StarTech.com DSRXL, DS128 User Manual
VGA over Cat5 Digital Signage Receiver for
DS128 with RS232 & Audio
DS128
DSRXL
*actual product may vary from photos
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Manual Revision: 03/26/2012
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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
DS128 Transmitter Installation .............................................................................................................2
DSRXL Receiver Installation .................................................................3
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Use ..............................................................................................4
DSNet Manager .......................................................................................................................................... 4
DSRXL Video Conguration ..................................................................7
DSRXL Monitor Conguration ..............................................................8
Specications ..........................................................................................10
Specications ..........................................................................................11
Technical Support ..................................................................................12
Warranty Information ............................................................................12
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Introduction
The StarTech.com’s “DS” series of Cat5 Digital Signage Solutions with RS232 Serial and
Audio oers a comprehensive audio and video extension system, with the added benet
of serial control. Compatible with virtually any VGA computer or Digital Signage media
player, the DS128 VGA Splitter lets you deliver VGA video as well as the accompanying
audio and serial control signals to Cat5 VGA Receivers (DSRXL - purchased separately), all
through one Cat5 cable. The DSRXL receivers, then convert the signal back into distinct
RS232 serial, VGA and Audio signals at the destination points.
Packaging Contents
• DS128 8-port broadcaster/transmitter or DSRXL receiver unit
• Software Installation CD (DS128 only)Power Adapter
• Power Adapter
• Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• DS128 and DSRXL units
• VGA enabled video source
• VGA enabled display device
• Available electrical outlet at all locations
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Installation
Before setting up the Digital Signage broadcast system, make sure there is a plan for
the Cat5 cable deployment. The cabling layout should be based on providing the
shortest cable lengths, while avoiding sources of electromagnetic interference. The
cabling between the transmitter unit and receivers should also not pass through
any standard networking equipment (e.g. routers, switches, etc) as they do not
communicate with each other using standard networking protocols.
DS128 Transmitter Installation
1. Make sure the VGA video source and all remote display devices are 1. powered o.
2. Place the DS128 broadcaster near the VGA video source and plug 2. in the power adapter.
3. Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable from the Broadcaster Unit’s LAN 3. port to a
network access point (e.g. network router, switch, hub, etc.). The “Ethernet” port acts
as a network hub, if the video source also requires a network connection.
4. Connect the VGA video source to the input connector on the 4. Broadcaster using
a standard male/male VGA cable. If using audio as well, connect a 3.5mm mini-jack
cable from the audio source to the audio input connector on the Broadcaster.
OPTIONAL: Connect a DB9 serial cable from the serial control unit (e.g. computer
system) to the DB9 serial input on the Transmitter with the appropriate type of serial
cable for your setup.
OPTIONAL: Connect a local monitor and/or speakers to the “Monitor” VGA and 3.5mm
mini-jack connector on the Broadcaster.
5. Connect an RJ45 terminated Category 5e UTP cable to the output 5. connectors
on the Broadcaster for each remote display device. This cable must be a straight
run from the Broadcaster to the remote location, without passing through any
networking equipment (e.g. router, switch, hub, etc.).
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