StarTech.com STDHVHDBT User manual

Manual Revision: 02/01/2017
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STDHVHDBT
Multi-Input HDBaseT Extender - 230 ft
*actual product may vary from

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accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Transmitter diagram.......................................................................................... 1
Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear view...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Receiver diagram................................................................................................ 2
Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Rear view...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction......................................................................................................... 3
Package contents...................................................................................................................................... 3
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Preparing your site............................................................................................. 4
Installation............................................................................................................ 4
Operation.............................................................................................................. 5
Mode selection and switch operation............................................................................................... 5
VGA screen shifting.................................................................................................................................. 6
Set EDID........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Manual operation with serial control................................................................................................. 8
LED indicators .................................................................................................... 12
Technical support............................................................................................... 14
Warranty information ....................................................................................... 14

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1. Selected port LEDs
2. Input selection buttons
3. IR sensor
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Rear view
4. Function buttons
5. Remote output LED
6. Local output LED
7. Output buttons
Front view
Transmitter diagram
1. DC 12V power port
2. (Control) RJ11 serial jack
3. IR Out/In ports (not active)
4. HDMI output port
5. HDBaseT output port
6. Audio In 3.5mm port (for VGA)
7. VGA input port
8. DP input port
9. HDMI 1 input port
10. HDMI 2 input port
11. Mode switch
12. Auto Inventory EDID switch
13. EDID COPY button
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1. HDMI output
2. Status LED
1. DC power port
2. HDBaseT input port
3. Grounding bolt
Receiver diagram
Front view
Rear view

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Introduction
Package contents
• 1 x multi-input HDBaseT extender switch (transmitter)
• 1 x HDBaseT receiver
• 1 x IR remote control
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA, EU, UK, ANZ)
• 2 x mounting brackets
• 1 x RJ11-to-RS232 converter
• 1 x 5 ft [1.5 m] RJ11 cable
• 1 x 4 ft [1.2 m] RJ45 cable
• 8 x foot pads
• 1 x screw kit
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• Two HDMI video sources with cabling.
• One DisplayPort video source with cabling.
• One VGA video source with cabling.
• One remote HDMI display with cabling.
• A length of CAT5e or CAT6 cable running the distance between your transmitter and
receiver.
• One local HDMI display with cabling (optional).

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Preparing your site
1. Set up your local HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA video sources in your desired local
location.
2. Set up your remote display in your desired location.
Notes:
• Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are located near an AC power outlet.
• Ensure all devices are powered o.
Installation
1. Connect each of your video sources to the input ports on the transmitter, using the
required cabling (not included).
2. (Optional for local video output) connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your local
HDMI display and to the transmitter’s HDMI output port.
3. Connect the power adapter port on the extender switch to your AC outlet using the
power adapter, and press the power button to power on the extender switch.
4. Connect an RJ45 terminated CAT5e or CAT6 cable to the HDBaseT output on the
extender switch and to the HDBaseT input port on the receiver.
Important Notes:
• Use only the receivers included with this kit. The included HDBaseT receivers
use 12V POC, mixing hardware with a dierent HDBaseT kit can damage your
equipment.
• Do not route the cable through any networking equipment.
5. Power up each of your devices. The image from your video source will now appear
on your remote display (and local display, if connected in step 2).
6. (Optional for serial control) connect the RJ11 cable (included) to the (Control) RJ11
serial jack on the extender switch and to the RJ11-to-RS232 serial converter. Then
connect a 9-pin serial cable (not included) to the RJ11-to-RS232 converter and to
9-pin serial connector on your computer.
Note: The resolution performance of this extender switch will vary depending on the
length of your cabling. Please review the chart below to determine the best solution
for your setup. For best results, StarTech.com recommends shielded CAT6 cable.
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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Operation
Mode selection and switch operation
This HDBaseT switch features multiple operating modes. Review the description and
operating steps for each mode in this section, then use the Mode switch to the set the
HDBaseT switch to your desired operating mode.
Switch mode operation (1. Switch)
Switch mode enables you to switch between video sources by pressing the Input
selection button that corresponds with your desired video source. The active selected
port LEDs will light up indicating which port is selected.
Automatic mode operation (2. Auto)
Automatic mode enables the video converter switch to automatically select the most
recently activated or connected video source. Connect a new device or turn on an
already connected device to automatically switch video sources. The active selected
port LEDs will light up indicating which port is selected.
Priority-A mode operation (3. Pri-A)
Priority-A mode prioritizes the HDMI #1, DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI #2 input ports
respectively. When you turn on a video source that is connected to a higher prioritized
input port, that video source will automatically be selected. Turning o the device will
automatically switch back to the lower prioritized video source.
Priority B mode operation (4. Pri-B)
Priority B mode prioritizes the HDMI #2, VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI #1 input ports
respectively. When you turn on a video source that is connected to a higher prioritized
input port, that video source will automatically be selected. Turning o the device will
automatically switch back to the lower prioritized video source.

