StarTech.com DK30CH2DEPUE User manual

Manual Revision: 02/01/2019
User Manual
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Triple-4K Monitor USB-C Dock - 100W PD
Actual product may vary from photos
SKU#: DK30CH2DEP and DK30CH2DEPUE

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Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
For the State of California
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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related documents are the property of their respective holders.

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Safety Statements
Safety Measures
• Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric
lines under power.
• Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certied
professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
• Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed
to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Mesures de sécurité
• Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être eectuées lorsque le produit
et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
• L’installation et/ou le montage du produit doit être réalisé par un
professionnel certié et dans le respect des normes locales et du code de
construction local.
• Les câbles (y compris les câbles d’alimentation et de chargement) doivent
être placés et acheminés de façon à éviter tout risque électrique, de chute ou
de sécurité
安全対策
• 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでくださ
い。
• 製品の設置やマウントは、使用地域の安全ガイドラインおよび建築基準に
従い、有資格の専門業者が行うようにしてください。
• ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回し
を行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するよう
にしてください。
Misure di sicurezza
• I terminiali dei li elettrici non devono essere realizzate con il prodotto e/o le
linee elettriche sotto tensione.
• L’installazione e/o il montaggio dei prodotti devono essere eseguiti da un
tecnico professionale certicato che conosca le linee guida locali sulle norme
edilizie e sulla sicurezza.
• I cavi (inclusi i cavi di alimentazione e di ricarica) devono essere posizionati
e stesi in modo da evitare pericoli di inciampo, rischi di scosse elettriche o
pericoli per la sicurezza.

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Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller
elledningarna är strömförda.
• Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner
och enligt gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer.
• Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så
sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas.
Warning Statements
• Make sure to assemble this product according to the instructions. Failure to
do so might result in personal injury or property damage.
• Never use this product if parts are missing or damaged.

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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements........................................................................1
Safety Statements..................................................................................2
Warning Statements ..............................................................................3
Product Diagram ....................................................................................6
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Side View...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Information ..............................................................................7
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Installing the Docking Station .............................................................9
Installing the Drivers................................................................................................................................ 9
Powering the Docking Station.............................................................9
Connecting Devices to the Docking Station......................................10
USB-A Port ................................................................................................................................................... 10
USB-C Host Port ......................................................................................................................................... 11
USB-C Port ................................................................................................................................................... 11
RJ45 Port (Network Device)................................................................................................................... 11
HDMI Port..................................................................................................................................................... 12
DisplayPort Port......................................................................................................................................... 12
Audio Options ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Lock Slot ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

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Fast Charging a Device..........................................................................14
Installing the Anti-Slip Pads .................................................................14
Conguring a Display Device...............................................................14
Video Resolution ....................................................................................14

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Product Diagram
Rear View
Side View
On/O
Switch
USB-A
Ports
USB-C
Host Port
HDMI
Port Mic Port
DC 20V
Port
USB-C
Port
RJ45
Port
DisplayPort
Ports
Speaker
Port
Lock
Slot
Headset
Port
USB-A
Port

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Product Information
Package Contents
• USB-C™ Docking Station x 1
• USB-C Cable x 1
• Universal Power Adapter x 1
• NA/JP, ANZ for DK30CH2DEP
• EU, UK for DK30CH2DEPUE
• Anti-slip Rubber Pads x 4
• User Manual x 1
Requirements
Operating System:
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For
the latest requirements, please visit www.StarTech.com/
DK30CH2DEP or www.StarTech.com/DK30CH2DEPUE
• Windows® 10, 8.1, and 7
• macOS 10.12, 10.11, and 10.10
Host Computer:
• An available USB-C Port
Note: Not all USB-C Ports support the full functionality of the
USB-C standard. Ensure that the Host Computer’s USB-C
Port supports DP Alt Mode, as well as USB Power Delivery.

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Display:
• An HDMI® Display
• Two DisplayPort Displays
Note: A 4K-capable display is required to achieve 4K x 2K
resolution (4K is also known as 4K x 2K).
Cables:
Cable requirements are optional and will depend on the port
conguration of the connected Host Computer.
• USB-A Cables
• USB-C Cables
• HDMI Cable
• DisplayPort Cables
• CAT5e/CAT6 Cable
Optional Accessories:
• Laptop Lock
• Microphone
• Speakers
• Headset

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Installing the Docking Station
Installing the Drivers
Depending on your operating system, the Docking Station
will automatically install some of the required drivers once
connected to your host laptop. To complete the full driver
installation process:
1. Download the latest drivers by visiting www.StarTech.com/
DK30CH2DEP or www.StarTech.com/DK30CH2DEPUE and
clicking the Support tab.
2. Extract the contents of the compressed le(s) that you
downloaded.
3. Double-click the appropriate driver for the version of
Windows or macOS that you’re running and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note: If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so to
complete the installation.
Powering the Docking Station
When the Docking Station is plugged in and powered, you
can use USB-C Power Delivery 2.0 to power and charge the
Host Computer through the USB-C Port. The Docking Station
cannot receive power from the Host Computer, the Power
Adapter must always be connected to the Docking Station.
1. Select the appropriate Power Cord for your region and
connect it to the Power Adapter.

