StarTech.com ST12MHDLAN Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 09/16/2015

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ST12MHDLAN

HDMI® Over IP Extender Kit

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction manual

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.

• 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 modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................ 1

Packaging contents .................................................................................................................................. 1

System requirements ............................................................................................................................... 1

Product diagram ....................................................................................1

Transmitter unit ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Receiver unit ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Preparing your site....................................................................................................................................2

Hardware installation ............................................................................3

(Optional) Point to Point installation without Gigabit LAN network...................................... 5

Hardware Reset Procedure .................................................................................................................... 6

Software Installation ................................................................................................................................ 7

Software operation ................................................................................ 7

Connecting your transmitters and receivers to the software ................................................... 7

Switching your remote displays between video sources ........................................................... 11

Conguring your remote displays for a video wall application ............................................... 13

Advanced operation and help ..............................................................................................................17

Specications .......................................................................................... 19

Technical support ...................................................................................20

Warranty information ............................................................................20

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Introduction

Packaging contents

• 1 x HDMI over IP Transmitter Unit

• 1 x HDMI over IP Receiver Unit

• 2 x Mounting Bracket Kit

System requirements

• HDMI enabled video source (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player)

• HDMI enabled display device(s) One for each Receiver (i.e. television, projector)

• Available AC electrical outlet for the Transmitter, and each Receiver

• HDMI cable from for each display

• Gigabit Networking devices and cabling

• 2 x Foot Pad Set

• 2 x Power Adapters

• 1 x Instruction Manual

Product diagram

Transmitter unit

Front view of transmitter Back view of transmitter

1. F1

2. F2

3. Dip rotary switch

4. Serial control (not active)

5. Serial extension (for extending
RS232 signal)

1. Power jack

2. Reset LED

3. Reset button

4. LAN port (RJ-45 connector)

5. Video in

1 1 3 4 5

2

2

3 4 5

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Receiver unit

Front view of receiver Back view of receiver

Preparing your site

Note: The ST12MHDLAN HDMI extender kit can use a Gigabit LAN Network to
extend the signal. Most Gigabit Network portals have a cable length restriction of
330 ft. (100m). Refer to the manufacturer of the equipment to determine the length
restriction and ensure the Transmitter Unit, and Receiver Unit(s) are all within the
restricted range of the nearest network portal.

Ensure the Transmitter Unit, and Receiver Unit(s) are all situated near an available AC
electrical outlet.

1. Determine where the local video source (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player) will be
located and set up the device.

2. Determine where the remote display will be located and place/ mount the display
appropriately.

3. (Optional) If using additional receiver units (ST12MHDLANRX sold separately),
determine where the remote displays will be located in and place/ mount the
displays appropriately

1. F1

2. F2

3. Dip rotary switch

4. Serial control (not active)

5. Serial extension (for
extending RS232 signal)

1. Power jack

2. Reset LED

3. Reset button

4. LAN port (RJ-45 connector)

5. Video out

1 1 3 4 5

2

2

3 4 5

Note: Serial 1 (Control) Ports are not active. To control the ST12MHDLAN please
download our free mobile application. (see Page *.)

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Hardware installation

Video wall or point to multi-point installation with a Gigabit LAN network

1. Install transmitter unit

a) Position the Transmitter Unit near the video source (i.e. Computer,

Blu-ray Player).

b) Connect an HDMI cable from the video source device (i.e. computer, Blu-ray

Player) to the “Video In” port on the Transmitter Unit.

c) Connect the provided Transmitter Unit power supply.

2. Install receiver unit(s)

a) Position the Receiver Unit(s) near the video display (i.e. television, projector).

b) Connect an HDMI cable from the display Input to the “Video Out” port on the

Receiver Unit.

c) Connect the provided Receiver Unit power supply.

d) (optional) If using additional ST12MHDLANRX Receivers (sold separately),

repeat steps for each additional Receiver.
Note: The “Dip Rotary Switch” on the transmitter and each receiver
connected to the network must be set in the same position for the devices
to communicate.

3. Connect the devices to a Gigabit LAN network

1. Connect an RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the “LAN Port” (RJ-45
Connector) on the Transmitter unit, and all receiver units.
Note:
If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5e/6
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to connect the Transmitter Unit to
the Gigabit LAN hub, router, or switch.

OR

If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5e/6 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) network cabling between the Transmitter and Gigabit
LAN hub, router, or switch has been properly terminated in a wall outlet in each
location and there is a patch cable long enough to connect the Network portal
and Transmitter Unit to their respective outlets.

