ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit Model #: SBWD100A, SBT100U User Manual Ver 1.
Table of Contents Introduction 1 Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know the ScreenBeam Components Connecting to ScreenBeam Connecting the Display Receiver… Setting Up a Windows 7/8 Laptop/PC Setting Up a Miracast-enabled Device Setting Up an Intel® WiDi-enabled Device Setting Wireless Display Preferences Preferences Window Windows 7/8 Viewing Configuration Updating Software and Firmware Updating Software on Windows 7/8 Devices Updating the Display Receiver Firmware Only 1 2 2 3
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit. ScreenBeam allows you to wirelessly display the content on your laptop/PC, tablet, or smartphone screen, onto an HDTV monitor. ScreenBeam is compatible with laptops/PCs running Windows 7 or 8, and connects seamlessly with smartphones, tablets and other devices running Miracast™ or Intel’s WiDi technology.
Introduction Features s Wireless display; mirror and extend modes s Compatible with almost every HDTV monitor s s The only wireless display solution to support compatible Windows 7/8 laptops, Miracast devices, and Intel WiDi-enabled laptops No existing wireless network or line of sight connection required System Requirements Wireless Display Receiver s HDTV monitor with one free HDMI port s Available power outlet Wireless Display Software s Laptop or PC s Windows 7 or 8 (32/64 bit) s s Min
Introduction Miracast/WiDi Devices s s Miracast: Miracast-certified smartphone, tablet, or laptop with native or third party wireless display application Intel WiDi: Compatible Intel WiDi laptop Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher software (See http://www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplayupdate for latest software and drivers) Getting to Know the ScreenBeam Components The ScreenBeam Kit contains two components: Display Receiver and USB Transmitter. The Receiver is the main component of the ScreenBeam Kit.
Introduction HDMI Port The HDMI port is used to connect an HDMI cable from the HDTV monitor to the Receiver. Power Port The Power port is used to connect the Receiver’s Power cord. USB Port The USB port is used for software upgrades via a USB flash drive. Refer to Chapter 4, “Updating the ScreenBeam Software,” for more information. ScreenBeam USB Transmitter The USB Transmitter has a single USB connection, used to connect it to a USB port on a Windows 7/8 laptop/PC that is not running Miracast or WiDi.
2 Connecting to ScreenBeam This chapter details how to connect the ScreenBeam Display Receiver to an HDTV monitor, as well as connecting to either a compatible Windows 7/8 laptop, Wi-Fi Miracast device, or laptop with Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher.
Connecting to ScreenBeam 3. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back panel of the Receiver. 4. Plug the other end into an HDMI port on the HDTV monitor. 5. Set your HDTV monitor to display content from the HDMI port (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.) used in step 4. The Receiver is now connected to the HDTV monitor. To connect it to either a compatible Windows 7/8 laptop/PC, Wi-Fi Miracast device, or laptop with Intel WiDi 3.5 or later, refer to one of the following sections of this chapter.
Connecting to ScreenBeam Loading the Wireless Display Sofware and Connecting the USB Transmitter To load the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software and connect the USB Transmitter to a laptop/PC: 1. Insert the ScreenBeam CD (included in the ScreenBeam package) into the CD drive of the laptop/PC. 2. An AutoPlay window will appear. Click Run setup.exe, then follow the onscreen instructions. If you don’t see the AutoPlay screen, locate the CD-ROM folder from Windows Explorer, then double-click on setup.exe.
Connecting to ScreenBeam 4. When the screen shown below appears, get the ScreenBeam USB Transmitter and insert it into a USB drive on the laptop/PC. Click Next. 5. Click in the button next to “Yes, I want to restart my laptop/PC now,” then click Finish. The laptop/PC reboots. After it finishes rebooting, go on to the next section, “Pairing the USB Transmitter and Display Receiver.
