ST1214T ST121R ST121EXT Instruction Manual VGA Video Extender 4-Port VGA over Cat5 Transmitter VGA over Cat5 Receiver VGA over Cat5 Extender...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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