Adder ALDV120P – DV120 USB-Powered DVI Extender Pair

Product Overview

The Adder ALDV120P is a complete AdderLink DV120 DVI extender pair (transmitter plus receiver) that delivers a pixel-perfect, uncompressed HD video stream up to 50m over a single CATx cable via a DVI-D connection. It lets AV and IT teams keep media playback hardware in a secure, temperature-controlled rack room while the display sits where the audience is — with precisely the same image. Buyers searching for a DVI extender over CAT6, a USB-powered DVI video extender pair, or a compact plug-and-play digital signage extender will find the DV120 ticks every box without external power supplies.

Product Description

The AdderLink DV120 uses an uncompressed communication system with zero data loss, supporting 480p, 720p, 1080p, and WUXGA 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (with reduced blanking) at 24-bit color depth. Because nothing is compressed, the receiver reproduces exactly the content seen on a local monitor — critical for signage, dashboards, and monitoring displays where artifacts are unacceptable.

Both dongles harvest power from a standard USB socket, with the pair drawing under 2.5W combined — less than an eighth of the power of some competing systems — so there are no power bricks to hide or wire at either end. The small-form-factor ABS enclosures measure just 45 x 63 x 21mm with 30cm pigtails, mounting discreetly behind displays or inside equipment furniture.

EDID management mirrors the remote display's identification data back to the source so the graphics output is always configured correctly, and the units ship zero-config — no drivers, no software, working the moment they are connected on any known operating system. For the full 50m reach Adder recommends CAT7 or shielded CAT6a cable; each patch connection reduces distance by about 5m, and shielded CAT6 or better is required for EMC compliance. The DV120 sits alongside the HDMI-based DV100 in the AdderLink DV family; both are stocked in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Pixel-Perfect Uncompressed Video — Zero-loss digital transmission at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (WUXGA) with 24-bit color.
• 50m Single-Cable Distribution — Video and power share one CATx cable up to 50m, depending on cable type and patch connections.
• USB Powered — Power is harvested from standard USB sockets; the pair consumes under 2.5W combined with no external PSUs.
• EDID Management — The remote system exactly mirrors the display's EDID, keeping the source correctly configured at all times.
• Plug and Play — Delivered in a zero-config state, the extenders work as soon as they are connected with no drivers or software.
• Compact Dongle Form Factor — 45 x 63 x 21mm ABS enclosures with 30cm pigtails install invisibly behind displays.
• Durable, Lightweight Build — Tough ABS housings with reliable internal and external connectors withstand environmental pressures.
• Universal Compatibility — Works with all computers with DVI-D and USB connections, on all known operating systems.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom — feeding wall displays from source equipment hidden in a credenza or rack
• Conference room — extending DVI from concealed playback hardware to room displays
• House of worship — driving confidence and overflow displays from a central AV rack
• Commercial meeting space — signage and dashboard displays fed from secured media players
• Auditorium — program video to displays located far from the equipment position
• Multi-purpose room — clean single-cable display feeds in flexible spaces

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ALDV120P include both ends of the link?
Yes. The P suffix denotes a pair — one DV120 transmitter and one DV120 receiver. Individual units are available as ALDV120T and ALDV120R.

What cable achieves the full 50m distance?
A single unbroken run of CAT7 or shielded CAT6a reaches 50m. Each patch connection reduces distance by roughly 5m, and patch cables over 2m must be CAT7. Shielded CAT6 or better is required for EMC compliance.

Does the DV120 carry audio?
No. The DV120 is a DVI-D video extender. If you need simultaneous audio, the HDMI-based AdderLink DV100 (ALDV100P) carries 8-channel HDMI audio on the same link.

How is the system powered?
Both dongles draw power from standard USB sockets and consume under 2.5W combined, so no external power supplies are needed.

Is configuration or driver installation required?
No. The units ship in a zero-config state and operate as soon as connected, on all known operating systems.

Where can I find spares or the HDMI version?
Creation Networks stocks the complete Adder Technology range, including the DV100 HDMI pair and individual DV transmitters and receivers.