StarTech.com ST1216PRO User manual

Manual Revision: 02/22/2012
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ST1216PRO
16 Port High Resolution VGA Video
Splitter - 400 MHz
*actual product may vary from photos

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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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Cascade Conguration............................................................................................................................ 2
Specications..........................................................................................3
Technical Support ..................................................................................4
Warranty Information............................................................................4

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 16-port professional video splitter. Now you’ll be
able to share the image from one computer on 16 dierent monitors.The built-in signal
enhancer increases your cable distance by up to 213 feet (65m). The ST1216PRO uses a
convenient 1U design and comes with all the parts you need to rack-mount the splitter.
Packaging Contents
• 1x 16 Port Rack Mount VGA Splitter
• 2x Mounting Brackets
• 1x Mounting Screws
• 1x Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU)
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Computer with a HD-15 video port
• VGA, SVGA, XGA, QXGA, UXGA or Multisync monitors with HD-15 connectors
• HD-15 monitor cables (like StarTech.com’s coaxial high-resolution video cables)

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Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of your video splitter. Please read
through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed.
Note: If you are connecting the switch to a DDC monitor, the other monitors you
connect to the switch must be of the same resolution as the DDC monitor. The DDC
monitor must be plugged into Video Out port number 1.
1. Make sure that your computer and monitors are turned o.
2. Using an HD-15 video cable, connect your computer’s Video Out port to the Video In
port on the back of the switch.
3. Plug your monitors (using either the built-in cables connected to your monitors or the
extension cables to your monitors) into the Video Out ports on the back of the switch.
4. Plug the power adapter into the 12V DC port on the back of the switch. Plug the other
end of the adapter into an available power source. The green Power LED on the front
will now be lit.
Cascade Conguration
Connect an HD-15 male-male cable between a Video Out port of the primary splitter
(the splitter connected to the computer) and the Video In port on the cascaded splitter.
Do the same with the audio ports.
Note: Adding too many layers of splitters may cause a decline in video and audio quality.

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Specications
Signal Type XGA, VGA, SVGA, QXGA, UXGA &
Multisync
Cable Length 213ft (65m) Maximum
Input Connectors 1x HDDB15 (Female)
Output Connectors 16x HDDB15 (Female)
Pixel Frequency 400 MHz
Max. VGA Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 13.5 x 2.9 x 1.6” (343 x 75 x 42mm)
Power DC 12V / (1.25 A)
Housing Metals
Certications FCC, CE

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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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