StarTech.com ST1214T User manual

Manual Revision: 11/28/2011
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ST1214T
ST1218T
ST121EXT / ST121EXTGB / ST121EXTEU
ST121R / ST121RGB / ST121REU
VGA Video Extender
*ST121R shown
*actual product may vary from photos

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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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
ST1214T...........................................................................................................................................................2
ST121R / ST121RGB /ST121REU ......................................................................................................2
ST121EXT / ST121EXTGB / ST121EXTEU......................................................................................3
ST1218T...........................................................................................................................................................3
Installation................................................................................................................4
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................4
Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................7
Operation..................................................................................................................8
Signal Equalizer Selector (ST121R, ST121EXT).........................................................................8
Wiring Diagram........................................................................................................8
Specications ...........................................................................................................9
Technical Support....................................................................................................10
Warranty Information.............................................................................................10

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
The StarTech.com Converge A/V VGA over Cat5 Video Extender system is comprised
of a transmitter unit (ST1214T/ ST1218T) and a receiver unit (ST121R) and optionally a
repeater unit (ST121EXT). This video extender system allows you to split and extend a
single VGA source signal to up to four or eight separate remote locations. The VGA signal
is extended using standard Cat5 UTP cable, with a maximum distance of up to 150m
(492ft) or 250m (820ft) with a repeater.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 4-port Transmitter Unit (ST1214T)
or
1 x 8-port Transmitter Unit (ST1218T)
or
1 x Receiver Unit (ST121R/ GB/ EU)
or
1 x Extender (Repeater) Unit (ST121EXT/ GB/ EU)
• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (ST1214T/ ST1218T only)
or
1 x Standard Power Adapter (NA or UK or EU plug)
• 1 x Mounting Bracket kit (ST121R/ GB/ EU and ST121EXT/ GB/ EU only)
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• VGA enabled video source and display
• Available power outlet at local and remote locations
• Both a Transmitter Unit and Receiver Unit(s)

Instruction Manual 2
ST1214T
ST121R / ST121RGB /ST121REU
Power
connector
VGA output
(female)
RJ45
input Signal Equalizer
switch
RJ45
output
RJ45
output
Power
connector
VGA input
(male)
VGA output
(female)

Instruction Manual 3
ST121EXT / ST121EXTGB / ST121EXTEU
ST1218T
VGA output
(female)
Power
connector
Signal Equalizer
switch
RJ45
output
RJ45
input
Power
connector VGA Input (male)
VGA Output (female)
VGA Output (female)
RJ45 Output to
Receiver Units
RJ45 Output to
Receiver Units

Instruction Manual 4
Installation
NOTE: To prevent potential electrical damage to the units in some environments, ensure
that the chassis is properly grounded.
Hardware Installation
The following instructions detail how ST1214T, ST1218T, ST121R and ST121EXT units
can be used to extend a VGA signal to remote displays, using a variety of dierent
congurations.
ST1214T/ ST1218T (local) and ST121R (remote)
1. Using the Transmitter Unit, you can split the VGA signal from the source into 4/8
separate VGA signals, for reception at remote locations (up to 150m (492ft) away).
2. Situate the Transmitter so that it is near your VGA video source as well as an available
power source.
3. Connect the VGA video source to the VGA IN port on the Transmitter, using a male-
female VGA cable.
4. Connect the Transmitter to the power source, using the power adapter provided.
5. Situate the Receiver Unit so that it is near the intended remote display(s) and an
available power source.
OPTIONAL: with the optional mounting brackets (StarTech.com ID: ST121MOUNT), any
ST121 series receiver can be securely mounted to a wall or other surface.
6. Using the Monitor Out ports, connect the Receiver to the display. Note that each
Receiver unit can be connected to two separate displays simultaneously. To connect
two monitors, simply connect a VGA cable from the second Monitor Out to a second
display.
7. Connect the Receiver to the power source using the power adapter provided.
8. Once the Transmitter and Receiver unit(s) have been positioned, connect the Cat5
OUT ports provided by the Transmitter unit to each Receiver Unit, using standard UTP
cable, with RJ45 connectors on each end.

Instruction Manual 5
The following diagram illustrates the connection between Transmitter and receiver units.
VGA cable
Cat5 cables
(150m max)
VGA cables
Remote
Displays
ST1214T
ST121R
ST1214T/ ST1218T (local), ST121EXT (extender), ST121R (Remote)
Using the Transmitter Unit, you can split the VGA signal from the source into 4 separate
VGA signals, for reception at remote locations. While the maximum transmission distance
of the Transmitter is 150m (492ft), using the Extender Unit as a signal repeater adds
another 100m (328ft) to the total transmission distance, for a total extension of 250m
(820ft).
1. Situate the Transmitter Unit so that it is near your VGA video source as well as an
available power source.
2. Connect the VGA video source to the VGA IN port on the Transmitter, using a standard
male-female VGA cable.
3. Connect the Transmitter to the power source, using the power adapter provided.
4. Situate the Extender Unit up to 150m (492ft) away from the Transmitter unit, ensuring
that the Extender Unit is able to connect to an available power outlet.

Instruction Manual 6
OPTIONAL: with the optional mounting brackets (StarTech.com ID: ST121MOUNT), any
ST121 series receiver can be securely mounted to a wall or other surface.
5. Using a standard UTP cable with RJ45 terminators on each end, connect the Cat5 OUT
port provided by the Transmitter Unit to the Cat5 IN port provided by the Extender
Unit.
6. Connect the Extender Unit to an available power outlet, using the adapter provided.
OPTIONAL: You can connect two monitors directly to the Extender Unit. To do so, simply
connect the monitors to the MONITOR OUT ports on the Extender Unit.
7. Repeat step 4 to 7 for each Receiver Unit that will be used in conjunction with an
Extender (up to 8).
8. Situate the Receiver Unit up to 150m (492ft) away from the Extender Unit, so that it is
near the intended display(s) as well as an available power source.
9. Connect the Receiver Unit to the power source using the power adapter provided.
10.Using a standard UTP cable with RJ45 terminators on each end, connect the Cat5 OUT
port provided by the Extender Unit to the Cat5 IN port provided by Receiver Unit.
NOTE: Each Receiver Unit can be connected to two separate displays simultaneously. To
connect two monitors, simply connect a VGA cable from the second Monitor Out port to
a second display.

Instruction Manual 7
The following diagram illustrates the connection between Transmitter and Receiver units,
with the addition of an Extender Unit. Please note that although only one Extender is
used in this illustration, up to four can be used simultaneously.
ST1214T
ST121EXT
ST121R
ST121R
Video Source
VGA cable
Cat5 cables
(max 150m)
Remote
Displays
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for this video extender as it is an external hardware only
solution, invisible to the computer system.