StarTech.com VS321HDBTK User manual

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Product Diagram (VS321HDBTK)
Transmitter Front View
Transmitter Rear View
Receiver Front View
Multi-Input HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Built-In Switch
Receiver Rear View
Transmitter
Port Function
Front
1Port LED Indicators Indicates the selected HDMI Input Port
2Infrared Sensor Receives infrared signals for remote control of the device
3Status LED Indicator Indicates the status of the Transmitter
4Input Selection
Buttons Select an active HDMI Input Port
5Standby Button Enter or exit Standby Mode
Rear
6DC 12V Power Port Connect a Power Source
7Serial Control Port Connect to a Computer using an RJ11 to RS232 Adapter
for Serial Control
8EDID Copy Button Copy EDID settings from the Remote Display
9Mode Switch Switch between Manual, Automatic and Priority HDMI
source selection
10 HDMI Input Ports Connect HDMI source devices
11 System Ground Connect a Grounding Wire to prevent damage from
static electricity
12 Video Link Output
Port Connect the Receiver via CAT5e/6 Cable
13 EDID LED Indicator Indicates the EDID Copy status
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-
party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
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Installation
Note: Ensure the HDMI Display Device and the HDMI Source Devices are powered o
before you begin the installation.
1. (Optional - for grounding) Connect one end of the Grounding Wire to the System
Ground on the Transmitter and the other end to the Earth Ground in your
Building.
2. (Optional - for grounding) Connect one end of your Grounding Wire to the System
Ground on the Receiver and the other end to the Earth Ground in your Building.
3. Connect an HDMI Cable (sold separately) to an Output Port on the HDMI Source
Device and to one of the HDMI IN Ports on the Transmitter.
4. Repeat step #1 for each of your remaining HDMI Source Devices.
Note: Each HDMI Port is numbered, please take note of which number is assigned to
each HDMI Source Device.
5. Connect a CAT5e/6 Cable to the Video Link Output Port on the Transmitter and
to the Video Link Input Port on the Receiver.
6. Connect an HDMI Cable (sold separately) to the HDMI Output Port on the
Receiver and to an HDMI Input Port on the HDMI Display Device.
7. Connect the Universal Power Adapter to an available Power Source and to the
Power Adapter Port on either the Transmitter or the Receiver.
Note: VS321HDBTK uses Power over Cable (PoC) to provide power to both units when
the Universal Power Adapter is connected to either the Transmitter or Receiver.
8. Power on your HDMI Display, followed by each of your HDMI Source Devices.
9. (Optional - for serial control) Connect the RJ11 Cable to the Serial Control Port on
the Transmitter and to the RJ11 to RS232 Converter.
10. (Optional - for serial control) Connect the RJ11 to RS232 Converter to a Serial Port
(DB9 Port) on your Computer.
Requirements
• HDMI Source Devices (up to 4K @ 30 Hz) x 3
• HDMI M/M Cables (sold separately) x 4
• HDMI Display Device x 1
• CAT5e/6 Cable x 1
• (Optional) Grounding Wires x 2
For the latest requirements and to view the full User Manual, please visit
www.startech.com/VS321HDBTK.
Receiver
Port Function
Front
14 HDMI Output Port Connect an HDMI Display Device
Rear
15 DC 12V Power Port Connect a Power Source
16 Status LED Indicator Indicates the status of the Receiver
17 System Ground Connect a Grounding Wire to prevent damage from static
electricity
18 Video Link Input
Port Connect the Transmitter via CAT5e/6 Cable