Cable Matters 201075 USB-C KVM Dock with Remote Control User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Cable Matters
Table of Contents
USB-C® KVM Dock for 2 Computers
201075
User Manual
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase from Cable Matters Inc., the ‘Reliable
Connectivity’ company. This User Manual provides an overview of the features
and installation of the
USB-C® KVM Dock for 2 Computers
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or
configuring this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Contact [email protected] for
questions or product support.
1.2 Copyright and Trademarks
Cable Matters is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Matters Inc. All
rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
USB4® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of
Intel Corporation. The terms HDMI, HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. DisplayPort™ and the DisplayPort™ logo are trademarks
owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA® , USB Type-C® and
USB-C® ) in the United States and other countries.
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other
protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way
to Cable Matters. Where they occur, these references are for illustrative
purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by
Cable Matters, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual
applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct
acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, Cable Matters hereby
acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and
other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related
documents are the property of their respective holders.
1.3 FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device must not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Package Contents
Please check that the following items are contained in the box:
1 x USB-C® KVM Dock
1 x Docking Station Stand
2 x USB-C Cables
1 x Remote Control with Battery
1 x User Manual
1 x 180W Power Adapter
Note: All cables to connect USB devices to the Dock are sold separately
2.2 Product Description
The Cable Matters® USB-C® KVM Dock is an ideal solution for sharing
displays and USB peripheral devices between 2 computers that feature
DisplayPort Alternate Mode over the USB-C® ports. Connect the dock over USB-C®
to USB-C equipped computers, and share up® USB-C® to two displays, 7 USB
peripherals, 2 SD cards, and 1 audio device between two computers. Charging
one computer up to 100W or two computers at 65W for each. Also, enjoy easy
access to the connected devices with a single press button on the remote
control. No hassle to unplug and re-plug your devices.
2.3 Product Features
- Share two monitors and multiple USB devices with two computers. Enjoy instant switching access to the connected USB peripherals, like a printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, webcams, hard disks, SD cards, TRRS headphones and more.
- Connect to USB 3.0 devices for data transferring with transfer rate up to 5Gbps
- Connect to USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-A or USB-C devices for data transferring with transfer rate up to 10Gbps
- Charging up to 5V 1.5A with the front USB-A port
- Charging up to 5V 3A with the front USB-C port
- Connect up to two monitors over HDMI and DisplayPort.
- Supports a maximum of two 4K @60Hz displays (3840 x 2160) or one 8K @30Hz display (7680 × 4320)
- Switch between 2 computers with a single press button on the lightweight remote controller or on the dock
- Blue LED light on the dock indicates which connected computer has access to all peripherals
- Plug and play, no driver required
- Turn off/on the remote control by pressing and holding down the #1 and #2 buttons on the Dock for 5 seconds
- Supports up to 100W charging for one computer or 65W for two computers
- The logo LED light indicates the power supply is connected.
- White button LED light indicates no source device is connected and blue button LED light indicates there is source device connected.
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Panel Diagram
- DC power port
- 2x USB-C ports for computers connection
- 1x HDMI Port
- 1x DisplayPort Port
- 3x USB-A 3.0 ports for USB peripherals
- 2x USB-A 2.0 ports for keyboard and mouse
- 2 Buttons for source switching(with blue LED light indicating a valid control and white LED light indicating no source computer is connected)
- SD and microSD card slots
- 3.5mm TRRS combo headphones/mic port
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps port with 5V/3A charging support
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps port with 5V/1.5A charging support
Note: All cables to connect USB devices to the Dock are sold separately
3.2 Remote Instalation
Remove the insulating tab from the end of the battery and check that the
battery is installed correctly
Troubleshooting tips:
- Replace the battery
- Make sure the dock is powered on
- The included remote control is already paired to the dock by default. To manually pair a replacement remote control, power on ONLY the dock to pair and hold down the Pair button on the remote control for 3 seconds until the remote control LED stops flashing. If multiple docks are used in the same room, power off all other docks before pairing.
3.3 Connection Instructions
- Connect the dock to the power adapter
- Connect the dock to up to 2 USB-C-equipped Computers with the provided USB-C cables
- Computers equipped with Power Delivery should indicate that they are charging
- Wait up to 20 seconds while USB drivers are automatically installed
- Check that the blue LED on the logo is lit
- Connect the dock to up to 2 displays via HDMI and DisplayPort
- Connect the dock to up to 12 devices through relative ports
3.4 Troubleshooting Tips
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Verify that the dock is powered on, the blue LED light is lit and all cables are securely connected
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Verify that correct cables are connected:
– USB-C cable to the source computer
– Source computers to the USB-C ports at the rear of the dock
– Display cables to HDMI and/or DisplayPort ports on monitor(s)
– USB devices to the USB ports on the dock -
Holding the button 1 & 2 for 5 seconds, the rapidly-blinking LED lights indicate the remote control function is turned off, the slowly-blinking LED lights indicate the remote control function is turned on.
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Check if driver installation is required for the attached devices on the connected computers
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Test each cable or equipment directly with other equipment
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Restart or reconnect the dock by unplugging and re-plugging it back in
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If USB keyboards, mice, or other devices do not work or intermittently lose connection, connect them to the two USB 2.0 ports at the rear. Try a lower display resolution and refresh rate if monitors do not work
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Host device(s) must support DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP 1.2 or DP 1.4) for video
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Try a different USB-C port on the host device
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Apple M1/M2 devices are limited to one external monitor
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Some devices with Intel integrated graphics may require a graphics update from Intel’s website
Contact [email protected] with any questions
Technical Specifications
Model 201075
Dock Connections
| USB-C Input | 2x USB-C Female |
|---|---|
| USB-A Output | 3x 5Gbps USB-A 3.0 Female |
1x 10Gbps USB-A 3.2 Female with 5V1.5A charging
2x 480Mbps USB-A 2.0 Female
USB-C Output| 1x 10Gbps USB-C 3.2 Female with 5V3A charging
Power| 180W DC 2.5 Power adapter
Display| 1x HDMI Female, 1x DisplayPort Female
Maximum Resolution| 1x 8K @30Hz display (7680×4320)
-OR-
2x 4K @ 60Hz displays (3840×2160)
Audio| 3.5mm TRRS Combo Audio Port/2 Ch audio
SD Card| 1x UHS-I SD card slot, 1x UHS-I microSD card slot
Remote Battery| CR2025
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Dimensions
Dock (L x W x H)| 7.8 x 2.8 x 0.9 Inches (198x70x25mm)
Dock Weight| 11.8 Oz (335g)
Remote (L x W x H)| 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.24 Inches (84x38x6mm)
Remote Weight| 0.7 Ounces (20g)
Environmental
Operating Temperature| 32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature| -4°F to 140°F
Max Power Consumption| 1.0 W
Regulatory Approvals
USB-C KVM Dock| FCC, CE, RoHS
Warranty| Limited One-Year
Warranty and Support
5.1 Customer Support and Contact Information
Cable Matters offers lifetime technical support as an integral part of our
commitment to provide industry leading solutions. Email us with any questions
at [email protected].
5.2 Warranty Information
This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. In addition, Cable
Matters warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period,
the products may be returned for repair, or replaced with equivalent products
at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. Cable
Matters does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
5.3 Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Cable Matters Inc. (including their officers, directors,
employees or agents) be liable for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits,
loss of business, loss of data, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of, or
related to the use of this product exceeding the actual price paid for the
product (as allowed by state law).
Cable Matters® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Matters Inc.
All rights reserved.