j5create JDA146 Mini DisplayPort HDMI Adapter Installation Guide
- June 15, 2024
- j5Create
Table of Contents
j5create JDA146 Mini DisplayPort HDMI Adapter
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Mini DisplayPort to Dual DisplayPort / HDMI Adapter
- Model: JDA146 (Dual DP), JDA156 (Dual HDMI)
- Compatibility: Microsoft Surface Pro, Lenovo ThinkPad
- Resolution: Supports resolutions up to 4K@30Hz
- Power Source: Requires an external USB power source (Micro-B cable included)
Features
- Extends single mDP to dual display
- Enables 2 monitors to work simultaneously with extended mode, expansion mode, or mirror mode
- No drivers are needed, simply plug & play
System Requirements
- The graphics card requires a minimum of DisplayPort 1.2 with MST+HBR2 for dual independent display output (Microsoft Surface Pro2, Pro3, Pro4 and Book support MST+HBR2)
- Mac OS X does not support extended mode
- Requires an external USB power source (USB cable included)
Notes
- Graphics Card Compatibility: The graphics card requires a minimum of DisplayPort 1.2 with MST+HBR2
- Display Settings: To adjust the Resolution or to choose Duplicated/Extended Mode, right-click the Windows Desktop and select Screen Resolution. The Display Settings window will appear.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Ensure your computer system and HDMI/DP displays are powered off.
- Connect the JDA146/156 to the mDP connector on your computer.
- Connect the HDMI/DP devices into the HDMI/DP #1/#2 connectors on the JDA146/156.
- Connect the power source, it can be your computer’s USB port, through the Micro-B cable (included) to the JDA146/156.
- Power on the HDMI/DP displays and computer system.
- The system will now detect the JDA146/156 and the attached display(s).
- You can adjust the display in Display settings on your computer system.
FAQ
Q: What do I do if I have problems with the product?
If you have any problems with this product, please contact our technical
support team before returning it to the store. You can reach our technical
support team through the following channels:
- Customer Service: 888-988-0488
- Technical Support: 888-689-4088
- Email: [email protected]
- Live Chat: www.j5create.com/livechat
- Support Ticket: tickets.j5create.com
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- Customer Service: 888-988-0488
- Technical Support: 888-689-4088
- Email: [email protected]
- Service Hours : Mon. – Fri. 10:00 – 18:00 E.S.T
- Live Chat : www.j5create.com/livechat
- Support Ticket : tickets.j5create.com
Features
- Supports resolutions up to 4K@30Hz
- Extends single mDP to dual display
- Enables 2 monitors to work simultaneously with extended mode, expansion mode or mirror mode
- No drivers needed, simply plug & play
- Perfect for Microsoft Surface Pro and Lenovo ThinkPad
System Requirements
- The graphics card requires a minimum of DisplayPort 1.2 with MST+HBR2 for dual independent display output (Microsoft Surface Pro2, Pro3, Pro4 and Book support MST+HBR2).
- Mac OS X does not support extended mode
- Requires an external USB Power source (USB cable included)
Graphics Card Compatibility
- The graphics card requires a minimum of DisplayPort 1.2 with MST+HBR2 for dual independent display output.
- Mac OS X does not support MST + HBR2
- Microsoft Surface Pro2, Pro3, Pro4 and Book support MST+HBR2
- When using DisplayPort 1.1 graphics cards or if the graphics card being used does not support MST, the JDA146/156 will automatically mirror the display across two connections. Only one monitor will show in the displays configuration of your system.
- The JDA146/156 works with any monitor, television or projector. You can use separate display adapters to connect HDMI, VGA or DVI displays.
Display Settings
- To adjust the Resolution or to choose Duplicated/Extended Mode, right click the “Windows Desktop” and select “Screen Resolution”. The Display Settings window will appear.
- If you connect a 4K@60Hz monitor, the JDA146/156 can only display 4K@30Hz through manual settings. Please go to the Intel/Nvidia Utility to adjust the screen resolution (For the JDA146, you can adjust the
DisplayPort monitor to DP 1.1 from DP 1.2).
Installation
- Ensure your computer system and HDMI/DP displays are powered off.
- Connect the JDA146/156 to the mDP connector on your computer.
- Connect the HDMI/DP devices into the HDMI/DP #1/#2 connectors on the JDA146/156.
- Connect the power source, it can be your computer’s USB port, through the Micro-B cable (included) to the JDA146/156.
- Power on the HDMI/DP displays and computer system.
- The system will now detect the JDA146/156 and the attached display(s).
- You can adjust the display in Display settings on your computer system.
Requires an external USB power source (Micro-B cable included)
The User Manual
Contains detailed instructions and a troubleshooting section, and many common
issues can be easily resolved by reading the user manual.
Online Support
Please visit the j5create website (www.j5create.com) to find the latest software for your device. If you are still experiencing issues, you can submit a trouble ticket through our j5 web support. Your ticket will be responded to within 24 hours.
Telephone Support
Please call us @ +1-888-689-4088 and one of our support technicians will be very happy to assist you. We stand behind our products and it is our goal to provide you with world-class support.
- Regulatory Compliance: FCC / CE / RCM
- Reglas de Conformidad : FCC / CE / RCM
- Regulatorische Erfüllung : FCC / CE / RCM
- Conformité réglementaire : FCC / CE / RCM
- 法規制の遵守: FCC / CE / RCM
- 認證: FCC / CE / RCM
Limited Warranty
j5create offers a limited 1-year warranty. The user’s wear & tear damage is not included. The user shall call or e-mail j5create’s customer service with information regarding the defect(s) of the product and obtain a return authorization number. Users are responsible for one-way return freight cost and we will take care of one-way freight back. To obtain a return authorization number, users should have the following information handy when calling or emailing the service team:
- a copy of the original purchase invoice to verify your warranty
- a product serial number
- a description of the problem
- customer’s name, address and telephone number j5create does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free.
j5create is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product’s use. This warranty does not apply to: (a) consumable parts, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) damage caused by use with non-j5create products; (d) damage caused by natural disasters (flood, fire, earthquake, lighting strike, typhoon etc.,); (e) damage caused by human misuse (lost, accident, abuse, misuse or other external causes); (f) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by j5create; (g) damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of j5create or a j5create Authorized Service Provider; (h) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of j5create; or (i) if any j5create serial number on the product has been removed or defaced. If such a situation occurs, j5create will calculate the cost of materials and repair for your reference. This warranty is given by j5create instead of any other warranties expressed or implied. Copyright© 2016 j5create. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in the diagrams
STOP!
If you have any problems with this product please contact our technical
support team before returning it to the store