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HDMI Distribution Amplifier ST122HDMI ST12 4HDMI ST128HDMI Instruction Manual Actual product may v ary from photo Multi-port HDMI Distribution Amplifier with HDCP[...]
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FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to par t 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 r adiate radio frequency ener[...]
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Introduc tion Featu res Before You Begin Instruction Manual 1 Thank f or purchasing a StarT ech.com HDMI Distribution Amplifier with HDCP . With suppor t for HDTV resolutions of up to 1080p , this device off ers the perfect solution f or distributing your high-definition signal to m ultiple displays , all from a single video source. • Distr ibute[...]
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Operation Controls and Functions - ST122HDMI Instruction Manual 2 1. HDMI input: Connect to the HDMI or D VI output of your source equipment (i.e. D VD play er or set-top-box) 2. Sync LED: The LED will illuminate when the HDMI source signal is connected to the input. 3. P ow er Input: Plug the supplied 5VDC power supply into the unit. The LED will [...]
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Instruction Manual 3 HDMI to D VI Cable HDMI Cable PC Monitor HDMI Display HDMI Cable D VI to HDMI Cab le Or PC Connection and Installation - ST122HDMI D VD or Set top box[...]
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Operation Controls and Functions - ST124HDMI Instruction Manual 4 1 2 3 4 1 1. HDMI Output 1 : Connect to the HDMI input of your first displa y . 2. HDMI Input : Connect to the HDMI or D VI output of your source equipment such as D VD play er or set-top bo x. 3. Sync Led : The LED will illuminate when the HDMI source signal is connected to the inpu[...]
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Instruction Manual 5 Connection and Installation - ST124HDMI HDTV D VD Player/ Set-top box PC D VI to HDMI Cab le HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI to D VI Cab le HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI Display LCD TV PC Monitor[...]
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Operation Controls and Functions - ST128HDMI Instruction Manual 6 1 2 3 4 1 1. HDMI Output 1, 2, 3 : Connect to the HDMI input of your displa ys 2. HDMI Input : Connect to the HDMI or D VI output of your source equipment such as D VD play er or set-top bo x. 3. Sync Led : The LED will illuminate when the HDMI source signal is connected to the input[...]
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Connection and Installation - ST128HDMI Instruction Manual 7 HDTV D VD Player or Set top bo x HDMI Cable D VI to HDMI cable HDMI Cable or PC HDTV HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI to D VI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI Display LCD TV LCD TV LCD TV PC Monitor[...]
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Specificat ions Instruction Manual 8 Frequency bandwidth 1.65Gbps(single link) Input/Output ST124HDMI :1-in/2-out HDMI f emale por t/P ower consumption: 6W Max ST124HDMI : 1-in/4-out HDMI female port/P ower consumption: 6W Max ST128HDMI : 1-in/8-out HDMI female port/P ower consumption: 6W Max P ower Suppl y 5V DC (universal) Operating T emperature [...]
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Instruction Manual 9 Technical Support StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical suppor t is an integral part of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If you e ver need help with y our product, visit www .startech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Information [...]
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Re vised: 7 December 2006 (Rev . A) About StarTech. com StarT ech.com is “The Professionals’ Source f or Hard-to-Find Computer P ar ts”. Since 1985, we have been pro viding IT prof essionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions . W e off er an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cab les, server management soluti[...]