Paradigm Technology PTI-5020 User Manual

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Page 1: User Manual
Wireless PC2TV Adapter User Manual PC2TV...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Overview................... 2 2. Panel Descriptions ..............3 3. Hardware Setup............... 4 4. Software Setup ..............10 5. Software Application ............. 15 6. Troubleshooting Tips............. 21 PC2TV...
Page 3: Overview
1.1 Features: The PC2TV Device is a video/graphics converter that enables you to turn any display (such as a TV, monitor or projector) into an alternate screen for your desktop or laptop computer. It has its own software that allows you to control viewing options, and configure settings so that future viewing sessions are easy.
Page 4: Panel Descriptions
2.1 Back Panel: The back panel of wireless PC2TV adapter contains ANTENNA,POWER,LINE OUT,VGA,WAN and RESET button. ANTENNA Wireless 802.11B/G POWER +5V DC LINE OUT Stereo out to TV Audio in VGA video out to TV or Projector Ethernet to Internet connection RESET Restore to factory default setting 2.2 Front Panel:...
Page 5: Hardware Setup
3.1 What You Need to Set Up PC2TV A Windows PC with: Windows XP SP2 (Home or Professional), Windows 2000 SP4 Professional, or Windows Vista 1.8 GHz Pentium processor or better ( a dual-core processor is recommended) 512 MB RAM or more for Windows XP; 1024 MB RAM or more for Windows Vista. An wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) network adapter 10MB free hard drive space TV, monitor, or projector with VGA Video out...
Page 6 Configuration B: The PC2TV device communicates wirelessly with the PC and a wired Ethernet connection with the Broadband Router. During the PC2TV session, all transfers to and from the Internet take place via the PC2TV device. Configuration C: Both the PC and the PC2TV device are connected to the Broadband Router via wired Ethernet.The Broadband Router is responsible for all data transfers between the PC and the PC2TV as well as between the PC and the Internet.
Page 7 Configuration D: The PC wirelessly communicates with the PC2TV device and with the Broadband Router via wired Ethernet. All transfers to and from the Internet take place via the Broadband Router. PC2TV...
Page 8 3.3 Attaching PC2TV Audio and Video to TV 1. Connect the audio cable to the PC2TV device’s Line Out port, and to the TV’s Audio in ports. 2. Connect a VGA cable to the appropriate VGA port on the PC2TV device. 3.
Page 9 2. To connect your PC2TV device wirelessly to the wireless router, go to Wireless Settings under the Configuration Wizard, and select the wireless device from the list. PC2TV...
Page 10 3.5 Attaching PC2TV Device to Power 1. Plug the power cord into the PC2TV device and power outlet. 2. You should see the following PC2TV welcome screen about a minute after powering up the PC2TV device (you may have to change the TV input setting using the TV remote control). 3.
Page 11: Software Setup
4.1 Installing PC2TV Software 1. Before you install the PC2TV software, remove any earlier version installed on your PC by clicking on PC2TV Uninstall located under Windows Start -> All Programs. 2. Insert the PC2TV Software CD that came with the PC2TV device. Click “Utility Install “, and the PC2TV Setup program should automatically start 3.
Page 12 4. Click Reboot when the installation is complete. ( Windows 2000 ) Click Finish when the install is complete. ( Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 ) 5. When the software installation is complete, you should see the PC2TV icon in the Windows task bar.
Page 13 4.1.1 Connecting PC2TV in Windows 7 If your system is Windows 7, please follow the procedures to connect PC2TV. Click on PC2TV icon to launch the application. Click “Yes” button to use your own wireless utility. PC2TV Wireless Utility has been disabled. Please use Windows utility to connect to the PC2TV device.
Page 14 Double Click the Windows wireless utility and choose PC2TV-XXXX ( XXXX is the SSID in your PC2TV device) to connect. Now it is connected. Now the screen of your PC has been transferred to your TV. Check TV screen now. PC2TV...
Page 15 Enter “Control panel Hardware and Sound Change system sounds”. Click playback tab and select the Line 1- PC2TV Audio as Default Device. Press OK to finish. 4.2 Uninstalling PC2TV Software 1. Click Start and navigate to All Programs > PC2TV 2.
Page 16: Software Application
5.1 Configuring PC2TV Software When the PC2TV software connects to the device for the very first time after initial installation, it automatically launches the Configuration Wizard. The Configuration Wizard allows you to select various options for Internet Connections as well as personal preferences and protection settings such as user passwords and display access codes.
Page 17 1. The Tutorial section (on the right of the screen) describes the settings available on that screen. 2. Click the Next or Back buttons at any time to move through the Configuration Wizard screens. 3. The following is a description of the Wizard screens: Conn Summary: shows cable connection, and allows you to select a different output.
Page 18 5.2 Starting and Stopping the PC2TV Software 1. Click on the PC2TV icon on the Windows desktop (or from Start/All Programs) – the application automatically scans for PC2TV devices. 2. If only one PC2TV device is detected, connection between the PC and the PC2TV device will be made automatically.
Page 19 5.3 Changing Video and Network Settings The Main menu of the PC2TV application provides the following information about the PC2TV connection: Connection Status – displays the name for the connected PC2TV device. PC2TV Logo – opens an About screen and displays Software and Firmware version numbers.
Page 20 Help [?] – launches separate Help window in each section. General – Configuration Summary, Device Settings, Conn Summary. Summary – shows current setup information. Device Settings – allow you to change PC2TV ID and start Setup Wizard. Conn Summary – displays current video output selection and allows changes to the video output.
Page 21 (*) Changing wireless channels may be required if multiple wireless routers are present in the vicinity, such as in an apartment complex. PC2TV...
Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
If the PC2TV device does not appear on the list of available wireless networks. Exit the PC2TV application. If you are using Microsoft wireless utility: Open the utility and view available wireless networks. Press the Refresh button to update the list of available Access Points (APs). If the PC2TV device still does not appear in the available list, a fresh start is recommended.
Page 23 If your video performance is sluggish. Check your PC documentation and disable settings that bring down CPU performance when operating on battery power. In Windows XP, go to Control Panel -> System -> Advanced ->Performance Settings, to tune the settings to the following: Battery Power Setting –...
Page 24 If the video appears excessively jerky Check the video settings in Advanced Menu and select the option for optimizing the video frame rate. The following messages for Vista are normal Dialog box that prompts if you would like to save the wireless setting as Home, Work or Public –...