IOGear GUWAVKIT manual

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2 3 T able of Contents System Requirements 4 Important Information 5 Package Contents 6 Device Overview 8 Wireless USB T ransmitter 8 Wireless VGA Receiver 9 Wireless Audio Receiver 11 Preparing for Setup 12 Software Installation 17 Install Wireless USB T ransmitter 25 Install Wireless VGA Receiver 27 Install Wireless Audio Receiver 35 Advanced Set[...]

4 5 System Requirements Microsoft Windows® XP (SP2) or Vista (32- / 64-bit) with available USB 2.0 port • 1.6 GHz processor (CPU) with 1GB of system memory (RAM) • Flat-panel (LCD / Plasma / DLP) TV display or Projector with VGA (RGB / D-sub 15-pin / PC) • or DVI port (Does NOT work with CRT tube TV) TV or audio system with 3.5mm audio jack [...]

4 5 Important Information Before you get started, please NOTE: Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices; Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces.[...]

6 7 LINK PWR Package Contents • 1 x Wireless VGA receiver (for display) • 1 x Wireless Audio receiver (for ster eo) • 1 x Wireless USB T ransmitter (for computer) • 1 x USB 2.0 A to mini-B cable (3 ft.) • 1 x USB 2.0 extension cable (4 ft.) • 1 x Gold Plated VGA cable (6 ft.) • 1 x VGA (F) to DVI-A adapter • 1 x 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable[...]

6 7 • 1 x 3.5mm to RCA cable • 1 x Hook-and-loop fastener • 1 x Power adapter for Audio Receiver • 1 x Power adapter for Video Receiver • 1 x Quick Start Guide / User manual • 1 x Installation CD • 1 x W arranty / Registration Card[...]

8 9 LINK PWR Device Overview 1. LINK: Data T ransfer Activity Indicator LED blinks when data is being transferred - 2. PWR: Power LED is solid when powered by the PC - 3. USB Connector Connect to any available USB 2.0 port on your - computer 1 2 3 Wireless USB T ransmitter[...]

8 9 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 4 Wireless VGA Receiver[...]

10 11 1. VGA : VGA Activity Indicator LED is solid when display cable is connected - LED is blinking when data is being transferred - 2. PWR: Power Indicator LED is solid when power is applied - 3. Status Indicator Single* solid light: device is wirelessly connected to - the selected Wireless USB T ransmitter Single* slowly blinking light: device i[...]

10 11 Wireless Audio Receiver 1. Po wer /Ac tiv ity LE D LED is solid when connection is established - LE D i s b lin kin g w hen po wer is on an d c onn ect ion is - not established 2. 3. 5mm Au dio So cke t Connects to the 3.5mm audio connector of the - included 3.5mm or RCA audio cable, and the other end to the available 3.5mm audio socket or RC[...]

12 13 Preparing for Setup Before you begin, please make sur e to properly remove all previously installed Wir eless USB Manager and DisplayLink drivers from your system to avoid driver conict. T o properly r emove previously installed drivers, please follow below instructions. For Windows XP users Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Rem[...]

12 13 Repeat steps 1 and select any previously installed Wireless USB drivers and click on 4. Remove button to properly uninstall the pr ogram.[...]

14 15 For Windows Vista users Click on the Vista logo. Click on Control Panel then double click on Programs and Featur es. 1. Select any previously installed Displaylink softwar e and click on 2. Uninstall button to properly uninstall the program .[...]

14 15 After successfully remove the DisplayLink softwar e, please restart your system. 3. Repeat Step 1 and select IOGEAR Wireless USB to VGA Kit and click on 4. Uninstall.[...]

16 17 After all previously installed DisplayLink and Wir eless USB to VGA Kit software are properly removed, please make sur e to install the software on the CD following the procedures on the next page before plugging in the Wir eless USB T ransmitter to your computer . Important Note: If installing on Windows XP , Service Pack 2 (SP2) is requir e[...]

16 17 Software Installation – Windows XP Important Note: For Windows XP users, if you do not have Mi- crosoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed, you will be prompted to have it installed. Please follow below instructions for installation. Click “ 1. Y es ” to install .NET 2.0 Framework Check “License Agreement” and click “ 2. Install ” Cli[...]

