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USER MANUAL DS128 StarTech.com

8-Port Cat5 VGA Digital Signage Broadcaster with RS232 and Audio

Cat5 VGA Digital Signage Receiver with RS232 and Audio

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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 1

Packaging Contents....1

System Requirements ....1

Front View - DSRXL....3

Rear View - DSRXL 3

Installation 4

DSRXL Receiver Installation ....5

Driver Installation ....5

How to Use 6

DSNet Manager 6

DSRXL Video Configuration 9

DSRXL Monitor Configuration ....10

Specifications 12

DS128....12

DSRXL....13

Technical Support 14

Warranty Information 14

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. The DSRXL receivers, then convert the signal back into distinct RS232 serial, VGA and Audio signals at the destination points.

Packaging Contents

1 x DSRXL receiver unit

1 x Software Installation CD (DS128 only)•

1 x Power Adapter•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

Available electrical outlet at all locations•

Front View - DS128

Remote RJ45 Link LEDs LAN RJ45 Link, 10/100 LED Ethernet RJ45 Link, 10/100 LED Power LED

Rear View - DS128

LAN/Ethernet RJ45 connectors RJ45 remote output (DSRXL) DE-15 VGA • (output) DB9 (output)• 3.5mm mini-jack • (output) DE-15 VGA • (input) DB9 (input)• 3.5mm mini-jack • (input)

Front View - DSRXL

SYSTEM OUT AUDIO VGA "MONITOR 2" RS232 POWER 3.5mm mini-jack Audio output DE-15 VGA output DB9 serial Power LED

Rear View - DSRXL

CE RC Made in Taiwan DC-5N RS232 MONITOR 1 VGA Audio SYSTEM IN Power connector DB9 serial DE-15 VGA output 3.5mm mini-jack Audio output RJ45 input

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.

Make sure the VGA video source and all remote display devices are 1. powered off.

Place the DS128 broadcaster near the VGA video source and plug 2. in the power adapter.

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.

Connect the VGA video source to the input connector on the 4. Broadcaster using a standard male/female 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.

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.).

DSRXL Receiver Installation

Place the DSRXL Receiver unit near the remote video display device 1. and connect the power adapter to the Receiver unit.

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. the display device) to the RS232 DB9 connector for "Monitor 1".

NOTE: A second set of devices can be connected to a single Receiver unit, by connecting them to the “Monitor 2” connectors.

Connect the UTP cable from the Transmitter unit to the "System In" 3. connector on the Receiver Unit.

NOTE: Receiver Units can be daisy-chained together by connecting a UTP cable from the “System Out” connector to the “System In” connector on another Receiver Unit. Up to 5 levels of Receiver Units can be chained together.

Repeat previous steps for each Receiver unit that needs to be set 4. up.

Once all receiver units are setup, power on the devices connected to 5. the Receiver units and then power up the devices connected to the Transmitter unit.

Driver Installation

This Extender is a complete hardware solution, so is normally invisible to any other devices. No driver installation is required for use.

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).

Copy the DSNet Manager application files to a networked computer 1. system on the same network as the DS128 transmitter unit.

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: 192.168.1.100:5000

DISH NET VIEWER CONNECTION Select the Broadcaster: 192.168.1.100.5000 OK Cancel Help

The next dialog screen will prompt for the login user name and 3. password.

Default user name: superuser

Default password: superu

DSNet User Authentication User ID : superuser User Password : ********_ OK Cancel

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 6-port Broadcaster

B8 indicates the DS128 broadcaster unit. The default label "8-Port Broadcaster" can be edited through the software.

-08 R2 Receiver1

R2 indicates the DSRXL receiver units. The default label can be edited through the software.

Monitor A

This indicates a connected display device and speakers. The default label can be edited through the software.

graph TD
    A["BS 8"] --> B["B-port 1"]
    B --> C["S8"]
    C --> D["BS Splitter 1"]
    D --> E["01 nc"]
    D --> F["02 nc"]
    D --> G["03 nc"]
    D --> H["04 nc"]
    D --> I["05 nc"]
    D --> J["06 nc"]
    D --> K["07 nc"]
    D --> L["08 nc"]
    C --> M["R2 Receiver 1"]
    M --> N["Receiver 1"]
    M --> O["Receiver 2"]
    O --> P["Receiver 2"]
    P --> Q["03 nc"]

Indicates an available port on the DS128 transmitter. "NC" indicates a port with no Receiver unit connected to it.

