Belkin Miracast Video Adapter User Manual F7D7501v1 8820-01467 Rev. B00 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 Placement for Optimal Performance 2 Overview .............................................................................................................. Product Features ...................................................................
• Share pictures that are saved or taken with your smart device with friends and family • Play games made for your Android™ device directly on your TV and eliminate strained eyes • Watch movies and videos on your TV that are saved on your smart device directly • Browse the Internet on your TV without the need for a smart TV Placement for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your smart device is to the Miracast Video Adapter.
• Disconnecting your smart device from your Wi-Fi network can also improve the video performance where possible. 2. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your Miracast Video Adapter is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the Miracast Video Adapter (or smart device). • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information).
a b c d (a) Power/Status LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active. (b) Multipurpose Button Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ handshaking with smart devices. (c) Micro USB Power Connector Used to supply power to the Miracast Video Adapter (d) HDMI Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your TV’s HDMI port.
The LED on the Miracast Video Adapter gives you the status on the current state of the Adapter.
USB Power Cable HDMI Extension Cable Quick Installation Guide Installing and Setting Up the Adapter 1. Turn your TV on and power up the Miracast Video Adapter by connecting the USB cable from the Adapter to a USB port on your TV or other USB power source that provides at least 5V, 500mA of power. 2. Connect the Miracast Video Adapter directly into an HDMI port on your TV. Note: HDMI port 1 is recommended to ensure your TV’s remote control ability to communicate with the Miracast Adapter.
4. Your Miracast Adapter should now start up and display instructions on your TV screen. 5. On your smart device, go to the settings, then Wireless & Networks and find Miracast. If it isn’t already, activate Miracast on your smart device. Note: Miracast may be called Wireless Display, Screen Mirroring, AllShare Cast, or something else depending on the manufacturer. Please consult the manufacturer’s manual. Here are some examples. Samsung Galaxy a.
b. Select AllShare Cast or Screen Mirroring from the menu at the top.
a. Go to Settings.
b. Select “More…” from the list of options under Wireless & Networks.
c. Select “Miracast” from the selection. Google Nexus 4 (Standard Android UI) a. Access the drop-down menu by swiping your finger from the top of your phone’s screen to the bottom and tap the icon in the top right corner of the drop-down menu.
b. Tap the “Wireless Display” option.
6. In the list of available devices now displayed on your smart device, select the TV that the Miracast Video Adapter is connected to. 7. If prompted to, please press the button on the Miracast Video Adapter or if requested, enter the PIN code that appears on the screen. . The Miracast Adapter will attempt to pair with your device at this point.
8. If the image on your smart device is now being mirrored onto your TV, you are done! Navigating the Miracast Adapter’s Home Screen with your Remote The Miracast Video Adapter’s home screen may be able to be navigated using your TV’s remote control. In order to use your TV’s remote control, both the TV and the remote must be compatible with HDMI CEC and the feature must be enabled on your TV (usually the option is in the settings menu).
Note: LG SimpLink is not compatible with HDMI-CEC and will not work with the Miracast User Interace If your brand-name TV was not listed here, please consult your TV/remote manufacturer to see if it supports HDMI CEC. Use the directional pad buttons on your remote to navigate through the menus and select options. Miracast Video Adapter’s Interfaces The Miracast Adapter’s User Interface The User Interface is the first screen that is seen prior to pairing your smart device with the Miracast Video Adapter.
1 2 3 4 5 1. HDCP Your smart device has High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Choose the version of HDCP that matches your phone—2.0 works for most phones, 2.1 works for newer phones. If neither of the previous options work for you device, you can turn it off. 2.
4. Remember Prior Connections This option allows the Miracast Adapter to remember the devices that have connected to it previously. Enabling this option will allow your device to pair with the Miracast Video Adapter without having to push the Multipurpose button. (Some handsets do not support this function and may require a button push each time.) 5. Wi-Fi Band The Miracast Video Adapter is capable of broadcasting and receiving signals on both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz band.
4. Once the Firmware Update page appears, use a laptop or desktop with Wi-Fi and connect to a network called ”Wi-Fi-Video-Receiver.” 5. Using a browser, navigate to http://192.168.16.
6. You will be prompted to enter a Username and Password; the Username is “admin” and the password is also “admin.” Configuration In the configuration menu, you are provided with three options about how the Miracast Video Adapter authenticates your smart device: 1. PIN Only: In this mode, the Miracast Video Adapter will supply you with a PIN that you have to enter into your smart device. Note: Many devices do not support this method; consult your device’s manufacturer. 2.
This screen will list the technical information related to your Miracast Adapter. Information listed here includes: Hardware Version, Firmware Version, SSID, Hardware Address, Discovery Channel, and Operating Channel. Firmware Upgrade To update the firmware on the Miracast Video Adapter, please follow these steps: 1. Download the new firmware file to a desktop or laptop computer that can connect to a Wi-Fi network in a location you will remember. 2. You must put the Adapter in Advanced Settings Mode.
6. Using a browser, navigate to http://192.168.16.1 7. You will be prompted to enter a Username and Password; the Username is “admin” and the password is also “admin.
8. The User Interface should appear in the navigation menu on the left side. Click on the link to Firmware Upgrade. 9. Click on the Choose File button and locate the firmware file you downloaded in step one. 10. Once the firmware file has been selected, push the Upgrade button. Note: The Miracast Video Adapter may take a few minutes to complete the update process. During this time please do not power off your TV or unplug the Adapter from its power source.
Troubleshooting The Adapter won’t fit in my TV due to insufficient room. Due to the dimensions of the Miracast Video Adapter, some customers may have difficulty plugging the Video Adapter into an open HDMI port due to the design of the TV or because it has been mounted to a wall. To resolve this issue, we have provided an HDMI extension cable to place between the TV and the video adapter. The cable will be located in or under the tray inside your product’s box.
on how to update the firmware on the Adapter, please reference the “Firmware Upgrade” section on page 24 of this manual. Try disabling Remember Prior Connections in the Miracast Settings page (accessed from your TV), or try changing the Authentication Mode described on page 23. Video is not displaying correctly on the screen/no display.
There is a delay between the smart device and TV. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 10 to 50 feet.
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