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Welcome 200T AV200T Can directly drive a single receiver module TRANSMITTER Receivers AV200R Supports two displays and speaker sets RECEIVER 201R TRANSMITTER 208T AV208T Can directly drive up to eight receiver modules 200T 200R CATx LINK RS232 SERIAL UP TO 300m TRANSMITTER RECEIVER POWER POWER 200R 204T AV204T Can directly drive up to four receiver modules VIDEO AUDIO RECEIVER AV201R Supports two displays and speaker sets. Also includes video skew adjustment controls.
204T/208T AUDIO CATx LINK UP TO 300m SERIAL Y-CABLE RS232 SERIAL RECEIVER TRANSMITTER POWER POWER 200R RECEIVER Additional expansion is also possible by connecting further transmitter modules to the original module in a cascade arrangement, each supporting their own multiple AV200R/AV201R receiver modules - See Expansion via cascade links for details.
Expansion via cascade links Primary Transmitter PC 204T/208T VIDEO AUDIO CATx LINKS TO RECEIVERS RS232 SERIAL In order to create small, medium and large digital signage networks, all AV200 transmitters are designed to support additional transmitter modules (and their subsequent multiple receivers). This is achieved using the video, audio and serial out ports to provide the inputs into the next transmitter module, and so on.
What’s in the box What you may additionally need Supplied items depend upon ordered models LIN K1 D S 20 4 m r. co IN T U O T U O E R® R E E R IV D A M S N A m U T w w w .a d d e r. co O U O T U T A 20 8 D D E R LI N K T R D IT T C E R E IN T U O U T O Rack mount fascia plates for modules: For AV200T/AV200R/AV201R Adder P/N: ALAV-RMK-FASCIA For each AV module: 5.
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Installation Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your AdderLink AV modules: • Take care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making cascade connections). • Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers are similarly close to the display modules.
Mounting m 5m ) 19" (0. 9.5 mm ) 37" (0. The slot at the rear of AV200 and AV201 modules allow them to be hung upon a fixed screw that protrudes from the mounting surface. IMPORTANT: The internal circuit board is accessible through the mounting slot. Ensure that any mounting screws protrudes no further than ½” (12.5mm) into the module casing - serious electrical damage will be caused if the screw makes contact with the internal circuitry.
Using the optional rack mount chassis DE RL IN 200 TR AN SM IT K IN TE R AD IN 1 Place the optional rack plate onto the front of the transmitter or receiver module and secure it with the countersunk screws. 2 Orient the module on its side so that its labelled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack. 3 Slide the module into the required rack position.
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A D D E R LI N K Connecting monitor and speakers to the AV200 transmitter S M IT T E 2 R 0 0 IN IN LIN K8 LIN K4 LIN K3 R® R E E T A D D IT M U T A 20 8 S N A R T K N LI R E D D LIN K5 LIN K1 LIN K7 IN IN Connecting monitor and speakers to the AV204 or AV208 transmitter IN O U T w w w .a d d e r.
T To connect the source computer serial port Note: The serial port feature supports RS232 serial devices at speeds up to 19200 baud and all hardware handshake lines are available (AV200T, AV200R & AV201R only). No extra error checking on the serial port signals is applied. 1 Attach the male connector of the supplied serial link cable to the socket labelled on the AdderLink AV200T transmitter or IN on the AdderLink AV204T/AV208T transmitters.
TRANSMITTER RECEIVER Overall maximum link length: 300m Note: Long cable lengths may induce colour separation effects. AdderLink AV201R receivers contain the necessary circuitry to minimise such effects. However, if further transmitters are connected in cascade to the initial transmitter, then the overall length of the link cables used must be reduced. For further information, please refer to the section Making cascade connections.
T R A S M N 0 R E 2 T 0 IN IN A D D E R N LI IN K IN IN O U T w w T U T 2 0 8 D A R E D K LI N U O m R T M S LIN K7 LIN K3 0 LIN K8 LIN K4 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91 LIN K6 LIN K2 E R T IT R® LIN K5 LIN K1 N A A E PO W ER Connecting the power input to the AV204 or AV208 transmitter O o r. c e d w .
Connections at the receiver E R LI N K STANDARD LINK D D TRANSMITTER RECEIVER Link in The link from the transmitter to each receiver module is made using a twisted pair cable, specified to Category 5 or higher. When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 300 metres (1000 feet). To connect displays and speakers Dual video and audio outputs are provided on the AdderLink AV200R/AV201R receiver.
