MyWirelessTV Model #: MWTV200T, MWTV200R, MWTV200KIT User Manual Ver 1.
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Minimum System Requirements 3 Features 4 Product Contents 5 Getting To Know MyWirelessTV 6 Connecting MyWirelessTV 11 Connecting the MyWirelessTV Transmitter 11 Connecting the MyWirelessTV Receiver 12 Setting Up IR Control 13 Typical MyWirelessTV Connection Configuration 14 Connecting to a Computer as a Source Device 15 Using USB Backchannel 16 Using the MyWirelessTV Graphical User Interface 17 Remote Control 17 Graphical User Interface 20 Updating MyWirelessTV Firmware 27
MyWirelessTV User Manual Troubleshooting 29 Frequently Asked Questions 29 Specifications 32 General 32 LED Indicators 33 GPL License 33 2
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing MyWirelessTV. This product will allow you to transmit high-definition content from a set top box, gaming console, or other source with an HDMI port, to an HDTV monitor in another location, without lag or picture quality loss. It allows you to view movies and television programs in two different locations at the same time, without wires, or play a game on a television in one room, while the gaming console resides in another.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Features • Full 1080p HD output - stream judder-free, full high-definition video in 1080p 60Hz with 3D capability • Video Pass-through - main HDTV does not lose original HD video content while streaming • Unicast (1-to-1) - stream from 1 Transmitter to 1 Receiver in full 1080p • Multi-unicast (1-to-4) - stream from 1 Transmitter to 4 Receivers* with at least one stream at full HD 1080p • Super Low Latency (SSL) - SSL technology allows streaming full HD video with little latency • 1
MyWirelessTV User Manual • HDCP compliant† - secured video content protection with standard HDCP 2.0 encryption • HDMI compliant† - complies with HDMI™ industry standard to assure device compatibility • Software support - obtain newer software online to enhance product Product Contents • Wireless HD video Transmitter • Wireless HD video Receiver • Power adapter • High-speed HDMI cables • Remote control • IR Blaster cable • IR Receiver cable • USB mini adapter • Quick start guide † Certification pending.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Getting To Know MyWirelessTV This section contains a quick overview of MyWirelessTV, including all ports and LEDS on both the MyWirelessTV Transmitter and Receiver. MyWirelessTV Transmitter The MyWirelessTV Transmitter features five ports (Power, HDMI Input, IR Transmit, HDMI Passthrough, and mini USB), two buttons (Sync, Reset), and three LEDS (Sync, Power, Wireless).
MyWirelessTV User Manual Sync LED The Sync LED, located on the front of the Transmitter, is used to display the state of synchronization between the Transmitter and Receiver(s). If it is blinking or off, the Transmitter is not synchronized with any Receivers. If it is glowing steadily, synchronization has been established with at least one Receiver. Sync Button The Sync button, located on the front of the Transmitter, is used set up synchronization with a Receiver or Receivers.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Transmitter Rear Panel Power Port The Power port, located on the back of the Transmitter, is used to connect the Power cord to the Transmitter. HDMI Input Port The HDMI Input port, located on the back of the Transmitter, is used, via an HDMI cable, to connect the Transmitter to an HDMI source (set top box, Blu-ray player, gaming console, etc.).
MyWirelessTV User Manual MyWirelessTV Receiver The MyWirelessTV Receiver features three ports (Power, HDMI Out, USB), two buttons (Sync, Reset), and three LEDs (Wireless, Sync, Power). Receiver Front Panel Wireless LED The Wireless LED, located on the front of the Receiver, is used to display the state of the Receiver’s wireless signal. If unlit, the wireless radio is not on. If lit, the wireless radio is on.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Power LED The Power LED, located on the front of the Receiver, is used to display the state of the Receiver’s power. If unlit, the unit is off. If lit, the unit is on. USB Port The USB port, located on the front of the Receiver, is used to connect a USB stick drive to the Receiver when a firmware update is available. See “Updating MyWirelessTV’s Firmware” for more details. It is also used for the USB Backchannel feature.
