Owners Manual

Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C

Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB Type-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all -

delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display or data device like an external hard drive. Thunderbolt 3

uses a USB Type-C connector/port to connect to supported peripherals.

1. Thunderbolt 3 uses USB Type-C connector and cables - It is compact and reversible

2. Thunderbolt 3 supports speed up to 40 Gbps

3. DisplayPort 1.4 – compatible with existing DisplayPort monitors, devices and cables

4. USB Power Delivery - Up to 130W on supported computers

Key Features of Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C

1. Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort and power on USB Type-C on a single cable (features vary between different products)

2. USB Type-C connector and cables which are compact and reversible

3. Supports Thunderbolt Networking (*varies between different products)

4. Supports up to 4K displays

5. Up to 40 Gbps

NOTE: Data transfer speed may vary between different devices.

Thunderbolt Icons

Figure 2. Thunderbolt Iconography Variations

HDMI 1.4a

This topic explains the HDMI 1.4a and its features along with the advantages.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI

provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a DVD player, or A/V receiver and a

compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital TV (DTV). The primary advantage is cable reduction and content

protection provisions. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single

cable.

HDMI 1.4a Features

● HDMI Ethernet Channel - Adds high-speed networking to an HDMI link, allowing users to take full advantage of their IP-

enabled devices without a separate Ethernet cable.

● Audio Return Channel - Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround

audio system, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.

● 3D - Defines input/output protocols for major 3D video formats, paving the way for true 3D gaming and 3D home theater

applications.

● Content Type - Real-time signaling of content types between display and source devices, enabling a TV to optimize picture

settings based on content type.

● Additional Color Spaces - Adds support for additional color models used in digital photography and computer graphics.

● 4K Support - Enables video resolutions far beyond 1080p, supporting next-generation displays that will rival the Digital

Cinema systems used in many commercial movie theaters.

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