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- Page 1 ScreenBeam Mini 2 Wireless Display Receiver Continuum Edition Model # SBWD60A User Guide xxxx-xxxx-000 rev. 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Features Package Contents System Requirements Installing the Receiver Connecting to an HDTV Setting Up for the First Time Connecting via Windows 10 Connecting via Windows 8.1 Connecting via Intel WiDi App Connecting via Miracast Tips for Optimal Performance Display and Control Options USB over Network Control... - Page 3 EU CE Declaration of Conformity Technical Support...
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Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Mini 2 Wireless Display Receiver Continuum Edition. The Receiver lets you wirelessly stream what’s on an Intel WiDi or Miracast™-compatible device to an HDTV, including movies, videos, photos, music, and more. On Windows 10 Continuum-ready phones and Windows 10 tablets, the Receiver can be connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to get a full, PC-like experience, including using Office apps. -
Page 5: Package Contents
ScreenBeam Mini2 Wireless Display Receiver Package Contents ScreenBeam Mini 2 Receiver • USB Y-cable • HDMI extension cable • Power adapter • Quick Start Guide • System Requirements To install the Receiver, the following items must be available: • HDTV or projector with available HDMI port •... -
Page 6: Installing The Receiver
Installing the Receiver Installing the Receiver This chapter explains how to connect the Receiver to an HDTV. Make sure all the contents from the Receiver’s package are available before starting. Connecting to an HDTV To connect the Receiver to an HDTV: Get the Receiver, USB Y-cable, AC power adapter, and HDMI extension cable from the Receiver’s package. - Page 7 Installing the Receiver Verify that the Ready To Connect screen appears on the HDTV. The Receiver is now connected to the HDTV, and ready for use. Note: If the Receiver cannot be plugged into an HDMI port on the HDTV because the port is hard to access, or if you want to improve the Receiver’s Wi-Fi reception, use the included HDMI extension cable to connect the Receiver.
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Page 8: Setting Up For The First Time
Setting Up for the First Time This chapter explains how to connect the Receiver for the first time to the source device. The source devices must be running one of the following: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Intel WiDi, or Miracast. Connecting via Windows 10 To connect the Receiver to a device running Windows 10: 1. - Page 9 Select the Receiver from the device list. A PIN code may be required. The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.
- Page 10 When the screen, below, is displayed on the device, the device has connected to the Receiver, and the device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV.
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Page 11: Connecting Via Windows 8.1
To connect a device running Windows 8.1 to the Receiver: Note: If the screens from the procedure below do not appear on the Windows 8.1 device, go to: http://www.actiontec.com/widi81 for the latest software update. Alternatively, the update can be acquired through the Windows Update application. - Page 12 4. Select the Receiver from the Devices list. 5. The device connects to the Receiver. A PIN may need to be entered to connect. 6. The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection. When finished, the device is connected to the Receiver and the device’s screen displays on the HDTV.
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Page 13: Connecting Via Intel Widi App
Connecting via Intel WiDi App To connect a device running Intel’s WiDi application to the Receiver: 1. Launch the Intel Wireless Display Application on the device. To find the application, go to Windows Search on the device and search for Intel WiDi. 2. - Page 14 4. The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection. 5. A Connection Successful screen appears on the Intel WiDi device. Click Finished. The device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV.
- Page 15 Adjusting the HDTV Picture If edges of the device screen cannot be seen on the HDTV or black edges appear around the image, the cropping settings can be adjusted. To do this: Go to the Intel WiDi application and click Settings. The Settings page appears. Click Picture and Sound.
