Warpia SWP100A User Manual

Wireless usb pc to tv audio/video adapter

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Wireless USB PC to TV Audio/Video Adapter
SWP100A
User Guide

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  • Page 1 Wireless USB PC to TV Audio/Video Adapter SWP100A User Guide...
  • Page 2 PC/Laptop Model Operating System and Service Pack # CPU, RAM & Video Card (if applicable) Television/projector Make and Model Warpia Driver build Warpia PC adapter & Device Adapter version Warpia HDMI Firmware version Send to: techsupport@warpia.com Doc. version UG10055 R1.8...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Table of Contents What's in the Package ..................4 Positioning ....................... 5 Positioning the A/V Adapter ..................5 Positioning the PC Adapter ..................6 Software Installation and First Connection ........... 7 Connect the PC Adapter to the PC ................ 11 Connect the A/V Adapter ..................
  • Page 4: What's In The Package

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 1 What's in the Package A/V Adapter PC Adapter Device Adapter A/V Base Power HDMI 3.5mm Audio Getting Started Guide Software CD Power Supply Unit Page 4...
  • Page 5: Positioning

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 2 Positioning 2.1 Positioning the A/V Adapter The Wireless USB A/V Adapter is designed for two possible mounting options:  Simple table placement – the Audio/Video Base (A/V 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 6: Positioning The Pc Adapter

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 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 following illustration: Figure 2: Laptop inactive - PC adapter in horizontal position for storage.
  • Page 7: Software Installation And First Connection

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 3 Software Installation and First Connection Note: If your PC contains a previous Wireless USB Suite driver installation, please perform Control Panel a proper uninstall procedure using the Windows 1. Ensure that the PC Adapter is unplugged from the PC. 2.
  • Page 8 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Option 1: Install Directly from CD 5. If you select , 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 9 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 8. When the Wireless USB Driver installation has completed, the Display driver installation I Accept begins. Click to approve the end-user license agreement and continue installation. 9. When the installation procedure has successfully finished, you are automatically returned to the opening screen of the Autoplay menu.
  • Page 10 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Page 10...
  • Page 11: Connect The Pc Adapter To The Pc

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 3.1 Connect the PC Adapter to the PC 1. 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 2.
  • Page 12: Wireless Usb Manager User Interface

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 4 Wireless USB Manager User Interface The Wireless USB Manager allows you to monitor and control the available Wireless USB devices and connections that are within range of the PC. 4.1 Wireless USB Manager System Tray Icon The Wireless USB Manager icon is automatically displayed in the Windows System Tray whenever Windows starts.
  • Page 13 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Table 1: Context menu options Menu Option Description Wireless USB Displays the main user interface, which displays a list of Wireless USB devices that are available, and their connection status (Connected, Not Connected, Blocked) Manager Opens the help/troubleshooting file (HTML format) in a browser Help...
  • Page 14 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Table 2: Wireless USB Manager Options Menu Option Description Host ID Displays the currently connected PC Adapter ID number The following are the different states of the connection status icon which indicates the Connection Quality: connection quality: Blocked...
  • Page 15: Blocking Or Disassociating A Device

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 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: Block Device.
  • Page 16: Changing Device Names In The Wireless Usb Manager

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 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 connections list. To modify the device name: 1.
  • Page 17 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Option Description Region: Allows selecting the regulatory region: USA, Europe, Japan, Korea, China Displays the current PHY Channel Current Channel (read only) Channel Quality (read only) Displays Channel quality: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Low, Not Connected Select Channel Allows selecting PHY Channels: 13*, 14, 15# This option is not active.
  • Page 18: Using And Configuring The A/V Adapter

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 5 Using and Configuring the A/V Adapter The following are suggested work modes for connecting a display screen to the A/V Adapter:  Mirror Mode  Extend Mode  Laptop with Lid Closed ...
  • Page 19: Using Extend Mode

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Note: Mirror mode is not recommended for playing HD video. 5.1.2 Using Extend Mode Extend Extend Use the mode to display different content on each display screen. In mode, the display attached to the A/V Adapter becomes an extended part of the Windows desktop. The extra desktop area is a great productivity aid, allowing you to view or work with more applications or documents at the same time.
  • Page 20: External Display Only

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 5.1.4 External Display Only When you want to use the external display only, you can close your main monitor and view movies on the external display attached to the A/V Adapter. 5.2 Configuring Display in Windows 7 5.2.1 Setting Mirror or Extend Mode in Windows 7 In Windows 7, there is a built in support for external monitor.
  • Page 21: Configuring Display In Windows Xp/Vista

