ADDER ALIF100T Owner's manual

Brand: ADDER

Model: ALIF100T

Type: Owner's manual

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Introduction

Welcome ................................................................................................................ 2

Supplied items ....................................................................................................... 3

Optional extras .....................................................................................................3

Installation

Connections ..........................................................................................................4

Video link .........................................................................................................5

Network link ...................................................................................................6

USB and power connections .......................................................................7

Conguration

Initial conguration ..............................................................................................8

Manual factory reset ...................................................................................... 8

AdderLink Innity browser-based conguration utility .........................9

Restoring a backup rmware image ............................................................... 10

Performing an upgrade ......................................................................................10

Operation

Status indicators .................................................................................................11

Resetting...............................................................................................................11

Further information

Getting assistance ..............................................................................................12

Appendix A - Supported video modes ..........................................................13

Appendix B - Conguration pages .................................................................14

Appendix C - Dimensions ................................................................................25

Appendix D - Tips for success when networking ALIF units ...................26

Appendix E - Troubleshooting .........................................................................28

Appendix F - Glossary ......................................................................................30

Appendix G - Open source licenses .............................................................. 33

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Introduction

WELCOME

Thank you for choosing the AdderLink

™

Innity (aka ALIF) family of high capacity digital

extenders/switches. By encoding high quality video, digital audio and USB data into

Internet Protocol (IP) messages, ALIF units offer exible ways to link peripherals and

systems via standard networks.

This guide covers the ALIF100T unit, a highly compact dongle which can be attached to

its host computer and transfer high quality video (single link DVI, DisplayPort

™

or VGA -

according to the chosen model) and USB signals across your network.

One-to-one conguration

The simplest conguration links one RX unit to a single TX unit, either by a direct link or over much

greater distances via a high speed network.

ALIF and A.I.M.

Where multiple ALIF units are used on a network, we have developed the AdderLink

Innity Management (A.I.M.) server to allow comprehensive and secure central

control of all transmitters, receivers and users.

One-to-many conguration

Using multicast techniques, an unlimited number

of receivers* can receive video and audio data

streams from a single TX unit.

* A maximum of thirteen concurrent USB inputs (via

multiple RX units) are permitted to a single TX unit.

ALIF RX

Gigabit

Ethernet

ALIF100T

ALIF RX

ALIF100T

When using an A.I.M. server to congure ALIF units, it is vital that all ALIF units that

you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise

they will not be located by the A.I.M. server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on

each ALIF unit.

Notes:

• IfyouareusingoneormoreALIF100Ttransmitterswithinaninstallationmanagedbyan

A.I.M.server,theA.I.M.servermustberunningrmwareversion4.7orabove.

• IfyouareusingtheVGAequippedvariantofALIF100T,thentheA.I.M.servermustbe

runningrmwareversion4.8orabove.

Please also see Appendix D - Tips for success when networking ALIF units

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SUPPLIED ITEMS

Information wallet

containing:

Four self-adhesive rubber feet

Quick start guide

Safety document

ALIF100T-DVI unit

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Country-specic power cords

CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia)

CAB-IEC-EURO (Europe)

CAB-IEC-UK (UnitedKingdom)

CAB-IEC-USA (UnitedStates)

12.5W power adapter

Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A

ALIF100T-DP unit

ALIF100T-VGA unit

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Installation

CONNECTIONS

Installation involves linking the ALIF100T unit to various ports on the

host computer, while the ALIF RX unit is attached to your peripherals:

Status

indicators

(page 11)

Black USB plug provides USB

signals (plus power if the external

power adapter is not present)

Red USB plug provides

power only when the

external power adapter is

not present

DisplayPort

DVI-D

VGA

Ethernet

port

(page 6)

Optional

external power

input

(page 7)

Reset

button

(page 8)

(page 7)

Cable tie

mounting slot

Connector

input

(page 5)

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Video link

Each ALIF100T unit is supplied with either a DisplayPort™, DVI-D (single link) or

VGA video connector (model dependant) . Video signals at pixel clocks up to 165MHz

(equivalent to a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz) are permissible.

