StarTech.com ST222MX User manual

Manual Revision: 02/23/2012

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ST222MX

ST222MXGB

ST224MX

ST228MX

2x2/4/8 High Resolution Matrix VGA

Video Switch

*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

Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Operation for Cascade............................................................................................................................. 2

Input/Output Signal Specications.................................................................................................... 3

Specications..........................................................................................4

Technical Support ..................................................................................5

Warranty Information............................................................................5

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Dual Input VGA Matrix Video Splitter for your

desktop computer or workstation. The ST222MX, ST224MX and ST228MX oer the

highest quality video on multiple monitor hookups. The Matrix Video Splitter allows

you to connect two, four or eight monitors to two or more computers and switch

the video signals to any desired monitor. The Matrix Video Splitter is ideal for Public

Video broadcast systems, demos and presentations, in-store product merchandising,

information kiosks, and nancial institutions

Features

• Allows two computers to display dierent images on various monitors

• Works with VGA, SVGA, XGA and Multisync monitors

•

Provides a resolution of up to 1920 x 1440 pixels with its high video bandwidth (250 Mhz)

• Uses standard monitor extension cables (StarTech.com coaxial VGA cables

recommended for best picture quality)

• Extends the video signal up to 213 ft. (65 m.) from your computer

• Able to daisy chain multiple monitor hookups

• Backed by StarTech.com’s one-year warranty

Package Contents

• 1x 2x2 VGA Matrix Switch

• 1x Power Adapter

• 1x Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Installation

1. Turn o the power to the computers and monitors.

2. Connect a HD-15 video extension cable between the VGA cards of the computers

and the “Video In” ports on the back of the Matrix Video splitter.

3. Connect the HD-15 video extension cables from the monitors and plug them into

the “Video Out 1” and “Video Out 2”ports on the back of the splitter.

4. Turn on the computers and the monitors.

5. Connect the input power jack to the back of the matrix video splitter and plug the

power adapter into the wall or power bar.

6. Use the SELECT buttons on the front of the splitter to obtain the image either from

7. PC “A” ( the Linked LED “A” light displays in green) or from PC“B” ( the Linked LED “B”

light displays in red).

8. If the Linked LED “A” or Linked LED “B” does not display any color then the splitter

has been switched o.

NOTE:

• All the “Video Out” ports will connect with the “Video In” port of PC A whileturning

on the matrix video splitter

• If you install the DDC monitor for the matrix video splitter, the rest of the monitors

must be the same resolution as the DDC monitor.

• Through the functionality of the DDC monitor, the “Video In” port of A will connect

with the “Video Out” on port 1 and the “Video In” port of B will connect with the

“Video Out” on port 2.

• Available monitors include the VGA, SVGA, XGA, Multisync, and exclude the CGA,

EGA, and MonoChrome.

Operation for Cascade

If you need to add more monitors, you need to attach an additional matrix video

splitter box.

1. Connect a HD-15 male/male video extension cable from the “Video Out 1” port of

the rst Matrix Video splitter box to the “Video In” port of your second matrix video.

2. Connect the input power jack to the back of the Matrix Video splitter and plug the

power adapter into the wall or power bar.

NOTE: Even though you can cascade the splitters, the image might become unstable if

you cascade too many tiers of video splitters.

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Input/Output Signal Specications

Pin# Signal

1Red Video

2Green Video

3Blue Video

4ID2*

5Ground

6Analog Ground

7Analog Ground

8Analog Ground

9NC

10 Ground

11 ID0*

12 ID1*

13 Horizontal Sync

14 Vertical Sync

15 ID3*

*For video out port 1 and 2

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Specications

Max Resolution 1920 x 1440 (60Mhz)

Pixel Frequency 250 Mhz

Cable Distance (Device to Monitor) 65m (213’) Maximum

Signal Type VGA, SVGA, XGA, Multisync

Power Adapter (Min) AC 7.5V (800mA)

Housing Metal

Standards DVI 1.0 by DDWG

Safety Standards FCC and CE Mark

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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 two 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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parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States,

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