2.1.2 Installation for Mac OS X ........9 2.2 Hardware Installation ..........10 2.3 Verifying the installation ........... 12 2.3.1 Verifying for Windows ........12 2.3.2 Verifying for Mac OS X ........13 2.4 Display Configuration..........14 DSH-300U3 Page 2...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction The Vantec USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video Docking Station with SD reader is an expansion device designed for today’s ultra-lightweight and portable laptops. It provides an easy link to all the peripherals using a single USB 3.0 connection. Once connected, you can access your monitors (HDMI/DVI), headphone, microphone, Gigabit Ethernet network, five additional USB 3.0 ports and SD/MicroSD reader.
Bundle with HDMI to DVI converter and DVI to VGA converter Video: Dual Display Support allow adding up two monitors for Extend / Mirror or Primary Display HDMI (2048x1152) and DVI (1920x1200) ports for two external monitors support DSH-300U3 Page 4...
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet wired connectivity (backwards compatible with 10/100 Ethernet) Capable of Full-Duplex (2Gbps) Auto MDI-X for simplify connection Wake on LAN function Card Reader: Dedicated slot for SD and MicroSD card DSH-300U3 Page 5...
(1 x HDMI output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x RJ45, 1 x Mic In, 1 x Audio, 1 x SD card slot, 1 x Micro SD card slot, 5 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x USB 3.0 Up-Stream port) : DSH-300U3 Page 6...
Docking Station to your system. 2.1.1 Installation for Windows Insert the provided CD into your optical drive. Browse to the DSH-300U3 Folder and select the Windows OS. Start the setup by clicking on the DisplayLink setup program. *Note: Actual image may vary Follow the instructions on screen to install the driver.
2.1.2 Installation for Mac OS X Insert the provided CD into your optical drive. Browse to the DSH-300U3 Folder and select the Mac OS X Folder that contains the setup program. Start the setup by clicking on the DisplayLink Software Installer program.
Connect the USB 3.0 Docking Station: Plug the USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 Up-Stream port on the back of the Docking Station. Then a pop-up message will appear in the notification area indicating the installation is complete. DSH-300U3 Page 10...
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Connect your USB devices to the USB 3.0 ports on the Docking Station. Connect speaker/headphone and mic Insert the speaker/headphone jack into the green port labeled headphone on the front of the Docking Station. To connect a microphone, insert the microphone jack into DSH-300U3 Page 11...
In the USB Display Adapters group, an item named Displaylink USB 3.0 dock should be displayed. Note: If there is a question or exclamation mark next to that item, then the driver is not properly installed. Please delete the item, select DSH-300U3 Page 12...
2.3.2 Verifying for Mac OS X Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu. Click on More Info… In the Contents sidebar select USB from the Hardware section. Scroll the list to reveal the USB 3.0 Docking Station information DSH-300U3 Page 13...
From the taskbar, click the DisplayLink icon A menu appears with several options. These are shown and described below. Screen Resolution: Click to select an available resolution. Note: This function is disabled in mirror mode, as the resolution is DSH-300U3 Page 14...
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Optimize for Video: Optimize the video quality when playing back. Text may appear less clear when enabling Fit to TV: Adjusts the size of the desktop on the TV. Note: This function works only when one display is connected DSH-300U3 Page 15...
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