Adder ALDV100P – DV100 USB-Powered HDMI Extender Pair

Product Overview

The Adder ALDV100P is a complete AdderLink DV100 HDMI extender pair (transmitter plus receiver) that sends pixel-perfect HD video with simultaneous audio up to 50m over a single CATx cable. It is the practical answer for AV teams who need a compact, USB-powered HDMI extender over CATx that lets media playback hardware live in a secure, temperature-controlled rack room while the display sits at the point of use. Anyone searching for an HDMI over CAT6 extender pair, an HDCP-compliant digital signage extender, or a zero-config plug-and-play HDMI extender will find the DV100 covers all three.

Product Description

The AdderLink DV100 transmits an uncompressed digital video stream with zero data loss at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (WUXGA), including 480p, 720p, and 1080p formats at 24-bit color depth. Content is distributed in line with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, so protected sources play without interruption — a frequent stumbling block for signage and presentation systems using generic extenders.

Both dongles are powered directly from a standard USB socket — the pair draws under 2.5W combined, roughly an eighth of the power of some competing systems — so no external power supplies clutter the installation. The small-form-factor ABS enclosures (45 x 63 x 21mm with 30cm pigtails) tuck behind a display or inside a lectern with ease, and the units ship in a zero-config state: connect them and they work, no drivers or software required.

Audio travels on the same link: eight channels of HDMI audio at sample sizes of 16, 20, or 24-bit and rates from 32kHz up to 192kHz. EDID management mirrors the remote display's identification data back to the source so the graphics output is always correctly configured, and the DV family is cross-compatible — an HDMI transmitter can feed a DVI-D receiver where mixed display estates exist. For full 50m reach, Adder recommends shielded CAT6a or CAT7 cable; see the specification table for distances. Find matching extenders and spares in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Pixel-Perfect Uncompressed Video — Zero-loss digital transmission supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (WUXGA) at 24-bit color.
• HDCP Support — Distributes content in line with the HDCP standard of the HDMI specification, preventing interruption of protected data flow.
• 8-Channel HDMI Audio — Carries up to 8 channels of audio at 16/20/24-bit sample sizes and rates up to 192kHz on the same cable.
• 50m Single-Cable Reach — Video, audio, and power share one CATx cable up to 50m (cable type and patch count dependent).
• USB Powered — Both units harvest power from standard USB sockets, drawing under 2.5W combined with no external PSUs.
• EDID Management — The remote system exactly mirrors the display identification data, keeping the source correctly configured.
• Plug and Play — Delivered in a zero-config state; no drivers or software needed for installation.
• DV Family Interchangeability — Cross-connects with DVI-D receivers in the AdderLink DV range for mixed display environments.
• Compact, Durable Build — Lightweight ABS enclosures (45 x 63 x 21mm) with reliable connectors withstand installation handling.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom — feeding a wall display from a media player racked in a credenza or equipment closet
• Conference room — extending HDMI from concealed source equipment to room displays
• House of worship — driving confidence monitors and lobby displays from a central AV rack
• Commercial meeting space — digital signage and presentation displays fed from secured playback hardware
• Auditorium — sending program video to displays distant from the control position
• Multi-purpose room — clean single-cable display feeds in reconfigurable spaces

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ALDV100P include both transmitter and receiver?
Yes. The P suffix denotes a pair — one DV100 transmitter and one DV100 receiver. Individual units are available as ALDV100T (TX) and ALDV100R (RX).

What cable do I need for the full 50m distance?
Adder recommends CAT7 shielded foiled twisted pair; shielded CAT6a also achieves 50m on a single unbroken run. Each patch connection reduces the distance by about 5m. Shielded cable (CAT6 or better) is required for EMC compliance.

Does it pass HDCP-protected content?
Yes. The DV100 supports HDCP in line with the HDMI standard, so protected sources such as media players are distributed without interruption.

How is the system powered?
Both units draw power from standard USB sockets — under 2.5W combined. No external power supplies are required, simplifying installation behind displays and in lecterns.

Is any software or driver installation required?
No. The units ship in a zero-config state and work as soon as they are connected, on all known operating systems.

Can I mix it with the DVI version?
Yes. The AdderLink DV family is interchangeable, so an HDMI DV100 transmitter can feed a DVI-D DV120 receiver where display estates are mixed.