StarTech.com ST124HDBT User manual

Manual Revision: 03/23/2022
Quick-start guide
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Packaging contents
• 1 x 3-port HDBaseT extender
• 3 x HDBaseT receivers
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA / EU / UK / AU)
• 4 x IR blasters (red IR diode)
• 4 x IR receiver (dark green IR diode)
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• 1 x HDMI video source with cabling
• 1 x local HDMI display with cabling
• 3 x remote HDMI displays with cabling
• 3 x CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 cables, each with enough length to reach
from your video source to the location of each display
ST124HDBT
3-Port HDBaseT Extender Kit - Up to 4K
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Preparing your site
1. Set up your local HDMI video source in your desired location.
2. Set up your local HDMI display in the same location as your video
source.
3. Set up each of your remote displays in your desired locations.
Notes:
• Please ensure the extender is situated near an available USB
power source.
• Make sure all devices are turned o before you begin the
installation.
Product overview
Transmitter front view
Transmitter rear view
1. HDMI IN port
2. SYNC LED
3. HDMI OUT port - output #4
4. LINK LED
5. EDID switch
6. SERVICE USB port
7. POWER LED
8. DC 24V power port
1. IR IN port
2. IR OUT port
3. CAT5e/6/7 OUT port - output #1
4. CAT5e/6/7 OUT port - output #2
5. CAT5e/6/7 OUT port - output #3
Installing the extender
1. Position the extender near your video source.
2. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI IN port on the
extender and to the HDMI output port on your source device.
3. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI OUT port
on the extender and to the HDMI input port on your local HDMI
display.
4. Connect the power adapter (included) to the DC 24V power port
on the extender and to an AC power outlet.
5. Connect a CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT7 cable (not included) to each of
the three CAT5e/6/7 OUT ports on the extender, and run each
cable to the location of your remote displays.
Important Notes:
• Use only the receivers included with this kit. The included
HDBaseT receivers use 24V POC, mixing hardware with a
dierent HDBaseT kit can damage your equipment.
• Do not route the cables through any networking equipment.
• Your remote display with the lowest capabilities should be
routed to output #1.
6. Position the receivers near each of your remote displays.
7. Connect each of the CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT7 cables (not included)
to the CAT5e/6/7 IN ports on your remote HDBaseT displays or
receivers.
8. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI OUT port
on each of the receivers and on the HDMI input on each of your
5 6 7
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5
Receiver front view Receiver rear view
5
1. POWER LED
2. LINK LED
3. CAT5e/6/7 IN
4. Serial port (not in use)
5. IR IN port
6. IR OUT port
7. HDMI OUT port
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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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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
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.
8. Power up your local display and each of your remote devices. The
image from your video source will now appear on each of your
displays.
9. (Optional) If using theHDBaseT Kit to extend infrared (IR) signals:
If the device receiving the IR signal is at the local side (i.e.
video source):
a) Connect an IR blaster to the IR OUT port on the transmitter,
and position the IR sensor directly in front of the local device’s IR
sensor.
b) Connect the IR Receiver(s) to the IR IN port(s) on the receiver(s),
and position the IR sensor(s) where you’ll point your IR remote
control(s).
or
If the device receiving the IR signal is at the remote side (i.e
display):
a) Connect the IR blaster(s) to the IR OUT port(s) on the Receiver(s),
and position the IR sensor(s) directly in front of the remote IR
sensor(s) on the remote device(s).
b) Connect an IR Receiver to the IR IN port on the transmitter, and
position the IR sensor where you’ll point your IR remote control.
Setting the EDID operating mode
When a video source is connected to a display, EDID information
is shared between devices, enabling the source to know which
resolution and audio specication the display supports. However,
because this extender can be connected to four dierent displays,
each with potentially dierent EDID information, the best EDID
information that can be supported by all attached monitors must be
dened.
To maximize compatibility with your displays, this extender features
two dierent EDID modes. Please review the description of each
mode in this section, to determine which mode is optimal for your
setup. Then use the EDID mode switch, to set the video extender to
your desired mode.
STD mode (standard)
STD mode congures all EDID settings for a resolution of 1920x1080
at 60 Hz and an audio specication of 2-channel stereo. This mode is
ideal for most HD displays, and is the default setting of the extender.
TV mode
TV mode congures all of your displays to the EDID settings of the
display connected to the CAT5e/6/7 OUT port - output #1 port. This
mode is ideal for displays with high resolution support, such as 4K
monitors, or surround sound congurations with 5.1 or 7.1 audio
specications.
Note: In TV mode, it’s important to ensure the other connected
displays can support the same maximum resolution as the display
connected that’s connected to the CAT5e/6/7 OUT port - output #1
port.
Note: The resolution performance of this extender will vary
depending on the length of your network cabling. Please review the
chart below to determine the best solution for your setup. For best
results, StarTech.com recommends shielded CAT6 cable.
LED indicators
The extender has three green LED indicators that light up to notify
you of the extender’s status. Please review the table below to
interpret the LED activity on the receiver.
LED Status
Sync Lights up when the HDMI IN port on the receiver
has an active source connected.
Link Lights up when the extender and receiver are
actively connected to each other.
Power Lights up when extender or receiver has power
connected.
Distance Maximum resolution
35 m (115 ft.) or less 4K x 2K at 30 Hz
Up to 70 m (230 ft.) 1080p at 60 Hz
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