Itec THUNDERBOLT 2 User manual

i-tec THUNDERBOLT™2
DOCKING STATION
(GB) User Manual
(DE) Gebrauchsanweisung
(FR) Guide d’instruction et mode d’emploi
(CZ) Manuál
(PL) Instrukcja
(SK) Manuál

ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2 docking station. The docking station will allow you
easy and extremely powerful connection of all accessories to your Mac / PC. It offers two Thunderbolt™
ports with the transmission speed of 20 Gbps. One will be used for connecting your Mac and the other one
can be used for connection of other Thunderbolt™ devices such as external drives or monitors.
Using the 4K HDMI interface you can connect any monitor with a resolution up to 4096x2160 pixels. Then
you have three USB 3.0 ports that can be used for connection of your USB devices as well as for charging of
phones, tablets, or other mobile devices.
Then you have a Gigabit Ethernet port for fast internet connection. A separated microphone input and
earphone output will allow conference calls as well as wonderful experience from movies or games.
Please, read the entire user manual carefully before you begin installation and start using the docking
station.
TERMINOLOGY
Interface / port / connector / input / slot –a place where two devices are physically connected.
Chipset –a semiconductor device in a Mac / PC controlling the function of a port.
Thunderbolt™2 / Thunderbolt™–a standard for fast hardware interface that allows connection of
devices (peripherals - monitors, external HDD, HUBs,...) to a computer over an expansion bus. A
single Thunderbolt™ port allows connection of HUBs or serial connection of up to six Thunderbolt™
devices. Thunderbolt™ 2 is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt™.
USB 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 using the USB interface type A.
HDMI –a standard for digital graphical interface / port for connection of monitors and other
graphical display devices.
Display port (DP) –a standard for digital graphical interface / port with a higher resolution used for
connection of monitors and other graphical display devices.
LAN (Local Area Network) –Ethernet is currently the most commonly used LAN and in the docking
station it can reach a theoretical transmission speed up to 1 Gbit/s –designated GLAN / RJ-45.
Audio –designation for audio input (microphone) or output (earphones / loudspeakers) devices.
SPECIFICATION
2x Thunderbolt™ 2 (20 Gbps, bidirectional input / output), backwards compatible with
Thunderbolt™ - you will use one port for connecting your Mac and the other one can be used for
connection of other Thunderbolt™ devices.
1x HDMI 1.4b output (resolution up to 4096 x 2160 pixels, HDCP compatible)
1x RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet network adapter
3x USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s, 1.5A, of which 1x USB charging as per the BC 1.2 specification)
1x 3.5 mm earphone stereo output
1x 3.5 mm microphone mono input
1x input for charging (DC 12V / 5A)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac computer: OS X 10.9 or higher with a Thunderbolt™ interface and the most recent firmware and
software.
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2 docking station
Thunderbolt™ cable (100 cm)
Power adapter - input: AC 100-240V, 2A 50/60Hz (130 cm cable); output: DC 12V/5A
CD with user manuals
Quick Start

DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCKING STATION
1. LED –after connecting the docking station and the power adapter to the AC 110V / 230V grid the light is
ON
2. 1x audio output for earphones / loudspeakers 2.1
3. 1x audio input for microphone
4. 1x USB 3.0 port type A with the BC 1.2 specification
5. 2x USB 3.0 port type A –for connection of USB devices to the docking station
6. 1x Ethernet 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s GLAN RJ-45 port –for connection to the Ethernet network or to the
internet modem
7. 2x Thunderbolt™ 2 port – for connection of Thunderbolt™ devices (you will use one port for connecting
your Mac and the other one can be used for connection of other Thunderbolt™ devices)
8. 1x HDMI port –for connection of the monitor
9. 1x power input from the power adapter to the AC 110V / 230V grid
SETTING THE DISPLAY
HDMI output with a resolution up to 4096 x 2160 pixels at 24 Hz, 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 Hz, and
2560 x 1600 pixels at 60 Hz.
Two monitors are supported when connected over the HDMI and Thunderbolt™ 2 or when using
two Thunderbolt™ monitors in serial connection.
The resolution of the video output and the refresh rate can be affected by the performance of the
system / Mac.
You can find more information on connecting the monitor to the Thunderbolt™ 2 port at the Apple website
here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204154#18 and on connecting the 4K monitor to the
Thunderbolt™2 port to a Mac here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202856

