StarTech.com DisplayPort ST124DP Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 07/09/2013

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ST124DP

4-Port DisplayPort® Video Splitter ­2560x1600

*actual product may vary from photos

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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 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.

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Table of Contents

Product Overview ..................................................................................1

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................................1

Introduction ............................................................................................ 2

Packaging Contents .................................................................................................................................2

System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................2

Hardware Installation ............................................................................3

Hardware Operation ..............................................................................3

Mode Video Audio..................................................................................5

Specications .......................................................................................... 6

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information ............................................................................ 7

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Product Overview

Front View

Rear View

Remote Control

Active Port

LEDs

Status

LED

Stanby/Function

Button

Output Port

Activation

Buttons

Output Ports

Input Port

EDID

Selection

Switch

EDID

Copy

Button

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Introduction

This 4-Port DisplayPort video splitter lets you share a single DisplayPort signal with up
to four DisplayPort-capable Monitor or Projectors.

Supporting dual link video resolutions up to 2560x1600, this DisplayPort splitter
also acts as video distribution amplier/signal amplier, allowing you to locate your
DisplayPort-capable displays up to 50ft (15m) away from the DisplayPort source.

A perfect addition to virtually any application requiring the high quality video
delivered by DisplayPort devices, the DP video splitter is easy to install and provides
awless, distortion-free digital video.

The ST124DP is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime
technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 4-Port DisplayPort Video Splitter - 2560x1600

• 1x Power Adapter

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• DisplayPort Video source device (i.e. computer)

• DisplayPort display devices (i.e. television, projector)

• DisplayPort cables, up to 5 for the desired Number of output devices (up to 4) and
input device (1)

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Hardware Installation

NOTE: Ensure your DisplayPort enabled video source, and DisplayPort enabled
Display Devices are powered o before you begin installation.

1. Connect a DisplayPort Cable (not included) from your DisplayPort Video Source (i.e.
computer) to the input Port on the ST124DP.

2. Connect a DisplayPort cable (not included) from the output ports on the ST124DP
to each desired display device (up to 4).

NOTE: Each port is numbered, please take note of which number is assigned to each
display device.

3. Power on each display device, followed by your DisplayPort video source

4. Connect the included power adapter to the power adapter port on the ST124DP.

5. Take the ST124DP out of Standby mode by Pressing the Stanby/Function Button

6. Your Video source will now appear on each attached Display device.

Hardware Operation

1. Manually power on and o displays using the Output Port Activation Buttons

NOTE: By default each Output port is activated upon initial ST124DP activation.

Manually Power o a display device

a) Press the port activation button that corresponds with the number assigned to
the desired display device.

b) The corresponding Active Port LED will ash red, turn solid red, and turn o. An
audio indication will be heard.

Manually Power on a display device

a) To power on a display device, press the port activation button that corresponds
with the number assigned to desired display device.

b) The corresponding Active Port LED will ash red, turn solid red, and turn o. An
audio indication will be heard.

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2. Manually Place the ST124DP in and out of Standby mode

a) To manually place the ST124DP into standby mode, and turn o all attached
display devices. Press and hold the standby/function button for 5 seconds. The
Blue LED will turn o indicating the standby process has begun. In this state the LED
will ash every 5 seconds.

b) To manually bring the ST124DP out of standby mode, and turn o all attached
display devices. Press and hold the standby/function button for 5 seconds. The
Blue ashing LED will turn solid and the display devices will turn back on.

3. Remote Control Operation

a) Turn ON/OFF Monitor Press the button number on the remote that corresponds
with the display you wish to power on/o and then press VIDEO.

b) Disable Audio Press the button number on the remote that corresponds with
audio destination you wish to disable and then press Audio.

4. EDID Monitor Emulation

EDID allows the video source to output the most ideal signal to the video display.
The “EDID Copy” function on the ST124DP ensures that EDID is still active through
the switch. This function allows the system either to read the necessary EDID
information from the display or to copy EDID from an individual display device
attached to the switch.

NOTE: Before starting, slide the Switch to the desired position.

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Mode Video Audio

Mode Function

1 No EDID

2 Copy Audio EDID

3 Copy Video EDID

4

Copy all (Audio +

Vidoe) EDID

a) Apply power to the unit.

b) Connect the (EDID compliant) monitor to OUT 1 of the Unit and power on
the monitor.

c) Press and hold the button “EDID COPY” for 3~5 sec. and release the button RIGHT
AFTER the Status LED ashes GREEN.

d) When the Status LED returns to normal status, it indicates that the EDID Copy
is completed.

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Specications

AV Input 1x DisplayPort®

AV Output 4x DisplayPort®

Audio Yes

Max Resolution 2560 x 1600

Wide Screen Supported Yes

Universal Adapter Yes

Wall Plugs Included NA/EU/UK/AUS

Power Adapter Included Yes

Input Voltage 100~240V

Input Current 0.5 A A

Output Voltage 12 DC V

Output Current 1.5 A A

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Technical Support

StarTech.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
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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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.

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