SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep the User Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. If any of the following situations arise, have the equipment checked by a service technician immediately: • The equipment has been exposed to moisture. •...
Note: VT1100 - If an HDMI display and a VGA display are connected at the same time, displays will be the cloned. For 2 extended displays connect to DisplayPort + HDMI or DisplayPort + VGA CONTENTS • VT1000 / VT1100 Dual Display Docking Station • AC Power Adapter - 20W • USB 3.0 USB-B to USB-A Cable (1M)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Compatible Devices Laptop or Desktop Computer with USB-A 3.0 port DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows Windows 11 (64-bit edition) Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit edition) Windows 8.1 Update 2015 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for macOS macOS 10.12 or later...
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DOCKING STATION PORTS (VT1000 / VT1100 Continued) Port Description 1. USB-A Ports Connect a USB-A device, supports 5Gbps transfer speeds 2. Audio Jack Connect headphones, headset or other audio devices with 3.5mm connector 3. Power LED LED Status Light 4. VGA Port (DisplayLink 1) Display 1 - Connect a display with a VGA port to stream video up to 1080p@60Hz 5.
DOCKING STATION SETUP Connecting Power 1. Plug the power adapter into the DC In port on the back of the dock. Connect the other end into a power outlet.
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1. Connect the included USB-B to USB-A cable to the USB-B Host port on the back of the dock. Connect the other end to your host laptop, PC. 2. The VT1000 / VT1100 adds DP, HDMI and VGA outputs to your system. Resolutions up to 1440p @ 60Hz are supported depending on monitors connected.
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DOCKING STATION SETUP (Continued) Single Display Setup 1. Connect your monitor to the Display 1 - HDMI/VGA or Display 2 - DisplayPort.
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DOCKING STATION SETUP (Continued) Dual Display Setup 1. Connect Display 1 to the Display 1 HDMI or VGA 2. Connect Display 2 to the Display 2 DisplayPort. Note: For the VT1100 DisplayLink stream 1, HDMI and VGA are cloned. For 2 independent displays connect Display 1 to HDMI or VGA and Display 2 to DisplayPort.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (Windows) Windows Users - Downloading Drivers 1. Download and install the latest DisplayLink software. Select the driver according to your operating system. displaylink.com/downloads Please visit and download the latest drivers. DisplayLink provided drivers are always compatible with the USB Docking Station. 2.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (Windows Continued) 3. Once the installer begins a window will pop up and verify that your system is compatible with DisplayLink USB graphics. 4. Click “Install” 5. Once the “Finish” button appears the install is complete and your system will may need to reboot.
WINDOWS SETUP Windows 10 - Audio Setup 1. Click the DisplayLink “Icon” in the system tray located in the lower right corner. To set up audio, click “Audio Setup” 2. Under the Playback tab select 3. Under the Recording tab select “Speakers”...
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WINDOWS SETUP (Continued) Windows 10 - Display Setup 1.Click the DisplayLink “Icon” in the system tray located in the lower right corner. To set up Video, click “Video Setup” 2. In “Display”, select the desired display that you want to adjust 3.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (macOS) macOS Users - Downloading Drivers 1. Download and install the latest DisplayLink software. Select the driver according to your operating system. displaylink.com/downloads Please visit and download the latest drivers. DisplayLink-provided drivers are always compatible with the USB Docking Station. 2.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (macOS Continued) 3. Click “Continue” to start the installation process. 4. You may be prompted to input your account pass- word, click “Install Software”. 5. 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”...
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (macOS Continued) 6. Navigate to Applications, then open DisplayLink Manager. 7. Click the DisplayLink Manager application icon in the notification area to open the application window. This confirms that the DisplayLink software is installed and running properly.
DISPLAYLINK MANAGER CONFIGURATION (macOS) Enable Automatic Launch 1. Select “Launch automatically after login” for the DisplayLink Manager software to start automatically every time you login. Enable Screen Recording 2. For display output using DisplayLink technology, Screen Recording may need to be enabled. Navigate to System Preferences and select Security &...
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DISPLAYLINK MANAGER CONFIGURATION (Continued) 3. Enable “Screen Recording” to allow DisplayLink Manager to capture video data and transmit it over USB to your displays. 3.1. Select the “Privacy” tab. 3.2. Navigate to “Screen Recording” in the list on the left. 3.3.
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DISPLAYLINK MANAGER CONFIGURATION (Continued) 5. This notification will also appear in the DisplayLink Manager window. 6. The permissions will take effect the net time you launch the DisplayLink Manager app. Select “Quit & Reopen” to restart the app. Note: In Catalina 10.15.x select “Sign Out Now” 7.
DISPLAY SETTINGS (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. This will open the “Display Preferences”...
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DISPLAY SETTINGS (macOS Continued) 1. To arrange displays and configure mirrored or extended displays click on the arrangement tab. 2. To move a display, click and drag the display in the arrangements window. 3. 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.
FCC. Changes or modification to product not expressly approved by VisionTek Products, LLC could void your right to use or operate your product by the FCC.
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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