIO AUDIO LINKS LINKS DVI digital video signals and so use two way stereo digital sound so that DVI-D video connectors. -
Page 12: Tx Usb And Aux Ports
TX USB link TX AUX port VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK The Infinity units acts as USB 2.0 The AUX port connection is not AUDIO AUDIO LINKS LINKS hubs and so can provide four required for normal operation. sockets at the RX unit with only a This is an RS232 serial port which INFINITY TX LINK... -
Page 13: Tx Power In
TX power in VIDEO LINK Each Infinity unit is supplied with AUDIO LINKS a standard power supply. When all other connections have been made, connect and switch on the power INFINITY TX LINK LINK supply unit INFINITY RX SERIAL To apply power in LINK POWER 1 Attach the output lead from the... -
Page 14: Tx/Rx Network Link
TX/RX network link VIDEO VIDEO LINK DISPLAY The Infinity units can be either connected directly AUDIO MIC & SPEAKERS LINKS to each other or via a Gigabit Ethernet network. For direct links, the length of cable should not LINK LINK exceed 100 metres (328 feet). -
Page 15: Rx Video Display, Microphone & Speakers
RX video display RX microphone & speakers VIDEO VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY The Infinity unit supports a single The Infinity unit can support a MIC & MIC & INFINITY TX INFINITY TX SPEAKERS SPEAKERS DVI-D (no analogue signals) microphone as well as speakers video display via the socket on providing the necessary LINK... -
Page 16: Rx Usb And Aux Ports
RX USB devices RX AUX port VIDEO VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY The Infinity RX unit has four The AUX port connection is not MIC & MIC & INFINITY TX INFINITY TX SPEAKERS SPEAKERS USB ports to which peripherals required for normal operation. may be connected. -
Page 17: Rx Power In
RX power in VIDEO DISPLAY Each Infinity unit is supplied with MIC & INFINITY TX SPEAKERS a standard power supply. When all other connections have been made, connect and switch on the LINK INFINITY RX DEVICES power supply unit SERIAL To apply power in LINK POWER... -
Page 18: Configuration
Configuration Initial configuration Manual factory reset The AdderLink Infinity units are designed to be as flexible as possible, and this principle extends also to their configuration. A factory reset returns an Infinity TX or RX unit to its default configuration. -
Page 19: Infinity Start-Of-Day Configuration Utility
Important Information on page 2. Infinity Start-of-Day configuration utility To use the Start-of-Day configuration utility The Start-of-Day configuration utility is useful when you are not able to make a network connection between your computer and an Infinity unit in order 1 On the connected computer, run a suitable terminal emulator application, browser-based configuration utility. -
Page 20: Infinity Browser-Based Configuration Utility
Important Information on page 2. Infinity browser-based configuration utility The browser-based configuration utility within all TX and RX units requires To access the browser-based configuration utility a network connection between the Infinity unit and a computer. This 1 Temporarily connect the Infinity unit and a computer via a network, as configuration utility allows you to perform all of the following functions: discussed opposite. -
Page 21: Tx (Transmitter) Unit Configuration
Important Information on page 2. TX (transmitter) unit configuration In the Infinity system, the majority of configuration settings are dictated by Using the TX Video Configuration page units. Therefore, the local TX unit setup (using its browser-based Note: Where the Infinity system is connected to a Gigabit Ethernet network configuration utility) is concerned only with three main factors: Its IP address with sufficient available bandwidth, there should be no need to alter the default details, the data streams to enable/disable and video signal optimisation. -
Page 22: See Important Information On
RX (receiver) unit configuration In the Infinity system, it is the RX unit (receiver) that determines where and how Important Information on page 2. unit. Although numerous Infinity data signals are sent (and received) by the topologies (one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, etc.) are made possible by the Infinity system, they are all dependent on two underlying modes of operation: either Unicast or Multicast transmission. - Page 23 6 For installations that will include more than one RX unit, for either video or audio or both, then you need to configure the Multicast Settings section. The Video and Audio sub-sections are configured in exactly the same way: • First, tick the Enable Multicast Video / Enable Multicast Audio check box. •...
