StarTech.com ST121USBHD User manual

Quick install guide
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Manual Revision: 01/08/2016
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Packaging contents
• 1 x HDMI over CAT6 transmitter
• 1 x HDMI over CAT6 receiver
• 2 x Ethernet cables
• 2 x USB to Mini-USB cables
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1 x mounting kit
• 1 x quick install guide
System requirements
• 1 x HDMI® enabled video source device with cabling (i.e. computer,
Blu-ray Player)
• 1 x HDMI enabled display with cabling (i.e. television, projector)
• 2 x available USB power source or AC electrical outlet at the
location for the transmitter and receiver
• (Optional) 4x USB peripheral devices
ST121USBHD
HDMI® over CAT6 extender with 4-port USB hub - up to 165 ft (50m)
*actual product may vary from photos
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 or
mount the display appropriately.
Notes: Please ensure that the transmitter and receiver units are
situated near an available AC electrical outlet or a USB power source.
Make sure all devices are turned o before beginning 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 USB peripheral devices
using the USB hub, please connect a USB to Mini-USB cable (not
included) from the USB host connection port on the transmitter
to an available USB port on your source device (i.e. computer).
Note: All USB ports on this extender are USB 2.0
Note: While two USB to Mini-USB cables are included, these are
required to provide power to the extender and receiver. A third
cable that is not included is required for console support.
Product overview
Front view
Rear view
Transmitter Unit Receiver Unit
Transmitter Unit Receiver Unit
HDMI
input
USB host
connection
(Mini-USB)
HDMI
output
USB hub
ports
power
source
(Mini-USB)
link out A (RJ-45
Connector)
3. link out B
(RJ-45 Connector)
power
source
(Mini-USB)
3. link out B
(RJ-45 Connector)
link out A (RJ-45
Connector)
USB hub ports

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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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
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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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
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d) Connect a power source to the transmitter unit, by connecting
one of the included USB to Mini-USB cables from the power
source port on the transmitter unit to a USB power source. If a
USB power source is not available, you can connect the included
power adapter to an electrical outlet.
2. Install RJ45 terminated Cat5e or CAT6 Ethernet Cables
a) Connect an RJ45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable
(not included) to the link out A (RJ-45 connector) on the
transmitter unit.
b) Connect another RJ45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable
(not included) to the link out B (RJ-45 connector) on the
transmitter unit.
Note: If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough
Ethernet cabling to connect the Host Unit to the Remote Unit’s
location, and that each end is terminated with an 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 Ethent 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).
c) Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable (from link out A)
to the link in A (RJ-45 connector) on the receiver unit.
d) Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable (from link out B)
to the link in B (RJ-45 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 video source to the HDMI out port on the receiver
unit using an HDMI cable (not included).
c) (Optional) If you’ve chosen to connect USB peripheral devices
through the extender, connect each of your peripheral devices to
one of the available USB hub ports on the receiver unit.
d) Connect a power source to the receiver unit, by connecting one
of the included USB to Mini-USB cables from the power source
port on the transmitter unit to a USB power source. If a USB power
source is not available, you can connect the included power
adapter to an electrical outlet.
4. Your source video image will now appear on the remote video
display, and your USB peripheral devices can be operated
from the remote location.
Note: The performance of this extender will vary depending
on the length and type of your cabling. Please review the chart
below to determine the best solution for your setup.
Cable type Distance Max. resolution
Shielded CAT6 50m (maximum) 1080i
40m 1080p
Unshielded CAT6 30m (maximum) 1080p
Shielded and
unshielded CAT5e 15m (maximum) 1080p