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USER MANUAL ARMSLIMDUO StarTech.com

Dual Monitor Mount with Built-in 2-port USB Pass-Through

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User Manual

SKU#: ARMSLIMDUOS (Silver)

SKU#: ARMSLIMDUO (Black)

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Warning Statements

• Make sure that you assemble this product according to the instructions.
- Do not exceed the weight capacity of this product. Overloading this product might result in injury or property damage. This product can support the following weight: 17.6 lb. (2 x 8 kg).
- This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be used outdoors.

Varningsmeddelanden

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Safety Statements

Safety Measures

- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.

Mesures de sécurité

Warning Statements....2

Safety Statements....4

Product Diagram....6

Product Dimensions....7

Product Information......8

Package Contents 8

Product Specifications....11

Requirement 12

Assembling the Monitor Mount....13

Mounting the Monitors....18

Adjusting the Monitor Mount....21

Adjusting the Spring Arm Tension....21

Adjusting the Tilt 23

Adjusting the Swivel 24

Routing the Cables....26

Using the USB Pass-though Ports....28

Using the 3.5 mm Audio Port 29

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Product Diagram

1 2 4 3 5 6 7

1 VESA Holder Lower Arm
2 Upper Spring Arm	USB Ports and 3.5 mm Audio Ports
3 Cable Cover C-Clamp
4 Cable Clip

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Product Dimensions

±180° ±90° -90°/+85° ±170°±170° 1136/44.7 ±90° 100/3.9 75/3.0 -90°/+85° 100/3.9 75/3.0 355/14.0 450/17.7

Note: The measurements displayed are maximum measurements and are in mm/inches, unless otherwise specified.

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Product Information

Package Contents

Arm AssemblyQty: 1	Upper ClampsQty: 2
Lower ClampsQty: 2	VESA MountsQty: 2

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Rubber Pads Qty: 2

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M4 x 12 mm Screws Qty: 8

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M4 x 30 mm Screws Qty: 8

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Plastic Spacers Qty: 8

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4 mm Hex Key Qty: 1

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5 mm Hex Key Qty: 1

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M6 x 12 mm Screws Qty: 8

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M8 x 12 Screws Qty: 4

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Product Specifications

VESA	75 x 75100 x 100
Rotation	-360 ^o to +360 ^o
Tilt	-90 ^o to +85 ^o
Total Weight (two monitors)	17.6 lb (2 x 8 kg)

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Screen Size	15" to 32"
Swivel	-90° to +90°

Requirement

Tools

• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1

Displays

- 15" to 32" Displays x 2

Optional

• USB Cables x 2
  • USB Compatible Devices x 2
• 3.5 mm Headset

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Assembling the Monitor Mount

1. Align the four Screw Holes on the top of the Upper Clamps with the four Screw Holes on the bottom of the Base of the Arm Assembly.

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Installing the Upper Clamps

1. Insert eight M6 x 12 mm Hex Screws through the Screw Holes on the Upper Clamps and into the Screw Holes on the bottom of the Base.

2. Using the 4 mm Hex Key, tighten the M6 x 12 mm Screws, being careful not to over-tighten.

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Installing the M6 x 12 mm Screws

1. Remove the backing from the Rubber Pads.

2. Apply the adhesive side of the Rubber Pads onto the bottom of the Upper Clamps covering the M6 x 12 mm Screws.

3. Align the two Screw Holes on the Lower Clamps with two Screw Holes on the bottom of the Upper Clamps.

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Installing the Lower Clamps

1. Insert four M8 x 12 mm Screws through the Screw Holes on the Lower Clamps and into the Screw Holes in the Upper Clamps.
2. Using the 5 mm Hex Key, tighten the M8 x 12 mm Screws, being careful not to over-tighten.

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Tightening the M8 x 12 mm Screws

1. Align the C-Clamp Assembly with the edge of the Mounting Surface.

2. Slide the C-Clamp Assembly over the edge of the Mounting Surface.

3. From underneath the Mounting Surface, tighten the two Thumb Screws at the bottom of the C-Clamp Assembly. Tighten the Thumb Screws until the C-Clamp Plate is pressed tightly against the bottom of the Mounting Surface.

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For desks with a thickness of more than 2.36 inches (60 mm) and less than 3.35 inches (85 mm), the Lower Clamps (x2) need to be removed and installed upside-down.

1. Remove the Screws (x2) at the bottom of the Upper Clamp with the 5mm Hex Key to remove the Lower Clamp.

5mm

1. Remove the Screw (x1) from the Pressure Plate using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, and detach the Pressure Plate from the Hand Screw. Next, separate the Hand Screw from the Lower Clamp.

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1. Rotate the Lower Clamp upside-down. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, reinstall the Pressure Plate onto the Hand Screw using the same Screw from Step 2. Reverse Step 1 to reinstall the Lower Clamp.