Connecting MyWirelessTV Connecting MyWirelessTV consists of two parts: connecting the Transmitter to a source of high-definition video, and connecting the receiver to a high-definition television monitor. This chapter will take you through both procedures, as well as setting up the IR Blaster and IR Receiver to allow you to use the remote control of the source device in the location you are watching (or playing) your content. Connecting the MyWirelessTV Transmitter 1.
MyWirelessTV User Manual 7. Plug the other end of this HDMI cable to an HDMI port on the source device. This cable should now connect the Transmitter to the source device. 8. Turn on the HDTV and make sure you can see video from your source device. Connecting the MyWirelessTV Receiver The Receiver must be installed near the HDTV monitor where you intend to watch the content being streamed from the source device. 1.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Setting Up IR Control MyWirelessTV comes with an IR Blaster and IR Receiver, which work together to allow you to control the source device from the location you are watching, whether it’s in the next room or on the other side of the house. For example, if your Blu-ray player is in the living room, and you’ve set up MyWirelessTV to watch on an HDTV in the bedroom, the IR Blaster/Receiver allows you to control the Blu-ray player from your bedroom.
MyWirelessTV User Manual 3. Place the flat end of the IR Blaster cable in front of the remote sensor of the source device. You should now be able to use the remote control of the source device from the location of the HDTV monitor to which you are streaming content.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Receiver Connecting to a Computer as a Source Device If you want to use a computer with an HDMI out port with MyWirelessTV, connect the computer as you would any other HDMI device (see “Connecting MyWirelessTV Transmitter” and “Connecting MyWirelessTV Receiver,” above). You can then use MyWirelessTV’s USB Backchannel feature (see next page) to operate your keyboard and mouse from the MyWirelessTV’s Receiver.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Using USB Backchannel 1. After connecting the computer to the Transmitter, and an HD monitor to the Receiver, get the mini USB connector from the kit and plug it into the mini USB port on the Transmitter. 2. Get a USB cable (not included in kit) and connect it to the mini USB connector plugged into the Transmitter, and a USB port on the computer. 3. Plug your keyboard/mouse into the USB port on the Receiver. You should now be able to control your computer remotely.
Using the MyWirelessTV Graphical User Interface This chapter describes using the MyWirelessTV graphical user interface, which allows you to configure various aspects of MyWirelessTV, including changing the source device, adjusting latency, and resetting the devices. Remote Control The remote control that comes with MyWirelessTV is used to access the device’s graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI appears on the HDTV monitor connected to the Receiver.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Buttons To navigate the GUI screens, you must use several of the buttons on the remote control. Following is a list of the buttons needed to navigate the GUI. Select Source Shortcut Pressing this button displays the possible source devices available, and allows you select one (by pressing the Up and Down buttons on the remote control to navigate, and selecting one by pressing the OK button). Menu Pressing this button generates the Main Menu screen.
MyWirelessTV User Manual OK Pressing this button confirms the selection made within theGUI. Back Pressing this button returns you to the previous screen in the GUI (cancels the last navigation command performed). Information Pressing this button displays the System Information screen. Exit Pressing this button exits the GUI and returns you to the video stream on the HDTV monitor.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Graphical User Interface To access MyWirelessTV’s graphical user interface, press the Menu button the remote control. The Main Menu appears: MyWirelessTV’s Graphical User Interface is organized in four categories, which are represented by the four icons in the Main Menu: Select Source, Configure, General Settings, and Advanced Settings.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Select Source Selecting Select Source from the Main Menu screen (by navigating to the appropriate icon and the pressing OK on the remote control) generates the Select Source screen: This screen overlays the video stream being transmitted to your HDTV monitor and allows you to select another source of video streaming, assuming you have configured multiple MyWirelessTV Transmitters connected to a range of other source devices (additional Blu-ray Players, DVRs, gaming consoles, etc.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Configure Selecting Configure from the Main Menu screen (by navigating to the appropriate icon and the pressing OK on the remote control) generates the Configure screen: There are four options in this screen: Add Transmitter, Label Transmitter, Delete Transmitter, and Label Receiver. Add Transmitter Selecting Add Transmitter in the Configure screen causes the Receiver to scan for additional Transmitters within its range, then add the device to its Source list.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Label Transmitter Selecting Label Transmitter generates a list of names in the right-hand pane with which you can label the currently streaming source device, such as DVR, Blu-ray player, etc. At the bottom of the list is a Custom option. Selecting this option generates a graphical keyboard with which you can create a custom label for this source device by entering the name of your choice.
