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constructed with coaxial cable cores. Cheaper ‘data’ cables are available but generally give rather poor quality. Avoid using 'data' cables longer than 2 metres unless the video quality is not important. Good quality coaxial video cables may be run at distances up to 20 metres with little loss of video quality.

Keyboard and PS/2 mice - 6 pin mini-DIN male connector to 6 pin mini-DIN male connector with all lines connected straight through (1-1,2-2 etc.). If the PC has a 5- pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter 6-pin mini-DIN female to 5-pin DIN male (readily available). For ‘self powered’ operation of the XL unit without the optional power adapter the cables should be no longer than 3 metres. For operation with the power adapter, cables should be no longer than 20 metres.

RS232 serial mice - these require a special converter to connect the RS232 lines present on the AdderLink mouse ports to the RS232 port on a PC.

Cables should be no longer than 20 metres.

Speaker and microphone cables – Screened audio cables with a stereo audio jack on both ends should be used. Where possible keep the cable lengths to a minimum. The maximum recommended length is 5 metres.

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Contents Adder Link About this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the AdderLinkIntroduction AdderLink featuresAdditional AdderLink Gold features AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver Product informationAdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink 19 inch rack-mount kit part code RMK-AL AdderLink Gold package contents part code ALGTX/ALGRXAdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5-GOLD AdderLink cable pack part code VSCP5AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP6 What you will need InstallationIf you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require Mounting the AdderLink Connecting your devicesTypical AdderLink installation Typical AdderLink Gold installation Option switches see section Configuring your PCsConfiguring the AdderLink Setting the option switches XL unit Switches 7 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models Step Setting the video compensationStep Configuring user-selectable options B1f B2f F1f F8f Summary of AdderLink configuration optionsS1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8f H1f H2f H3f M1f M2f M6f M7fOther useful installation information AdderLink Installation and Use Power on status Using the AdderLinkAdderLink XR AdderLink indicator lightsIndicator Colour Status Meaning AdderLink XLAdderLink Gold XR AdderLink Gold XLNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash together Keyboard NUM, Caps and Scroll lock indicatorsNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash in sequence NUM and Scroll lock flash alternately with Caps lock Keyboard hotkey controlAdderLink Installation and Use Exclusive use mode Timeout modeStereo audio support on the AdderLink Gold Mouse controlMicrophone support on the AdderLink Gold Setting and using the security passwordBaL Querying the AdderLink’s firmware version F1fRS232 protocol options AdderLink configuration optionsH2f H3f B1f B2f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8f Mouse mode and mouse switching of channelsResetting all configuration options to their default state A2. Computer connections Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specifications AdderLink Installation and Use A3. Twisted pair cable A4. RS232 port pin assignments Maximising the video quality for long cable lengthsMouse to AdderLink cable / adapter AdderLink to printer with 25-way connectorAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E