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  • Page 1 AtlonA Wireless USB DisplayDock Set AT-PCLink User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What’s in the Package ..........1 2. Positioning the Adapters ..........2 2.1 Positioning the DisplayDock ..........2 2.2 Positioning the PC Adapter ..........3 3. Software Installation and First Connection ..........4 3.1 Connect the PC Adapter to the PC ..........

  • Page 3: What's In The Package

    1. What’s in the Package DisplayDock PC Adapter Device Adapter Docking Base Power 3.5mm Audio Software CD Power Supply Unit...

  • Page 4: Positioning The Adapters

    2. Positioning the Adapters 2.1 Positioning the DisplayDock The Wireless USB DisplayDock is designed for two possible mounting options: • Simple table placement – the Docking Base is placed on a flat horizontal surface, and the Device Adapter is connected at 90 degrees to the base so that it is vertical. •...

  • Page 5: Positioning The Pc Adapter

    2.2 Positioning the PC Adapter To achieve best performance it is recommended to position the PC Adapter in the upright position. Figure 1: PC in working mode - PC Adapter in upright position When the laptop is not in use, the PC Adapter can be rotated 90 degrees for storage, as seen in the fol- lowing illustration: Figure 2: Laptop inactive - PC adapter in horizontal position for storage.

  • Page 6: Software Installation And First Connection

    3. Software Installation and First Connection Note: If your PC contains a previous Wireless USB Suite driver installation, please perform a proper uninstall procedure using the Windows Control Panel. 1. Ensure that the PC Adapter is unplugged from the PC. 2.
  • Page 7 5. If you select Option 1: Install Directly from CD, the install wizard begins installing the Wireless USB software. The installation process may include more than one stage to accommodate different drivers that are installed. Following the Wireless USB drivers, the Display drivers and application are installed.
  • Page 8 8. When the Wireless USB Driver installation has completed, the Display driver installation begins. Click I Accept to approve the end-user license agreement and continue installation.

  • Page 9: Connect The Pc Adapter To The Pc

    9. When the installation procedure has successfully finished, you are automatically returned to the opening screen of the Autoplay menu. You may be requested to reboot. 3.1 Connect the PC Adapter to the PC • Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter to a high speed PC USB port. The system will automatically detect and install the drivers for the connected PC Adapter.

  • Page 10: Connecting Audio

    3.2.1 Connecting Audio Connect an audio cable with a 3.5mm (mini-stereo) plug to the audio jack on the Docking Base. Con- nect the other end of the cable to the appropriate audio input jack on the TV/Projector/Monitor. The audio output driver is activated automatically. Note: If you need to set the audio output device manually Setting Audio Output Device.

  • Page 11: Accessing The Wireless Usb Manager

    Icon Color Status Wireless USB Channel is Busy (green icon with exclamation) Low channel quality detected, but at least one Wireless USB device is still connected. To improve connection quality, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help for suggestions. Wireless USB Channel is not available (red icon with exclamation) No available channel detected.
  • Page 12 Table 2: Wireless USB Manager options Menu Option Description Host ID Displays the currently connected PC Adapter ID number Connection Quality The following are the different states of the connection status icon which indicates the connection quality: Blocked – Not connected –...

  • Page 13: Blocking Or Disassociating A Device

    4.3 Blocking or Disassociating a Device The Wireless USB Manager screen allows you to remove devices or to temporarily disable them from connecting to the Host. To Block a device temporarily, and prevent it from connecting to the Host: • Right click the device name in the Connection list and select Block Device.

  • Page 14: Changing Device Names In The Wireless Usb Manager

    4.4. Changing Device Names in the Wireless USB Manager The Wireless USB Manager screen allows you to modify the name of the device that appears in the con- nections list. To modify the device name: 1. Double-click the device name, or right click on the device name and choose Rename. 2.

  • Page 15: Using And Configuring The Displaydock

    Option Description Region Allows selecting the regulatory region: USA, Europe, Japan, Korea, China Current Channel (read Displays the current PHY Channel only) Channel Quality (read Displays Channel quality: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Low, Not Con- only) nected Select Channel Allows selecting PHY Channels: 13*, 14, 15# Select Rate (Mbps) This option is not active.

  • Page 16: Using Mirror Mode

    5.1.1 Using Mirror Mode Mirror mode is used to display the identical content on the additional screen as is shown on the main PC/Laptop screen. Mirror mode is generally used to display the PC contents on a larger or higher definition display. See Figure 9: Mirror Mode - displaying PC desktop on a larger display screen.

  • Page 17: Laptop Operation With The Lid Closed

    Figure 11: Extend Mode - using second display for an additional application or a movie 5.1.3 Laptop Operation with the Lid Closed You can work conveniently with a laptop by setting its default action upon closing the lid to “Do nothing” (to prevent the laptop from entering “sleep”...

  • Page 18: Configure Screen Options In Windows 7

    • For mirror mode, choose Duplicate • For Extend mode, choose Extend 5.2.2 Configure Screen Options in Windows 7 When a link is established with the Wireless USB DisplayDock, the Display drivers are activated and the Display icon appears in the Windows system tray. The right-click context menu of the Display icon contains configuration options that correspond to the display mode.