MyWirelessTV User Manual General Settings Selecting General Settings from the Main Menu screen (by navigating to the appropriate icon and the pressing OK on the remote control) generates the General Settings screen: There are three options in this screen: Language, Latency Mode, and Wireless Channel. Language Selecting Language in the General Settings screen generates a list of languages for the MyWirelessTV GUI in the right-hand pane. Currently, only English is available.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Latency Mode Selecting Latency Mode in the General Settings screen causes the Receiver to list the latency mode options (Theater Mode and Game Mode) in the right-hand pane. Selecting Theater Mode causes MyWirelessTV to prioritize video quality over video speed. Selecting Game Mode causes MyWirelessTV to prioritize video speed over video quality.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Advanced Settings Selecting Advanced Settings from the Main Menu screen (by navigating to the appropriate icon and then pressing OK on the remote control) generates the Advanced Settings screen: There are two options in this screen: System Information and Reset to Factory. System Information Selecting System Information in the Advanced Settings screen generates the System Information graphic in the right-hand pane.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Reset to Factory Selecting Reset to Factory in the Advanced Settings screen generates a window on the screen, asking the following: Are you sure you want to reset to factory defaults? If you reset MyWirelessTV to factory default settings, all saved pairing information will be lost (except the original pairing information). Select Reset to have MyWirelessTV go through the reset procedure, which will take about 1 minute.
MyWirelessTV User Manual 4. Watch the Power and Sync LEDs of the device flash for 2-3 minutes. Do not power down the device or remove the USB thumb drive while the LEDs are flashing. 5. After the LEDs turn off briefly, the Power LED will flash, then glow solid green. When this occurs, remove the thumb drive from the MyWirelessTV device. 6. Repeat steps 3-5 for all MyWirelessTV devices that need an update.
Troubleshooting This chapter will describe some problems you may encounter using MyWirelessTV, and the possible solutions to those problems. Also included are frequently asked questions, and the answers the questions. Frequently Asked Questions Why can’t I see anything on the TV next to the Transmitter? Check the cable connection from the external source (i.e., cable/ satellite set top box, Blu-ray player) to the Transmitter and from the Transmitter out to the HDTV.
MyWirelessTV User Manual Why can’t I change my channel or volume with the MyWirelessTV remote control? The remote control is intended only for switching inputs, pairing configurations, and software updates. Use the HDTV remote control for changing channels or adjusting volume. Why don’t I see any video when I connect my HDMI PC or laptop computer to MyWirelessTV? Make sure the HDMI output display is selected from your PC or laptop. If needed, refer to your PC or laptop’s user manual for more information.
MyWirelessTV User Manual I have my MyWirelessTV Receiver and Transmitter in the same room. Why does my source device accept the command from the remote control twice? To prevent the source device from getting the IR command twice, connect your IR Extender cable to the Receiver and hide the IR sensor from direct line-of-sight. What is the remote control used for? The MyWirelessTV remote control is used to configure different setups, such as connecting two Transmitters to a single Receiver.
Specifications This chapter lists the specifications of the MyWirelessTV devices. General Video Specifications Multisource: Multiple Transmitters ‡ to 1 Receiver Multicast: 1 Transmitter to multiple Receivers§ (up to 4) Range: Up to 150 ft. Resolution: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p End-to-end latency: < 20ms Average Bitrate: 35Mbps Input: 1 HDMI (Transmitter) Output: 1 HDMI Wireless (Receiver), 1 HDMI Pass-through (Transmitter) Technical Specifications Wireless: 802.
MyWirelessTV User Manual USB: 1 USB Type A (Receiver); 1 USB Mini (Transmitter) Power: 5V 3A Weight: 0.30 lb. (per device) Dimension: 4.125 in. W x 1.25 in. H x 4.75 in. D Regulatory Compliance: FCC Class B & C, UL, IC Operating temperature: 0º to 40º C Color: Glossy black LED Indicators Transmitter Sync, Power, Wireless Receiver Sync, Power, Wireless GPL License To see the GPL License, go to the following link: http://opensource.actiontec.
