ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit Model #: SBWD100KIT 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 Adapter to an HDTV Monitor Setting Up a Windows 7/8 Computer 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 the ScreenBeam Firmware Updating Firmware on Windows 7/8 Devices Updating the Display Adapter Firmwa
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Wireless Adapter Kit. ScreenBeam allows you to wirelessly display whatever is on your computer, tablet, or smartphone screen, on an HDTV monitor. ScreenBeam is compatible with computers running Windows 7 or 8, and connects seamlessly with smartphones, tablets and other devices running Miracast™ or Intel’s WiDi™ technology.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Features Compatible with virtually every HDTV monitor HD quality wireless display, up to 1080p The only wireless display solution to support Windows 7/8 laptops, Miracast-compatible devices, and Intel WiDi systems No existing wireless network or line of sight connection required System Requirements Display Adapter HDTV monitor with at least one free HDMI port Available power outlet Display Software PC laptop Windows 7 or 8 (32/64 bit)
Introduction Miracast/WiDi Devices · Miracast: Miracast-certified smartphone, tablet, or laptop Native or third party wireless display application · Intel WiDi: Intel WiDi system Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher software and driver (see http://www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplayupdate) Getting to Know the ScreenBeam Components The ScreenBeam Kit contains two components: Display Adapter and Transmitter. The Display Adapter is the main component of the ScreenBeam kit.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit HDMI Port The HDMI port is used to connect an HDMI cable from the HDTV monitor to the Display Adapter. Power Port The Power port is used to connect the Display Adapter’s Power cord. USB Port The USB port is used for software upgrades via a USB flash drive. ScreenBeam Transmitter The Transmitter has a single USB connection, used to connect it to a USB port on a Windows7/8 computer that is not running Miracast or WiDi.
2 Connecting to ScreenBeam This chapter details how to connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor, as well as connecting to a source device running either Miracast, WiDi, or Windows 7/8. Connecting the Display Adapter to an HDTV Monitor To connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor, make sure you have the following items handy: ScreenBeam Display Adapter HDMI cable Display Adapter power cord To connect the Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor: 1.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit 3. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back panel of the Display Adapter. 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 Display Adapter is now connected to the HDTV monitor. To connect the Display Adapter to a Miracast, WiDi, or Window 7/8 device, refer to one of the following sections of this chapter..
Connecting to ScreenBeam Loading the Sofware and Connecting the Transmitter To load the ScreenBeam software and connect the Transmitter to a computer: 1. Insert the ScreenBeam CD (included in the ScreenBeam package) into the CD drive of the computer. 2. An AutoPlay window appears. 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.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit 5. Click in the button next to “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” then click Finish. The computer reboots. After it finishes rebooting, go on to the next section, “Pairing the Transmitter and Display Adapter.” Pairing the Display Adapter and Transmitter After you have connected the Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor, and the Transmitter to a computer, you must pair the two ScreenBeam components. To do this: 1.
Connecting to ScreenBeam 2. The main ScreenBeam screen appears. Click Add a Display Adapter. 3. A new screen appears. Select your Display Adapter, then click Connect.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit 4. A PIN (Personal Identification Number) appears on the screen of the HDTV monitor connected to the Transmitter. 5. Enter the PIN in the ScreenBeam screen on your computer within 60 seconds, then click Next. The ScreenBeam Display Adapter and Transmitter are now paired. As a result, you should see the computer’s screen on the HDTV monitor. See chapter 4, “Preferences,” to adjust the picture on the HDTV monitor.
