VX1655 Connecting Power and Devices

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    Connecting to Power

    The monitor can be powered in any of the following configurations:

    • USB Type C
      Type C Connection
    • USB Type A
      Type A Connection
    • Power Adapter
      Power Adapter
    • Note: For more information, please see Power Delivery

    Connecting to External Devices

    Your external device(s) can be connected in any of the following configurations:

    • USB Type C Connection
      Connect a USB Type C cable from your external device to a Type C port on the monitor.
      Type C Connection
    • Mini HDMI Connection
      1. Connect an HDMI cable from your external device to the mini HDMI port on the monitor.
      2. Connect the USB Type A to USB Type C cable from your external device to the monitor.
      3. Mini HDMI Connection
        Note: The USB Type A to USB Type C connection will also supply power to the monitor from the laptop. The power output must be greater than 15W.
    • Audio Connection
      Plug the audio jack of an audio device into the Audio Out port of the monitor.
    • Audio Connection

    Power Delivery

    Powering a Laptop or Mobile Phone

    If the included power adapter is connected to the monitor, then the monitor can charge a connected laptop or mobile phone.

    Note: Power Delivery Output: DC 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V/Max 3A.
    Powering a Laptop or Mobile Phone

    Power Supply Detection

    This product will detect if the power supply device is an adapter, laptop or mobile phone.

    • If the power source is an adapter or laptop, the default brightness value will be 100.
    • If the power source is a mobile phone, the default brightness value will be 15.
    • When using a mobile phone to power the monitor, the default brightness level will be 15.
    Note: Due to the limited power output of the mobile phone, do not adjust the brightness level higher as this may cause the display to flash or shut down.

    Power Delivery - Further Information

    Due to the VX1655's design please note:

    • The first connected device will be the main input signal.
    • When a Type C port recognizes an external device as a power adapter, it will only distribute the power. It will NOT display the input signal.
    • Only when one of the Type C ports is recognized as a power adapter can the other one deliver two-way power.


    If a laptop is connected first to the VX1655, then a mobile phone is connected second, the mobile phone’s battery will not be charged as neither Type C port recognizes the connection as being connected to a power adapter.

    Note: If you want to display the mobile phone’s screen, you must unplug the Type C cable connected to the laptop.


    If a mobile phone is connected first to the VX1655, then a laptop is connected second, the mobile phone’s battery will be charged as one of the Type C ports is recognized as being connected to a power adapter.

    Note: If you want to display the laptop screen, you must unplug the Type C cable connected to the mobile phone.


    Due to the VX1655’s design, do not connect two laptops or one laptop and a desktop computer at the same time. This can cause power distribution conflicts, resulting in flashing screens or the forced shutdown of the laptop(s).

    Note:
    • If the laptop has a Type C port, please connect via Type C to the VX1655.
    • Do not connect the other Type C port of the VX1655 to another laptop or desktop computer via Type A and HDMI at the same time.
    • If the laptop only has HDMI and Type A ports, please connect via HDMI and Type A to Type C to the VX1655.
    • If the power output of the Type A port of the laptop is not greater than 10W, please use our power adapter to connect to the VX1655.
    • Do not connect the other Type C port of the VX1655 to another laptop or desktop computer at the same time.