StarTech.com ST121UTP User manual

Manual Revision: 06/22/2011

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ST121UTP / ST121UTPGB / ST121UTPEU

VGA over Cat5 Video Extender (ST121 Series)

*actual product may vary from photos

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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protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to

StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do

not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement

of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.

Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document,

StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service

marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related

documents are the property of their respective holders.

Instruction Manual i

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1

System requirements ..............................................................................................................................2

Installation ................................................................................................................1

Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................1

Local Unit .......................................................................................................................................................2

Remote Unit .................................................................................................................................................2

Driver Installation ......................................................................................................................................4

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................5

Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................6

Specications ...........................................................................................................7

Technical Support .................................................................................................... 8

Warranty Information .............................................................................................8

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1 x VGA Video Extender Local Unit

• 1 x VGA Video Extender Remote Unit

• 1 x Mounting Bracket Kit

• 2 x Power Adapters

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• VGA enabled video source and display

• Available AC electrical outlet at local and remote locations

• VGA male/female cable to connect video source to extender

• VGA male/male cable(s) to connect display devices to extender

Installation

Hardware Installation

This product is composed of two dierent units: the Local Unit and the Remote Unit. The

Local Unit takes the output from a VGA signal source (usually a computer) and transmits

it to the Remote Unit over Category 5 Ethernet cable. The remote displays (monitor,

projector, etc) connect to the Remote Unit using standard VGA connections and displays

the image from the local computer onto the remote displays.

Instruction Manual 2

Local Unit

Remote Unit

Power

Connector

RJ45

output VGA input

(male)

VGA output

(female)

Power

Connector

RJ45

input

Signal Equalizer

switch

VGA output

(female)

Instruction Manual 3

Preparing Your Site

1. Determine where the local video source (i.e. computer) will be located and set up the

device.

2. Determine where the remote display will be located and place/mount the display

appropriately.

3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Cat5 unshielded twisted pair

(UTP) Ethernet cabling to connect the Local Unit to the Remote 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 Local Unit and the Remote Unit has been properly

terminated in a wall outlet in each location and there is a patch cable long enough to

connect the Remote Unit and the Local Unit to their respective outlets. The cabling

should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).

Installing the Local Unit

1. Place the Local Unit near the local (source) computer.

2. Switch o the computer and disconnect any existing VGA cables.

3. If desired, connect the VGA cable from the local computer display(s) to the “Monitor”

ports on the Local Unit. This will enable you to see video locally while an image is

transmitted to the remote display. You may choose to connect up to two local displays,

one for each “Monitor” port. Both outputs display the same image.

4. Connect a male-to-female DE-15 VGA cable (not provided) to the VGA Output on the

local computer. Connect the opposite end to the VGA IN port on the Local Unit.

5. Connect the Cat5 cable connection to the “CAT5 OUT” on the Local Unit.

6. Connect the Power Adapter (provided) into an appropriate power source and plug the

opposite end into the power connector on the Local Unit. The POWER LED will light up.

Instruction Manual 4

Installing the Remote Unit

1. Connect the Remote Unit to the Cat5 cable connection from the Local Unit, to the

“CAT5 IN” port.

2. Connect the VGA cable from the remote display(s) to the opposite side of the Remote

Unit, marked “Monitor”. You may choose to have either one or two displays at the

remote location connected to the Remote Unit. Both outputs display the same image.

3. Connect the Power Adapter (provided) into an appropriate power source and plug the

opposite end into the power connector on the Remote Unit. The POWER LED will light

up.

CAUTION: The Category 5 Ethernet cables that connect the Local and Remote Units

carry electrical current and should not be plugged in to other devices, as they may

cause damage. We strongly recommend marking the Ethernet cables you are using

with this product at both locations for easy identication.

OPTIONAL: with the optional mounting brackets (StarTech.com ID: ST121MOUNT),

any ST121 series Remote Unit can be securely mounted to a wall or other surface.

Completing the Installation

1. Switch on the local computer and local display(s) (if used).

2. Switch on the display(s) at the remote location.

3. Verify that the remote display is properly displaying the image from the local

computer connected to the Local Unit.

4. Use the Signal Equalizer to improve the image on the remote display(s) based on the

approximate length of Ethernet cable between the Local and Remote Units.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for this video extender as it is an external hardware only

solution, invisible to the computer system.

Instruction Manual 5

Troubleshooting

The following section provides troubleshooting help. The solutions are arranged in the

order they should be attempted in most situations. If you continue to have diculties

after attempting the solutions in this section, please contact StarTech.com technical

support.

Symptom: The remote displays are black or display a “no signal” message.

Cause: The Remote Unit is not receiving a signal from the Local Unit.

Remedy:

1. Check that the display is receiving power and that all cables are connected.

2. Check that the display is connected to the Remote Unit.

Symptom: The remote displays do not display an image when the local computer wakes

up from Standby Mode.

Remedy: Power the remote displays OFF and ON again.

Symptom: One or more remote displays is distorted, noisy, or displays a “signal error” or

similar error message.

Cause: The screen resolution and/or refresh rate on the local computer may be set too

high for the capabilities of the remote display.

Remedy:

1. Adjust the local computer to a lower resolution and refresh rate until the remote

display shows an image.

2. Gradually increase the resolution and refresh rate on the local computer until the

remote displays ceases to display an image.

3. Return the resolution and refresh rate on the local computer to the highest

resolution and refresh rate setting that displayed an image on the remote display.

4. Adjust the Signal Equalizer on the Remote Unit for best performance.

NOTE: If you are still unable to see an image at the remote location after trying the above

solutions, it is recommended that you verify the Ethernet cable installation to the remote

display before calling technical support. This can be used using a standard cable tester. If

you do not have a cable tester, contact a local computer service or wiring professional.

Instruction Manual 6

Pin Wire Color Pair

1 White/Orage 2

2 Orange 2

3 White/Green 3

4 Blue 1

5 White/Blue 1

6 Green 3

7 White/Brown 4

8 Brown 4

Wiring Diagram

Instruction Manual 7

Specications

Connectors (Local)

1 x DE-15 VGA male

1 x DE-15 VGA female

1 x RJ45 Ethernet female

1 x Power Connector

Connectors (Remote)

2 x DE-15 VGA female

1 x RJ45 Ethernet female

1 x Power Connector

LEDs (per unit) 1 x Power, 1 x Activity

Maximum Cable Distance 150m (500 ft) @ 1024x768

Maximum Video Resolution 1440x900 @ 50m (150 ft)

Power Adapter 9VDC, 600mA, center positive

Dimensions (LxWxH) 60.0mm x 83.0mm x 20.0mm

Weight 181g

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