StarTech.com 8STST12MHDLAN User manual

Manual Revision: 02/08/2017
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ST12MHDLAN
HDMI® Over IP Extender Kit
*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.
• 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
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging contents.................................................................................................................................. 1
System requirements............................................................................................................................... 1
Product diagram ....................................................................................1
Transmitter unit ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Receiver unit ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing your site.................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware installation............................................................................3
(Optional) Point to Point installation without Gigabit LAN network...................................... 5
Hardware Reset Procedure .................................................................................................................... 6
Software Installation................................................................................................................................ 7
Software operation................................................................................7
Connecting your transmitters and receivers to the software ................................................... 7
Switching your remote displays between video sources........................................................... 11
Conguring your remote displays for a video wall application ............................................... 13
Advanced operation and help.............................................................................................................. 17
Specications..........................................................................................19
Technical support...................................................................................20
Warranty information............................................................................20

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Introduction
Packaging contents
• 1 x HDMI over IP transmitter
• 1 x HDMI over IP receiver
• 2 x mounting brackets
System requirements
• HDMI enabled video source (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player)
• HDMI enabled display device(s) One for each Receiver (i.e. television, projector)
• Available AC electrical outlet for the Transmitter and each Receiver
• HDMI cable for each display
• Gigabit Networking devices and cabling
• 2 x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 2 x foot pad set
• 1 x instruction manual
Product diagram
Transmitter unit
Front view of transmitter Back view of transmitter
1. F1
2. F2
3. Dip rotary switch
4. Serial control (not active)
5. Serial extension (for extending
RS232 signal)
1. Power jack
2. Reset LED
3. Reset button
4. LAN port (RJ-45 connector)
5. Video in
1 1 3 4 5
2
23 4 5

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Receiver unit
Front view of receiver Back view of receiver
Preparing your site
Note: The ST12MHDLAN HDMI extender kit can use a Gigabit LAN Network to
extend the signal. Most Gigabit Network portals have a cable length restriction of
330 ft. (100m). Refer to the manufacturer of the equipment to determine the length
restriction and ensure the Transmitter Unit and Receiver Unit(s) are all within the
restricted range of the nearest network portal.
Ensure the Transmitter Unit and Receiver Unit(s) are all situated near an available AC
electrical outlet.
1. Determine where the local video source (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player) will be
located and set up the device.
2. Determine where the remote display will be located and place/mount the display
appropriately.
3. (Optional) If using additional receiver units (ST12MHDLANRX sold separately),
determine where the remote displays will be located in and place/mount the
displays appropriately
1. F1
2. F2
3. Dip rotary switch
4. Serial control (not active)
5. Serial extension (for
extending RS232 signal)
1. Power jack
2. Reset LED
3. Reset button
4. LAN port (RJ-45 connector)
5. Video out
1 1 3 4 5
2
23 4 5
Note: Serial 1 (Control) Ports are not active. To control the ST12MHDLAN, download
the free StarTech.com mobile application. For more information, see page 7 of this
manual.

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Hardware installation
Video wall or point to multi-point installation with a Gigabit LAN network
1. Install transmitter unit
a) Position the Transmitter Unit near the video source (i.e. Computer,
Blu-ray Player).
b) Connect an HDMI cable from the video source device (i.e. computer, Blu-ray
Player) to the“Video In”port on the Transmitter Unit.
c) Connect the provided Transmitter Unit power supply.
2. Install receiver unit(s)
a) Position the Receiver Unit(s) near the video display (i.e. television, projector).
b) Connect an HDMI cable from the display Input to the “Video Out” port on the
Receiver Unit.
c) Connect the provided Receiver Unit power supply.
d) (Optional) If using additional ST12MHDLANRX Receivers (sold separately),
repeat steps for each additional Receiver.
Note: The“Dip Rotary Switch” on the transmitter and each receiver
connected to the network must be set in the same position for the devices
to communicate.
3. Connect the devices to a Gigabit LAN network
Connect an RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the“LAN Port” (RJ-45
Connector) on the Transmitter unit, and all receiver units.
Note: If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5e/6
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to connect the Transmitter Unit
to the Gigabit LAN hub, router, or switch.
OR
If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5e/6 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) network cabling between the Transmitter and Gigabit
LAN hub, router, or switch has been properly terminated in a wall outlet in each
location and there is a patch cable long enough to connect the Network portal
and Transmitter Unit to their respective outlets.

