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5

Connecting to 
ScreenBeam

This chapter details how to connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV 

monitor, as well as connecting to a source device running either Miracast, WiDi, or 

Windows 7/8.

Connecting the Display Adapter to an HDTV Monitor

To connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor, make sure you 

have the following items handy:

Œ

  ScreenBeam Display Adapter

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HDMI cable

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Display Adapter power cord 

To connect the Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor:

1. 

Plug one end of the power cord into the power port on the back panel of 

the Display Adapter.

2. 

Plug the other end of the power cord into a nearby electrical outlet. The 

Display Adapter’s Power LED will illuminate green.

2

Summary of Contents for SBWD100KIT

Page 1: ...ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit Model SBWD100KIT User Manual Ver 1 0 Solutions for the Digital Life ...

Page 2: ... Windows 7 8 Computer 6 Setting Up a Miracast enabled Device 11 Setting Up an Intel WiDi enabled Device 12 Setting Wireless Display Preferences 13 Preferences Window 13 Windows 7 8 Viewing Configuration 15 Updating the ScreenBeam Firmware 16 Updating Firmware on Windows 7 8 Devices 16 Updating the Display Adapter Firmware Only 20 Frequently Asked Questions 21 Specifications 25 General 25 LED Indic...

Page 3: ...DTV monitor ScreenBeam is compatible with computers running Windows 7 or 8 and connects seamlessly with smartphones tablets and other devices running Miracast or Intel s WiDi technology Package Contents The following items are in the ScreenBeam package ScreenBeam Display Adapter SBWD100A ScreenBeam Transmitter SBT100U ScreenBeam display software CD HDMI cable Power cable Quick Start Guide 1 ...

Page 4: ...o existing wireless network or line of sight connection required System Requirements Display Adapter HDTV monitor with at least one free HDMI port Available power outlet Display Software PC laptop Windows 7 or 8 32 64 bit Minimum system requirements Processor Intel Core2 Duo 2 5 GHz or equivalent AMD A4 CPU Memory 2GB RAM Recommended system requirements for video streaming Processor Intel Core2 i ...

Page 5: ... the ScreenBeam Components The ScreenBeam Kit contains two components Display Adapter and Transmitter The Display Adapter is the main component of the ScreenBeam kit It receives video transmissions from devices running Windows 7 8 Miracast or Intel s WiDi The Transmitter is only used to connect non Miracast or non WiDi devices ScreenBeam Display Adapter The Display Adapter features 1 LED and two p...

Page 6: ...t the Display Adapter s Power cord USB Port The USB port is used for software upgrades via a USB flash drive ScreenBeam Transmitter The Transmitter has a single USB connection used to connect it to a USB port on a Windows7 8 computer that is not running Miracast or WiDi To use ScreenBeam in this manner you must install the ScreenBeam software on the computer see chapter 2 of this manual ...

Page 7: ...tor To connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor make sure you have the following items handy ScreenBeam Display Adapter HDMI cable Display Adapter power cord To connect the Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the power port on the back panel of the Display Adapter 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a nearby electrical outlet The Displa...

Page 8: ...nected to the HDTV monitor To connect the Display Adapter to a Miracast WiDi or Window 7 8 device refer to one of the following sections of this chapter Setting Up a Windows 7 8 Computer If your Windows 7 8 computer does not have Miracast or WiDi installed you must load the ScreenBeam software onto the laptop connect the Transmitter and then pair the Display Adapter to the Transmitter Make sure yo...

Page 9: ...ctions If you don t see the AutoPlay screen locate the CD ROM folder from Windows Explorer then double click on setup exe If your computer does not have a CD DVD drive go to www actiontec com screenbeam to download the ScreenBeam software 3 A series of screens will appear detailing the steps to connect the Display Adapter to the HDTV monitor see the previous section of this chapter Click through t...

Page 10: ...rebooting go on to the next section Pairing the Transmitter and Display Adapter Pairing the Display Adapter and Transmitter After you have connected the Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor and the Transmitter to a computer you must pair the two ScreenBeam components To do this 1 After the computer finishes rebooting click the ScreenBeam icon on your computer s desktop ...

Page 11: ...9 Connecting to ScreenBeam 2 The main ScreenBeam screen appears Click Add a Display Adapter 3 A new screen appears Select your Display Adapter then click Connect ...

Page 12: ...or connected to the Transmitter 5 Enter the PIN in the ScreenBeam screen on your computer within 60 seconds then click Next The ScreenBeam Display Adapter and Transmitter are now paired As a result you should see the computer s screen on the HDTV monitor See chapter 4 Preferences to adjust the picture on the HDTV monitor ...

Page 13: ... application If using an Android native wireless display application refer to the Android user guide to launch the application If using a third party wireless display appli cation refer to that application s user guide to launch 3 Search for the Display Adapter s display adapter name SBWD XXXX and select it from the menu The content on your Miracast device is now displayed on the HDTV monitor con ...