To make a video link

1 Connect the ALIF100T video connector to the DisplayPort™, DVI-D or VGA

socket of the host computer:

ALIF100T DVI-D model

Host

computer

DVI-D video

port

ALIF100T DP model

Host computer

DisplayPort

connector

ALIF100T VGA model

Host

computer

VGA video

port

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Network link

ALIF transmitters and receivers can either be connected directly to each other or via a

high speed network.

A single Gigabit Ethernet port is located on the front panel. For direct links via Ethernet

cable, the length of cable should not exceed 100 metres (328 feet). Network cables

used for connections may be category 5, 5e, 6 or 7 twisted-pair cable. The ALIF100T

unit has an autosensing capability on its network interfaces, so for direct point-to-point

connections, no ‘crossover’ Ethernet cable is required.

Please see Appendix D for important tips about networking ALIF units.

To link the ALIF100T unit

1 Connect a CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable to the Gigabit Ethernet socket on the front panel

of the ALIF100T unit.

2 Connect the other end of the cable either directly to an ALIF receiver or to a Gigabit

Ethernet switch, as appropriate.

3 [For connections via a network] repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other ALIF unit(s).

CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 link

either directly from

the other ALIF unit

or from a Gigabit

Ethernet switch

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USB and power connections

The ALIF100T unit is designed to be as exible as possible. It can either operate using

an optional external power adapter (see page 3) or derive all of its power from its

two USB plugs. The main advantage offered by using an external power adapter is that it

allows the ALIF100T unit to be active before the host computer; thus allowing a remote

user to access the host’s initial boot up and access the BIOS menu, when required.

If powered by USB only, then both the black and red USB plugs need to be connected.

If powered by external power adapter, only the black USB plug needs to be connected,

for signal purposes. Whenever, the external power adapter is attached and operating,

then power will be taken from it rather than the USB plugs. There is no problem if the

red USB plug remains connected while the power adapter is used.

This is summarized as follows:

Power Black Red

adapter USB USB Power sourcing behavior

û ü ü PowertakenfrombothUSBplugs.

ü ü û Powertakenfrompoweradapteronly.

ü ü ü Powertakenfrompoweradapteronly,unlessitbecomes

    unavailable,inwhichcasepowerwillbetakenfromboth

    USBplugsafterashortinterruption.

Note:TheUSBplugsdonotoperateasaseamlessfailoverfortheexternalpoweradapter;there

willbeashortinterruptionasoperationswitchesfromonepowersourcetotheother.

Host computer

USB ports

Black USB plug provides

USB signals (plus power if

the external power adapter

is not present)

Red USB plug provides

power only when the

external power adapter is

not present

From the optional

external power

adapter

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INITIAL CONFIGURATION

ALIF units are designed to be as exible as possible and this principle extends also to

their conguration.

Direct linking

Where ALIF transmitters and receivers are directly linked to each other, very little

conguration action is required, provided that they have their factory default settings in

place. If the standard settings have been changed in a previous installation, you merely

need to perform a factory reset on each unit.

Networked linking

Where ALIF units are connected via networked links, you can either congure them

individually, or congure them collectively using an A.I.M. server:

• Conguring networked ALIF units individually - You need to specify the

network addresses of the ALIF units so that they can locate each other. This is done

by running the AdderLink Innity browser-based conguration utility on a computer

system linked to the same network as the ALIF units.

• Conguring ALIF units collectively - The AdderLink Innity Management

(A.I.M.) server allows you to congure, control and coordinate any number of ALIF

transmitters and receivers from a single application.

• IfyouareusingoneormoreALIF100Ttransmitterswithinaninstallationmanagedbyan

A.I.M.server,theA.I.M.servermustberunningrmwareversion4.7orabove.

• IfyouareusingtheVGAequippedvariantofALIF100T,thentheA.I.M.servermustbe

runningrmwareversion4.8orabove.

IMPORTANT: When using A.I.M. to congure ALIF units, it is vital that all units that

you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise

they will not be located by the A.I.M. server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on

each ALIF unit.

