IOGear Thunderbolt 2 GTD720 Quick Start Manual

Thunderbolt™ 2 Docking Station

Quick Start Guide

GTD720

PART NO. Q1356

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Station d'accueil Thunderbolt™ 2

Guide de démarrage rapide

Estación base de acoplamiento y
conexión Thunderbolt™ 2

Guía de configuración rápide

Package Contents

1 x GTD720 Thunderbolt 2 Docking Station
1 x 1m (3ft) Thunderbolt Cable
1 x AC Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card

Overview

Front

1. Power-On Indicator

2. Optical Audio Line-Out

3. Optical Audio Line-In

Back

1. Power Switch

2. Gigabit LAN Port

3. USB 3.0 Ports

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System Requirements

Thunderbolt enabled computers/systems that include Thunderbolt 2 can
take advantage of the 20Gbps transfer speed. The following Mac models
are Thunderbolt 2 capable:

• MacBook Pro (Retina, Late 2013 and later)

• Mac Pro (Late 2013)

• iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)

• Mac mini (Late 2014)

4. USB 3.0 Port

5. USB Fast Charging Port

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4. Thunderbolt Ports

5. HDMI Out

6. DC-In Port

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Hardware Installation

1. Plug the included AC power adapter into the DC-In port of
the GTD720.

2. Using the included Thunderbolt cable, connect your Thunderbolt enabled
Mac or PC to one of the Thunderbolt ports of the GTD720.

3.

Press the Power Switch on the back of the docking station. The Power-On
indicator will light up “white” when docking station is powered on.

1. Connect a mini digital optical (mini TOSLINK) audio cable for an external

active speaker system. The Line-Out port supports optical signal for
higher quality sound playback.*

2. Connect a mini digital optical (mini TOSLINK) audio cable for recording.

The Optical Audio Line-In port supports optical signal for higher quality
sound editing.*

3. Connect any USB compatible devices here. This USB port is

compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices.

4. Dedicated fast USB charging port to fast-charge tablets or smartphones.

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Ports and Operation

Front

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5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit LAN port for high speed
internet connection.

6. Connect any USB compatible devices here. These USB ports are
compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices.

7. The GTD720 can support an additional Thunderbolt monitor. Connect the
monitor to the docking station and your computer will automatically
detect the additional display.**

8. The GTD720 can support an additional HDMI monitor. Connect the
monitor to the docking station and your computer will automatically
detect the additional display.**

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*Note about Audio Line-in/Line-out: Audio Line-in/Line-out ports only
support optical or self-powered sound devices (Ex. active speakers or
mini sound system). To use passive headphones on the dock, please use
an additional digital headphone amplifier.

**Note about dual displays: At least one display has to be Thunderbolt or
Thunderbolt 2 technology-ready. For displays that are not Thunderbolt
technology-ready, the Thunderbolt port is backwards compatible with Mini
DisplayPort. The dock supports either HDMI or Mini DisplayPort, but not
both. The dock supports only one display at 4K cinema resolution.

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Back

External Monitor Settings: Mac OS X

Option 1: Extend Mode

1. Open System Preferences and click Displays.

2. Click on Arrangement to change the position of the displays currently

connected.

Option 2: Mirror Mode

1. Open System Preferences and click Displays.

2. Click on Arrangement.

3. Click the box marked Mirror Displays.

External Sound Settings: Mac OS X

1. Open System Preferences and click Sound.

2. Click on Arrangement to change the sound-output device to currently

connected USB DAC.

For additional GTD720 Thunderbolt Gateway file transfer software,
please visit: www.iogear.com/product/GTD720

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Compliance Information

FCC 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 setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Although this product
complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

CE Compliance

This device has been tested and found to comply with the following
European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC),
Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Additional Software

Monitor and Sound Settings