USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video Docking Station with SD reader User Manual Model: DSH-300U3 Ver. 1.00 All brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2014 Vantec Thermal Technologies.
Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................ 3 1.1 Product Introduction .................................................. 3 1.2 Features ...................................................................... 4 1.3 System Requirements ................................................. 6 1.4 Package Contents........................................................ 6 1.5 Hardware Layout ........................................................
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.
1.2 Features An ideal solution for expanding the connection and optimization of your Laptop, Ultrabook and MacBook Single USB 3.0 connection to support for Five USB 3.
Support HD 1080p video for high resolutions monitor / display Video Playback via HDCP (HDMI and DVI) Latest DisplayLink Technology Audio: Audio out to support 2.1 CH Audio in via MIC jack Virtual 5.1 channel sound via HDMI USB 3.0: Support Five USB 3.0 ports Compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 specification Support UASP for added speed USB Battery Charging Specifications v1.2 (SDP, CDP, DCP) for smart phone.
Support Secure Digital v1.0 / v1.1 / v2.0/ SDHC / SDXC (Capacity up to 2TB) Support Secure Digital v3.0 UHS-I (Ultra High Speed): SDR12/SDR25/SDR50/DDR50/SDR104 1.3 System Requirements Windows® XP 32-bit, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 (32/64 bit) Mac OS X 10.6 or above Available USB 3.0 port 1.4 Package Contents 1 x USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video Docking Station with SD reader 1 x USB 3.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Driver Installation IMPORTANT! Please ensure the driver installation is completed before connecting the DSH-300U3 Docking Station to the computer. Follow the procedures below to install the driver and then connect the Docking Station to your system. 2.1.1 Installation for Windows 1. 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 3. Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software. Your screens may temporarily go black or flashing during this process. 4. After driver installation is completed, you must restart your computer. 2.1.2 Installation for Mac OS X 1. 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.
*Note: Actual image may vary 2. Follow the instructions on screen to install the driver. After driver installation is completed, you must restart your computer. 2.2 Hardware Installation 1. Plug the power adapter into the power jack of the Docking Station. 2. 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.
* Actual strings depend on your operation system. This screen shot is from Windows 7 and might vary slightly for each operating system. 3. Connecting Ethernet network device Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port on the Docking Station Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network hub, switch or router 4.
the pink port labeled microphone on the front of the Docking Station. 7. To insert memory card For SD memory card: Gently insert a SD memory card, with the label side facing up, into the SD card slot on the front of the Docking Station For MicroSD memory card: Gently insert a MicroSD memory card, with the label side facing up, into the MicroSD slot on the front of the Docking Station 2.3 Verifying the installation 2.3.1 Verifying for Windows 1.
the Delete the driver software for this device option (if provided), unplug the Docking Station from your computer and then repeat the installation steps. 2.3.2 Verifying for Mac OS X 1. Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu. 2. Click on More Info… 3. In the Contents sidebar select USB from the Hardware section. 4. Scroll the list to reveal the USB 3.
2.4 Display Configuration When USB 3.0 Docking Station is attached, an icon appears in the taskbar. This gives you access to the DisplayLink manager menu. To use the DisplayLink Manager Menu 1. From the taskbar, click the DisplayLink icon 2. A menu appears with several options. These are shown and described below. Screen Resolution: Click to select an available resolution.
defined by the resolution of the primary monitor Screen Rotation: Rotates the screen according to the desired orientation Extend to: Extends the screen according to the desired orientation Extend: This is the default settings of the USB 3.0 Docking Station. This mode extends your desktop for easy viewing of multiple windows.
