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

    Introduction..................2 Configuration................9 What.are.hotkeys?..............9 Installation & Operation Entering,.using.and.exiting.configuration.mode....9 Password.setting..............10 Connections..................4 Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration........11 Cable.length.advice..............4 Which.restore.setting.do.I.use?........11 Connections.at.the.CAM.(local).unit........5 Microsoft.and.Logitech.-specific.mouse.settings....11 Connections.at.the.X100.(remote).module......6 Video.compensation.(sharpness.and.brightness)....12 Operation..................8 Skew.adjustment..............13 General.use................8 Miscellaneous.settings............15 Locking.and.unlocking.the.system.........8 Performing.upgrades..............16 Further information Getting.assistance...............17 Warranty..................18 Safety.information..............18 Radio.Frequency.Energy............19...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome Introduction you to make adjustments to the sharpness and Thank you for choosing one of the Adder X100 Three types of remote X100 modules are avilable brightness settings to suit your own preferences. extenders. These compact modules allow you to and two types of local CAMs can be chosen.
  • Page 4: Supplied Items

    Audio-equipped X100 only (no CAM) X100A-PS2/P Audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM X100A-USB/P Audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM X100AS/R Skew and audio-equipped X100 only (no CAM) X100AS-PS2/P Skew and audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM X100AS-USB/P Skew and audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM Four self-adhesive...
  • Page 5: Installation & Operation

    5, 5e and 6. Of these three cable types, category 5 generally provides the best connects directly to the system, while the remote X100 module is at the other transmission of video signals because its four pairs of conductors are the most end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard, mouse, etc.
  • Page 6: Connections.at.the.cam.(Local).Unit

    4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the CAM. The other end of the cable run will attach to connected. the remote X100 module. (Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then Hot plugging and mouse a ‘Hot plug’...
  • Page 7: Connections.at.the.x100.(Remote).Module

    3 Attach the connector of the cable run leading from the CAM to the socket of the X100. TO LOCAL 2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and, optionally for X100A and X100AS users, speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100 module. Category 5, 5e or 6 cable leading to the...
  • Page 8 Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys (when pressed in unison) Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction are to be designated as ‘hotkeys’. Hotkeys signal to the X100 module that the with switch  next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the module and is not to be passed to the computer system.
  • Page 9: Operation

    In situations where the computer system (and its local CAM) can be locked away In use, the X100 modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals the X100 modules offer a viable security system to deter unauthorised use. Once...
  • Page 10: Special Configuration

    Special configuration Configuration Entering, using and exiting configuration mode You can alter the way that the X100 modules operate 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 Password.setting...
  • Page 11: Password.setting

    Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised personnel. A password first needs to be set and then, using the keyboard attached to the remote X100 module, a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals.
  • Page 12: Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration

    X100 modules. However, if this is not possible monitor, audio and serial device. then you need to ‘hot plug’ the X100 modules while power is still applied to the system. There is not normally a danger of damage to the system, however,...
  • Page 13: Video.compensation.(Sharpness.and.brightness)

    Video compensation (sharpness and brightness) To apply remote user video compensation Using the in-built X100 controls you can adjust the picture sharpness and 1 On the keyboard that is connected to the X100 remote module, brightness to improve the remote picture quality. simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default,...
  • Page 14: Skew.adjustment

    Skew adjustment The category 5, 5e and 6 cabling supported by the X100 modules consists of four To use skew adjustment pairs of wires per cable. Three of these pairs are used to convey red, green and 1 display a skew pattern on the appropriate computer. You can either use the blue video signals to the remote video monitor.
  • Page 15 3 As appropriate, press either the R, G or B keyboard keys to select the appropriate colour channel. Corresponding keyboard indicators will flash rapidly to show which channel is currently selected for adjustment: Num Lock for Red, Caps Lock for Green and Scroll Lock for Blue.
  • Page 16: Miscellaneous.settings

    Miscellaneous settings The following are configuration settings within the modules that are not covered in other sections of this guide. These can be achieved once within configuration mode by pressing the indicated keys: Report X00-series firmware version - Before initiating this command, ensure that the system is running an application that can display typed keys as screen characters - e.g.
  • Page 17: Performing.upgrades

    The upgrade utility will update the firmware of the X100 and also temporarily transform it so that it can update the CAM unit. Once completed, the X100 will return to its normal operation.
  • 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 05 00 in the Uk: +  5  in the US: • Phone 05 00 in the Uk:...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    • If you use a power extension cord with the X100 module, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
  • 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 © 2006 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0a July 2006 Part No. Add00?? Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, 29 Water Street, Technology House, Newburyport, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, MA 01950, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, United kingdom United States of America...

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