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Go to StarTech.comHDMI over CAT5 Extender with IR and Serial - HDBaseT Extender - 4K
Extend HDMI over CAT6 or CAT5 cabling, with RS232 serial and IR control
Product ID: ST121HDBTL
- Get hassle-free video and control extension with HDMI, IR, RS-232 and power extended over a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable
- Ensure a reliable video extension with an HDBaseT certified extender kit
- Maintain astonishing picture quality at up to 115 ft. (35 m) away, with support for Ultra HD 4K over non-proprietary CAT5e or CAT6 cabling
- Also supports HD video resolutions such as 1920x1200 or 1080p at distances up to 230 ft. (70 m)
- Includes mounting hardware for professional installations
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Overview
This HDBaseT™ extender kit can transmit your 4K HDMI signal up to 115 ft. (35 m) over a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable. At lower resolutions up to 1080p, the extender kit can transmit your signal up to 230 ft. (70 m).
Extend video and more with HDBaseT
The extender offers a complete end-to-end video and control solution, using HDBaseT technology to extend not just HDMI, but also DC power, IR and serial control over a single CAT5 cable. By extending so much over just one CAT5 or CAT6 cable, HDBaseT is the clear choice of every integrator and system designer.
The added benefit of power over cable means that you’ll only need one power source at one side of your extension - great for extending video and control to areas where power outlets may be limited, such as industrial sites.
Serial and IR extension optimizes operation by enabling you to control the video source or display from both the local and remote location.
Maximize reliability with HDBaseT certification
This HDBaseT extender has been certified via the HDBaseT Certification Program. This certification ensures the extender is compliant with HDBaseT technical standards, and maximizes reliability with your HDMI display and video source, by ensuring compliance with their established HDMI ecosystem.
Astonishing 4K picture quality at an impressive distance
With the A/V industry adopting 4K as the new high-resolution video standard, long-range video distribution can be a challenge over standard HDMI cables that become susceptible to signal degradation at 30 feet. This HDBaseT extender can maintain your Ultra HD 4K picture quality - four times the resolution of high-definition 1080p - even at 330 feet away from your video source. Plus, because the extender supports high-definition 1080p and lower resolutions, you can comfortably use this extender to make any video source look great, while future-proofing your setup for 4K implementation.
Professional installation
HDBaseT technology offers a single-cable installation, so you can integrate this solution seamlessly using your existing CAT5e or CAT6 infrastructure. Both the transmitter and receiver included with this HDBaseT extender kit are mountable, so you can keep the equipment out of sight in an equipment rack, or on a wall. This helps to reduce clutter and ensure a professional installation that doesn't draw your viewers' attention away from the content on your display. It’s perfect for customer-facing displays in bars, restaurants or hotel lobbies.
What is HDBaseT?
HDBaseT is a standardized, zero-latency video technology that’s revolutionizing HDMI distribution. HDBaseT uses an advanced method of modulation that enables you to distribute uncompressed HDMI audio and video, along with additional signals, over a single Ethernet cable.
Offering greater versatility than traditional HDMI extenders, and longer distances than HDMI cables alone, HDBaseT is the clear choice for every integrator and system designer. It can do so much, with just a single cable.
The ST121HDBTL is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Note: When using Power over Cable (PoC) to power the transmitter or receiver, it is not recommended to pair the StarTech.com transmitter or receiver with any other HDBaseT hardware. Power over Cable should only be used with the transmitter and receiver that are provided with this extender kit.
Applications
Extend video where power outlets are limited with HDBaseT offering power over cable that powers both the transmitter and receiver using a single power source at either side of the connection
Place the display in a convenient viewing area, while the system equipment is placed elsewhere in a clean and secure environment
Optimize placement of your demo stations at tradeshows and in auditoriums
Technical Specifications
Product Numbers | ||
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Ingram Finland | V934125 | |
UPC Code | 065030868396 |
Warranty Information | ||
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Warranty | 2 Years | |
Hardware | ||
Audio | Yes | |
Cabling | Cat 5e UTP or better | |
Daisy-Chain | Yes | |
Ports | 1 | |
Performance | ||
Audio Specifications | 7.1 Surround Sound | |
Max Distance | 100 m / 330 ft | |
Maximum Cable Length | 100 m [328 ft] | |
Maximum Digital Resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 30 Hz (35 meters) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) @ 60 Hz (70 meters) |
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Supported Resolutions | 3840x2160 (4K) 2560x1600 1920x1200 1920x1080 (1080p) 1280x720 (720p) |
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Wide Screen Supported | Yes | |
Connector(s) | ||
Local Unit Connectors | 1 - HDMI (19 pin) Female Input | |
1 - DB 9-pin Serial Male | ||
1 - RJ-45 Female Output | ||
1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female | ||
Remote Unit Connectors | 1 - HDMI (19 pin) Female Output | |
1 - DB 9-pin Serial Female | ||
1 - RJ-45 Female | ||
1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female | ||
Special Notes / Requirements | ||
Note | If you want to add more displays, you can daisy chain this product with the HDBaseT repeater ST121HDBTRP. | |
Indicators | ||
LED Indicators | 1 - status LED (transmitter) | |
1 - status LED (receiver) | ||
Power | ||
Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
Input Current | 0.6 A | |
Input Voltage | 100 ~ 240 AC | |
Output Current | 1.5 A | |
Output Voltage | 12 DC | |
Plug Type | M | |
Power Consumption (In Watts) | 18 | |
Power Source | AC Adapter Included | |
Environmental | ||
Humidity | 0% - 80 % | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) | |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) | |
Physical Characteristics | ||
Color | Black | |
Enclosure Type | Steel and Plastic | |
Product Height | 27 mm [1.1 in] | |
Product Length | 92 mm [3.6 in] | |
Product Weight | 452 g [16 oz] | |
Product Width | 66 mm [2.6 in] | |
Packaging Information | ||
Shipping (Package) Weight | 1.1 kg [2.4 lb] | |
What's in the Box | ||
Included in Package | 1 - HDBaseT transmitter | |
1 - HDBaseT receiver | ||
1 - universal power adapter (NA, EU, UK, ANZ) | ||
1 - IR receiver | ||
1 - IR blaster | ||
1 - CAT5 cable | ||
2 - mounting brackets | ||
8 - foot pads | ||
Output Signal | HDMI |
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Manual(s):
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ST121HDBTL_HDBaseT_extender.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- ST121HDBTL_Datasheet-EN-EU.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
You should only use video converters and extenders if it is absolutely necessary to do so. In many cases, most video converters and extenders are not necessary if you purchase the correct cable.
