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    HDMI Video Extender HDMI Audio/Video Extender over Cat5 with RS232 and IR Control ST121UTPHDMI ST121UTPHDGB ST121UTPHDEU Instruction Manual Manual Revision:11/26/2010 For the most up-to-date inf ormation, please visit www.startech.com[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to pro vide reasonab le protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency e[...]

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    i T able of Content s Int roduct ion ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .... .. 1 P ackaging Contents............................................................. 1 System Requirements ......................................................... 1 F ront Vie w- T ransmitter/Receiver Unit ..........................[...]

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    1 Introduction The ST121UTPHDMI HDMI Audio Video Extender ov er Cat5 with RS232 and IR extends an HDMI source signal up to 80 meters (260 f eet) using a standard Cat5 or better UTP/STP cable, giving y ou the freedom to optimize the placement of your displa y without sacr ificing image quality . Compliance with High Speed HDMI (1.3) as well as HDCP[...]

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    2 Front Vie w- T ransmit ter/Receiv er Unit Rear View- T ransmitter/Receiver Unit[...]

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    3 Installation Make sure all de vices are tur ned off before beginning installation. Hardware Installation 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the video source de vice (i.e. computer , game console, PVR/D VR) to the “In” HDMI connector on the T ransmitter unit. 2. OPTIONAL: If also transmitting IR control over Cat5, connect the IR emitter and receive[...]

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    4 7. If Step 2 previously perf or med, connect and position the IR emitter/ receiver probes appropriately from the Receiver unit. 8. If Step 3 previously perf or med, connect a male DB9 serial cable from the Receiver unit to the RS232 serial de vice. The male pinout on the DB9 connector is identical to that of the pinout on the male cable plugged i[...]

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    5 Specications ST121UTPHDMI ST121UTPHDGB ST121UTPHDEU Video Signal High Speed HDMI (1.3) Connectors (T ransmitter) 1 x HDMI type A female 1 x RJ45 female 1 x DB9 female 2 x IR probe connector 1 x DC P ower Connectors (Receiver) 1 x HDMI type A female 1 x RJ45 female 1 x DB9 male 2 x IR probe connector 1 x DC P ower LEDs (per unit) 1 x P ower 1 x[...]

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    6 ST121UTPHDMI ST121UTPHDGB ST121UTPHDEU Supported Protocols RS232 Maximum Serial Baud Rate 115, 200 Kbps IR Interface Bi-directional 38Khz / ±10° / 5m P ower Adapter 5VDC, 2000mA, center positiv e Operating T emperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F) Storage T emperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F) Humidity 0% ~ 95% Dimensions (LxWxH) 130.0mm[...]

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    7 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical suppor t is an integ ral par t of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If you e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is [...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a div erse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels , including gov ernment, education and industr ial facilities to name just a few . We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management sol[...]