18 19 Click on “Next” to continue. 2. Note – If you previously installed IOGEAR Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit (GUWH104KIT) software, please follow detail instructions on P .72 Appendix. Click on “ 3. Y es ” to accept the software License Agreement and continue the installation.[...]

18 19 The InstallShield Wizard will continue loading 4. the drivers. Do not click on any button, other - wise, it will interrupt the installation process and cause malfunction of the product. The installation wizard will continue to install the 5. video driver provided by DisplayLink. Click on “ I Accept ” to continue the installation. Note –[...]

20 21 The DisplayLink driver starts to load. Do not 6. click on any button, otherwise, it will interrupt the installation process and cause malfunction of the product. Click on “ 7. Finish ” to complete the software installation. It is highly recommended to r estart your system after the software installation to ensure all drivers ar e loaded c[...]

20 21 For Windows Vista users Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM on 1. your computer and click on Run setup.exe to begin the installation. The InstallShield Wizard will start loading. 3. Software Installation – Windows V ista Click on Allow when prompted User Account 2. Control window to continue.[...]

22 23 Click on “ 4. Next ” to continue. Click on “Y es” to accept the software License 5. Agreement and continue the installation.[...]

22 23 The InstallShield Wizard will continue loading the 6. drivers. Do not click on any button, otherwise, it will interrupt the installation process and cause malfunction of the product. The installation wizard will continue to install the 7. video driver provided by DisplayLink. Click on “ I Accept ” to continue the installation. Note – If[...]

24 25 The DisplayLink driver starts to load. Do not 8. click on any button, otherwise, it will interrupt the installation process and cause malfunction of the product. Click “ 9. Y es ” to restart your system.[...]

24 25 Make sure the antenna is secur ely connected to the W ireless USB T ransmitter . 1. Plug the Wireless USB T ransmitter to your computer via option 1 or 2. W indows will detect the device 2. and complete the driver installation process automatically . Option 1: Plug the Wireless USB T ransmitter into any available USB 2.0 port on your computer[...]

26 27 Option 2: T o properly connect the Wireless USB T ransmitter and avoid interfering with other USB devices connected to your computer , you can use the included USB extension cable to connect the Wireless USB T ransmitter with your computer . Place the USB extension cable on a at surface, preferably the top of the desk or work area to ensur[...]

26 27 Install Wireless VGA Receiver Make sure the antenna is connected to the 1. Wireless Video Receiver TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port PWR 1 2 3 vGA PWR 1 2 3 vGA TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port PWR 1 2 3 vGA PWR 1 2 3 vGA TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio P[...]

28 29 Example 1: For LCD monitor / Flat-Panel TV TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port PWR 1 2 3 vGA PWR 1 2 3 vGA TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port PWR 1 2 3 vGA PWR 1 2 3 vGA TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port[...]

28 29 Example 2: For Projector[...]

30 31 DVI-I Install Wireless V ideo Receiver – With DVI Connector For monitor or TV that comes with DVI connector , you may use the included VGA to DVI-A adapter to connect the Wireless Video Receiver to your display . Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA connector of the VGA to DVI-A adapter , then connect the DVI end of the adapter to th[...]

30 31 Plug the power cable into Wireless VGA Receiver and make sure the Power Indicator LED is solid. 3. Windows will automatically install the drivers for the W ireless VGA Receiver . Note: Please use the included power adpater as shown. This power adapter is slightly differ ent from the one for Audio Receiver on P .35[...]

32 33 Upon successful installation of your Wireless 4. Video Receiver , double click on the W ireless USB Manager software icon located in your system tray . Y ou should see the active W ireless VGA icon 5. showing up in the software interface. If you do not see the Wireless USB Manager icon appears in your system tray , please click on Start, then[...]

32 33 Please change your display’ s source setting 6. to select VGA / RGB / PC as your video input source. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your display . Note: Y ou may use the included fabric hook-and- loop fastener to attach the Wireless VGA Receiver to your projector or LCD display / TV in or der to ensure a good line-of-sigh[...]