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Page 16: Connecting Via Miracast
WiDi Software Version Support Make sure the device supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) software version 3.5 or higher. To find out which version of Intel WiDi the device is running, launch the Intel WiDi application, click Help, then navigate to the About Intel® WiDi section. To obtain the latest Intel WiDi software and drivers, go to: http://www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplayupdate or click Check Intel®... -
Page 17: Display And Control Options
Display and Control Options This chapter describes the display modes and control options that are supported by the Receiver. USB over Network Control The Receiver’s USB Local Access feature (UoIP/UIBC) allows the use of USB HID peripheral devices, either from the source device or from the USB device side. To connect a USB keyboard/ mouse: Connect the USB device to the female USB port on the USB Y-cable (see figure, below), and wait for the device to be detected. -
Page 18: Display Mode
Display Mode The Receiver supports three display modes when connected to a compatible wireless display application (Intel WiDi or Windows 10/8.1 Project, for example). To launch display options, press the (Windows logo) and P keys simultaneously to generate the display options screen (the upper figure is for Windows 10;... -
Page 19: Ultra-Low Delay
Second Screen Clicking Second Screen Only from the display mode menu enables Second Screen Only mode. This mode causes the HDTV to be the only display for the device, while the device’s screen remains blank. Ultra-Low Delay The Receiver also supports ultra-low delay, which helps reduce end-to-end wireless display latency. -
Page 20: Restore Default Settings
The Current Wireless Display screen appears. Click in the radio button next to Prioritize Speed, then click Apply Settings. Refer to Intel's support documentation for more information. Restore Default Settings To restore the Receiver's default factory settings: Power on the Receiver, and wait until the Ready to Connect screen appears. Hold down the Receiver’s Reset button. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting And Faqs
Make sure you have your display’s input switched to the same HDMI port as the • Receiver. Make sure you have completed the setup steps (go to: www.actiontec.com/setupsb) and • the display is set to Duplicate. I’m not seeing anything on my HDTV screen after powering on the Receiver. - Page 22 The Desktop/Tablet mode switching notification does not appear on my Windows 10 device when I connect my wireless keyboard/mouse to the ScreenBeam Receiver. If the notification does not appear, double-click Action Center in the bottom right corner of the desktop. Click it on or off to switch between Tablet and Desktop mode. In some instances, I can’t connect to the Receiver from WiDi after installing antivirus software.
- Page 23 NVIDIA Shield does not see my ScreenBeam Mini 2 Receiver, or it sees the Receiver as “unavailable” or “busy” even after a rescan. Exit out of the NVIDIA’s Miracast settings window and go back. My Windows 8.1 displays to the TV but the four edges are cut off (overscan). This is expected with some system’s supported display resolution.
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Page 24: Faqs
When I connect the my device to a wireless network (router/AP), why does ScreenBeam Mini 2 disconnect automatically? The device’s communication channel changes when you connect your device to a wireless network. As a result, Receiver disconnects from the source device. Connect your device to the wireless network before connecting it to the Receiver. - Page 25 How can I upgrade the Receiver’s firmware? You can upgrade the Receiver’s firmware wirelessly by using ScreenBeam Configuration Utility, which is available on Actiontec’s website at: http://www.actiontec.com/sbupdate For Windows 8.1 devices, you can also install ScreenBeam Configuration Utility •...
- Page 26 For Windows 7/8 devices, launch the ScreenBeam Configuration Utility, click Wireless, • and then configure Adjust Screen Size in the General section. For Windows 8.1 devices, launch ScreenBeam Configuration Utility, click Wireless • Mode to open General Settings, and then configure Overscan settings in the TV screen size section.
- Page 27 Can I connect to the Wi-Fi router and the Receiver simultaneously with my Intel WiDi laptop? Yes. Connect the laptop to an available Wi-Fi router first, and then connect to the Receiver. You can then view online content and beam it to the HDTV. Can I connect my Miracast device to the Wi-Fi router and the Receiver simultaneously? Some Miracast devices cannot connect to both the Wi-Fi router and the Receiver at the same...
- Page 28 How do I set my Receiver to use the 5G band? Generally, the 5G band provides clearer channels, and the Receiver works in this band with better performance. To set your Receiver to the 5G band, prepare a 5G router first. Note: Not all routers support the 5G band.
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications General Language: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Dutch, Korean, and Spanish A/V Interface: HDMI, Type-A male connector Video Output: Up to full HD 1080p30 (H.264) Audio Output: LPCM, 2 channel stereo Firmware Upgrade: Wireless upgrade Dimensions: 3.86 x 1.18 x 0.47 inch (98 x 30 x 12 mm) Warranty: Localized to country of sale Wireless Wireless: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz... - Page 30 For wireless docking: Windows 10 smartphone with Continuum feature support • Windows 10 laptop, tablet, 2-in-1, or device with Intel Haswell (or newer) processor • Windows 7/8/8.1 device with Intel WiDi v5 support • Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 31: Notices
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, go to: http://opensource.actiontec.com EU CE Declaration of Conformity To obtain the complete Declaration of Conformity form in softcopy, go to the Actiontec Electronics Declarations of Conformity EU/EEA website at: http://international.actiontec.com/support/doc The symbol below is placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). - Page 32 Technical Support Go to: http://www.screenbeam.global for product support, updates, and more information including: Firmware updates • Troubleshooting • Registration • FAQs • Technical Support Phone Number United States: 1-888-436-0657...