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- Page 1 DS128 DSRXL Instruction Manual Video Extender 8-Port Cat5 VGA Digital Signage Broadcaster with RS232 and Audio Cat5 VGA Digital Signage Receiver with RS232 and Audio...
- Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Packaging Contents..............1 System Requirements ..............1 Front View - DS128..............2 Rear View - DS128 ..............2 Front View - DSRXL..............3 Rear View - DSRXL ..............3 Installation ............... 4 DS128 Transmitter Installation .............4 DSRXL Receiver Installation ............5 Driver Installation .................5 How to Use .............. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The StarTech.com’s “DS” series of Cat5 Digital Signage Solutions with RS232 Serial and Audio offers a comprehensive audio and video extension system, with the added benefit of serial control. Compatible with virtually any VGA computer or Digital Signage media player,... -
Page 5: Front View - Ds128
Front View - DS128 Remote RJ45 Link LEDs LAN RJ45 Link, 10/100 Power LED Ethernet RJ45 Link, 10/100 Rear View - DS128 RJ45 remote output LAN/Ethernet (DSRXL) RJ45 connectors • DE-15 VGA (output) • DE-15 VGA • DB9 (output) (input) •... -
Page 6: Front View - Dsrxl
Front View - DSRXL RJ45 output 3.5mm mini-jack DE-15 VGA Audio output DB9 serial output Power LED Rear View - DSRXL Power connector DB9 serial 3.5mm mini-jack DE-15 VGA Audio output output RJ45 input... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Before setting up the Digital Signage broadcast system, make sure there is a plan for the Cat5 cable deployment. The cabling layout should be based on providing the shortest cable lengths, while avoiding sources of electromagnetic interference. The cabling between the transmitter unit and receivers should also not pass through any standard networking equipment (e.g. -
Page 8: Dsrxl Receiver Installation
DSRXL Receiver Installation Place the DSRXL Receiver unit near the remote video display device and connect the power adapter to the Receiver unit. Connect the Receiver unit’s “Monitor 1” VGA connector to the video display device with a standard male/male VGA cable. If using audio, connect the audio receiver/speakers to the “Audio”... -
Page 9: How To Use
How to Use DSNet Manager The DSNet Manager is a Java based application. Make sure that all client computer systems have the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment installed (available at www.java.com). Copy the DSNet Manager application files to a networked computer system on the same network as the DS128 transmitter unit. - Page 10 Once logged into the system, the main window will appear. For a first time setup, have the DSNet Manager scan the network by clicking on the “Menu” option, followed by “Rescan Network”. This will attempt to detect all DS128 and DSRXL units currently available on this network.
- Page 11 • Exit (Shift + X): close the DSNet Manager window Main • TCP/IP Settings: configure the TCP/IP settings such as Host Name, Domain Name, IP address, TCP port, network mask, Gateway, DNS, etc.. DHCP mode can also be enabled. • Date and Time: Set the current date and time.
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Page 12: Dsrxl Video Configuration
DSRXL Video Configuration Each DSRXL receiver unit can be individually calibrated for varying physical and environmental conditions. To access the calibration settings, select the Receiver Unit to adjust and right-click on it to bring up the configuration menu and select “Properties”. •... -
Page 13: Dsrxl Monitor Configuration
DSRXL Monitor Configuration Each DSRXL receiver unit has two sets of “Monitor” outputs. These can be individually configured through the DSNet Manager application. To access the Monitor Configuration Menu, right-click on the appropriate Monitor output on the Receiver unit and select the “Properties”... - Page 14 Connection • Bidirectional Serial Communication: check/uncheck for bidirectional serial communication support. • Bit Rate: set the bit rate (baud) for serial communication on the DB9 serial connector. • Capture Monitor Information: capture DDC information from the connected display device. • Send to Broadcaster: send the captured DDC information to the Broadcaster unit for use in DDC emulation.
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Page 15: Specifications
Specifications DS128 Video Format VGA (RGBHV) 8 x RJ45 2 x RJ45 Ethernet 1 x DE-15 VGA female Connectors 1 x DE-15 VGA male 1 x DB9 female 1 x DB9 male 1 x DC Power 8 x Receiver Link 2 x RJ45 Link LEDs 2 x RJ45 10/100 indicator... -
Page 16: Dsrxl
DSRXL Video Format VGA (RGBHV) 2 x DE-15 VGA female 2 x DB9 serial male Connectors 2 x RJ45 2 x 3.5mm mini-jack 1 x DC Power LEDs 1 x Power Serial Protocol RS232 Operating Temperature C ~ 40 C (32 F ~ 104 Storage Temperature C ~ 60... -
Page 17: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or... - Page 18 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server...
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