StarTech.com ST1212T User manual

ST1212T
Brand
StarTech.com
Model
ST1212T
Category
AV extenders
Type
User manual

StarTech.com ST1212T is a 2 Port VGA Video Extender over Cat5 designed to distribute VGA video signals up to 492 feet (150 meters) away from the video source using standard Cat5 (or better) cabling. It supports high-resolution video up to 1600 x 1200 @ 50m/164ft, 1280 x 1024 @ 100m/328ft, and 1024 x 768 @ 150m/492ft. With its robust metal enclosure, compact size, and easy installation, it's ideal for a variety of applications, including home theaters, classrooms, and corporate training facilities.

StarTech.com ST1212T is a 2 Port VGA Video Extender over Cat5 designed to distribute VGA video signals up to 492 feet (150 meters) away from the video source using standard Cat5 (or better) cabling. It supports high-resolution video up to 1600 x 1200 @ 50m/164ft, 1280 x 1024 @ 100m/328ft, and 1024 x 768 @ 150m/492ft. With its robust metal enclosure, compact size, and easy installation, it's ideal for a variety of applications, including home theaters, classrooms, and corporate training facilities.

Manual Revision: 10/05/2011
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ST1212T
2 Port VGA Extender over Cat5
*actual product may vary from photos
Instruction Manual
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Symbols
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respective holders.
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TableofContents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
PackagingContents.................................................................................................................................1
SystemRequirements..............................................................................................................................1
View1............................................................................................................................................................ 2
View2............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Preparing Your Site ................................................................................3
Installation ..............................................................................................4
HardwareInstallation.............................................................................................................................. 4
DriverInstallation...................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation ................................................................................................5
Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................6
Specications ..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information ............................................................................8
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Introduction
TheST1212T2PortVGAVideoExtenderoverCat5isdesignedforusewithour
ST121VGAoverCat5extensionseries,oeringconvenientVGAvideodistributionat
distancesofupto492feet(150meters)usingstandardCat5(orbetter)cabling.
Comprisedofthetransmitterunitonly,theST1212TrequiresoneReceiverUnit
(ST121R)perdisplaythatyouareconnecting.
Foraddedversatility,theVGAoverCat5Repeater(ST121EXT)canbeusedtoextend
thedistancebetweenthetransmitterandreceiverbyanadditional492-feet(150
meters),foratotaldistanceof984-feet(300meters).Similarly,upto3repeaterunits
canbeusedbetweentransmitterandreceiver,enablingyoutoconnectmonitorsat
eachrepeater,whilestillextendingthetotaldistance.
Packaging Contents
• 1xVGAoverCat5VideoTransmitter
• 1xSetofrubberfeet
• 1xUniversalPowerAdapter(NA/UK/EU)
• 1xInstructionManual
System Requirements
• VGAenabledvideosourcedevice(e.g.computer,PVR/DVR,etc.)
• VGAenableddisplaydevice(e.g.monitor,projector,HDTV,etc.)
• VGAcablingtoconnectvideosourceanddisplay(s)
• VGAoverCat5Receivermodule-StarTech.com ID:ST121R(soldseparately)
• AvailableACelectricaloutletattransmitterandreceiverlocations
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View 1
View 2
Power LED
Active LED
VGA connector
(input)
VGA connector
(output)
RJ45 connectors
(output)
DC Power connector
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PreparingYourSite
1. Determinewherethelocalvideosource(i.e.computer,PVR/DVR)willbelocatedand
physicallysetupthevideosourcedevice.
2. Determinewheretheremotedisplay(s)willbelocatedandplace/mountthe
display(s)appropriately.
Please notethatbothextenderunits(transmitter/receiver)willrequireapower
connection,sopleaseensurethateachunitwillbesituatednearanavailableelectrical
