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Connecting to a Projector/Monitor/TV

1. Power on the projector/monitor/TV.
2. Plug the MWA2 Wireless Adapter into an available MHL port.
3. Wait several seconds for Home Screen to appear.

 

Summary of Contents for MWA2

Page 1: ...MWA2 Wireless Adapter User Manual ...

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Page 3: ...12 Using the Acer MWA Remote App 13 Setup 15 About 15 Network Settings 15 Navigating the Network Setting Screen 16 Using the On screen Keyboard 16 Choosing between Modes 17 AP Mode 18 Client Mode 19 Changing the Language 20 Upgrading the Firmware 21 Regulatory Information 23 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 23 IMPORTANT NOTE 23 Radiation Exposure Statement 23 Industry Canada...

Page 4: ...ect to MHL port on compatible TV monitor or projector 2 Status LED 3 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup button Press briefly to switch between display modes Press and hold to return to Home Screen Press briefly during Miracast setup to complete connection ...

Page 5: ...5 Connecting to a Projector Monitor TV 1 Power on the projector monitor TV 2 Plug the MWA2 Wireless Adapter into an available MHL port 3 Wait several seconds for Home Screen to appear ...

Page 6: ...g eDisplay on a Mobile Device on page 9 DLNA Takes you to the DLNA screen and provides details on how to connect your computer or mobile device using this method For more information see Displaying Media over DLNA on page 10 Miracast Takes you to the Miracast screen and provides details on how to connect your compatible device using this method For more information see Using Miracast on page 11 Se...

Page 7: ...een press the remote control s Back button Using the WPS button on the Wireless Adapter Briefly press the WPS button to move between the icons When an icon is left highlighted for approximately three seconds it will automatically be selected To return to the Home Screen press the WPS button for at least two seconds then release Using your mobile device as a remote control By downloading and instal...

Page 8: ...ctor monitor TV go to the eDisplay screen by using that device s remote control or by briefly pressing the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter 2 Open Wi Fi on your computer 3 Connect it to the MWA2 Acer_MWA2_XXXX 4 Open your Internet Browser and key in the WiFi IP as shown on your projector monitor TV 5 Download the driver for your Mac or Windows PC ...

Page 9: ...A2 device on the list that appears in order to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter 5 On the projector monitor TV go to the eDisplay screen by using that device s remote control or by briefly pressing the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter to switch between modes 6 Choose which type of file to display from the options displayed at the top of the screen Options available include Photo Document...

Page 10: ...MWA2 2 Open Wi Fi on your computer or other device 3 Connect it to the MWA2 Acer_MWA2_XXXX 4 Open the DLNA supporting Software on your computer or other device 5 Ensure both media source device and the dongle are connected to the same AP or physical network 6 Ensure that the renderer is set as the MWA2 Acer_MWA2_XXXX 7 Start playing media on your computer or other device ...

Page 11: ... eDisplay 1 On your mobile device open Settings 2 Choose Display 3 Select Wireless Display 4 Switch Wireless Display ON 5 If you do not already see Acer_MWA2_XXXX on the list of Wireless displays tap SEARCH FOR DISPLAYS 6 Tap Acer_MWA2_XXXX to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter ...

Page 12: ...t displaying what is shown on the screen of your mobile device Note that you must have Wi Fi enabled on your mobile device in order for Miracast to work At the time of writing the following is a list of Acer MWA2 Miracast compatible devices Acer MWA2 Miracast compatible devices July 24 2013 Google Nexus 4 HTC New One International version LG Optimus G Sony Xperia T Xperia TX Xperia V Xiaomi Xiaomi...

Page 13: ...e device using the Acer MWA Remote app as follows 1 Download and install the Acer MWA Remote app shown above from the Apple Store or Google Play alternatively you can go straight to the download link by scanning the QR barcode on the projector monitor TV display if you have a suitable QR barcode scanner on your mobile device The QR barcode is highlighted in the image below ...

Page 14: ...wing screen is then displayed 4 Use the left right up down or select center keys to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter the Esc key acts as a back button 5 When finished use the back button on your mobile device not the Esc key in the Acer MWA Remote app to exit the application Note that you must have Wi Fi enabled on your mobile device in order for the Acer MWA Remote app to work ...

Page 15: ...15 Setup About Select about to view model information about your MWA2 Wireless Adapter Network Settings To enter network settings select Network Setting ...

Page 16: ...rently selected window will be highlighted with a yellow surround Use the up down keys to move between options within the selected window Use the select key to select an option Using the On screen Keyboard Any time you click into a text entry field the on screen keyboard will appear as shown below Use the left right up and down keys to move around the keyboard Use the select key to input the highl...

Page 17: ... Access Point which your mobile device should also connect to in order to communicate with the MWA2 Wireless Adapter To change the Wi Fi mode switch Client Mode right hand column ON or OFF When OFF AP Mode is activated When ON Client Mode is activated Although the ON and OFF options are next to each other you need to use your control s up down keys to select between them See Navigating the Network...

Page 18: ...o connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter PSK Pre Shared Key If security is switched ON this is the password you will be asked to input on your mobile device in order to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter To change either of these settings select their entry field and a virtual keyboard will appear on screen When finished typing any values use the back button to exit that field Once all fields have...

Page 19: ...n AP from the list shown If you do not see the AP you are looking for try selecting Refresh If the AP is hidden you can add it manually by selecting Add and inputting the necessary details 3 If the network requires a password you will be asked to input the PSK Highlight the PSK entry field and an on screen keyboard will appear 4 Fill in the PSK using the on screen keyboard ...

Page 20: ...20 Changing the Language To change the language select Language Setting then scroll right or left until you find your preferred language ...

Page 21: ...ure that the MWA Wireless Adapter is connected in Client Mode to an access point with Internet access For more information on connecting in Client Mode see About on page 15 To upgrade the firmware follow these steps 1 From the Setup Screen select Firmware Upgrade 2 Select Yes to confirm ...

Page 22: ...reen for downloading and then another for installing Please be patient as the process may take some time Caution Do not turn off the device or unplug the MWA Wireless Adapter at any time during the firmware upgrade 4 Once the firmware upgrade is complete the MWA Wireless Adapter will automatically reboot ...

Page 23: ...cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Operation within a 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range is restricted to indoor environments This device complies with P...

Page 24: ...i The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the 5725 5825 MHz band shall comply with the e i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate iv Users should also be advised that high power radars are allocated as primary users i e priority users of the 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz bands and that these radars could cause interference and or damage ...

Page 25: ...t complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body Déclaration d exposition aux radiations Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé Cet équipement doit être installé et util...

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