Manual factory reset

A factory reset returns ALIF100T unit to its default conguration. You can perform

factory resets using the AdderLink Innity browser-based conguration utility or by

using this direct manual method.

To perform a manual factory reset

1 Power on the ALIF100T unit.

2 Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold

the recessed reset button on the front panel for roughly fteen seconds, until the

indicators turn blue (Note:alternatingred/greenindicationswilloccurduringthefteen

secondperiodwhilethebuttonisstillpressed).

3 Release the reset switch.

The indicators will remain blue for a short while (less than ten seconds) while

ALIF100T unit congures itself and should then change to green if all connections

are correct; or orange if one or more of the video, USB and/or network links are

missing.

Use a straightened-out paper

clip to press the reset button

for roughly 5 seconds

Please also see Appendix D - Tips for success when networking ALIF units

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AdderLink Innity browser-based conguration utility

The browser-based conguration utility within all TX and RX units requires a network

connection between the ALIF100T unit and a computer on the same network. The

conguration utility allows you to perform many important functions. Please see

Appendix B.

To connect a computer to access the conguration utility

1 Connect a CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 link cable to the network port on the front panel.

The port automatically congures itself, so no cross-over cable is required (but is

supported if you do use one).

2 Connect the other end of the link cable directly to the network port of your

computer.

To access the browser-based conguration utility

1 Temporarily connect the ALIF100T unit and your computer, as discussed left.

2 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALIF100T unit:

169.254.1.33

Note:IftheIPaddressofALIF100Tunithasbeenchangedandisnotknown,providingitis

appropriatetodoso,performamanualfactoryresettorestorethedefaultaddress.

The opening page of the ALIF conguration utility should be displayed:

Use the menu options to choose

the required conguration page

Temporary link

from your computer

to the ALIF100T

network port

You can nd further information about the conguration pages later in this guide:

• Appendix B - Conguration pages

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PERFORMING AN UPGRADE

ALIF100T units are ash upgradeable using the method outlined here. However, for

larger installations we recommend that you use the AdderLink Innity Manager (A.I.M.)

to upgrade multiple ALIF units. When using the method below, the ALIF100T unit will be

upgraded in sequence.

IMPORTANT: Upgrades must be performed equally on transmitters and

receivers at the same time. Mixed rmware operation is not supported.

WARNING: During the upgrade process, ensure that power is not

interrupted as this may leave ALIF100T unit in an inoperable state.

If the upgrade process is interrupted and fails, it may be necessary to switch to the

backup rmware image in order to regain operation. See left for details.

To upgrade a single ALIF100T unit via the network link

1 Download the latest upgrade le from the Adder Technology website.

Note:Upgradelescontaining“txd”areonlysuitableforDVI/DPvariants;lescontaining“txf ”

arerequiredforVGAvariants.

2 Temporarily connect the ALIF100T unit and a computer via a network (see AdderLink

Innity browser-based conguration utility section for details).

3 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALIF100T unit

to be upgraded.

4 Click the Firmware Upgrade link. Within the Firmware Upgrade page, click the Choose

File button. In the subsequent le dialog, locate the downloaded upgrade le - check

that the le is correct for ALIF100T unit being upgraded. The le contains main and

backup images, you can choose to upgrade either the Main or the Backup.

5 Click the Upgrade Now button. A progress bar will be displayed (however, if your

screen is connected to ALIF100T unit being upgraded then video may be interrupted)

and the status indicators on ALIF100T unit will ash while the upgrade is in progress.

6 The indicators should stop ashing in less than one minute, after which ALIF100T unit

will automatically reboot itself. The upgrade process is complete.

Finding the latest upgrade les

Firmware les for the ALIF100T units are available from the Support>Product

Downloads section of the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com).

Note:ItispossibletodowngradetheAdderLinkInnityrmware.Afterinstallingthe

olderrmware,performafactoryresetoneachAdderLinkInnityinordertoclearthe

congurationle.

RESTORING A BACKUP FIRMWARE IMAGE

The ALIF100T unit retains a backup image of the previous rmware version in order to

provide a fallback in case of any issues with the primary image. The backup image has no

video or USB functionality; once invoked, you will need to load an upgrade le using the

web interface or via an AdderLink Innity Manager (A.I.M.) to load a new primary image

- see Performing an upgrade (shown right).