Page 14: ...pter if it is connected to a computer via the Transmitter 2 From your Miracast device launch the Intel WiDi application Make sure the WiDi application is version 3 5 or higher 3 Search for the Display Adapter s display adapter name SBWD XXXX and select it from the menu The content on your Intel WiDi device is now displayed on the HDTV monitor connected to the Display Adapter Note Your WiDi system ...

Page 15: ...TV monitor using ScreenBeam Most of these settings reside in the ScreenBeam Preferences window Preferences Window To open the Preferences window right click on the ScreenBeam icon from the system tray of the computer s desktop When the ScreenBeam main window appears click Preferences Note Changing these preferences affects Windows 7 8 systems only 3 ...

Page 16: ...ned that is the picture looks too big to fit on the screen If this occurs adjust this setting down until the entire picture appears on the HDTV screen Enable Push Button pairing Activating this option allows other ScreenBeam Transmitters to connect with this Display Adapter without having to enter a Personal Identification Number PIN Enable Low Resolution mode Activating this option transmits a lo...

Page 17: ...ing Configuration Mirroring Extended Desktop Feature is currently not available for ScreenBeam display software Check online FAQ for more details on how you can set extend mode using Windows display set ting For WiDi or Miracast devices refer the to user guide for those software Monitor Only Need guidance as to whether we want to document these Windows only settings Also do they have these setting...

Page 18: ...plains how to update the firmware on the ScreenBeam Display Adapter if you are using Miracast or WiDi Updating Firmware on Windows 7 8 Devices This section explains how to update your ScreenBeam firmware if you are using both the ScreenBeam Display Adapter and Transmitter with a Windows 7 8 computer 1 Make sure that ScreenBeam is disconnected Then right click on a profile from the main ScreenBeam ...

Page 19: ...rmware 2 Another window appears checking for available updates 3 The check completes and displays whether an update is available If there is click Update now 4 The Display Adapter s firmware update is performed first ...

Page 20: ...firmware is transferred to the Display Adapter Do not power off the Display Adapter during this transfer 6 Once the firmware transfer is complete the Display Adapter reboots If there are more updates available for the ScreenBeam application click Next ...

Page 21: ...am application update setup files downloads 8 When the download is complete click Update to upgrade the installer and follow the onscreen instructions The Display Adapter s firmware has been updated as well as the Screenbeam application ...

Page 22: ... Use a USB flash drive only 4 Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the ScreenBeam Display Adapter 5 Unplug the Power connector from Display Adapter 6 Press and hold the Reset button on the Display Adapter with the tip of a pen 7 While holding the Reset button plug the Power connector into the Display Adapter and wait 8 When the Upgrade message appears on your HDTV screen release the Reset...

Page 23: ... CD ROM drive How can I install the ScreenBeam display software If your computer doesn t have a CD ROM drive go to the following link http www actiontec com products sbupdate php Then download the software When doing this make sure you have the ScreenBeam Receiver information ready Do I need to use ScreenBeam display software if I already have a device with Miracast or Intel WiDi 3 5 or higher No ...

Page 24: ...input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 etc has been selected I cannot detect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter from my laptop com puter using the ScreenBeam display software What s wrong First make sure the ScreenBeam Transmitter is connected to the USB port Then select Add a receiver and try again My laptop computer displays the following message Color scheme has been changed Is this a problem No Your laptop color sch...

Page 25: ...appear larger than what my TV can display This is known as overscan To adjust the screen size go to the ScreenBeam Preferences Adjust Screen Size Why can t my Google Nexus 4 connect to ScreenBeam Display Adapter If this occurs update your ScreenBeam display adapter to firmware 1 0 26 or high er Refer to the ScreenBeam and Nexus 4 User Guide documentation for more information Why can t my Android d...

Page 26: ...nd Miracast enabled devices Does ScreenBeam support iTunes Airplay No ScreenBeam is not designed for Airplay However once the laptop computer is connected to the ScreenBeam display adapter you ll be able to play your iTunes content and it will display on the TV Can I connect to multiple ScreenBeam Display Adapters simultaneously No You can only connect to one ScreenBeam Display Adapter at a time ...

Page 27: ...eral Model Number SBWD100KIT ScreenBeam Wireless Display Adapter Kit Certifications Wi Fi Certified Miracast HDMI HDCP Wireless Wi Fi 802 11 IEEE standard 5GHz 2 4GHz Wi Fi Direct WMM Access Methods PIN Virtual PBC pairing LED Indicators Power A ...

Page 28: ...70ºC 32ºF to 158ºF Operating Humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Support If you need technical assistance contact Actiontec s Technical Support Department through the following Phone USA 1 888 436 0657 Email http support actiontec com email_support support_form php Internet www actiontec com sup...

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