TABLE OF CONTENTS lntroduction ................Features ................... Contents .................. System Requirements ............Docking Station Configuration ........... Driver Installation (Windows)..........Windows Setup ..............Driver Installation (macOS) ..........Managing Multiple Displays (macOS) ....... Configuring Displays from the Menu Bar (macOS) ..Warranty ..................
INTRODUCTION Your new Quad 4K Docking Station can connect to any host with USB A or Type C connectors providing a fully backward-compatible and future-proof docking solution. Allowing you to connect up to four additional monitors through a single USB cable. The Quad 4K Docking Station Software allows full configuration of all additional USB displays, including: •...
• Power Delivery up to 100W over USB Type-C connection • USB-C 30W charging port for phones and tablets CONTENTS • VT8000 Docking Station • Power Adapter 180W • USB-C to USB-C Cable (1M) • USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Adapter •...
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 8.1 Update 2015 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit edition) DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for macOS Big Sur 11 Yosemite 10.10 Catalina 10.15...
DOCKING STATION CONFIGURATION Step 1 USB 3.0 Power Video Stream A Video Stream B Video Stream C Video Stream D DP++ DP++ DP++ DP++ HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 Display 4 2.5 G USB-C Power In Kensington DP, HDMI DP, HDMI...
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DOCKING STATION CONFIGURATION (Continued) Step2 Connect your displays to the Docking Station Per Video Stream HDMI DisplayPort HDMI Cable DisplayPort Cable (Not Included) (Not Included) Connect to HDMI Monitor Connect to DisplayPort Monitor Each Video Stream supports 1 display up to 4K @ 60Hz for a total of 4 displays...
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DOCKING STATION CONFIGURATION (Continued) Correct way to connect 5K displays Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Wrong ways to connect 5K displays Note: You can only connect either the left two DP ports or right two, you cannot interconnect them randomly.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (Windows) Step 1 The following section shows you how to install the Docking Station software on different operating systems. Download and install the latest Displaylink software. Select the driver according to your operating system. Please visit displaylink.com/downloads and download the latest drivers. Displaylink-provided drivers are always compatible with the USB Docking Station.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (Windows Continued) Step 5 Once the “Finish” button appears the install is complete and your system will may need to reboot. If the option pops up click “Reboot” to finalize the driver installation.
WINDOWS SETUP Audio setting for Windows 10 Step 1 Click the DisplayLink “Icon” at the lower right corner to set up audio and video, click “Audio setup” Step 2 Step 3 Choose Speaker Choose Microphone...
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WINDOWS SETUP (Continued) Video Setting: Windows 10 Display mode • Click video setup • Select Display and choose Orientation then select Extend desktop to this display.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (macOS) Introduction: This guide applies to software version 1.3 and above of the Mac software. What is the macOS Driver? The macOS driver is designed for macOS 10.4 - 11 to enable you to add an additional monitor to your mac using Displaylink technology.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (macOS) Step 1 Download and install the latest Displaylink software. Select the driver according to your operating system. Please visit displaylink.com/downloads and download the latest drivers. Displaylink-provided drivers are always compatible with the USB Docking Station. DisplayLink USB Graphics Software supports macOS 10.4 - 11. M1 macs are supported on software version 1.3 or later.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (macOS) Step 2 Click “Continue” to start the installation process. Step 3 Once prompted input your account password and click “Install Software” Step 4 After installation is complete restart your system. Your dock should now be working. If not, make sure the Displaylink Manager application is running by entering “Displaylink”...
MANAGING MULTIPILE DISPLAYS (macOS) When a new display is connected to your Mac, it will default to being extended to the right of the main display. To configure the settings for each of your displays, select “Displays” from the “System Preferences” menu.
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MANAGING MULTIPLE DISPLAYS (mac OS Continued) To arrange displays and configure mirrored or extended displays click on the arrangement tab. To move a display, click and drag the display in the arrangements window. To change primary display, click on the small bar on top of the main monitor and drag in onto the monitor you want to be the primary.
CONFIGURING DISPLAYS FROM THE MENU BAR (macOS) If you have checked the “Show Displays” ON menu bar in “Display Preferences” then you can configure the displays by clicking the display icon in the menu bar. This menu allows you to perform the following actions: Detect all displays connected to the Mac Turn display mirroring on/off Set the resolution of both the primary display, and the additional display(s)
VisionTek’s liability under this warranty, or in connection with any other claim relating to the Product, is limited to the repair or replacement, at VisionTek’s option, of the product or portion of the product which is defective in manufacturing material. Warrantee assumes all risk of loss in transit. The returned products shall be the sole property of VisionTek.
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