To restore the backup rmware image

1 Power on the ALIF100T unit.

2 Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the

recessed reset button for roughly ten seconds until the indicators ash green/red.

3 Release the reset switch.

The ALIF100T unit will switch to the backup rmware image. Once complete,

ALIF100T unit will then continually ash green/red.

4 Perform an upgrade to reinstate a fresh primary rmware image - see right.

Use a straightened-out paper

clip to press the reset button

for roughly 10 seconds

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In operation, many ALIF installations require no intervention once congured. The TX and

RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can continue

to work unhindered.

STATUS INDICATORS

The two top panel indicators on the ALIF100T unit provide a useful guide to operation:

Operation

Main status indicators

• Off No power

• Green Operating - Video, USB and network link all present

• Orange Operating - But video, USB and/or network link missing.

• Red (momentarily) Unit is booting up, or

(consistently) Unit has failed, try rebooting.

• Red/green ashing Unit is in backup mode.

• Blue Factory reset has been activated.

• Red/blue ashing Unit is in upgrade mode.

• Fast green ash Unit is in identify mode (see page 15).

Network specic indicators

• Orange Off: No link On: Link established

• Green Off: No link Flashing: Network activity On: Quiescent link

RESETTING

The recessed reset button provides a way to take control of the ALIF100T if normal

operation is affected. You will need a thin implement, such as a straightened out paper

clip to press and hold the button. Depending on when you release the button, one of

three functions will occur:

Required function Release time Indicators

To reboot to the primary rmware version less than 10s red

To boot to the backup rmware version* 10 to 14s green/red ash

To restore factory settings and reboot more than 15s blue

*ThebackuprmwareversionhasnovideoorUSBfunctionality.Onceinvoked,youwillneed

toloadanupgradeletorestorenormaloperation-seepage10.

To reset the ALIF100T

1 Power on the ALIF100T unit.

2 Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the

recessed reset button. The status indicators will immediately turn red:

Use a straightened-out paper

clip to press the reset button

for roughly 10 seconds

3 Release the reset switch at the appropriate time (see the table above).

NOTE: If you are performing a factory reset and intend to disconnect the

power immediately after the reset, you must wait at least 30 seconds after

you have released the reset button for it to complete the process.

Main status indicators

Network specic

indicators

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This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:

• Getting assistance - see right

• Appendix A - Supported video modes

• Appendix B - Conguration pages

• Appendix C - Dimensions

• Appendix D - Tips for success when networking ALIF units

• Appendix E - Troubleshooting

• Appendix F - Glossary

• Appendix G - Open source licenses

Further information

GETTING ASSISTANCE

If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this

guide, then please refer to the Support section of our website:

www.adder.com

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APPENDIX A - Supported video modes

The following video modes are supported and can be automatically congured by the

ALIF100T. If a recognized video mode cannot be found, contact Technical Support for

help.

cvt reduced 640 x 480 @ 60Hz

vesa 640 x 480 @ 60Hz

vesa 640 x 480 @ 72Hz

vesa 640 x 480 @ 75Hz

ibm 640 x 480 @ 75Hz

cvt reduced 800 x 600 @ 60Hz

vesa 800 x 600 @ 56Hz

vesa 800 x 600 @ 60Hz

vesa 800 x 600 @ 72Hz

vesa 800 x 600 @ 75Hz

cvt 1024 x 600 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1024 x 600 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz

ibm 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz

vesa 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz

ibm 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz

cvt reduced 1152 x 864 @ 60Hz

vesa 1152 x 864 @ 70Hz

vesa 1152 x 864 @ 75Hz

cvt 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz

vesa 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz

vesa 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa reduced 1280 x 786 @ 60Hz

vesa 1280 x 786 @ 75Hz

vesa 1280 x 786 @ 85Hz

vesa 1280 x 800 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz

vesa 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz

vesa 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz

ibm 1280 x 1024 @ 67Hz

vesa 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz

cvt reduced 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa reduced 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz