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Page 24: Performing An Upgrade
Important Information on page 2. Performing an upgrade AdderLink Infinity units are fully upgradeable via flash upgrade. Such upgrades Finding the latest upgrade files require a computer system to either be attached via a network link or directly to Firmware files for the AdderLink Infinity units are available from the the AUX port of the Infinity unit. -
Page 25: Operation
Operation In operation, many AdderLink Infinity installations require no intervention once configured. The TX and RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can continue to work unhindered. Front panel indicators True Share The six front panel indicators on each unit provide a useful guide to operation: The Infinity system allows two or more users (each connected to separate Infinity RX units) to share access to a computer system (linked to an Infinity TX unit). -
Page 26: Many-To-One Control
Many-to-one control When using Infinity units in a many-to-one configuration, the RX unit can switch To switch between systems between the various TX units that are connected to different computer systems. 1 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of your local Infinity RX unit, (e.g. -
Page 27: Further Information
Further information Getting assistance This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: • Getting assistance - see right • Adder Technology website – www.adder.com Specifications • Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver •... -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Casing (w x h x d): 198mm (7.92”) x 44mm (1.76”) x 120mm (4.8”) Construction: 1U compact case, robust metal design Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lbs) Mount kits: Rack mount - single or dual units per 1U slot. VESA monitor / wall mount chassis. Power to adapter: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0.4A, Power to unit:... -
Page 29: Appendix 1 - Tx Configuration Utility
Appendix 1 - TX configuration utility This section covers the browser-based configuration utility for the Infinity TX (transmitter) unit. The TX utility has six pages, titled as follows: • System Configuration - Sets address and data stream options, • TX Video Configuration - Allows you to optimize for slow connections, Firmware Upgrade •... -
Page 30: Tx Video Configuration Page
TX Video Configuration page This page contains four controls which allow you to optimize video transmission To get here for use with network links that may not be able to offer full bandwidth connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily availability. -
Page 31: Tx Firmware Upgrade Page
TX Firmware Upgrade page This page allows you to choose and then implement a suitable firmware To get here upgrade for the unit. Take care to ensure that the firmware file is named (TX) for connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily the unit being upgraded. -
Page 32: Tx System Messages Page
TX System Messages page This page allows you to determine how to handle status and error messages that To get here are produced by the Infinity unit. You can choose to store the messages locally connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily within the unit, send them to a named server or disable them completely. -
Page 33: Tx Reboot Page
TX Reboot page This page allows you to perform a cold boot procedure (as if power had been To get here removed and reinstated) on the unit, remotely if necessary. You also have the connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily option of restoring factory default settings (such as the standard IP addresses computer via a... -
Page 34: Tx Support Page
TX Support page This page provides useful build number details for support purposes and also To get here provides contact details for Adder technical support. connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily computer via a network. -
Page 35: Appendix 2 - Rx Configuration Utility
Appendix 2 - RX configuration utility This section covers the browser-based configuration utility for the Infinity RX (receiver) unit. The RX utility has five pages, titled as follows: • System Configuration - Contains various important options, • Firmware Upgrade - Handles the updating of internal software, System Messages •... -
Page 36: Rx System Configuration Page (Lower Half)
RX System Configuration page (lower half ) The lower section of the page is concerned with IP addresses for the remote TX To get here unit and also multicast settings. connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily computer via a network. -
Page 37: Rx Firmware Upgrade Page
RX Firmware Upgrade page This page allows you to choose and then implement a suitable firmware To get here upgrade for the unit. Take care to ensure that the firmware file is named (RX) for 1 If not already connected, temporarily connect the Infinity unit and a the unit being upgraded. -
Page 38: Rx System Messages Page
RX System Messages page This page allows you to determine how to handle status and error messages that To get here are produced by the Infinity unit. You can choose to store the messages locally connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily within the unit, send them to a named server or disable them completely. -
Page 39: Rx Reboot Page
RX Reboot page This page allows you to perform a cold boot procedure (as if power had been To get here removed and reinstated) on the unit, remotely if necessary. You also have the connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily option of restoring factory default settings (such as the standard IP addresses computer via a... -
Page 40: Rx Support Page
RX Support page This page provides useful build number details for support purposes and also To get here provides contact details for Adder technical support. connect the Infinity unit and a 1 If not already connected, temporarily computer via a network. -
Page 41: Appendix 3 - Configuration Examples
Appendix 3 – Configuration examples This section takes you through the key stages required to use AdderLink Infinity The magic moment units in the two most common configurations: The crucial stage in any AdderLink Infinity configuration is when the RX unit contacts the TX unit with the following request “Give me video and audio, and... -
Page 42: One-To-Many (True Share) Configuration
This page details the key stages required to multicast video and audio signals to two or more AdderLink Infinity RX units. True USB sharing occurs as soon as you point the receiver at the transmitter, regardless of the multicast video and audio settings. -
Page 43: Appendix 4 - Addresses And Net Masks
The important parts of the whole number depend on where you are. If you were Sending Destination based in the same local area as Adder Technology, there would be no point device IP device IP in dialling out of the UK, or even out of the area. The only part of the whole... - Page 44 Net masks - the binary explanation To really understand the operation of a net mask it is necessary to delve deeper into the life blood of computers – binary; this is native digital, where everything is either a 1 (one) or 0 (zero), on or off, yes or no. previous page The net mask operation described on the is known as a ‘bit-wise...
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Page 45: Appendix 5 - Cable And Connector Specifications
Appendix 5 – Cable and connector specifications RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable 9pin D-type 9pin D-type female female... -
Page 46: Appendix 6 - Supported Video Modes
Appendix 6 – Supported video modes The following video modes are supported and can be automatically configured by the Infinity units. If a recognised video mode cannot be found, the Infinity TX unit will gradually change some of the key parameters to discover whether a video lock can be achieved. -
Page 47: Warranty
• No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be • Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it is accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. -
Page 48: 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 49 © 2010 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0e March 2010 Part No. MAN-ALIF Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Adder Asia Pacific Technology House, 350R Merrimac Street, 6 New Industrial Road, Hoe Huat Industrial Building Newburyport, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill,...
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Page 50: Index
Index Address Connections IANA 21 Page Transmitter network link 12 IGMP 16 RX Firmware Upgrade 35 configuration 19 explanation 41 Assistance 25 overview 8 Indicators 3,23 RX Reboot 37 Troubleshooting 25 RX audio 13 Initial configuration 16 RX Support 38 True Share 23 RX AUX port 14 IP address...
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