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Manual operation with remote control
1. Press buttons 1 through 4 on the right side of the IR remote control to switch
between the HDMI #1, HDMI#2, DisplayPort, and VGA ports respectively.
2. The active selected port LEDs will light up on the extender switch, indicating
which port is selected, and your desired video source will appear on the HDMI and
HDBaseT displays.
VGA screen shifting
Screen shifting can move alignment of the VGA video output to the right or left of the
monitor, depending upon your requirements.
1. Press and hold both of the Function buttons (Function+VGA) simultaneously for 2
seconds until the VGA input LED turns blue and ashes orange.
2. Press the left Function button (VGA) or right Function button to move the screen
right and left respectively, depending upon your desired screen position.
Notes:
• The VGA port is the only video output that’s aected.
• The switch will exit VGA screen shifting mode after being inactive for 20 seconds.
• The maximum number of adjustments is 50 steps (right and left in total).
• The switch will automatically retain your most recent setting.

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Set EDID
When a video source is connected to a display, the display’s EDID is communicated to
the video source. The display’s EDID is comprised of it’s video and audio capabilities.
Displays sharing their EDID ensures optimal performance, by enabling the source to
automatically align it’s video and audio settings to your display. Improper EDID can
cause issues with your display.
As this switch enables you to connect two displays (one local, one remote) to your
video sources, it’s possible that each display will have a variance of audio and video
capabilities.
To ensure optimal performance across both displays, this HDBaseT switch features
EDID emulation and EDID copy. These features enable you choose which settings will
best harmonize across both of your displays, to ensure optimal performance. Follow
the below steps to emulate and/or copy EDID audio and video.
1. Determine whether your ideal setup will be based on emulating 1080p video and
2-channel audio across both displays, or sharing one of the displays video and/or
audio capabilities across each attached display.
Note: You can copy EDID from either your local or remote display. However, you
cannot copy audio from one and video from the other.
2. Set the Auto Inventory EDID switch to your desired setting based on your
determination in step 1.
The Auto Inventory EDID switch lets you set whether you emulate (Auto) or copy
(Inventory) your EDID settings.
Review the table below to determine what the switch should be set to.
3. If you intend to copy EDID from your remote display, press and hold the EDID
copy button for three seconds until the Remote LED ashes GREEN.
If you intend to copy EDID from your local display, press and hold the EDID copy
button for six seconds until the Local LED ashes Green.
Position Video Audio EDID Status
1Emulate (1080p) Emulate (2-CH) Emulates video and audio
2Emulate (1080p) Copy Emulates video and copies audio
3Copy Emulate (2-CH) Copies video and emulates audio
4Copy Copy Copies video and audio

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Manual operation with serial control
1. Congure the settings on your serial port according to the values shown below.
Baud Rate: 38400 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: NoneCE=
Stop Bits: 1
Flow control: None
2. Open your terminal software and congure it to communicate through the COM
port that the switch is connected to. Pressing ?Enter (or any non-valid command
followed by Enter) in the terminal will list the below command readout.
CE=n,a1,a2 - Copy EDID to all input ports
n: Method. a1,a2: Options
1, Default EDID (1080p)
2, Copy from specied monitor a1
3, Make 1024 x 768 EDID
4, Make 1280 x 800 EDID
5, Make 1280 x 1024 EDID
6, Make 1360 x 768 EDID
7, Make 1400 x 1050 EDID
8, Make 1440 x 900 EDID
9, Make 1600 x 900 EDID
10, Make 1600 x 1200 EDID
11, Make 1680 x 1050 EDID
12, Make 1920 x 1080 EDID
13, Make 1920 x 1200 EDID
14, Make 1920 x 1440 EDID
15, Make 2048 x 1152 EDID
16, Make 2560 x 1440 EDID
17, Make 2560 x 1600 EDID
18, Make 3840 x 2160 EDID
19, Make 4096 x 2160 EDID
when n = 1:
a1,a2 not required
when n = 2:
a1: monitor index (1~2), a2: not required
when n = 3~max:
a1: video options
1, DVI 2, HDMI(2D) 3, HDMI(3D)
a2: audio options
1, LPCM 2 ch 8, DTS 5.1 ch
2, LPCM 5.1 ch 9, DTS HD 5.1 ch
3, LPCM 7.1 ch 10, DTS HD 7.1 ch
4, Dolby AC3 5.1 ch 11, MPEG4 AAC 5.1 ch
5, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 ch 12, 5.1 ch combination
6, Dolby TrueHD 7.1 ch 13, 7.1 ch combination
7, Dolby E-AC3 7.1 ch
AVI=n - AV Input Port (n: 1~max)
OLE - Output Local Enable (AV)
OLD - Output Local Disable (AV)
ORE - Output Remote Enable (AV)
ORD - Output Remote Disable (AV)
VS - View Settings
PI - Product Information
FACTORY - Reset as factory default setting
REBOOT - Reboot device
VL - VGA Horizontal Position Shift Left
VR - VGA Horizontal Position Shift Right
TI=n - Set Terminal Interface n: 0 - Human 167 - Machine
LCK=n - Lock / Unlock device n: 0 - Unlock 167 - Lock