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2. Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 cable run to a Gigabit LAN hub, router
or switch.
Note: Your router must support IGMP snooping. Please refer to your network
switch or router documentation to ensure IGMP snooping is supported and
enabled.

3. (optional) When adding additional Receiver Units (ST12MHDLANRX – Sold
separately), a run of Cat 5e/6 cable will be required from each device to the
Gigabit LAN hub, router or switch.

4. Your source video image will now appear on the Receiver unit(s) attached video
display(s).

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(Optional) Point to Point installation
without Gigabit LAN network

Note: While range is reduced to a maximum of 330 feet (100 Meters) the
ST12MHDLAN HDMI extender kit also allows for extending the signal without a Gigabit
LAN Network by connecting the Transmitter directly to the Receiver using CAT5e/6
cabling. This also eliminates the ability to add additional Receivers.

1. Install Transmitter Unit

d) Position the Transmitter Unit near the video source (i.e. Computer, Blu-ray Player).

e) Connect an HDMI cable from the video source device (i.e. computer, Blu-ray

Player) to the “HDMI IN” on the Transmitter Unit.

f) Connect the provided Transmitter Unit power supply.

2. Install Receiver Unit(s)

e) Position the Receiver Unit(s) near the video display (i.e. television, projector).

f) Connect an HDMI cable from the display Input to the “Video Out” port on the

Receiver Unit.

g) Connect the provided Receiver Unit power supply.

Note: The “Dip Rotary Switch” on the transmitter and Receiver connected must be
set in the same position for the devices to communicate.

3. Install RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet Cable

4. Connect an RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the HDMI Out Link (RJ-45
Connector) on the Transmitter unit.

Note: If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5e/6
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to connect the Transmitter Unit
to the Receiver Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with a RJ45
connector.

OR

If you are using premises cabling, ensure that the Category 5e/6 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) network cabling between the Transmitter and Receiver Units
have been properly terminated in a wall outlet in each location and there is
a patch cable long enough to connect the Remote Unit and the Host Unit to their
respective outlets.

5. Connect the other end of the Cat5/6 cable run to the RJ45 connector on the
remote Unit Receiver Unit.

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4. Your source video image will now appear on the remote unit(s) attached
video display.

Hardware Reset Procedure

Note: If video signal does not appear on the display a hardware reset can be
performed on the Transmitter Unit, or individual Receiver Units.

1. Press the reset button for more than 3 seconds on the device using a pin point tool,
such as a ballpoint pen or a bent paper clip.

2. After 3 seconds disconnect the power adapter while holding the reset button.

3. Release the reset button, and reconnect the power adapter.

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Software Installation

The HDMI distribution kit features easy-to-use software for video control that helps
you manage your IP video distribution and video wall conguration. The software is
available on iOS for your iPhone or iPad, Android for your smartphone or tablet, and
Google Chrome browser.

Please follow the below steps to install our software for your specic device.

1. Using the device you intend to install software on. Visit our website using the below
URL:
http://www.StarTech.com/ST12MHDLAN

2. Under the overview tab, select the link for the store that corresponds with your
device.

3. Select the download or install option from store page.

4. Your software is now installed.

Software operation

Connecting your transmitters and
receivers to the software

Note: To ensure the application functions properly, your router must support IGMP
snooping. Please refer to your network switch or router documentation to ensure IGMP
snooping is supported and enabled.

1. Ensure your computer, smartphone or tablet that the software has been installed on
is connected to the same network as your transmitter(s) and receiver(s), and launch
the application.

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2. Once launched, the application will open on the Devices tab, and will automatically
search for transmitters and receivers on your network and list them within the
Devices tab.

Note: you can reinitiate the device search, by selecting refresh button in the top
right-hand corner of the Devices tab.

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3. By default, each video device will have an IP address in the range of 169.254.x.x with
a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

Each transmitter and receiver must have an IP address in the same range, and have

an identical subnet mask, as each other, and the tablet, smartphone or computer
you have the software installed on.

For example: If your transmitter has an IP address of 169.254.10.10 with a subnet

mask of 255.255.0.0.

You must ensure the tablet, smartphone or computer you have the software

installed on and each receiver has an IP address that starts with 169.254.x.x (with a
varying last two digits represented here by xx) and a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

To adjust the IP address and subnet mask of your transmitter(s) and receiver(s):

a. Select the transmitter or receiver you’d like to adjust from the Devices tab.

b. Click the edit Icon listed in the IP address section.

c. Select Static IP and type an IP address and mask for the device.

