devolo Vianect® AIR TV
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Contents Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1 A brief summary of the highlights of the Vianect AIR TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 6.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 6.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface 5 1 Preface devolo on the Internet The Vianect AIR TV from devolo transmits audio and video content from a computer to a monitor, TV set or projector – without the need for any cables whatsoever, thanks to Wireless USB technology. The installation is as easy as child's play, and with the preconfigured devices, you can set up the connection between your computer and television or projector in no time. For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com.
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Introduction 7 2 Introduction With the Vianect AIR TV, devolo presents a simple solution for transmitting multimedia content (in HD quality) from a computer to a big screen such as a flatscreen television or projector. You do not need any cables to do so, as the Vianect AIR TV solution uses Wireless USB technology. Therefore, in no time, your television or projector can be used as a second big screen.
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Introduction 9 Show presentations on the large screen devolo Vianect AIR TV
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Initial use 11 3 Initial use duce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation. This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your Vianect AIR TV. It will explain connecting the devices and their functions.
12 Initial use 3.1 Package contents 3.3 Functions Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your Vianect AIR TV. The Vianect AIR TV enables you to transmit audio and video data wirelessly from a computer to your TV set or projector. The individual components – Vianect AIR computer adapter and Vianect AIR TV station with adapter are preconfigured ("paired") at the factory and are ready to use immediately.
Initial use 13 3.3.2 Vianect AIR TV station Connections of the station In addition to the power jack for connection to the mains supply, the station has always plugged into the USB socket at a 90-degree angle to the station, i.e. 쎲 Wall mounting 쎲 Two USB ports 쎲 One HDMI socket for connection to a projector or TV set 쎲 One VGA socket for connection to a projector or TV set 쎲 One 3.
14 Initial use The Vianect AIR TV station can be used in conjunction with a TV adapter (included) only. The slider above the USB sockets is used only to select a USB socket. To attain optimum data transmission between the TV adapter and computer adapter, both devices should be placed within sight of each other. During initial installation, we also recommend a maximum distance of up to 3 meters. 3.
Initial use 15 햲 Uninstalling the software To install the devolo software, download the corresponding installation packages to your computer: To uninstall the Vianect AIR Manager software, open the installation package downloaded earlier and select Uninstaller. 쑗 Vianect AIR Manager (drivers for MAC OS X 10.5 Leopard) or 쑗 Vianect AIR Manager (drivers for MAC OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard) 쑗 Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager (software for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.
16 Initial use Observe the setup instructions listed in the previous section. (see 3.4 Setup instructions) 햴 To connect the Vianect AIR TV station to a TV set or projector via HDMI, connect both devices via an HDMI cable; digital image and sound data are transmitted via the HDMI cable simultaneously. 햶 3.7 Restoring the pairing To again configure the devices, proceed as follows: 햲 If you have not done so already, install the provided devolo software on your computer. (see Chapter 3.
Vianect AIR Manager 17 4 Vianect AIR Manager The Vianect AIR computer adapter is not plugged in. The devolo Vianect AIR Manager monitors all reachable Vianect AIR TV stations and shows their connection status. The computer adapter is not connected to the computer. After successful installation, call up the program via the devolo Vianect AIR Manager link created on the desktop or by clicking in the Windows toolbar. The Vianect AIR computer adapter is switched off. The computer adapter is without power.
18 Vianect AIR Manager For more detailed help on this topic, refer to the Help file (see ? of the configuration interface) or the online FAQs on our website www.devolo.com.
Vianect AIR Manager 19 4.1 Calling up the configuration interface the desktop or by double-clicking in the Windows toolbar. The following dialogue window opens: After successful installation, call up the program via the devolo Vianect AIR Manager link created on The Host ID defines the connected computer adapter. In addition, all connected Vianect AIR TV stations are displayed with the current connection status.
20 Vianect AIR Manager The corresponding bar graph provides information about the current connection quality of the devices: 쎲 Disabled – The connection between the computer adapter and TV adapter is interrupted. 쎲 Not connected – The computer adapter is not connected to the computer. 쎲 Connected – The wireless connection to the Vianect AIR TV station exists.
Vianect AIR Manager 21 Using the context menu of a displayed Vianect AIR TV station (accessed by right-clicking the respective TV station), you can reach the following functions: 쎲 Under Properties..., you can define whether you want a status message. 쎲 You can temporarily disable the station (Block remote device), i.e. configure that the computer adapter cannot establish a connection to the TV station. 쎲 Disconnect the station (Disassociate reote device), i.e.
