StarTech.com ST121UTP232 - Manual (Page 7)

Instruction Manual
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Please note that the following instructions assume that both Serial and VGA
connections will be used. If you are using the extender with only serial or only VGA,
please disregard any steps pertaining to the unused connection.
Installing the Transmitter Unit
1. Place the Transmitter Unit near the computer/video source.
2. Switch off the computer and disconnect any existing VGA connections.
3. Connect one end of a standard male/male VGA cable to the port marked VGA IN,
located on the rear panel of the local unit.
4. Connect the remaining end of the VGA cable used in step 3, to the VGA out port on
the computer video card (or other signal source).
5. Connect one end of an RS-232 Serial cable to the port marked RS232 IN on the
Transmitter Unit.
6. Connect the remaining end of the RS-232 cable used in step #5, to the Serial
output port on the host computer.
7. Insert the round, metal connector from the included power adapter to the port
marked POWER on the rear panel of the Transmitter unit.
8. Connect the remaining end of the power adapter to an available power
receptacle.
9. Optional: If you wish to locate a display near the video source, please insert the
VGA cable provided by the monitor/display to the VGA OUT port located on the
front panel of the Transmitter unit.
Installing the Receiver Unit
1. Place the Receiver Unit near the display and/or serial peripheral you wish to use.
2. Connect the VGA display to the port marked VGA OUT, located on the rear panel of
the Receiver unit.
3. Connect the RS232 OUT port located on the rear panel of the Receiver Unit to the
desired Serial peripheral.
4. Connect the rounded metal connector from the included power adapter to the
port marked POWER on the rear panel of the Receiver unit.
5. Connect the remaining end of the power adapter to an available power
receptacle.
Linking the Transmitter and Receiver Units
Once the Transmitter and Receiver Units have been situated and installed, connect the
two devices together using standard Cat5 Ethernet cable terminated at both ends with
an RJ45 connector. For longer transmissions, it is advisable to use as little Cat5 cable
as possible (i.e. avoid using excess cable), to ensure optimum picture quality at the
remote display