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Advanced To configure screen resolution, or any other display option, choose . The following window will appear: Figure 14 - Windows 7 Display Settings To change any of the external display settings: Display 1.
  • Page 22 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Configuration Option Options available Remarks Screen Resolution Extend mode only Extend mode only Color Quality Mirror and Extend modes Screen Rotation Extend mode only Extend To Extend Sets the Extend mode Sets the Mirror mode Mirror Disables the remote display Select Mirror or Extend mode to...
  • Page 23 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide  The resolution, color depth and refresh rate of the primary screen are duplicated on the display connected to the A/V Adapter.  If the display connected to the A/V Adapter supports a lower resolution than the primary display, the primary graphics device will have its resolution changed automatically to ensure the whole picture fits on the additional display screen.
  • Page 24: Configuring The Display Via Windows Display Properties In Windows Xp/Vista

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide  When dragging a running process window such as a movie or other application from the main screen to the extended screen, it is recommended to pause or stop the running application first, and restart it in the extended screen. 5.3.2 Configuring the Display via Windows Display Properties in Windows XP/Vista Windows Display Properties...
  • Page 25 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 5.3.2.3 Adjusting Screen Resolution Resolution Use the slider to adjust the desired resolution of the display (see circle #2 in Figure 14). 5.3.2.4 Adjusting Color Level Colors Use the drop-down box to select a color complexity level (see circle #2 in Figure 14). 5.3.2.5 Setting the A/V Adapter as the Primary Display To make the A/V Adapter display the primary display: Default Monitor on...
  • Page 26: Optimizing Wireless Video Display

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 5.4 Optimizing Wireless Video Display The following are suggested operating modes for best results in displaying video with the Wireless USB A/V Adapter. Additional suggestions can be found in Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help. 5.4.1 Use Extend Mode For optimum performance it is recommended to use Extend mode.
  • Page 27: Using Optimize For Video Mode

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 5.4.3 Using Optimize for Video Mode For best performance when using the Wireless A/V Adapter, use the Optimize for Video mode (if available). 5.4.4 Setting Aero Desktop Theme in Vista For best performance when using the Wireless A/V Adapter with Windows Vista operating Aero platform, it is recommended to use the desktop theme.
  • Page 28: Recommended Media Player Applications

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Windows Aero Color scheme list 3. Select from the , click to save the new setting. 5.4.5 Recommended Media Player Applications On Vista WDDM Aero and Windows XP (in Extend mode), the A/V Adapter can display media files and DVDs using the following media players: ...
  • Page 29: Setting Audio Output Device

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide  For office use, productivity, web browsing etc.: At least 1.6GHz Atom or Celeron processor and 512MB memory  For full screen video, 720p playback etc.: At least 1.8GHz Core2 Duo processor and 1GB memory ...
  • Page 30 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide In Windows 7: Volume Open Volume Mixer. 1. Right click the icon in the System Tray and select Volume Mixer Device Speakers USB PnP Sound 2. In the screen, under , click and select the Device from the drop down list.
  • Page 31: Led Indications

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 6 LED Indications The following LED indications allow you to see the operational status of the Wireless USB adapters.  Power: - OFF when no power is applied or adapter is not connected - Momentary green when initially connected to USB port.
  • Page 32: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help Problem/Question Symptoms Solutions PC Adapter is attached to Detach and re-attach PC Adapter PC, but I see the Gray icon Host show Disconnected (Gray) icon in in System Tray. System Tray Exit from the Wireless USB Manager (right-click the System Tray icon, select...
  • Page 33 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Problem/Question Symptoms Solutions Movie playing Movie playing is jumpy or uneven or may get stuck Open the Wireless USB Manager and performance is poor due to weak wireless connection. check the Connection Quality indication - adjust the distance and/or the line of sight between the PC and the A/V Adapter to improve the wireless...
  • Page 34 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Problem/Question Symptoms Solutions No Audio on the remote When you play a video and the audio part of the Make sure you have connected the speakers connected to the playback is heard from the PC speakers and not remote speakers to the 3.5mm audio A/V Adapter from the remote speakers.
  • Page 35 Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide Problem/Question Symptoms Solutions Pairing with multiple Hosts If more than a single PC Adapter (Host) has been Ensure that a single PC Adapter is present – each pairing must attached to the PC at any time, the pairing process attached to the PC, and then re-attach correspond to a specific PC requires that at least one PC Adapter be connected...
  • Page 36: Appendix B: Pairing Procedure

    Wireless USB A/V Adapter Set User Guide 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.
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