BenQ PH460 Installation Handbook page 17

Extending USB connection using an active (powered) USB extension
cable and a faceplate
Depending on the environment where you install the display, you can use an active (powered)
USB extension cable to extend USB connection from a faceplate.
1. Connect the mini-B plug of the supplied USB cable to the
the type-A plug of the cable to the USB type-A port on the active USB extension cable.
2. Connect the type-A plug of the active USB extension cable to the USB port on the
faceplate.
3. Connect the computer to the faceplate using a suitable USB cable.
• Refer to the User Manual of your display for the location of USB port.
• For best results, use only a certified active USB extension cable and high-quality faceplate.
• The type of USB port and plug on the active USB extension cable may be different from the description
above. Use a USB cable that matches the USB jack on the display and the USB port on the extension
cable.
• The total length of the USB cables used to connect the display to the active USB extension cable and
computer to the faceplate should not exceed 5 meters.
Display
USB port
USB cable
Computer
port on the display, and
USB Mini-B
Active USB
extension cable
Faceplate
USB cable
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