The following table lists the maximum length of cable for common video standards.
Video standard | Maximum length |
DisplayPort | 50 ft. (15.2m) |
HDMI | 50 ft. (15.2m) |
DVI | 50 ft. (15.2m) |
VGA | 200 ft. (71m) |
Note: StarTech.com offers cables longer than what is listed above, including active cables, which typically include built-in active signal boosters that allow for longer cables. Active cables are specifically designed to exceed the suggested maximum lengths and are tested at the listed specifications (for example, the maximum listed resolution).
Video adapters
Video adapters passively adapt a cable from one connector type to another. Video adapters do not change the signal type, or change the video standard.
Examples of common applications for adapters include the following:
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DVI-I to VGA
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RCA to BNC
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Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort
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Couplers (female to female, or male to male)
Note: You can use a coupler to extend a cable for a short distance. However, each coupler that you use can introduce signal loss, which degrades the signal quality.
Video converters
Video converters actively process and change the signal type from one video standard and convert it to another standard. They are typically used to convert digital to analog and vice versa, but can be used to convert a digital signal to another digital video standard (for example, HDMI to DisplayPort).
Video converters work over short distances from the source to the destination: up to 15 feet or 3 meters.
Video extenders
Video extenders convert an input signal to a higher voltage for transmission over longer distances and then convert the input signal back to the original video standard. The input and the output signal will match on a video extender, as the same video standard is maintained end-to-end. If a cable is extended with adapters or converters, the signal quality degrades.
Note: For more information on using a video adapter or converter with a video extender, see the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_convert_then_extend.
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If you need to use a video extender with a video adapter or converter, you should position the adapter or converter as close to the video source as possible. For example, if you need to take a VGA signal from a computer and send it 200 feet to an HDMI® projector, you should convert the signal from VGA to HDMI and use an HDMI extender.
Note: For more information on when to use cables or extenders, see the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_when_to_convert.
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Yes, this video extender works with set-top boxes, provided the set-top box meets the following requirements:
- The set-top box must be High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant.
- The set-top box must support devices being connected between the video source and display. If the set-top box requires a direct cable connection between the video source and display, it won't work with this video extender.
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No, this device is designed to be a point-to-point solution using networking cabling only.
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This device outputs HDMI video signals. If you have a display or video destination that uses another type of video connection, there are ways that you can convert the video signal or connection. These options are outlined below and organized by the target connection.
HDCP
When you consider whether to convert an HDMI video signal to another connection type, it is important to know if the media that is being converted from the HDMI video connection is protected by High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If the media is protected by HDCP, you cannot convert to analog video connections because they do not support HDCP. You may experience this issue when you use devices like Blu-ray players, DVD players, and certain gaming consoles.
Target connection | Conversion |
VGA | HDMI to VGA: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=HDMI&filter_AVOUTPUT=VGA. |
DVI |
HDMI to DVI: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/HDMI/HDMI-to-DVI/. |
DisplayPort | HDMI to DisplayPort: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=HDMI&filter_AVOUTPUT=DisplayPort. |
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This device has an HDMI input port. If you have a video source that uses another video connection, there are options available to convert the video signal or connection. These options will be outlined below for each video source connection.
Source Connection |
Conversion |
VGA |
VGA to HDMI: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=VGA&filter_AVOUTPUT=HDMI. |
DVI |
DVI to HDMI video converters: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/Video-Adapter/HDMI-Cable-Adapters/. DVI to HDMI video cables: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/HDMI/HDMI-to-DVI/. |
DisplayPort |
DisplayPort to HDMI passive converters: https://www.startech.com/AV/Displayport-Converters/DP-HDMI/?filter_CONVERTTYPE=Passive. DisplayPort to HDMI active converters: https://www.startech.com/AV/Displayport-Converters/DP-HDMI/?filter_CONVERTTYPE=Active. |
DisplayPort Passive and Active Conversions
The converter that you require depends on the type of DisplayPort video source that you are using. For more information about converting DisplayPort video signals, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/DisplayPort_Converter_DP_Multi_Mode.
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