StarTech com ST121USBHD HDMI Over CAT6 Extender with 4-port USB Hub User Guide

June 12, 2024
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StarTech com ST121USBHD HDMI Over CAT6 Extender with 4-port USB Hub

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Product Information

  • Product ID: ST121USBHD
  • Max Resolution: 1080p
  • Cable Distance:
    • Shielded CAT6: 50m
    • Shielded CAT6: 40m
    • Unshielded CAT6: 30m
    • Shielded/Unshielded CAT5e: 15m
  • Component:
    • LED Indicators
    • HDMI Output
    • USB 2.0 Hub Ports (4 ports)
    • Mounting Holes
    • HDMI Input
    • USB Host Connection
    • Mini-USB Power Input
    • RJ45 Ports (8 ports)

Product Usage Instructions

  1. 1. (Optional) Mounting Kit:

Note : Before mounting the HDMI Extender, make sure that the surface you are mounting to is strong enough to support the HDMI Extender. It is recommended that the HDMI Extender is mounted on a wall stud to provide the correct support.

  • Determine the Mounting Surface for the Transmitter and Receiver
  • Place the Mounting Brackets beside the Transmitter and Receiver. Align the Holes in the Mounting Brackets with the Holes on the sides of the Transmitter and Receiver
  • Insert two Screws through each Mounting Bracket and into the HDMI Extended Tighten each Screw using a Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • Mount the HDMI Extender to the desired Mounting Surface using the appropriate Mounting Hardware (e.g. Wood Screws)
  • Install the Transmitter and Receiver:
  1. 1. 

Note: For full functionality, both Ethernet Cables must be connected between the Transmitter and Receiver. Both Ethernet Cables should be the same type and length.

  1. 1.       1. Position the Transmitter and Receiver near the HDMI Source and Display.
    1. Connect an HDMI Cable (not included) from the HDMI Source to the HDMI Input Port on the Transmitter.
    2. Connect an HDMI Cable (not included) from the HDMI Output Port on the Receiver to an available HDMI Input on the HDMI Display.
    3. Connect a Mouse, Keyboard, or other USB Peripheral Devices to the USB Hub Ports, located on the Receiver.
    4. Connect CAT5e/6 Cables from the RJ45 Ports on the Transmitter to the RJ45 Ports on the Receiver.

Note: The cabling cannot go through any networking equipment (e.g. router, switch, etc.). Video and Data RJ45 Ports must connect to their respective counterpart on the Transmitter and Receiver.

  1. 1. Connect the USB to Mini-USB Cable from the Power Input on the Receiver to an available USB Port/Wall Charger.
  2. Connect a USB to Mini-USB Cable from the Host Device to the USB Host Connection on the Transmitter.
  3. (Optional) If connecting High Powered USB Devices, connect a
  4. USB to Mini-USB Cable (not included) from the Mini-USB Power Input on the Transmitter to an available USB Port/Wall Charger.
  5. LED Indicators:
    • USB LED Behaviour:
    • Off: Disconnected or No Power
    • Solid Yellow: Connection established between Transmitter and Receiver
    • Video LED Behaviour (Transmitter Only):
    • Off: No video signal
    • Solid Green: Video signal present
    • Solid Red: HDCP handshake error
    • Blue with Single Flash: HDMI cable not connected
    • Blue with Double Flash: HDMI cable connected but no video signal

Product ID

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Cable Distance

Cable Type Distance Max Resolution
Shielded CAT6 50m 1080i
Shielded CAT6 40m 1080p
Unshielded CAT6 30m 1080p
Shielded/Unshielded CAT5e 15m 1080p

Product Information
For the latest drivers/software, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/ST121USBHD

Component Function
1 LED Indicators

Connections**

•      See below for more information

2| HDMI Output| •      Connect to an HDMI Display
3| USB 2.0 Hub Ports| •      Connect a Mouse, Keyboard , or other USB Peripherals