vesa 1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz

vesa reduced 1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz

vesa reduced 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz

vesa 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz

vesa 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz

vesa reduced 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz

cvt reduced 1920 x 1080 @ 50Hz

cvt 1920 x 1080 @ 50Hz

vesa 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz

vesa reduced 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

sun 1024 x 768 @ 77Hz

sun 1152 x 900 @ 66Hz

sun 1152 x 900 @ 76Hz

sun 1024 x 1024 @ 61Hz

sun 1280 x 1024 @ 67Hz

sun 1280 x 1024 @ 76Hz

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APPENDIX B - Conguration pages

This section covers the browser-based conguration utility for the ALIF100T unit. The

pages are titled as follows:

• System Conguration • System Messages

• Video Conguration • Statistics

• Analogue Video Conguration • Firmware Upgrade

• USB Settings • Reboot

• Security • About

• AIM Manager

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Unit Name

Name details that you can alter to distinguish this unit from all others. The name entered here will be read by

A.I.M. units (if used) for administration purposes.

Unit Description

Allows you to optionally add a description of ALIF100T unit, such as its location. Useful when many ALIF units are being

used.

System port

This section determines the IP Address, Netmask and Gateway details for the Gigabit Ethernet port located on

the front panel. The default IP address is 169.254.1.33 which is the zero cong IP address that allows ALIF100T

unit to work immediately in point-to-point mode. You are recommended to change this to an appropriate

address in the private IP range 192.168.xxx.xxx

The default netmask is 255.255.0.0. If you change the IP address to the private range, you are recommended to

change this to 255.255.255.0 The default gateway address is 0.0.0.0

Force Multicast

By default, the ALIF100T unit will use unicast transmission when only a single RX is connected. This would then

be upgraded to multicast when one or more other RX units are added. By ticking this option, the ALIF100T

unit will always use multicast. This option should be ticked for most installations as it provides the most efcient

way to deliver video and audio to multiple destinations.

Enable options

These checkboxes allow you to determine which peripheral options will be used: Video, audio and USB.

Identify unit

When clicked, these buttons cause the top indicators to ash to assist with identifying the ALIF100T unit within

a rack.

• The Identify Unit (short) button ashes the indicators for ve seconds.

• The Identify Unit (long) button ashes the indicators for one hour but can be overridden by clicking the

Identify Unit (short) button.

Target Multicast Conguration

This option allows you to congure an IP address to which this transmitter can send multicast video and audio

data, and from which multiple receivers can tap into it.

Note:ThemulticastaddressesforeachserviceendpointmustbeuniqueacrossthewholeALIFinstallation.

Update Now

Click to save and implement your changes.

System Conguration

To get here

1 Connect your computer to the network port on the front panel.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. If the address is

unknown, perform a manual factory reset to http://169.254.1.33

3 If necessary, click the System Conguration link.

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Video Conguration

Peak bandwidth limiter percentage

The ALIF100T unit will employ a ‘best effort’ strategy in sending video and other data over the IP network.

This means it will use as much of the available network bandwidth as necessary to achieve optimal data quality,

although typically the ALIF100T unit will use considerably less than the maximum available. In order to prevent

the ALIF100T unit from ‘hogging’ too much of the network capacity, you can reduce this setting to place a

tighter limit on the maximum bandwidth permissible to the ALIF100T unit. Range: 0 to 95%.

Background Refresh

The ALIF100T unit sends portions of the video image only when they change. In order to give the best user

experience, the ALIF100T unit also sends the whole video image, at a lower frame rate, in the background. The

Background Refresh parameter controls the rate at which this background image is sent. The default value is

‘every 32 frames’, meaning that a full frame is sent in the background every 32 frames. Reducing this to ‘every

64 frames’ or more will reduce the amount of bandwidth that the ALIF100T unit consumes. On a high-trafc

network this parameter should be reduced in this way to improve overall system performance. Options: every

32 frames, every 64 frames, every 128 frames, every 256 frames or disabled.

Enable Magic Eye

Note:ThischeckboxisnotpresentonVGAvariantsastheMagicEyefeatureisalwaysenabledonthosemodels.