E C E IV E R 2 0 0 O U T To connect the serial port The AV200R/AV201R receivers provide a single RS232 serial socket for use with display control circuitry, etc. Where two connected displays both require serial control, a special Y-cable is available (Adder part number: VSC19). Note: The Y-cable is supported only when the AV200R/AV201R receiver is linked to an AV204T or AV208T transmitter.
Cascade connection example This example demonstrates the effect of cascade connections upon overall link lengths: Primary Transmitter STANDARD LINKS Important limitations when cascading Cascade 1 Overall length of links for 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 upo
Cascading transmitters Primary Transmitter 204T/208T VIDEO AUDIO CATx LINKS TO RECEIVERS T U O IN CATx LINKS TO RECEIVERS O T U T A D D E R LI 20 8 N K POWER U T U Secondary transmitter IN IN IN O CASCADE LINK TRANSMITTER O To connect cascaded transmitters 1 Attach a suitable video cable between the socket OUT labelled on the primary transmitter and the IN socket labelled on the secondary transmitter.
Switch settings - AV204T/AV208T only Operation mode (SW1 - select before powering on) SW1 OFF Normal operation ON Upgrade mode Serial communications data byte length (SW2) SW2 OFF 8-bits per character w . ad d e r. c SW2 o m ON 7-bits per character 2 0 8 D E LI N R Serial communications stop bits (SW3) SW3 OFF 1 stop bit K SW3 ON SW1 w w The AdderLink AV204T and AV208T transmitter modules are both equipped with 10-way mini switches to allow quick configuration of various items.
Operation All AdderLink AV modules are equipped with two indicators to confirm operation and, if necessary, assist with quick troubleshooting of potential problems. The indicators are located on one of the end panels, near to the LINK port and operate as follows: • GREEN When lit, indicates the presence of a video input into the module.
Primary Transmitter To enable all CATx outputs on a transmitter: where n is the transmitter number (1, 2, 3 or 4) 1 2 A 3 4 5 B 6 RECEIVER 7 TRANSMITTER 8 14B 2 1 27A 2 3 4 5 A 6 7 TRANSMITTER where n is the transmitter number (1, 2, 3 or 4) 8 B 1 14A The primary transmitter is automatically numbered as Cascade 1, with successive cascaded transmitters taking numbers 2 to 4.
Adjustments The AV200R and AV201R receivers both include brightness and sharpness adjustment dials. Additionally, the AV201R receiver is also equipped with two extra dials to eliminate the effects of colour skew within the video image. To adjust brightness and/or sharpness 1 Carefully insert a small screwdriver into the dial labelled BRIGHT or SHARP, as appropriate. 2 Slowly turn the dial clockwise or anticlockwise and observe the effect shown on the screen.
T H IG R B H A S P R To display the supplied skew test pattern 1 Insert the supplied Adder CD-ROM into the CD player of the computer. 2 Within Windows, use the My Computer option (usually available as a desktop icon or within the Start menu) to view the contents of the CD-ROM. Double-click the SkewTest entry to display the standard test pattern. If necessary, select the Full screen option from the File menu to maximise the application window so that the image fills the screen.
(no compensation) (no compensation) Delay RED Delay GREEN Delay GREEN Skew GB 0 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 alter the Red/Green alignment.
Upgrading 10 Click the Upload Now button to begin transferring the upgrade data from the system to the module. The progress of the upload is shown in the status bar (indicating the advancement of the current task) and the progress bar (indicating the progress of the upload as a whole). During the upload, all buttons become disabled except for the Abort button. The upload can take as long as fifteen minutes.
Further information Video image at the receiver module is distorted or shadows appear 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 AV201 receivers only).
Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control.
• AdderLink AV201 receiver (part number: ALAV201R) Single AdderLink AV201R receiver. • AdderLink AV204 transmitter (part number: ALAV204T) Single AdderLink AV204T transmitter. • AdderLink AV208 transmitter (part number: ALAV208T) Single AdderLink AV208T transmitter. Y-cable pinout Used to split serial communications between two displays. For use only on AV200R or AV201R receivers when linked to AV204T or AV208T transmitters. • Replacement 5.
Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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