The table shows the various options for connecting the Thunderbolt™ monitor directly to a Mac with a
Thunderbolt™ port in OS X:
Computer
Connected monitors
Mac with Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphic card can support one
connected Thunderbolt™monitor (e.g., Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)).
MacBook Air (Mid 2011)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) and (13-inch, Late 2011)1
Mac mini (Mid 2011), 2.3 GHz
Mac mini with Lion Server (Mid 2011)
Single Thunderbolt™
monitor
Mac that can support two connected Thunderbolt™monitors (e.g., Apple
Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)).
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) and later
MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) and later
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (15-inch and 17-inch, Early 2011) and later
MacBook Air (Mid 2012) and later
iMac (Late 2012)
iMac (Mid 2011)
iMac (Late 2013)
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)
Mac Mini (Late 2012)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
Mac mini (Late 2014)
Mac Mini (Mid 2011), 2.5 GHz
2x Thunderbolt™
monitor
Mac that can support up to six connected Thunderbolt™monitors (e.g., Apple
Thunderbolt Display (27-inch))
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
6x Thunderbolt™
monitor
Possible connection of monitors to the i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2 docking station based on the table above.
Limitations: the maximum number of monitors connected to the docking station –two monitors. The
docking station can transmit only two signals from monitors at the same time over the Thunderbolt™ bus.
Only HDMI monitor connected –Mac (10.10.x and higher) –yes up to 4K.
Only DisplayPort monitor connected (in Thunderbolt™ 2 port with Mini DP adaptor) –Mac (10.10.x and
higher) –yes up to 4K.
Only Thunderbolt™ monitor connected –Mac (10.10.x and higher) –yes up to 4K.
HDMI and DisplayPort monitor connected at the same time –nonfunctional, Thunderbolt™bus cannot
transmit.
HDMI and Thunderbolt™monitor connected at the same time –Mac (10.10.x and higher) –yes up to 4K
(see the Mac table above).
Mac support for 4K monitors and Ultra HD TV:
MacBook Pro (Retina, Late 2013 and later)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013 and later)
Mac mini (Late 2014)
MacBook Air (Early 2015)
Resolution and refresh rate for 4K monitors and Ultra HD TV over the built-in HDMI port in the Mac:
3840 x 2160 / 30 Hz refresh rate
4096 x 2160 / 24 Hz refresh rate (the Mirror mode is not functional)

Mac support for multi-stream transport (MST) monitors with a refresh rate of 60 Hz:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013 and later)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CONNECTION) OF THE DOCKING STATION TO THE MAC
1. Turn ON the Mac.
2. Connect the power adapter to the docking station and connect it to the AC 110V / 230V grid.
3. Connect the Thunderbolt™ cable to the Thunderbolt™ port on the back panel of the docking
station.
4. Connect the Thunderbolt™ cable to a free Thunderbolt™port of your Mac.
5. The installation of the docking station and the ports will start automatically.
6. When the installation is completed we recommend turning the Mac OFF and ON.
Installation of the drivers in Mac OS X is automatic.
USING THE DOCKING STATION IN MAC OS X
A: After connecting the monitor / monitors (with the Thunderbolt™ or HDMI or Display Port input) the
screen on your Mac will glimmer, which is a standard condition, and after stabilization it is possible to
perform standard setting of the monitor here: System Preferences-Displays.
Click on Arrangement and in the default mode (Expanded desktop) click on the new monitor and drag it as
necessary vis-à-vis the Mac monitor. If you select Mirror displays the mode will change to Mirror (the
resolution of the monitors will be automatically adjusted according to their parameters and the highest
possible resolution will be set on both monitors). By cancelling the Mirror displays option you will return to
the Expanded desktop mode.
Expanded desktop mode: The arrow indicates the possible position of the connected monitor vis-à-vis the
Mac monitor.

In the Expanded desktop mode you can choose the Main monitor by dragging the Menu Bar.
Mirror mode: This mode can only be used if supported by the Mac.

