StarTech.com ST1212T User manual

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.

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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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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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).

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 Orange

3 White/Green 3

4 Blue

5 White/Blue

6 Green 3

7 White/Brown

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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Brand: StarTech.com

Model: ST1212T

Category: AV extenders

Type: User manual

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