StarTech.com ST121HDBT5 User manual

Manual Revision: 03/11/2014
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ST121HDBT5
HDMI over Cat 5/6 Extender w/ Serial & IR –
330ft (100m)
*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.
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View - Transmitter / Receiver Unit............................................................................................ 1
Rear View - Transmitter/Receiver Unit ............................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Preparing Your Site ................................................................................3
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Specications..........................................................................................5
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Product Diagram
Front View - Transmitter / Receiver Unit
Rear View - Transmitter/Receiver Unit
Link LEDs Status
(Power)
LED
Power jack
Grounding
Bolt
Link (RJ-45
Connector)
IR out portIR in port
HDMI out port
Serial in port
Serial out port
LAN Ports 1, 2,
and 3
IR out
port
IR in
port
HDMI in port

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x HDMI extender
• 1 x HDMI receiver
• 2 x Mounting brackets
• 1 x IR sensor kit (Transmitter cable \ Receiver cable)
• 1 x CAT5 Cable
• 2 x Foot pad set
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 2 x Grounding Wire
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• HDMI® enabled video source device (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player)
• HDMI® enabled display device (i.e. television, projector)
• Available AC electrical outlet for either the transmitter or receiver
• 2x HDMI® Cables (for video source to transmitter, and receiver to display)

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Preparing Your Site
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.
Note: This HDMI extender kit features Power over cable, allowing both the
transmitter and Receiver to be powered from a single power source that connects
to either the transmitter or receiver unit. Please ensure that unit you’ve chosen to
power is situated near an available AC electrical outlet. Make sure all devices are
turned o before beginning installation.
Before you begin Hardware Installation ensure both Transmitter and Receiver are
properly grounded.
Installation
Hardware Installation
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 port on the Transmitter Unit.
c) (Optional) If you’ve chosen to connect the power adapter to the transmitter unit,
connect the power adapter from the power adapter port to an available wall outlet.
d) (Optional) If using the Extender to extend up to three 10/100 Network signal(s),
connect up to three Ethernet cable(s) from the Network gateway to the LAN Port(s)
on the Transmitter Unit.
e) (Optional) If using the Extender kit to transmit an infrared (IR) device signal, and
the device receiving the IR signal is on the Receiver side. Connect the IR Transmitter
Cable to the IR-RX port on the Transmitter Unit, and position the extended IR sensor
directly in front of the video source’s IR sensor. Check the manual of your video
source device for the IR sensor location. If the device receiving the IR signal is on
the Transmitter side, and connect the IR Transmitter Cable to the IR-TX port, and
position the IR sensor where the remote control will point.
f) (Optional) If using the Extender kit to transmit a serial signal. Connect a serial cable
(not included) from the serial in port on the Transmitter unit to the serial port on the
local device.

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2. Install RJ45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet Cable
a) Connect an RJ45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable (not included) to the RJ45
connector on the Transmitter unit.
Note: If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5e
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to connect the Host Unit to the
Remote Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with a RJ45 connector. The
cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
OR
If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5 unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) network cabling between the Host Unit and the Remote Unit has 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.
The cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
b) Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 cable run to the RJ45 connector on the
Receiver Unit.
3. Install Receiver Unit
a) Position the Receiver Unit near the video display (i.e. television, projector).
b) Connect the Display to the HDMI out port on the Receiver unit using an HDMI cable.
c) (Optional) If you’ve chosen to connect the power adapter to the Receiver unit,
connect the power adapter from the power adapter port to an available wall outlet.
d) (Optional) If using the Extender to extend up to three 10/100 Network signal(s),
connect up to three Ethernet cable(s) from the LAN Port(s) on the Receiver Unit to
RJ-45 port on your network device(s).
e) (Optional) If using the Extender kit to transmit an infrared (IR) device signal, and the
device receiving the IR signal is on the Transmitter side. Connect the IR Transmitter
Cable to the IR-TX port on the Receiver Unit, and position the IR sensor where the
remote control will point. If the device receiving the IR signal is on the Transmitter
side, and connect the IR Transmitter Cable to the IR-TX port, and position the
extended IR sensor directly in front of the video source’s IR sensor. Check the
manual of your video source device for the IR sensor location.
f) (Optional) If using the Extender kit to transmit a serial signal. Connect a serial cable
(not included) from the serial out port on the Receiver unit to the serial port on the
remote device.
4. Your source video image will now appear on the remote video display.

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Specications
Local Unit Connectors
2x IrDA (Infrared; SIR/FIR)
1x HDMI (19 pin) Female
4x RJ-45 Female
1x RS232 (9 pin) Female
Remote Unit Connectors
2x IrDA (Infrared; SIR/FIR)
1x HDMI (19 pin) Female
4x RJ-45 Female
1x RS232 (9 pin) Male
Maximum Data Transfer Rate HDMI - 3.4Gbps
Max Distance 100 m / 330 ft
Maximum Digital Resolutions 1080p @ 60Hz, 48-bit
Wide Screen Supported Yes
Audio Specications Supports Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD MA

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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
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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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