Click on Gather Windows: using this option you can choose the settings of the corresponding monitor –
Scaled (offers available resolutions), Rotation (Standard, 90°, 180° and 270°) and Refresh rate (if offered).

Notes for using the docking station with monitors:
Working on the connected monitor when the Mac monitor is closed is possible with the power
supply from the grid (there are some limitations when using a HDMI monitor on older versions of
Mac). When the power supply is from the battery, the use of a HDMI monitor is limited by the Mac
(in some situations in case of problems with displaying it is possible to use the method described in
the following paragraph).
Most problems with renewing the screen on the connected monitor after hibernation of the Mac,
after using screensaver, after restarting the Mac, after turning the Mac OFF / ON can be solved by
disconnecting the Thunderbolt™ cable of the docking station from the Thunderbolt™ port on the
Mac and reconnecting it after approximately 10s. Please wait for completion of connection of all
peripherals.
B: After connecting other devices to the docking station (e.g., Ethernet cable to the GLAN port,
Thunderbolt™external HDD, USB external HDD, USB keyboard, USB mouse) these devices are used in a
standard way.
Most problems with the docking station and the connected peripherals can be solved by disconnecting
the Thunderbolt™ cable of the docking station from the Thunderbolt™ port on the Mac and reconnecting
it after approximately 10s.
CHARGING
The docking station supports charging of the connected USB mobile devices such as smart phones, e-book
readers, multimedia players, navigation devices, and tablets. Simply connect the device that you want to
charge using the original cable to the USB port of the docking station.
AUDIO
Audio output devices for earphones connected to the docking station need to be set / verified here:
System Preferences-Sound-Output –select USB Advanced Audio Device.
Setting the audio output device to both the earphones and the monitor simultaneously can be
done in Open-Applications-Utilities-Audio settings MIDI.app –click on „+“ on the left at the
bottom –Create device with multiple outputs and select the desired outputs from the offered
options on the Device with multiple outputs.
Input device for a microphone connected to the docking station needs to be set / verified here:
System Preferences-Sound-Input –select USB Advanced Audio Device.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not expose to extreme temperatures and air humidity
Use the device on flat surfaces –you will prevent it from slipping and falling to the ground.
Save the drivers and the user manual for a possible use later.
In cooperation with the service department:
Check functionality after falling to water or to the ground.
Check functionality when the cover is broken.
Send the device back if it does not work in accordance with the user manual.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR MAC
Question: What are the requirements for primary graphics cards to use with the chipsets in the i-tec
THUNDERBOLT™ 2 docking station?
Answer: We recommend a Mac with Intel i5 and higher for mostly office work and Intel i7 for playback of
one video at a time.
Question: Where can I check the connection of the docking station i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2 and other
connected peripherals in the Mac?
Answer: After connecting the docking station to the Thunderbolt™port in the Mac you can check the
connection here: About this Mac-System Profile-Hardware-Thunderbolt. You can see the parameters of
the Thunderbolt™ port in the Mac and in the docking station. Connection of other devices to the docking
station can be checked here:

For GLAN: About this Mac-System Profile-Hardware –Ethernet Cards
For USB: About this Mac-System Profile-Hardware -USB
For HDMI monitor: About this Mac-System Profile-Hardware -Graphics/Monitors
Question: I am using Mac OS X and the audio output is not working.
Answer: Audio output devices for earphones connected to the docking station need to be set / verified
here: System Preferences-Sound-Output –select USB Advanced Audio Device.
Most problems with the docking station and the connected peripherals can be solved by disconnecting
the Thunderbolt™ cable of the docking station from the Thunderbolt™ port on the Mac and reconnecting
it after approximately 10s.
If the package lacks any accessories specified on the packaging, contact us, please, with a request for
supplying the missing accessories by e-mail at, do not forget to indicate the delivery address.