File

Save Settings to File:• save all settings to a file as backup.

Restore Settings to File:• use a previously saved configuration file to restore configuration settings.

Restore Factory Settings:• restore the DSNet system to the factory default settings.

Upgrade Software:• upgrade the Broadcaster software.

Save User Name and Password:• Save the user name and password login, so as not to be prompted again.

Exit (Shift + X):• close the DSNet Manager window

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.

Update Receivers and Splitters:• Update the firmware on the Receivers using the resident software/firmware on the Broadcaster.

• Default Network Tree: Clears all the monitor listings and resets all of the labels to their default values, then proceeds to do a network rescan.
• Redraw Network Tree (F6): Refresh the main window view.

Log

- Log (F7): Will record the client access IP and also the important system messages and error messages.

Groups

- New Group: Sets up a new Group of Monitors. To join monitors to a group, you need first checkmark them in the main window.

List of Groups:• Gives a listing of all Groups available.

- Send Command to Checked Monitors: Send commands such as Video ON/OFF, Audio ON/OFF and also the audio volume adjustment command to the Monitor itself via RS-232 interface. Also you can set the serial connection parameters on the Receiver side.

Users

• New User: Set up a new user account.
  • Edit User: Edit a user account.

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”.

R2 Receiver 1 Properties... Test Connection... Change Label...

Receiver1 Cable Settings: Maintenance Compensation 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Gain U 50 100 Red Shift -31 0 31 Blue Shift -31 0 31 Close

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.

graph TD
    A["R2"] --> B["Monitor A"]
    A --> C["Monitor B"]
    A --> D["Monitor C"]
    A --> E["Monitor D"]
    A --> F["Monitor E"]
    B --> G["Properties..."]
    C --> H["Delete Monitor A"]
    D --> I["Change Label..."]
    E --> J["Monitor C"]
    E --> K["Monitor D"]

Audio Video

Monitor A Audio Video | Connection | DDC | ✓ Video On ✓ Audio On Audio Volume 0 50 100 Close

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 mini-jack connector.

Audio Volume:• adjust the slider bar to adjust the audio output on the 3.5mm mini-jack connector.

Connection

Monitor A Audio Video Connection DDC Bidirectional Serial Connection Bit Rate: 115200 Same as Broadcaster 1200 2400 4800 9600 18200 38400 57600 115200 OK Close

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

Audio Video Connection CDC Capture Monitor Information 00 ff ff ff ff ff ff 00 04 72 00 00 42 40 90 90 09 13 01 03 68 34 20 78 2a ef 95 a3 54 4c 9b 26 0f 50 54 a5 4b 00 81 80 81 00 81 0f 96 00 96 0f a9 40 b9 00 01 01 28 3c 80 ad 70 b0 23 40 30 20 36 00 06 44 21 00 00 1a 00 00 00 fd 00 38 4c 1m 52 11 00 0a 20 20 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 fc 00 41 63 65 72 20 58 82 34 38 57 0a 20 20 00 00 00 ff ......BL.R... ......Acer X243W. ......LAG94D234320 Send to Broadcaster Close

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)
Connectors	8 x RJ452 x RJ45 Ethernet1 x DE-15 VGA female1 x DE-15 VGA male1 x DB9 female1 x DB9 male1 x DC Power
LEDs	8 x Receiver Link2 x RJ45 Link2 x RJ45 10/100 indicator1 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)
Humidity	0 ~ 90% RH
Dimensions	300.0mm x 160.0mm x 40.0mm
Weight	1400gDSRXL
Video Format	VGA (RGBHV)
Connectors	2 x DE-15 VGA female2 x DB9 serial male2 x RJ452 x 3.5mm mini-jack1 x DC Power
LEDs	1 x Power
Serial Protocol	RS232
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity	0 ~ 90% RH
Power Adapter	5VDC, 2A, center positive
Dimensions	130.0mm x 135.0mm x 25.0mm
Weight	700g

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

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