ST1214T / ST1218T ST121R ST121EXT Instruction Manual VGA Video Extender 4/8-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/ST1218T) 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 or eight separate remote locations.
ST121EXT/GB/EU Signal Equalizer RJ45 RJ45 switch input output Power Connector VGA output (female) ST1218T RJ45 Output to RJ45 Output to Receiver Units Receiver Units Power VGA Input (male) VGA Output (female) Input...
5. Situate the Receiver Unit so that it is near the intended remote display(s) and an available power source. OPTIONAL: with the optional mounting brackets (StarTech.com ID: ST121MOUNT), any ST121 series receiver can be securely mounted to a surface or the back of a VESA compliant flat-panel display.
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6. Connect the Receiver to the power source using the power adapter provided. 7. Using the Monitor Out ports, connect the Receiver to the display. Note that each Receiver unit can be connected to two separate displays simultaneously. To connect two monitors, simply connect a VGA cable from the second Monitor Out to a second display.
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Transmitter unit, ensuring that the Extender Unit is able to connect to an available power outlet. OPTIONAL: with the optional mounting brackets (StarTech.com ID: ST121MOUNT), any ST121 series receiver can be securely mounted to a surface or the back of a VESA compliant flat-panel display.
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10. Connect the Receiver Unit to the power source using the power adapter provided. 11. Using a standard UTP cable with RJ45 terminators on each end, connect the Cat5 OUT port provided by the Extender Unit to the Cat5 IN port provided by Receiver Unit. NOTE: Each Receiver Unit can be connected to two separate displays simultaneously.
Driver Installation No driver installation is required for this video extender as it is an external hardware only solution, invisible to the computer system. Operation ST1214T/ST1218T, ST121EXT and ST121R all provide LED indicators, allowing simple operating status monitoring. Once the power adapter has been connected, the Power LED will become illuminated;...
Wiring Diagram The Video Extenders requires an unshielded twisted pair Cat5 cable no longer than 150m (492ft). The cable must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568B industry standard as shown below. Wire Color Pair White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown...
Specifications ST1214T ST1214TGB ST1218T ST1214TEU 1 x DE-15 VGA male 1 x DE-15 VGA male 1 x DE-15 VGA female 1 x DE-15 VGA female Connectors 4 x RJ45 8 x RJ45 1 x Power Connector 1 x Power Connector LEDs Power, Active Maximum Distance...
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...
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