Connecting to ScreenBeam Pairing the Display Receiver and USB Transmitter After you have connected the Receiver to an HDTV monitor, and the USB Transmitter to a laptop/PC, you must pair the two ScreenBeam components. To do this: 1. After the laptop/PC finishes rebooting, click the ScreenBeam icon on your laptop/PC’s desktop. 2. The main ScreenBeam screen will appear. Click Add a Receiver.
Connecting to ScreenBeam 3. A new screen will appear. Select your Receiver, then click Connect. 4. A PIN (Personal Identification Number) will appear on the screen of the HDTV monitor connected to the Receiver.
Connecting to ScreenBeam 5. Enter the PIN in the ScreenBeam screen on your laptop/PC within 60 seconds, then click Next. The ScreenBeam Display Receiver and USB Transmitter are now paired. As a result, you should see the laptop/PC’s screen on the HDTV monitor. See Chapter 4, “Preferences,” to adjust the picture on the HDTV monitor. Setting Up a Miracast-enabled Device You can set up ScreenBeam to display what is on your smartphone or tablet screen, if your device is Miracast-enabled. To do this: 1.
Connecting to ScreenBeam Setting Up an Intel WiDi-enabled Device You can also set up ScreenBeam to display what is on your laptop/PC, smartphone, or tablet screen, if your device is Intel WiDi-enabled. Note: ScreenBeam supports laptops or devices with WiDi 3.5 or higher only. Make sure your device or tablet is running the latest WiDi software. To set up: 1. Disconnect the laptop/PC from the Display Receiver if it is connected to a laptop/PC via the USB Transmitter. 2.
Setting Wireless Display Preferences 3 This chapter details how to adjust the options available to you when transmitting a device’s display to an HDTV monitor using ScreenBeam. Most of these settings reside in the ScreenBeam Preferences window. Preferences Window To open the Preferences window, right-click on the ScreenBeam icon from the system tray of the laptop/PC’s desktop. When the ScreenBeam options menu appears, click Preferences.
Setting Preferences Language Select the language used by ScreenBeam. Wireless Channel The wireless channel on which ScreenBeam operates can be changed here. “Auto” is recommended; this setting automatically selects the clearest channel available. To manually select a channel: 1. Make sure the laptop/PC is disconnected from the Display Receiver. 2. Select a desired channel. 3. Click Ok. 4. Reconnect the Receiver to the laptop/PC. The selected channel will be used.
Setting Preferences Enable Low Resolution mode Activating this option transmits a lower resolution picture to the HDTV monitor, which can be useful when viewing video content (movies, television shows, etc.). Start ScreenBeam on Windows startup Activating this option causes the ScreenBeam software to start up anytime the laptop/PC is turned on or rebooted. Restore defaults Click Restore defaults to reset all settings in the Preferences window to their factory default settings.
Updating Software and Firmware 4 This chapter details the procedures to upgrade the ScreenBeam software and firmware. The first section details updating the ScreenBeam software if you are using ScreenBeam with a Windows 7/8 laptop/PC; the second explains how to update the firmware on the ScreenBeam Display Receiver if you are using Miracast or Intel WiDi.
Updating Software and Firmware 2. Another window will appear, checking for available updates. 3. When the check is complete, it will indicate whether an update is available. If so, click Update now. 4. The Display Receiver’s software update is performed first.
Updating Software and Firmware 5. The software will be transferred to the Receiver. Do not power off the Receiver during this transfer. 6. Once the software transfer is complete, the Receiver will reboot. If there are more updates available for the ScreenBeam application, click Next. WARNING: DO NOT power off the ScreenBeam Receiver or the laptop/ PC, or remove the USB Transmitter during the upgrade process. Doing so can cause the software to fail.
Updating Software and Firmware 7. The ScreenBeam application update will download the upgrade installation files. 8. When the download is complete, click Update and follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade the ScreenBeam installation. The Receiver’s software has been updated, as well as the ScreenBeam application.