Connecting to ScreenBeam 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. Disconnect the computer from the Display Adapter if it is connected to a computer via the Transmitter. 2. From your Miracast device, launch the wireless display application. If using an Android-native wireless display application, refer to the Android user guide to launch the application.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Setting Up an Intel WiDi-enabled Device You can also set up ScreenBeam to display what is on your smartphone or tablet screen, if your device is Intel WiDi-enabled. Note: ScreenBeam supports devices with WiDi 3.5 or higher only. Make sure your smartphone or tablet is running the latest WiDi software. To set up: 1. Disconnect the computer from the Display Adapter if it is connected to a computer via the 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 computer’s desktop. When the ScreenBeam main window appears, click Preferences. Note: Changing these preferences affects Windows 7/8 systems only.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Language Select the language used by the ScreenBeam program.. Wireless Channel The wireless channel at which ScreenBeam operates can be changed here. Options include channels 1 through 11, and “auto,” which automatically selects the clearest channel available. Adjust Screen Size Adjusting this slider turns changes the size of the picture on the HDTV monitor.
Preferences Restore defaults Clicking Restore defaults resets all the settings in the Preferences window to their factory default settings. After changing any of the settings in the Preferences window, click OK to save the changed settings. Windows 7/8 Viewing Configuration Mirroring Extended Desktop Feature is currently not available for ScreenBeam display software. Check online FAQ for more details on how you can set extend mode using Windows display setting.
4 Updating the ScreenBeam Firmware This chapter details the procedures to upgrade the ScreenBeam firmware. The first section details updating the ScreenBeam firmware if you are using ScreenBeam with a Windows 7/8 computer; the second explains how to update the firmware on the ScreenBeam Display Adapter if you are using Miracast or WiDi.
Updating Firmware 2. Another window appears, checking for available updates. 3. The check completes, and displays whether an update is available. If there is, click Update now. 4. The Display Adapter’s firmware update is performed first.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit 5. The firmware is transferred to the Display Adapter. Do not power off the Display Adapter during this transfer. 6. Once the firmware transfer is complete, the Display Adapter reboots. If there are more updates available for the ScreenBeam application, click Next.
Updating Firmware 7. The ScreenBeam application update setup files downloads. 8. When the download is complete, click Update to upgrade the installer and follow the onscreen instructions. The Display Adapter’s firmware has been updated, as well as the Screenbeam application.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Updating the Display Adapter Firmware Only If you are using ScreenBeam with a Miracast or WiDi device, use the following procedure to update the Display Adapter’s firmware. 1. Download the latest ScreenBeam firmware for SBWD100A. 2. Extract the “install.img” from the zip file. 3. Copy “install.img” file to a USB flash drive in its root directory. 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 frequently asked questions concerning the operation of the ScreenBeam components. I’ve inserted the software CD into the CD-ROM drive, but it doesn’t install. What should I do? In Windows Explorer, browse to the CD-ROM drive (e.g., D:\), then locate and double-click on the file named “Setup.exe”. My laptop computer does not have a CD-ROM drive.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit The ScreenBeam display software can’t launch–it says it can’t find a USB Transmitter. How can I solve this? First, if the display software doesn’t launch, wait about a minute before trying anything else. Then, unplug and plug the USB Transmitter device back in, and try launching the display software again. If that doesn’t work, open the Windows Device Manager and make sure the ScreenBeam Transmitter is not disabled (locate it under “Network”).
Frequently Asked Questions Why am I experiencing stuttering video and out-of-sync audio? If this occurs, make sure your system meets the recommended requirements for video playback. You can also place the ScreenBeam display adapter in an open space and try again. If running your laptop on battery, make sure its power settings are configured for “Maximum Performance.” My audio volume is too low.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Can I connect my Apple iPad or iPhone to the ScreenBeam Display Adapter? No. Currently, ScreenBeam only supports Windows 7/8 computers, WiDi-capable systems, and Miracast-enabled devices. Does ScreenBeam support iTunes Airplay? No. ScreenBeam is not designed for Airplay. However, once the laptop computer is connected to the ScreenBeam display adapter, you’ll be able to play your iTunes content and it will display on the TV.
Specifications and Technical Support General Model Number SBWD100KIT (ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit) Certifications Wi-Fi Certified Miracast™ HDMI HDCP Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 IEEE standard 5GHz/2.
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Environmental Power External, 110 - 240v 0.2a, 50 - 60 Hz Certifications FCC part 15, CE Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