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You can enter each of these commands into your terminal and press Enter to control
every faucet of the extender switch. A general description of each primary command is
listed in the table below.
Primary
command
codes
Action Value(s) required?
CE Copies or emulates EDID to all connected
video source devices.
Yes
AVI Switches the selected inputs Yes
OLE Enables the local HDMI output No
OLD Disables the local HDMI output No
ORE Enables the remote video output No
ORD Disables the remote video output No
VS Displays various current settings for video
inputs and outputs
No
PI Displays transmitter product information No
FACTORY Restores factory settings No
REBOOT Reboots the transmitter No
VL Shifts VGA input screen left No
VR Shifts VGA input screen right No
TI Sets terminal mode for manual user
commands or software commands
Yes
LCK Locks and unlocks the switch Yes

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If the command requires a value, the command will be listed in your terminal readout
with =n next to it and a brief explanation of how the value should be utilized.
If multiple values are required, the command is listed in your terminal readout with
=n,a1,a2
If the command you’re entering requires a single value, the command needs to be
modied to Command=Value1.
If the command you’re entering requires multiple values, the command needs to be
modied to Command=Value1,Value2 or Command=Value1,Value2,Value3.
For an example of a command that requires a single value.
The AVI command works to switch between which video source is outputted The
values of 1, 2, 3 and 4 represent the HDMI #1, HDMI#2, DisplayPort, and VGA ports
respectively.
As a command example, to switch your video output to DisplayPort:
1. Type AVI=3 into your terminal, and press Enter on your keyboard.
2. Whichever display is active will now output your DisplayPort source.
For an example of commands that require two and three values.
The CE command works to set EDID and may require up to three values depending
upon your EDID requirements. The rst value represents the method of EDID while the
second and third values will change depending upon the method specied in the rst
value.
If you enter a value of 1 as your primary value, the switch will be set to emulate EDID
with 1080p video and 2 channel audio. This setting does not require a second or third
value.
If you enter a value of 2 as your primary value, EDID will be copied from either your
local or remote displays, depending upon your secondary value. The secondary values
1 and 2 represent your remote and local displays respectively.
As an example, to copy EDID from your remote display.
1. Type CE=2,1 into your terminal, and press Enter on your keyboard.
2. The switch will reboot and EDID will be copied from your remote display.

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If you enter a value between 3 and 19 as your primary value, video EDID will be
emulated based on the resolution that corresponds with the number you entered
that’s listed in your terminal readout. Emulating a specic resolution requires second
and third values. The second value will depend on your video source type, enter 1, 2 or
3 representing DVI, 2D HDMI and 3D HDMI respectively, depending upon which type
of video source you’d like to emulate. Your third value will dene audio EDID. Enter
the value that corresponds with the number you entered that’s listed in your terminal
readout
As an example, to emulate EDID for 2D HDMI with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and 7.1
channel audio.
1. Type CE=3,2,13, into your terminal, and press Enter on your keyboard.
2. The switch will reboot and EDID will be copied from your remote display.
Notes:
• Your video source must be connected to copied EDID from it. If there is
no video source connected your terminal will report that the value you
entered is invalid.
• There are several commands that will be listed in the terminal readout
and are supported by the transmitter. However these commands will not
impact the transmitter’s operation. These commands are supported as a
result of the same rmware being used on dierent devices. Supported
commands that do not have an impact on the operation of the transmitter
are: EQ, IVG, OVG, VDT, VMC, RCID. These commands have been removed
from the terminal readout on page 8, in this manual.

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LED indicators
The transmitter and receiver included in this kit each have LED indicators that light up
with dierent colors to notify you of the device status. The table below lists the activity
for each of these LEDs as well as the corresponding status.
Transmitter LEDs Activity Status
Selected port LEDs
(HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DP, VGA)
Illuminates blue and ashes
three times.
An active video source without HDCP is
connected to the transmitter and that
source is selected.
Illuminates blue ashes once. An active source without HDCP is
connected to the transmitter but that
source is not selected.
Illuminates purple and ashes
three times.
An active video source with HDCP is
connected to the transmitter and that
source is selected.
Illuminates purple and ashes
once.
An active source with HDCP is connected
to the transmitter but that source is not
selected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
red once.
The source is selected but an active video
source is not connected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
orange.
VGA screen shifting is engaged.
Remote output LED
Illuminates blue. The remote output is selected and a
receiver is connected with a remote
monitor attached.
Illuminates blue and ashes
once.
The remote output is selected and a
remote receiver is connected. But there is
no remote monitor detected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
purple once and red twice.
The remote output is selected and a
receiver is connected with a remote
without HDCP is attached.
Local output LED
Illuminates blue. Local output is selected and a monitor
with HDCP is detected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
purple once and red twice.
The local output is selected but no
monitor is detected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
purple once and red twice.
The local output is selected and the
monitor is detected without HDCP.

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Receiver LEDs Activity Status
Status LED
Illuminates blue. The receiver has an active link with the
transmitter.
Illuminates blue ashes red. Receiver has power, but there is no active
link with the transmitter.

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misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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