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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the i-tec USB-C Metal 4K Docking Station, our product allows you to connect your
favourite devices via a single USB-C connector to a laptop or tablet with a USB-C port.
The docking station
provides 1x HDMI 4K port, 4x USB-A 3.0 port (incl. 1x fast charging port with spec. BC 1.2), 1x Ethernet
GLAN RJ-45 port, 1x USB-C Power Delivery, 1x Audio/Mic Jack.
Please read the entire manual carefully before using the docking station. The manual is also
available on our website www.i-tec-europe.eu in the tab „Download“. In case of any problems,
contact our technical support: [email protected].
TERMINOLOGY
Interface / port / connector / input / slot
– a place where two devices are physically connected.
Chipset
– a semiconductor device in a laptop, tablet or PC controlling the function of a port.
USB-C
–
is a new symmetrical connector which allows faster charging, energizing, double-function (a host
and a guest), support for alternative modes (DisplayPort, MHL and Thunderbolt).
Alternative modes (Alt modes)
–
special modes for USB-C connector, which can be supported. Currently the
most popular ones include DisplayPort / DockPort, MHL and Thunderbolt. Devices with this feature,
connector and cables allow transmission of images and at the same time preserve other functions of the
connector (for data transfers and charging).
DisplayPort
/
DockPort Alt mode
–
this mode allows transmission of images through USB-C connector and a
cable.
USB-C Power Delivery (USB-C PD)
–
optional property of the USB-C connector. A connector with this support
can charge and be charged at the same time and it supports loads from 10W to 100W (depending on
profiles 1-5).
USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0
– a standard for USB interface / port for connection of various USB devices. Various USB
devices can be connected to the docking station or adapter using the USB interface type A. USB type B is
used for connecting the docking station or adapter to a laptop, tablet or PC.
HDMI
– a standard for digital graphical interface / port for connection of monitors and other graphical
display devices.
Audio
– designation for audio input (microphone) or output (earphones / loudspeakers).
PACKAGE CONTENTS
i-tec USB-C Docking Station
USB-C cable (100 cm)
Power adapter (DC 20V/5A, max. 100W, DC cable 180 cm + network cable 180 cm)
Quick Start
SPECIFICATION
Graphic interface: 1x HDMI, max.resolution 4K 3840x2160@30Hz; for connecting a HDMI monitor
Mode: Extend, Mirror and Primary Display
Supported colors 16 / 32 bit
1x USB-C Power Delivery port (upstream – support for data, Display Port Alt mode, Power Delivery
Alt mode) – for connecting the docking station to a laptop or tablet, with a USB-C port; Power
Delivery with the profile 1-4, max. 60 W (for MacBook Pro 15" max. 85W), for charging laptops with
support for Power Delivery
4x USB-A 3.0 ports for connecting USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 devices for high-speed data transmission up to 5
Gbps; one port supports fast charging according to spec. BC 1.2
1x Ethernet GLAN RJ-45 port for fast network and Internet access with Gigabit Ethernet connection,
it supports speeds of 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
1x 3.5 mm Audio/Microphone 2.1 Jack
On/Off switch
LED indication
Power supply from an external power adapter (DC 20V/5A, max. 100W)