4

|

Mounting Holes

| •      Install the included Mounting Kit

•      Two Holes on each side of the Transmitter

and Receiver

5| HDMI Input| •      Connect to an HDMI Source Device
6| USB Host Connection| •      Connect to a USB Port on the Host Device
7| Mini-USB Power Input| •      Connect to a USB Port on the Host Device , or to an available USB Wall Charger
8| RJ45 Ports| •      Connect the Transmitter and Receiver together, using a CAT6/5e Ethernet Cable (sold separately)

Requirements

  • HDMI Source Device x 1
  • HDMI Display x 1
  • HDMI Cables x 2
  • (Optional) USB Peripherals x 4
  • (Optional) USB Wall Charger x 2
  • (Optional) Phillips Head Screwdriver for Mounting x 1

Package Contents

  • HDMI Over CAT6 Transmitter x 1
  • HDMI Over CAT6 Receiver x 1
  • Ethernet Cables x 2
  • USB to Mini-USB Cables x 2
  • Universal Power Adapter (NA/EU/EJ/AU) x 1
  • Mounting Kit x 1
  • Quick-Start Guide x 1

Installation

(Optional) Mounting Kit
Note: Before mounting the HDMI Extender make sure that the surface you are mounting to is strong enough to support the HDMI Extender. It is recommended that the HDMI Extender is mounted on a wall stud to provide the correct support.

  1. Determine the Mounting Surface for the Transmitter and Receiver.
  2. Place the Mounting Brackets beside the Transmitter and Receiver. Align the Holes in the Mounting Brackets with the Holes on the sides of the Transmitter and Receiver.
  3. Insert two Screws through each Mounting Bracket and into the HDMI Extender.
  4. Tighten each Screw using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
  5. Mount the HDMI Extender to the desired Mounting Surface using the appropriate Mounting Hardware (e.g. Wood Screws).

Install the Transmitter and Receiver
Note : For full functionality, both Ethernet Cables must be connected between the
Transmitter and Receiver. Both Ethernet Cables should be the same type and length.

  1. Position the Transmitter and Receiver near the HDMI Source and Display.

  2. Connect an HDMI Cable (not included) from the HDMI Source to the HDMI Input port on the Transmitter.

  3. Connect an HDMI Cable (not included) from the HDMI Output Port on the Receiver to an available HDMI Input on the HDMI Display.

  4. Connect a Mouse, Keyboard, or other USB Peripheral Devices to the USB Hub Ports, located on the Receiver.

  5. Connect CAT5e/6 Cables from the RJ45 Ports on the Transmitter to the RJ45 Ports on the Receiver.
    Note: The cabling cannot go through any networking equipment (e.g. router, switch, etc.). Video and Data RJ45 Ports must connect to their respective counterpart on the Transmitter and Receiver Connect the USB to Mini-USB Cable from the Power Input on the Receiver to an available USB Port/Wall Charger.

  6. Connect a USB to Mini-USB Cable from the Host Device to the USB Host Connection on the Transmitter.

  7. (Optional) If connecting High Powered USB Devices, connect a USB to Mini-USB Cable (not included) from the Mini-USB Power Input on the Transmitter to an available USB Port/Wall Charger.

LED Indicators
USB LED Behaviour Description
Off Disconnected or No Power
Solid Yellow Connection established between Transmitter and Receiver

Video LED Behaviour| Description
Off| •   Disconnected or No Power
Solid Green

(Transmitter Only)

| •   Transmitter is powered on but no video is detected
Solid Red (Receiver Only)| •   Receiver is powered on but no connection to local unit is detected
Blue with Single Flash| •   Transmitter and Receiver are connected

•   Video functionality established but no video signal is

detected

Blue with Double Flash| •   Transmitter and Receiver are connected

•   Video functionality established

•   USB functionality not established

Blue Pattern Flashing| •   Transmitter and Receiver are connected and working

Regulatory Compliance

FCC – Part 15
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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different 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 modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 officers, directors, employees, or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceeding 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. 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.

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Ltd. 45 Artisans Cres
London, Ontario
N5V 5E9
Canada

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