User Manual Wireless 1080p Computer to HD Display Kit GUWAVKIT4B PART NO. M1281 www.iogear.
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Table of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 4 Requirements 4 Overview 5 Software Installation - Windows 6 Hardware Installation 9 Using the IOGEAR Wireless Software - Windows 11 1. Introducing the UWB Connection Manager Software 11 2. Adjusting Video Settings 14 3.
Introduction The GUWAVKIT4B Wireless 1080p Computer to HD Display Kit allows users to watch and share any notebook or PC content (such as pictures, movies and presentations) and any Internet content on their HDTV, projector or monitor without cable limitations and in up to stunning 1080p HD. The GUWAVKIT4B transmitter connects to a USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port available in the notebook PC and the Receiver Base connects to either an HD port available in flat screen TV or a VGA connection in monitors & projectors.
Overview 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 Receiver Base Back View 1. DC Power Input 2. HD Port 3. D-Sub 15Pin (VGA) 4. 3.5mm Audio Out 5. USB 2.0 Port 6. Antenna Receiver Base Front View 1. Signal Indicator Light 2. Wireless Connection LED light 1 PC Adapter 1. USB 2.
Software Installation - Windows The installation checks the PC capabilities and compares them to the minimum system requirements of the system. For Windows 7, it is recommended to run WEI (Windows Experience Index) calculation prior to installation. Before you start: Ensure that the PC Adapter is unplugged from the PC. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the installation CD into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. The installation CD License Agreement menu is displayed below.
5. During software installation, the Operation Progress screen will appear. 6. Once Setup is completed, the Operations Successful screen will appear. Click “restart” to reboot your computer to complete the installation process. Uninstalling the Software (2) Methods: Method 1 1. In the event that you need to uninstall the software, insert the installation CD. Once the Modify Setup screen appears, click “Uninstall.
Method 2 1. Go to your Control Panel on your PC and then select “Programs and Features” to uninstall the following program: GUWAVKIT4B.
Hardware Installation 1. Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter 1. Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter to an available PC USB port. 2. The system will automatically detect and install the drivers. 2. Connect the Power Adapter 1. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the DCIN on the back of the Receiver Base. 2. Connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet. The power light on the front panel flashes red once when the Receiver Base is powered on. 3. Connecting a TV, Monitor or Projector 1.
4. Connecting Audio Devices 1. The Wireless USB Device Adapter provides one 3.5mm port, as shown in the illustration on the last page. Note: HD and 3.5mm options may be operated simultaneously 5. Set-Up Complete 1. The default configuration for the external monitor connected to the Receiver Base is in the Extend mode (an extension of the image on the computer to a second screen). 2.
Using the IOGEAR Wireless Software - Windows This section provides information on using the following software to manage the IOGEAR Wireless Software to adjust settings to suit your needs: 1. UWB Connection Manager 2. Adjusting Video Settings 3. Adjusting Audio Settings 1. Introducing the UWB Connection Manager Software The UWB Connection Manager is the driver software for the GUWAVKIT4B. This driver is automatically installed when you run the GUWAVKIT4B Installation CD.
B. Connecting the GUWAVKIT4B to your computer: The UWB Connection Manager display window will show the GUWAVKIT4B on the Devices tab as Not Connected. Simply click on the Connect button to establish a connection. It will take approximately 15 seconds for the Drivers to load upon first connection. When the wireless connection has been made, a yellow star will automatically appear next to the GUWAVKIT4B icon, making it the default device for future connections.
E. Radio Communications To change / select the channel used for radio communication: The Communications tab of the UWB Connection Manager enables you to view and change the radio settings. The default channel setting is Automatic, which enables the host radio to automatically locate an available channel for communications. Note: It is recommended to leave this setting on Automatic.
2. Adjusting Video Settings A. Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode You can choose to set the video output signal to Extend mode or Mirror mode. The default setting is Extend mode. Extend mode extends your desktop space across multiple monitors, so that you can display different information on each monitor connected to your computer.