Updating Software and Firmware Updating the Display Receiver Firmware Only If you are using ScreenBeam with a Miracast or Intel WiDi device, use the following procedure to update the Display Receiver’s firmware. 1. Download the latest ScreenBeam firmware at: http://www.actiontec.com/screenbeam 2. Extract the “install.img” from the zip file. 3. Copy “install.img” file to to the root folder of a USB flash drive. Note: Do not use a portable USB hard drive. Use a USB flash drive only. 4.
Frequently Asked Questions 5 This chapter lists a series of frequently asked questions concerning the operation of the ScreenBeam components. Note: Go to http://www.actiontec.com/screenbeam to access any FAQs created or updated after the publication date of this manual. Do I need to install ScreenBeam software or the USB Transmitter included with the ScreenBeam Kit to connect to a Wi-Fi Miracast or Intel WiDi device? No. For Miracast devices, refer to the user guide of the device’s manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions My laptop computer does not have a CD-ROM drive. How can I install the ScreenBeam display software? If your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, go to the following link: http:// www.actiontec.com/products/sbupdate.php. You will need information from the sticker on the bottom of the ScreenBeam Receiver. Once you have entered the information, download the software as indicated on the web page. The ScreenBeam display software can’t launch– it says it can’t find a USB Transmitter.
Frequently Asked Questions ScreenBeam displays a screen that seems to be larger than my TV can handle. How can I fix this? Hover the computer’s cursor over the ScreenBeam icon in Windows system tray at the bottom right of the desktop. A menu will appear. From the menu, select Preferences, then adjust the screen size. Why is my laptop/PC’s audio muted once I connect to ScreenBeam receiver? It is muted because the audio is now being broadcast through the TV.
Frequently Asked Questions Why am I unable to play a DVD or Blu-ray disc when connected to ScreenBeam? Currently, ScreenBeam USB Transmitter and wireless display software do not support streaming of protected content such as DVD/Blu-ray movies, TV shows, etc. However, the ScreenBeam Receiver supports playback of protected content (HDCP 2.1).
Frequently Asked Questions Does ScreenBeam support iTunes Airplay? No. ScreenBeam is not designed for Airplay. However, once the laptop computer is connected to the ScreenBeam Receiver, you’ll be able to play your iTunes content and it will display on the TV. Can I connect to multiple ScreenBeam Receivers simultaneously? No. You can only connect to one ScreenBeam Receiver at a time. I initially selected “Disconnect” on my PC device, and then I selected “Connect” on my PC device.
Specifications and Technical Support General Model Number SBWD100A, SBT100U Software and USB Transmitter Minimum System Requirements AMD® A6 or Intel® Gen 3 Core™ i3 equivalent processor 2GB of RAM 150MB of hard disk space Available USB port Recommended System Requirements AMD® A8 or Intel® Gen 3 Core™ i5 equivalent processor or faster 3GB of RAM or higher Features Wireless display Mirroring Extended desktop mode OS Supported Windows 7, Windows 8 (32/64-Bit) 26 A
Specifications Video Output (from USB Transmitter) Up to 720p display resolution1 1280 x 720 (Windows 7) 1280 x 768 (Windows 8) Audio Output (from USB Transmitter) Stereo audio Wireless Display Receiver Wireless Display Technology Actiontec Wireless Display (requires ScreenBeam Transmitter and software)2 Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) 3.
Specifications Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Dual-band 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wireless security WPA2, WPS PIN Pairing, and AES 128-bit Content Protection No support for protected content (e.g. Blu-ray/DVD) if using ScreenBeam Wireless Display software and USB Transmitter Protected content (HDCP 2.1) support for WiDi laptops and Miracast devices Power Input 5V/2A Power Consumption Less than 4W LED Indicators Power Environmental Power External, 110 - 240v 0.
Specifications Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Technical Support If you need technical assistance, contact Actiontec’s Technical Support Department through the following: Phone (USA) 1-888-436-0657 Email http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php Internet http://www.actiontec.
