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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.
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Introduction The StarTech.com’s “DS” series of Cat5 Digital Signage Solutions with RS232 Serial and Audio offers a comprehensive audio and video extension system, with the added benefit 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.
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.
DSRXL Receiver Installation 1. Place the DSRXL Receiver unit near the remote video display device 1. and connect the power adapter to the Receiver unit. 2. Connect the Receiver unit’s “Monitor 1” VGA connector to the video 2. display device with a standard male/male VGA cable. If using audio, connect the audio receiver/ speakers to the “Audio” connector for “Monitor 1”, using a 3.5mm mini-jack cable. OPTIONAL: Connect the serial controlled device (i.e.
How to Use DSNet Manager The DSNet Manager is a Java based application. Make sure that all client computer systems have the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment installed (available at www.java.com). 1. Copy the DSNet Manager application files to a networked computer 1. system on the same network as the DS128 transmitter unit. 2. Run the DSNet Manager application. The first dialog screen will 2. prompt for the IP address of the DS128 transmitter unit. The default IP address is: 192.168.1.
4. Once logged into the system, the 4. main window will appear. For a first time setup, have the DSNet Manager scan the network by clicking on the “Menu” option, followed by “Rescan Network”. This will attempt to detect all DS128 and DSRXL units currently available on this network. B8 indicates the DS128 broadcaster unit. The default label “8-Port Broadcaster” can be edited through the software. R2 indicates the DSRXL receiver units. The default label can be edited through the software.
Main • TCP/IP Settings:• configure the TCP/IP settings such as Host Name, Domain Name, IP address, TCP port, network mask, Gateway, DNS, etc.. DHCP mode can also be enabled. • Date and Time:• Set the current date and time. You can sync the Broadcaster’s time with the computer time and specify two NTP time servers to synchronize with. • Rescan Network (F5):• Redetects all hardware on the network.
DSRXL Video Configuration Each DSRXL receiver unit can be individually calibrated for varying physical and environmental conditions. To access the calibration settings, select the Receiver Unit to adjust and right-click on it to bring up the configuration menu and select “Properties” • Compensation:• adjusts the level of compensation. • Gain: adjusts video brightness. Red Shift:• adjusts red level video skew. Blue Shift:• adjusts green level video skew.
DSRXL Monitor Configuration Each DSRXL receiver unit has two sets of “Monitor” outputs. These can be individually configured through the DSNet Manager application. To access the Monitor Configuration Menu, right-click on the appropriate Monitor output on the Receiver unit and select the “Properties” option. Audio Video • Video ON:• check/uncheck the box to toggle the video stream on the DE-15 VGA connector. • Audio ON:• check/uncheck the box to toggle the audio stream on the 3.5mm minijack connector.
Connection Bidirectional Serial Communication: • check/uncheck for bidirectional serial communication support. Bit Rate:• set the bit rate (baud) for serial communication on the DB9 serial connector. DDC • Capture Monitor Information:• capture DDC information from the connected display device. • Send to Broadcaster:• send the captured DDC information to the Broadcaster unit for use in DDC emulation.
Specifications DS128 Video Format VGA (RGBHV) 8 x RJ45 2 x RJ45 Ethernet 1 x DE-15 VGA female Connectors 1 x DE-15 VGA male 1 x DB9 female 1 x DB9 male 1 x DC Power 8 x Receiver Link 2 x RJ45 Link LEDs 2 x RJ45 10/100 indicator 1 x Power Maximum Video Resolution 1600x1200 Maximum Distance 100m/330ft Ethernet Speed 10/100Mbps Serial Protocol RS232 Power Adapter 5VDC, 2A, center positive Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) Humidit
Specifications DSRXL Video Format VGA (RGBHV) 2 x DE-15 VGA female 2 x DB9 serial male Connectors 2 x RJ45 2 x 3.5mm mini-jack 1 x DC Power LEDs 1 x Power Serial Protocol RS232 Power Adapter 5VDC, 2A, center positive Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH Dimensions 130.0mm x 135.0mm x 25.
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