  • Page 19: Configuring Display In Windows Xp/Vista

    2. Select the desired value in any of the available settings: a. Resolution: your external display resolution. b. Orientation: select either Landscape or Portrait. c. Multiple displays: select either Mirror or Extend mode. d. Make this my main display: mark this option to make the external display the primary display on which the desktop is displayed.

  • Page 20: Setting Mirror Mode

    Extend To Extend mode only Extend Sets the Extend mode Mirror Sets the Mirror mode Disables the remote display Select Mirror or Extend mode to enable the display Advanced Opens the Windows Display Settings screen 5.3.1.1 Setting Mirror Mode To set the display to Mirror mode: •...

  • Page 21: Setting Extend Mode

    5.3.1.2 Setting Extend Mode To set the display to Extend mode: • Right click the DisplayLink System Tray icon and select Extend from the context menu. You can also select the Extend To option to specify which side of the extended space is occupied by the extended display.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Correct Display Monitor

    Figure 14: Windows Display Settings 5.3.2.1 Selecting the Correct Display Monitor In the monitor drop down box, find the entry for the DisplayDock display monitor “...on DisplayLink Graphics”. You can arrange this display’s position with respect to the other monitors on the extended desktop by using the drag area at the top of the Windows Display Settings dialog.

  • Page 23: Setting The Displaydock As The Primary Display

    5.3.2.5 Setting the DisplayDock as the Primary Display To make the DisplayDock display the primary display: 1. Select the screen that is connected to the DisplayDock - for example “Default Monitor on Display- Link Graphics Adapter” as shown in the screen above. 2.

  • Page 24: Use Extend Mode

    5.4.1 Use Extend Mode For optimum performance it is recommended to use Extend mode. When playing HD movies it is recom- mended to limit the extended screen to 720p resolution (i.e. 1280x720) or any closer resolution. 5.4.2 Optimizing Internet Video Viewing Many video content websites use an embedded Adobe Flash player to show video content.

  • Page 25: Using Optimize For Video Mode

    5.4.3 Using Optimize for Video Mode For best performance when using the Wireless DisplayDock, use the Optimize for Video mode (if avail- able). 5.4.4 Setting Aero Desktop Theme in Vista For best performance when using the Wireless DisplayDock with Windows Vista operating platform, it is recommended to use the Aero desktop theme.

  • Page 26: Recommended Media Player Applications

    3. Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme list, click OK to save the new setting. 5.4.5 Recommended Media Player Applications On Vista WDDM Aero and Windows XP (in Extend mode), the DisplayDock can display media files and DVDs using the following media players: •...

  • Page 27: Setting Audio Output Device

    5.5 Setting Audio Output Device The PC audio output device should set itself automatically to the connected DisplayDock CMedia audio device. If it doesn’t, you can select the correct Audio Playback device from the drop down dialog as fol- lows: In Windows XP: 1.

  • Page 28: Led Indications

    In Windows 7: 1. Right click the Volume icon in the System Tray and select Open Volume Mixer. 2. In the Volume Mixer screen, under Device, click Speakers and select the USB PnP Sound Device from the drop down list. 3.

  • Page 29: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help

    7. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help Problem/Question Symptoms Solution PC Adapter is at- Detach and re-attach PC Adapter tached to PC, but I Host show Disconnected (Gray) see the Gray icon in Exit from the Wireless USB Manager icon in System Tray System Tray.
  • Page 30 Problem/Question Symptoms Solution Movie playing is Some laptop models offer an active Disable or lower the sensitivity of the disrupted by moving hard-disk protection feature that locks active hard-disk protection mechanism. the laptop the hard-disk when too much motion is detected by the laptop. This may cause movie playing to be disrupted when moving or jarring the laptop.
  • Page 31 Problem/Question Symptoms Solution Audio is not syn- When you play a video, the audio part of the Change the active power plan to chronized with the playback may not be synchronized with the ‘Always On’ or to ‘Balanced’ or video video playback.
  • Page 32 Problem/Question Symptoms Solution Channel busy mes- External radio interference may exist close Another wireless system may sage displays when to the PC/device be in use in proximity to the PC I try to change the Channel selection SW may have failed or device environment, and may channel cause temporary interference to...

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Pairing Procedure

    8. Appendix B: Pairing Procedure The PC Adapter and Device Adapter in this set are already paired and do not require performing a pairing procedure. If you should need to perform pairing manually for any reason (e.g. connecting to a new host PC Adapter, or adding a Device Adapter that was not purchased in a set), please follow these steps: To perform Pairing: 1.
  • Page 34 5. Click OK to confirm and close the Cable Pairing screen. 6. Remove the Device Adapter from the PC and reconnect it to the Docking Base.

  • Page 35: Safety Information

    Use only accessories recommended by ATLONA to avoid fire, shock or other Do not modify the wall plug. hazards. Doing so will void the warranty and safety features.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Product, or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Atlona Technologies with a copy of Customer’s receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.

  • Page 37: Product Registration

    At Atlona, we respect and protect your privacy and assure you that your registration information is completely secure. Of course, Atlona product registration is totally voluntary and failure to register will not diminish your limited warranty rights. To register go to www.atlona.com/registration...

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