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Or

Select DHCP and your network automatically assign an IP address and mask to

for the device in the range of the rest of your network devices.

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2. A list of each connected receiver will be displayed with all available transmitters
displayed beside them. The transmitter that is currently selected for each receiver
will be highlighted in yellow.

Note: DHCP must be enabled on your network to automatically assign an IP address
and mask in that range.

Switching your remote displays between video sources

1. Once the application is launched, select the Switches tab.

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Note: if the receiver is part of a video wall it will be indicated with a button that lists
the wall conguration and the location of the receiver.

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3. To assign a video source, or change your video source, select the transmitter listed
next to your receiver that you’d like to display.

4. The transmitter will turn yellow and your video source will switch on the remote
display.

Note: If a receiver that was part of a video wall conguration is altered, that display
will no longer be part of the video wall conguration.

Conguring your remote displays
for a video wall application

1. Once the application is launched, select the Walls tab.

2. Select the + icon to launch a wizard that will walk you through your video wall
creation.

3. The rst page in the wizard enables you to specify the walls name as well as the
number of rows and columns you would like to use in your video wall. Each row and
column will represent a display in your video wall. Type your preferred name and
specify the number of rows and columns, then click next.

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Note: a Wall Name will be listed by default, once you type a new name the default
name will be overwritten.

4. The next page in the wizard will create an example of the video wall with the
number of rows and columns you specied.

You’ll need to use this example to specify which receivers are represented within
your video wall conguration. Select the receiver from the video wall example to
display a list of all connected receivers, then choose the receiver that corresponds
with the proper location within your video wall conguration.

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Note: If you’d like to see the receiver device name on each screen, so you can
easily identify which display is connected to each receiver, please select the show
device names on screen switch. This can be deactivated once you’ve identied your
displays.

5. (Optional) If the displays in your video wall conguration have large bezels or
empty space between them, you can scale the image on the displays to create a
more natural, seamless look by specifying the bezel compensation. Click the Bezel
Compensation button to open the window.

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On the bezel compensation window, please enter the following measurements in
millimeters (mm): screen width of each display (ScreenX), screen height of each
display (ScreenY), total width of each display (DisplayX) and total height of each
display (DisplayY). Then click the Save button.

6. The wizard is now complete and your created video wall conguration will appear
on the Walls tab.

You can select or switch your video source for each created video wall conguration
clicking transmitters listed below each created video wall conguration.

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Notes:

• The display indicators will show the status of the current wall. Blue indicates that the
display is active, Grey indicates it is being used for another wall or switch.

• You can adjust the settings dened for each video wall conguration or delete your
video wall conguration by clicking the arrow next to each video wall.

Advanced operation and help

You can access the software menu from any screen by clicking the menu icon in the
top right-hand corner of the application.

From the menu you can access the below each of the below options. A description for
each option and listed below:

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Help:

Lists information and walk-throughs regarding operation of the application.

Device Search Mode:

Enables you to dene your preferred method of transmitter and receiver identication
over your network that the software uses. You can choose between two methods of
identication: Multicast DNS or Target IP for your transmitters and receivers.

Multicast DNS: is the default setting and will search automatically for devices over
the network.

Target IP: is an advanced setting that enables you to specify an IP address that
the remote devices are set to in order for the software to identify them. This is a
good option if you’d like multiple set ups with dierent displays and transmitters on
dierent subnets and IP address ranges.

Clear All Settings:

Restores your software to default settings.

Demo Mode:

Creates a virtual environment with multiple transmitters and receivers that enables
you to congure a virtual setup without connected transmitters and receivers to test
the functionality of the software.

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Maximum Digital Resolutions 1920x1200 @60Hz

Supported Resolutions 1920 x 1200 (1080p)

Wide Screen Supported Yes

Audio Specications Stereo Sound

Interface HDMI

Cabling Cat 5e UTP or better

Audio Yes

Rack-Mountable Yes

Industry Standards HDMI / HDCP

Daisy-Chain Yes

Transmitter Connectors 1x HDMI (19 pin) / 1x RJ-45

Receiver Connectors 1x HDMI (19 pin) / 1x RJ-45

Power Adapter Input Voltage 100~240V

Power Adapter Input Current 0.4 A

Power Adapter Output Voltage 5 DC V

Power Adapter Output Current 2 A

Center Tip Polarity Positive

Plug Type M

Specications

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