Tripp Lite B156-004-HD-V3 User manual

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4-Port DisplayPort 1.2
to HDMI MST Hub
Model: B156-004-HD-V3
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • tripplite.com/support
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Owner's Manual
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Package Contents
• B156-004-HD-V3, 4-Port DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI MST Hub
• External power supply (Input: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.35A;
Output: 5V 2A)
• International plug adapters (North America, Europe, U.K.
and Australia)
• Owner’s Manual

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Product Features
• Connect multiple HDMI monitors via the DisplayPort output
on your computer to display the same image on each
monitor, extend the desktop across monitors, or combine as
one enlarged monitor in video wall mode.*
• DisplayPort v1.2 and Multi-Stream Transfer (MST) Compliant.*
• Built-in cable connects directly to a DisplayPort source.
• DisplayPort and HDMI output models support 4K x 2K Ultra
High Denition (UHD) resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (60 Hz)
– see System Requirements for more information.
• Supports up to 16-bit Deep Color.
• Supports 2-Channel LPCM. AC3. DTS. Bit depth up to 24
bits. Sample rate up to 192 kHz.
• Supports HDCP and DDC.
• Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for
GSA Schedule purchases.
* Backward compatible with most DisplayPort 1.1a equipment running
current graphics drivers. The feature set is limited to the attached
equipment’s capabilities (e.g. you may be limited to displaying in
Clone / Mirror mode only). Compatibility with older graphics cards
is not guaranteed.*

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System Requirements
A computer with a DisplayPort v1.2 compatible Graphics Card
(e.g., AMD Radeon with AMD Eyenity Technology). Backward
compatible with most DisplayPort 1.1a equipment running
current graphics drivers. The feature set is limited to that of
the attached equipment (e.g., you may be limited to displaying
in Clone / Mirror mode only). Compatibility with older graphics
cards is not guaranteed.
• MacOS does not support MST for NVIDIA and Intel Graphics
Processor Units, limiting video display on the connected
monitors to mirror mode.
• DisplayPort MST Hub.
• External Power Supply (Input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A;
Output: 5V 2A).
Optional Accessories
• P569-CERT Series High-Speed HDMI 2.0 Cables

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Product Overview
Rear
Front
1DisplayPort INPUT - Connect to DisplayPort source.
2HDMI OUTPUT - Connect to HDMI Display, Monitor, TV, etc.
3RESET - Use a ballpoint pen to reset the signal being sent
to the connected displays.
4POWER INPUT - Connect 5V 2ADC power supply.
5Power LED Indicator - LED illuminates to indicate the switch
is receiving power. The LED must illuminate solid green.
6Display LEDs - LEDs illuminate to indicate that a display
output is connected. The LED will illuminate orange.
5 4 1 3
6 2 6 2 6 2 6 2

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Installation
Prior to installation, ensure your graphics driver is up to date by
installing the latest driver available. The MST hub is backward
compatible with most DisplayPort 1.1a equipment running
current graphics drivers. The feature set is limited to the
attached equipment’s capabilities (e.g., you may be limited to
displaying in Clone / Mirror mode only). Compatibility with older
graphics cards is not guaranteed.
Make sure the power to all connected devices is turned o󰀨
prior to installation.
1. Connect the hub’s built-in cable to the computer’s
DisplayPort output.
2. Connect the included external power supply to the hub
and plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) or Power Distribution Unit (PDU).
The Power LED will illuminate green.
3. Connect a monitor to an available output port on the hub.
Note: The maximum distance between the hub and the connected
monitor must not exceed 15 ft. (4.6 m).
4. Repeat step 4 for each additional monitor you are connecting.
5. Turn ON the power to the connected monitors, then power
on the source. The port LEDs will illuminate orange to
indicate a signal is being received and video will appear
on the connected monitors.
6. Use your video card’s display settings screen to adjust how
video is displayed on the connected monitors.

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Troubleshooting
If you are unable to get an acceptable image after following the
installation instructions, try the troubleshooting tips below.
1. Is your equipment running the latest graphics driver?
If not, download the latest graphics drivers for your equipment.
The MST hub is backward compatible with most DisplayPort
1.1a equipment running current graphics drivers. The feature
set is limited to the attached equipment’s capabilities (e.g.,
you may be limited to displaying in Clone / Mirror mode only).
Compatibility with older graphics cards is not guaranteed.
2. Press the hub’s reset button to reset the signal being
sent to the connected displays.
3. Is the included external power supply connected and
plugged into a working power source? In order for the
product to function properly, it must be connected and
receiving power through the external power supply.
4. Was the power to the DisplayPort source and connected
monitors turned off prior to installation?
If not, restart your computer.
5. What cable lengths are you using? The maximum
cable length between the hub and the connected monitors
should not exceed 15 ft. (4.6 m).
6. What type of cabling are you using? Inferior cabling can
result in poor performance. It is important to use cables
that support the video resolution you are trying to obtain.
It is recommended you use the Tripp Lite cables listed in the
Optional Accessories section, as they have been tested to
work with the MST Hubs.

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Troubleshooting
7. Test your cables to ensure they are working properly.
For example, connect your DisplayPort cables between a
source and monitor setup you know works to determine if
the cable is functioning properly.
Specications
Max Distance to Display Up to 15 ft. (4.6 m)
Max Supported Color Depth 16-bit Deep Color
HDR Support No
HDMI Specication Version 1.4
Chroma Sub Sampling 4:4:4
HDCP 1.4
3D Video Support Yes
Audio Specication 2-Ch LPCM. AC3. DTS. Bit depth up
to 24 bits. Sample rate up to 192 kHz.
Chipset Yes
IR or RS-232 Extension Support No
Consumer Electronic Control
(CEO) Support
No
Driver Required No
Operating Temperature Range 14°F to 157°F (-10°C to 75°C)
Storage Temperature Range -4°F to 176°F (-20°C to 80°C)
Relative Humidity 0% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Material Construction ABS Plastic
Connector/Contact Plating Nickel/Gold

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Warranty and Product Registration
3-Year Limited Warranty
Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from
the date of initial purchase. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this
warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option)
any such defective products. To obtain service under this
warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization
(RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite
service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an
authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges
prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the
problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been
damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has
been altered or modied in any way.
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WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
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or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL
Tripp Lite BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specically,
Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs, such as lost prots or
revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss
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FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: 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.
Any changes or modications to this equipment not expressly
approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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