StarTech.com ST121SHD50 manual

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    Manual Revision: 01/31/2014 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.star tech.c[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can radiate [...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Product Diagram .................................................................................... 1 T op View ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Rear View ................................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 P roduc t Diag ram Fr ont View Rear View 1. P ower Jack 2. HDMI In 1. P ower Jack 2. HDMI Out 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1. LINK OUT A (RJ-45 Connector) 2. LINK OUT B (RJ-45 Connector) 1. LINK IN A (RJ-45 Connector) 2. LINK IN B (RJ-45 Connector) T op V iew 1. LED Indicator 2. EDID Copy Butt on 1. LED Indicator 2. EQ Selector 1 1 2 2[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Introduction The ST121SHD50 HDMI® over CA T5e/6 Video Extender kit lets you extend HDMI® video and audio up to 165 feet (50 Meters)(1080i) ov er 2 CA T5e Ethernet cables, or up to 130 Feet (40 Meters)(1080p ) over 2 CA T6 Ether net cables . For added versatility both the Transmitt er and Receiver can be powered by the same si[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 LED Indicator Status T ransmitter DVI EDID content congur ed *Emit blue with green ashing twice HDMI EDID content congur ed *Emit blue with green ashing three times HDCP syncing **Purple Status Receiver Video Linking ***Steady Blue Video unlinking Steady Red *It is suggested replacing cables with better quality ones[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Installation Preparing Y our Site 1. Determine where the local video sourc e (i.e. computer , Blu-ray Player) will be located and set up the device. 2. Determine where the remot e display will be located and place/ mount the display appropriately . NOTE: This HDMI® extender k it f eatures Power o ver cable, allowing both the T[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 c) Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 cable (from LINK OUT A) t o the LINK IN A (RJ-45 connector) on the Receiver Unit. d) Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 cable (from LINK OUT B) to the LINK IN B (RJ-45 connector) on the Receiver Unit. NOTE: If using Cat6 cables , extension distance is limited to 40m (130 ft) 3. Install [...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 The following is the test r esult while using dierent types of CA Tx cables Cable T ype Resolution Cable Length (max.) C AT 6 1080i 50M 1080p 40M C AT 5 (solid) 1080i 50M 1080p 20M C AT 5 (stranded) 1080i 40M 1080p 16M EDID Congur ation In some cases display problems may occur due to inc orrec t EDID c ommunication betwee[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 EDID F actor y Default Setting T o avoid confusion in which EDID information has been copied or for mor e purposes, this function enables to reset the state to factory default. Step 1. Use CA Tx cable f or connection bet w een T x & Rx on Aux RJ-45 Jack. Apply power to Receiv er Unit. Step 2. Pr ess the button “EDID Copy [...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Specications A V Input HDMI® A V Output HDMI® Cabling Cat 5e/6 UTP Audio Ye s Local Unit Connectors 1x HDMI® (19 pin) Female 2x RJ-45 Female Remote Unit Connectors 1x HDMI® (19 pin) Female 2x RJ-45 Female Maximum Data T ransfer Rate HDMI® - 1.656Gbps Max Distance 50 m / 165 ft(1080i) Maximum Digital Resolutions 1080p @ [...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your pr oduc t, visit ww w .star tech.c om/suppor t and access our compr ehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test driv[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one-stop source for every connectivity par t you need. F rom the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t o loc[...]