StarTech.com DS128 User manual

Video Extender

8-Port Cat5 VGA Digital Signage

Broadcaster with RS232 and

Audio

DS128

DSRXL

Instruction Manual

Cat5 VGA Digital Signage

Receiver with RS232 and Audio

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 off 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 different 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

Front View - DS128......................................................................2

Rear View - DS128 ......................................................................2

Front View - DSRXL.....................................................................3

Rear View - DSRXL .....................................................................3

Installation....................................................................... 4

DS128 Transmitter Installation.....................................................4

DSRXL Receiver Installation .......................................................5

Driver Installation.........................................................................5

How to Use ...................................................................... 6

DSNet Manager...........................................................................6

DSRXL Video Conﬁguration ........................................................9

DSRXL Monitor Conﬁguration .....................................................10

Speciﬁcations.................................................................. 12

DS128..........................................................................................12

DSRXL.........................................................................................13

Technical Support........................................................... 14

Warranty Information...................................................... 14

Introduction

The StarTech.com’s “DS” series of Cat5 Digital Signage Solutions

with RS232 Serial and Audio offers a comprehensive audio and video

extension system, with the added beneﬁt of serial control. Compatible

with virtually any VGA computer or Digital Signage media player,

the DS128 VGA Splitter lets you deliver VGA video as well as the

accompanying audio and serial control signals to Cat5 VGA Receivers

(DSRXL - purchased separately), all through one Cat5 cable. The

DSRXL receivers, then convert the signal back into distinct RS232

serial, VGA and Audio signals at the destination points.

Packaging Contents

1 x DS128 8-port broadcaster/transmitter•

1 x DSRXL receiver unit

1 x Software Installation CD (DS128 only)•

1 x Power Adapter•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

DS128 and DSRXL units•

VGA enabled video source•

VGA enabled display device•

Available electrical outlet at all locations•

Front View - DS128

Rear View - DS128

DE-15 VGA•

(output)

DB9 (output)•

3.5mm mini-jack•

(output)

DE-15 VGA•

(input)

DB9 (input)•

3.5mm mini-jack•

(input)

Remote RJ45

Link LEDs LAN RJ45

Link, 10/100

LED

Ethernet RJ45

Link, 10/100

LED

Power LED

LAN/Ethernet

RJ45 connectors

RJ45 remote output

(DSRXL)

Front View - DSRXL

Rear View - DSRXL

3.5mm mini-jack

Audio output DE-15 VGA

output Power LED

DB9 serial

RJ45 output

RJ45 input

3.5mm mini-jack

Audio output

DE-15 VGA

output

DB9 serial

Power connector

Installation

Before setting up the Digital Signage broadcast system, make sure

there is a plan for the Cat5 cable deployment. The cabling layout

should be based on providing the shortest cable lengths, while

avoiding sources of electromagnetic interference. The cabling between

the transmitter unit and receivers should also not pass through any

standard networking equipment (e.g. routers, switches, etc) as they do

not communicate with each other using standard networking protocols.

DS128 Transmitter Installation

Make sure the VGA video source and all remote display devices are1.

powered off.

Place the DS128 broadcaster near the VGA video source and plug2.

in the power adapter.

Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable from the Broadcaster Unit’s LAN3.

port to a network access point (e.g. network router, switch, hub, etc.).

The “Ethernet” port acts as a network hub, if the video source also

requires a network connection.

Connect the VGA video source to the input connector on the4.

Broadcaster using a standard male/female VGA cable. If using audio

as well, connect a 3.5mm mini-jack cable from the audio source to

the audio input connector on the Broadcaster.

OPTIONAL: Connect a DB9 serial cable from the serial control unit

(e.g. computer system) to the DB9 serial input on the Transmitter with

the appropriate type of serial cable for your setup.

OPTIONAL: Connect a local monitor and/or speakers to the “Monitor”

VGA and 3.5mm mini-jack connector on the Broadcaster.

Connect an RJ45 terminated Category 5e UTP cable to the output5.

connectors on the Broadcaster for each remote display device. This

cable must be a straight run from the Broadcaster to the remote

location, without passing through any networking equipment (e.g.

router, switch, hub, etc.).

DSRXL Receiver Installation

Place the DSRXL Receiver unit near the remote video display device1.

and connect the power adapter to the Receiver unit.

Connect the Receiver unit’s “Monitor 1” VGA connector to the video2.

display device with a standard male/male VGA cable. If using audio,

connect the audio receiver/speakers to the “Audio” connector for

“Monitor 1”, using a 3.5mm mini-jack cable.

OPTIONAL: Connect the serial controlled device (i.e. the display

device) to the RS232 DB9 connector for “Monitor 1”.

NOTE: A second set of devices can be connected to a single Receiver

unit, by connecting them to the “Monitor 2” connectors.

Connect the UTP cable from the Transmitter unit to the “System In”3.

connector on the Receiver Unit.

NOTE: Receiver Units can be daisy-chained together by connecting

a UTP cable from the “System Out” connector to the “System In”

connector on another Receiver Unit. Up to 5 levels of Receiver Units

can be chained together.

Repeat previous steps for each Receiver unit that needs to be set4.

up.

Once all receiver units are setup, power on the devices connected to5.

the Receiver units and then power up the devices connected to the

Transmitter unit.

Driver Installation

This Extender is a complete hardware solution, so is normally invisible

to any other devices. No driver installation is required for use.

How to Use

DSNet Manager

The DSNet Manager is a Java based application. Make sure that all

client computer systems have the latest version of the Java Runtime

Environment installed (available at www.java.com).

Copy the DSNet Manager application ﬁles to a networked computer1.

system on the same network as the DS128 transmitter unit.

Run the DSNet Manager application. The ﬁrst dialog screen will2.

prompt for the IP address of the DS128 transmitter unit.

The default IP address is: 192.168.1.100:5000

The next dialog screen will prompt for the login user name and3.

password.

Default user name: superuser

Default password: superu

Once logged into the system, the4.

main window will appear. For a ﬁrst

time setup, have the DSNet Manager

scan the network by clicking on the

“Menu” option, followed by “Rescan

Network”. This will attempt to detect

all DS128 and DSRXL units currently

available on this network.

B8 indicates the DS128 broadcaster

unit. The default label “8-Port

Broadcaster” can be edited through the

software.

R2 indicates the DSRXL receiver units.

The default label can be edited through

the software.

This indicates a connected display

device and speakers. The default label

can be edited through the software.

Indicates an available port on the DS128 transmitter. “NC” indicates a

port with no Receiver unit connected to it.

File

Save Settings to File:• save all settings to a ﬁle as backup.

Restore Settings to File:• use a previously saved conﬁguration ﬁle

to restore conﬁguration settings.

Restore Factory Settings:• restore the DSNet system to the factory

default settings.

Upgrade Software:• upgrade the Broadcaster software.

Save User Name and Password:• Save the user name and

password login, so as not to be prompted again.

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