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Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 23 5 Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager images, etc. to be presented conveniently on a larger and higher-resolution screen. The Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager helps you configure the screen settings of your TV set or projector. Depending on the application, select one of the possible working modes: 쎲 Mirror mode – Screen content of the computer is reflected exactly to the TV set or projector.
24 Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 5.2 Extended mode The extended mode is particularly useful for playing back different content on each screen. In this case, the screen connected via the Vianect AIR TV adapter serves as an expansion or addition to the computer screen. The advantage: individual images positioned next to each other can be "joined together" to create a composite image; this allows you to view multiple applications simultaneously so you can work in them.
Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 25 5.3 Configuration in Windows 7 Windows 7 supports the connection of external screens by default. Call up the corresponding menu by pressing the Windows and P keys simultaneously. 쎲 Select Computer only if you are working via the computer screen exclusively. 쎲 Select Duplicate to configure mirror mode. 쎲 Select Extend to configure extended mode.
26 Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager As soon as a connection to the Vianect AIR TV adapter is established, the icon of the Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager appears in the Windows toolbar. By clicking this icon, you can reach the display settings. 쎲 Clicking the Check for updates... option takes you automatically to our website at www.devolo.com and notifies you of any software updates. 쎲 Enable the Optimize for video option to attain the best possible image quality for HD videos.
Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 27 쎲 Under Advanced..., you are provided with additional setting options for the screen resolution: 쎲 Display: From the drop-down menu (or by clicking the respective screen icon), select the screen that is connected to the Vianect AIR TV adapter. 쎲 Resolution: Select the desired resolution on the external screen. 쎲 Orientation: Select portrait or landscape format. 쎲 Multiple displays: 쑗 Configure mirror mode by selecting Duplicate these displays.
28 Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 5.4 Configuration in Windows XP/ Vista During the configuration, the computer screen switches off and on again briefly until the screen resolution has adjusted. 5.4.1 Configuring mirror mode As soon as a connection to the Vianect AIR TV adapter is established, the icon of the Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager appears in the Windows toolbar. If you click this icon, you are taken to the display settings. Select the entry Mirror.
Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 29 Select the entry Extend. Using the Extend to option, select the direction in which the image area is to be extended. For additional display settings for extended mode, refer to Advanced.... Enable the option Notebook Monitor Off if you work with closed laptop screen and want to operate the external screen connected via the Vianect AIR TV using the keyboard and mouse of the laptop connected.
30 Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 쎲 If using extended mode, enable the option Extend Windows desktop onto this monitor. 쎲 Configure the desired Screen resolution using the slider. 쎲 In the drop-down menu for Color quality, select the desired colour depth. To define the monitor connected via the Vianect AIR TV adapter as the primary screen, observe the following settings: 쎲 In the Display drop-down menu, select the monitor connected via the Vianect AIR TV adapter.
Vianect AIR TV DisplayLink Manager 31 5.5 Configuration in Mac OS X For the screen settings, navigate to Apple 쒁 System Preferences 쒁 Monitor. To configure mirror mode, navigate to Arrangement and enable the option Mirror Displays. For extended mode, the option Mirror Displays simply remains disabled. The screen icons can be arranged as desired using the mouse, i. e. prioritised. Using the tabs Display and Color, you can configure additional settings for the screen.
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Appendix 33 6 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the Vianect AIR TV station and the power consumption, refer to the label on the underside of the device. The CE declaration for this product is included with the product. For additional technical information, refer to the Service Centre at www.devolo.com. 6.
34 Appendix 쑗 if the devices have been exposed to rain or water 쑗 if the devices do not work, despite the fact that all operating instructions have been followed properly 쑗 if the cases of the devices have been damaged. 6.2 Disposal of old devices The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act.
Appendix 35 3 Warranty procedure a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immediately, at the latest within a period of 7 days. b) In the case of any externally visible damage arising from transport (e.g. damage to the housing), the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immediately.
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Index Index O C P Channel quality 20 Closed laptop screen 25, 28, 29 Computer adapter 12 Configuration interface 19 Connection quality 20 Connection status 17 Connections of the computer adapter 12 Connections of the station 13 Connections of the TV adapter 13 D Disabling a TV station 21 Disconnecting a TV station 21 Disposal of old devices 34 E Extended mode 24 H Online FAQ 18, 24 Package contents 12 Pairing (preconfiguration) 12, 21 Positioning on level surface 13 R Rotating USB connector 12 S
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