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2. Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 cable run to a Gigabit LAN hub, router
or switch.
Note: Your router must support IGMP snooping. Refer to your network
switch or router documentation to ensure IGMP snooping is supported and
enabled.
3. (Optional) When adding additional Receiver Units (ST12MHDLANRX – Sold
separately), a run of Cat 5e/6 cable will be required from each device to the
Gigabit LAN hub, router or switch.
4. Your source video image will now appear on the Receiver unit(s) attached video
display(s).

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(Optional) Point to Point installation
without Gigabit LAN network
Note: While range is reduced to a maximum of 330 feet (100 meters) the
ST12MHDLAN HDMI extender kit also allows for extending the signal without a Gigabit
LAN Network by connecting the Transmitter directly to the Receiver using CAT5e/6
cabling. This also eliminates the ability to add additional Receivers.
1. Install Transmitter Unit
a) Position the Transmitter Unit near the video source (i.e. Computer, Blu-ray Player).
b) Connect an HDMI cable from the video source device (i.e. computer, Blu-ray
Player) to the“HDMI IN” on the Transmitter Unit.
c) Connect the provided Transmitter Unit power supply.
2. Install Receiver Unit(s)
a) Position the Receiver Unit(s) near the video display (i.e. television, projector).
b) Connect an HDMI cable from the display Input to the “Video Out”port on the
Receiver Unit.
c) Connect the provided Receiver Unit power supply.
Note: The“Dip Rotary Switch” on the transmitter and Receiver connected must be
set in the same position for the devices to communicate.
3. Install RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet Cable
a) Connect an RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the HDMI Out Link (RJ-45
Connector) on the Transmitter unit.
Note: If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5e/6
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to connect the Transmitter Unit
to the Receiver Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with a RJ45
connector.
OR
a) If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5e/6 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) network cabling between the Transmitter and Receiver Units
have 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 Host Unit to their
respective outlets.
b) Connect the other end of the Cat5/6 cable run to the RJ45 connector on the
remote Unit Receiver Unit.

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4. Your source video image will now appear on the remote unit(s) attached
video display.
Hardware Reset Procedure
Note: If a video signal does not appear on the display, a hardware reset can be
performed on the Transmitter Unit or individual Receiver Units.
1. Press the reset button for more than 3 seconds on the device using a pin point tool,
such as a ballpoint pen or a bent paper clip.
2. After 3 seconds, disconnect the power adapter while holding the reset button.
3. Release the reset button, and reconnect the power adapter.

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Software Installation
The HDMI distribution kit features easy-to-use software for video control that helps
you manage your IP video distribution and video wall conguration. The software is
available on iOS for your iPhone or iPad, Android for your smartphone or tablet, and
Google Chrome browser.
Follow the steps to install our software for your specic device.
1. Using the device you intend to install software on, navigate to
http://www.StarTech.com/ST12MHDLAN.
2. Under the overview tab, select the link for the store that corresponds with your
device.
3. Select the download or install option.
Your software is now installed.
Software operation
Connecting your transmitters and
receivers to the software
Note: To ensure the application functions properly, your router must support IGMP
snooping. Please refer to your network switch or router documentation to ensure IGMP
snooping is supported and enabled.
1. Ensure your computer, smartphone or tablet that the software has been installed on
is connected to the same network as your transmitter(s) and receiver(s), and launch
the application.