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2. Connect the Power Adapter to an AC Electrical Outlet and
the other end to the DC 20V Port on the Docking Station.
3. Connect the USB-C Cable to a USB-C Port on the Host
Computer and the other end to the USB-C Host Port on the
Docking Station.
4. Make sure that the On/O Button is in the On position.
Connecting Devices to the Docking Station
USB-A Port
The USB-A Ports can be used as charging ports (e.g. Cell Phone,
Tablet, etc.), to connect a USB storage device (e.g. Flash Drive)
to display data/les on the connected Host Computer, or used
with a USB Peripheral Device (Keyboard, Mouse, etc.).
Connecting a Device to the USB-A Port
1. Connect a USB-A Cable to the USB-A Port on the Docking
Station.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-A Cable to a USB Port on
the USB Device.
Note: The USB-A Port on the side of the Docking Station
can fast-charge devices that comply with USB Battery Charg-
ing Specication Revision 1.2.

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USB-C Host Port
The USB-C Port will allow the Host Computer to connect to
any device that is connected to the Docking Station while
charging the Host Computer.
Connecting a Host Using the USB-C Port
1. Connect a USB-C Cable to the USB-C Port on the Docking
Station.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-C Cable to a USB-C Port
on the Host Computer.
USB-C Port
The USB-C Port can be used as charging ports (e.g. Cell Phone,
Tablet, etc.) or can be used to connect a USB storage device
(e.g. Flash Drive) to display data/les on the connected Host
Computer or used with a USB Peripheral Device (Keyboard,
Mouse, etc.).
1. Connect a USB-C Cable to the USB-C Port on the Docking
Station.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-C Cable to a USB Port on
the USB Device.
RJ45 Port (Network Device)
1. Connect a CAT5e/CAT6 Cable’s RJ45 Connector to the
RJ45 Port on the Docking Station.
2. Connect the other RJ45 Connector to an RJ45 Port on your
compatible Network Device.

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HDMI Port
The HDMI Port is used to connect an HDMI Device (e.g.
Display, etc.) to the Docking Station.
1. Connect an HDMI Cable to the HDMI Port on the Docking
Station.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI Cable to an HDMI Port
on your Display Device.
DisplayPort Port
The DisplayPort Ports are used to connect Displays to the
Docking Station.
1. Connect a DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort Port on
the Docking Station.
2. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort Cable to a
DisplayPort Port on your Display Device.
Audio Options
Mic Port:
The Mic Port is used to connect a Microphone to the Docking
Station for use with a Host Computer.
1. Connect an Audio Cable to the Mic Port on the Docking
Station.
2. Connect the other end of the Audio Cable to the Connector
(e.g. XLR Connector) on the bottom of the Microphone.

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Speaker Port:
The Speaker Port is used to connect an Audio Device (e.g.
Speakers) to the Docking Station for use with the connected
Host Computer.
1. Connect an Audio Cable to the Speaker Port on the
Docking Station.
2. Connect the other end of the Audio Cable to the Audio In
Port on the Audio Device.
Headset Port:
The Headset Port is used to connect an Audio Device
(e.g. Headphones) to the Docking Station for use with the
connected Host Computer.
1. Connect an Audio Cable to the Headset Port on the
Docking Station.
2. Connect the other end of the Audio Cable to the Audio In
Port on the Audio Device.
Note: If you have audio devices plugged in both the Speaker
Port and the Headset Port, the audio device plugged into
the Headset Port takes priority over the device plugged into
the Speaker Port.
Lock Slot
The Lock Slot is used in combination with a Laptop Lock (sold
separately) to secure the Docking Station.

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Fast Charging a Device
To fast-charge a device, connect it to the USB-A Port on the
side of the Docking Station.
Notes: This USB-A Port can only fast-charge connected
devices that comply with USB Battery Charging Specication
Revision 1.2.
A connection to a host laptop is not required to charge your
device when it’s connected to the USB fast-charge port.
Installing the Anti-Slip Pads
3. Remove the adhesive backing from the pads.
4. Align each of the pads on the bottom of the Docking Station.
5. While applying pressure, ax the pad to the bottom of the
Docking Station.
Conguring a Display Device
Use your Windows or Mac operating system to adjust display
settings for multiple monitors. Your laptop hardware must
support dual external displays.
Video Resolution
The DisplayPort Port 1 and Displayport Port 2 can support up
to a maximum of 4K60Hz and the HDMI Port can support up to
a maximum of 4K30Hz.

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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a three-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer
to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or
their ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct
or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of
prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use
of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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