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Max = 60 mm (2.4")

C-Clamp Dimensions

Mounting the Monitors

1. Place the Monitor screen side down on a flat, clean surface.
2. (Optional) Remove any Screws or Place Holders from the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor.

Note: Be careful not to remove any of the Screws holding the Monitor's Casing together.

1. Align the Screw Holes on the VESA Mount with the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor. The VESA Mount can support 75 x 75 or 100 x 100 mounting pattern.

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Note When attached, the Arrow on the VESA Mount should be point upward.

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Aligning the VESA Mount with Monitor

1. Select the appropriate hardware for mounting the VESA Mount to the back of the Monitor either M4 x 12 mm, M4 x 30 mm, or customer sourced screws.

2. Insert the appropriate Screws through the Screw Holes on the VESA Mount and into the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor.

3. (Optional) For recessed surface mounting, align the four Spacers with the VESA Mounting Holes on the back on the Monitor, prior to securing the VESA Mount to the Monitor.

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1. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver (or appropriate screwdriver) tighten the screws.

Note: Do not over-tighten the Screws. If you encounter resistance while you're tightening the Screws, stop tightening. Failure to do so could result in damage to the Monitor.

1. Repeat steps 1 - 7 to install the VESA Mount of the second Monitor.

Note: It is recommended that two people mount the Monitors.

1. Pull the VESA Clip on the VESA Holder back towards the Spring Arm.

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Pulling back the VESA Clip

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Note: The VESA Clip on the VESA Holder should be upright before mounting the Monitor.

1. While holding the VESA Clip and supporting the weight of the Monitor, align the Mounting Plate of the VESA Mount with the VESA Holder on the Spring Arm.

2. Slide the Mounting Plate on the VESA Mount down into the VESA Holder until the Mounting Plate is sitting on the bottom of the VESA Holder and the VESA Clip, once released will hold the top of the Mounting Plate in place.

3. While holding the Monitor in place, release the VESA Clip, securing the Monitor in place.

4. Repeat steps 9 - 12 to mount the second Monitor.

Adjusting the Monitor Mount

Adjusting the Spring Arm Tension

1. Using your hand push downward on the Spring Arm and hold it in place.

2. The Spring Arm should only be placed in a horizontal position.

3. Use the 5 mm Hex Key to rotate the Adjustment Screw located at the base of the Spring Arm, clockwise (decreasing tension) or counter clockwise (increasing tension).

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Adjusting the Spring Arm Tension

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Correct Spring Arm Position

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Adjusting the Tilt

1. Use the 5 mm Hex Key to loosen the Tilt Adjustment Screw located at the back of the VESA Holder (the hex screw closest to the back of the Monitor).

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Loosening the Tilt Adjustment Screw

1. Use your hand to adjust the tilt of the Monitor.

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Tilt

Adjusting the Monitor Tilt

1. When you have achieved the desired tilt, hold the Monitor in that position and tighten the Tilt Adjustment Screw.

Adjusting the Swivel

1. Use the 5 mm Hex Key to loosen the Swivel Adjustment Screw located at the back of the VESA Holder (the hex screw closest to the Spring Arm).

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Loosening the Swivel Adjustment Screw

1. Use your hand to adjust the swivel of the Monitor.

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Swivel

Adjusting the Monitor Swivel

1. When you have achieved the desired swivel, hold the Monitor in that position and tighten the Swivel Adjustment Screw.

Routing the Cables

1. Run the Monitor Cables along the inside of the Spring Arm.

2. Gently push the Monitor Cables into the Cable Clip located along the inside of the Spring Arm.

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Routing the Monitor Cables Along the Spring Arm

1. Run the Monitor Cable through the joint between the Upper Spring Arm and the Lower Arm. Make sure that you leave enough slack in the Monitor Cable to compensate for arm movement and adjustments.

2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the Screw from the Cable Cover, located on the outside of the Lower Arm, detaching the Cable Cover from the Lower Arm.

3. Route the Monitor Cables down the Lower Arm, on either side of the Screw Hole on the Cable Cover.

4. Replace the Screw removed in step 4, securing the Cable Cover to the Lower Arm, being careful not to pinch the Monitor Cable between the Cable Cover and Lower Arm.

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Removing the Cable Covers

Using the USB Passthrough Ports

1. Plug the two USB Cables on the back of the Base into USB Ports on the Host Computer.

2. Connect a USB Cable to the USB Ports on the front of the Base and the other end to a compatible USB Device.

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Using the 3.5 mm Audio Port

Headset or Speakers

1. Plug the Audio Cable (green) located at the back of the Monitor Mount Base into the appropriate Audio Port on the Host Computer.
2. Plug the Audio Cable from the Headset or Speakers into the Audio Port (green) on the base of the Monitor Mount.

Microphone

1. Plug the Microphone Cable (pink) located at the back of the Monitor Mount Base into the Microphone Port on the Host Computer.

2. Plug the Cable from the Microphone into the Microphone Port (pink) on the base of the Monitor Mount.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.

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