B. Configuring the Display 1. Configuring the Display in Windows 7 a. In Windows 7, there is a built in support for external monitor. To use it press the [Windows] key together with the [P] key( + [P]), and then the following menu will appear: 1) For Mirror mode : choose Duplicate 2) For Extend mode : choose Extend b. Using Windows Display Properties on Windows 7 Click the Viewspan icon ( ) in the System tray / Notification Area.
To change any of the external display settings: Select the appropriate display name in the Display scroll down options. You should select the name of the TV or monitor or projector connected to your Receiver Base. Select the desired value in any of the available settings: - Resolution: your external display resolution. - Orientation: select either Landscape or Portrait. - Multiple displays: select either Mirror or Extend mode.
Select Video Setup to configure screen resolution or any other display options. The following window will appear: To change any of the external display settings: Select the appropriate display name in the Display scroll down options. You should select the name of the TV or monitor or projector connected to your Receiver Base. Select the desired value in any of the available settings: - Resolution: your external display resolution. - Orientation: select either Landscape or Portrait.
3. Adjusting Audio Settings A. Configuring audio ports You can playback audio either through the Receiver Base’s audio port or the PC’s audio port. However, you cannot use the audio ports on the PC and on the GUWAVKIT4B at the same time. By default, the audio ports on the GUWAVKIT4B are automatically enabled each time you connect. When you disconnect the GUWAVKIT4B from the PC, the audio ports on the PC are automatically re-enabled.
2. In Windows 8.x: a. Right click the Volume icon in the System Tray and select Playback devices. b. In the Playback tab, select USB AUDIO speakers. c. Then click Set Default to set it as your default speakers. d. Click OK to save the new setting.
Troubleshooting This section provides answers for problems you may encounter when using your GUWAVKIT4B. If you need to contact IOGEAR, you will find information regarding IOGEAR’s support services at the end of this section. Before you contact IOGEAR, please read the troubleshooting advice in this manual, your computer’s user’s guide and/or in any manuals that came with your optional peripheral devices.
D. The external monitor connected to the Receiver Base shows only the wallpaper background of your Windows® desktop. 1. The default configuration for the external monitor connected to the Receiver Base is in the Extend mode (an extension of the image on the computer to a second screen). 2. This mode allows you to display different information on each monitor connected to your computer. Drag a window off of the right side of your primary display to have it appear on the external monitor. 3.
J. Mirror mode is not available (grayed out). 1. Mirror mode is not available if the external monitor connected to the Receiver Base is set as the primary display. 2. To enable Mirror mode, set the computer’s built-in display as the primary display in the Windows Display Properties dialog box. K. Scalable Link Interface (SLI) mode is not available. This product does not support SLI mode when more than two graphics cards are installed in the connected computer. In such cases, SLI mode is disabled. L.
2. Audio / Sound A. There is no sound coming from the external audio device connected to GUWAVKIT4B. 1. Check and adjust the volume settings. 2. Make sure the cable connecting the audio device to the Receiver Base’s audio output is secure. 3. Check that the Mute all / Mute checkboxes in Microsoft® Windows® are not selected or that the volume is not set too low. 4. To locate these settings, double-click the speaker icon in your Windows® System tray / Notification Area. 5.
3. Connection / Docking A. My computer does not automatically detect the PC adapter. 1. Make sure you have properly connected the PC adapter to your computer’s USB port. 2. Unplug, then re-plug in the adapter. 3. Reboot the PC. 4. The computer’s USB port may be damaged. Check to see if other devices can be successfully connected to the port. B. The connection to the GUWAVKIT4B has been lost. 1. The computer may be out of wireless communication range.
Specifications Function Audio Console Connectors GUWAVKIT4B Audio Output 2 Channel 16-bit DAC Sample Rate 48KHz, 16-bit either from 3.5mm stereo jack or HDMI connector Audio 1 x 3.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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