StarTech.com ST121R Instruction Manual

StarTech.com ST121R Instruction Manual

Converge a/v vga video extender, 4-port vga over cat5 transmitter, vga over cat5 receiver, vga over cat5 extender
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VGA Video Extender
4-Port VGA over Cat5 Transmitter
VGA over Cat5 Receiver
VGA over Cat5 Extender

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    ST1214T ST121R ST121EXT Instruction Manual VGA Video Extender 4-Port VGA over Cat5 Transmitter VGA over Cat5 Receiver VGA over Cat5 Extender...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Packaging Contents..............1 System Requirements ..............1 ST1214T ..................2 ST121R ..................2 ST121EXT ...................3 Installation ............... 4 Hardware Installation ..............4 Driver Installation .................7 Operation ................. 7 Signal Equalizer Selector (ST121R, ST121EXT) ......8 Wiring Diagram ............... 8 Specifications ..............9 Technical Support ............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The StarTech.com Converge A/V VGA over Cat5 Video Extender system is comprised of a transmitter unit (ST1214T) and a receiver unit (ST121R) and optionally a repeater unit (ST121EXT). This video extender system allows you to split and extend a single VGA source signal to up to four separate remote locations.
  • Page 5: St1214T

    ST1214T RJ45 Power output Connector RJ45 VGA input VGA output output (male) (female) ST121R Signal Equalizer Power RJ45 switch Connector output VGA output (female)
  • Page 6: St121Ext

    ST121EXT Signal Equalizer RJ45 RJ45 switch input output Power Connector VGA output (female)
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation NOTE: To prevent potential electrical damage to the units in some environments, ensure that the chassis is properly grounded. Hardware Installation The following instructions detail how ST1214T, ST121R and ST121EXT can be used to extend a VGA signal to remote displays, using a variety of different configurations.
  • Page 8 The following diagram illustrates the connection between transmitter (ST1214T) and receiver (ST121R) units. ST121R Remote Cat5 cables Displays (150m max) ST1214T VGA cables VGA cable Video Source ST1214T (local), ST121EXT (extender) and ST121R (Remote) Using the ST1214T, you can split the VGA signal from the source into 4 separate VGA signals, for reception at remote locations.
  • Page 9 Using a standard UTP cable with RJ45 terminators on each end, connect the Cat5 OUT port provided by the transmitter unit(ST1214T) to the Cat5 IN port provided by ST121EXT. Connect the repeater unit (ST121EXT) to an available power outlet, using the adapter provided. Optional: You can connect two monitors directly to the repeater.
  • Page 10: Driver Installation

    The following diagram illustrates the connection between transmitter (ST1214T) and receiver (ST121R) units, with the addition of a repeater unit (ST121EXT). Please note that although only one repeater is used in this illustration, up to four can be used simultaneously. ST121R ST121R ST121EXT...
  • Page 11: Signal Equalizer Selector (St121R, St121Ext)

    Signal Equalizer Selector (ST121R, ST121EXT) The Signal Equalizer Selector on the Receiver and Repeater Units can be adjusted to obtain the optimal video signal for various cable lengths. There are four settings on the selector switch, indicating cables of different lengths. The following table can be used as a reference for selecting the appropriate setting: Wiring Diagram The Video Extenders requires an unshielded twisted pair Cat5 cable...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications ST1214T 1 x DE-15 VGA male 1 x DE-15 VGA female Connectors 4 x RJ45 1 x Power Connector LEDs Power, Active Maximum Distance 150m (492 ft) @ 1024x768 Power Supply 12VDC, 1.5A Dimensions 63.89mm x 103.0mm x 20.58mm Weight 246g ST121R...
  • Page 13: 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 14 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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