outlet.
3. Ifyouareusingsurfacecabling,ensureyouhaveenoughCat5unshieldedtwisted
pair(UTP)EthernetcablingtoconnecttheTransmitterUnittotheReceiverUnit’s
location,andthateachendisterminatedwithaRJ45Ethernetconnector.The
cablingshouldnotgothroughanynetworkingequipment(i.e.router,switch).
OR
Ifyouareusingpremisecabling,ensurethattheCat5unshieldedtwistedpair(UTP)
EthernetCablingbetweentheTransmitterUnitandtheReceiverUnithasbeen
properlyterminatedinawalloutlet/panelineachlocationandthereisapatch
cablelongenoughtoconnecttheReceiverUnitandtheTransmitterUnittotheir
respectiveoutlets.Thecablingshouldnotgothroughanynetworkingequipment
(i.e.router,switch).
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Installation
ATTENTION!
For the best results, please ensure the video extender units and any
display equipment are properly grounded. Improper grounding may
result in signal noise or potential damage to the extender units.
Hardware Installation
ST1212T
ST121R
1. Turnothevideosource(i.e.computer)andtheintendeddisplaydevices(i.e.
monitors).
2. PositiontheST121RReceiverUnit(s)(soldseparately)neartheintendedremote
display(s).
OPTIONAL:withtheoptionalmountingbrackets(StarTech.com ID: ST121MOUNT),
anyST121seriesreceivercanbesecurelymountedtoawallorothersurface.
*installation photos are for reference only
3. PositiontheST1212TTransmitterUnitnearthevideosource.
4. Connectthevideosourcetothe“Input”maleVGAconnectorontheTransmitter
Unit,usingastandardVGAmale/femalecable.Alocaldisplaycanbeconnectedto
the“MonitorOut”VGAconnectorontheTransmitterUnit.
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5. Connecttheremotedisplay(s)tothe“MonitorOut”portslocatedontheReceiver
UnitusingaVGAmale/malecable.EachReceiverUnitsupportstwomirrored
(identical)VGAoutputs.
6. ConnecttheTransmitterUnittoeachReceiverUnit,usingstandardRJ45terminated
Cat5cable(see“PreparingYourSite”).
OPTIONAL:IfusingtheST121EXTExtenderUnit(s),thedistancebetweenthe
TransmitterandReceiverunitscanbeextendedbyuptoanadditional150m/492ft.
TheST121EXTalsosupports2VGAoutputsandrequiresanACelectricaloutlet.
7. Connectthepoweradapters(provided)tobothTransmitterandReceiverUnits.
8. Turnonthedisplaydevicerst,followedbythevideosource.
Driver Installation
Nodriverorsoftwareinstallationisrequiredonthevideosourcedevice.
Operation
TheST1212TprovidesLEDindicators,allowingsimpleoperatingstatusmonitoring.
Oncethepoweradapterhasbeenconnected,thePowerLEDwillbecomeilluminated;
similarly,whentheunitisinuse(i.e.transmittingavideosignal),theActiveLEDwill
becomeilluminated.
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WiringDiagram
TheUTPcablemustbewiredaccordingtotheEIA/TIA568Bindustrystandardas
shownbelow.
Pin Wire Color Pair
1 White/Orange
2
2 Orange
3 White/Green 3
4 Blue
1
5 White/Blue
6 Green 3
7 White/Brown
4
8 Brown
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Specications
Video Signal VGA(RGBHV)
External Connectors
1xDE-15VGAfemale
1xDE-15VGAmale
2xRJ45Ethernetfemale
1xDCPower
LEDs
1xPower
1xActive/Link
Supported Video Resolutions
1600x1200@50m/150ft
1280x1024@100m/300ft
1024x768@150m/492ft
Maximum Cable Length 150m/492ft@1024x768
Power Adapter 9V~12VDC,600mA,centerpositive
Enclosure Material Metal
Operating Temperature 0°C~40°C(32°F~104°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C~60°C(14°F~140°F)
Humidity 0%~80%RH
Dimensions 102.0mmx60.0mmx20.0mm
Weight 200g
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TechnicalSupport
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
WarrantyInformation
This product is backed by a three year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special,
punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any
pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price
paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this
statement may not apply to you.
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StarTech.com ST1212T User manual

ST1212T
Brand
StarTech.com
Model
ST1212T
Category
AV extenders
Type
User manual

StarTech.com ST1212T is a 2 Port VGA Video Extender over Cat5 designed to distribute VGA video signals up to 492 feet (150 meters) away from the video source using standard Cat5 (or better) cabling. It supports high-resolution video up to 1600 x 1200 @ 50m/164ft, 1280 x 1024 @ 100m/328ft, and 1024 x 768 @ 150m/492ft. With its robust metal enclosure, compact size, and easy installation, it's ideal for a variety of applications, including home theaters, classrooms, and corporate training facilities.

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