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This User Manual covers setup, features, compatibility, and specifications for the Satechi Type-C Multimedia Adapter (ST-TCMM8PAS / ST-TCMM8PAM).

What's In The Box

Type-C Multimedia Adapter, User Manual.

Functions

1. USB-C Cable
2. SD & Micro SD Card Slots
3. HDMI Video Port (4K@30Hz)
4. Mini Displayport Port (4K@30Hz)
5. 3X USB-A Data Ports
6. Ethernet Port
7. USB-C PD Port (up to 85W)

Product Overview

The Type-C Multimedia Adapter expands a single USB-C port on your Mac into seven connections: 4K video output over HDMI or Mini DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, three USB-A 3.0 data ports, SD and Micro SD card readers, and a USB-C Power Delivery port for pass-through charging.

Setup

The Type-C Multimedia Adapter is plug-and-play, no drivers or software required.

1. Connect to a laptop: Plug the adapter's USB-C cable into the USB-C port on your laptop.

2. Connect your devices: Connect your devices to the adapter's ports.

Ports and Features

Parts labeled diagram of the Type-C Multimedia Adapter with 7 labeled components.

1. USB-C Cable: The attached USB-C cable that connects the adapter to your laptop.
2. SD & Micro SD Card Slots: Card readers for SD and Micro SD cards at UHS-I speeds, up to 104 MB/s.
3. HDMI Video Port (4K@30Hz): HDMI output supporting up to 4K at 30Hz. Needs a direct HDMI to HDMI cable, not an adapter chain.
4. Mini Displayport Port (4K@30Hz): Mini DisplayPort output supporting up to 4K at 30Hz. Needs a direct Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
5. 3X USB-A Data Ports: Three USB-A 3.0 ports for data transfer, up to 5 Gbps.
6. Ethernet Port: Gigabit Ethernet for a wired network connection, up to 1 Gbps.
7. USB-C PD Port (up to 85W): USB-C Power Delivery port for pass-through charging. It does not support data transfer or video output.

Features

- 4K video output over HDMI or Mini DisplayPort
- Gigabit Ethernet for a stable wired connection
- Three USB-A 3.0 data ports, up to 5 Gbps
- SD and Micro SD card readers at UHS-I speeds
- USB-C Power Delivery pass-through charging

Important Limitations

The USB-C charging port will not support data transfer or video output. It is a power-only port.

A direct HDMI to HDMI cable is required for video output: Adapter chains and converters on the HDMI port are not supported.

A direct Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable is required for video output: Adapter chains and converters on the Mini DisplayPort are not supported.

Connect one display at a time. If a display is connected to both the HDMI and the Mini DisplayPort at once, the two outputs mirror each other and are limited to a maximum of 4K at 30Hz in SST mirror mode.

The USB-A ports will not support charging or CD readers, including the Apple SuperDrive. They are data-only ports.

Connect one bus-powered device at a time. The adapter draws its power from your laptop, so several bus-powered devices at once can exceed what it can supply.

Specifications

Model: ST-TCMM8PAS (Silver) / ST-TCMM8PAM (Space Gray)
Connector: USB-C
Ports & Speeds:
3x USB-A 3.0: up to 5 Gbps
1x HDMI: up to 4K at 30Hz
1x Mini DisplayPort: up to 4K at 30Hz
1x microSD and SD card slot: UHS-I speeds, up to 104 MB/s
1x USB-C Power Delivery port
1x Ethernet: up to 1 Gbps

Certifications

FCC, CE, WEEE, ICES-003 / NMB-003 (Canada)