StarTech.com ST121UTPEU manual

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    Video Extender ST121UTP Instruction Manual Actual product may vary from photo Ethernet VGA Signal Extender for Dist ances up to 500 feet (150 m)[...]

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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 a[...]

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    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarT ech.com VGA signal extender . This product allows you to extend the range of a VGA source (usually a computer) up to 500 feet (150 meters) using industry-standard Ethernet cabling. Y ou can have two displays at both the local and remote location, with little or no loss of image quality . Perfect for cla[...]

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    locations as possible and avoid practices such as “coiling” unused cable in a ceiling or behind the display . Contents This package should contain: 1 x Local Unit (transmitter) 1 x Remote Unit (receiver) 2 x AC power adapter 1 x Instruction Manual Connecting Your Signal Extender This product is composed of two different units: the Local Unit an[...]

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    Installing the Local Unit 1: Place the Local Unit near the local computer . 2: Switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA and audio connections. 3: If desired, connect the data cable from the local computer display(s) to the video out ports (marked with a monitor symbol) on the Local Unit. This will enable you to see video locally whil[...]

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    Installing the Remote Unit 1: Connect the Remote Unit to the Ethernet cable connection from the Local Unit, marked Cat5 IN . 2: Connect the data cable from the display(s) to the opposite side of the Remote Unit, marked with monitor icons (see above). Y ou may choose to have either one or two displays at the remote location connected to the Remote U[...]

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    Troubleshooting The following section provides troubleshooting help. The solutions are arranged in the order they should be attempted in most situations. If you continue to have difficulties after attempting the solutions in this section, please contact StarT ech.com technical support using any of the methods on page 8. Symptom: The remote displays[...]

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    Specifications Instruction Manual 6 Maximum Resolution 1024 x 768 (at maximum Ethernet cable length) Actual maximum resolution varies by Ethernet cable length Maximum Range 500 feet (150 meters) Ethernet Cabling T ype Straight-through Unshielded T wisted Pair (UTP) Cat. 5+ Connectors Local Unit 1 x HD-15 male VGA (video in) 1 x RJ-45 2 x HD-15 fema[...]

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    Accessory Products from StarTech.com Contact your local StarT ech.com dealer or visit www .startech.com for cables or other accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product. 25 ft Blue Snagless Category 5e (350 MHz) UTP Patch Cable RJ45P A TCH25 35 ft Blue Snagless Category 5e (350 MHz) UTP Patch Cable RJ45P A TCH35 5[...]

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    Technical Support StarT ech.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 our Web site to access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. USA/Canada: www.startech.com/support UK/Ireland/Europe: uk.starte[...]

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    Revised: 21 October 2004 (Rev . B)[...]