34 35 Upon successful connection, the installation will 7. set the best resolution supported by your display and extend your desktop to the right. This is called the Extended Mode . Y ou will see the wallpaper displaying on the monitor/display that is connected to the Wireless VGA Receiver . Y ou can click on the Restore Down button on the top righ[...]

34 35 Installing Wireless Audio Receiver Plug the power cable into the Wireless Audio 1. Receiver . Make sure the Link Activity LED turns on and starts blinking. The next step is to create the association of the Wireless Audio Receiver and the Wireless USB T ransmitter . Note: The Wireless Audio Receiver will NOT function until the following associ[...]

36 37 Connect the mini-B end of the USB cable to the mini-B port on the Wireless Audio Receiver , and 2. connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer .[...]

36 37 Once connected, the Wireless USB Cable As- 3. sociation window will prompt and please click on “ Accept Association ” to continue. Click on 4. OK to complete the association process.[...]

38 39 Disconnect the USB cable from the Wireless 5. Audio Receiver and your computer . The Wireless USB Manager will display the Wireless Audio icon and show the signal strength when connected. If the Wireless Audio Receiver is not connected then the Wireless Audio icon will be grayed out. If you do not see the Wireless Audio icon displayed after f[...]

38 39 Connecting the Audio Receiver to Speakers There ar e 3 options to connect the W ireless Audio Receiver to your TV , home stereo system, or power speakers. Option 1: Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio cable to the Wireless Audio Receiver , and the other 3.5mm end to the 3.5mm port on your display or stereo system.[...]

40 41 When connecting the 3.5mm audio cable to the 3.5mm port on your TV or display , make sure you connect to the 3.5mm port next to the VGA port used to connect your Wireless Video Receiver . Please refer to the original user manual that came with your TV or display for further instructions. TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Audio PC Port TV Inp[...]

40 41 Option 2: Connect the 3.5mm end of the 3.5mm to RCA cable to the Wireless Audio Receiver , and the RCA (Red & White) end to your stereo system or TV’ s RCA input sockets.[...]

42 43 Congratulations, your Wireless Audio / V ideo Kit is ready for use. Note: For quick trouble-shooting guide, please go to P .56. For more information on using your Wireless Audio / Video Kit for differ ent applications, please visit IOGEAR’ s website for detail instructions. Option 3: Connect your powered speakers’ 3.5mm audio cable dir ec[...]

42 43 Advanced Settings – Wireless USB Manager The Wireless USB Manager is a simple and easy- to-use interface that allows you to manage your Wireless USB devices and control your Wireless USB T ransmitter settings. The W ireless USB Manager can be accessed via the Wireless USB Manager icon located in the Windows system tray . T o Launch the Wire[...]

44 45 If your Wireless VGA Receiver is connected and working, then the icon will change and show the current signal str ength. The View menu will give the option of what type of devices you wish to display (All Devices, Con- nected Devices and Disconnected Devices). The Options menu will give the option to launch Host Settings window and turn the W[...]

44 45 Advanced Settings – Video Mode Conguration Note: If no outp ut is s een on the mon itor co nnected to the Wireless VGA Receiver , it may be in a mode which cannot be displayed by the monitor . This can happen if the monitor is not adjusted to the mode supported by the Wireless VGA Receiver . Please refer to the operating instructions sup[...]

46 47 Extended Mode Extended mode enables the extension of the desktop across multiple monitors. T o set up extended mode, click on the monitor icon located in your system tray to access the DisplayLink menu. Y ou can choose to extend your desktop to 4 differ ent orientations: right, left, above, and below , of your desktop.[...]

46 47 Mirror Mode Mirror mode duplicates the primary display (your desktop) to the monitor connected to the Wireless VGA Receiver . After setting up the display settings, you may now click on the monitor icon located in your system tray to access the DisplayLink menu. Y ou can choose Mirror from the menu to enable the mirror mode. Y ou should see d[...]

48 49 Advanced Settings - Screen Resolution Conguration Y ou may change the video resolution under extended or mirror mode. Extended Mode T o change the screen r esolution when in Extended Mode, please follow below instructions. Click on the monitor icon located in your system tray to access the DisplayLink menu. Choose the available resolution [...]