DEUTSCH
EINLEITUNG
Wir bedanken uns für den Kauf der Docking Station i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2. Die Docking Station ermöglicht
Ihnen einen einfachen und extrem leistungsfähigen Anschluss von Zubehör an Ihren Mac / PC. Sie bietet
zwei Thunderbolt™ Ports mit Übertragungsleistung von 20 Gbps an. Mit Hilfe von einem Port können Sie
eine Verbindung mit Ihrem Mac herstellen und den anderen für den Anschluss anderer Thunderbolt™
Geräte nutzen, wie zum Beispiel externe Festplatten oder Bildschirme.
Über 4K HDMI Schnittstelle können Sie irgendeinen Bildschirm mit der Auflösung von 4096x2160 Pixel
anschließen. Außerdem stehen Ihnen 3 USB 3.0 Ports zur Verfügung, die Sie sowohl für den Anschluss von
Ihren USB Geräten, als auch für die Aufladung von Mobiltelefonen, Tablet-PCs oder anderen Mobilgeräten
nutzen können.
Außerdem steht der Gigabit Ethernet Port für Hochgeschwindigkeitsinternetverbindung ohne
Unterbrechung zur Verfügung. Getrennter Mikrophoneingang und Kopfhörerausgang ermöglichen Ihnen
Konferenzanrufe sowie ein tolles Erlebnis beim Schauen von Filmen oder beim Spielen.
Lesen Sie bitte vor Beginn der Installation und Arbeit mit der Docking Station sorgfältig die gesamte
Gebrauchsanweisung.
BEGRIFFSWÖRTERBUCH
Schnittstelle / Port / Anschluss / Eingang / Steckplatz –Stelle, an der zwei Geräte physisch
verbunden werden.
Kontroller –Halbleiterbestandteil (s.g. Chipsatz) unter Mac / PC, der die Arbeit eines der Ports
sichert.
Thunderbolt™ 2 / Thunderbolt™ –Standard für schnelle Hardwareschnittstelle, die es ermöglicht,
andere Geräte an Ihren Computer über den erweiternden Übertragungsweg anzuschließen
(Peripherie –Bildschirme, externe Festplatten, HUBs,…). Ein Thunderbolt™ Port ermöglicht den
Anschluss von HUBs oder den seriellen Anschluß von bis zu sechs Thunderbolt™ Geräten.
Thunderbolt™ 2 ist rückwärts kompatibel zu Thunderbolt™.
USB 3.0 / 2.0 –Standard für USB Schnittstelle zum Anschluss von verschiedenen USB Geräten. Es ist
möglich, verschiedene USB Geräte mit Hilfe von USB Schnittstelle Typ A, an die Docking Station
anzuschließen.
HDMI –Standard für digitale Grafikschnittstelle, die zum Anschluss von Bildschirmen und anderen
Grafikbildschirmgeräten dient.
Display Port (DP) –Standard für digitale Grafikschnittstelle mit höherer Auflösung, die zum
Anschluss von Bildschirmen und andere Grafikbildschirmgeräten dient.
LAN (Local Area Network) –lokales Computernetzwerk, zurzeit ist sog. Ethernet der am meisten
verbreitete Typ, das bei Docking Station eine theoretische Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit von bis zu
1 Gbps erreicht –Bezeichnung GLAN / RJ-45.
Audio –Bezeichnung für Toneigangs- (Mikrophon) oder Ausgangsgeräte (Kopfhörer /
Lautsprecher).
SPEZIFIKATION
2x Thunderbolt™ 2 (20 Gbps, bidirektionaler Eingang / Ausgang), rückwärts kompatibel zu
Thunderbolt™ -Mit Hilfe von einem Port können Sie eine Verbindung zu Ihrem Mac herstellen und
den anderen für den Anschluss anderer Thunderbolt™ Geräte nutzen.
1x HDMI 1.4b Ausgang (Auflösung bis zu 4096 x 2160 Pixel, HDCP kompatibel)
1x RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Netzwerkkarte
3x USB 3.0 (5 Gbps, 1.5A, davon 1x USB Aufladung nach der Spezifikation BC 1.2)
1x 3.5 mm Kopfhörerstereoausgang
1x 3.5 mm Mikrophonmonoeingang
1x Eingang für Stromversorgung (DC 12V / 5A)
SYSTEMANFORDERUNGEN
Mac Computer: OS X 10.9 oder höher mit Thunderbolt™ Schnittstelle und der neuesten Firmware und
Software.