This feature, enabled as standard, aims to reduce the effect of dithering - a technique used by some graphics

cards to improve the perceived quality and color depth of images by diffusing or altering the color of pixels

between video frames. The Magic Eye feature increases the frame rate and eliminates unnecessary network

trafc by ignoring the color dithering where it occurs. If the video source is not noisy or dithered then you can

switch off Magic Eye to enable full color accuracy.

Use Default DDC and Choose Default DDC

When the UseDefaultDDC option is unticked, AdderLink Innity will use the EDID that is reported by the

monitor connected to the receiver unit. However, if you tick the UseDefaultDDC option, you can then

select from a range of preset video resolutions from the ChooseDefaultDDC drop down box. Once selected,

ALIF100T unit will report itself to prefer this video mode. Please note that all of the listed video resolutions

are single link DVI with a maximum pixel clock of 165MHz and a 60Hz refresh rate.

Enable Hot Plug Detect on change of display

When this option is ticked, every time the monitor is changed at the receiver unit, hot plug state changes are

sent to the graphics card of the PC attached to the ALIF100T unit as if a screen has just been attached.

Note:VGAadaptersdonothaveaHotPlugDetect(HPD)contact,theVGAvariantoftheALIF100Twilluseother

methodstodetectsuddenchangesinEDIDdata,however,somehostsmaynotbeabletodetecton-the-ychanges.

Period of Hot Plug Detect signal

This is the length of time that the hot-plug detect signal is de-asserted. The default of 100ms (3s for the VGA

variant) is sufcient for the majority of DVI/DP++ graphics cards, however, a small minority may need to be

given a longer a period and all VGA graphics cards will require a longer period.

Frame skipping percentage

Frame Skipping involves ‘missing out’ video frames between those captured by the ALIF100T unit. For video

sources that update only infrequently or for those that update very frequently but where high delity is not

required, frame skipping is a good strategy for reducing the overall bandwidth consumed by the system. Range: 0

to 100%.

Compression

Determines the (AFZ and AFZ+) compression method used for video transmission. Choices are:

• ‘Pixelperfect’ - only uses pixel perfect AFZ,

• ‘Adaptive’ - guarantees frame rate, builds to pixel perfect,

• ‘Smoothestvideo’ - forces the maximum compression, or

• ‘Advanced’ - allows you to choose a xed compression mode:

• ‘AFZonly(pixelperfect),

• ‘AFZ+Minimumcompression’,

• ‘AFZ+Middlecompression’, or

• ‘AFZ+Maximumcompression’.

To get here

1 Connect your computer to the network port on the front panel.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. If the address is

unknown, perform a manual factory reset to http://169.254.1.33

3 Click the Video Conguration link.

INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATION

FURTHER

INFORMATION

INDEX

Analogue Video Conguration

This page is available on ALIF100T-VGA variants only and allows screen adjustment for

the video position, contrast and brightness.

Video Position

This setting allows you to re-center the video output to the screen if the system fails to automatically make the

adjustment itself. Each digit represents a 1 pixel shift; the total range is dependent on the video input.

Contrast

Allows you to adjust the contrast separately for color. Note:Thissettingdefaultsto100forallthreecolors.

Brightness

Allows you to adjust the brightness separately for color. Note:Thissettingdefaultsto0forallthreecolors.

Enable GTF Detection

When ticked, if a suitable video mode match has not been located within the stored Custom or Standard

details, the ALIF100T unit will attempt to use the closest match available within the list of GeneralizedTiming

Formula(GTF) best case modes determined by VESA. If this option is not ticked, then no attempt will be made

to match a GTF mode and, following a failure to nd a suitable Custom or Standard mode, the last used video

mode will endure.

Detailed Timings

Click this button to conrm which video mode is currently being used to match the video input being received

from the host computer. This information may be requested by Technical Support when investigating video

issues. See “Analogue Video Conguration > Detailed Timings” on page 18.

Congure Custom Modes

Click this button to create up to three custom video modes to serve hardware not supported by standard

congurations. See “Analogue Video Conguration > Custom Mode Timings” on page 19.