48 49 Mirror Mode When using in the Mirror Mode, click on “ Advanced ” from the menu to bring up the Display Settings window . Windows XP For Windows XP users, you can then click and drag the arrow bar to switch between dif ferent resolutions and click on Apply then OK to conrm.[...]

50 51 Windows Vista For Windows Vista users, you can click and drag the arrow bar to switch between dif ferent resolutions, and click on Apply then OK to conrm.[...]

50 51 Advanced Settings - Wireless USB T ransmitter Settings T o manage the Wireless USB T ransmitter settings, double click on the W ireless USB Manager icon in the system tray to bring up the Wireless USB Manager window . Click on Options and select Host Settings . General • Settings Enable this Wireless USB radio: to turn on or off the 1. Wire[...]

52 53 Advanced • Settings Channel selection: this function allows you to manually set a radio channel (not recommended) for the wir eless communication (combination of Band Group and Channel). For optimal performance, the automatic setting is recommended.[...]

52 53 If you purchase mor e than one W ireless USB T ransmitter (GUWA200), then you can use the HOST button on the Wireless Video Receiver to select and connect to differ ent W ireless USB T ransmitter . However , before you pressing this button to select another Wireless USB T ransmitter , please make sure to go thr ough the cable association proc[...]

54 55 T o erase all Wireless USB T ransmitters (except the Wireless USB T ransmitter included in this kit) associated* to your Wireless VGA Receiver , hold down the “RESET” button on the Wireless VGA Receiver for 10 seconds. This will cause the Wireless VGA Receiver to erase all Wireless USB T ransmitters that have been associated from its list[...]

54 55 Y our W ireless VGA Receiver can also be used in wired mode. Make sur e the position of the WIRED / WIRELESS switch is in the WIRED position. Plug the USB cable between your computer and the Wireless VGA Receiver . The function is the same as the wireless mode but data will be transferred thr ough the cable and does not requir e the use of th[...]

56 57 Installation and setup related Q&A …………………………………. P .57 Connection and signal quality related Q&A ………………………... P .64 Video and Audio Receivers conguration related Q&A …………… P .68 T roub le Shooting Guide[...]

56 57 For the latest F AQs, please go to IOGEAR website (www .iogear .com). Why can’t I install .NET? 1. Y ou may have an older version of .NET , preventing the newer one from being installed. Using Add/ Remove Programs (For Windows XP users) or Programs and Features (For Windows Vista users) in the Control Panel, uninstall any version of Micr os[...]

58 59 If you see an icon that is grayed out in the Wireless USB Manager , try resetting the Wireless VGA Receiver by unplugging its power cord and plugging it back in. Y ou should see the icon in the Wireless USB Manager appearing in color when it is connected. Still not connected? Double check that the radio for your Wireless USB T ransmitter is o[...]

58 59 3. My Wireless USB T ransmitter is plugged into my computer and my Wireless Audio Receiver is powered on but I do not hear anything. What’ s wrong? Check the Wireless USB Manager to see if there is an icon for your Wireless Audio Receiver . If there is no icon, try unplugging and plugging your Wireless USB T ransmitter to your computer , th[...]

60 61 4. My Wireless USB T ransmitter is plugged into one of the USB ports on my computer and my Wireless Audio and Video Receivers are pow- ered on, but I get this window and I do not hear or see anything. What do I do? Please try to unplug and re-plug the Wireless USB T ransmitter into the USB port, and you should see the USB logo becomes colored[...]

60 61 5. I already r eset my W ireless USB Host T ransmitter and Audio Receiver , and the icon does show up in the Wireless USB Manager . But there is still no sound, what’ s wrong? Windows XP For XP users, please go to Start -> Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices , then select Audio tab and make sure the USB Multimedia Audio Device i[...]

62 63 Windows Vista For Vista users, right click on the Speaker icon at the bottom right corner of your system tray , then make sure the “ 2- USB Multimedia Audio Device ” is checked then click Set Default and OK .[...]

