Adder Technology DDC Ghost User's Manual
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1. Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly flammable materials Warning the optional power adapter contains live parts No user serviceable parts are contained within the module or the power adapter do not dismantle Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only If you use a power extension cable with the optional power adapter make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cable do not exceed either the cable s ampere rating or that of the wall outlet FCC statement This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever meas2. am B or e Attach the optional 5VDC power adapter to the socket on the side of the DDC Ghost module diagram C 3 Ensure that the donor monitor and the DDC Ghost module are powered The DDC Ghost red STATUS indicator should be on 4 Using a narrow implement press and hold the recessed button labelled CLONE on the side of the module diagram D The STATUS indicator will begin to flash slowly for five seconds Release the button while the indicator is still slowly flashing e If new EDID information is available it will be copied to the DDC Ghost module memory e If there is no EDID information to clone then the existing DDC Ghost memory will be not altered e If there is an error during cloning then the DDC Ghost will be automatically reset to its standard values 5 When the operation is complete the STATUS indicator will flash rapidly five times Disconnect the DDC Ghost module from the donor monitor Resetting EDID information If required you can reinstate the standard EDID values see Standard EDID Information into the DDC Ghost module memory To reset the EDID information 1 Ensure that the DDC Ghost is powered either from the video output of a host computer or an optional power adapter and check that the red STATUS indicator is on 2 Using a narrow implement press and hold the recessed button labelled CLONE on the side of the module diagram D The red STATUS indicator will flash slowly for five seconds and then wi
3. dard EDID information supplied within the DDC Ghost module represents a standard analogue monitor with no manufacturer details capable of resolutions up to 1600x1200 60Hz Other presented information is as follows Manufacturer details ID Manufacturer Name NON Product ID Code 0000 Last 5 Digits of Serial Number 00000 Week of Manufacture 00 Year of Manufacture 1990 Complete Serial Number 0000000000 Video input definition Analog Signal Separate Syncs Established timing 720 X 400 70Hz IBM VGA 640 X 480 60Hz IBM VGA 640 X 480 75Hz VESA 800 X 600 60Hz VESA Established timing II 800 X 600 75Hz VESA 024 X 768 60Hz VESA 1024 X 768 75Hz VESA 280 X 1024 75Hz VESA Standard timing identification 280 X 1024 60Hz 1600 X 1200 60Hz 152 X 864 75Hz 0 700 0 300 1 000 Vp p Note The DDC Ghost module has the capacity to store one standard EDID data block plus one extension block
4. h the specifications in the European standard EN55022 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help Adder Asia Pacific 6 New Industrial Road Tel 65 6288 5767 Fax 65 6284 1150 Hoe Huat Industrial Building 07 01 Singapore 536199 Email support adder com Web www adder com 2008 Adder Technology Limited Release 1 0e e January 2008 e Part No ADD0074 All trademarks are acknowledged Documentation by Corporate Text amp Design www ctxd com a DDC Ghost ADDER User Guide Blue connector to computer SS The DDC Ghost module i
5. ll go off for a further five seconds 3 Release the button while the red STATUS indicator is off following the five slow flashes The reset operation will take place and then the red STATUS indicator will flash rapidly five times to indicate a successful completion A Link the monitor to the BLACK connector Link the computer to the BLUE connector If power is unavailable from the computer via the BLUE connector use the optional 5VDC power adapter Press and hold the recessed CLONE button Release it as follows To clone While indicator is slowly flashing To reset While indicator is off immediately following the slow flashes Installing for normal operation During normal operation the DDC Ghost module supplies either standardised or cloned EDID information to the computer instead of the data from the connected monitor To install for normal operation 1 Link the BLACK connector of the DDC Ghost to the monitor diagram A 2 Link the BLUE connector of the DDC Ghost to the computer video output diagram B Note In operation the red STATUS indicator should be on If it is not then power is not being correctly supplied from the computer pin 9 of the VGA connector If this situation cannot be resolved attach the optional 5VDC power adapter to the socket on the side of the DDC Ghost module diagram 3 Switch on the computer and monitor in the normal manner Standard EDID information The stan
6. s designed to Optional attach in line with a VGA connection power in order to present Extended Display mm Identification Data EDID to the video controller independently of the actual monitor switch or extender unit Video signals are passed straight through the DDC Ghost The Extended Display Identification Data EDID information stored within the DDC Ghost can either be cloned from a monitor or used with a standard set of information see Standard EDID Information Control button and indicator Black connector to monitor What s in the box DDC Ghost module Video cable 15 pin D type male to 15 pin D type male What you may additionally need Mains to 5VDC power adapter if power cannot be obtained from the controlling computer via the video cable Adder P N PSU IEC 5VDC Additional video cable 15 pin D type male to 15 pin D type male Adder P N VSC18 Cloning EDID information The DDC Ghost module contains a default set of EDID values which may be used immediately with most monitors see Standard EDID Information Alternatively you can use a donor monitor from which you can clone new EDID information To clone EDID information 1 Link the BLACK connector of the DDC Ghost to the donor monitor diagram A 2 Provide power for the DDC Ghost module in one of two ways either e Link the BLUE connector of the DDC Ghost to a computer video output for the duration of the cloning operation diagr
7. ures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Adder Technology Limited Technology House Trafalgar Way Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1954 780044 Fax 44 0 1954 780081 ADDER Adder Corporation 29 Water Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States of America Tel 1 888 932 3337 Fax 1 888 275 1117 Warranty 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 Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product Adder s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to resolve please contact your supplier European EMC directive 89 336 EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordance wit
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