Update Now

Click to take another snapshot of the incoming video signal and analyze its attributes. This button has combined

reload, re-identify and save functions.

To get here

1 Connect your computer to the network port on the front panel.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. If the address is

unknown, perform a manual factory reset to http://169.254.1.33

3 Click the Analogue Video Conguration link.

INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATION

FURTHER

INFORMATION

INDEX

Analogue Video Conguration > Detailed Timings

This page is available on ALIF100T-VGA variants only and provides information that may

be requested by Technical Support when investigating video issues.

Detailed Timings / Sync Info

This entry conrms which video mode is currently being used to match the video input being received from

the host computer and lists the primary horizontal and vertical criteria.

To get here

1 Connect your computer to the network port on the front panel.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. If the address is

unknown, perform a manual factory reset to http://169.254.1.33

3 Click the Analogue Video Conguration link and then click the Detailed

Timings button.

INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATION

FURTHER

INFORMATION

INDEX

Analogue Video Conguration > Custom Mode Timings

This page is available on ALIF100T-VGA variants only and allows you to create custom

video modes to serve hardware not supported by standard congurations.

IMPORTANT: The Custom Mode Timings feature is designed for advanced users who

have experience of working with VGA video timings. If you are at all unsure, then please

contact Adder Support for assistance. You will need to provide the signal measurements

shown on the Detailed Timings page.

Custom Mode 1 - 3

These three entries provide access to the various conguration details for each Custom Mode. You can

optionally use the CustomModeName eld to enter a meaningful name for each Custom Mode.

Measured Polarities

Indicates the respective polarities of the current horizontal and vertical sync signals. These polarities must

match those in the measured values in order for a custom mode to be considered a suitable candidate.

Timings / Calculated / Measured

The table lists the primary horizontal and vertical criteria as time measurements. It also offers a comparison

between the entries within the elds in the section below (shown in the Calculated column) and the video input

that is currently being received from the host computer (shown in the Measured column).

Note:Themeasuredvaluespresentasnapshotoftheincomingvideostream.ItisadvisabletoclicktheUpdate Now

buttoninthelowerrightcornerofthepagetomakesuccessivesamplesofthevideosignal.

The Error value provides an important metric to determine whether a set of entered custom values should be

used for the video signal. The gures within the Calculated column will be shaded using one of three colors to

signify the accuracy of the Calculated and Measured values:

• Less than 2.5% difference Green

• Between 2.5 and 10% difference Orange

• Greater than 10% difference Red

The Error entry itself will be colored either green (error less than 1) or red (error equal to or greater than 1).

Only custom modes with an error less than 1 will be considered. If more than one enabled custom mode fulls

the criteria, the one with the lowest overall Error value will be chosen.

Enable Mode

When this option is ticked (and the entered details have been saved), the currently selected Custom Mode is

available for selection and use.

To get here

1 Connect your computer to the network port on the front panel.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. If the address is unknown, perform a manual

factory reset to http://169.254.1.33

3 Click the Analogue Video Conguration link and then click the Custom Mode Timings button.

continuedonnextpage

To begin creating a custom mode

• There are two mains ways to begin:

• If you know all of the required timing attributes, enter them in the various elds and click Update Now.

• To gain values automatically, select a valid AspectRatio and click Auto Detect. The system will use heuristic

methods to obtain values for the various attributes as close as possible to the incoming video signal.

• Adjust the BackPorch and FrontPorch attributes to move the Active Video Area up/down and/or left/right.

The aim is to eradicate any cropping of the video image and/or black borders.

• Adjust the HorizontalActiveWidth and PixelClock to stretch/squash image, if necessary.

• If the Error value is shown in green and is sufciently small (ie less than 1) and the video image shows clearly,

check the EnableMode tickbox and optionally enter a CustomModeName for your new entry.

• See also “Fine tuning after an Auto Detect procedure” on page 20.

• IMPORTANT: Click the Update Now button to save current settings, refresh timings and re-trigger mode

detection (the page does not respond to attribute changes until the button is clicked).

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