62 63 6. Why do I get this window during the association process? If you idle for more than 45 seconds during the cable association process, you will see this window prompt. Just click OK to close the window , and repeat the association process again and you should not see this window again. Please note, DO NOT idle more than 45 sec- onds during th[...]

64 65 7. I successfully installed everything and I can see video and hear audio from my TV , but the signal is bad and I can not get smooth video and audio quality . What can I do to get a better signal? First of all, please make sure the distance between the Wireless USB T ransmitter and Wireless Video and Audio Receivers is within 30 feet. Wirele[...]

64 65 8. The video and audio signals seem to drop out when I walk in fr ont of the W ireless USB T ransmitter or put my hands around the antenna. What should I do to get a better signal? It is the most important thing to ensure a good line-of-sight between the Wireless USB T ransmitter and the Wireless Receivers. Therefore, we r ecommend not puttin[...]

66 67 9. If you are experiencing video or audio quality problems, please try following pr ocedures for solutions. Adju st the scree n res olution to th e appr opriat e • setting supported by your monitor/display , please refer to P .48 for detail instructions. The Wireless Audio / Video Kit requires certain • lev el of sys tem r eso urce for sm[...]

66 67 10. I accidentally unplug the power from my Wireless Video Receiver , and the movie becomes playing on my main display of my computer . How do I bring it back to the other (extended) monitor? Please stop the movie that is currently playing and close the player on the computer . Plug in the power adapter back to the Wireless Video Receiver . R[...]

68 69 12. I already setup my Wireless USB T ransmitter and Audio Receiver , and the icon does show up in the Wireless USB Manager . However , I would like the sound to be streaming fr om the built-in speakers of my computer , how do I do that? First of all, close the multimedia application you are curr ently running, and you have to change the play[...]

68 69 For Vista users, right click on the Speaker icon at the bottom right corner of your system tray , then right click on your default speaker device and select Set as default device on the device and click OK . DO NOT select 2- USB Multimedia Audio Device as this is the driver for the Wireless Audio Receiver . Now you may restar t the multimed i[...]

70 71 T echnical Specifications Function GUWA VKIT Audio Audio Output 2 CH DAC output Dynamic Range 95db, THD+N -85db ~ -91db Sample Rate 8KHz, 16KHz, 44.1KHz, to 48KHz with 16-bit resolution Antenna T ype Omni directional Video Resolution Up to UXGA 1600x1200 or WSXGA+ 1680x1050 Video Str eaming Up to 720p Color Depth 32-bit true color Interface [...]

70 71 Function GUWA VKIT Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Operating System Support Microsoft XP 32-bit; Vista 32/64-bit PHY Data Rate 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160Mbps, 200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps RF Modulation T ype QPSK/DCM Security Highly secured wir eless connection (AES 128-bit) USB Specication Certied Wireless USB 1.0[...]

72 73 I. Compatibility with IOGEAR Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit (GUWH104KIT) Important: T o retain the functionality of both the Wireless Audio / Video Kit and the GUWH104KIT , you MUST follow these steps: Uninstall the GUWH104KIT software by using Add/Remove Pr ograms or Programs and Features on 1. the Control Panel. Please select and r emove [...]

72 73 II. Cable association with other devices Association Concept: In order to establish a secur e wireless connection between both the W ireless USB T ransmitter and the Wireless USB devices, you will need to go through the cable association process. The association pr ocess will allow the Wireless USB T ransmitter and the W ireless USB device to[...]

74 75 Cable association steps: Make sure that the Wireless USB Manager is running. Check your Windows tray for the W ir eless 1. USB Manager icon. Power on your Wireless USB device. 2. Connect the USB cable between an available 3. USB port on your computer and your Wireless USB device. Complete cable association by pressing the 4. “Accept Associa[...]

74 75 Associated Wireless USB devices will appear as icons in the Wireless USB Manager . When the W ireless USB device is connected to your computer , the icon will appear in color .[...]

76 77 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT . The direct vendor makes no warranty or r epresentation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the cont[...]

76 77 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and R[...]

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78 79 Customer’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on the pr oduct package. Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and r etain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent recor d of your purchase to aid in identication for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Nu[...]

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